Electricity brings everyday value

A message from your board of trustees president David Evans

When it comes to electricity, we rarely think twice when we flip on a light switch, brew coffee in the morning, charge our phones, or adjust the thermostat. We simply expect the power to be there — and that’s how it should be because you’re a member of Butler Rural Electric Cooperative. Reliably powering your life is our mission.

We know many families across our communities are feeling the impact of rising costs for everyday expenses. Groceries, gasoline, insurance, and other necessities cost more than they did just a few years ago. Because of that, we understand every household is carefully considering where each dollar goes.

That’s why I think it’s important to occasionally step back and consider the value electricity provides.

The average Butler Rural Electric Cooperative residential electric bill is about $260 a month – roughly $8 a day. I often think about what that $8 provides. It’s about the cost of a specialty coffee, yet electricity powers nearly every moment of our daily lives, often without us giving it a second thought. In fact, many typical purchases cost more than a day’s worth of electricity. A fast-food combo meal averages about $9 and a single movie ticket can cost around $13.

For about $8 a day, your refrigerator keeps food fresh around the clock. Your heating and cooling system helps keep your family comfortable through the seasons. Lights brighten your home after sunset. Appliances make cooking and cleaning easier. Devices stay charged so you can work, learn, communicate, and stay connected with loved ones. When you think about everything electricity makes possible, it’s one of the greatest values in the average household budget.

Even with electricity’s exceptional value, we know every dollar matters. If you’re looking for ways to lower your energy use, Butler Rural Electric Cooperative is here to help. Whether you need efficiency advice, information about co-op rebates and efficiency programs, or answers to questions about your monthly bill, our team is always available. Butler Rural Electric Cooperative also offers payment assistance options like payment arrangements and monthly payment extensions.

Butler Rural Electric Cooperative is proud to be more than your electric provider. Because we’re a cooperative, we’re locally owned by you, the members we serve. That means every decision we make is guided by what’s best for our community — not by outside shareholders. Butler Rural Electric Cooperative continues investing in grid reliability, system upgrades, and local community initiatives to improve the quality of life for cooperative members.

Thank you for trusting us to power your home and your life. We’re committed to providing everyday value for you and your family with reliable, affordable power so you can make the most of every energy dollar.