We need your help!

Thursday, February 18, 2025 thru 10:00 AM on Friday, February 21, 2025

The power situation in the Midwest remains very tight as many states experience record-setting, extended cold temperatures. Due to the current demand for electricity, electric cooperatives across the state are asking members to be mindful of energy use and conservation now through Friday morning.

While we realize the extreme weather is not the ideal time for outages, Consolidated Electric Cooperative may be required to generate outages throughout the service territory in attempt to decrease the need for electricity from the grid. We are asking members to be prepared for possible planned outages between the hours of 6 AM and 10 AM on Thursday, February 20 and Friday, February 21.

Follow our Facebook page-Consolidated Electric Cooperative-Mexico for tips on how you can help reduce the demand for energy. Please plan accordingly if you rely on medical equipment and do not have backup resources in case of a power outage. We thank you for your assistance and assure you we will continue to do everything possible to ensure safe and reliable power for members.

During cold-related weather events, members can conserve energy by:

    • Set the thermostat as low as comfortable when you are home and awake. Lower the setting a few more degrees when you are away or asleep. Wear an extra layer of clothes or use an extra blanket when sitting idle.
    • Limit the use of space heaters.
    • Avoid using the washing machine, dryer or dishwasher.
    • Use smaller, counter top appliances for cooking instead of heating your stove or oven.
    • Turn off lights in unoccupied spaces.
    • Unplug devices that are not in use.
    • Letting the sun in. Open curtains and blinds to allow the heat of the sun in.
    • Weatherstrip, caulk or cover drafty windows and doors to keep the cold air out.
    • Seal air leaks around pipes, gaps around chimneys, recessed lights and in unfinished areas.

We anticipate this energy conservation request to come to an end around 10:00 AM on Friday, February 21, 2025, when the weather begins to get warmer. Thank you for your cooperation! Your help will make a difference!