Darke Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a not-for-profit, member-owned electric distribution system serving the energy needs of 5,035 homes and businesses in three counties in west central Ohio.

Darke Rural Electric Cooperative Mission Statement
Darke REC is dedicated to the delivery of quality electric power and related value-added services that meet the needs of our members and provide for the growth and betterment of our communities.

Darke REC will fulfill this mission by:

• Preserving our strong financial position
• Providing reliable quality service at competitive prices
• Adhering to the seven cooperative business principles
• Providing an environment for achieving excellence and growth for our board and employees
• Providing products and services to enhance the development and well being of our membership and communities

Darke Rural Electric Cooperative (Darke REC) is made up of seven districts. Each district elects a representative to serve on the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is comprised of local community leaders who serve and carry out the decisions voted upon by members at the cooperative’s annual meeting.

Darke REC is part of a national brand image for electric cooperative service known as "Touchstone Energy", which incorporates the tag line-- "the power of human connections." The brand name is used in combination with Darke Rural Electric Cooperative. It conveys a promise of excellent service and community commitment by those cooperatives that decide to become Touchstone Energy marketing cooperatives.

Darke News

Hart wins honors in OREC scholarship competition (Read more...)

Safety awards presented to employees (Read more...)

Every year when we check our meters we find there are some meters that we don’t have access to. For safety purposes, we must have access to every meter on the system. If the meter at your location for one reason or another is not accessible to Co-op personnel, please call and let us help you to determine the easiest way to move it. If your location is on the list to have meters checked and we can’t get to it, you will be receiving a letter on this matter.

Darke Rural Electric Cooperative is proud to offer you a new tool for Energy Savings! "Ask Your Energy Advisor" is a website designed to help you offer you money-saving tips on weatherproofing, remodeling or building a home. Click here for more information.