Educational Programs

Presentations about electrical safety, energy conservation and environmental issues

ElectraPay

An electronic method to pay your electric bill. The amount of your electric bill will be deducted automatically from your checking or savings account on the due date. You will continue to receive a statement showing your kilowatt-hour use and the amount and date of the next withdrawal from your account, allowing you to verify your billing before funds are transferred. For more information or to enroll in ElectraPay, please contact the Member Accounts (Billing) Department, or e-mail them at
Please include your Valley REC account number, your telephone number, and the name on the account.

Energy Management
(Load Control)

A system that reduces energy use during peak demand periods, cutting wholesale power costs for the cooperative.

Energy Resources Conservation (ERC)
Loan Program

A low-interest loan program that provides funds for qualifying energy-saving home-improvement projects

Gen/Tran

Manual transfer switches for backup generators available at cost to cooperative members

Home Energy Audits

Evaluations of household energy use and potential energy loss with suggestions for improving the energy efficiency of your household

Members Helping Members (MHM)

A voluntary, consumer-funded program designed to provide financial assistance to Valley REC consumers unable to pay their electric bills due to economic hardship. Consumers may make contributions to the MHM program in several ways. To receive help, those in need must complete and return a confidential application for consideration. If you would like to contribute to the fund or if you would like to apply for financial help from the fund, please contact the Member Accounts (Billing) Department for more information, or e-mail them at

SurgeTamer ®

Devices that can protect sensitive electronic equipment and appliances from power surges and spikes

Water Heater Rebate

A rebate program on the purchase of new electric water heaters

Youth Tour

A competitive program designed to educate high school students about rural electric cooperatives and cooperative business principles

Member Publications

Penn Lines, a monthly magazine of Pennsylvania's electric cooperatives, and Valley News, a bi-monthly local newsletter of Valley REC, providing information and features relating to rural electric cooperatives, rural and suburban living and community interests