Ohio Cooperative Living Magazine

Every day, homes, farms and businesses across Union County rely on the steady hum of electricity.

Spring is a season of renewal — and a great time to refresh your energy habits, too.

Thank a Lineworker

Tornadoes can strike with little warning, leaving behind downed power lines, damaged electrical equipment, and dangerous debris.

Union Rural Electric Cooperative (URE) is celebrating 2 employees — Member Services Manager Barb Burns and Crew Leader Sam Bevis — who recently graduated from a statewide leadership development program designed to strengthen the skills of the cooperative workforce.

Bring on Spring & Cash Back!

Demand for electricity in the U.S. is booming.

Union Rural Electric Cooperative (URE) is attempting to locate former members who have unclaimed funds remaining from the 2021 general retirement refund, which included member credits, also referred to as capital credits, from service years 2001 and 2020.

From Mailboxes to Inboxes: Staying Connected With Your Cooperative

URE is attempting to locate former members who have unclaimed funds remaining from the 2021 general retirement refund, which included member credits, also referred to as capital credits, from service years 2001 and 2020.

While we talk frequently about investing in infrastructure and technology to ensure reliable delivery of electricity, our co-op makes additional investments that are crucial for our future: youth programs that help to develop our members and leaders of tomorrow.

The Cooperative Advantage: Celebrating 90 years

Your online security matters — especially when it comes to managing your electric account. That’s why SmartHub now includes Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), an added layer of protection that helps keep your information safe.

Use our space heater calculator to find out how much they add to your electric bill!

Reflecting on Progress, Planning for the Future

Looking for some simple, low-cost or no-cost ways to save on your energy bills this winter? Look no further!

Union Rural Electric (URE) is democratically governed by the members it serves.

Thankful for the Team That Powers Union Rural Electric (URE)

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Celebrating the Cooperative Difference

Sometimes, severe weather events are forecasted, but sometimes they strike with little to no warning.

Have you ever watched a video or TV show where a person is cooking a meal, then suddenly, they snap their fingers, and the meal is plated and ready to eat? That’s called a jump cut.

Back to School: The Power of Lifelong Learning

2025 Annual Meeting Recap

At URE, we work hard to operate as efficiently as possible to reduce rate impacts.

The Summer Surge: What’s Behind the Power You Use

Electric cooperatives are applauding a recent series of actions announced by the Environmental Protection Agency.

1 electric cooperative doesn’t have much influence on federal policy.

URE Rate Update

It’s time for Union Rural Electric Cooperative (URE) annual natural gas safety inspections, when we inspect the gas line leading up to members’ gas meters to check for leaks or any other damage to the lines.

After 5 years of dedicated service, Director of Information Technology Steve Lentz will retire from Union Rural Electric Cooperative (URE) in June.

How Extreme Summer Temps Affect Reliability

Carnegie Libraries Have Influenced & Enriched the Lives of Generations of Ohioans

The Operation Round Up Board extends its heartfelt gratitude to Gene Nicol and Jeff Grose for their dedicated service to the board.

The Cooperative Difference: Board Approves $2,760,000 Refund

Union Rural Electric Cooperative’s (URE) VP of Engineering, Matt Zarnosky, recently partnered with Mackenzie Segner, a math and engineering teacher at Fairbanks High School, to bring an engaging and educational experience to students — Electricity 101.

You probably don’t think about them until your power goes out, but electric lineworkers protect your homes and communities, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Thank a Lineworker

“Gee, it sure would be great to camoufl age that green metal box in my yard,” you might think while planning your next landscaping project.

There’s a lot going on in the space around our homes.

Capital Credits Every Member Gets a Share

This past December, Union Rural Electric Cooperative (URE) employees embraced the holiday spirit, making a significant impact both locally and internationally.

After 25 years of dedicated service to URE, Tim Sherwood will retire this month.

Budget-Friendly Ways To Keep Warm This Winter

Do We Have Unclaimed Funds for You? Or Someone You Know?

Electricity is essential for nearly every aspect of daily life — so essential that we rarely think about how it’s produced and delivered to our homes.

Looking Ahead & Finding Value in the Cooperative Difference

This past October, 45 leaders from cooperatives across the country attended the inaugural Executive Leadership Program presented by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

Deck the halls with LED holiday lights.

Lighting Up Lives