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2011 news releases

AECI retiree recalls 35 years of opportunities

James “Jimmy” King recently retired from a 35-year career with Associated Electric Cooperative at its New Madrid Power Plant.…Read full story

Released: 29 December 2011

AECI retiree says farewell after 30 years

Larry Coleman retired this fall after 30 years of employment at New Madrid Power Plant.…Read full story

Released: 20 December 2011

BP Wind Energy announces Flat Ridge 2 Wind Farm

BP Wind Energy today welcomed special guests including Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, state legislators and company executives from Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. (AECI) to a wind-blade signing event to announce its plans to build the 419-megawatt Flat Ridge 2 Wind farm in Barber, Harper, Kingman and Sumner Counties, Kansas.

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Released: 3 October 2011

AECI retiree recalls beginnings, changes and endings

Associated Electric Cooperative employee Bob Hutchinson retired Sept. 6 after 30 years of employment in AECI’s mining division.…Read full story

Released: 23 September 2011

AECI retiree reminisces about first dates and bulldozers

Associated Electric Cooperative employee Charlie Viers retired last month after 29 years at the Thomas Hill Energy Center.…Read full story

Released: 23 September 2011

AECI retiree recalls his "top of the line" job

Associated Electric Cooperative employee Duane Roth retired July 7, 2011, after 29 years in the utility industry.…Read full story

Released: 22 August 2011

AECI names Hasten Thomas Hill plant manager

Associated Electric Cooperative named Vernon “Buddy” Hasten plant manager for Thomas Hill Energy Center. Hasten, who brings 25 years of experience in power generation, began working for the cooperative June 20.… Read full story

Released: 4 August 2011

Wind Capital Group signs purchase power agreement to provide 150 MW of electricity from Oklahoma Project

The Osage County Wind Energy Facility will bring jobs, economic investment, and clean domestic energy to Oklahoma and provide 150 MW of electricity to Associated Electric Cooperative in Springfield, Mo.… Read full story

Released: 20 July 2011

AECI supplies rural co-ops power 50 years

Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. recognized its 50th year of providing reliable and the lowest-cost wholesale power possible to member cooperatives this week at its annual meeing in Branson, June 27-June 29.… Read full story

Released: 1 July 2011

Geannie Cox retires after nearly 29 years at Thomas Hill Energy Center

Geannie F. Cox retired from Associated Electric Cooperative after working nearly 29 years at its Thomas Hill Energy Center.… Read full story

Released: 21 June 2011

Retiree reflects on 22 years of service with AECI

Sikeston, Mo., resident Doug Copeland retired recently from Associated Electric Cooperative after 22 years of service.… Read full story

Released: 15 June 2011

AECI honors two employees’ achievements

Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. presented Janie Corn and Barbara Economon with its prestigious Excel awards at its 18th annual recognition awards ceremony March 22 at the cooperative’s Springfield headquarters. … Read full story

Released: 23 March 2011

Associated employees mark 35, 30 and 25 years of service at Springfield headquarters

At its annual employee recognition event, Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. recognized eight employees at its Headquarters who will reach significant service anniversaries in 2011. … Read full story

Released: 23 March 2011

Associated employees mark 35, 30 and 25 years of service at Thomas Hill Energy Center

At its annual employee recognition event, Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. recognized 29 employees at Thomas Hill Energy Center who will reach significant service anniversaries in 2011. … Read full story

Released: 23 March 2011

AECI honors five Thomas Hill Energy Center employees with Excel awards

Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. presented five of its employees at the Thomas Hill Energy Center with its prestigious Excel awards during its 18th annual recognition awards ceremony March 22 at the cooperative’s headquarters. … Read full story

Released: 23 March 2011

Arnold Compton honored as Thomas Hill Safety Person of the Year

Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. has recognized Arnold Compton of Macon as Thomas Hill Energy Center’s Safety Person of the Year for 2010. Employees are nominated by peers for the honor. … Read full story

Released: 23 March 2011

Five AECI employees at New Madrid Power Plant receive Excel awards

Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. presented five employees at the New Madrid Power Plant with its prestigious Excel awards during its 18th annual recognition awards ceremony March 22 at the cooperative’s headquarters. … Read full story

Released: 23 March 2011

Terry Hadder honored as New Madrid Power Plant Safety Person of the Year

Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. has recognized Terry Hadder of New Madrid as its Safety Person of the Year at the New Madrid Power Plant. … Read full story

Released: 23 March 2011

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

At its annual employee recognition event March 22, Associated Electric Cooperative recognized 11 employees at New Madrid Power Plant who mark significant service anniversaries in 2011. … Read full story

Released: 23 March 2011

AECI HR director committed to operational excellence

Shawn Calhoun recently was named human resources director for Associated Electric Cooperative. She is the first female director in the company’s 50-year history. … Read full story

Released: 14 February 2011