News Archives
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Trey Dumler of Tyrone Receives Electrifying Student Award
Being committed to community is one of the requisites of receiving Tri-County Electric Cooperative’s... click for more
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Thousands of Dollars Available in Cooperative Scholarships
The cooperative difference is no secret to Tri-County Electric Cooperative’s members. As one more ex... click for more
Monday, January 16, 2012
CEO Jack L. Perkins: Stay on EPA rule provides brief break from increased electricity costs
Members of Tri-County Electric Cooperative, as well as consumers of electricity throughout more than... click for more
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Team Player: Gerald Baugh, Meter Technician
In November, Gerald Baugh, meter technician apprentice, celebrated his five-year anniversary with Tr... click for more
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Debunking Energy Myths by Todd Camnitz of E-Source
Interested in saving energy to lower your electric bill, but confused about new technology and infor... click for more
Thursday, January 05, 2012
CEO Jack L. Perkins: 2012 Forecast - Uncertainty Ahead
As 2012 gets under way and many of you start following through on your New Year’s resolutions, think... click for more
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Office Closings for Winter Holidays
Tri-County Electric's main office in Hooker will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26, ... click for more
Monday, December 19, 2011
Payments temporarily unavailable Dec. 30 and Dec. 31
Tri-County Electric Cooperative will not accept payments from Friday, Dec. 30, at 5 p.m. through mid... click for more
Friday, December 16, 2011
Electrifying Student is Jade Cathcart of Hooker
Receiving the Electrifying Student of the Month award from Tri-County Electric is about more than a ... click for more
Monday, December 12, 2011
Local Members Lead by Example
Bill G. and Louise Smith know the value of electricity and the resources it takes to generate it. Th... click for more
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Local children have chance to meet CFL Charlie
A special guest is coming to town to entertain children on Wednesday, Dec. 21, and he doesn’t wear r... click for more
Monday, December 05, 2011
Students Win Free Trip to Washington, D.C.
Tri-County Electric Cooperative has a long history of providing programs to area youth to enrich the... click for more
Friday, December 02, 2011
Winter increases the potential for power line accidents
Winter driving is a challenge, not only negotiating snow and slush, but also trying to avoid skiddin... click for more
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Matthew Mendoza of Turpin High Makes the Grade
Matthew Mendoza, a senior at Turpin High School, is Tri-County Electric Cooperative’s November Elect... click for more
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Breanne DeLeon of Tyrone is Electrifying
Making a positive difference in her community is what Breanne DeLeon is known for in the hallways of... click for more
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Online Bill Payment Log In
A recent improvement to Tri-County Electric's billing software has resulted in changes to member acc... click for more
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Cooperative seeks three students to tour Washington, D.C. for free on Youth Tour
High school juniors are eligible to take the trip of a lifetime by applying for the all-expense-paid... click for more
Friday, September 30, 2011
CEO Jack Perkins: Take Action Today on EPA CSAPR Rule
The reliability and price of the electric service you receive as a member of Tri-County Electric Coo... click for more
Thursday, September 29, 2011
CEO Jack Perkins: Celebrating Cooperatives and Customer Service
At Tri-County Electric Cooperative, we care about our customers. Why? Because we’re a cooperative an... click for more
Monday, September 19, 2011
Weather Causes Transmission Line Outage
Members in Boise City and Keyes, Okla. as well as Elkhart, Kansas experienced a poweroutage in the e... click for more
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Joanna Ruback of Tyrone High is Electrifying
Not many students can attribute their inspiration for their career choice back to kindergarten, but ... click for more
Friday, September 02, 2011
Hooker Car Show heats up September
Tri-County Electric is a proud sponsor of the fifth annual Hooker Car Show show set for September 10... click for more
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Win a $25 gift card by submitting your story ideas
Oklahoma Living magazine has asked Tri-County Electric Cooperative for story ideas from the Oklahoma... click for more
Monday, August 29, 2011
EPA rule may increase costs, decrease supply of electricity
We have received several inquiries from Tri-County Electric Cooperative members regarding the Enviro... click for more
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Electricity Conservation Urged Today
From Xcel Energy at 4:39 p.m. today: Generating resources are coming back online, which is expected ... click for more
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Electric Equipment Inventory Under Way
Tri-County Electric’s members may see contractors on or near their property as the cooperative condu... click for more
Friday, August 05, 2011
Electricity Demand Peaks with Extreme Temperatures
The Oklahoma Panhandle and surrounding region has experienced extreme temperatures this year, contri... click for more
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Summer Heat Drives Electric Bills Higher Than Usual
Members of Tri-County Electric Cooperative may receive higher than average electric bills in July an... click for more
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Extremely strong winds cause extended power outage in Beaver County
On the evening of Tuesday, June 28, extremely strong straight line winds broke 18 transmission poles... click for more
Friday, June 24, 2011
Community Benefits from Cooperation Among Cooperatives
Two local cooperatives heard the Guymon Lions Club’s call for help to cover repair costs for the boa... click for more
Thursday, June 16, 2011
When thunder roars, go indoors!
With record numbers of tornados and severe storms thus far in 2011, deaths and injuries from lightni... click for more
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Power plant purchase is good news for Tri-County Electric's members
ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC (“ArcLight”) and Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. (“Golden Sp... click for more
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Cooperative sponsors Santa Fe Trail Daze in Boise City
Tri-County Electric is a proud sponsor of Santa Fe Trail Daze in Boise City. More details from the e... click for more
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Our office will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day
Tri-County Electric's main office will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. O... click for more
Monday, May 23, 2011
Tri-County Electric receives national recognition for reliable electric operations
Tri-County Electric is one of 82 of the nation’s more than 2,000 public power utilities to earn Reli... click for more
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
A close call ends well for all in Cimarron County
As Tri-County Electric Cooperative employees were preparing for its annual meeting of the membership... click for more
Monday, May 09, 2011
Four area students receive Tri-County Electric scholarships
Each year Tri-County Electric awards area seniors a $1,200 scholarship to Oklahoma Panhandle State U... click for more
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Plug In and Get Smart at Tri-County Electric’s Annual Meeting
Tri-County Electric members are invited to plug in and get smart at the cooperative’s annual meeting... click for more
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Electrifying Student: Ramee Aranda is The Power of Community
Ramee Aranda of rural Texas County is Tri-County Electric’s Electrifying Student of the Month for Ma... click for more
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Area Youth Win Trip to Washington D.C.
Tri-County Electric has a long history of providing programs to area youth to enrich their lives and... click for more
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Area 8th Graders Head to Energy Camp
Three area eighth grade students have been selected as winners of Tri-County Electric Cooperative’s ... click for more
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Power outages will occur as cooperative repairs fire damage
Tri-County Electric members in the Elks addition of Guymon will be without power for three to four h... click for more
Monday, April 04, 2011
Tri-County Electric Announces District Meeting Results
Tri-County Electric hosted district meetings the week of March 28 to hold elections for the board of... click for more
Friday, April 01, 2011
Electrifying Student: Slayde Meyer is The Power of Community
Slayde Meyer of Forgan is Tri-County Electric’s Electrifying Student of the Month for April. Slayde ... click for more
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Electric Cooperative District Meetings Are Approaching
Tri-County Electric Cooperative members have a voice—and a vote—in cooperative matters. The last wee... click for more
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
High Wind Blows Out Power to More Than 4,000 Meters
Due to high winds the morning of March 22, approximately 4,027 meters in the rural areas to the west... click for more
Monday, March 14, 2011
Panhandle to be backdrop for national television commercial
The Oklahoma Panhandle and some of its residents will be part of an upcoming commercial titled “A Lo... click for more
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Electrifying Student: Magen Witcher is The Power of Community
Magen Witcher of Elkhart is Tri-County Electric’s Electrifying Student of the Month for March. Magen... click for more
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Weather Causes Spike in Electricity Usage, Increases Bills
Temperatures dropped and electric usage spiked in January, causing higher February electric bills fo... click for more
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Cooperative Welcomes New Board Member Shawn Martinez
Tri-County Electric Cooperative’s Board of Trustees recently appointed Shawn Martinez of Guymon, Okl... click for more
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Electrifying Student: Zach Brewer is The Power of Community
Zach Brewer of Guymon is Tri-County Electric’s Electrifying Student of the Month for February. Zach ... click for more
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
We’re Different...We’re Looking Out for You
Cooperatives are different from other businesses you deal with. To tell you the truth, I like being ... click for more
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Members Experience Major Outages Due to Weather
As cold weather moved into Texas County the evening of Jan. 19, power went out for more than two tho... click for more
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Exciting opportunities for area teens
The cooperative difference is no secret to Tri-County Electric’s members. As one more example of the... click for more
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Efficiency Tax Credits Drop, but Don’t Disappear
Energy efficiency improvements are great for lowering electric bills. But sometimes the up-front cos... click for more
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
CEO Column: Rate Increase Necessary to Improve Equity
Tri-County Electric Cooperative members will see a change in their rates for electric service on the... click for more
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
A New Year’s Resolution You Can Keep
Safety, especially electrical safety, probably isn’t at the top of your mind. However, electrical fi... click for more
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Using Less Energy to Keep Things Clean
Your ENERGY STAR-qualified clothes washer or dishwasher operates very efficiently. That’s likely one... click for more
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Electrifying Student: Alejandra Morales is The Power of Community
Alejandra Morales is Tri-County Electric’s Electrifying Student of the Month for January. Alej... click for more
Thursday, December 30, 2010
NOTICE: System down for maintenance from Dec. 30 to Jan. 1
Tri-County Electric members will not be able to post payments to their accounts via the website or p... click for more
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Office closed for Christmas and New Year's
Tri-County Electric’s main office will be closed the below dates in observance of Christmas and New ... click for more
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Electrifying Student: Nick James is The Power of Community
Nick James is Tri-County Electric’s Electrifying Student of the Month for December. Nick was selecte... click for more
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Tri-County Electric Employees Volunteer to Hang Christmas Decorations
Tri-County Electric employees hung Christmas decorations in Guymon on Tuesday, Nov. 23. In the below... click for more
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Winter Holiday Closings - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's
Tri-County Electric’s main office will be closed the below dates in observance of the winter holiday... click for more
Friday, November 19, 2010
Tri-County Electric employees donate to local food pantries
Tri-County Electric employees held a holiday food drive to donate to the four regional food banks in... click for more
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Help light Dunaway Manor's Tree of Love
With holiday season quickly approaching, The Dunaway Manor is once again conducting its 11th Annual ... click for more
Thursday, November 11, 2010
A Salute to Veterans
Thursday, November 11, is a special day for veterans throughout our nation. Veterans Day and every d... click for more
Monday, November 08, 2010
Cool Off Your Winter Energy Bill
You’ve budgeted for holiday gifts, meals, maybe a vacation—and with money tight, that doesn’t leave ... click for more
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Bird causes power outage in rural Guymon
While work was being performed on the west circuit of Tri-County Electric’s McMurray Substation, whi... click for more
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
CoachesAid.com Brings Local Sports Stats to Your Fingertips
Tri-County Electric is proud to announce its sponsorship of Coaches Aid for local schools in its ser... click for more
Monday, October 25, 2010
Extension Cord Safety: Make Smart Connections
During the holiday season, families often string together extension cords without a second thought. ... click for more
Monday, October 18, 2010
Electrifying Student: Drew Faulkner is The Power of Community
Drew Faulkner is Tri-County Electric’s Electrifying Student of the Month for October. Drew was selec... click for more
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Tri-County Electric Sees Wind Power Supply Increase
One of Tri-County Electric’s two wholesale power suppliers, Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, rece... click for more
Monday, October 11, 2010
October is Co-op Month
Cooperative businesses account for more than $650 billion in revenue and 2 million American jobs, a ... click for more
Monday, October 11, 2010
Improved system integration means better member service
Change is inevitable as technology continually advances in every industry and the electrical industr... click for more
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Learn about common charges on your bill
Do you have difficulty understanding some of the terms and charges on your bill? We've created a spe... click for more
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Take a few minutes to nominate a student today
A few minutes of your time may mean $100 and widespread recognition for a special high school studen... click for more
Friday, October 01, 2010
Co-op Month, Brent Ukens, System Integration and More in the October LiveWire
October is National Co-op Month, learn about the contributions cooperatives make to our economy in t... click for more
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
September LiveWire member newsletter online now
Members can view the September issue of our LiveWire member newsletter online in our News Center. Th... click for more
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Multiple payment options are available to you
Tri-County Electric offers its members a variety of convenient ways to pay their bill. Options inclu... click for more
Thursday, August 26, 2010
High school students eligible for special cooperative award
If you know a special high school student who consistently does the right thing, whether in their sc... click for more
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Wayward Delivery Truck Causes Guymon Power Outage
Tri-County Electric members on the southeast side of Guymon lost power last evening when a delivery ... click for more
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Energy Conservation Urged for Tri-County Electric Members
Xcel Energy asks customers to curb electricity use AMARILLO– Xcel Energy is asking elect... click for more
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Animal Enters Interchange Causing Outage
An animal causes outages in the eastern portion of Tri-County Electric's service territory. N... click for more
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Tri-County Electric Members are Urged to Conserve
An operation has occurred in a substation owned by Southwestern Public Service (SPS) in the Texa... click for more
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Services are Restored after System-wide Outage
Services have been restored to Tri-County Electric members following a system-wide outage stemmi... click for more
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Multiple Factors Cause Widespread Outages
Multiple factors caused widespread outages for members of Tri-County Electric on the evening of J... click for more
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Lightning Causes Widespread Outages
Lightning strikes the Cole Interchange causing widespread outages in the eastern portion of Tri-... click for more
Monday, June 14, 2010
Severe Storms Knock Out Utility Poles
Severe weather and high winds cause power outages in parts of Tri-County Electric service territo... click for more
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Cooperatives Help the Next Step Network
Tri-County Electric and PTCI join forces to support local rehabilitation facility. Cooperatives ... click for more
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Scholarship Winners Announced
The winners of the scholarship to Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) courtesy of Tri-Cou... click for more
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tri-County Electric Sends Crews to Help Recover From Storm Damage
The severe weather in Oklahoma this week caused widespread damage and power outages to several O... click for more
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Wind Facility Equipment Causes Blinks within Service Territory
;>A wind generation facility located south of Guymon has reported operation of a breaker within ... click for more
Monday, May 10, 2010
High Wind Warning for Service Territory
The Tri-County Electric service territory is experiencing high winds which may cause debris to fly i... click for more
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Area Youth Win Trip to Washington, D.C.
Two area 11th grade students have won an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. as part of the Na... click for more
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Mother's Day deals available through Co-Op Connections program
Save big on flowers and gifts for mom this Mother's Day with your Co-Op Connections discount card fr... click for more
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Youth get energized about camp
Four bright Yarbrough eighth graders are headed to Youth Power Energy Camp near Hinton, Okla., court... click for more
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Semitrailer causes electric outage at Guymon businesses
The morning of March 31, a semitrailer with an oversized load maneuvering near Clingan Tires, locate... click for more
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
New Web site design launches March 23
On Tuesday, March 23, Tri-County Electric Cooperative launched a new look for its Web site at www.tr... click for more
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
New high-tech electric meters coming to Beaver
Tri-County Electric Cooperative is deploying a full two-way advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) t... click for more
Saturday, March 20, 2010
COMMUNITY EVENT APRIL 9&10 - Drought, Displacement, and Determination: A Dust Bowl Symposium
A commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Black Sunday No one in the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles,... click for more
Monday, March 08, 2010
Multiple factors caused widespread Guymon outage
Many Tri-County Electric Cooperative members in the city of Guymon experienced a lengthy power outag... click for more
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Expect higher electric bills in March
Tri-County Electric Cooperative members will see an increase in their March electric bills due to an... click for more
Monday, February 22, 2010
Notice to Members Regarding PURPA and EISA Regulatory Policies
Tri-County Electric is a covered utility under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 19... click for more
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
New high-tech electric meters coming to Boise City and Keyes
Tri-County Electric Cooperative is deploying a full two-way advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) t... click for more
Monday, February 15, 2010
Tri-County Electric contractors are working in rural Hardesty area
Tri-County Electric currently has tree trimming contractor crews maintaining its right of way in the... click for more
Friday, February 12, 2010
Tri-County Electric sends crews to help other cooperatives restore power
While members of Tri-County Electric Cooperative were fortunate not to experience widespread weather... click for more
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Cooperatives come together to help the community
Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and Tri-County Electric Cooperative announced today that they ... click for more
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Tri-County Electric District Meetings Scheduled for March
Tri-County Electric members have a voice—and a vote—in cooperative matters. In March, the cooperativ... click for more
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Tri-County Electric Drive-Thru Window Closed
Effective January 27, the drive-thru window will be closed in order to make necessary repairs sustai... click for more
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Exciting opportunities for area teens from Tri-County Electric
The cooperative difference is no secret to Tri-County Electric’s members. As one more ex... click for more
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Contractors Working on Electric System in Beaver County
Tri-County Electric currently has contractor crews working in the town of Beaver and surroundin... click for more
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
From Dunaway Manor: Tree of Love Campaign Under Way
GUYMON, Okla. —The holiday season is here and The Dunaway Manor/Heritage Community is con... click for more
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Tri-County Electric Part of Negotiations for Smart Grid Grant
Tri-County Electric, as part of a larger group of cooperatives under the wholesale power suppli... click for more
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tri-County Electric Dedicates New Substation in Guymon
On Oct. 27, Tri-County Electric dedicated its new substation north of Guymon on East Street to reti... click for more
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Tri-County Electric Payment Drop Box Moves Indoors
Tri-County Electric is making some changes in its building and as a result the cooperative&rsqu... click for more
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
You Voted ‘Yes’ for Member Control of Your Electric Cooperative
Kansas members of Tri-County Electric have voted for exemption from regulation by the Kansas Co... click for more
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Tri-County Electric to Sponsor Tailgate Party
Tri-County Electric Cooperative is sponsoring a tailgate party on Friday, Oct. 2, when the Turp... click for more
Monday, September 21, 2009
Nominate an Electrifying Student Today
Recognize an outstanding high school student in your community today by nominating them for Tri... click for more
Monday, September 21, 2009
Lightning Causes Power Outage in Felt Area
Lightning struck power equipment the evening of Sept. 20 and caused 518 Tri-County Electric acc... click for more
Monday, September 14, 2009
Contractor Injured in Contact with Power Line
On the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 8, a contractor working on behalf of Tri-County Electric was i... click for more
Friday, September 11, 2009
New high-tech electric meters are coming soon
/Tri-County Electric will begin deployment of a full two-way advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) ... click for more
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Maintenance Causes Brief Power Outage in Beaver
During routine maintenance on utility poles in the city of Beaver, a power line came loose and ... click for more
Monday, August 31, 2009
Tree Trimmers are in Boise City
Contractors for Tri-County Electric Cooperative will arrive in Boise City and the surrounding area t... click for more
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
High Winds Cause Power Outage North of Beaver
Approximately 851 accounts in a rural area north of Beaver were without power from 5:40 p.m. to... click for more
Friday, August 21, 2009
Tri-County Electric Launches “Super Energy Saving” Kids School Program
Tri-County Electric has launched another school program, which offers further proof that being a mem... click for more
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Thunderstorm Causes Widespread Electric Outages
A line of thunderstorms with lightning blew through the Tri-County Electric service area the ev... click for more
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Severe Thunderstorm Causes Major Electric Outage
A severe thunderstorm with high winds blew through the Tri-County Electric service area the eve... click for more
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tri-County Electric Cooperative Member-Control Vote is Under Way
Tri-County Electric Cooperative hosted an informational meeting the evening of July 28 at the Morton... click for more
Monday, July 27, 2009
Weatherization Update: Local Outreach Offices for Opportunities, Inc.
In late May, Tri-County Electric CEO Jack Perkins issued an editorial to local news outlets reg... click for more
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Lightning Strikes Power Out in Texhoma and Oslo Areas
Lightning struck a pole the evening of July 14 causing a power outage in the Texhoma and Oslo a... click for more
Friday, June 26, 2009
Hooker Winner returns from Tri-County Electric Youth Tour
Magaly Villa of Hooker recently returned home from an eventful, fun-filled week in Washington, ... click for more
Friday, June 26, 2009
Boise City Winners return from Tri-County Electric Youth Tour
Joshua Faulkner and Zach Prather both of Boise City have recently returned home from an eventfu... click for more
Monday, June 22, 2009
Tri-County Electric Communicator Receives National Recognition
An employee of Tri-County Electric, Hooker, Okla. has earned recognition as a professional com... click for more
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Guymon Area Outage Caused by Bird
A bird in Tri-County Electric’s McMurray Substation caused an outage in the rural area s... click for more
Monday, June 15, 2009
Electric System Weathers Saturday’s Storm Exceptionally Well
A severe thunderstorm hit the Hooker area Saturday, June 13, with hail extensively damaging the flee... click for more
Monday, June 08, 2009
Accident Causes Minor Outage in Guymon
A one-car accident where a driver hit and broke an utility pole located on NE 1st Street near ... click for more
Monday, June 08, 2009
Balko Area Outage Caused by Animal
An animal in the Balko substation caused a widespread power outage from 10:20 p.m. to 11 p.m. ... click for more
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Local Winners Return from Energy Camp
Three eighth-graders from Yarbrough School recently returned from the 2009 Rural Electric &ldqu... click for more
Monday, June 01, 2009
Golf Tournament Benefits American Cancer Society
Tri-County Electric’s Relay for Life team will host a golf tournament on Saturday, July ... click for more
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Planned Electric Outage in Rural Morton County
HOOKER, Okla. (May 21, 2009) – Tri-County Electric has planned an outage for the rural ar... click for more
Monday, May 18, 2009
Tri-County Electric Annual Meeting was a Huge Success
HOOKER, Okla. (May 18, 2009) – The home energy fair and annual meeting hosted by Tri-Coun... click for more
Monday, May 11, 2009
Youth Win Scholarships, Trip to Washington D.C.
HOOKER, Okla. (May 11, 2009) – Tri-County has a long history of providing programs to are... click for more
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Tri-County Electric Home Energy Fair and Annual Meeting is May 8
HOOKER, Okla. (April 30, 2009) – Don’t miss the biggest event of the year for Tri-County Electric me... click for more
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Youth Get Energized About Camp
HOOKER, Okla. (April 22, 2009) – Three bright Yarbrough eighth graders are headed to Yout... click for more
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Oklahoma Landowner Incentive Program Expands in NW Oklahoma
Northwest Oklahoma landowners can play a key role in conserving some of the state’s most ... click for more
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Breaker Causes Widespread Power Outage
HOOKER, Okla. (April 7, 2009) – A bushing on an incoming power supply breaker in the Texa... click for more
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tri-County Electric District Meeting Results Announced
HOOKER, Okla. (March 31, 2009) – Meetings for Tri-County Electric Districts 3, 4, and 9 w... click for more
Friday, March 27, 2009
Winter Storm Causes Scattered Power Outages
HOOKER, Okla. (Mar. 27, 2009) –Tri-County Electric members across the system are experie... click for more
Monday, March 23, 2009
Planned Electric Outage in Rural Goodwell Area Enables System Upgrade
HOOKER, Okla. (March 23, 2009) – Tri-County Electric is consolidating its two substations... click for more
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tri-County Electric District Meetings are Approaching
HOOKER, Okla. (March 10, 2009) – Tri-County Electric members have a voice—and a vot... click for more
Friday, February 06, 2009
Cooperatives Come Together to Help the Community
Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and Tri-County Electric Cooperative announced today that they... click for more
Monday, February 02, 2009
Outage Cause Identified and Acted Upon
HOOKER, Okla. (Feb. 2, 2009) – Tri-County Electric identified the cause of the Feb. 1 ou... click for more
Monday, February 02, 2009
Cause of Sunday Night Outage Under Investigation
HOOKER, Okla. (Feb. 2, 2009) – A problem with a breaker in the Texas County substation ca... click for more
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Accident Breaks Pole and Causes Outage in Goodwell
HOOKER, Okla. (Jan. 22, 2009) – A driver hit an electric utility pole on U.S. Highway 54... click for more
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Accident and Resulting Fire Causes Brief Outage
HOOKER, Okla. (Jan. 20, 2009) – An accident involving a tractor trailer and a fire in bet... click for more
Monday, January 19, 2009
Mayra Olivas is January's Electrifying Student
HOOKER, Okla. (Jan. 19, 2009) – Mayra Olivas is Tri-County Electric’s Electrifying ... click for more
Monday, January 19, 2009
Accident Causes Widespread Outage
HOOKER, Okla. (Jan. 19, 2009) – A hit and run accident in the 1000 block of NE 4th Stree... click for more
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Morning Delivery Causes Power Outage
HOOKER, Okla. (Dec. 9, 2008) – At 6:26 a.m. on Dec. 9 a tractor trailer delivering goods... click for more
Monday, December 08, 2008
Nicolas Pugh is November's Electrifying Student
HOOKER, Okla. (Dec. 8, 2008) – Nicolas Pugh is Tri-County Electric’s Electrifying ... click for more
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tree Trimmers are in Boise City
HOOKER, Okla. (Oct. 29, 2008) – Contractors for Tri-County Electric Cooperative will arrive i... click for more
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tri-County to Sponsor Football Tailgate Party Nov. 7
HOOKER, Okla. (Oct. 29, 2008) – Tri-County Electric Cooperative is sponsoring a tailgate part... click for more
Friday, October 17, 2008
Tri-County to Sponsor Football Tailgate Party Oct. 24
HOOKER, Okla. (Oct. 17, 2008) – Tri-County Electric Cooperative is sponsoring a tailgate part... click for more
Monday, October 06, 2008
Megan Barton is October's Electrifying Student of the Month
HOOKER, Okla. (Oct. 6, 2008) – Megan Barton is Tri-County Electric’s Electrifying Stud... click for more
Monday, October 06, 2008
Sunday's Power Outage Caused by Bird
HOOKER, Okla. (Oct. 6, 2008) – A bird getting into equipment caused an hour-long outage for a... click for more
Friday, September 26, 2008
Tri-County to Sponsor Tailgate Party Oct. 3
HOOKER, Okla. (Sept. 26, 2008) – Tri-County Electric Cooperative is sponsoring a tailgate party on F... click for more
Monday, September 22, 2008
Some Forgan Members Experienced Power Outage
HOOKER, Okla. (Sept. 22, 2008) – During the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 22, about 21... click for more
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Nominate an Electrifying Student Today
HOOKER, Okla. (Aug. 27, 2008) – Tri-County Electric Cooperative is offering a new Electrifyin... click for more
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Some Forgan Members Experienced Power Outage
HOOKER, Okla. (Sept. 22, 2008) – During the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 22, about 2... click for more
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Expect Higher Bills in August
HOOKER, Okla. (August 5, 2008) – High summer temperatures and the soaring cost of all forms o... click for more
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Xcel Energy upgrades Energy Alert; asks for further reductions in demand
AMARILLO – Xcel Energy is upgrading an Energy Alert issued on Monday, asking customers to ta... click for more
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Tri-County Electric Supports Cimarron Heritage Center
HOOKER, Okla. (July 22, 2008) – Tri-County Electric Cooperative today presented a check for $... click for more
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Hooker Winners return from Tri-County Electric Youth Tour
HOOKER, Okla. (July 3, 2008) – Brandi Patterson and Chelsie Steele of Hooker recently returne... click for more
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Beaver Winner returns from Tri-County Electric Youth Tour
HOOKER, Okla. (July 3, 2008) – SaRaya Oyler of Beaver has recently returned home from an even... click for more
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