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May is Electrical Safety Month
Benton REA recognizes Electrical Safety Month every May, but it is important to practice safety year-round. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, thousands of people in the U.S. are critically injured or electrocuted as a result of electrical fires and accidents in their own homes. Many of these accidents are preventable.
Here are five ways to prevent electrical accidents in your home.
Read MorePrograms to Help You Pay Your Electric Bill
Benton REA has programs available to help you pay your electric bill. We understand life can be tough and it’s easy to fall behind. We want to make sure you can get back on your feet, by offering financial assistance and guiding you to the right services.
Read More5 Ways to Help You Save on Your Summer Energy Bill
5 ways that can help you save energy, money, and increase the comfort of your home. These tips can help decrease your utility bill.
Read MorePlanting Trees and Bushes for Energy Efficiency
Careful planning can lead to a beautiful, safe, energy saving landscape. Spring and summer are opportune times for yard work and DIY projects. Making improvements to your landscaping can provide valuable shade and promote better efficiency, lowering your summer energy bills. Large deciduous (leaf-shedding) trees planted on the east, west, and northwest sides of your…
Read MoreFederal Hydro System Powers Region Through Arctic Blast
Federal dams were operating at levels not seen since the age of aluminum smelters in the Northwest and were key to keeping the lights on.
Read MoreSeeking Candidates for Board Districts 7 and 8
Benton REA is seeking candidates for Board Districts 7 and 8.
Read MoreYou Have the Power to Care
In September 2020, Benton REA launched the Power to Care bill assistance program. Now, the program has helped income-qualified members pay nearly $85,000 in past-due bills. Donating to the Fund Each month, 744 Benton REA members choose to round up their electric bill to the nearest dollar or more. Since 2020, members have donated $57,464.14.…
Read MoreBenton REA Hires Andrew Gould as VP of Engineering & Operations
Benton REA is pleased to announce the hiring of Andrew W. Gould, P.E. as Benton REA’s Vice President of Engineering and Operations. As a third-generation engineer, Gould brings 12 years of experience in the utility industry. He has dedicated his career to the safe and reliable transmission and distribution of electricity and communications while striving…
Read MoreAre Portable Space Heaters Efficient?
Small space heaters are meant to do exactly as their name says: heat a small space. Unfortunately, many people use portable space heaters to heat their entire home, which takes a toll on their energy bills. Whether you should use space heaters depends on your home’s efficiency and energy needs. If you’re using a space…
Read MoreClaim Your Ownership Cash
Benton REA members, you may have money on the table. Each year the Benton REA Board of Trustees chooses to pay back ownership credits to members, and thousands of those checks go uncashed. After one year, uncashed checks become unclaimed and the funds are transferred to Benton REA’s Education Fund. Benton REA can use money…
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