Welcome! The Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA) is a member-owned federation of 22 electric distribution cooperatives.

Welcome to AREA

Empowering Alabama’s energy future through unity and service. 
The Alabama Rural Electric Association supports and represents electric cooperatives across the state—delivering leadership, training, and advocacy to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable power for all Alabamians.

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Who We Are

Representing and supporting Alabama's electric cooperatives.

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Risk Management

Protecting cooperatives through safety, planning, and loss prevention.

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Our Members

Electric cooperatives serving communities across Alabama.

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Contact Us

Reach out to connect with our team or learn more.

2026 Education Catalog

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2026 AREA Training and Events

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2026 Tradeshow

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Since 1936 electric co-ops have built 2.5 million miles of power lines across rural America –
long enough to reach from the earth to the moon five and a half times.

The story of how electric co-ops were built – not by big businesses looking for profit but by ordinary people working together –
makes this an American dream we can all be proud of.

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