Benton REA is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in West Richland, Washington. The cooperative serves more than 12,500 members across Benton, Yakima, and Lewis counties, providing electric service to more than 16,900 active meters through 1,835 miles of line.
As a rural electric cooperative serving a 620-square-mile territory, Benton REA is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to the members and communities it serves. The cooperative receives 100 percent of its wholesale power from the Bonneville Power Administration, with approximately 88 percent of its power supply coming from carbon-free resources, primarily hydropower.
Benton REA takes pride in providing dependable service, affordable rates, and strong community support. In 2025, the cooperative achieved a 99.94 percent service reliability rating while continuing to offer some of the lowest electric rates in Washington state. Benton REA also supports members through energy efficiency rebates, energy assistance programs, scholarships, nonprofit partnerships, and local community events.
For nearly nine decades, Benton REA has remained focused on serving its members with reliable electric service, cooperative values, and thoughtful investments in the future of its system and communities.