NRECA is the national trade association that represents America’s nearly 900 local electric cooperatives. These co-ops power 56% of the American landscape and serve 42 million people.

832 distribution cooperatives are the foundation of the electric cooperative network. Built by and belong to their local communities, distribution co-ops bring electricity to millions of American families and businesses.

64 generation & transmission cooperatives generate or purchase power and deliver it to distribution co-ops for use in the local community.

NRECA works to advocate for electric co-op priorities in Washington and help ensure the long-term success of local co-ops and rural communities.

From booming suburbs to remote rural communities, America’s electric co-ops are energy providers and engines of economic development. Electric co-ops keep the lights on and play a vital role in transforming communities.