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September 19, 2026

PIQUA, Ohio — After 21 years of service, Wayne Mullenix is nearing the end of his final term on Pioneer Electric Cooperative’s Miami County Board. Mullenix has served the maximum seven consecutive three-year terms allowed, a distinction held by just six other county board members in Pioneer’s history. County board members are elected by Pioneer members and meet three times each year to nominate candidates for the board of trustees and county board positions. They also serve as a link between the cooperative and the members they represent, sharing member feedback and helping keep the nomination process member driven. Mullenix...

July 29, 2026

Brewed Brothers Coffee builds a following, one weekend event at a time On most weekends, Owen and Kaden McGuffey can be found inside a small brown coffee trailer somewhere in west-central Ohio. The brothers, whose parents are members of Pioneer Electric Cooperative, operate Brewed Brothers Coffee, a mobile coffee business that has quickly become a familiar presence at fairs, football games, festivals and community events across the region. More than a year after launching their trailer, the business has grown into a steady weekend operation, serving espresso drinks, cold brews and lattes to customers. “We are in our second year...

July 29, 2026

Pioneer’s newest board trustee balances business ownership, family life and cooperative leadership. Most people would hesitate before adding approximately 20 additional hours of meetings, training and conferences to an already busy schedule each month. However, Trevor Lavy saw it as an opportunity to serve his cooperative community. In March, Lavy was elected to Pioneer Electric Cooperative’s Board of Trustees, joining a group of member-elected leaders responsible for helping guide the cooperative’s future. For Lavy, the role is a way to serve an industry and a community that has been part of his life for many years. “Between my background in...

April 6, 2026

Each year, Lineworker Appreciation Month gives us the opportunity to recognize the individuals who perform an essential — and often unseen — role in keeping our communities powered. At Pioneer Electric Cooperative, our lineworkers are on the front lines of delivering safe and reliable electricity to the homes, farms, schools, and businesses we serve. While most people simply flip a switch and expect the lights to come on, our lineworkers know the complex system and hard work that makes that possible. They build and maintain the infrastructure that powers daily life across our service territory, often working in challenging environments...

March 21, 2026

PARIS, OH – Pioneer Electric’s 90th Annual Meeting of Members took place on March 21, 2026, at Graham Elementary School, bringing together cooperative members to review the past year and look ahead to the future. The meeting was led by Board Chair Mark Bailey, who highlighted the cooperative’s continued focus on strong governance, member engagement, and long-term planning. He shared updates on a newly completed three-year strategic plan designed to guide Pioneer through an evolving energy landscape. Treasurer Roger Bertke reported that Pioneer received a clean audit for 2025 and returned $3 million in capital credits to more than 20,000...

February 13, 2026

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...