Mission
WRECA’s mission is to proactively influence the regulatory environment in the best interests of the consumer-owned electric utilities in the State of Washington.
WRECA represents approximately 11 small mutual electric companies and rural electric cooperatives throughout Washington. Our members serve over 270,000 customers at approximately 149,000 locations throughout Washington; nearly 1/4 of Washington when measured by surface area!
All of our members use either the “cooperative” or “mutual” business model, which means that they serve their customers on a non-profit basis. The rural and small utilities we represent play a critical role in supporting the agriculture industry in Washington by providing electric service at a cost to 2/3 of all farmland in Washington.
Local control is maintained; as cooperatives, the customers actually set their own rates, operating policies, and long-term plans through elected representatives. This democratic process ensures that the customers always maintain control.