WRECA brings industry stakeholders together to advocate for rural Washington, its people, and its essential economy. These member-owned electric utilities have united to fortify our infrastructure, strengthen Washington’s rural economies, and to amplify our voices for mutual benefit. Our diverse membership represents the full spectrum of energy stakeholders, including:
- Distribution utilities
- Electric generation and transmission suppliers
- Infrastructure construction companies
- Engineering firms
- Broadband utilities & consultants
- Wholesale suppliers
- Advocacy groups
We represent the needs of this critical industry. We facilitate the exchange of information across multiple channels. By learning, gathering, and disseminating information to our members, we are able to bring a unified voice to the state legislature so that lawmakers are equipped with the information they need to make wise and beneficial decisions in Olympia and beyond. Among the critical issues we address are:
- Energy reliability (resource adequacy)
- Right-of-way management
- Wildfire mitigation and preparedness
- Environmental goals
- Economic vitality
Washington has a varied rural economy. WRECA unifies the voice and goals of rural electric cooperatives to offer clear objectives for lawmakers.