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Application for Electric Service & Membership

Not a Columbia Rural Electric Association (REA) member yet? That’s okay, we make applying for membership with us easy. Look to see the 3 ways you can enroll as a member:

Enroll Online: Click here to  set up your new electric service with SmartHub.

Visit Our Office: 2929 Melrose Street in Walla Walla. One of our Member Service Representatives will gladly assist you.
Get directions to our office.

Call Us: Feel free to call us at (800) 642-1231 to speak to our Member Service Representatives.

Start, Transfer, or Stop Service

If you need to start, transfer, or stop service with Columbia REA, please send us a message on our Contact Us page, or contact our main office at (509) 526-4041.

Member Benefits

Being a member has
its rewards!

Members are eligible for capital credits, scholarships, and business grants

Access to rebates, Co-Op Connections, community-sponsored events, and more!

You will receive our monthly magazine, Ruralite, which highlights co-op news, events, contests, recipes, and more

We also host an Annual Meeting every year where our members gather to hear the state of the cooperative, meet with our staff and other members, and enjoy dinner and door prizes

Get to Know Your Board of Directors

In cooperative nature, your Board of Directors is elected by members and guides the business and affairs of the cooperative. Being a member that elects to vote is one of our core 7 cooperative principles. Visit our Board of Directors page.

SmartHub App

Be in control of your energy:

  • Manage payments
  • Notify customer service of account and service issues
  • Check your usage
  • Receive special messaging from us

SmartHub is available on Android and iOS smartphones, tablets, and on the Web. This is just one of the many ways to pay! Learn more ways to pay here by visiting our Payment Options page.

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  • GVP news
  • Updates on large power outages
  • Construction projects
  • Community events
  • And more!