About America's Electric Cooperatives PAC (formerly ACRE®)
Founded in 1966, Amercia's Electric Cooperatives PAC (formerly ACRE®) is the federal political action committee (PAC) of the nation's electric co-ops. NRECA's PAC supports political candidates who will speak for and protect the interests of electric co-ops and their consumer-owners. Backed by over 35,000 individuals making an average contribution of $65, the PAC is truly grassroots.
What are the priorities of the PAC?
America's Electric Cooperatives PAC is committed to supporting elected officials who will:
- Keep co-op member energy bills affordable to improve their quality of life.
- Help cooperatives ensure reliable energy service.
- Assist members' efforts to use energy more efficiently.
- Make renewable energy more affordable for cooperative members.
- Help rebuild electric cooperatives after a storm.
- Protect our nation's economy and jobs when making energy laws.