New study reveals Minnesota electric cooperatives contribute nearly $20 billion to the state’s economy
“This study’s findings underscore the indispensable role electric cooperatives play in our state's economic vitality,” Darrick Moe, CEO of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association, said.
- “This study’s findings underscore the indispensable role electric cooperatives play in our state's economic vitality,” Darrick Moe, CEO of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association, said.
- The analysis found electric cooperatives support nearly 623,000 jobs in the United States with $51 billion in pay and benefits each year.
- Some highlights of the Minnesota Cooperatives economic impact analysis include:
The study also determined that across the nation, electric cooperatives bring about $75 billion in value annually to their local counties in which they serve. - The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) is a nonprofit trade association serving Minnesota’s electric cooperatives.