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If your home or neighborhood is experiencing an electrical power outage, please report it by calling 800-221-6987 or 509-786-1626. You may also click the "Report an Outage" button below. To view all current outages that are affecting more than 10 members, click the "View Outage Map" button. 

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Featured News and Services

A woman uses the Benton REA and PowerNET kiosk at Prosser's Lep-Re-Kon Harvest Foods.

Benton REA & PowerNET

New Payment Kiosks

Benton REA’s new payment kiosks are at Lep-Re-Kon Harvest Foods in Prosser and Yoke’s Fresh Market in West Richland. Bills can be paid at the kiosks using cash, check or card anytime the stores are open. Payments are posted to members’ accounts immediately, and the process is easy. Click to learn more.

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Benton REA

Hydropower Needs You, Write In Today

Hydropower and many other benefits of the lower Snake River dams are under attack at both the state and federal levels. The voices of dam breaching proponents are being heard. Our representatives need to hear your voice, too. Click to learn more and to submit your comments before it's too late.

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PowerNET

Broadband Internet Now Available

Broadband service, up to 100x100 Mbps download and upload speed, is now available within 1 mile of Granger’s Cherry Hill and the Whitstran and Ward Gap Road areas of Prosser. And more tower locations are coming soon! Click to learn more and complete our free signal test request. 

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Benton REA

Claim Your Ownership Cash

Each year the Benton REA Board of Trustees chooses to pay back ownership credits to members, and thousands of those checks go uncashed. Call us to update your contact information so you will receive your ownership credit payments.

Recent Co-op News

A chart showing the contributions and payments from the Power to Care fund in 2020, 2021 and 2022

You Have the Power to Care

September 6, 2022
In September 2020, Benton REA launched the Power to Care bill assistance program. Two years later, the program has helped income-qualified members pay nearly $30,000 in past-due bills. Donating to the Fund Each month, 582 Benton REA members choose to round up their electric bill to the nearest dollar or...
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Five Easy Ways to Exercise Your Civic Duty

September 3, 2022
September 20 is National Voter Registration Day America’s electric cooperatives, including Benton REA, understand the value of building relationships with elected officials at all levels of government. Many important policy issues directly impact electric utilities and ultimately, you, the consumer-members we proudly serve. Strengthening our relationships with elected leaders positions...
West Richland Mayor Brent Gerry, right, accepts an energy-efficiency incentive check from Bob Evans, vice president of the Benton REA Board of Trustees. PHOTO BY SHANNON OLSEN

Wastewater Treatment Efficiencies Save City 1.7 Million kWh

September 1, 2022
On August 9, Benton REA presented the city of West Richland the second of two rebates for energy-efficiency improvements to its wastewater treatment plant. “Since 2016, there have been two major efforts completed where energy savings has persisted and reduced operational expenses for the city of West Richland ratepayers,” says...
Kristi Thien, nutrition services director with Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels, accepts a donation from the Cooperative Balloon Associates, presented by Benton REA Board President Connie Krull. Behind them, the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives hot air balloon prepares for a tethered flight. PHOTO BY ELECIA COPENHAVER

Hot Air Balloon Gives Free Rides for Charity

September 1, 2022
Benton REA employees choose Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels for Cooperative Balloon Associates' donation The Cooperative Balloon Associates donated $510 to Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels on behalf of Benton REA. Every day the hot air balloon is flown, a monetary contribution is made to a local charity on behalf of the...
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Lasers Protect Birds and Prevent Large Electric Outages

September 1, 2022
Why do you live where you live? Is it close to where you earn your income that feeds your family? Is it a structurally sound building in a safe neighborhood? These are the same reasons birds choose to nest inside electric substations. The steel beams and small hiding spots within...
A mother, son, father and daughter sit at a couch looking at a map for their family emergency plan. Emergency supplies and food are on the coffee table. Backpacks and clothes are on the couch and floor.

Be A Fam With A Plan

August 14, 2022
It’s not pleasant to think about worst-case scenarios, but a little planning can make a big difference if the worst happens. Follow these tips to avoid feeling helpless during a disaster. Before Communicate:  Talk with your family about who to call, where to go and what to do if disaster...
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Wildfire Season Safety

August 11, 2022
Dear Members, So far this year, local fire districts have already had to deal with a significant number of structure fires and wildfires. Benton REA is grateful for the men and women who protect our homes, businesses and Benton REA’s electric infrastructure. It is the policy of Benton REA to...
A green lawn tractor digs a post hole along a fence line. Dirt is exposed on a green grassy area. Call 811 before you dig.

Digging Into Summer

August 11, 2022
August 11 is National 811 Day--Call 811 before you dig If you are finally getting around to your summer backyard projects, it’s not too late to call 811. August 11 (8-11) is National 811 Day, a time to remember safety in all projects—especially those that require digging near underground utility...
Benton REA members eat lunch at the 85th annual meeting.

Freepons, Evans Reelected at 85th Annual Meeting

August 1, 2022
Benton REA Trustees Mike Freepons, district 2; and Bob Evans, district 3 were reelected to serve three-year terms on the Benton REA Board of Trustees. Final votes were counted during the 85th Annual Meeting of Members on July 16, at Leona Libby Middle School in West Richland. Nearly 600 people...
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Stay Fresh: Five Tips for Better Indoor Air Quality

July 31, 2022
We spend a lot of time indoors. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates the average American spends 90% of their life indoors. Does anyone suddenly have the urge to go for a longwalk? Additionally, our homes are becoming better insulated and sealed with less air infiltration—which is great for...