Fiber Update: The TEC Advantage
By Brad Essenmacher, TEC Broadband Manager
As I write this, it is the beginning of December, and the snow is starting to fly. The good news...
TEC Fiber Update
Thumb Electric has partnered with National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC) to deploy the Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) project. The NRTC contractors are currently on the property...
Meet Gary
How long have you been a lineman at Thumb Electric Cooperative (TEC)?
I’ve been with TEC for five months now. It’s easy for me to...
Meet Jason
How long have you been a lineman?
I’ve been a lineman for almost 25 years, and I’ve been with TEC for nearly two.
Did you start...
TEC’s Mission Statement
Mission Statement: To safely provide our members exceptional, courteous, and reliable services at a competitive cost.
By Dallas Braun, General Manager
Your electric cooperative was formed...
Electrify Your Life So It Can Run On Cleaner Energy
Beneficial Electrification:
A term for replacing direct fossil fuel use (e.g., propane, heating oil, gasoline) with electricity in a way that reduces overall emissions and...
Thumb Electric Cooperative To Launch TEC Fiber
In the current times, access to high-speed internet is a vital service and will likely improve the economy, the education system, and the general...
Meet Mike
How long have you worked at Thumb Electric Cooperative (TEC)?
I’ve worked at TEC for the last sevenand-a-half years. Prior to that I worked out-of-state...
Updates At Your Cooperative
By Dallas Braun, General Manager
COVID-19
On June 1, 2020, Gov. Whitmer issued Executive Order (EO) No. 2020-110, which lifted the stay-at-home order and provided that...
Beware Of Other Online Payment Sites
Paying your Thumb Electric Cooperative bill online is fast, easy and free when you use our website— tecmi.coop. Beware of hidden fees from other...















