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 about the history of electric cooperatives, and how rural communities helped themselves to receive affordable and reliable electricity.
