Ice storms can be some of the most damaging winter weather we see in East Texas. It doesn’t take much ice to cause problems—when freezing rain builds up,...
Winter storms can bring heavy snow, ice, strong winds, and extreme cold—conditions that can affect travel, daily routines, and electric service. While URECC crews prepare year-round for severe weather, the best...
Utility poles may go largely unnoticed, but they are a critical part of the electric system that delivers safe and reliable power to URECC members and the communities...
Wildfires pose an increasing risk to communities, infrastructure, and electric service across our region. Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative is taking proactive steps to reduce wildfire risk and protect the reliability...
SmartHub provides convenient account access and two-way communication with URECC—online or on your mobile device. Manage payments, report service issues, check your usage, and receive special messages from URECC—all at the...
This illustration shows common equipment found on electric power distribution poles. Not every pole contains all of this equipment—configurations vary based on location and the type of service provided....
Electricity moves through power lines from high energy areas to low energy areas, such as from the powerful production plant to your much lower voltage home. Electricity will travel...
Congratulations to Anna Tryon from Sabine High School. In June, Anna represented URECC on the Texas Electric Coopertives' Government-in-Action Youth Tour. Are you a Texas high school student? Would you like to travel...
Each year, Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative joins nine other East Texas cooperatives in sponsoring the East Texas Rural Electric Youth Seminar (ETREYS). URECC offers an all-expenses-paid trip for 10 high school...
The 2025 URECC scholarship application will open February 1 and close at midnight on April 1, 2026. Scholarships for Graduating Seniors One of the best investments a community can make is...
What is a cooperative? Cooperatives are owned and operated by the people they serve. Instead of being called customers, members get a say in how the co-op is run—including voting for...
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