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Join Colorado’s Electric Cooperative Network

Looking to build meaningful connections and stay informed about the issues that matter most to Colorado’s electric cooperatives? Becoming an associate member of CREA is your gateway to engaging with the cooperative community, showing your support, and expanding your network across the state.

Membership Structure & Dues

Co-op Associate Membership is available to any entity that is organized as a cooperative that is not an electric cooperative eligible for full membership in CREA. Co-op Associate Membership is granted on an annual basis, spanning from January through December.

$2,500 Small organizations (<50 employees) and out-of-state distribution co-ops
$5,000 Large organizations (>50 employees)

A Non-Cooperative Associate Member is a non-cooperative firm, corporation, company, or division — such as a manufacturer, supplier, or educational institution — that is engaged in or supports the power industry and aligns with the mission and goals of Colorado’s electric cooperatives. Membership is offered on an annual basis, spanning from January through December.

$5,000 Small organizations (<50 employees)
$10,000 Large organizations (>50 employees) and non-co-op wholesale power suppliers

Associate Member Benefits

ASSOCIATE MEMBER BENEFITS	Co-ops	Non Co-ops
Exposure Through the CREA Brand
1. Limited non-exclusive license to use CREA logo and name	✓	✓
2. Advertising opportunities	✓	✓
a. Colorado Country Life magazine	✓	✓
b. Colorado Country Life and CREA websites	✓	✓
c. Events	✓	✓
d. Annual directory	✓	✓
3. Social media spotlight (1 per year, on multiple outlets)	✓	✓
4. Company listing on the CREA website	✓	✓
5. Listing in CREA directory	✓	✓
6. Exclusive associate member sponsorship opportunities	✓	✓
Networking Access
1. Co-op Peer Group Community Access	✓
a. Listserv access, as appropriate	✓
b. Members will be able to participate in discussions on multiple topics in the industry, expanding your professional's network, while showing your knowledge and expertise by participating in discussions on relevant topics.	✓
c. Invitation to attend meetings	✓
2. First opportunity to exhibit, sponsor, and attend appropriate events at associate member rates.	✓	✓
3. Complimentary single subscription to Colorado Country Life magazine	✓	✓
4. Access to select digital publications: Co-op Report and CCL Extra	✓	✓
5. Access to education courses	✓
6. Invitation to annual meeting	✓	✓
7. Non-voting board meeting attendance (Associate Membership is a non-voting membership)	✓	Invitation Only

Associate Membership Application

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