Rural Electric Convenience

Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative Co. was created in 1936 by rural residents in south-central Illinois who wanted central station electric service for their homes and farms. Since the investor-owned electric companies were unwillingor unable to extend their lines through the sparsely populated rural areas, the local people took it upon themselves to organize a cooperative business to provide electric power. The federal government assisted their efforts by creating the Rural Electrification Administration in 1935, by an Executive Order from President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Geothermal systems are the most efficient heating and cooling systems you can buy today. It uses the earth's stored energy to save you money year-round! Since you're just moving free heating energy in the winter time, instead of purchasing it in the form of fuel, you can cut your heating costs by one-half to two-thirds! A geothermal heating and cooling system has two parts that are sized according to the needs of the home: a heat exchange unit installed in the home and an earth loop buried in the ground or immersed in a body of water located near the home.

Nighttime lighting helps deter theft and vandalism, and provides safety for you around your home or business. 48 - watt LED light is only $9.00 a month, and larger sizes are also available.

RECC has always encouraged our members to use electric energy wisely and efficiently. Our educational program, rebates and rate structures have made us one of the top co-ops in the state in geothermal and heat pump installations, and we provide resources like the Illinois Touchstone Energy Home construction guidelines and the "Your Family Is Unique" energy guide to help consumers save energy and money. A new energy-savings campaign was recently introduced by the nation's Touchstone Energy cooperatives.