The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is a national service organization that represents the interests of more than 900 electric cooperatives and their 42 million members across the United States. The organization provides a range of services to its members, including advocacy, education, training, and technical assistance. NRECA also works to promote the development of rural communities and the economic growth of rural America. The organization was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.