These Poles Have Roots<\/h2>\n

Electric cooperatives brought power to rural America when no one else would. For years, power companies never ventured outside their city limits. They ignored the electric needs of the nation\u2019s rural areas for one reason: There was no profit to be made.<\/p>\n

As a result, 9 out of 10 rural homes were without electric service as late as the mid-1930\u2019s. And so electric co-ops were established. They were built on principle by people who shared the same principles \u2013 to deliver affordable electricity to the entire nation.<\/p>\n

The Power of Community<\/h2>\n

At Ravalli Electric Co-op, we are proud to be a part of your community, bringing people together by providing energy for all the things you love.<\/p>\n

We are led by members like you. Which means we are not out to make money. Instead we are building communities by listening to your needs. We\u2019re shaped by the people we serve \u2013 you!<\/p>\n

Your Power Has a Source<\/h2>\n

With the support of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who in 1935 established the Rural Electrification Administration (REA), friends, neighbors and communities united to create a new kind of electric utility. This electric utility was one where the voice of every person made a difference and electricity was just as affordable as it was reliable. With that, electric co-ops were born.<\/p>\n

Today that spirit of community, growth and determination continues to thrive. With the same focus on member needs, Ravalli Electric Co-op provides much more than competitively priced, reliable energy. We are committed to improving quality of life for members and their local communities.<\/p>\n

A Voice You Can Trust<\/h2>\n

Ravalli Electric Co-op is working every day to provide you with the reliable service, power, and information you need.<\/p>\n

Why trust REC? Because we are your neighbors \u2013 we have been in your community for generations, and will be for generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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