URE Values Me
Since 1936, URE has provided reliable, affordable power to its local communities. As a URE member, you can rest assured your cooperative team is working for the best interests of your family and community.
Here are 3 reasons why your URE membership is valuable:
- History of Stable Rates
As a not-for-profit cooperative, URE provides members with reliable, at-cost electricity and manages costs to lessen the impact of rate adjustments. That’s the cooperative difference! URE makes it easy for members to manage their bills by offering a variety of payment options and providing helpful overviews of their natural gas and electric - Unmatched Power Reliability
Each year, URE invests in improvements to our electric system to ensure our members have power when they need it most, resulting in a 99.99% rate of power availability. - Timely Restoration Efforts
Our team lives and works in the communities we serve, so we respond to power disruptions quickly! We work around the clock to restore power and provide members with outage updates along the way. Members can stay informed of restoration efforts with this outage map.
Your membership value doesn’t stop there! URE provides value to its members in countless ways.
- The Cooperative Difference
Electric co-ops are unique because our members are our owners and we exist to serve you, not to turn a profit. As a not-for-profit electric and natural gas distribution cooperative, URE returns excess revenue to members once operating costs have been covered. These refunds are called “capital credits” and are typically returned in the form of a bill credit. To date, URE has refunded over $34 million to members! - Concern for Community
URE is focused on enriching the lives of our members and sustainably developing the communities we serve. One of the ways we demonstrate this commitment is by sponsoring events and donating to local organizations. In 2023, URE was proud to provide over $53,000 in sponsorships and donations! - SmartHub Account Management
Members of URE can safely and easily manage their electric and natural gas accounts with SmartHub – a free, online system. With SmartHub, members can pay their bills, monitor energy usage, report power outages, and receive account notifications. Plus, URE offers a $10 one-time bill credit to members who sign up for SmartHub’s AutoPay and Paperless features! - Energy Savings Opportunities
URE offers members numerous ways to save energy and lower their monthly bills, including rebate programs, energy calculators, and low- or no-cost energy efficiency tips.
Have questions about your URE membership or account? We are here to help! Reach out by calling 937-642-1826 or stopping by our office.
Member satisfaction surveys will begin in May!