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News & Events

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Be aware of scams targeting co-op members

Please be aware of an emerging online scam targeting co-op members. The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) published a story earlier this week about… Continue Reading Be aware of scams targeting co-op members
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Rooted in service

As we celebrate 85 years of service to our members, our mission to serve our community remains as strong as it was at the co-op’s… Continue Reading Rooted in service
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Annual Report highlights accomplishments

As your local cooperative, York Electric is committed to providing our members with safe, reliable and affordable power while planning for the future. Our 2025… Continue Reading Annual Report highlights accomplishments
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Boom! Making the safe choice

Sometimes the most dangerous situations are the ones that don’t look dangerous at all. I was reminded of this back in 1996 while cleaning out… Continue Reading Boom! Making the safe choice
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Skill building: Safety takes center stage at Lineman’s Rodeo

When York Electric employees come to work each day, the goal is for them to return home to their families the same way they arrived.… Continue Reading Skill building: Safety takes center stage at Lineman’s Rodeo
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Home safety tips

Generate safely Never connect a standby generator into your home’s electrical system. There are only two safe ways to connect a standby generator to your… Continue Reading Home safety tips
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Adding our 85th ring

When my wife and I got married, we built a house on family land in Smyrna. We were young and I grew up knowing the… Continue Reading Adding our 85th ring
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Money in your hands

YEC returns $2.8 million to members through Capital Credits At York Electric, membership pays. You are more than a customer at your co-op. You’re a… Continue Reading Money in your hands
Stylized tree with a dark trunk and many green leaves, surrounded by small labels, featuring the number 85 on the trunk and the caption "Rooted in Service. Powered by Community." for the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Official notice of York Electric’s Annual Meeting

YEC will celebrate 85 years of service to the members of York Electric Cooperative by hosting their virtual business meeting of members on Saturday, May… Continue Reading Official notice of York Electric’s Annual Meeting
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Where agriculture, cooperation grow together

When people hear the phrase “small farm,” they might picture a few acres of land, a red barn and a tractor, and assume there aren’t… Continue Reading Where agriculture, cooperation grow together

Connecting what matters most

Reliable internet access makes a real difference in the lives of our members. Through the partnership between York Electric Cooperative and Comporium, fiber service is… Continue Reading Connecting what matters most
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The Farmer’s Feed amplifies local voices

by Emma Sutton On a Saturday morning anywhere in York County, you can shop for local goods and produce on tent-lined streets in Old Town… Continue Reading The Farmer’s Feed amplifies local voices
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Request for Proposals (RFP) for Oil Spill Response and Remediation Services [PDF Download]

Oil Spill Response and Remediation Services YEC is soliciting proposals from qualified Vendors to provide on-call oil spill response, containment, cleanup, soil remediation, transportation, and… Continue Reading Request for Proposals (RFP) for Oil Spill Response and Remediation Services [PDF Download]
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A new type of member

Facts about what to expect from a data center in our community Technology is changing faster than ever, and it’s shaping the way we live… Continue Reading A new type of member
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Staying plugged in

You’ve likely heard us encourage you to unplug electronics when they’re not in use to save energy. This month, however, we want to share how… Continue Reading Staying plugged in
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2026 Annual Meeting – May 2

SAVE THE DATE! York Electric Cooperative’s 2026 annual meeting of members will be held on Saturday, May 2, in York. Our team is excited to… Continue Reading 2026 Annual Meeting – May 2
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Working together to keep the lights on

When we talk about reliability at York Electric, a lot of that work happens behind the scenes, long before an outage even occurs. A recent… Continue Reading Working together to keep the lights on
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Two members, same value

By Porter W. Gable York Electric Cooperative is made up of members with many different stories, shaped by when and how electricity became part of… Continue Reading Two members, same value
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Want to know more about data centers?

Text Version of Data Centers Informational Graphic Data centers are the backbone of the internet, storing and managing everything from social media and cryptocurrency mining… Continue Reading Want to know more about data centers?

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