Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Owen Electric Cooperative.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Sparta
County
The county where this buyer is located.
Gallatin
Address
Physical address of this buyer.
8205 Hwy. 127 N.
Phone Number
Contact phone number for this buyer.
(800) 372-7612
Zip Code
Postal code for this buyer's location.
41086
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Owen Electric Cooperative
The board meeting covered several operational and strategic updates. Key topics included a safety moment, employee introductions and retirement recognitions, and a review of member concerns. The President/CEO report featured discussions on wholesale power rates, fuel price trends, and the future application of AI. Reports from corporate services, human resources, accounting, and member services were presented, alongside an operations report detailing PSC compliance, construction progress, procurement lead times, and system reliability indices. Engineering updates focused on staking, work plans, and joint-use pole attachments. Additionally, committee reports and external updates from EKPC and KEC were addressed.
The board meeting included a safety moment on seasonal driving hazards, the introduction of a new employee, and the review of member compliments and concerns. The board accepted new member applications and terminated accounts, and approved uncollectible write-offs and capital credit payments. Reports were presented by the President/CEO, Corporate Services, Member Services, Operations, Technology, and Engineering, covering strategic plan progress, financial performance, storm updates, and substation construction. The board also reviewed proposed bylaw amendments regarding elections and voting, discussed policy revisions, and received reports on EKPC and KEC board activities.
The annual meeting covered several key discussion topics. The CEO of East Kentucky Power Cooperative provided an overview of power generation, transmission, and the strategic investments being made, such as new solar farms, a combined cycle natural gas plant, and pipeline infrastructure to enhance reliability and sustainability. The board discussed the cooperative's democratic governance structure, the commitment to providing affordable energy, and the issuance of capital credit refunds to members, noting the history of financial returns.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Owen Electric Cooperative meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Owen Electric Cooperative.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
