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Claims Inquiry Process
Union Rural Electric Cooperative (URE) strives to provide safe, reliable electric service and to conduct its operations in a manner that protects the public and member property. While we work hard to prevent problems, situations may occasionally arise where a…
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…
Groundworker
OUTAGE ALERT
⚠️ OUTAGE UPDATE 10:15pm – Crews remain on the scene of the outage on McKitrick Road, which is still affecting 11 members. During restoration work, a gas line at the site was damaged and must be repaired before our crews…
Power Usage Alerts
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…
Manage SmartHub Contacts and Notifications
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…
Win a Balloon Ride or Weekend Passes to the 2026 All Ohio Balloon Fest!
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…
Youth Tour 2026 Highlights
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…
Information Regarding Grid Growth Ventures Letters
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…
Celebrating 36 Years of Service: Congratulations, Martin Nicol
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…