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Coast Electric CEO Ron Barnes presents HCPHC President Derek Necaise with a grant for Port Bienville site development. Also pictured are Coast Electric Vice President of Western Division Operations and Economic Development Guy Johnson and HCPHC CEO Bill Cotter. Source: Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission Coast Electric Power Association presented Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission […]

Source: Mississippi Development Authority Jackson, Mississippi – May 4, 2021 – Solid rocket fuel innovator Adranos, Inc., is expanding its rocket motor research and development operations in McHenry. The project is a $1.35 million corporate investment and will create 25 new jobs. In September, Adranos announced it was opening a location in McHenry, a move […]

HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Cooperative Energy is asking the consumer-members of its 11 electric distribution cooperatives to limit their electricity use from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. CST. Forced generation outages, below-normal temperatures, and high demand is causing a critical shortage of electricity in parts of the southern United States. This voluntary action will hopefully reduce […]

Action Taken as Directed by MISO Due to Inclement Weather, Increased Demand, Loss of Generation   HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Cooperative Energy has implemented periodic power outages for the members of its 11 electric distribution cooperatives across Mississippi. The Cooperative is taking this action as directed by reliability coordinator, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), as […]

HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Cooperative Energy is asking the consumer-members of its 11 electric distribution cooperatives to continue to limit their electricity use until midnight on Feb. 16, 2021. Forced generation outages, below-normal temperatures, and high demand is causing a critical shortage of electricity in parts of the southeastern United States. This voluntary action will hopefully […]

HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Cooperative Energy is asking the consumer-members of its 11 electric distribution cooperatives to limit their electricity use until further notice. Forced generation outages, below-normal temperatures, and high demand is causing a critical shortage of electricity in parts of the southeastern United States. This voluntary action will hopefully reduce the strain on the […]

Cooperative Energy is the only Tree Line USA® utility in Mississippi   HATTIESBURG, MISS. – The Mississippi Forestry Commission recently designated Cooperative Energy as a Tree Line USA® utility for 2021. The designation reflects Cooperative Energy’s commitment to implement best practices in caring for trees along its rights-of-way. Cooperative Energy’s right-of-way team demonstrates how trees […]

Cooperative Energy along with some of its Members participated in 3rd Annual Cooperative Day of Service   HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Cooperative Energy, in conjunction with Coast Electric, Dixie Electric, Magnolia Electric, Singing River Electric, and Southern Pine Electric, participated in the 2021 Cooperative Day of Service, where employees volunteered in the communities they serve on […]

Hattiesburg, Miss. (February 2021) — Cooperative Energy, together with the 11 Member distribution cooperatives it serves, recently announced the award of a Cooperative Competes grant to the Harrison County Development Commission for the Sea Force career exploration program. “Exposing students at a young age to career pathways is one of the best ways we can […]

Lyon, Miss. (December 2020) — Economic development efforts in Coahoma County are poised for success with a new brand name, tagline, and a recently awarded Cooperative Competes grant. On December 14, the Clarksdale/Coahoma County Chamber of Commerce and its collaborative partner, the Economic Development Authority of Coahoma County, announced the new brand name, Crossroads Economic […]