As a member you are a part owner of Brown County Rural Electrical Association and you have a say in how the cooperative is run.
View our member handbook, Articles of Incorporation, and By-Laws below.
New Member Handbook Articles of Incorporation & By-Laws Service Agreement
Operation Round Up Scholarships
Brown County REA, through its Operation Round Up program, is offering six $250 scholarships to high school seniors whose parents/guardians are members and live in Brown County REA’s service area.
Click the link below to learn more.
After a two-year absence, Brown County REA is excited to again offer one lucky high school student the chance for a free trip to Washington, D.C. as part of the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour.
Brown County REA is looking for one student to represent the cooperative and participate in a week-long, all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. June 14-19, 2022.
Click the link below to learn more.
Candidates are being sought for election in BCREA's Districts 1, 4, & 5.
District 1 is made up of Stately, Bashaw, Burnstown, and portions of North Star townships, the city of Comfrey in Brown County, a portion of Brookville Township in Redwood County and part of Delton Township in Cottonwood County.
District 4 is made up of Sigel and Cottonwood townships in Brown County and part of Cambria Township in Blue Earth County.
District 5 is made up of Stark and Leavenworth townships in Brown County.
If you are interested in being a candidate, contact a member of your district's nominating committee or BCREA. Directors will be elected at the Annual Meeting on March 31, 2022. Click the links below to learn more.
Heartland Security is owned by your local electric cooperative. They design and install security systems to protect your home, family, and valuables. The alarm systems are monitored by highly skilled and certified professionals. Heartland Security offers an easy to use Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) if you or a loved one is worried about a medical condition or emergency happening at home.
Click the link below to be directed to Heartland Security's homepage for more information or call them at (888) 264-6380.
Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay for home heating, water costs, and furnace repairs for income-qualified households. EAP is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Grants are:
- For renters or homeowners
- For households with income at or below 60% of the state median income
- Based on energy cost, household size, and income
Please click the link below for the application and instructions or visit MVAC's website at www.mnvac.org. You can also call (507) 345-6822 to get an application.
MVAC Energy Assistance Application
Please click the link below to be directed to the MN Department of Commerce Energy Assistance Program website.
Thinking about replacing your aging heating and cooling system with a more energy efficient furnace or an air source heat pump? Or is your refrigerator failing to keep up? Not only can you save energy and money when you replace with more efficient equipment, you may be eligible for Brown County REA rebates if you purchase Energy Star products.
Click the link below to learn more about the rebates available.