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If your home or neighborhood is experiencing an electrical power outage, please report it by calling 1-800-221-6987 or 1-509-786-1626. You may also click the "Report an Outage" button below. To view all current outages that are affecting more than 10 members, click the "View Outage Map" button.
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Do You Have Questions About our March 1 Rate Adjustment?
We're here to talk! Although we had to cancel our rate discussion meetings scheduled in January, we want to answer your questions. Please call a member experience representative at 509-786-2913.
Beginning March 1, Benton REA rates will increase by 8% - our first increase in 8 years.
Benton REA Hires Andrew Gould as VP of Engineering & Operations
Benton REA is pleased to announce the hiring of Andrew W. Gould, P.E. as Benton REA’s Vice President of Engineering and Operations.
As a third-generation engineer, Gould brings 12 years of experience in the utility industry. He has dedicated his career to the safe and reliable transmission and distribution of electricity and communications while striving to make a meaningful impact in how utilities design and manage their infrastructure. Click to learn more about Andrew.