NRECA CEO Jim Matheson applauded a series of actions the Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that would alleviate reliability and cost challenges for electric co-ops. “[The] EPA announcements are another critical step that puts our nation on a path towards a more reliable and resilient electric grid—and not a moment too soon." Read more: https://bit.ly/3XNcheL
NRECA
Non-profit Organizations
Arlington, VA 38,524 followers
NRECA is the trade association representing over 900 local electric cooperatives, which power 42 million Americans.
About us
We are America’s Electric Cooperatives.
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is the national service organization dedicated to promoting, supporting and protecting the national interests of electric cooperatives and the consumer-members they serve. NRECA’s more than 900 member co-ops serve 1 in 8 people across 56 percent of the country's landmass.
We are strong advocates for our members, helping safeguard their ability to provide safe, reliable and affordable electric service. We are industry leaders committed to the research and development of new energy technologies. Our work ensures our members are prepared to implement the energy solutions that are best for their communities. With programs and services promoting global development through rural electrification abroad, NRECA is also changing lives and growing communities around the world.
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http://electric.coop/
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- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Arlington, VA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1942
- Specialties
- advocacy, education and training, insurance and financial services, benefits administration, government relations, economic development, electric utility industry, communications and marketing, business development, technology research, business strategies, recruitment, safety programs, international development, investment services, legal, compliance, information technology, finance and accounting, meeting and event planning, member services, and building operations
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4301 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22203, US
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8701 Firethorn Lane
Lincoln, NE 68520, US
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Updates
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“You’re the first Americans to hear this, and I’m excited to share it with you: We’re working with our federal, state and local partners to develop a bold strategy to revive rural America,” said USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins. Secretary Rollins addressed thousands of co-op leaders at NRECA's annual PowerXchange this week in Atlanta. Read more: https://bit.ly/3DTOV0l #PowerXchange25
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NRECA honored four industry leaders with awards at PowerXchange this week. Here are this year's winners: 🏆 Les Penning, CEO of Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative, received NRECA's International Award. 🏆 Jeff McCallister, editor of Ohio Cooperative Living—the magazine for Ohio's Electric Cooperatives—won the 2024 George W. Haggard Memorial Journalism Award. 🏆 Greg Puckett, general manager of Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation, was recognized with the Curtis Wynn Diversity Champion Award. 🏆 Alyssa Clemsen Roberts, former president and CEO of New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, Inc. also received the Curtis Wynn Diversity Champion Award. Read more: https://bit.ly/3DwvlY0 #PowerXchange25
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Today, the EPA announced reconsideration of its unlawful Power Plant Rule and other regulations that undermine electric reliability. Read NRECA CEO Jim Matheson's statement applauding the EPA's actions: https://bit.ly/3FrY68U
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We asked the Youth Leadership Council what inspires them. Hear what they had to say. What inspires you? #PowerXchange25
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Congratulations to Mike Partin, president and CEO of Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative, on becoming NRECA’s president. Read NRECA CEO Jim Matheson's full statement here: https://bit.ly/4kC5w9w
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A crowd came out for the Women in Power talk at #PowerXchange25. Advocate and Embrace the Power of Asking-Now.
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Thank you to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, for speaking to cooperative leaders at PowerXchange. USDA's Rural Utilities Service is a vital resource for co-ops as they work to keep the lights on and meet the growing energy needs of their members. Read NRECA CEO Jim Matheson's full statement here: https://bit.ly/4iFnyG8
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POV you're walking through the Expo at #TechAdvantage25