June 1, 2026

Your cooperative. Your Voice. Your opportunity. At Pioneer Electric Cooperative, being a member means more than just receiving a service — you’re part owner. And with that ownership comes something powerful: a voice in how your cooperative is run. Each year, cooperative members step forward to help shape the future by serving in leadership roles on the Board of Trustees or county boards. They’re filled by people like you and your neighbors, representing the communities they live in. Beginning each July, county nominating boards in Champaign, Miami, and Shelby counties look for members interested in serving. Whether you want to...

May 29, 2026

Pioneer Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative. That means every decision we make is guided by what’s best for our members and the communities we serve. Being a member of Pioneer Electric means more than simply paying an electric bill. The value of your membership can be highlighted in several ways. We provide safe, reliable electricity at cost. Because Pioneer is a not-for-profit cooperative, any margins are returned to the members we serve rather than distributed to outside investors. Our power supplier, Buckeye Power, operates under the same principles. In 2025, Buckeye Power’s decision to own its own generation...

May 28, 2026

As we enter the warm summer months, many of us are heading outside to start our seasonal projects. Before starting though, there are a few important safety laws and advice to keep in mind to help protect our workers and members of the community as they head into the great outdoors! One thing to remember, especially as you are driving this summer, is the Move Over Law. The Move Over Law is an important law in Ohio that works to keep all workers, including our stakers and linemen, safe. This law states that when you are approaching any stationary vehicle...