Midwest Energy is seeking Board of Directors approval for proposed electric rate changes, effective Jan. 1. A public meeting to discuss the changes is being held in Hays on Thursday, June 21, at 6 p.m. in Robbins Center at Fort Hays State University. All Midwest Energy customers are welcome to attend.

The rate changes, if approved, would be revenue-neutral for the company. This is Midwest Energy’s first general electric rate change since 2011. It is needed to address significant differences between similar customers on the M and W Systems, as well as simplify rate structures. If approved, the proposed rate changes will take place over a three-year period.

Details on the proposed rate changes are available on the Midwest Energy website at www.mwenergy.com/residential/electric-rate-changes.

Other public meetings scheduled to discuss the rate changes include: Great Bend, July 3, at 6 p.m., Barton Community College Fine Arts Building, Room #30; and Macksville, July 5, at 6 p.m., American State Bank & Trust Building.

— Midwest Energy