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 The Firelands Electric office will be closed April 7 for Good Friday. Outages and emergencies may be reported 24/7 by calling 1-800-533-8658 or through the SmartHub app.    READ MORE
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Firelands Electric Co-op strives to provide dependable electricity at a competitive cost to every member. As a member, you have a voice in how the co-op is run to energize and enhance your life with affordable electricity. The power is all yours, and it's up to you to turn it on and save money through responsible energy use. Your cooperative proudly serves a wide range of members, both commercial and residential. We encourage you to take a look around and see how you can maximize the energy savings at your home or place of business. Whether you're shopping for a new hot water heater or just looking for ways to cut down on energy costs, we cover it all here in our education section.

  • Appliance Calculator
  • Electric Vehicle Calculator
  • Lighting Calculator
  • Heating Comparison Calculator
  • Space Heater Calculator
  • Energy Advisor — Calculate the energy use in Your Home
  • Other useful energy efficiency resources
    • Water Heater Choices and Maintenance Tips
    • Space Heaters: Friend or Foe?
    • How to Clean Your Refrigerator Coils
    • Spotting and Repairing Air Leaks in Your Ductwork
    • Boosting the Energy Efficiency of a Manufactured Home
    • Fundamentals of Electricity
    • Home Energy Library — Information on numerous energy topics
    • Geothermal Heat Pumps
    • Power Quality — Common causes of electrical issues in your home
    • Interactive Energy Home — Explore efficiency tips for each room of your home
    • DIY Energy Audit — Department of Energy
    • ENERGY STAR Yardstick
    • Home Energy Saver — Department of Energy
    • QuestLine — Commercial Energy Library & Calculators
    • Together We Save — Using Energy Wisely
  • Energy Analyzer Program
  • Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
  • Renewable Energy

Saving energy isn't just for adults, because kids have the power to make a BIG difference too! Our Kid’s Energy Zone and Kids Korner sections provided by Touchstone Energy teaches electrical safety, ways energy is generated, how to save energy and much more!

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Firelands Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility serving more than 9,100 homes and businesses in rural areas of Ashland, Huron, Lorain, and Richland counties.

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Firelands Electric Cooperative, Inc.
103 Industrial Drive | P.O. Box 32
New London, OH 44851
Outages: 1-800-533-8658
Office: 419-929-1571
Office Fax: 419-929-8550
Operations Dept. Fax: 419-929-5122

Office Hours

Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Emergency service is available 24/7
by calling 1-800-533-8658

©2023 Firelands Electric Cooperative. All Rights Reserved.

  • Account
    • Account Access - SmartHub
    • Capital Credits
    • Change Service
    • Energy Assistance Programs
    • Meters and Billing
    • Payment Options
    • Rates & Service Charges
    • SmartHub 101
  • Community
    • Cedar Point Discount Tickets
    • Contests
    • Co-op Connections
    • Ronald McDonald House
    • Safety Education
    • Scholarship Opportunities
    • TicketsAtWork
    • USO Ohio
    • Youth Tour Experience
    • A Team Academic Excellence
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Energy Education
    • Kids Zone
    • Local Contractor Lists
    • Member Programs & Rebates
    • Load Management
  • Outages
  • Safety & Line Clearance
    • Electrical Safety
    • Emergency Safety Training
    • Generator Safety
    • Grain Bin Safety
    • Meter Tampering Notification
    • Outdoor Electrical Safety & OUPS
    • Right-of-Way Program & Trees
    • Service Entrance Diagrams
    • Storm Safety
  • Your Cooperative
    • About Us
    • Annual Meeting of Members
    • Board of Trustees
    • Cooperative Elections
    • Code of Regulations
    • Cooperative History
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Economic Development
    • Employees and Staff
    • News & Updates
    • Ohio Cooperative Living Magazine
    • Operation Round Up
    • Privacy Policy
    • Political Action Network
    • Statement of Nondiscrimination
  • Your Power
    • Firelands Electric Service Territory
    • Power Supply
    • Renewable Energy
    • OurSolar Community Program