Western Cooperative Electric

WCE was formed in 1945 by a group of friends and neighbors to bring electricity to their homes and businesses across eight counties in Northwest Kansas: Ellis, Gove, Graham, Ness, Rooks, Rush, Trego, and Sheridan.

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News From Your Co-op

Tim Stanton receives Board Leadership Certificate
Trustee Tim Stanton Earns NRECA Board Leadership Certificate WCE is proud to recognize Trustee Tim Stanton for earning the Board Leadership Certificate through the NRECA.
Rush County EMS gets Sharing Success Grant
WCE Awards Grant to Rush County EMS with Partnership WCE and the Golden Belt Community Foundation are proud to provide combined grant support to Rush County EMS for essential emergency medical equipment.
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WCE Awards Grant to Plainville Food Pantry Helping local families have a little extra this holiday season.
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WCE Awards Grant for Hays Community Radar Project WCE has awarded a Sharing Success Grant to STEM Harvest to help bring a new community-based Doppler weather radar system to Hays area.
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Operation Roundup

Operation Round Up is a volunteer program where members can choose to round up their electric bill to the next whole dollar each month, in order to help those in need. 

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Operation Roundup
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Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) Applications Open Now

LIEAP can help you pay your heating bills!

The 2026 LIEAP application period begins January 20, 2026, at 8 a.m. and ends March 31, 2026, at 5 p.m. Applications will not be accepted, and payments will not be issued until the season officially opens.

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CALL BEFORE YOU DIG

If you are planning on doing any digging around your home or business, state law requires that you contact the Call 811 at least two working days before you dig.

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By the Numbers

80

Years in Business

4023

Miles of Line

52

Employees

12101

Meters