Core Services
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.
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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.
IT STARTS WITH POWER
We believe that it starts with power – better health care, improved education, economic growth and safer streets, all begin with reliable and affordable electricity. Learn how you can get involved and support our mission today.
DONATE NOWGet 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
Webinar Series: Developing Strong and Lasting Mini Grids in Rural Communities
NRECA International conducted three webinars with energy sector experts from around the world.
Electric Co-ops Catching on in Africa
In Africa scenes from the early days of the electric co-op movement in America are being replayed.
Genevie Boarman is First Linewoman on Volunteer Electrification Project
Gena Boarman is the first woman volunteer lineworker, and hopefully not the last.