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Behind the Scenes with Jen-SWCE 1936 Replica Service Truck, Bids Due

SWCE Executive Assistant Jen Shimpach takes us on a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the red replica service truck that is being sold. Sealed bids are due by 3 PM today if you’re interested in purchasing the truck. Contact the SWCE office! An actual SWCE service truck is currently being repainted, which will be on […]

Extension cord safety

Courtesy: Electrical Safety Foundation International Using extension cords properly is critical to your safety. With continuous use over time, an extension cord can rapidly deteriorate, creating a potentially dangerous electric shock or fire hazard. Stay safe from electric shock and electrical fires with the following tips: •Do not overload extension cords or allow them to […]

10 Outdoor Lighting Tips to help you stay jolly

Courtesy: Safe Electricity.org Be Safe During the Ho Ho Holidays! Before you plan out your new holiday lighting scheme or repeat last year’s festive design, keep these 10 safety tips in mind when decorating outdoors: Do not toss light strands up into the air. They could get too close to or come into contact with […]

USDA funding available to help low-income individuals and families buy or repair homes

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has funding available for very low-and low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area. The Direct Home Loan program offers financing to qualified very-low and low-income applicants that are unable to qualify for traditional financing. No down payment is required, […]

Manager Connection – Record-Breaking Capital Credit Equity

By Syd Briggs,General Manager Did you notice on the front page of December’s Sparks newsletter, the Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric board of directors approved the retirement of $1.694 million in capital credit equity allocated in 1994, 1995, 2020, and estate settlements in 2021. Our average retirement, or refund, over the past 10 years has been $1,091,209, […]

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