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Navigating Challenges. Powering the Future.
As a member-owned cooperative, Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative operates not for profit, but for people. This model allows us to spread risk over time, invest strategically, and make decisions that benefit our members not shareholders. That’s a key reason why our system has delivered reliable power for more than 85 years and why it’s uniquely positioned to meet future challenges. Stability Through Planning For decades, Harrison County REC has proudly delivered safe,
Harrison County REC
6 days ago2 min read


Summer Reliability Outlook: What You Should Know
In May, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) released its 2025 Summer Reliability Assessment. What does this mean for western Iowa?
Smart Choices
May 221 min read


Defined electric service areas protect rural Iowans
Perspective column by Leslie Kaufman, executive vice president and general manager of the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives At...
Harrison County REC
Dec 30, 20242 min read


2024-5 Winter Reliability Forecast Optimistic
While the 2024-2025 winter energy reliability outlook is optimistic, the electric grid still faces long-term challenges.
Smart Choices
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Winter Reliability Forecast Shows Adequate Resources
In November, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) released a report outlining its 2024/2025 Winter Reliability...
Harrison County REC
Dec 3, 20244 min read


Harrison County REC and other Co-op Members Participate in 35th Energy Trail Tour
This summer marked the 35th annual Energy Trail Tour season. Over 120 electric cooperative member-owners from western and north-central...
Harrison County REC
Sep 5, 20243 min read


“Co-op Leader to Congress: ‘Rolling Blackouts Cannot Become New Normal’” by Erin Kelly, NRECA
The push to rapidly replace always-available energy sources could spark rolling blackouts across America, the leader of a Midwest...
Harrison County REC
Jul 14, 20232 min read


Paying the Price of Power Theft
Thieves sometimes think of it as a crime that won’t hurt anybody. Someone illegally hooks into a power supply, hooks up a line that has...
Harrison County REC
May 23, 20232 min read


Winter Reliability: Serving your Energy Needs in Western Iowa
The topic of reliable and affordable power is a newsworthy one. When temperatures drop, the available power supply becomes a prominent news.
Harrison County REC
Jan 31, 20234 min read
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