NRECA

National trade association representing consumer-owned electric cooperatives.

Company facts

Founded
1942
Employees
1,100
Headquarters
United States
Type
Non-Profit
Subsidiaries
Cooperative Benefit Administrators, Cooperating Insurance Services, NRECA International

About

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is the national service organization supporting over 900 electric cooperatives that serve one in eight Americans across 56 percent of the country’s landmass. Its core focus is advocacy, education, and a broad suite of services—including insurance, benefits administration, government relations, and technology research—to safeguard members’ ability to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable electric service. NRECA is a leader in developing and promoting advanced energy technologies, ensuring its co‑ops can implement the most effective solutions for their communities. Additionally, the organization drives global development through rural electrification projects abroad, demonstrating its commitment to improving lives and fostering sustainable growth worldwide.