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Get ready to tackle your energy costs this summer with part two of our Energy Efficiency Series. Daniel shares his expert tips on do-it-yourself energy-saving projects. From installing programmable thermostats to understanding HVAC efficiency, Daniel's insights are sure to help you reduce your energy bill! Don't forget to tune in for the final episode in this series, where we'll explor...

We have received multiple reports of door-to-door salesean with solar companies claiming to either be OEC employees or to be partnered with OEC. 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙨. We do not partner with third-party solar suppliers and would like to identify the companies making these claims. Before making a solar panel purchase for your home or business, please explore...

Learn some easy ways to beat the heat and the peak!

OEC was built on a foundation of transparency and open communication. Our values shaped how we do business and the service we provide our members. In this week's episode, Autumn and Kayla discuss how our commitment to transparency has helped us build strong trust with our members and subscribers and how those values shaped OEC Fiber.

As we bid farewell to two giants of our OEC family, we take a moment to reflect on what makes OEC and OEC Fiber different. We talk a lot about the "OEC Family" and our commitment to taking care of each other, this is never more obvious than when we celebrate a retirement (or two!). Join Kayla and Autumn as they dive into John Spencer and Janet Maginnis AND how we celebrate our retirees....

Join Energy Efficiency Solutions Specialist, Daniel Lofland, as we talk about costly mistakes he sees members make in the winter as well as ways to save. This BPI Certified specialist details ways that everyone can save a few extra bucks without suffering. Learn more at www.okcoop.org/hecp.

Our Member and Subscriber Services teams work hard to provide excellent service to our membership.  Autumn and Kayla discuss the importance of member service and how our services departments go above and beyond for you, our members. 

Founded on the 7 Co-operative Principles, OEC works diligently to make our members' voices heard. One of the ways we allow for member participation is at our district and annual meetings each year. Join Kayla Wade and Autumn McMahon as they discuss not just the idea of "one member, one vote," but live music, free food and fun games. Learn more at www.okcoop.org and www.oecfiber.com.

Join Blanchard Parks and Recreation Director, Chris Wittenbach, as he discusses the power of having OEC as a partner. As a local cooperative, we pride ourselves in living in the communities we serve. This affords OEC the ability to make a true impact in our communties. Chris details the impact OEC has had on Blanchard, and more specifically, the Blanchard Fireworks Celebration. Come out to Indepen...

Join Manager of Maintenance, Bobby Herring, and Manager of System Engineering, Nick Shumaker, as they discuss OEC's new Adaptively Controlled Electric System (ACES). This revolutionary program highlights the dramatic impact of high-speed, reliable OEC Fiber internet and its impact on our members' electric reliability. Put simply: this technology addresses potential outages sometimes befo...

As we enter into storm season, Kayla and Autumn share some of our members' weirdest power outage causes. They also discuss SAIDI scores--OEC ranks in the highest quartile across the nation for power reliability--and how to ensure safety around power lines. Learn more at www.oecfiber.com and www.okcoop.org.

Join Kayla and Autumn as they talk about the #CooperativeDifference. As a local cooperative, our employees live in the communities that we serve and we pride ourselves on supporting our hometowns. Learn about some of the ways we support or communities and how to reach out so we can support your favorite event! Visit www.okcoop.org or www.oecfiber.com for more information.

Co-hosts Kayla Wade and Autumn McMahon chat with OEC Journeyman lineman, Brad Hunter. Brad discusses the "different breed" of people who can be a lineman: intensive education, deep commitment to safety, a heart of service for members and just a touch of stubbornness (maybe more than a touch!) Join us as we continue to dive into what makes Oklahoma Electric Cooperative and OEC Fiber diffe...

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1 where we join Autumn McMahon of Oklahoma Electric Cooperative and Kayla Wade of OEC Fiber to learn more about our services by telling YOUR stories. Follow us on our social media platforms or at www.okcoop.org and www.oecfiber.com for a chance to join the show. Music: "Every Morning"  by Anton Vlasov

Join CEO Patrick Grace and Board of Trustee member Bob Usry as we remember the life and legacy of our friend Jonna Buck. Jonna proudly served OEC for 30 years and boasted a career filled with achievements and a life filled with love.

Join Manager of Vegetation Management, Clifford Chastain, as we discuss the necessity of vegetation management. He depicts the impact it has on service reliability, community safety, and even the most recent Tree Line USA that OEC received from the Arbor Day Foundation (for the 14th year in a row!)

Join Patrick Grace, OEC CEO, as he discusses the "perfect storm" of unprecedented events that combined to make #WinterStormUri incomparable. He discusses the historical relevance of the storm, the role of the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and what this means for the future. 

Stephanie Knight from Apogee joins us to discuss how technology helps to better understand electrical rates. By utilizing any of the suite of tools that OEC offers, members can find the perfect rate for their unique needs. Learn more at www.okcoop.org/rates.

Join Nick Shumaker and Autumn as we discuss OEC's new ACCESS grant. Through a partnership with the Department of Energy and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), this grant has empowered OEC to partner with Norman Public Schools to build a solar farm. This partnership will offset Norman Public School's energy consumption and cost. Learn more at https://okcoop.org/o...

Need the fastest internet in the west for your business? Look no further than OEC Fiber. Today we chat with Michelle Hohlier, OEC Fiber Sales Manager, about the ease and affordability of having high-speed internet at your business. We make it easy, so you can make money! Learn more at www.oecfiber.com/business.

OEC is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Each trustee represents the district they reside in. Rusty Grissom is the Board President and tenured member of the Board. Listen to his experience on the board and learn a little more about him as a person. You can learn more at https://okcoop.org/board-of-trustees.

In our second member question feature, veteran member service associate Jeannie drops even more knowledge. Tune in to learn more about OEC and OEC Fiber.

Join one of our excellent member service associates Erin as she covers some of the top most asked questions for both OEC and OEC Fiber.

Join Moore Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Robert Romines, as we discuss the changing world of education and the deeply critical role it plays in our community. 

OEC is founded on 7 Cooperative Principles, the 7th of which is Concern for Community. As locals, employees live and work beside the people in the communities we serve. Today, Brianna Wall, OEC Creative Director, discusses the impact that concern for community has had on her and the larger community.