CREA is the statewide trade association that represents 21 Colorado distribution co-ops and one generation and transmission cooperative. We work with policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders at the state and national levels to advocate for policies to strengthen Colorado’s electric cooperatives.
Our member cooperatives are dedicated to providing safe, affordable, and reliable electricity to their members and communities.
CREA is the unified voice for Colorado's electric cooperatives. We champion policies and lead critical conversations with congressional, state, and regulatory leaders — ensuring our members can continue delivering safe, affordable, and reliable power to rural communities across Colorado. Every day, we fight to keep co-ops strong and protect the people they serve.
CREA Executive Director Tom Walch explains how the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour empowers rural Colorado high schoolers through leadership and civics.
There’s a certain kind of news that makes energy insiders light up and leaves everyone else wondering what we’re so excited about.
