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SIEC 75 YEAR ANNIVERSARY....The Cooperative Purpose

Imagine if you will, what it must have been like after dark in the farms and small towns of southern Illinois 75 years ago...before there was power...before there was electricity. But that was all about to change, and change it did, when farmers and rural families banded together to shine a light on the need to turn the on the lights in rural America. WATCH VIDEO HERE. (photo courtesy of NRECA)

Chris L. Bennett Named New GM

Chris L. Bennett has been named SIEC's new General Manager by the Board of Directors. He will assume the responsibilities of this position effective July 12.  Click here for details.

 

Generator Safety

During long-term power outages, many rely on portable generators for emergency power. The growing popularity of portable electric generators has resulted in millions being placed in homes and small businesses across the nation.  But, it's estimated only a small percentage is hooked up correctly. Safe Electricity and SIEC urge members to understand the proper safety steps that must be taken.

Read more by clicking the safety tab on the menu to the left.

(Photo courtesy of SIEC Dir. Admin & Finance Chris Bennett)



 

About Us

Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative (SIEC) is the electric distribution cooperative serving homes and businesses in southernmost Illinois.  Our 11,500 plus meters serving our member-owners are located in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski and Union Counties.  SIEC is a not-for-profit cooperative, which is part of the largest network of electric utilities in the nation.  SIEC is member-owned, locally controlled and prides itself on quality service at competitive rates. SIEC is part of the nationwide network of electric cooperatives associated with Touchstone Energy.
SIEC currently employs 40 people, energizes 2,120 miles of line, has an average of 5.5 members per mile of line, and its source of wholesale power is from Southern Illinois Power Cooperative.

 

Contact Us

Address: 7420 U.S Highway 51 South
PO Box 100 Dongola, IL 62926

Tel: (618) 827-3555 Fax: (618) 827-3585

Toll Free: (800) 762-1400

E-mail: Go to our Contact Page

Website: www.SIEC.coop