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New rates will be reflected on your bill due on 6/14/25.

Students in K-5 can win Lunch with a Lineman this summer!

Participate in our new monthly Energy Efficiency Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a $25 bill credit.


 

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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

  • A2L Refrigerant Regulations (Nov 2024)
    • Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons Fact Sheet (EPA)
    • The Benefits and Impacts of A2L Refrigerants
    • New Refrigerants are (Almost) Here - What You Need to Know (NAHB)
  • How Your Thermostat Affects Your Bill (Dec. 2021)
  • Appliance Wattage and Cost Chart (Sept. 2023)
  • Are Tankless Water Heaters a Wise Choice?
  • How to Read an Appliance Energy Guide
  • Water Heater Choices and Maintenance Tips
  • Space Heaters: Friend or Foe?
  • How to Clean Your Refrigerator Coils
  • 5 Tips for Buying a Furnace Filter
  • 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
  • Ways You Can Help Relieve Pressure on the Electric Grid
  • 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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Contact Info

Firelands Electric Cooperative, Inc.
103 Industrial Drive
New London, OH 44851-9112
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

©2025 Firelands Electric Cooperative. All Rights Reserved.

  • Electric Safety
    • 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
  • My Account
    • Account Access - SmartHub
    • Capital Credits
    • Change Service
    • Energy Assistance Programs
    • Meters and Billing
    • Payment Options
    • Rates & Service Charges
    • SmartHub 101
    • Understanding Your Bill
  • Community
    • Cedar Point Discount Tickets
    • Community Donation Events
    • Contests
    • Co-op Connections
    • H.U.G. (Home Utility Gift Program)
    • Ronald McDonald House
    • Safety Education
    • Scholarship Opportunities
    • TicketsAtWork
    • USO Ohio
    • Youth Tour Experience
    • A Team Academic Excellence
  • Ways to Save
    • Energy Education
    • Kids Zone
    • Member Programs & Rebates
    • Load Management
  • Your Power
    • Firelands Electric Service Territory
    • Renewable Energy
      • Distributed Generation
    • OurSolar Community Program
    • Distribution Generation
    • Power Supply
  • Grid Reliability
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Annual Meeting of Members
    • Board of Trustees
    • Code of Regulations
    • Cooperative Elections
    • 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