Anne Harvey from Pioneer.coop writes: During a summer vacation to Alaska, I took the time to visit electric cooperatives near Anchorage. Why? Because I love connecting in person with the people and organizations in my cooperative family. Even though I am an introvert by nature, when I’m with electric or telephone co-op teams I just […]
Community Energy Powers Climate Resistance
When a proposed development for a large wind farm in the Hepburn Shire region in 2005, the community wanted something different, and they wanted to have a say in how this initiative would prioritize and benefit the people who live in this region. Inspired by the cooperative energy in countries in Europe, they came together […]
Power for the People
Learn how a journey to a remote location in Peru to meet ACOPAGRO co-op members, connected communities and gave purpose and meaning to all.
Leading the cooperative way
Two electric cooperative leaders in Liberia and Uganda are proving the sustainability and potential of the co-op model.
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
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. NRECA works to advocate for electric co-op priorities in Washington, D.C., and help ensure the long-term success of local co-ops and rural communities. Watch this video to learn […]
Michigan Co-op Gets Help From Canada to Restore Power
This story was written by Erin Kelly, and was originally published by NRECA. When a brutal ice storm blew trees into electric lines and splintered power poles in northern Michigan in late March, Cloverland Electric Cooperative found itself cut off from mutual aid crews that would normally come from co-ops farther south to help restore power. The […]