Ozark Border Electric Cooperative

06/13/2026

Hey Alexa, close my shades! With smart blinds, you can maximize your home’s efficiency by keeping the summer sun out. Control your blinds via an app or schedule them to close during the warmest part of the day and open again as the sun goes down. They're also helpful for hard-to-reach windows or for those who are unable to adjust them independently.

06/12/2026

The best part of an ice cream sundae? The cherry.

The best part of Ozark Border Electric? Our members. Thank you for being our cherry on top! 🍒

06/11/2026

Power surges spike in the summertime. Summer brings storms, and storms bring lightning that can damage your electronics! Be sure to snag some surge protectors before the summer storms are in full swing.

06/11/2026

⏰ Reminder! The planned outage is scheduled to begin this morning at 9:00 AM.

If your service will be affected, you should have already received a phone call notification. We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews complete this necessary work to improve reliability.

Thank you for your cooperation!

⚠️Planned Outage Notice ⚠️
Ozark Border has been working for quite some time to upgrade the voltage on a portion of our system on Hwy 67 north of Poplar Bluff. This improvement is one step in a plan intended to increase reliability for a much larger part of Butler County. The final portion of this conversion will take place tomorrow and will require a planned outage for 279 accounts. This outage will begin at 9:00 AM, tomorrow, June 11th, and is expected to last approximately 1 ½ hours. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to restore power as quickly and safely as possible!💡💚

06/10/2026

Some summers change everything, even how you dry your laundry.

This season, we’re choosing Team Sunshine. ☀️ Skip the dryer and let laundry air dry instead. Hanging clothes outside or using a drying rack indoors can help lower energy use and reduce wear on your clothes.

06/10/2026

⚠️Planned Outage Notice ⚠️
Ozark Border has been working for quite some time to upgrade the voltage on a portion of our system on Hwy 67 north of Poplar Bluff. This improvement is one step in a plan intended to increase reliability for a much larger part of Butler County. The final portion of this conversion will take place tomorrow and will require a planned outage for 279 accounts. This outage will begin at 9:00 AM, tomorrow, June 11th, and is expected to last approximately 1 ½ hours. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to restore power as quickly and safely as possible!💡💚

06/10/2026

June is Right-of-Way Month! For this weeks Watts Up Wednesday, Keith Rudd shares how our members can help keep right-of-ways clear and why it’s so important to maintaining a safe and reliable electric system.

A little tree trimming today can help prevent outages tomorrow! 🌳⚡ Tune in as Keith explains what you can do to help and what Ozark Border does year-round to keep power flowing safely to our members.

06/10/2026

We love our members, our communities, and our country! We’re proud of our linemen who go above and beyond to serve the areas we call home. Thank you for all you do to make a difference every day. 🇺🇸💡💚

A big thank you to Marshall with Ozark Border Electric for taking the time to hang our flags at the Van Buren Youth & Community Center! 🇺🇸

We are proud to display the American flag as a reminder of the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy every day. We appreciate community members like Marshall who help keep our facility looking its best and our patriotic spirit shining bright.

Thank you for your support and service to our community!

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06/09/2026

Summer is heating up—and so is Rural Missouri's events calendar! From festivals to farmers markets, family fun nights and more, there’s something happening all season long right here at home.

Check out local summer events and start planning your summer adventures today: https://ruralmissouri.org/calendar/.

06/09/2026

⚡️Friendly Reminder ⚡️

While we enjoy connecting with our members on social media, it’s not the place for outage reports, service requests, or account questions.

Please call our office or use the SmartHub app for assistance. This helps us get your information to the right people and provide the quickest service possible.

Thank you for your cooperation! 💚