News Room
Media Contact:
Communications Department, Southwestern Electric Cooperative
E-mail: joe.richardson@sweci.com
Phone: (800) 637-8667
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ERC Program Reaches $1 Million in Loans
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
A Southwestern Electric Cooperative initiative, which provides co-op members with low-interest financing for making energy-related improvements to their homes and businesses, has reached an important milestone.
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Southwestern Electric to Hold Geothermal Open House
Friday, January 20, 2012
Geothermal technology is the most efficient way to heat and cool a home, and Southwestern Electric Cooperative is offering its members an opportunity to learn all about it.
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Don’t Be Deceived by Misleading Mailer
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Southwestern Electric Cooperative would like its members to be aware of a deceptive mailer recently seen in mailboxes around the co-op’s service territory.
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2,700 Members Lose Power After Vehicle Hits Utility Pole
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
A total of 2,732 Southwestern Electric Cooperative accounts were without power for approximately 30 minutes on Tuesday, December 27.
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Southwestern Electric Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2012
Friday, November 4, 2011
Through its “Power for Progress” Scholarship Program, the cooperative will award up to 12 scholarships in 2012.
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Winter Energy Assistance Available to Low-Income Families
Saturday, October 1, 2011
The State of Illinois will offer assistance to low-income families who struggle to pay their energy bills during the 2011-2012 home heating season.
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Members Turn Out in Record Numbers for 2011 Annual Meeting
Monday, September 12, 2011
An estimated 2,700 people packed Greenville Junior High School to be a part of Southwestern Electric Cooperative’s 73rd Annual Meeting of Members.
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Sandy Grapperhaus Appointed to Board of Directors
Friday, July 29, 2011
The co-op’s eight directors unanimously selected Sandy Grapperhaus (née Kampwerth) for this position.
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Co-op to Implement Automated Telephone Answering System
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
IVR technology will improve outage reporting, reduce on-hold wait times
