Energy & Safety Information
Richland Electric Cooperative wants you to use energy wisely and safely. The links below provide information on how Richland Electric Cooperative is working to keep your energy costs stable as well as ways you can control your own energy costs in your home or business. Our affiliation with Focus On Energy gives you access to various rebates and cash rewards for appliances, lighting and efficient heating and cooling systems.
Touchstone Energy®
Touchstone Energy® is a national alliance of local, member-owned cooperatives that do business with integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community, of which Richland Electric Cooperative is proud to be a part. Follow this link to find out more about Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives. Use the links below to go to the Kids Zone and to other energy saving tools to find out how to use energy more efficiently in your home.
Diggers Hotline
Electrical safety in your home, farm or business is extremely important. Diggers Hotline is a MUST call before digging or excavating anywhere. We have also listed safety tips that are important for you to know and links to other websites to learn more about electrical safety.
If you are doing any digging in Wisconsin, state law requires you to notify Diggers Hotline of your intent to work, and to allow for 3 working days prior notice before digging. Diggers Hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! If you should need to notify Diggers Hotline of your intent to dig, call one of the following:
- 811 (May not be able to access from all areas)
- Toll Free: (800) 242-8511
- Hearing Impaired (TDD): (800) 542-2289
For information on private customer lines, please call SM&P at 1-800-323-1719.