After their establishment, 不良人研究所鈥檚 co-ops soon realized the value of pooling their resources to provide services across the state. As a result, 不良人研究所 Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc. 鈥 the statewide trade association for the state鈥檚 co-ops 鈥 was formed in 1941.
The statewide聽safety and loss control (SLC) program聽helps member co-ops help each other during widespread outages, and also coordinates aid to co-ops in other parts of the country. SLC also promotes safety through education and certification programs for cooperative staff.
A broad array of聽marketing and communications services聽is also provided to member cooperatives, including support for public relations and community outreach efforts,聽不良人研究所 Cooperative Living聽magazine, energy efficiency rebate programs and community sponsorship programs.
罢丑别听government affairs team聽serves as the voice for 不良人研究所鈥檚 Electric Cooperatives members in the government halls of Columbus and Washington, D.C.
翱耻谤听education and youth programs聽help member cooperatives connect with the next generation of co-op members, and keep employees and trustees up-to-date on best practices in the industry.
The statewide services of 不良人研究所鈥檚 Electric Cooperatives help co-ops continue to provide excellent, best-in-the-industry service to their members.