The Cooperative Advantage

Community Involvement

Pennsylvania Lineman Goes Beyond the Call of Duty to Help Stop a Runaway Horse

A co-op lineworker is lauded as a "superhero" after quickly stepping into action.

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Community Involvement

The Hidden Role of Electric Co-ops in the Barn Quilt Trail Movement

Co-ops play behind-the-scenes role in documentary on national barn quilt trail movement.

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Co-op 101

Arkansas Co-ops Point to Power Success to Promote Broadband Technology

In the 20th century, co-ops brought power to the countryside, and now they’re bringing broadband

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Community Involvement

Lodging for Lineworkers During Missouri Emergencies: A Lasting Legacy for a Co-op Leader

When the lights go out in Missouri, co-op crews are welcome at National Guard armories.

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Community Involvement

A Pennsylvania Electric Co-op Helped Raise a Tree House Toward the Sky for Military Veterans

Semper Fi fits Somerset REC when crews help out a camp run by a retired Marine Corps general.

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Community Involvement

‘Something Took Over That Day’: Louisiana Co-op Worker Rescues Fellow Diner from Choking

At a banquet honoring Vietnam War heroes, a real-time selfless act unfolds before diners’ eyes.

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Community Involvement

Pennsylvania Lineman Goes Beyond the Call of Duty to Help Stop a Runaway Horse

A co-op lineworker is lauded as a "superhero" after quickly stepping into action.

Read More Now →

Community Involvement

The Hidden Role of Electric Co-ops in the Barn Quilt Trail Movement

Co-ops play behind-the-scenes role in documentary on national barn quilt trail movement.

Read More Now →

Community Involvement

Lodging for Lineworkers During Missouri Emergencies: A Lasting Legacy for a Co-op Leader

When the lights go out in Missouri, co-op crews are welcome at National Guard armories.

Read More Now →

Co-op 101

Arkansas Co-ops Point to Power Success to Promote Broadband Technology

In the 20th century, co-ops brought power to the countryside, and now they’re bringing broadband

Read More Now →

Community Involvement

A Pennsylvania Electric Co-op Helped Raise a Tree House Toward the Sky for Military Veterans

Semper Fi fits Somerset REC when crews help out a camp run by a retired Marine Corps general.

Read More Now →

Community Involvement

‘Something Took Over That Day’: Louisiana Co-op Worker Rescues Fellow Diner from Choking

At a banquet honoring Vietnam War heroes, a real-time selfless act unfolds before diners’ eyes.

Read More Now →

Community Involvement

Pennsylvania Lineman Goes Beyond the Call of Duty to Help Stop a Runaway Horse

A co-op lineworker is lauded as a "superhero" after quickly stepping into action.

Read More Now →

Community Involvement

The Hidden Role of Electric Co-ops in the Barn Quilt Trail Movement

Co-ops play behind-the-scenes role in documentary on national barn quilt trail movement.

Read More Now →

Co-op 101

Arkansas Co-ops Point to Power Success to Promote Broadband Technology

In the 20th century, co-ops brought power to the countryside, and now they’re bringing broadband

Read More Now →

Community Involvement

Lodging for Lineworkers During Missouri Emergencies: A Lasting Legacy for a Co-op Leader

When the lights go out in Missouri, co-op crews are welcome at National Guard armories.

Read More Now →

Community Involvement

A Pennsylvania Electric Co-op Helped Raise a Tree House Toward the Sky for Military Veterans

Semper Fi fits Somerset REC when crews help out a camp run by a retired Marine Corps general.

Read More Now →

Community Involvement

‘Something Took Over That Day’: Louisiana Co-op Worker Rescues Fellow Diner from Choking

At a banquet honoring Vietnam War heroes, a real-time selfless act unfolds before diners’ eyes.

Read More Now →

Spotlight on Co-op 101

Six Electric Co-op Policy Priorities for the New Congress

From broadband to tax policy, a look at co-op policy priorities for the 116th Congress.

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The Co-op Stories That Caught Your Attention This Year

From hurricanes to hero lineworkers, the most popular stories on electric.coop this year.

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Winter Storms Keep Co-op Crews Busy

With winter still officially over a week away, co-op crews know snow, ice and frigid winds are already here.

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The Cooperative Advantage Topics

Co-op 101

The nation’s member-owned, not-for-profit electric co-ops constitute a unique sector of the electric utility industry.

Community Involvement

Co-ops work not only on members' needs, but for the sustainable development of their communities.

Grassroots Strength

Getting the vote out for electric cooperative issues and members.