MEEKER | Please be advised that someone claiming to be from WREA is calling members demanding immediate payment for alleged delinquent electric bills or their power will be shut-off. This is a scam. WREA does not terminate service for delinquent accounts without proper notice and does not terminate service after[Read More…]
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Warning: WREA bill payment scam
MEEKER | Please be advised that someone claiming to be from WREA is calling members demanding immediate payment for alleged delinquent electric bills or their power will be shut-off. This is a scam. WREA does not terminate service for delinquent accounts without proper notice and does not terminate service after[Read More…]
WREA restructures residential rates
MEEKER | Following a detailed analysis, the WREA Board of Directors approved to restructure WREA’s Residential, Small Commercial and Irrigation rates. The rate restructure includes an increase in the monthly WREA service fee and a decrease in the monthly kWh energy charge. This will result in about a $5.00 per[Read More…]
WREA’s phone number incorrect in book
MEEKER | For the second year in a row, the Dex Century Link Steamboat Springs/Craig/Meeker phone book has listed the wrong phone number for White River Electric Association. WREA’s phone number remains 970-878-5041. DEX has listed 970-878-3586 for the second year in a row. Due to Century Link’s error, WREA[Read More…]
WREA’s phone number incorrect in book
MEEKER | For the second year in a row, the Dex Century Link Steamboat Springs/Craig/Meeker phone book has listed the wrong phone number for White River Electric Association. WREA’s phone number remains 970-878-5041. DEX has incorrectly listed WREA’s number as 970-878-3586. Due to Century Link’s error, WREA activated the listed[Read More…]
Hydroelectric project…
White River Electric donates $10,000 to Meeker Education Foundation
MEEKER | White River Electric Association (WREA) declares its primary purpose is to provide its members with safe, reliable power at the lowest cost possible; but according to board president Bill Jordan, “We strive to go beyond that and to be a valued member of our community.” WREA’s commitment to[Read More…]
WREA pays out $1.2 million in capital credits for members
MEEKER | The WREA Board recently approved to pay out $1.2M in capital credits to its membership. When people sign up to receive electric service from White River Electric Association they become a member of a rural electric cooperative. With membership comes privileges. WREA is owned by its members and[Read More…]
White River Electric buys Mexican House property on Market St.
MEEKER | Location, location, location is a popular saying in the real estate business. And location was the key factor in White River Electric Association’s decision to buy the property located at 624 Market St. which is home to the popular Mexican House Restaurant. The purchase was completed in December[Read More…]
WREA awards scholarships to outstanding seniors
MEEKER | White River Electric’s philanthropic commitment to its community is best highlighted by WREA’s annual scholarship program. Graduating high school seniors within the WREA service territory are eligible to apply for both renewable and one time scholarship awards. “Interviewing graduating seniors is the highlight of the board’s calendar,” says[Read More…]
WREA begins hydro project on Miller Creek
MEEKER | WREA began construction on the WREA Miller Creek Ditch Hydroelectric Plant this week after two years of planning and preparation. The WREA Miller Creek Ditch Hydro Project will be located at mile marker 4 on Flag Creek, RBC Road 13. The plant will utilize water from the Miller[Read More…]
Power outage in Meeker caused by failed device
MEEKER | A primary fuse disconnect device that failed on a power line behind White River Convenience was the cause of last Thursday’s power outage in Meeker. According to Frank Sampson of White River Electric, the device failed and “tripped out the whole town.” Everything went dark just after sunset[Read More…]
