What's New at Rock Energy Cooperative

Loans Available for Ground Source Heat Pumps

Did you know that one of the most promising solutions to high energy costs could be buried right in your backyard?

It's true. Ground source heat pumps, also referred to as geothermal technology, can significantly reduce energy costs while meeting a home's entire heating and cooling needs. It can even be used for water heating.

Recognizing that it might be difficult for members to fund such a project, Rock Energy Cooperative's board of directors has approved a loan program that allows members to borrow up to $7,000 for five years at a low interest rate.

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Rock Energy Successful in Getting Lawsuit Dismissed

A lawsuit filed by the village of Rockton against Rock Energy Cooperative has been dismissed.

On April 30, Circuit Judge Edward Prochaska dismissed the lawsuit, saying that the village did not have an enforceable contract requiring Rock Energy to sell utility assets to the village because there had been no agreement on the price that the village would pay for those assets.

 “We appreciate the judge’s decision and are hopeful that this matter can be put behind us,” said Shane Larson, CEO of Rock Energy. “We want to continue providing safe, reliable and affordable electric and natural gas service to residents of the village of Rockton, as we have successfully done since 2007.” 

Rock Energy Distributes $550,000 in Capital Credits

Rock Energy Cooperative is distributing more than $550,000 to its members in capital credits this year. Since the co-op was incorporated 74 years ago, more than $9 million has been returned to members. Capital credits represent members' economic participation in Rock Energy and distinguishes the cooperative form of business from others.

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10 High School Seniors Win Rock Energy Scholarships

Rock Energy Cooperative is pleased to announce the 2010 scholarship winners. Each student will receive $400 to assist with educational expenses at an accredited college or technical school. The co-op awards 10 scholarships each year to graduating seniors living in REC’s service territory. Funds for the scholarships come from unclaimed capital credits.

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Click here to read CEO Shane Larson's More Power to You column about the scholarship winners

Rock Energy Appeals Federal Court Ruling

Rock Energy Cooperative filed a notice on Jan. 13 that it is appealing the federal court's decision to dismiss the co-op's lawsuit against the village of Rockton.

Click here to read CEO Shane Larson's More Power to You column, which updates the Rockton lawsuit



Please Consider Donation to Project Lift Up

Please consider making a donation to Project Lift Up, a voluntary member donation program designed to help people who are struggling financially pay their energy bills. Just as the program's name implies, your contribution will help lift up your neighbor financially.

Click here to read CEO Shane Larson's More Power to You column, which explains the program


Rock Energy challenges validity of Rockton referendum

(May 11, 2009) – Rock Energy Cooperative today filed suit in the Western Division of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois asking the court to declare that the Village of Rockton does not have legal authority to acquire electric and natural gas distribution systems owned and operated by Rock Energy. Village officials claim that an April 2005 referendum authorizes them to acquire and operate those systems and to issue bonds to finance that transaction.


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Click here to read CEO Shane Larson's More Power to You column, which explains Rock Energy's legal dispute with the village of Rockton


More than 377,000 co-op members from across the nation have joined the Our Energy, Our Future grassroots campaign, demanding that elected officials keep consumer interests in mind. Their voices had a major impact this summer, as the U.S. House passed a climate change bill that included more than $3 billion in rate relief for co-op consumers from initial proposals. The climate change debate, now moves to the U.S. Senate.

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Taking care of business

Who should you call and what happens next?

Are you moving? Have you lost power? Do you smell gas? Is this bill right? Of course you don't need to wait until you have a problem to contact us, but when you do have one, we know you want something done about it right away. Here's what you can expect to happen next:

Electrical outages
If you smell gas
Account changes
Billing questions