Each May, Upshur Rural Electric Co-Op joins utilities across the country in observing Electrical Safety Month, but the truth is that electrical safety deserves attention every single day of...
What to Do if you come across downed power lines Leilani shares what steps to take if you come across downed power lines. Your browser does not support the video...
Each year, Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative brings members together for its Annual Meeting, creating an opportunity to strengthen connections, provide important updates, and celebrate the cooperative values that guide our work. As we...
Several URECC employees are now FAA-certified drone pilots, marking an important step forward in the cooperative’s commitment to reliability, safety, and innovation. By incorporating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into daily...
Solar energy. The source of power is free, plentiful for thousands of years to come, and it leaves no damaging carbon footprint. The amount of sunlight that strikes the earth's surface in an hour...
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 are becoming increasingly common and dangerous. They can spread rapidly, destroying homes, wildlife habitats, and forests—and putting lives at risk. While natural causes like lightning can spark fires,...
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...
Never Touch a Power Line or Anything Touching a Power Line. Downed power lines are usually caused by a broken pole. Poles can break due to age, vehicle impact, or most commonly,...
Energy Saving Tips As the temperatures rise in the East Texas summer, more electricity is used in the home. To supply this higher demand, more electricity is purchased by URECC...
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