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Member Benefits & Amounts
Membership amounts for electric utilities (companies, cooperatives, public power districts, etc.) are based
on total number of meters served. There is also a category for manufacturers, consultants and other allies.
The table at the bottom of this page lists the membership amounts for any type of organization.
There is also a program for utilities that wish to join as a group. With this option, the Group Member
(typically a G&T) supports the RERC program at a higher amount, which allows distribution cooperatives
to join at half price.
Specific Benefits To Members:
1
Employee development training, primarily
in areas where customer-contact staff need to expand their skills and service to rural business
customers. Most courses are offered in a 1 or 1½ day format that can be brought to your region.
Handouts and valuable reference materials are always included.
2
Education materials that include consumer-oriented
pamphlets, videotapes, interactive
CDs, reports and other publications to use as in-house references or to enhance your customer education program. View the Our Products tab above to learn more.
3
On-line education through this Web site, with its "Members Only" section.You’ll get access to password-protected information, i.e.
newsletter-ready articles, updates on hot topics, free resources we’ve discovered, and answers
to tough customer questions. You'll be able to tap our knowledge and that of other experienced
power suppliers.
4
A utility marketing newsletter that delivers solid ideas, technical updates and practical solutions. Much more than other "fluffy" newsletters, Current Marketing delivers insight into the needs of rural business or agribusiness customers, case studies, electric technology reviews and application tips. This bimonthly newsletter is only available to RERC members
5
Annual utility conference that brings you practical
knowledge and allows you to interact with other utility professionals firsthand. This national meeting
lets you expand your network of contacts, generate new ideas, learn from other successful utility
programs and get updates on new technologies.
6
Customized services to help you with specific needs.
You’ll save valuable time and frustration by tapping our wealth of resources and network of
experts. For larger projects, work with Executive Manager Richard Hiatt on an hourly basis and get
direct answers, and suggested approaches. A true time saver.
7
Discounts on electrical safety resources are available to improve your safety communications. A Safety display, handouts, and stickers for tall farm equipment (only available from RERC) can be ordered. Check the Our Products tab for details.
8
Public awareness campaign to carry the message of
electricity's value and safe use to outside audiences. As your public education partner, we're
sending news releases and other mailings to vocational instructors, rural magazine editors, consumer
groups and other key audiences
Membership Amounts
(Based on total number of meters served)
Number of Meters
Annual Membership
5,000 or less
$ 550
5,001 to 12,000
$ 780
12,001 to 20,000
$1,280
20,001 to 40,000
$1,700
40,000 and over
$2,100
REC Statewide Assn.
$ 600
G&T
$ 900
Equip. Suppliers/Allies/Other
$ 375
Group Membership Option*
$3,100
Holding Company Option+
$4,000
* The Group Membership Option is
typically for generation & transmission (G&T) cooperatives. For a yearly fee of $3,100, this allows any distribution co-ops within the G&T to
be a member of RERC for one-half the normal membership amount.
+ The Holding Company Option is
typically for investor-owned companies having two or more operating companies.
When the Holding Company joins at $4,000, this allows all of the operating
companies to receive RERC materials and services for a single fee.
We invite you to be a part of this worthwhile program. If you believe in what we’re doing, call Richard Hiatt at (937) 383-0001, or e-mail us at info@rerc.org
Rural Electricity Resource Council (formerly National Food and Energy Council)
Wilmington, Ohio
