Innovative & Dynamic Power Distribution Co-ops as part of a Vibrant Rural Community
A Rural Electrification Association (REA) is a rural power distribution co-op.
REAs were established in the late 1940s – early 1950s in response to a need. By working together, farmers and ranchers put in poles and strung line to bring electrification to rural Alberta. In doing so, they changed the face of agriculture.
But separating the work of running the distribution co-op from advocating for its rights was a necessity farmers discovered – the AFREA in its earliest form was established in 1950.
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The Alberta Federation of Rural Electrification Associations(AFREA) exists to empower and represent Alberta’s member-owned rural power co-operatives through advocacy,collaboration, and leadership. We promote the cooperativemodel as a sustainable and community-driven approach toelectricity distribution, ensuring that rural Albertans continue tobenefit from Reliable, Affordable, and Sustainable electricityservices.
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