MREA Associate Member Program

MREA Associate Membership provides exposure and access to electric co-ops in Minnesota and the surrounding region. The MREA Associate Member program is a great way to meet new clients and develop lasting relationships with existing customers.

MREA offers five Associate Membership levels — Platinum ($3,600), Gold ($1,300), Silver ($660), Trade Show ($330) and Patron ($130) — designed to fit the needs of your company. Compare membership level costs and benefits.

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Which Associate Member level is right for your company? Do the math!

Platinum Membership is perfect for companies that would benefit from extra sponsorship and consulting opportunities. (Membership fee $3,600.)

Gold Membership offers the best value for companies planning to attend all or many of our trade shows, receptions and golf events. Gold members save more than enough money in registration fees to cover the whole membership fee. Free and discounted prime-space advertising and marketing opportunities add hundreds of dollars in extra value! (Membership fee $1,300 Estimated value $2,700+)

Silver Membership is the best option for companies who plan to attend at least three trade shows or receptions. If your company plans to place ads in our Member Directory and magazines, you will also reap hundreds of dollars in advertising discounts. (Membership fee $660* Estimated value $2,000+)

Trade Show Membership is a must for any business planning to attend more than one of our trade shows or receptions, since non-members pay a $200 registration fee for each event. Advertising discounts and a free copy of our Member Directory and Buyer’s Guide also add value to this membership option. (Membership fee $330* Estimated value $1,600+)

Patron Membership is perfect for companies who want to stay informed about the electric utility industry but do not plan to attend MREA or REMA events. Patron members receive the monthly MREA Report, the biweekly Member Update e-newsletter and Minnesota Co-op Power magazine. Patron members are listed in MREA’s directory and on our website, and also receive a free MREA Member Directory and Buyer’s Guide, normally priced at $26. (Membership fee $130* Estimated Value $415+)

*Membership dues cover a calendar year from Jan 1 through Dec 31 and are not prorated for members who join later in the year.

Co-op Buying Power
Electric co-ops are the fastest-growing utility market in the country, many are adding consumers faster than investor-owned utilities. On the cutting edge of their industry, co-ops seek new and innovative technologies and resources to keep their operations competitive. MREA Associate Membership links your company to a network of 44 distribution cooperatives and 6 generation and transmission co-ops that, together:

• employ about 2,625 people in Minnesota
• serve 755,000 customer meters, or about 1.8 million people, covering 85 percent of the geographic area of the state
• sell more than 13 billion kWh per year (about 18 percent of the state's total kWh sold) or about $991 million in revenues
• own more than 122,000 miles of electric distribution line, averaging 6 customers per mile of line

Connect With New and Existing Electric Cooperative Customers through the MREA Associate Member program
Become an Associate Member today. For additional information, please e-mail or call (763) 424-7232.