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
If you see a downed power line, stay away from it, and call 911 or the co-op at (800) 658-2368 to report it immediately. Always assume downed power lines are energized and never drive near or over them. When severe weather causes widespread damage, sometimes outages can be extended. Great River Energy (GRE) and Brown County REA work hard to restore your power quickly and safely. First, we remove any threats to public safety and then following established priorities for making repairs that will restore the most cooperative members first.
To learn more and watch a video about the steps electric cooperatives take to restore power click the link below to learn more.
If you're starting a new project here are 5 steps for safe digging:
- Notify: Call 811 or make a request online 2 - 3 days before you plan to start your project.
- Wait: Wait 2 - 3 days for a response to your request.
- Confirm: Confirm that all affected utilities have responded by comparing the markers to the list of utilities the 811 call center notified.
- Respect: Respect the markers and use them as a guide for the duration of your project.
- Dig Carefully: If you can't avoid digging near the provided markers, consider moving your project.
Click the link below to learn more about 811 or to submit an online request.
There is still time to purchase unwrapped toys, books, mittens and hats for the 2022 Santa's Closet collection. Drop off in the box at Brown County REA before December 3.
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.
The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is a heating-based program that can help low-income households with a portion of their energy bills. The program year starts October 1, 2022 and ends May 31, 2023. Households that received a grant for last year's program year should have received an application in the mail. New households can request applications on October 1, 2022 and the deadline to apply for EAP is May 31, 2023.
Click the links below to view the eligibility guidelines for program year 2022-2023 or to view the online printable application.
Weatherize Your Home Before Winter
Sustained cold temperatures mean heating systems run more often and for longer periods. Even if your thermostat remains set at the same temperature when we experience consistent cold weather, your heating system needs to work harder to make up the different from the temperature outside to the temperature your thermostat is set at.
Small actions can make a big impact in saving energy and money. Click the link below to watch a video from the MN Dept. of Commerce for energy saving tips.