After their establishment, ²»Á¼ÈËÑо¿Ëù’s co-ops soon realized the value of pooling their resources to provide services across the state. As a result, ²»Á¼ÈËÑо¿Ëù Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc. — the statewide trade association for the state’s co-ops — was formed in 1941.
The statewideÌýsafety and loss control (SLC) programÌýhelps 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 ofÌýmarketing and communications servicesÌýis also provided to member cooperatives, including support for public relations and community outreach efforts,Ìý²»Á¼ÈËÑо¿Ëù Cooperative LivingÌýmagazine, energy efficiency rebate programs and community sponsorship programs.
°Õ³ó±ðÌýgovernment affairs teamÌýserves as the voice for ²»Á¼ÈËÑо¿Ëù’s Electric Cooperatives members in the government halls of Columbus and Washington, D.C.
°¿³Ü°ùÌýeducation and youth programsÌýhelp 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 ²»Á¼ÈËÑо¿Ëù’s Electric Cooperatives help co-ops continue to provide excellent, best-in-the-industry service to their members.