2006 news releases

Developers announce Missouri's third utility-scale wind farm

Skepticism about wind energy in Missouri was blown away Friday when legislators toured construction of the state’s first wind farm and developers announced a third utility-scale wind farm will be built and operating in northwest Missouri by year-end 2007. Read full story

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Released: 23 October 2006

A dozen citizens review water study with AECI and experts

About a dozen people took advantage of the opportunity to meet with experts on the hydrogeology of the Missouri River and staff from Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. regarding water supply for the cooperative’s proposed coal-based power plant... Read full story

Released: 18 October 2006

Sufficient water supply available for local uses and power plant

A third-party report indicates sufficient groundwater supply exists for both local uses and Associated Electric Cooperative's proposed power plant. ... Read full story

Released: 9 October 2006

Arnett retires after 34 years at Thomas Hill

Longtime Associated Electric Cooperative employee Cecil Arnett plans to embrace change during retirement, just as he did during his career at Thomas Hill Energy Center. ... Read full story

Released: 1 September 2006

Means plans family time after 25-year career at AECI

Extra time to spend with family is retirement's greatest reward for Vickie Means, who recently retired from Associated Electric Cooperative's Thomas Hill Energy Center. ... Read full story

Released: 1 September 2006

Gipson retires after 37 years at Thomas Hill

The title of longest-term employee at Thomas Hill Energy Center passed to another with the recent retirement of Bill Gipson, senior office associate in the warehouse. ... Read full story

Released: 4 August 2006

Vire retires from AECI after 31 years

Angie Vire, staff assistant in the Human Resources Division of Associated Electric Cooperative Inc., retired after a 31-year tenure with the cooperative. ... Read full story

Released: 4 August 2006

Raper retires from front desk after 17 years at AECI

For the past four years, the first face visitors saw or the voice callers heard at Associated Electric Cooperative Inc.'s headquarters in Springfield belonged to Sandy Raper. ... Read full story

Released: 4 August 2006

Ellington retires from AECI after 35 years

Edna Ellington has dealt with many changes and challenges during her 35-year career at Associated Electric Cooperative's New Madrid Power Plant. ... Read full story

Released: 4 August 2006

Second utility-scale wind farm announced for Missouri

It's not yet built, but the energy generated by developers of Missouri's first utility-scale wind farm has led to the development of a second wind farm in northwest Missouri. ... Read full story

Released: 12 July 2006

Thomas Hill celebrates 40 years of reliable service to rural electric cooperatives

A two-day event commemorating the 40th anniversary of Associated Electric Cooperative's (AECI) first power plant, Thomas Hill Energy Center, wrapped up July 7. ...Read full story

Released: 10 July 2006

Thomas Hill Energy Center celebrates 40 years of operations

Associated Electric Cooperative Inc.'s first power plant, Thomas Hill Energy Center, near Moberly, Mo., celebrates 40 years of operation July 6 and 7. ... Read full story

Released: 30 June 2006

AECI power plant named Business of the Year

Associated Electric Cooperative's Thomas Hill Energy Center, located near Moberly, Mo., was recently named Business of the Year by the Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce. ... Read full story

Released: 22 May 2006

Associated Electric Cooperative conducting well testing near the Missouri River

To evaluate water supply for its proposed power plant project in Carroll County, Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. is conducting well testing near the Missouri River. ... Read full story

Released: 18 May 2006

Area residents invited to town hall meeting on proposed power plant

Associated Electric Cooperative's proposed power plant project in Carroll County will be the topic of a town hall meeting hosted by Carrollton Mayor Sharon Metz May 9 in Carrollton. ... Read full story

Released: 2 May 2006

AECI employees mark 25 years of service

Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. highlighted employees' achievements and contributions to the cooperative's success during its recent employee recognition event at its headquarters in Springfield. ... Read full story

Released: 17 April 2006

AECI recognizes Bramell with Excel award

Stacy Bramell, human resources generalist at Springfield-based Associated Electric Cooperative Inc., recently received the cooperative's Excel award for Employee of the Year in a Secretarial Field. ... Read full story

Released: 17 April 2006

AECI employees mark 25, 30 and 35 years of service (at New Madrid Power Plant)

Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. recently highlighted employees' achievements and contributions to the cooperative's success during its annual employee recognition event. ... Read full story

Released: 17 April 2006

Terry Lee and Jack Estes receive AECI excellence awards

Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. recently hosted its 13th annual Excel employee recognition awards ceremony at its headquarters in Springfield. ... Read full story

Released: 17 April 2006

AECI employee Pearl Wheeler recognized for commitment to safety

Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. recently named Pearl Wheeler 2005 Safety Person of the Year at New Madrid Power Plant, located in the St. Jude Industrial Park near New Madrid, Mo. ... Read full story

Released: 17 April 2006

AECI employees mark 25, 30 and 35 years of service (at Thomas Hill Energy Center)

Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. recently highlighted employees' achievements and contributions to the cooperative's success during its annual employee recognition event. ... Read full story

Released: 17 April 2006

AECI recognizes employees who Excel

Five employees from Thomas Hill Energy Center recently received prestigious Excel awards from Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. in a ceremony at the wholesale power supplier's Springfield, Mo., headquarters. ... Read full story

Released: 17 April 2006

AECI recognizes two employees for quick thinking and action

Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. recently named Tony Joseph and Kevin Reeves 2005 Safety Persons of the Year at Thomas Hill Energy Center, located near Moberly, Mo. ... Read full story

Released: 17 April 2006

Electric co-ops agree to buy power from Missouri's first wind farm

Plans for Missouri's first utility-scale wind farm were announced Jan. 31 during a ceremony in Jefferson City. Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. will purchase power from the 50-megawatt wind farm being developed by Wind Capital Group and John Deere Wind Energy. ... Read full story

Released: 1 February 2006

DNR holds public meeting in Norborne Jan. 9 on proposed utility waste landfill

The permitting process and timeline for constructing a utility waste landfill near Norborne will be the focus of a Public Awareness Session Jan. 9 ...Read full story

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