



Our Commitment to Reliable Service Providing safe, reliable electric service is one of URE’s most important responsibilities. I understand that people depend on electricity more than ever. Although URE’s system reliability has continually improved throughout the last 90 years, outages…
OUTAGE UPDATE 2:18pm – URE currently has 8 active outages across our service territory, affecting 30 members. With more storms moving into the area, additional outages are possible. Our crews continue working to restore power as quickly and safely as…
Receive timely Power Usage Alerts to monitor your electricity consumption and stay informed about unusual usage patterns. Eliminate any surprises With Power Usage Alerts, you can receive a text message or e-mail notification for high or low power use. Steps…
Sign up to receive email and/or text notifications for Billing, Usage, Service and other related reasons via your SmartHub account. Notifications can be sent to your cell phone, tablet or computer. Be Notified How and When You Want Just a…
Whether you’ve always dreamed of floating above Union County in a hot air balloon or simply want to enjoy an unforgettable weekend at the All Ohio Balloon Fest, URE has you covered! We’re giving away: Balloon rides are not guaranteed…
URE delegate Ben Zahn joined students from across Ohio for the 2026 Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives Youth Tour, spending a week in Washington, D.C., exploring the nation’s capital while developing leadership skills, meeting elected officials and learning more about the Cooperative…
URE is aware that some members and landowners have recently received letters from Grid Growth Ventures regarding a proposed transmission infrastructure project in Ohio. Grid Growth Ventures is a joint venture between Transource Energy and FirstEnergy Transmission. According to the…
After 36 years of dedicated service to URE, Operations Manager Martin Nicol is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, mentorship and unwavering commitment to the members and employees he has served throughout his career. Martin’s journey at URE began…
🚨 OUTAGE UPDATE 🚨 6:50pm – Power has been restored to many affected members; however, 747 members remain without service. Crews are still on the scene and continue working to safely restore power to the remaining members. The current estimated…