MEC

Midwest Energy & Communications

We’re an electric cooperative that also delivers reliable fiber internet, phone, and propane services to homes and businesses in rural communities in southern Michigan, northern Indiana, and northwest Ohio.

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Smart Solutions for Rural Living

  • Electric

    Member-owned, reliable electric services

    Member-owned, reliable electric services

    MEC delivers dependable electric service designed for rural communities, with safety and reliability at the core. Like you, we live and work in rural southern Michigan, which means we understand the needs of people who live here. From smart outage response to personalized support, you’re never just a number with us.

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  • Fiber Internet

    Fast, secure, reliable internet

    Fast, secure, reliable internet

    MEC delivers high-speed fiber internet straight to your home, with no data caps, throttling, or hidden charges. MEC fiber includes Wi-Fi, parental controls, automatic hacker blocking, and network protection all at no additional charge. Plus, our local support team is just a call away when you need help.

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  • Phone

    Reliable home or business phone services

    Reliable home or business phone services

    MEC phone service keeps you connected with clear, reliable voice quality—no dropped calls or poor signals. Enjoy affordable plans with unlimited local and long-distance calling, plus seamless integration with your existing internet service. Our local support team is here when you need help.

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  • Propane

    Propane without the gimmicks

    Propane without the gimmicks

    Our propane service makes life easier with features like autofill, tank monitoring, and consistent 12-month pricing. You’ll never worry about running out—or being surprised by hidden fees and price increases . With local teams and a three-business-day delivery guarantee, comfort is always close by.

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  • Data Center

    Continuity and disaster recovery

    Continuity and disaster recovery

    MEC's Data Center provides secure, reliable colocation services with state-of-the-art infrastructure. Keep your data protected with redundant power, cooling, and top-tier security.

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Member-owned, reliable electric services

MEC delivers dependable electric service designed for rural communities, with safety and reliability at the core. Like you, we live and work in rural southern Michigan, which means we understand the needs of people who live here. From smart outage response to personalized support, you’re never just a number with us.

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Fast, secure, reliable internet

MEC delivers high-speed fiber internet straight to your home, with no data caps, throttling, or hidden charges. MEC fiber includes Wi-Fi, parental controls, automatic hacker blocking, and network protection all at no additional charge. Plus, our local support team is just a call away when you need help.

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Reliable home or business phone services

MEC phone service keeps you connected with clear, reliable voice quality—no dropped calls or poor signals. Enjoy affordable plans with unlimited local and long-distance calling, plus seamless integration with your existing internet service. Our local support team is here when you need help.

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Propane without the gimmicks

Our propane service makes life easier with features like autofill, tank monitoring, and consistent 12-month pricing. You’ll never worry about running out—or being surprised by hidden fees and price increases . With local teams and a three-business-day delivery guarantee, comfort is always close by.

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Continuity and disaster recovery

MEC's Data Center provides secure, reliable colocation services with state-of-the-art infrastructure. Keep your data protected with redundant power, cooling, and top-tier security.

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100 k

poles throughout our territory

8400

miles of line

47 k+

customers

180 +

dedicated employees

Service Interruptions

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Report power outages through SmartHub or by phone. Report your propane and fiber outage by phone. 

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What Sets MEC Apart

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We’re Your Neighbors

We live where you live—and that means we care deeply about the quality of service you receive. Our team isn’t just here to serve you, we’re part of your community.

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24/7 Support

Whether it’s internet, electric, or propane, when you need help, we’re available day or night.

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Designed for Rural Life

We bring modern solutions to rural areas, helping you stay connected, powered, and prepared with smart tools, reliable service, and solutions that fits your lifestyle.

MEC SMARTHUB

Manage Your MEC Services Anytime, Anywhere

SmartHub makes it easy to manage your account. View and pay MEC bills, monitor your usage, report outages, and update account details—all from your phone or desktop.

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  • “HUGE THANK YOU for your endless work and dedication..and the long hours you ALL have been doing to restore ALL the power outages”
    Cindy F.
  • “Huge shout out to all the linemen that are working to restore power. After 20+ hours we are thankful to have our power and internet restored. Huge amount of utility poles and lines replaced to make that happen. Thank you to all!”
    Noreen M.
  • “Thank you for all the hard work! Our power was restored today about 12:30. So happy to have it back. We certainly do take these things for granted.”
    Cindy F.
  • “You guys are heroes! Out there doing this in all weather! We appreciate you so much! Praying for safety for you all.”
    Michelle N.
  • “Thank you MEC teams for working for hard for our community. I hope our neighbors are kind and understanding during this time. We got power back today finally since Sunday and we really appreciate all the efforts made! Stay safe!!”
    Kayle P.
  • “MEC is by far the best utility company I have ever dealt with. Their communication on social media during outages is amazing and their staff has always been friendly and professional. Very happy with my electric and fiber internet services from MEC!”
    Joshua E.
  • “This service is amazing. We have had no interruptions other than an uncontrollable power outage and even then the battery back up kept us going for 8 more hours. Customer service is outstanding as well.”
    Shellie W.
  • “We are MEC customers for both propane and fiber optic internet, and we are much more than 100% satisfied. Best ISP and TV service we have EVER had, reliable propane delivery at a decent price, and great customer service. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!”
    Melody Joyce
  • “MEC is very helpful and delivers quickly after request for delivery. Always gives the locked in price for the year and does not charge a fee to do it.”
    Burney S.
  • “I have had great service, and timely fills.”
    Liz L.

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Power What Matters Most

At MEC, we’re more than just a service provider—we’re your neighbors, here to deliver reliable solutions with honesty and care. We want to get you connected to the power, speed, and peace of mind you deserve.

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60590 Decatur Rd.
Cassopolis, MI 49031

800.492.5989

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