Electric cooperative power played a big part in U.S. turkey farming in the mid-1940s. At the time, the Rural Electrification Administration and NRECA were keeping up a constant drumbeat promoting farm electrification. https://bit.ly/3Zm9n1Q #HappyTurkeyDay
NRECA
Non-profit Organizations
Arlington, VA 36,967 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.
- Website
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http://electric.coop/
External link for NRECA
- 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
Locations
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Primary
4301 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22203, US
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8701 Firethorn Lane
Lincoln, NE 68520, US
Employees at NRECA
Updates
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Currently looking for a new Member Relationship Program Manager in Arlington, VA. Hybrid work environment, excellent benefits (pension, 5% 401(k) match immediately vested, annual HSA contributions, and more), and we're mission-driven. https://bit.ly/3Osq1Xg #ArlingtonJobs #poweringtomorrow
Member Relationship Program Manager in Arlington, VA
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Senator Kevin Cramer, the son of a lineworker, learned about the electric industry as a member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission, where he helped regulate the rates of investor-owned utilities for nearly a decade. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Oh5zss #LawmakerProfile
Lawmaker Profile: Sen. Kevin Cramer
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We're proud to share that NRECA won our 20th CARE Award from Northern Virginia Family Service! NRECA has been recognized for our outstanding culture and employee engagement strategies, establishing us as one of the best places to work across the DC Metro Region.
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Dairyland's innovative AI tool, VoltWrite, is featured in RE Magazine where they interviewed Dairyland VP & CIO Nate Melby and Business Applications Supervisor, Vlad Tsoy. The article highlights how VoltWrite is revolutionizing maintenance and cybersecurity for operations.
G&T Focus: Dairyland’s VoltWrite Uses Customized AI for Cybersecurity
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It’s #NewMemberMonday here at NRECA! We’d like to welcome our newest Associate Members for the month of November: BoxPower, CarterBaldwin Executive Search, Linetec Services and SSP Innovations, LLC - thank you for serving America’s Electric Cooperatives! #CoopFamily
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NRECA International is implementing the Zambia Electric Cooperative Development Program, which is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and in partnership with Zambia's Rural Electrification Authority. Working closely with communities in rural areas, they aim to help establish five electric co-ops in Zambia. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3APYNqt
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NRECA is urging federal regulators to take steps to avoid unnecessary overbuilding of broadband networks as states prepare to make their final funding awards to electric co-ops and other internet service providers under the $42.5 billion BEAD program. https://bit.ly/3OaLFiN
NRECA Urges ‘True-Up' Process for Final BEAD Broadband Funding Awards
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Today is #NationalRuralHealthDay! Learn how JCE Co-op's broadband impacted Midwest Medical Center and the people of Galena, Illinois. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YB5vdC