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History

2005:

After a bilingual study-survey, Pioneer Electric Cooperative is nationally recognized by the Rural Electric Magazine. The cover article was written regarding the extremely high satisfaction ratings received from our Spanish speaking members.

A total of 10 Pioneer Electric linemen traveled to Kiln, Mississippi to help rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. They rebuilt electric line for Coast Electric Power Association (CEPA).

2006:

Pioneer Electric returned over $2 million back to our members in the form of capital credits.

Pioneer Electric Cooperative was pummeled by the most sever ice storm in our history. At the height of the storm, 3,800 poles had to be replaced. At one point in time, 51 crews, consisting of 309 linemen, were assisting Pioneer Electric.

2007:

January 18, 20 days after the beginning of the worse ice storm in Pioneer Electric’s history, power was restored to all residential meters.

Pioneer Electric was recognized by the Kansas Department of Commerce for our contributions to our communities. Pioneer Electric won the Business Excellence Award in the service category.

Pioneer Electric begins serving as a compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb recycling center. Every part of the CFLs are sent in to be recycled.