EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 20 MIN
The Legacy of the Rural Electrification Act
from Along Those Lines · host Jerry Mosemak
When the Rural Electrification Act was signed in 1936, only 10% of U.S. farms and rural homes had power. But the REA helped achieve near universal electrification in rural America and is still vital to ensuring that co-ops can deliver affordable, reliable power, including through the RUS electric loan program. To mark the REA's 90th anniversary, we'll talk to NRECA CEO Jim Matheson and RUS Administrator Karl Elmshaeuser on the law's legacy and how co-ops continue to carry out its mission.
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The Legacy of the Rural Electrification Act
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