Author Archive | David Johnston

Early closure of Prairie State Energy Campus could result in 20-25% higher rural utility bills. Don’t let environmental policy get ahead of technology. Tell Governor Pritzker and our State Legislators that we must keep energy affordable and reliable. Click this LINK to take action.     

Because of increased energy usage to heat homes during extreme cold weather, many members will experience higher bills in the coming month. Importantly, these bills should generally not be as high as some of the variable price spikes reported by some Texas customers of retail electric companies. That is because of stable contracts at Southern […]

Farm Credit Illinois 2021 Agriculture Scholarship Program offers (30) $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors with agricultural career aspirations, who are planning to enroll in an ag-based college curriculum next fall. Deadline is March 12, 2021. Application link and more information can be found here: https://www.farmcreditil.com/…/community…/Scholarships

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In a time when teachers and students are facing more challenges than ever before, Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative is proud to be able to give back to some of the classrooms within our service community!   Through the SIEC Touchstone Energy Classroom Empowerment Grant Program, we were able to present (7) $500.00 checks to some […]

Electronics are a popular gift idea that we all enjoy.  But they don’t come without hazards.  Be sure to follow the safety guidelines. Click here to find the hazards in an interactive Hazard Hunt!

12 – 2021 IEC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Illinois electric cooperatives will award 12 scholarships in 2021 to financially assist deserving students in the electric cooperative family. The 12 scholarships, $2,000 each, will be awarded through the Thomas H. Moore Illinois Electric Cooperatives (IEC) Memorial Scholarship Program. Six scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors […]

Illinois electric cooperatives will award 12 scholarships in 2021 to financially assist deserving students in the electric cooperative family. The 12 scholarships, $2,000 each, will be awarded through the Thomas H. Moore Illinois Electric Cooperatives (IEC) Memorial Scholarship Program. Six scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who are the sons or daughters of […]

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