Electrification
Our team assists with all stages of planning for and executing both on-grid and off-grid electrification projects.
NRECA International
We power communities and empower people
to improve their quality of life
Our Commitment
Since 1962, NRECA International has empowered more than 160 million people worldwide to improve their quality of life by providing them access to safe, reliable and affordable electricity. This is accomplished by a diverse team of engineers, rural electrification experts, financial analysts and more, who design and implement successful rural electrification programs that bring power to communities. We have helped establish more than 250 electric utilities and electric cooperatives in 48 countries. For the millions of people who have benefitted from our work, we remain committed to improving education, healthcare, and economic opportunities through sustainable electrification.
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Cooperative Development
We promote the electric cooperative model to deliver electricity to rural areas in developing countries.
Community Empowerment
America’s electric cooperatives donate their leadership, skill and time to help us empower communities around the world.
Get Involved
Our work is supported by charitable donations of time, money and materials from more than 300 American electric cooperatives, organizations and individuals. We thank the hundreds of electric co-op directors, lineworkers, engineers, and managers who have volunteered to bring first-time access to electricity, and train local utilities be sustainable in their own communities. We need your continued support.
Recent Articles
CoBank Announces $250,000 Contribution to NRECA International
*This press release was distributed by CoBank on March 3, 2021. Donation marks 10 years of support for rural electrification projects in dev...
Freedom to Innovate
What happens when you encourage independent thinking? People jump at the chance to present creative and innovative ideas.
Rebuilding a Struggling Utility in Nigeria
NRECA International signed a $10 million contract to take over the operation of a struggling distribution utility in Nigeria.