Stop by and See Us at the Iowa State Fair!

When you visit the Iowa State Fair this summer, stop by and see us in the newly renovated 4-H Exhibits Building on the southwest corner of the fairgrounds! While you're reading, keep an eye out for this month's code in our #SmartChoices article and you could win!

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  • Member Resources for COVID-19

    Member Resources for COVID-19

    Check out our resource page for more information regarding your co-op and the coronavirus pandemic.

  • 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.

  • Switch Makes Cents Frequently Asked Questions

    Learn more about the Switch Makes Cents Load Management Program!

  • Are You Loading Your Dishwasher Correctly?

    You may think you have the best system for putting dishes in your dishwasher … but do you really? These tips will help you save energy and enjoy cleaner dishes.

  • Keep Outdoor Playtime Safe

    Kids need plenty of outdoor play time. However, they need to know these electrical safety rules to avoid disaster this summer.

  • What to Do if You Hit a Power Pole

    Hitting a power pole (or other electrical equipment) creates a scary and dangerous situation. Here’s how to keep your cool and remain safe.

  • Take Control of High Summer Bills

    As a result of summer’s heat and humidity, most of us switch on our air conditioning units and see our electric bills get higher as a result. Learn how you can keep those bills from skyrocketing.

  • Electrical Safety When Swimming, Fishing and Boating

    Stay vigilant when on the water. Weather and electric lines close by can be dangerous when you are near water.

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!