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⚠️Summer Hours⚠️

Our office hours are changing.  Beginning Monday, June 2, we’re switching to our Summer Hours, which will run from Memorial Day through Labor Day:

Monday–Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Need to report an outage or emergency after hours?

  • We’re always here for you—24/7! Call us at 712-659-3649 or 800-253-6211. Our after-hours call center will answer and dispatch crews if needed.

Making a payment after hours?  No problem. We’ve got you covered:

  • Use our drop boxes in Glidden or Sac City
  • Visit our website and click “Pay My Bill”
  • Log into SmartHub online or on the mobile app for quick and easy payments

Have questions? Give us a call at 712-659-3649 or 800-253-6211 — we're here to help!

 

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Quick Energy Saving Tips

Switch to LED lighting

  • Swap out CFL and fluorescent light bulbs for Energy Star LED lighting. LED lights last longer than ordinary bulbs AND they use less energy. 

Do a home energy audit

  • Have our expert analyze what items in your home use the most energy, and give you tips on how to decrease your energy consumption. 

Set your thermostat back

  • Setting your thermostat back even a few degrees, especially when you are gone for the day, can save you energy on your energy bill. 

Use Energy Star appliances

  • Out shopping for a new clothes washer, dishwasher, clothes washer, or freezer? Got an appliance from 25+ years ago that no longer runs? Buy a new appliance with the Energy Star logo on them that are certified to save energy. In addition, check with your local cooperative to see if any rebates are available. 

Check your furnace filter

  • Not replacing your furnace filter regularly can reduce the air flow and output of your system, making it work harder and use more electricity. 

Weatherize windows and doors

  • Weather stripping and caulking windows and doors are an inexpensive way to reduce cold drafts in the winter and cool air escaping in the summer to save money on your energy bills. 

Unplug unused appliances

  • Many appliances use energy whether they are plugged in or not. This is also known as phantom energy. Save some green by unplugging any appliances that aren't in use.

Click here to see Build It Right Videos on how to save even more energy when remodeling or building your home. 

For more information, visit TogetherWeSave.com.

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Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative

28725 Hwy 30 / PO Box 486

Glidden, IA  51443

712.659.3649 or 800.253.6211

www.rvec.coop

About Us

Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative (RVEC), headquartered in Glidden, Iowa, is a member-owned, non-for-profit rural electric cooperative. RVEC provides reliable, affordable, responsible energy to businesses and industries, farms and homes throughout west central Iowa. Learn More.

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Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative earns this award based on data modeled by the ACSI® in 2023.

Award criteria are determined by the ACSI based on customers rating their satisfaction with Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative in a survey independent of the syndicated ACSI Energy Utility Study.

For more about the ACSI, visit www.theacsi.org/badges. ACSI and its logo are registered trademarks of the American Customer Satisfaction Index LLC.

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • About RVEC
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Annual Meeting
    • Board of Directors
    • Newsletters
    • Member Appreciation Events
    • Statement of Nondiscrimination
  • ENERGY CENTER
    • Energy Demand
    • Energy Saving Tips
    • Energy Solutions
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Heat Pump Calculator
    • Rebates
    • Touchstone Energy Savings
  • MEMBER INFO
    • My Account
      • How to Read Your Bill
      • Member Online Filter Store
      • My Power = Demand & Energy
      • My Power = Peak Page
      • Pay My Bill/View My KWH Usage
      • Payment Options
      • Patronage (Capital Credits)
      • What It Means to Be a Member
    • Forms
    • Community
      • Co-op Connections
      • Homeward's Grants & Loans
    • Youth
      • Scholarship Opportunities
      • Youth Tour
    • Energy Trail Tour Contest
  • RENEWABLE ENERGY
    • Iowa Energy Center
    • Iowa Choice Renewables
    • Solar Calculator
  • ECONOMIC DEV/COMMUNITY
    • Economic Development
    • Programs and Services
    • Homeward, Inc
    • Iowa Area Development Group
    • Revolving Loan Fund
    • Revolving Loan Fund Application
  • SAFETY
    • Kids Safety
    • Little Members
    • Residential Generators
    • Safety Checklist
    • Safety Quiz
  • OUTAGES
    • Outage Preparedness
    • Outage Restoration
    • Outage Safety
    • Outage Center
  • CONTACT US