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Owned by those we serve, since 1941

CREC is not your typical utility. As an electric cooperative, we have been a part of the communities we serve since the first lines brought power to farms and rural areas in the 1940s. Today, the cooperative business model continues to thrive while providing our members with reliable, affordable electricity.

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Please call 800-392-3709, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Stop Service

Moving out of CREC's territory? To disconnect service at your location please call 800-392-3709, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Start Service

Residential Service

New to the CREC territory?

Request New Service

Once you complete the application someone from our team will reach out to you collect more information and discuss next steps. Here are the details about our set-up fees, including a connection fee for processing requests on new accounts:

You will need the following information:

•   $30.00 set up fee (non-refundable)
•   A security deposit may be required for service.*
•   Name, phone number, mailing and service address
•   E-mail address
•   Social Security Number and birthdates of all applicants
•   Additional documentation may be required

*A security deposit (ranging from $200–$500 or two times the highest monthly 24 months of usage based at the location) may be required for service, based on the member's credit risk. For small commercial service requests, a deposit of $500.00 is required for new construction. For existing locations, the small commercial deposit will be two times the highest bill from previous 12 months of usage at the location. “The cooperative retains the right to increase, decrease, waive, or hold the security deposit until termination of service.”

Business/Commercial Service

Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC) is committed to delivering high-quality electric service to our commercial and industrial member-owners. We work directly with large industrial organizations and small businesses alike to create true business partnerships. Our staff works to define requirements, establish service levels, and remain in regular contact, making sure that as your business grows and changes, CREC is here to support you.