ABOUT NEWS CAREERS CONTACT Report an Outage Start Service RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL OUTAGES LOCATIONS COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL News Home › News › Current Comments Current Comments Newsletter Midwest Energy publishes the Current Comments newsletter monthly to keep our member-owners up to date on news and issues affecting their cooperative. Browse through our current and past issues below! November 2021 Gas commodity prices may drive bills much higher this winter; how to identify and respond to a natural gas leak. (Download PDF) October 2021 Introducing the CustomerConnect portal; Cold Weather Rule goes into effect Nov. 1. (Download PDF) September 2021 Midwest Energy Community Fund seeks applications; Board of Directors election ballots due Oct. 6; Midwest helps the City of Larned with its electrical system. (Download PDF) August 2021 Learn where Midwest Energy's electricity comes from; Summer storm damages keep crews busy; Annual Meeting is Oct. 18. (Download PDF) June 2021 Natural gas rate changes are adopted, and go into effect July 1; Avoiding downed power lines; Rent, utility assistance available for Kansas renters affected by COVID; and Board of Directors nominations are due. (Download PDF) April 2021 Costs from February 2021's Winter Storm Uri are revealed, and a comment period opens for a natural gas rate case; Midwest Energy joins an Electric Vehicle charging group; and why you should call 811 before any projects involving digging. (Download PDF) March 2021 Energy Emergency creates price spikes throughout central U.S.; Midwest Energy's "Health Alert" program; Learn how to spot a natural gas leak. (Download PDF) February 2021 Will 2021 be the year of the electric truck? Midwest Energy paid $9.2 million in property tax in 2020; and what you can do now to prepare for the Spring 2021 storm season. (Download PDF) January 2021 Midwest Energy investing $37 million in new infrastructure this year; Five $1,500 Scholarships Open for High School Juniors; How to File a Complaint; Spring 2021 Community Fund Applications Due Mar. 1. (Download PDF) December 2020 New line brings improved reliability to western part of system; 2021 Youth Tour applications due; Community Fund supports 178 local projects; Space heaters work well when used safely. (Download PDF) November 2020 Midwest Energy donates $50,000 to support mental health agencies; preventing carbon monoxide poisoning, and holiday lighting tips. (Download PDF) Report an Outage Locations How$mart Pay Bill Online Making Energy Work for You Customer Support 1-800-222-3121 © 2021 All rights reserved. Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Statement of Nondiscrimination