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July 1, 2026

While Pioneer employees work every day to advocate on behalf of the cooperative—with support from partners like Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association — there are ways you can help, too. Protect your voice, your cooperative, and your electric service by staying informed and engaged. One of the best ways to help your cooperative thrive while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable electric service is to support electric cooperatives politically. By communicating with elected officials about the issues co-ops face and supporting leaders who understand the value of electric cooperatives, you help protect the future of your...

September 23, 2025

Technology has made life easier in many ways, from paying bills online to managing smart devices at home. But unfortunately, it has also created new opportunities for scammers. Electric co-ops across the country are seeing more and more attempts to trick members through phone calls, emails, and text messages. We want to help you protect your personal information. Here are some of the most common scams targeting co-op members and how you can avoid them. We’ll Never Call and Demand Immediate Payment A common scam involves someone calling and pretending to be from the co-op. They might threaten to disconnect...

June 30, 2025

Pioneer employees and families support youth and the community through 4-H and local county fairs At Pioneer, our Commitment to Community goes far beyond providing reliable service — it’s about showing up, pitching in, and helping others. That same spirit of support and service is on full display each summer as Pioneer employees and their families give their time and talents at county fairs across Pioneer territory. Whether mentoring youth in the show ring, volunteering behind the scenes, or continuing family traditions rooted in agriculture and 4-H, they are helping keep their rural roots alive and passing along the tradition...

January 13, 2025

6S Products in Anna started with five family members, one injection molding press, and a mission to find a niche while building a foundation of trust, dependability, and value. “We didn’t have a goal of being a large company; we just wanted to be able to personalize and help find solutions for companies when they need it,” says Neil Schroer, who owns the company along with his wife, Genny; two of their daughters, Emily Schroeder and Tracy Platfoot; and son-in-law, Josh Platfoot. (By the way, entrepreneurial spirit runs through the family: Neil and Genny also have a son, Eric, who...

July 9, 2024

Pioneer Electric Cooperative recently wrapped up its third annual summer Energy Camp, a camp designed to inspire students from Champaign, Miami, and Shelby counties. This year’s STEM-focused camp had nearly 40 students split into two sessions, from June 11 to 13 in Piqua and June 25 to 27 in Urbana. The camp was open to students entering grades 5 through 7, who have interest in energy, energy efficiency, engineering, and electric cooperatives. Reflecting Pioneer Electric’s commitment to community and dedication to education, the camp underscored two of the cooperative’s seven core principles: Commitment to Community and Education, Training, and Information....

June 17, 2024

As temperatures rise in the summer, keeping your house comfortable can lead to additional use of air conditioning units and in turn, higher electricity bills. By improving energy conservation, you can help your electric cooperative reduce demand — saving both energy and money. During the summer, peak loads occur during times when electricity use is at its highest. This typically happens in the middle of a hot afternoon, when air conditioners are running to offset the outside temperatures, and around dinnertime, when families are cooking, taking showers, washing dishes, and doing laundry. During the summer months, peak alerts are likely...