Who Reads RE Magazine

Staff at 99% of America’s Powerful Electric Co-ops Read RE Magazine

If you’re looking to increase sales, electric cooperatives are ripe with opportunity. Electric cooperatives are investing in modern infrastructure and technology to strengthen the communities they serve. By the end of 2028, they are on pace to have 1.5 gigawatts of battery capacity online, supporting greater grid flexibility and reliability. At the same time, 87% of co-op meters include advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) technology, providing greater visibility into the grid and enabling emerging technologies such as distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS). Co-ops are also expanding access to high-speed connectivity, with plans to connect 3.6 million homes to world-class gigabit fiber optic broadband by the end of 2027.

RE Magazine is the only industry publication to reach 99% of all electric co-ops—including a paid subscriber base of almost 19,000 readers and a total readership of 34,481 including pass-along readers.

These aren’t just any readers. From CEOs and board members to operations supervisors and supply managers, 41% of our subscribers have a say in purchasing decisions. These are the influencers you need to reach.

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RE Magazine Influence and Action

After seeing an ad in RE Magazine, respondents reported one or more of the following:

  • 75% associated ads with respective brands
  • 61% liked one or more ads
  • 64% have improved opinion of a product or service
  • 75% became newly aware of a product or service
  • 41% engaged in preliminary buying behavior *
  • 33% engaged in active buying behavior **
    Source: Baxter Research Study, March 2026

* Preliminary buying behaviors include saving the ad, discussing advertised product or service with colleagues, visiting advertiser’s website, or contacting a salesperson.
** Active buying behaviors include requesting a sample, considering a purchase, recommending or purchasing the advertised product or service.