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April 1, 2023

Pioneer’s 87th Annual Meeting of Members was held on April 1, 2023, at Upper Valley Career Center in Piqua. The meeting was led by Pioneer’s Board Chair Terrence Householder, who presented an overview of the cooperative’s accomplishments in 2022. Householder spoke about Pioneer’s commitment to reliability by regularly inspecting and maintaining equipment. He went on to share that the co-op changed out more than 2,500 electric meters across Pioneer’s system, upgraded more than 14 miles of electric line, and replaced 140 distribution poles throughout the service territory — 46 of which were due to vehicle accidents throughout 2022. “All of...

February 15, 2023

As a member-consumer of Pioneer Electric Cooperative, you play an important role in the cooperative’s success. Voting in our annual election is just one way you can show your cooperative involvement and have a voice in the decisions that are being made within the co-op. Members should be receiving their 2023 Board of Trustees and county board election ballots via mail at the end of February. If you have not received your election packet by March 10, please call our Piqua office at 800-762-0997 to have a new one sent to you. Voting must be completed by March 24 to...

February 1, 2023

Mark your calendar! We invite you to join us on Saturday, April 1, 2023, for Pioneer’s 2023 Annual Meeting. The event will include a complete recap of the work accomplished in 2022 and what’s to come in 2023. Those attending will be provided a warm breakfast. The meeting will take place at Upper Valley Career Center in Piqua and is open to all members of Pioneer Electric Cooperative. Registration is required and seating will be limited to the first 300 registrants. Door prizes will be awarded. Individuals must be present for a chance to win. Click here to register Agenda...

March 30, 2022

Pioneer Electric Cooperative held its 86th annual meeting on Saturday, March 26th at Upper Valley Career Center in Piqua, OH, and streaming online. The hybrid event featured an innovative digital scavenger hunt to engage new member segments. Member feedback from the event was overwhelmingly positive with many commenting on the hybrid setup, brief business meeting, and fun digital engagement. The meeting was led by Terrence Householder, Board of Trustees Chair, who presented an overview of the cooperative’s accomplishments in 2021. Mr. Householder focused on Pioneer’s local communities highlighting safety, broadband, Pioneer’s new strategic initiatives, large projects, and ongoing system maintenance....

February 18, 2022

Pioneer’s 2022 Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022. This year’s event is hybrid with limited in-person seating. Tickets are required to attend. We are providing a variety of health and safety precautions for this year’s meeting including boxed pastries, limited in-person seating, no high-touch areas, and the availability of livestream and recorded viewing. In 2021, Pioneer moved forward with many projects focused on safety, reliability, and member service. We continue to focus on you, our members, as we strategize and plan for the future of your electric cooperative. For a complete recap of the work accomplished...

February 11, 2022

Arbor Day Foundation Awards Recognition to Pioneer Electric Cooperative as 2022 Tree Line USA Utility Pioneer Electric Cooperative earns the Tree Line USA recognition for our commitment to urban forestry in our community Pioneer Electric Cooperative was named a 2022 Tree Line USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to recognize our dedication to proper urban forest management in our service area. Tree Line USA, a partnership between the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters, recognizes public and private utilities for pursuing best practices that protect and cultivate America’s urban tree canopy. In addition, Tree Line USA...