Tri-County Electric Cooperative

North Plains Electric Cooperative is a nonprofit corporation chartered by the State of Texas which provides electricity and allied services to counties including Hansford, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Ochiltree, Roberts and Wheeler. Established in 1944, the group is owned by the consumer members and was formed with a purpose of providing affordable electricity to farmers and ranchers in the region. Between 1955 and 1960, the discovery of oil in Ochiltree and Hansford Counties and the growth of cattle feeding industries helped the cooperative to flourish. Presently, North Plains Electric Cooperative maintains over 3,400 miles of line and serves over 5,000 meters. In addition, the cooperative also provides products and services for electric irrigation, security lights and surge protection to its members.

Pioneer Electric Cooperative is a team of more 50 professionals that serve the cooperative s member-owners and communities. The cooperative has been in service for more than 60 years. Pioneer Electric serves approximately 15,000 retail electric meters spread throughout 10 counties in southwestern Kansas. The system covers more than 215 miles of transmission line, 3,400 miles of distribution line and more than 15 substations. Pioneer Electric s electricity is generated in Holcomb, Kan., by Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, which is owned by Pioneer Electric, as well as other Kansas electric cooperatives. Pioneer Electric is active as an owner within Kansas Electric Cooperatives, a statewide organization that supports cooperatives in such areas as governmental relations, apparatus testing, loss control and safety, regulatory compliance, communications, education and training, legal assistance, rural television and management consulting. The company is also a part owner of High Plains Energy, a provider of propane delivery services in western Kansas and parts of Oklahoma.

Southern Pioneer Electric Company provides electric services to the communities in and around Liberal and Medicine Lodge, Kansas. The company is committed to customer service and offers a variety of resources, including billing assistance, outage reporting, and community engagement initiatives. With a focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency, Southern Pioneer Electric Company works to empower its customers through programs like community solar and educational resources. The organization also actively participates in local sponsorships and youth tours, reflecting its dedication to supporting the communities it serves. Generated from the website