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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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  • 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 […]
  • SEMO Electric Cooperative
    News

    August 3, 2025

    Happy Friendship Day from SEMO Electric! Thank you for being more than just a friend—you’re family. Here’s to the connections that keep us strong, together. #FriendshipDay
  • Smart bulbs
    News

    July 12, 2025

    Attention parents! Smart bulbs with app controls allow you to monitor your home during summer break to ensure no lights are left on when your kids leave a room. #SmartSummerSavings
  • Report an outage.
    News

    June 26, 2025

    Report an Outage If a power outage spoils your summer fun, call 800-813-5230 to let us know. Once we’re aware of an outage, our crews work to restore power as safely and quickly as possible.
  • Don't let a splash cause a flash.
    News

    June 20, 2025

    Summer Solstice It’s the longest day of the year! Celebrate the Summer Solstice with a bright idea: turn off unnecessary lights and let the sun do the work! Conserve energy and save money while enjoying the sunshine—and a lighter electricity bill.
  • We are our communities
    Fiber News

    June 9, 2025

    Why choose GoSEMO Fiber? Because we’re not just an internet provider — we ARE your neighbors. At GoSEMO Fiber, we believe in delivering more than just fast, reliable internet. We believe in local service you can count on, with real people right here in your community, ready to help when you need it. Whether you’re […]