Spring Cleaning? Don’t Forget the Filters I love this time of year—milder temperatures make life easier, keep electric bills low, and give our heating and cooling systems a break. Still, scheduling an HVAC check before the summer cooling season is a smart move; it can catch small issues before they turn into expensive repairs. One […]
Data Centers, Our Community, and Columbia REA Whether in favor, opposed, or indifferent, the reality of a large, power-intensive, data center being built in our area was bound to happen sooner or later. As you may have read recently in the Union-Bulletin and other reports, that reality has reached Columbia REA. In late 2024, the […]
Applications for the 2026 Columbia REA More Powerful Together Grant are now being accepted. All applications must be received by 5:00 pm, Monday, June 15.
I Want To Reduce My Electric Bill: Should I Fix My Energy-Leaking House or Buy Solar? If you’re trying to bring your energy bill down, two options usually rise to the top: energy-efficiency upgrades or solar panels. Both can help, but figuring out what to do first (or whether to do both) is worth a […]
After 5 terms—and leadership roles that included guiding the cooperative through COVID—Knowles says it’s time to hand the work to a new generation, even as he stays busy at the family business he’s built over decades. When Greg Knowles says he’s “being called a retiree now,” he laughs—but the milestone is real. After about 15 […]
Food, Fun & Financials…Oh My! This year, Columbia Rural Electric Association (REA) invites members to follow the Yellow Brick Road straight to our Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 23—an evening where cooperative business meets community connection, and where every member is encouraged to bring an appetite and a voice! At Columbia REA, you’re not just […]
To support reliable service and help protect member equipment, Columbia REA is providing updated guidance on power quality and recommended protection measures for all 3‑phase services.
On January 27, 2026, the Columbia Rural Electric Association (REA) made a major investment in the future of its service area, awarding 3 local organizations $250,000 each through its Legacy Grant program.
One of the ways cooperatives differ from for-profit businesses is our adherence to the 7 Cooperative Principles, which represent values that reflect social and community values and local business concerns.
Application forms for the Clark A. Brewington Memorial Academic Scholarship and the Jeff Meredith Lineman Scholarship are now available on the Columbia REA website.
If someone asked what a local electric cooperative does for your community, you’d probably respond with the obvious: It delivers power to homes, farms, and businesses.
The Columbia REA Operations team, which includes linemen, management, administrative, and support staff, has many responsibilities, but one primary mission guides everything they do: Keep the lights on and the power flowing safely and securely across our entire system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Columbia REA is proud to recognize 4 local High School seniors for their exceptional accomplishments as students and their outstanding commitment to their community.
October is Co-op month, and Columbia REA is celebrating by highlighting the thousands of companies around the country and the world that keep the cooperative spirit alive, and provide us all with goods and services every day.
Columbia REA is proud to recognize three local High School seniors for their exceptional accomplishments as students and their outstanding commitment to their community with 4-year scholarships worth up to $12,000 to continue their education at the next level.
Back in late January, Columbia REA was thrilled to host a group of students from the Southeast Area Technical Skills Center, more commonly known as SEATech.
Columbia REA Member Services Communication Specialist, Steve Owens, hogged the spotlight a little bit at the NWPPA Northwest Innovations in Communications (NIC) conference last month, winning 6 awards at the Annual Excellence in Communications awards ceremony.
As the demand for renewable energy continues to rise, choosing the right solar system installer is crucial to ensure a smooth and successful installation process.
Columbia REA is proud to recognize 3 local High School seniors for their exceptional accomplishments as students and their outstanding commitment to their community
In the energy world, a connector helps bring power from the source to the end user. In our Connectors feature, we introduce you to your real-life Columbia REA Connectors, our staff.
Each year, the Columbia REA management team presents the Power Player award to one employee of Columbia REA who best embodies the seven cooperative principles
Columbia REA is proud to recognize three local High School seniors for their exceptional accomplishments as students and their outstanding commitment to their community with 4-year scholarships worth up to $12,000 to continue their education at the next level.
In the energy world, a connector helps bring power from the source to the end-user. In our Connectors feature, we introduce you to your real-life Columbia REA Connectors, our staff.
In the energy world, a connector helps bring power from the source to the end user. In our Connectors feature, we introduce you to your real-life Columbia REA Connectors, our staff.
In the energy world, a connector helps bring power from the source to the end user. In our Connectors feature, we introduce you to your real-life Columbia REA Connectors, our staff.
