February 23, 2026
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Columbus, OH—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Buckeye Power’s coal-fired Cardinal Plant as one of six national projects to receive a share of $175 million in federal funding. Kyger Creek Station, which is part of the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC), and partially owned by Buckeye Power, Inc., was also named as a recipient. The DOE grant was established to modernize, retrofit and extend the operational life of coal-fired power plants serving rural communities while also supporting grid reliability and energy affordability. The funds will be directed toward critical upgrades for Cardinal Plant’s Units 1 and 2. The...
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2026
One of the best opportunities to better understand and connect with your cooperative is attending our annual meeting. Because we are member-owned, staying connected, informed, and engaged is essential to the success of Pioneer and the communities we serve. That’s why I want to personally invite you to attend Pioneer Electric’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Graham Elementary School. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m., and we’ll begin the morning with a hot breakfast and time to visit with neighbors, members of our board of trustees, and employees. Presentations will begin promptly at 9 a.m. During the...
Read MorePioneer Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc., is a not-for-profit, consumer-owned electric distribution utility headquartered in Piqua, Ohio. We also have a district facility in Urbana, Ohio, providing quicker response times during outage situations and continued operations in case of a disaster.


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