Support America's Electric Cooperatives
CEC is committed to providing our members with reliable, reasonably priced electricity while supporting the rural communities we serve. While many cooperative decisions are made locally, policies that impact electric co-ops are often decided by legislators in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C.
That's why advocacy and member engagement matters.
Give Electric Cooperatives a Strong Voice
America's Electric Cooperatives Political Action Committee (PAC) is a non-partisan committee founded in 1966. The PAC educates and supports policymakers who understand and appreciate the role that electric cooperatives play in their communities.
PAC advocacy helps prioritize cooperative concerns when decisions are made that affect electric rates, energy reliability, infrastructure investment, and rural development. The committee gives electric cooperatives a strong voice when it matters most.
PAC participation is voluntary, made with personal funds, and contributions are flexible. Members may:
- Make a one-time contribution
- Add a montlhly contribution to their electric bill
Advocacy That Works for You
Because of the support from the PAC, cooperatives nationwide have worked to:
- Secure and protect the tools needed to meet growing energy demands
- Promote smart energy policies that keep electricity affordable and reliable
- Defend rural communities from harmful legislation
- Protect critical programs such as Empowering Rural America (New ERA) and Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership (GRIP)
- Educate lawmakers through direct engagement and congressional testimony
Be a Co-op Voter
Co-ops Vote is a national, non-partisan voter engagement program created to encourage electric cooperative members to become informed, active voters and focus on issues that impact electricity.
Electric cooperatives serve 42 million people in 48 states, power 56% of the nation's landmass, and return more than $1 billion annually to member-owners. Voting with co-op issues in mind helps protect cooperatives' not-for-profit business model.
Become a Co-op Voter in 5 Easy Steps
Members are encourages to participate in elections by:
- Registering to vote and confirming you registration is current
- Learning voter details for your state, including deadlines and polling locations
- Getting educated on issues critical to electric cooperatives
- Knowing the candidates and how they support affordable, reliable electricity
- Sharing your story and encouraging others to vote as co-op voters
Why Member Participation Matters
Supporting America's Electric Cooperatives PAC and participating in Co-ops Vote helps ensure lawmakers understand how policies affect cooperatives and rural communities.
Members can make an impact by:
- Participating in the PAC
- Staying informed on cooperative issues
- Voting in every election
Learn more
Additional resources for the PAC and how to join or Co-ops Vote:
- Have a Voice! Join America's Electric Cooperatives PAC! | Central Electric Cooperative
- Vote.coop
- Follow @CoopsVote on social media
- Contact CEC's PAC Coordinator, Katrina Konieczny at 800-521-0570 ext. 2161
Contributions to the NRECA America’s Electric Cooperatives PAC are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions to America’s Electric Cooperatives PAC are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to refuse to contribute without reprisal. Federal law prohibits contributions from foreign nationals who lack permanent resident status. Any contribution guidelines presented are merely suggestions. You are free to contribute more or less than the suggested amounts, or not at all. NRECA will not favor or disadvantage anyone by reason of the amount contributed or a decision not to contribute. For more information on the PAC, please contact your local cooperative or NRECA PAC team at 703-907-6917 or by email at pacteam@nreca.coop.