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PLANNED OUTAGE: There will be a scheduled power interruption in the Mabton, South Grandview and South Prosser areas along Highway 22 from approximately 11 p.m. Thursday, October 15 to 6:30 a.m. Friday, October 16. Bonneville Power Administration will be performing necessary maintenance on equipment feeding Benton REA’s Mabton substation during this time.

For those impacted, plan to have a safe, alternative heat source overnight. If you rely on electricity for medical equipment and do not have a generator, consider staying with a friend or family member Thursday night.

If you have questions about this outage, please contact Engineering during office hours at 509-786-8252. For all other questions or to report an outage, call 800-221-6987 at any time. We apologize for any inconvenience this planned outage may cause. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

If your home or neighborhood is experiencing an electrical power outage, please report it by calling 800-221-6987 or 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

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Benton REA

Watch the 83rd Annual Meeting Video

Our first ever online annual meeting was October 21 at 6:30 p.m. We heard from Benton REA's Board President Mike Freepons, Vice President Connie Krull, Secretary/Treasurer Catherine Russell and General Manager Mike Bradshaw. Click here to watch the recording.

 

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Bill Assistance Now Available

Two local community action agencies are now accepting applications for Benton REA’s new bill assistance program. Qualifying residential members who need assistance paying their electric bill may apply. Click to learn more.

Our Lobby is Closed to Support Community Health

Benton REA & PowerNET

Offices Closed Until Further Notice

In response to COVID-19, Benton REA and PowerNET's Prosser and West Richland offices and community rooms are closed to the public until further notice. The safety of our employees, members and community remains our highest priority. Benton REA and PowerNET personnel will continue to be accessible by calling 800-221-6987, Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Power outages can be reported by calling 800-221-6987 or through SmartHub.

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EV & Plug-In Hybrid Purchase Incentive

Benton REA offers up to $100 to members who purchase an electric vehicle and $25 for plug-in hybrid vehicles. Click here for details and the application. 

Also, receive $300 when you install a Level 2 smart, in-home charging station. Click to learn more about our electric vehicle programs. 

Recent Co-op News

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Don’t Worry: Enroll in AutoPay

October 21, 2020
There is plenty to worry about in 2020. Why let paying your electric or internet bill be on that list? Benton REA’s automatic payment plan allows you to have your Benton REA payments drawn directly from your bank account, your credit card or your debit card. You will never have...
On August 31, 2020, an Ellensburg Solar technician installed solar panels on the roof of a YCH building in Sunnyside. PHOTO COURTESY OF YCH

YCH Installs Largest Solar Array in State

October 20, 2020
In August, Yakima Chief Hops, a 100% farmer-owned hop supplier for the brewing industry and a Benton REA member, announced its latest solar panel installation. YCH now has 3,706 solar panels, the largest rooftop solar array in Washington state. YCH has offices located across the globe, but the company’s headquarters...
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Plant Windbreak Trees and Save Energy

October 8, 2020
It’s been said the Tri-Cities is a windy area. You’ll get no argument from most area residents. Wind erodes our soil and leads to nasty dust storms. Winter winds can increase a home’s heating costs 10% to 40%. Wind can also be just plain annoying. You can’t stop the wind,...
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Manager’s Message – October 2020, Dam Support, Annual Meeting Invitation

October 1, 2020
Dear Members, In April, many of you chose to stand up for our lower Snake River hydroelectric dams. We received 173 letters from Benton REA members which we mailed to the federal agencies drafting the Columbia River system Operations (CRSO) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). They received more than 56,000 comments...
A ductless heat pump outdoor unit. Photo by Lincoln Barbour, courtesy of NEEA.

Residential HVAC Rebates Increase

September 22, 2020
Benton REA᾽s residential rebates have recently increased for efficient  heating and cooling systems. Ductless Heat Pump - $1,300 This technology is ideal for smaller homes currently without ductwork. Benton REA᾽s ductless heat pump rebate increased to $1,300. Heat Pump - Up to $1,600 Rebates for a new heat pump range...
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Annual Meeting Goes Virtual

September 22, 2020
You’re invited to join Benton REA for the virtual 83rd Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Benton REA is unable to host a member appreciation event and in-person annual meeting in 2020. Adapting with the current events, the board of trustees...
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Transmission: From Dam to Doorstep

September 19, 2020
Once the force of a flowing river is turned into electricity at hydroelectric dams, it still has a long way to go before reaching your house, business or school. This energy now must flow along transmission lines, sometimes hundreds of miles from its source. When electricity first leaves a dam,...
Can you spare your pocket change? Round up your bill to help your neighbors and Benton REA will match our giving up to %5,000 (thru Oct. 31 2020)

Spare Change For Good

August 31, 2020
Round up your electric bill to help fellow member; Benton REA will match $5,000 What can you buy with $6? You could spend it on a large, flavored, cold brew and a tip at your favorite coffee drive-thru. Six dollars will almost pay for a car wash. If that $6...
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Final Environmental Impact Statement Affirms Lower Snake River Dams Should Remain

August 26, 2020
More than 56,000 comments were submitted to the federal agencies drafting the Columbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement (CRSO EIS). At least 173 of those were from Benton REA members who responded to our call to action in April. The final EIS was released on July 31 by the...
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Check Your Circuit Breakers Before Reporting An Outage

August 26, 2020
Parts of your home—including outlets and entire walls—can lose power when circuits are overloaded. If your power goes out unexpectedly, check your home’s circuit breakers and main breaker before calling to report an outage. If a Benton REA crew is dispatched and the problem is on your side of the...