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History Of Rural Electrification

Before 1936, few people in rural America had electric service. Almost everyone wanted electricity, but the expense of providing service to sparsely populated areas of the countryside made rural electrification unattractive to private enterprise. In response to the overwhelming need for electric service, Congress passed the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. The legislation made federal funds available for loans (not grants) to member-owned cooperatives for purposes of electrifying rural America.

Today, nearly 900 rural electric cooperatives are providing electric service to 75 percent of the land mass in the United States, with co-ops being an integral, locally-owned partner in the communities they serve. Co-ops work hard to ensure that rural America is not left in the dark. They work to bring economic development into the countryside. Electric cooperatives are members in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) located in Washington, D.C.

Related Links:

  • NRECA National Rural Electric Cooperative Assocation

  • PREA Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association

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32750 Route 6, Wysox PA 18854

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    • Current Bylaws
    • Directors
    • Employees
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    • Mission Statement
    • Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
  • Your Home
    • Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Information
    • Co-op Connections
    • Electric Inspections
    • Generators
    • Member Equipment
    • Meter Tampering Charge
    • New Service
    • Outages
    • Right-of-Way Q&A
    • Service Specs
    • Used Poles
    • 2022 Schedule of Fees
  • Your Bill
    • Update Your Contact Information
    • Gift Certificate
    • Levelized Billing
    • Operation Round-Up
    • Payment Options
    • Time Of Use Rate
    • Security Deposits
    • Together We Save
    • Rates
    • SmartHub 101
    • Your Capital Credits
  • Your Community
    • Distracted Driving Video
    • Dry Hydrants
    • First Responders
    • Penn Lines
    • Safety City (Safety Presentation)
    • Safety Quiz
    • Scholarships
    • Youth Tour
    • Informational Links
  • Your Questions
    • Alternative Energy
      • A Message from Claverack about Alternative Energy
      • Solar Power
      • Windmills
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Energy Audit
    • Heating Options
    • Power Quality
    • Rates
    • Rebate Programs
    • Tree Work and Line Maintenance
  • High Speed Internet News
    • Click Here for the Latest News on Revolution Broadband
    • Revolution Broadband Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
    • Tariff & Regulatory Information