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January 23, 2025

Who’s on the Ballot?

One of the most unique benefits of being a member of Pioneer — or any cooperative — is your ability to democratically elect fellow members to represent you on the Pioneer boards. All of the candidates, both for trustee and county board positions, are consumer-members of Pioneer Electric and your community. They are concerned with the issues you face every day because they face them as well. Board election packets are now being mailed out to all members earlier than planned, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, to accommodate for mail delays we are experiencing within the postal system. As in the...

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January 22, 2025

Beat the Winter Blues and Save

Frigid weather often means higher energy bills to keep your home warm. Don’t let winter’s chilly grip take a toll on your wallet! Consider these simple energy-efficient tips to make your home more comfortable and save money on your electric bill. Seal Out the Cold: Seal drafty windows with caulk and add weatherstripping to doors and windows to keep warm air in and cold air out. Use Ceiling Fans Wisely: Reverse the direction of ceiling fans to push warm air down from the ceiling. This helps circulate heat more efficiently and can help reduce your energy cost. Upgrade Insulation: Add...

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January 13, 2025

Is a Ductless Mini-Split System Right for Your Home?

How would you like a personalized comfort zone within your home? One where the temperature is customized to your liking and may be different than the temperature in the shared living areas or other rooms in the house. This flexibility and customization are precisely why mini-split systems, also known as ductless air-source heat pumps, and their energy efficiency aspects are so popular. Let’s unpack some mini-split basics and explore whether this type of system is a good choice for your home heating and cooling needs. A mini-split system is a type of HVAC equipment used for heating and cooling, allowing...

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January 13, 2025

Be Safe and Be Ready This Winter

Last month, I highlighted the importance of being ready for the unexpected, specifically regarding grid reliability and the possibility of rolling blackouts during extreme weather. While that remains critical, it’s potentially even more essential to prepare for the unique challenges winter storms, particularly ice storms, could bring us this season. When rain transitions, in freezing temperatures, to ice, it can significantly damage your cooperative’s electrical system. Ice buildup can overload power lines, break poles, and cause trees that were not previously a concern to sag, lean, or snap onto wires. Longtime members of Pioneer may recall the ice storm we...

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January 13, 2025

All in the Family: Cooperative Members Bring Individual Talents to their Small Business

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...

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