Residential HVAC Rebates Increase

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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 from $200 to $1,600, depending…

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Annual Meeting Goes Virtual

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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 passed a resolution declaring an…

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Transmission: From Dam to Doorstep

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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, it is high voltage, meaning…

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Nominate a Local Hero in National Cooperative Contest

Inspired by a member of your co-op community? Your nominee could win up to $5,000. #WhoPowersYou

Benton REA and Touchstone Energy Cooperatives are pleased to announce the #WhoPowersYou contest celebrating local heroes. It’s a chance for Benton REA members and employees to nominate someone making a difference in the community, and an opportunity to celebrate the power of human connections. In addition to being nationally recognized, nominees can win up to…

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Manager’s Message – September 2020, Recognizing Our Nation’s Workforce

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Dear Members, Labor Day is Monday, September 7. We typically celebrate with family backyard barbecues, but the holiday’s history was not as relaxing. The recognition of our nation’s workforce was created by the labor movement in the 19th century. Labor Day became a federal holiday when signed into law by President Grover Cleveland on June…

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