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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...

February 4, 2026

One of the best opportunities to better understand and connect with your cooperative is attending our annual meeting. Because we are member-owned, staying connected, informed, and engaged is essential to the success of Pioneer and the communities we serve. That’s why I want to personally invite you to attend Pioneer Electric’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Graham Elementary School. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m., and we’ll begin the morning with a hot breakfast and time to visit with neighbors, members of our board of trustees, and employees. Presentations will begin promptly at 9 a.m. During the...

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...

January 28, 2026

Space heaters are a common winter companion, offering quick warmth and relief during cold weather. They seem simple and harmless, but their impact on electric utility consumers can be both positive and negative. How beneficial or costly they are depends on how they’re used, the efficiency of a home’s main heating system, and the condition of the home itself. On the positive side, space heaters can provide efficient supplemental heat. When someone spends most of their time in one or two rooms, heating just those spaces instead of the entire home can reduce overall energy use. Space heaters — including,...