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Are you missing out on family time, educational opportunities, smooth business operations, and enjoyable activities due to unreliable electricity or broadband? Ensure a complete and secure life with dependable, affordable electricity through our Who We Are page. Explore our Home Internet page for lightning-fast fiber internet and phone services. Every connection matters to us! We cater to homes, farms, churches, schools, and businesses, striving to enhance lives. Your interest in our cooperative’s efforts to enrich lives is deeply appreciated. Stay updated through our Newsroom.

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  • MLK Day
    News

    January 19, 2026

    MLK Day “The time is always right to do what is right.” Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to compassion and community. His words remind us that every day offers a chance to make a positive difference. May we carry that spirit forward.
  • World snow day!
    News

    January 18, 2026

    World Snow Day! Winter storms can hit fast! Be ready for snowed-in days or possible power outages with non-perishable foods, water, blankets, flashlights and batteries. Stay safe, warm and prepared—your co-op keeps the power flowing! #WorldSnowDay
  • Safety electricity demo
    News

    January 7, 2026

    Electric Safety for Schools and Businesses SEMO Electric Cooperative is committed to helping keep our communities safe. Whether you’re a teacher, business owner, first responder, or community leader, our team is available to provide electric safety demonstrations and training sessions tailored to your group. We offer on-site presentations for classrooms, civic groups, farms, and workplaces. […]
  • New year. Same hustle. Better internet.
    Fiber News

    January 6, 2026

    New Year. Same Hustle. Better Internet. Dropped internet? Not your business. Don’t let outages shut down your coffee shop. With SmartBiz by GoSEMO Fiber, LTE failover keeps your POS running and payments processing. Stay open Keep sales flowing Stress less GoSEMO Fiber + SmartBiz = internet that works as hard as you do. Sign up […]
  • Stay Local
    Fiber News

    January 5, 2026

    Stay Local. Stay Connected. When you choose GoSEMO Fiber, you’re doing more than upgrading your internet — you’re investing in your community. GoSEMO Fiber is locally owned and built right here at home, meaning your dollars stay local, support local jobs, and help strengthen Southeast Missouri. Reliable, fast fiber internet with hometown service you can […]
  • Did you know? You have options.
    News

    January 2, 2026

    Did you know you have options? With the holidays behind us, resolve to better manage your finances in 2025. At SEMO Electric, our goal is to offer easy and efficient ways to do business with us. Review our payment options and decide which one works best for you: https://www.gosemo.com/…/payment-billing/payment-options/.
  • Power Outages
    News

    December 18, 2025

    11:00am – service is restored. Thank you! Emergency Scheduled Outage Our crews will be replacing a burnt pole, which will require a temporary outage in the Randals and Lone Rock areas. Work is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. and is expected to be completed by noon. To report an outage, please call (800) 813-5230 […]
  • Tips to avoid energy scams.
    News

    November 28, 2025

    Tips to Avoid Energy Scams Scammers will try anything to pressure customers into providing their personal information. If you are ever asked to pay your utility bill through a third-party transaction app, such as Cash App or Venmo, it’s a scam. Remember, utilities will never request a payment through a third-party app. Always use authorized […]
  • Save energy unplug.
    News

    October 25, 2025

    Save Energy. Unplug It. #HomeEfficiencyTip: Unplug items from the wall and turn off power strips. Many devices use electricity even when turned off, including TVs, printers, chargers, copiers, coffee makers, microwaves and lamps.
  • Save energy unplug.
    News

    September 6, 2025

    Don’t Forget to Unplug Did you know that electronics keep running even after you turn them off? It’s estimated that 75% of the energy used to power household electronics is consumed when they are turned off. To truly stop the energy currents from flowing, you need to unplug the devices. If you don’t want to […]