It is time for members to consider running for the Hill County Electric Board of Trustees. District 1 is the district up for election this year. Nominee requirements to run: Petition with district number and name of nominee Collect 15 current members’ printed name, address and signature on petition Nominee must live within the district in which they are running To sign the petition, a member does not have to live in the same district as the nominee Submit a signed petition to the cooperative no later than March 26th, 2025 After the…

At Hill County Electric, we prioritize our commitment to delivering reliable service and ensuring our members are kept informed, especially during unforeseen circumstances like power outages. We are excited to announce the launch of our new Outage Management System, which is available on our website 24/7. This tool is designed to provide you with more timely and accurate updates regarding outages in our service area. As an electric cooperative, we understand that power outages can be incredibly inconvenient and disruptive. They are events we…

As the calendar turns to a new year, many individuals take the opportunity to reflect on their personal goals and resolutions. At Hill County Electric (HCE), we also believe in taking a moment to celebrate our accomplishments, especially as we embark on 2025. This past year has seen significant challenges with Verona as well as significant accomplishments by our team. In 2024, HCE successfully rolled out several new systems that are set to improve our operations. First among these is a new mapping & staking system designed to integrate in…

The holiday season is a magical time of year... When homes sparkle with colorful lights, festive decorations fill the air, and families come together to create cherished memories. For those of us who hold faith close to our hearts, this season is also a time to gather with loved ones in our places of worship, practicing our beliefs and traditions. It's a time to be grateful and to celebrate the many blessings in our lives. This year, we at Hill County Electric have much to be thankful for and several accomplishments to celebrate. While the y…

October is a significant month for cooperatives across the nation, as it marks National Cooperative Month, a time to reflect on the values that unite us as a community and the impact we can achieve when we work together. This observance is more than a mere celebration of the cooperative model; it's an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to the cooperative principles that guide us in our mission: voluntary and open membership, democratic member control, member economic participation, autonomy and independence, education, training and informa…