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CEO’s Message – September 2026
Healthy Forests, Reliable Power
Central Electric Activates Enhanced Safety Settings for Wildfire Season
Central Electric Cooperative 85th Annual Meeting
Central Electric Cooperative's 85th Annual Meeting will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds.
Order Your 2026 Ruralite Calendar Today
The 2026 Ruralite Calendars are now available.
How Net Metering Works
Residential solar systems are becoming more attainable, and more homeowners are exploring rooftop solar panels as an additional source for powering their homes.
Central Electric Activates Enhanced Safety Settings for Wildfire Season
Mark Your Calendar for CEC’s 84th Annual Meeting on April 11
Wrapped in Savings
Ensuring your home is properly insulated can improve energy efficiency and make your home more comfortable. Insulation acts like a cozy coat that reduces heat loss during winter months and a protective layer that reduces heat gain during summer months.
Central Electric Issues $3 Million in Capital Credits
Central Electric Cooperative announced current and former members will receive capital credit payments.
5 Ways to Save During Winter
Keep your bills in check with these tips to save energy — and money!
The Power of Smart Home Technologies
Smart home technologies are transforming how we live
Enter Central Electric’s Photo Contest
Central Electric Cooperative is hosting a Ruralite cover photo contest.
CEC Lineworker Scholarship
Central Electric Cooperative will award a scholarship to an individual interested in pursuing a career in the electrical linework field.
Order Ruralite 2024 Calendars
The 2024 Ruralite Calendars are now available.
What Is A PSPS?
A Public Safety Power Shutoff is an operational practice CEC may use to shut off power in high-risk fire areas to reduce fire risks during extreme and potentially dangerous weather conditions.
CEC Will Play a Key Role in the Development of Drone Technology to Prevent Wildfires
The Brains4Drones and Central Electric Cooperative are working together to perfect drones capabilities to perform electric system inspections.
Central Electric Cooperative 2022 Washington Youth Tour Winners Selected
After a 2-year hiatus, Central Electric Cooperative proudly resumes the Washington, D.C. Youth Tour for high school juniors.
CEC Warns Members About Scams
Central Electric is receiving reports from increasing numbers of members that they are being targeted by scam calls.
Central Electric Issues $4 Million in Capital Credits
Central Electric Cooperative announced today that its board of directors returned $4 million in capital credits to current and former cooperative members who bought electricity in 1996.
Central Electric Begins Meter Change-Out Program, All Members to Receive New Electronic Meters by Mid-2013
All members are scheduled to receive meters capable of transmitting usage data by the middle of 2013.