Ralls County Electric Cooperative

Ralls County Electric Cooperative is a non-profit member owned cooperative.  RCEC was founded in 1936 for the purpose of supplying reasonably priced electricity to its member owners. In the early years of the Cooperative, members were actively involved in bringing electricity to the countryside. Today, professional crews clear the right-of-ways, build electric lines, and maintain a highly efficient electrical system.  

With over 1400 miles of energized line and over 6000 meters in place, RCEC serves the counties of Ralls, Pike, Monroe, Audrain, and Marion.  In addition to electricity, RCEC participates in energy conservation programs. 

In 2003, the Cooperative formed Ralls Technologies. Ralls Technologies provides Triple Play services to rural Northeast Missouri over Fiber Optic Cable. The Triple Play services include high speed internet, high definition television service, and digital phone.  

Membership

Membership information is available at RCEC in New London or you can download the membership applications down below. Print and fill out the application and return it to RCEC for processing. If you have any questions regarding membership, please contact us at (573)985-8711 or just stop in the RCEC building located at 17594 Highway 19, New London, MO

Ground Source Heat Pump

When looking for the most economical heating system available, look at the ground source heat pump (GSHP). It does not produce heat, it transfers it. A GSHP is a central heating/cooling system that uses ductwork to distribute an even temperature throughout the home. For every dollar spent on electricity, there are between $3 to $4 worth of heat delivered to the home.

Plastic pipe, specially made for the GSHP, is buried vertically or horizontally. A water solution is circulated through the pipes. In winter the water solution absorbs heat from the ground and transfers it to the GSHP unit inside the home. The GSHP unit then takes the heat from the water and, by using a compressor to raise the temperature, delivers 100-110 degree air into the duct system.

In the summer, the GSHP serves as the air conditioner. The above process is reversed.

Most homeowners install the GSHP with a desuperheater. The desuperheater uses the excess heat from the refrigeration process, in both the heating and cooling season, to provide additional hot water.

The GSHP is a simple machine and should provide reliable service for many years. The higher installation cost is due to burying the pipe outside the home. A typical system has a payback period of five to seven years and a life expectancy of 20-25 years.