America's Electric Cooperatives PAC

Maintaining a strong grassroots presence in the political process is key to the long-term strength and success of the electric cooperative program and the communities we serve. 

About America's Electric Cooperatives PAC (formerly ACRE®) Co-op Owners Committee

Founded in 1966, America’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 is a Politcal Action Committee (PAC)?

A PAC is a group of people with common goals or interests who pool their money to support candidates running for state or federal office. PACs support political candidates who support the interests of their members.