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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...

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...

April 5, 2026

Fifteen area high school seniors have been selected to receive the Pioneer Electric Cooperative 2026 Children of Members Scholarship. The program recognizes outstanding students whose families are members of the cooperative and supports their pursuit of higher education. Each selected student will receive a $500 scholarship to help offset the cost of continuing their education after high school. The scholarships are awarded annually as part of Pioneer Electric Cooperative’s ongoing commitment to supporting education and investing in the future of the communities it serves. This year, Pioneer received 79 applications, representing 30 different schools. The strong response highlights the high...

February 2, 2026

Four high school seniors from the area have been selected to receive Pioneer Electric Cooperative’s 2025-2026 Technical/Trade Scholarships. Each recipient, the child of a Pioneer member, will be awarded a $750 scholarship to support continuing education in trade and technical fields from a community college or trade school. Scholarship winners include:   These scholarships demonstrate Pioneer’s ongoing commitment to investing in the future of skilled professionals and supporting the next generation as they pursue technical and vocational careers. We’re proud to support students as they plan their futures and hope that, in time, their talents and training may benefit our...