Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC) is a not-for-profit, wholesale power supplier for 21 distribution cooperatives across Oklahoma and parts of New Mexico — including Alfalfa Electric Cooperative.
WFEC provides two major components — electricity generation and transmission through the substation. Member cooperatives, such as us, provide the third major component: distribution from the substation to members like you.
Generation
WFEC maintains a well-balanced and diversified portfolio of generation resources reflecting a mix of technologies and fuel types. This diversity, including natural gas units and a coal plant, plus wind resources, solar energy and hydropower allocations, helps reduce exposure to fluctuating market conditions.
Electricity generation costs are rising, driven by increased demand, higher fuel costs, extreme weather conditions and global events. WFEC’s diverse fuel mix helps mitigate increases in any one type of generation.
Transmission through the substation
WFEC owns and operates more than 3,800 miles of transmission line and more than 330 substations and switch stations, which serve its member systems.
WFEC continues to improve and expand its transmission system to help with transmission congestion that occurs when the capacity of power lines is insufficient to manage the amount of electricity being transmitted. Shortages of transmission capacity, particularly in electric grids, are a growing concern.
Distribution
Electricity distribution is the final stage of delivering power to co-op members, taking it from substations to individual homes and businesses.
This system provides a safe and reliable supply of electricity for daily use; however, the rising expenses associated with modernizing energy infrastructure must be recovered through the cost of power.
For additional information, please visit www.wfec.com.