Your Union Rural Electric (URE) membership offers so much more than stable electric and natural gas rates, unmatched power reliability, and timely restoration efforts. URE is proud to provide members with numerous benefits.
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. 1 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 1-time bill credit to members who sign up for SmartHub’s AutoPay and Paperless features!