News

6/1/2010
It’s official ~ URE building awarded GOLD LEED certification

?Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized green build... click for more

6/1/2010
Community Care Day

?The United Way of Union County, sponsored its annual Community Care Day May 18. The following URE e... click for more

6/1/2010
Board officers re-elected

?At the May board reorganizational meeting, elections were held for board officers. Jeff Wilson retu... click for more

6/1/2010
Keep the 4th Fun

?Fourth of July fun often involves parades, picnics and fireworks. If fireworks will be part of your... click for more

6/1/2010
Easy summer cooling tips

?If your home is too hot in the summer, there are many ways you can help keep heat out of your house... click for more

6/1/2010
Keep cool this summer

• Replace standard incandescent lightbulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs. The electricity use... click for more

2/5/2009
Go Green, Go Paperless

URE now is offering its members the opportunity to Go Green by electing to no longer receive a paper... click for more

2/5/2009
Payments no longer accepted in the field

Beginning in January, we eliminated the practice of accepting payments in the field by our servicema... click for more

2/5/2009
Operation Round Up

The Board received five new applications for the month of December. Four of the applications were de... click for more

1/1/2009
Safety Accreditation Maintained in 2008

President to Memberby ROGER YODERWhen I took over managing the Cooperative 17 years ago, I had a lis... click for more

1/1/2009
Infrared should not be BLACK

by PAUL GILLESPIEIn today's economy, being energy efficient in your home is just one simple step to ... click for more

1/1/2009
Where are they now?

by SUE GIBSONEver wonder if the OREC college scholarship really makes a difference? We know, first h... click for more

1/1/2009
Serve your co-op, serve the community

Interested in making a difference and leading Union County? The call for interest in running for the... click for more

1/1/2009
Capital Credit Checks ~ the cooperative difference

Capital Credit refund checks are on the way from URE. The Board of Trustees approved the return of $... click for more

1/1/2009
Marysville Fire Department hosts radio station

November proved to be an exciting month for the Marysville Fire department. Radio station B107.9 set... click for more

1/1/2009
Operation Round Up

Dirk Nordberg has assumed the duty of Treasurer of the Board. Tom Graham received a donation from hi... click for more

12/1/2008
Campaign continues with newly elected officials

There's no sugarcoating the power crisis we face as Americans. Largely because of sharply rising cos... click for more

12/1/2008
It’s that time again! ~ Care Train auction 08

The program, which began with a cardboard box placed inside the entrance of a local Burger King, has... click for more

12/1/2008
CFL vs LEDs which will win?

What is a CFL and what is a LED, you might ask? The CFL is a compact florescent light bulb and the L... click for more

12/1/2008
Grand Opening…It’s a wrap

Our Grand Opening events came to a close in October.Energy Efficiency Home Seminars ~ Our energy adv... click for more

12/1/2008
CFL Mercury Content - Energy Star Standards Update

The September 12, 2008, issue of Inside E.P.A. Weekly Report indicated Energy Star is poised to impo... click for more

12/1/2008
Round Up update

At October's meeting the URE Trust Board reviewed twelve applications from individuals. Only one app... click for more

11/1/2008
Storms like Ike showcase best of URE

At the peak of the wind storm that we knew as Ike, about half of the URE distribution system had no ... click for more

11/1/2008
Don’t get burned by energy scams

by Christine GrammesThe devices could not be simpler-a small gray box that plugs into an electrical ... click for more

11/1/2008
Newly elected officials need to hear from you

America's electric cooperatives are facing a huge energy challenge: meeting the nation's growing app... click for more

11/1/2008
Grand opening ceremony

Community leaders greet new building with enthusiastic support for its energy initiativesThree years... click for more

11/1/2008
Keeping an eye on the grid with SCADA

by Scott GatesCo-op employees have a full plate when they are out around town. Along with repairs an... click for more

11/1/2008
Use your space heater safely

Many people turn to space heaters -- both electric models and those powered by kerosene or even wood... click for more

11/1/2008
CFL Exchange

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11/1/2008
Co-op Card

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11/1/2008
Office Closed

URE will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th. ... click for more

11/1/2008
New Drop Box

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10/1/2008
Energy theft policy will be enforced

It is a problem that not only costs every member more in the monthly bill, but it puts people at ris... click for more

10/1/2008
A ‘CFL’ is not the Canadian Football League!

Just what is a CFL? It is a Compact Fluorescent Light bulb. It is a light bulb that uses up to 75 pe... click for more

10/1/2008
Linked Up

GLACIER RIDGE METRO PARK PAVED THE WAY FOR COOPERATIVE INTERCONNECTIONS STATEWIDESince 1968, URE has... click for more

10/1/2008
Youth Tour Review

"Apply for youth tour. you won't regret it!"The best way I know of to thank you for selec... click for more

10/1/2008
Round Up update

One young family of six was able to avoid eviction in September when Operation Round Up provided $97... click for more

10/1/2008
Richwood Independent Fair contestants sell prize winners to URE

Two local youth received the rewards of their hard work when they auctioned their fair projects at t... click for more

10/1/2008
Congratulations!

Congratulations to Liz Brashears, our online winner of $100 energy credit. Thomas Jackson, Donald Si... click for more

8/27/2008
Dialogue with Congress

"Our Energy Our Future"During congressional recess this summer and throughout the election... click for more

8/27/2008
The Secrets of load calculations revealed

A load calculation is how a home's heating and cooling system is sized. This calculation tabulates t... click for more

8/26/2008
Union County youth receive 4-H support

URE is proud that one of its most significant sponsorship efforts each year is supporting the youth ... click for more

8/26/2008
Operation Round-Up

URE members make a big difference with small change in Union County!Participating members have each ... click for more

8/26/2008
Going out on a pole

Equipment installations violate URE policy, put life at riskA new problem has cropped up the last fe... click for more

8/26/2008
The time is now

URE's office renovation sets an energy and ecology exampleView the full October events calendarJoin ... click for more

8/26/2008
Free bulb exchange program makes switch easier

Saving money on your electric bill doesn't necessarily require a lot of effort or cash. Some of the ... click for more

8/15/2008
It costs everyone... URE cracks down on power theft

By BRAD GIBSON“Theft of electricity is like shoplifting... It costs everyone," says URE VP of M... click for more

8/1/2008
Prescription discounts prove to be top card benefit

The latest benefit of the Co-op Connections® Card program offers further proof being a member of an... click for more

8/1/2008
Bills for August will reflect rate increase

On June 28, the URE Board approved an increase of $0.00215/kWh to the generation service Energy Char... click for more

8/1/2008
The Festivals of Union County

By EILEEN TUTTLESummertime living may be easy, but there is nothing slow about the good life in Unio... click for more

8/1/2008
General contractor learns to build it green

Story by DANA KINSEY, THOMAS & MARKER;Photos by EILEEN TUTTLEEditors note: A special thanks to T... click for more

7/1/2008
Caring equals insulating - NEW photos

Insulation and infiltration were the buzz-words for a team of URE employees on Community Care Day, M... click for more

6/30/2008
Energy hog AC slaughtering you?

Replace it with a heat pumpBefore making any air conditioning decisions consider this: What type of ... click for more

6/30/2008
Nuclear Power and Co-ops: Past, Present & Future

President to MemberBY ROGER YODERLike many of you, when I hear discussions surrounding nuclear energ... click for more

6/28/2008
Berry Good for You!

When it comes to raspberries, buying local may be as good for you as it is for Union County.by Eilee... click for more

6/26/2008
New officers elected

The Board officers were elected at May's annual organizational meeting. Continuing in the roles of c... click for more

6/25/2008
No donations made in May

The URE Trust Board considered six applications at its May meeting. The applications considered were... click for more

5/22/2008
Small power cost increase due this summer

In the annual report that arrived a few weeks ago, I mentioned that we expect a rate increase from B... click for more

5/22/2008
Where is the best place to put your energy budget?

Need to cut your energy cost but you are not sure where to start? Several items to consider are: how... click for more

5/22/2008
National lighting bureau weighs in on mercury in compact fluorescent (CFL) lighting

"There's so much misinformation about mercury in compact fluorescent (CFL) lighting, American c... click for more

5/22/2008
72nd annual meeting

Ballot results announced Dale P. Scheiderer, Marysville, was elected to represent District 3. He bea... click for more

5/22/2008
New billing option gives member choices

A new program available this month now allows members to set a budget payment with a choice. Two opt... click for more

5/22/2008
Washington, DC youth tour winner announced

Congratulations Emily Lydic, a junior from North Union High School, she is our Youth Tour 2008 winne... click for more

5/22/2008
URE communications garner awards

Union Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. recently received recognition in the 2008 "Spotlight on ... click for more

5/22/2008
Two community groups benefits from member donations

At April's meeting of the URE Trust Board, three distributions to Operation Round Up applicants were... click for more

5/1/2008
Announcing our Scholarship Winners

Union Rural Electric is proud to announce the winners of our 2008 scholarship program, Union Rural E... click for more

5/1/2008
Take control of your energy supply future

Pressure is mounting for Congress to do something about climate change. And while political debates ... click for more

4/30/2008
2007 Annual Report

To download the 2007 Annual Report.Go to "About URE" on the menu bar, use the drop down ta... click for more

4/29/2008
May is National Electrical Safety month

A number of common consumer products contain mercury, a toxic substance that can be harmful to human... click for more

4/25/2008
Aid applications don’t pass muster

The URE Trust Board met at the end of March to consider applications for Operation Round Up. However... click for more

4/25/2008
Twenty years of service

Congratulations and a big "thank you" to three URE employees celebrating 20 years with the... click for more

4/25/2008
Welcome Zita

Last month Zita Scheiderer joined the finance department in accounts payable. Zita previously worked... click for more

4/25/2008
Management realignment leverages strengths

A personnel change in senior management staff in late March is expected to better utilize the skills... click for more

4/25/2008
Tamper Resistant Outlets protect children

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), approximately 2,400 children receive eme... click for more

4/25/2008
Celebrating the scenic byway anniversary

"We don't have an Old Man's Cave or a Hocking Hills, but we do have the Big Darby Creek which i... click for more

4/25/2008
As in real estate, ductwork location is everything

by PAUL GILLESPIEOutside the thermal barrier in attics and crawl spaces without temperature control,... click for more

4/1/2008
How to control the price of a cleaner world?

In a survey last summer we asked a random selection of our members to identify the most important co... click for more

4/1/2008
URE discontinues banned, inefficient lamps

New product standards for energy efficiency in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 have just gone into eff... click for more

4/1/2008
Duct design gone foul can waste energy

by PAUL GILLESPIEDuctwork can be the culprit for the largest energy waste of the home.Forced-air hea... click for more

4/1/2008
Code of Regulations

The ballot asks for your approval of all changes as one issue. These changes are generally grammatic... click for more

4/1/2008
Winter Storms

Ice and snow interrupted service on both ends of the county in early March, first to the north, then... click for more

4/1/2008
Grateful Sheriff thanks Round Up

Sheriff Nelson started the February Operation Round Up meeting by thanking the board for its support... click for more

3/24/2008
Larry Brake - District 3

Larry A. Brake1301 Fox Run Drive - MarysvilleCurrent Employment: BASF Plant Science, program manager... click for more

3/24/2008
Geoffrey Fullen - District 6

Geoffrey E. Fullen12079 Watkins Road - MarysvilleCurrent Employment: Self-employedCivic & Volunt... click for more

3/24/2008
Steven Westlake - District 3

Steven C. Westlake17836 Waldo Road - MarysvilleCurrent Employment: Self-employed, Real Estate Agent,... click for more

3/24/2008
Francis Reed - District 6

Francis E. Reed10343 Ketch Road - Plain CityCurrent Employment: Self-employed, information technolog... click for more

3/24/2008
Ryan Lee - District 3

Ryan J. Lee17383 Waldo Road - MarysvilleCurrent Employment: Partner, Lee FarmsCivic & Volunteer ... click for more

3/24/2008
Dale Scheiderer - District 3

Dale P. Scheiderer14021 St. Rte. 736 - MarysvilleCurrent Employment: Self-employed, farmerCivic &... click for more

3/24/2008
Jeff Reinhard - District 6

Jeff Reinhard14430 Robinson Rd - Plain CityCurrent Employment: McDonald, Cassell and Bassett Educati... click for more

3/11/2008
Win tickets to Author Series

You've read the book..now meet the author! URE is sponsoring this library fundraiser, and we're givi... click for more

3/2/2008
New home counseling will save energy from the start

by PAUL GILLESPIE, Energy AdvisorTiming is everything. I can help homeowners more when they start a ... click for more

3/1/2008
Entrusting each other: What is expected of elected members

Serving the Cooperative as Trustee is a significant commitment and serious business.As URE prepares ... click for more

3/1/2008
Invested in quality electric service

The Board recently quizzed me on URE's apparently high "investment per member" figure. The... click for more

3/1/2008
Board examines critical issue: itself

News BriefsThe Board completed its annual self-appraisal in February, a process intended to assist w... click for more

3/1/2008
Cancer support group partners to assist patient

Operation Round-upOne recent application to Operation Round Up was submitted to assist a cancer supp... click for more

2/5/2008
Go Green, Go Paperless

URE now is offering its members the opportunity to Go Green by electing to no longer receive a paper... click for more

2/5/2008
Go Green, Go Paperless

URE now is offering its members the opportunity to Go Green by electing to no longer receive a paper... click for more

2/1/2008
A new look online

I would have to compare launching a Web site to opening a branch location. How convenient that we lo... click for more

2/1/2008
Treading lightly (Part 2)

Co-op member breaks new ground, blending renewable technology and green growing for sustainabilityby... click for more

2/1/2008
Selection and interconnection of solar or wind power

by KEVIN GREGORY Proper selection, installation and connection is vital when a cooperative member ch... click for more

2/1/2008
Beware of counterfeit electrical products

The new buzz words in energy efficiency are "carbon footprint," but do you know what it me... click for more

2/1/2008
Construction progresses to building interior

The new sections of the URE headquarters now have some interior finishes. This marks a significant t... click for more

1/1/2008
Treading lightly (Part 1)

Co-op member breaks new ground, blending renewable technology and green growing for sustainability.b... click for more

9/11/2007
URE in the news

Reinhard earns Designation First-term URE Trustee Jeff Reinhard has completed his Credentialed Coope... click for more

9/11/2007
Lots happening!

Office construction starts as recycling project Demolition began at the site of the URE office renov... click for more

9/11/2007
Operation Round-UP

Operation Round Up makes roof repair possible With a balance on hand of $9730.26, the URE Trust Boa... click for more

9/11/2007
New Updates

Board gives okay to pursue building contract Construction bids came in higher than expected for the ... click for more

9/11/2007
Announcing our Scholarship Winners!

Union Rural Electric is proud to announce the winners of two separate scholarship programs. The firs... click for more

5/14/2007
Gillespie joins URE to provide personalized energy advice

As answer to the call from members for more energy efficiency programs and advice, Union Rural Elect... click for more

4/26/2007
Like a great cup of coffee

Our Electricity is something to rely on I have a favorite coffee spot. I know that's not a shocking ... click for more

2/1/2007
What is your carbon footprint?

The new buzz words in energy efficiency are "carbon footprint," but do you know what it me... click for more

2/1/2007
Patton's retirement completes redistricting

Long-term Trustee Waldo Patton has decided against running for office again in 2008. As a result of ... click for more

12/27/2006
Be prepared for winter storms with this checklist

The extreme, cold temperatures associated with winter weather such as ice and snow storms make stayi... click for more

6/29/2006
Operation Roundup

Fire District requires less, donation reducedIn April, a donation of $2,000 to Northern Union County... click for more

6/29/2006
Three incumbents reelected in mail-in, Internet ballot

News > Local Connections Three incumbents reelected in mail-in, Internet ballot Publish Date: Th... click for more

6/29/2006
Value is what’s in it for you

Providing power at cost is a challenging proposition. Our Cooperative has some influence on the pric... click for more

6/7/2006
Magician Makes Accidents Disappear

Magician Scott Davis traveled to Raymond Elementary and Trinity Lutheran School in late April. His e... click for more

6/7/2006
Election Results are IN!

Patricia Baker will be representing DISTRICT 1 - Jackson, Washington, Hale, & Bowling Green Town... click for more

6/5/2006
Inspect your attic

Your attic contains some of the most important energy details in your home. It's worth taking a look... click for more

5/1/2006
Building renovation under study

Bids are under review for a building project that will remodel and expand the current headquarter fa... click for more

5/1/2006
Davis resigns from Board

R. Donald Davis is retiring from the Board of Trustees after nearly 26 years of service having been ... click for more

5/1/2006
Davis resigns from Board

R. Donald Davis is retiring from the Board of Trustees after nearly 26 years of service having been ... click for more

3/27/2006
Comparison shopping for energy

Okay. So we all know that deregulation didn't exactly bring a wealth of choice to Ohio's electric in... click for more

2/27/2006
Pantry replenished with donation

"And when she got there, the cupboard was bare," as the old rhyme tells it. Barb Snodgres ... click for more

2/27/2006
Older appliances can be efficient, too

You can learn about the energy efficiency of an appliance through the yellow-and-black EnergyGuide l... click for more

2/27/2006
June 3 is Cooperative Family Day

Annual meeting merges with Cooperative Family Day this Spring Here's a tip for busy families: Mark y... click for more

1/27/2006
Limitation removed, community groups will benefit

As an extension of a concerted effort to reach out to local organizations, the URE Trust Board voted... click for more

1/27/2006
Scholarship funds set to grow with Un Co Foundation

The Cooperative's scholarship funds now have room to grow in two important ways. Teaming up with the... click for more

1/27/2006
Work Plan for 2006-07 approved

The continuing plan for reconditioning and enhancement of the URE distribution system is in place fo... click for more

1/27/2006
Get the facts about energy-efficient water heaters

Knowing the facts about energy efficient water heaters can save you lots of cash when you need to bu... click for more

1/27/2006
The truth about efficient furnace filters

By JOHN KRIGGERFurnace filters are designed to perform an important task: to keep your furnace and a... click for more

1/27/2006
How economical is your dishwasher?

By JOHN KRIGGER Most of the energy used by dishwashers is actually the energy required for heating t... click for more

1/27/2006
Energy conservation is back in style

It looks like energy conservation is back in style. There's nothing like rising fuel prices to make ... click for more

12/28/2005
Higher energy costs a certainty

Best wishes to all URE Members for a happy and prosperous New Year. I don't know about you but I am ... click for more

11/28/2005
Election Clock is Ticking for Potential Board Candidates

Later this month, opportunity will be delivered to members in their mailboxes.A December postcard ma... click for more

10/27/2005
Capable leadership starts with YOU

The continued success of the Cooperative is dependent upon the capability of the people who make the... click for more

2/1/2005
Members’ Interests Prompt Sale of Security Plus

On December 15, URE sold the Security Plus division to Habitec of Delaware, Ohio. The Board of Trust... click for more

1/31/2005
Don't Mimic Fear Factor's Shocking Stunt

Reports that a stunt to be aired on tonight's episode of NBC's "Fear Factor" have prompted... click for more

1/1/2005
Growing Population Prompts District Reorganization Plan

When reorganized, the URE territory boundaries will better accommodate an even distribution of popul... click for more

1/1/2005
New Co-op Connections Businesses Added, Some Revised

Two new businesses have joined the Co-op Connections program since it's launch just last month. Hoov... click for more

1/1/2005
Save by Degrees When You Set Back the Temp

In our modern, high-tech society, we don't think much about some of the electronic gadgets in our ho... click for more

1/1/2005
Generate Safety During Outages!

Always have a cut-off switch installed by a licensed electrician when you purchase a generator to be... click for more

1/1/2005
The Magnificant Seven

Happy New Year! 2005 marks a significant milestone for Union Rural Electric: The seventieth annivers... click for more

1/1/2005
Brisk Pace of Giving Continues

Applications continue to stream into the Operation Round Up program. The URE Trust Board, custodians... click for more

1/1/2005
State-Of-The-Art Technology Improves Service

URE's sophisticated Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, attended by engineer An... click for more

1/1/2005
Resetting Your Programmable Thermostat

By John Krigger A programmable thermostat is simply a clock combined with a thermostat. The clock sw... click for more

12/20/2004
Co-op Connection Cards Are Here!

Because you are a member of Union Rural Electric, a Touchstone Energy cooperative, you will soon rec... click for more

12/1/2004
State Legislators Meet at URE to Discuss Elecrtricity Tax

If you had not already heard, Ohio's budget deficit is projected to be anywhere between 3 and 5 bill... click for more

11/1/2004
The Event Of The Season

We are reeling here from the success of our first ever Cooperative Family Day. More than 1300 member... click for more

10/1/2004
Co-ops Take A Back Seat To No One In Community Investment

When it comes to making economic and charitable contributions to their communities, the nation's mor... click for more

9/1/2004
Our Margins Are Your Benefit

There is a difference when you belong to an electric cooperative. Capital credits are one of the str... click for more

8/1/2004
Low-use Meters Prompt Minimum Bill Increase

An issue the Board and I have wrestled with for some time is the financial imbalance low-use meters ... click for more

7/1/2004
Where Does The Money Go?

I am a consumer, just like you. It irks me, just like you, when the prices I pay increase. So I unde... click for more

6/1/2004
Representing Your Interests

There is no question that the energy industry is changing. The collapse of Enron and the power crisi... click for more

5/1/2004
URE Board Subject to Highest Scrutiny – Yours

like to think that there is something good to come of any bad situation. When Enron's collapse was ... click for more

4/19/2004
Winners Announced

Incumbents Don Davis and Jeff Wilson each won re-election in this year's trustee election. Congratul... click for more

4/4/2004
Three Roles of Members Make the Cooperative Difference

The burning question on everyone's lips is: Who cares if I get my electricity from a Cooperative? Wh... click for more

3/1/2004
Employees Are Our Most Valued Asset

Your cooperative, like any business, has an array of assets. Lines. Poles. Wires. Substations. Compu... click for more

1/19/2004
Ordinance for Marysville Electric Service

Thursday night Marysville City Council will hear the first comments on the ordinance to expand URE's... click for more

1/1/2004
Achievement Scholarship Created

For the top students in a high school class, scholarships are easy to find. For an average student, ... click for more

4/19/2003
Scholarship Awarded

This year's scholarship recipients are Kyle Sherman of Dublin Scioto HS and Kate Wilmoth of Marysvil... click for more

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