News and Events

Photo of the Month Contest
November 2, 2011

Northwestern Electric is starting a Photo of the Month contest!  Submit your photos to jonnah@nwecok.coop with "Photo Contest" in the subject line.  We'll post the photos on our Facebook page.  The photo with the most "Like" clicks will be declared the winner, so invite your family and friends to "Like" Northwestern Electric and they can vote on your photograph.   The winner will receive a Northwestern Electric prize package.

The first contest begins Oct. 31 and photos may be submitted through Nov. 4.  The voting will close Nov. 7. 

Please submit only "family friendly" photos.  Northwestern Electric reserves the right to reject any photos submitted.

Be sure to "Like" us on Facebook and check out the cute little ghosts and goblins in this month's contest!



Former Members
October 3, 2011

In April 2011, your board of directors authorized the payment of almost $910,000 in captial credits to members of the Cooperative who purchased electricity in 1986-1987.  Current members received credits on their accounts and former members were issued checks.  We were unable to locate several of the former members and are asking for your help in locating them.  Please take a look at the list of names and let us know if you have current qddresses or contact information for anyone on the list.

 

1986-87 Unclaimed Capital Credits  

Forms to update address or request an estate refund:

Capital Credit Update Form  

 Estate Refund Form

Affidavit of Heirship



Bella's joins Co-op Connections Program
July 22, 2011

Bella's, located at 1107 Main in Woodward, has joined the Co-op Connections Program.  Cooperative members can buy 1 regularly priced top and receive a 40% discount on a second top.  Bella's is open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Be sure to stop by and check out Bella's when you are shopping for back-to-school clothes.  And don't forget to check out all the other Co-op Connections deals by clicking on the Co-op Connections card on our home page or follow this link:  http://www.connections.coop/index.php?coopID=51.  



Cooperative members urged to conserve power
July 19, 2011

ANADARKO - An unexpected equipment failure has caused an emergency situation at Western Farmers Electric Cooperative’s (WFEC) Hugo Power Plant. WFEC is currently preparing to utilize its additional units, and power is also available to be purchased in the open market, should the need arise.

Northwestern Electric is encouraging members to help with this temporary situation by conserving energy on Wednesday and Thursday, particularly during afternoon and evening hours. Repairs should be completed within 48 hours at the Hugo Power Plant, with the unit back on-line by Friday evening.

Please be assured that WFEC has available capacity to meet our members’ load requirements. These actions are only being implemented in an attempt to conserve energy at time when WFEC has a unit temporarily out-of-service.

WFEC provides electricty to Northwestern Electric and 22 other electric cooperatives across two-thirds of Oklahoma, and a portion of New Mexico.

By taking the following steps during peak afternoon and evening hours, members can conserve energy and help avoid any potential problems for electric cooperative customers: 

  • Turning air conditioner thermostat up a few notches.
  • Turning off unused lights.
  • Avoid use of washer and dryer.
  • Avoid use of any equipment that uses a lot of electricity.

Conservation efforts during this time are appreciated.



Office closed for holiday
July 1, 2011

Northwestern Electric will be closed on Monday, July 4.  If you have an emergency, please call 1-877-9NOPOWER (877-966-7693).

Be aware of the burn ban restrictions in your county and have a safe and happy holiday!



WFEC releases video of storm damage
June 17, 2011

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative released a video of the recent tornado damage to their Cana Substation and transmission lines west of Fairview, Okla.  WFEC supplies power to Northwestern Electric and is located in Anadarko, Okla.

To see the video click on this link:  http://www.wfec.com/media-center/video-galleries/tornado-damage-2011.



Climate Connections Sweepstakes
May 20, 2011

Would you like to receive a 5-step home energy review?
How about a free quote on a geothermal unit?
Or what a about a chance to win $10,000?

Click on the link below to view sweepstake details!

http://www.climateconnectionssweepstakes.com/