Monthly Archives: February 2012

APPLY NOW for YOUTH TOUR – trip to Washington DC

Get An All-Expenses Paid Tour of Washington DC! Every year URE sponsors ONE local high school sophomore or junior on the trip to Washington DC. This year the trip is from June 15 to June 21. Meet hundreds of students …

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Co-op Wins Tougher Copper Theft Laws

By Michael W. Kahn | ECT Staff Writer Published: February 21st, 2012 After repeatedly being a victim of copper theft, a Florida electric cooperative successfully fought for tough new ordinances in two counties it serves, and is now taking the …

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Obama includes funding for Piketon plant in 2013 budget

By  Jessica Wehrman  and  Jack Torry Monday February 13, 2012 2:20 PM Larry Downing | ReutersCopies of President Barack Obama’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget are seen stacked inside the House Budget Committee room on Capitol Hill in Washington. WASHINGTON – …

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Job Posting: Substation Special Equipment Technician

Union Rural Electric seeks to fill the position of Substation Special Equipment Technician. This position is responsible for substation construction, maintenance, inspections and testing as well as SCADA hardware installation and maintenance. This position requires regular use of a personal …

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Thanks to all who came to URE Energy Day!

Union Rural Electric Cooperative held its first ever Energy Day on Saturday, March 17th.  Attending members heard “No Cost/Low Cost Energy Efficiency Tips” and “The Home Energy Audit” presentations from Paul Gillespie, URE energy advisor.  These sessions provided members with …

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