Midwest Energy INC

Midwest Energy, Inc. is a customer-owned electric and natural gas cooperative headquartered in Hays, Kansas. Established in 1939, it serves approximately 93,000 customers across 40 counties in central and western Kansas. The cooperative operates 11,290 miles of electric lines and 2,965 miles of natural gas pipelines . Midwest Energy generates a portion of its electricity through its 102-megawatt Goodman Energy Center, a natural gas-fueled power plant . Additionally, the company has invested in renewable energy, purchasing wind energy from the Smoky Hill and Kingman Wind Energy Centers . As a not-for-profit cooperative, any excess revenue is allocated to customers as capital credits, typically returned on a 20-year cycle . Midwest Energy is governed by a nine-member board of directors and employs approximately 285 people . The cooperative also offers various energy efficiency programs, including the Howsmart initiative, which provides low-interest financing for energy-saving home improvements.