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"The mission of Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative is to safely provide reliable electric power and related services at the best possible value for our members."

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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.

  • Join us for a Holiday Open House!

    Join us for a holiday open house at Harrison County REC on December 4th, 5th and 6th!

  • Energizing Our Community - a letter from Manager, Joe Farley

    Energizing Our Community - Word from Manager, Joe Farley

  • December Membership Spotlight - The Andersons Marathon Holdings LLC

    Each month Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative features a member from our lines. The power of community comes from people who live, work, and play here in our towns and we want to share the many stories that come from the 2,300 members that we serve. This month, our membership spotlight recognizes The Andersons Marathon Holdings LLC in Denison, Iowa.

  • Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative Holiday Hours

    Check out our 2019 Holiday Hours!

  • Prepare Your Home for Winter

    Check out these Top 20 list of chores to do now to get your home prepared for winter.

  • Clever - and Safe - Storage for Holiday Decorations

    These six tips can help you bring order to the chaos of storing holiday decorations for another year.

  • Congratulations to Director, Kent Kersten!

    Congratulations to Kent Kersten for completing the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate program!

  • Give a Smart Holiday Gift

    These smart products also make smart presents, as their energy savings and convenience are gifts that keep on giving.

  • Winter Is on Its Way: How Can You Save on Heating Costs?

    Cold temperatures and brisk breezes bring a chill to the air—outside and inside our homes, too. Take these steps for extra warmth in your home.

  • It's Time to Stop a Taxing Problem for Rural Iowa

    Tax law changes create risks for raising rates for members of electric cooperatives: a perspective by Chuck Soderberg, executive vice president and general manager of Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives.

  • Candle Safety

    Candles throw off a warm glow, lighting your dinner table or brightening your holiday décor. However, an open flame is a fire danger.

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.

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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!