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A Message to Our Members About Electric Rates

We are adjusting electric rates to address rising costs, while working every day to keep bills as low as possible and continue providing the reliable service our members count on. The rate change will take effect with bills received in April. 

2026 Rate Change

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The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay for home heating costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households. We encourage you to contact them immediately if you feel you are eligible for aid. (Eligibility is based on energy costs, household size and the three most recent months of income.) 

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Go Green, Save Green: Going Geothermal

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