ABOUT US

With over 8,300 members, CAREA is the largest member-owned Rural Power Co-operative in Alberta. Our members are found as far south as Beiseker and as far north as Barrhead. We are dedicated to saving our members money and providing them with the fast, efficient electrical service they deserve.

REA Principles  

In the late 40's to reflect a cornerstone of democratic society, the Government established Rural Electrification Associations - divesting power to the citizens as providers of electricity to rural Albertans.  The Government provided the organizational structure, financing, oversight and ongoing consultation and assistance as a social policy to allow rural Albertans to benefit from an electrical utility system.

• At CAREA we have never, nor will we ever, put profit ahead of people.
• We work for ourselves and our community.
• We are directly responsible to our members and we are accountable for distribution within our service areas.
• We are an intervener in the regulatory process on behalf of our members.

At CAREA we believe we can survive the challenges placed before us by deregulation of the electrical industry.  We have and will continue to work with Government to ensure they understand the value that our REA plays in rural Alberta.