Rural Electric Cooperatives and the Transition to the Clean Energy Future

Rural electric cooperatives are foundational institutions within their communities, serving not only as energy providers but also a cornerstone of economic development and community well-being. Today, the electric utility industry — including rural cooperatives — is undergoing a transformation that is on par with some of the biggest industrial transformations in history, and cooperative directors are on the forefront of that transition.

This paper, co-authored by Climate Cabinet Education, the Regulatory Assistance Project, and Pace Law, is designed to provide a guide for electric cooperative directors seeking to make responsible, forward-looking planning decisions and investments within a clean energy transition – while delivering more flexible, resilient, and economic service to member-owners. You can download the full report or explore this resource in sections, below. The Executive Summary provides an overview of the entire report.

Read the paper on the Climate Cabinet website.