By Doug Roles, Vice President of Member Services
January 4, 2021
For the second year in a row, Valley Rural Electric Cooperative is reducing the rate members pay for one month's electricity. The bill Valley members receive in January reflects a three-cent cut in the kilowatt-hour rate for electricity used in December 2020.
Submitted by JohnBookwalter on January 4, 2021 - 11:27am
Cherished family memories often involve the twinkling lights of decorations inside and outside the home. Don't let the bright and colorful sparkle of the season distract you from taking the precautions you need to stay safe when decorating. Valley Rural Electric Cooperative and Safe Electricity offer these tips as you prepare for the holidays.
Submitted by JohnBookwalter on December 3, 2020 - 10:23am
October is National Co-op Month. This event recognizes the advantages of membership in a cooperative and the benefits cooperatives supply to their members and to their communities.
What does it mean to be a member of a cooperative?
It's a matter of principles, seven to be exact.
Submitted by JohnBookwalter on October 1, 2020 - 12:04pm
Many safety hazards are obvious and can been seen, smelled, or heard: that wrinkled rug you could trip on, spoiled food that could make you sick, icy pavement that could cause a nasty fall, or a weather siren announcing an impending tornado. Electrical hazards, however, are often undetectable. While some you can see, smell, or feel, for example outlets that are warm to the touch or lights that constantly flicker, many others you cannot.
Submitted by JohnBookwalter on July 16, 2020 - 4:11pm
Valley Rural Electric Cooperative recently awarded 15 $1,000 scholarships for the 2020-21 academic year to high school seniors as well as students already enrolled in post-secondary institutions.
Submitted by JohnBookwalter on July 14, 2020 - 2:53pm
Effective June 1, all Valley REC offices have reopened to members and the public. If you are stopping by to make a payment or for other business, we ask that you observe social distancing and other CDC guidelines. Our regular business hours are Mondays through Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Submitted by JohnBookwalter on June 1, 2020 - 9:05am
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the state-wide school closures, we have modified some of the procedures for our scholarship process for this year.
Submitted by JohnBookwalter on April 16, 2020 - 4:59pm
April is National Safe Digging Month. It reminds us all that, as we begin beautifying our yards, we shouldn't just dig in. According to 811, the "Call Before You Dig" national hotline, an underground utility is damaged every nine minutes because someone didn't call before digging.
Submitted by JohnBookwalter on March 31, 2020 - 4:48pm
For the second year in a row, Valley Rural Electric Cooperative is reducing the rate members pay for one month's electricity. The bill Valley members receive in January reflects a three-cent cut in the kilowatt-hour rate for electricity used in December 2020.
Cherished family memories often involve the twinkling lights of decorations inside and outside the home. Don't let the bright and colorful sparkle of the season distract you from taking the precautions you need to stay safe when decorating. Valley Rural Electric Cooperative and Safe Electricity offer these tips as you prepare for the holidays.
October is National Co-op Month. This event recognizes the advantages of membership in a cooperative and the benefits cooperatives supply to their members and to their communities.
