Quick Facts

Office: 937-383-0001
Fax: 937-383-0003

Hours:
7:30 - 4:30 (EST)

Email us at:

info@rerc.org
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 Our Products to learn more.
3
On-line education through this Web site, with it "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 Our Products 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
 
     
 
Rural Electricity Resource Council (formerly National Food and Energy Council)
Wilmington, Ohio