As I stand here today, delivering my fourth report to the membership of ACE Power, I am overwhelmed with a sense of pride in our cooperative. 2026 has proven to be a very difficult and trying year, both for our association and the community. However, just as we have demonstrated in years past, we were…
It is my distinct honor to present this year’s Annual Report on behalf of America’s first rural electric cooperative. Over the past year, ACE Power has experienced meaningful growth, embraced positive change, and celebrated numerous accomplishments. Yet through it all, our unwavering commitment to providing reliable and affordable electric service remains at the core of…
Dear Members, As we reflect on the past year at Alcorn County Electric Power Association (ACE), I am proud to share the remarkable strides we have made in serving our community. Our commitment to providing reliable and affordable electric service while embracing innovation has been at the forefront of our endeavors. Electric Distribution System…
On Thursday, August 24, 2023, a unanimous decision was reached by TVA’s Board of Directors to implement a 4.5% across-the-board increase in their wholesale rates. This adjustment in rates is aimed at generating the necessary revenue amounting to $15 billion, essential for funding the construction of additional power generation assets. Over the past four years,…
2023 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF ALCORN COUNTY ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION August 15, 2023 I am honored to present this year’s annual report to the members of the Alcorn County Electric Power Association (ACE), the pioneering rural electric cooperative in America. With a rich history spanning 89 years, ACE has consistently demonstrated its…
2022 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF ALCORN COUNTY ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION August 9, 2022 Welcome to the 88th Annual Meeting of the membership of the Alcorn County Electric Power Association. This year like all others, was full of opportunities for our employees to exhibit their dedication and hard work. Unfortunately, the year began…
August 10, 2021 Good morning and welcome to the 87th Annual Meeting of the membership of Alcorn County Electric Power Association. Since this time last year, we have dealt with COVID-19, fiber buildout, a winter storm, and a multitude of everyday events. The hot topic for most of the year was COVID-19. The virus…
First Light Fiber Becomes ACE Fiber We’ve got big news: First Light Fiber is now ACE Fiber. Yes, that’s right. We are no longer First Light Fiber. We are proud to announce that we have officially changed our name to ACE Fiber. We understand this may seem like a sudden change given that we just…
ACE Power’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to appoint Eric Powell to the Board of Directors. Powell will serve out the unexpired term of Jerry Brawner and be up for re-election in August 2020. We are thrilled to welcome Eric to ACE’s Board of Directors. There is no doubt that Eric will have an immediate…
ACE lost a tremendous asset with the recent passing of our long-time board member, Jerry Brawner. Jerry has been a very dedicated board member for 31 years and has always made decisions based on what he thought was best for ACE and the membership. The management and employees of ACE want to express our sincere…