Jo-Carroll Energy offers an energy audit service for small business owners and farmers looking to make energy-saving improvements. All audits are performed to USDA standards, and satisfy the energy efficiency audit requirement when applying for REAP grants and loans.

Jo-Carroll Energy has upgraded member account numbers with a recent billing software update.

Did you know that 2012 has been designated as the International of the Cooperatives?

Facility charge

Members who receive electric service from Jo-Carroll Energy are seeing the facility charge increase by $1. Purchased power costs--and increases fueled by governmental and environmental regulations--are the main driver behind the increase.

Jack Graves named Illinois Country Father of the Year

Jack Graves, selected as this year's Illinois Country Father of the Year, will be honored at a reception at the Elizabeth Garage from 10 a.m. to noon on June 18.

Online bill pay to undergo maintenance

Jo-Carroll Energy's online bill pay system will be unavailable after 11:45 p.m. tonight through Saturday due to system maintenance. Service will resume as quickly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Jo-Carroll Energy's offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 2 for the New Year's holiday. To report an outage, please call 800-858-5522.

All applications for 2011 energy efficiency rebates and incentives are due to Jo-Carroll Energy's offices by Jan. 3, 2012.

Keep safety top of mind when decorating with lights to keep your season merry and bright. Help keep yourself, your family and those you entertain safe by decorating safely.

Three seats on the Jo-Carroll Energy board of directors will be up for election in 2012. Nomination petitions are now available.