Join us for the 2022 Annual Meeting Picnic!

We are excited for this year's Annual Meeting Picnic held on Monday, August 22nd from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Join us as we celebrate "Power and Possibilities" at Harrison County REC.

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  • Safety & Education

    Safety & Education

    Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative makes safety a top priority in our industry.

  • RECare

    RECare

    Sign up to participate in HCREC's RECare program which provides funds to be distributed by local community action agencies to help pay winter heating bills and to assist in weatherization of homes of low-income consumers.

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    Rebates & Efficiency

    Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative follows guidelines & sets policy for our Energy Efficiency reporting and rebates program.

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    Budget Billing

    Budget Billing allows you to pay a set amount on your electric utility account monthly, allowing you to better budget for the year.

  • Renewable Energy

    Renewable Energy

    Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative has made an investment in a community solar program that will benefitour member-owners who are interested in investing in renewable technology. There are many benefits of our participation program versus privately-owned systems.

  • Is it time to refresh our cooperative name? We want to hear from you!

    As we look to serve our future membership and embrace opportunities ahead, we want to explore the possibility of revitalizing our name and brand image. But first, we want to hear from you!

  • Summer Reliability

    This article gives a brief overview of power reliability and renewable resources.

  • Air Conditioner and Fan Safety

    During Iowa’s sweltering summer heat, we depend on fans and air conditioning units to help us cool down.

  • Beware of "Save Big" Claims on Energy Bills

    There’s no such thing as a free dinner. Beware of companies making energy-saving claims that sound too good to be true.

  • Understanding Your Power Costs and Credits

    Harrison County REC’s mission is to safely provide reliable electric power and related services at the best possible value for our members. This article further explains the pass-through cost model used by cooperatives to ensure that you are getting the best possible value for each kilowatt that you use.

  • Switch Makes Cents Frequently Asked Questions

    Learn more about the Switch Makes Cents Load Management Program!

  • Use Outdoor Rental Equipment Safely

    Are you planning to rent a scissor or boom lift? Scaffolding? A backhoe? If you are going up or digging in, follow these 10 safety tips.

Story of Rural Electric Cooperatives

This quick draw video will tell the story of rural electric cooperatives and why we're proud to be member-owned.

Community

Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative offers programs to the youth of all ages in the communities of our service territory.

  • Safety Demonstrations

    At Harrison County REC, safety is our main priority. We promote this by practice and teaching to those of all ages that we serve in our community!

  • Scholarships

    Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative chooses students of our members for the annual $1,000 Basin Scholarship!

  • Youth Tour

    Are you a Junior in high school? Want to receive an all expense paid trip to Washington DC? Check out HCREC's Youth Tour Sponsorship to learn more!