Nothing Stays The Same

By Dallas Braun, General Manager Nothing stays the same.” This statement couldn’t be more descriptive of the past year for Thumb Electric Cooperative (TEC) and...

Meet Brandon

How long have you worked at TEC? This September will be 14 years that I have worked at TEC as a journeyman lineman. What is your...

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...

The Driving Force

The purchase and use of EVs has fast-tracked in popularity across the country. In rural Michigan, electric co-ops are keeping a close eye on...

Happenings At TEC

By: Dallas Braun, General Manager At the special board meeting on March 23, the TEC Board of Directors approved the rate revisions as shown on...

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...

Water Heater Discontinuation Notice

By Clint Seidl, Member Services Engineering Manager Since the 1980s, Thumb Electric Cooperative has been selling electric-resistive water heaters to its members. Unfortunately, it has...

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 Employee Spotlight

Retirement Spotlight Vicki LaBuhn After 35 years of dedicated service with Thumb Electric, Vicki LaBuhn has decided to retire. She started her career on Feb. 16, 1987,...

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...

Heirloom Recipes Due by September 1

Share your favorite “Heirloom” recipe with us by September 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more! To...