Grassroots/Legislative

Grass Roots/Legislative

Riverland Energy and electric cooperatives through the U.S. are continually working with local, state and U.S. representatives and senators to ensure affordable energy costs for the future. Riverland Energy does not choose particular political parties, but instead works to educate all legislators on the possible effects particular bills can have on their constituents.

ACRE: Co-op Owners for Political Action

As a member of Riverland Energy Cooperative, you are among 42 million Americans who can claim ownership in a not-for-profit consumer-controlled utility that provides electricity at cost. The Action Committee for Rural Electrification (ACRE®) is the political action committee of the nation’s electric cooperatives.

Founded in 1966, ACRE supports candidates for the U.S. House and Senate who will speak for and protect the interests of electric cooperatives and their members.

If you are interested in learning more about the Co-op Owners for Political Action program, give us a call at (800) 411-9115.

NRECA: Cooperative Issues

Join us in making sure that the voices of America's Electric Cooperatives are heard on Election Day. Visit Vote.coop and find out how to register to vote, see election deadlines and look at candidate info.

Co-ops Vote is a non-partisan project of America's Electric Cooperatives designed to inform its members on the key issues facing electric co-ops and encourage them to vote and support their co-ops and the communities they serve when they go to the polls.

We do not endorse or recommend any candidates for election.

Co-ops Vote

NRECA: Cooperative Issues

Electric cooperative leaders attend NRECA's legislative conference each year, which impacts electric cooperative priorities nationwide and any corresponding legislation.

NRECA discusses national electric cooperative issues & what's being done to address them.

Issues & Policy