New-Mac Electric Cooperative

06/05/2026

Fresh Look. Same Trusted Information.

If you've received New-Mac Electric Cooperative's monthly newsletter over the years, you may notice something a little different in your mailbox this month!

We've given our publication a refreshed look to make it easier to read, more visually engaging, and even more useful for our members. While the design may be new, our commitment to keeping you informed about your cooperative, your community, and your electric service remains the same.

Inside you'll find energy-saving tips, cooperative news, employee highlights, community updates, and important information designed to help you get the most from your membership.

Take a look at the new edition here:
🔗https://www.newmac.com/powered-life

We'd love to hear what you think of the new design!

06/04/2026

Did You Know? Your Ceiling Fan Has a Summer Setting

As temperatures rise, your ceiling fan can help keep you comfortable while reducing the workload on your air conditioner.

✅ In the summer, set your fan to spin counterclockwise. This creates a wind-chill effect that makes the room feel cooler.

✅ Because you feel cooler, you may be able to raise your thermostat a few degrees without sacrificing comfort.

How many of you have checked your ceiling fan direction this year?

06/01/2026

At New-Mac Electric Cooperative, our employees are the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to serving our members help keep the lights on and our communities connected every day.

Please join us in celebrating our team members' employment anniversaries this month. Thank you each for your years of service, your commitment to excellence, and the difference you make for our cooperative and the members we serve.

Happy Work Anniversary and thank you for being part of the New-Mac family!

05/30/2026

Before you plug it in, take a second look.

Small electrical hazards are often easy to miss until they become a bigger problem. As National Electrical Safety Month comes to a close, here are a few quick things to check around your home this weekend:

• Frayed or damaged cords
• Overloaded power strips
• Outlets that feel warm to the touch
• Extension cords being used long term
• Smoke detectors needing new batteries

A few minutes of prevention can help protect your home, your family and your peace of mind.

At New-Mac Electric Cooperative, safety is always a priority.

05/28/2026

Investing in the next generation is one of the greatest privileges of being a cooperative.

Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship recipients! We are proud to support these outstanding students as they take the next step toward their future goals. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to your communities do not go unnoticed.

We can’t wait to see the impact you make in the years ahead. Help us congratulate the following local students:

Diamond - Wyatt Smith
East Newton - Autumn Smiley
McDonald County - Makenzie Mathews
Neosho - Aepryl Barr
Sarcoxie - Bayla Sageser
Seneca - Elizabeth Helm
Wheaton - Jelissa Vue

05/27/2026

It is National Electrical Safety Month and we wanted to share a few reminders for maintaining electrical safety at home:

• Avoid using batteries or electronic devices that are not certified.
• Use manufacturer approved charging equipment whenever possible, including the charging cord designed for your device.
• Make sure outlet receptacles are secure and not loose. If needed, contact a qualified electrician for replacement.
• Avoid overloading electrical circuits. Major appliances should be plugged directly into a wall outlet, not an extension cord, and only one heat producing appliance should be plugged into a receptacle outlet at a time.

Simple safety habits can help keep your home and workplace safe year-round.

05/26/2026

More You Know Monday

Did you know electric cooperatives power 56% of the American landscape?

Co-ops serve 42 million people, including many rural communities that other providers often overlook. They also power more than 22 million homes, farms, schools, and businesses across 48 states.

Because electric cooperatives are member owned and not for profit, more than $1 billion is returned to consumer-members annually.

For 87 years, New-Mac Electric Cooperative has been proud to be part of that mission by providing safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to the communities we serve.

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice made the freedoms we enjoy each day possible.

As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, we pause in gratitude for those who served with courage and never made it home.

From all of us at New-Mac Electric Cooperative, thank you to the heroes and families who have sacrificed so much for our nation. 🇺🇸

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

New-Mac Electric is currently experiencing an outage. There are around 230 members affected, most of which are off of the Anderson & Diamond Grove substations.

Our crews are working to restore power as safely and as quickly as possible.

If you are experiencing an outage, you may use our SmartHub app or call our outage line at (844) 971-1078 to report.