Fall River Electric

A customer-owned electric utility committed to safely & economically provide reliable energy & other services which bring value to its membership.

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A totally new board member will be elected to the Co-op's Board of Directors from District 8 as current board member Jeff Keay is not running for re-election.
Owner-members have the choice of electing either Paul McLean or Lynette Tingey from District 8, northern Island Park but remember, every Co-op member votes no matter what district you reside in. PLUS, vote online and your name will be entered into a random drawing for a $1,000 energy credit or a 75" 4K television or a PlayStation 5 or a $200 gift card.
Check the ballot you received in the mail for instructions on how to vote online at the top right side of your ballot but hurry, online voting ENDS next Wednesday, June 10th. You can hear from all the candidates at https://t.co/ZM7a7BT9hC

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Have you voted yet for your Fall River Electric board candidates?
Vote online & be entered into a drawing for a $1,000 energy credit, or a 75" Samsung 4K Smart TV, a PlayStation 5, or a $200 gift card! Check your mailbox for the mail-in ballot or better yet...vote online. Voting online and mail-in ENDS Wednesday, June 10th. Who is going to be your next board members?

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Ballots were mailed last week to all owner-members of Fall River Electric with the slate of five candidates for the three positions on the Co-op's board of directors. Mail-in ballots are due June 10th but the easiest and quickest way to vote is online.
In addition to voting for board candidates, Co-op members are also being asked to amend Article XI of the Co-op's bylaws. Here is board President Husk Crowther & the Co-op's CEO Bryan Case explaining the purpose of the bylaw amendment.
https://t.co/gT8rN00YNG

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Voting is now officially open! Vote for your favorite candidate for Fall River Electric's board.
Click here for a message from each of the five candidates https://t.co/epRLVitQIW.... Members who vote will be enter into a drawing for either a $1,000 or $800 energy credit on their bill or one of nearly 40 other prizes. All you have to do is VOTE!

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As a member of Fall River Electric Cooperative, you understand it is owned by the people it serves...you. Our responsibility is simple but essential: to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to the homes, farms, schools, and businesses within our service area.
Electricity is not a luxury- it is a critical service. During sub-zero winter weather, it powers heating systems that keep families safe. It supports medical facilities, keeps water and wastewater systems operating, and allows our local economy to function. When the temperature drops, reliable electricity becomes a matter of safety. Today, our system in Teton Valley is under increasing strain. To address this need, Fall River Electric is proposing the construction of the Midway Residential Substation between Driggs and Victor.
This is not a project of convenience-it is essential infrastructure, no different than roads, water systems, or wastewater facilities. Reliable electricity is foundational to a safe and functioning valley. Simply put, without action, we may not have enough electricity during the coldest days of the year to avoid a significant power outage.
We respectfully ask you to take a moment to contact Teton County Idaho officials and share your support for the Midway Residential Substation project. Hearing directly from cooperative members helps ensure decision-makers understand how critical reliable electricity is to you and the rest of the valley.
Please send your message BEFORE May 10th. It will only take a minute of your time! Email directly to [email protected] but hurry Teton County officials need to hear from you BEFORE May 10th. Be sure to add your name and where you live.
Thank you for your continued trust in your Cooperative and we appreciate your support and help at this critical time.

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Earth Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22nd!
Traditionally, Earth Day is viewed as a time of environmental awareness. It is usually celebrated with outdoor performances, where individuals or groups perform acts of service such as the planting of trees, picking up roadside trash, and conducting various programs for recycling and conservation.

Fall River Electric will be celebrating Earth Day at the Teton County Fairgrounds in Driggs this coming Saturday, April 25th from 10am to 1pm. There will be educational activities, live performances, raffle prizes, food, & fun! For more info, contact Teton Valley Community Recycling.

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Are you interested in becoming a candidate for Fall River Electric board of directors?

Candidates are being sought for Districts 2 (west Victor), 3 (east Victor), & District 8 (northern Island Park). You must reside fulltime in one of those districts to qualify as a candidate & you must file a petition with 15 signatures of other members of the Co-op but HURRY, the deadline to file your petition is this coming SUNDAY, APRIL 19th.
For questions & to make sure your petition is filed on time, contact [email protected].
Winning candidates will be announced at the Co-op's annual business meeting to be held on Saturday, June 13th at Teton High School in Driggs.

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Oregon federal court has ordered additional water spill over the lower Snake River dams to aid salmon.
In late February, U. S. District Judge Michael Simon, a federal judge in Oregon issued a preliminary injunction ordering additional water to be spilled over the dams on the Snake and Columbia rivers for longer periods of time to potentially aid salmon migrations in the spring, summer, and fall. The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), which markets power generated by these dams to northwest utilities including Fall River Electric estimate that this ruling will result in a 17% increase in wholesale power costs due to a reduction in hydropower generation as more water will go over the dams rather than through the turbines to produce electricity.
Northwest RiverPartners said the court order will drive up electricity costs, increase the risk of power blackouts during extremely hot and cold weather, and make the river transportation system less safe and reliable. The Montana electric co-ops association stated that BPA will have to rely more heavily on higher-cost market power purchases to supplement the loss of hydro-generated power, costs which will have to be passed along to customers not only in Montana but also Idaho and the other northwest states. Fall River Electric purchases the vast majority of its power from the Bonneville Power Administration.
Federal defendants & the Inland Ports & Navigation Group have both filed appeals on March 30th to the Ninth Circuit.

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Fall River Electric has TWO seasonal job openings for groundmen based in Ashton & Island Park.
These are fulltime but seasonal, temporary positions assisting line crews in building power lines, operating equipment with a focus on safety. For details, job requirements, & to apply, visit https://t.co/abfQiUDdUv.
Hurry - deadline to apply is this Friday, April 3, 2026.

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This Friday, March 20th is the deadline to receive scholarship applications from children of owner-members of Fall River Electric Cooperative desiring to receive a $2400 scholarship to continue their education this coming fall.
Details & application forms are available at https://t.co/KWa1MVEo9a Funding for these scholarships comes from unused AND donated Patronage Capital funds & meets one the the Co-op's SEVEN COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES Education, Training, & Information. Scholarships will be announced on June 13th in Driggs during the Co-op's annual business meeting.

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If you have a high school senior graduating this spring, you should consider having them apply for a Fall River Electric $2400 scholarship!

Deadline to submit their application is coming next week, March 20th. To learn more & to apply visit https://t.co/KWa1MVEo9a
We also have a scholarship available to any member of the Co-op or family member to attend lineworker training.

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See the only total lunar eclipse of 2026 tomorrow morning March 3rd!
The first major astronomical event visible in 2026 is a total lunar eclipse, or “blood moon.” This phenomenon is highly prized by stargazers because the entire lunar disk takes on a reddish color for a few moments.
Although the eclipse will begin in the early morning, totality will occur almost at dawn on March 3. A few hours before sunrise, the full moon will take on its characteristic reddish color for just 12 minutes.
See it locally at 4:04am. It's safe to view a total lunar eclipse, unlike a solar eclipse. You don't need any special equipment; just go to a high vantage point and dress warmly. Keep in mind that at the time of totality, the moon will be almost touching the horizon, about to disappear.

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Fantastic job opportunity at Fall River Electric Cooperative. Fall River is seeking candidates at our Ashton office for a fulltime operations department assistant. Excellent compensation & outstanding benefits.
To learn more about this position & to apply visit https://t.co/abfQiUDdUv. Deadline to apply is this Wednesday February 25th!

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Do you have a high school student graduating this spring & planning to continue their education? If so, scholarship applications are now open for a $500 Montana Electric Cooperatives' Association (MECA) scholarship.
Your student does NOT need to come from a Montana high school OR plan to attend a Montana college or university. Because Fall River Electric is a member of MECA, this scholarship is open to any Fall River Electric member's son or daughter. For details & an application, visit https://t.co/KWa1MVEo9a.
Deadline to apply is fast approaching & are due by February 27th!

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Are you an Auto Pay member of Fall River Electric using a credit or debit card as your form of payment? If so, starting TODAY, January 26th you can sign up for our new SmartHub bill payment service. Never have a late fee or worry about service disconnection with SmartHub!
As of 8am MST today, you can sign up at https://t.co/df4SDGmehO

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Due to a software system change, Fall River Electric Cooperative will NOT be accepting payments on electric accounts via online, the app, by phone, or via in-person office visits effective from TODAY, January 21 until Monday, January 26th at 8am MST.
NO late charges or penalties will be assessed during this five day period.
Auto Pay members using credit or debit cards for payment will need to re-register their cards starting Monday, January 26th at https://t.co/wM61l7eWIk. Due to federal regulations, credit card and debit card numbers cannot be automatically transferred from one software service to another. For your security, that action needs to be taken by you, the cardholder.
Members who pay via ACH using an automatic bank account withdrawal will NOT be affected by this software change.
Thank you for your understanding and patience during this software system change!

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Fall River Electric Cooperative rates are some of the lowest in the nation!
Fall River Electric's 2025 average residential rate of $10.4 cents per kilowatt hour is based on average residential use of 1,500 kilowatt hours per month PLUS the Access Fee and demand of 11 kilowatts.
The national average shown on the photo below is based on rate information collected in 2023 by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, which is the most recent year available.

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EXCELLENT JOB OPPORTUNITY AT FALL RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE!
Fall River Electric is seeking a full-time Information Technology Specialist for our Ashton office. Applications received by January 9th, 2026, will be given first consideration. Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired. Early applications are encouraged.
If you know of someone who may be interested, please forward along and have them use the link below to view the job description and to apply online.
https://t.co/abfQiUDdUv
Exceptional compensation & benefits available with this position.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY AT FALL RIVER ELECTRIC IN ASHTON!
Fall River Electric Cooperative has a full-time Energy Conservation Specialist/Member Services Representative position open in our Ashton office. Early applications are encouraged. Position closes January 7, 2026.
For information & qualifications as well as to apply visit https://t.co/abfQiUDdUv. This position offers excellent compensation & exceptional benefits.