As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, MLEC has taken steps to protect our employees’ well-being to be better prepared to keep your lights on. We have put together these updates for our members. Please refer to this page for the most up to date information the Cooperative has available.
MLEC Lobby Closed
In an effort to keep our employees and members healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak and continue to provide reliable electric service to our members, the Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative lobby will be closed to the public beginning March 17th. MLEC staff will continue to monitor the situation closely and determine what is needed to keep our employees and our members healthy during this time of concern.
Annual Meeting Postponed
The 2020 and 2021 Annual Meetings will be held in conjunction in April, 2021.
Home Visits
Internal office operations will continue as normal and due dates will remain the same. However, if a home visit is required by an MLEC employee, we may ask a few additional questions prior to their visit. This is only to ensure the safety of both parties.
Bill Payment Options
If you usually pay your bill in person, we encourage you to pay online, pay by phone, pay by mail, or use our drop box at our Aitkin office.
If you have questions or concerns, please call our office at 218-927-2191 or 800-450-2191.
MLEC Fiber
MLEC Fiber customers currently on the 50 MB speed tier will be increased to 100 MB.
We are doing everything we can to help our members during this time where kids are remote learning and more people are required to work from home.
Free Internet Connection
Need an Internet connection to work or study? We can help!
MLEC has Free Wi-Fi for anyone to use from the convenience of their cars.
Once parked in the front parking lot, look for "Guest Fiber" and "Guest Fiber 5Ghz"
Control Schedule
In light of the Governor Walz’s Executive Order Directing Minnesotan’s to Stay at Home, Great River Energy (our wholesale power provider) is planning to make a change to the Off Peak Water heating program schedule to heat water from 10pm to 10am during the weekdays and remain uncontrolled on weekends. GRE will maintain this schedule for the duration of the executive order, which is set to expire on April 10, 2020. The control schedule is always available online at https://lmguide.grenergy.com/
Minnesota COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program
The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program provides housing assistance payments to help prevent eviction, prevent homelessness, and maintain housing stability for eligible renters and homeowners. Check with your county on the availability of funds. Learn more.
If you have questions or concerns, please call our office at 218-927-2191 or 800-450-2191.