SEMO Electric CooperativeP.O. Box 520 Sikeston, MO 63801, Sikeston, Missouri, United States
Since Jan, 2017
In 1938, a group of farmers in Mississippi County in southeast Missouri came together to form a cooperative to meet the electrical needs of the rural area. The small band of forward-thinking farmers and area business leaders received help from the newly formed Rural Electrification Administration (REA). From originally serving the counties of Scott, New Madrid, and Mississippi, the Cooperative also serves Stoddard, Bollinger and Cape Girardeau. SEMO Electric's service area is 75 miles from north to south and east to west. From its humble beginnings with a few lights on a farm homestead, SEMO Electric today serves thousands of homes, farms and businesses.
As part of a three-tier cooperative system, the power distributed by SEMO Electric is generated by Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc., based in Springfield, Mo. SEMO Electric receives transmission services from M & A Electric Power Cooperative based in Poplar Bluff, Mo. SEMO Electric's mission is to partner with member-owners to safely, competitively and reliably energize homes, farms and businesses to enhance the quality of life in southeast Missouri.
Electrical Service
To apply for a new electrical service, personal identification is required along with signing a service contract. A minimum deposit of $100.00 is required for residential service. Commercial deposits are calculated by the size of the load. Please call or visit our offices at 101 State Route 25 South, Bloomfield, MO 63825 or 1505 South Main Street, Sikeston, MO 63801. Normal business hours at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. 1-800-813-5230
Rebates
SEMO Electric Cooperative offers rebates for air to air and ground source heat pumps, electric hot water heaters and certain lighting rebates for businesses, churches and schools. Please call 1-800-813-5230 for up-to-date details.
Safety Demonstration
SEMO Electric Cooperative offers free safety demonstrations for schools, fire departments and other groups and organizations. To set up a free demonstration call Glen Cantrell at 1-800-813-5230.
Surge Protection
To prevent high voltage from entering your home, causing damage, a comprehensive home surge protection system is available. For more information, contact your local member services representative at 1-800-813-5230.
Weather Radio
We sell and program the Midland NOAA Weather Radio for our members.
The Seven Cooperative Principles
Voluntary and Open Membership
Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.
Democratic Member Control
Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. The elected representatives are accountable to the membership. In primary cooperatives, members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote) and cooperatives at other levels are organized in a democratic manner.
Members’ Economic Participation
Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the cooperative. Members usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as a condition of membership. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing the cooperative, possibly by setting up reserves, part of which at least would be indivisible; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership.
Autonomy and Independence
Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their cooperative autonomy.
Education, Training, and Information
Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives. They inform the general public, particularly young people and opinion leaders, about the nature and benefits of cooperation.
Cooperation Among Cooperatives
Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.
Concern for Community
While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies accepted by their members.
| Company Name | SEMO Electric Cooperative |
| Business Category | Electric Power |
| Address | P.O. Box 520 Sikeston, MO 63801 Sikeston Missouri United States ZIP: 63801 |
| President | NA |
| Year Established | 1938 |
| Employees | 50 |
| Memberships | NA |
| Hours of Operation | Monday-Friday: 8AM–5PM |
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