“This program will benefit Flathead Electric Co-op members in more ways than one.” That’s according to FEC director of energy and member services, Ross Holter, regarding an exciting new opportunity for members. Starting in July, for any residential FEC member who requests it, the Co-op will mail out a free efficiency kit containing up to […]
A $10,000 Roundup for Safety grant will provide West Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue (WVVFR) with new Thermal Imaging Cameras (TIC) that are carried on the fire engines to detect hidden heat sources. The TICs will not only be used to locate fire or heat sources in walls, but the device can help locate victims […]
Flathead Electric Cooperative (FEC) is hosting an Open House for members in Libby on Wednesday, June 26. Members in attendance will learn about the new rate design, talk with the FEC Board of Trustees, check out electric vehicles on display, and enjoy light appetizers and fellowship with other members. The family friendly event will feature […]
Beginning at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, some members of Flathead Electric Cooperative in the Columbia Falls areas of Chub Lane, Witty Lane, and Tamarack Lane, may experience an interruption in electrical service due to a two-stage house relocation from Columbia Falls to Kalispell. Movers are planning to transport the 24-foot structure to […]
A $1,000 grant from Roundup for Safety has been awarded to Flathead Industries for an automated external defibrillator (AED). In applying for the grant, Sarah Mathiason told the board that the device will be placed at their new Day Service facility in Kalispell. “This facility provides support to over 30 individuals with disabilities, eight of […]
At their February meeting, the Flathead Electric Cooperative (FEC) Board of Trustees approved a 0% rate increase for all rate classes for the coming year. Additionally, they approved a new residential rate structure, which includes a new demand charge along with a reduction in the Co-op’s energy charge. This revenue-neutral change is designed to more […]
Reconvening the Annual Meeting April 8, the Board of Trustees for Flathead Electric Co-op announced election results. Ballots were due to Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS), an independent election processing company, by April 4, 2019. Flathead Electric received certification from SBS that a total of 6,060 ballots were received. Three seats on the Flathead […]
Flathead Electric Cooperative (FEC) is committed to providing safe, reliable service to members. To support that commitment, FEC work crews may soon be visiting your area to trim and, if necessary, remove trees growing too close to power lines within the FEC right-of-way. Crews will be working mainly in the areas of Libby, Marion, McGregor, […]
A $5,000 Roundup for Safety grant will help provide officers of the Libby Police Department with body worn cameras to document their interaction with the community. Libby Police Chief Scott Kessel says the cameras are a proven resource that protects both the public and the officers. “Studies have found that police are more proactive in […]
Flathead Electric Cooperative (FEC) intends to help local law enforcement provide safer learning environments.” That’s according to FEC General Manager, Mark Johnson. Johnson says that through a grant, FEC will reinvest members’ unclaimed capital credit dollars back into the community as seed money to develop school resource officer (SRO) programs. Retired capital credit checks are […]
