Electric Cooperatives and the Military

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Working with the Military

Cooperatives are well-positioned to support their local Department of Defense (DoD) installations and help fulfill their ambitious energy assurance goals. Through these efforts, cooperatives can:

Leverage their existing contracts and/or compete for new contracts with local military installations
Work strategically with the DoD to the benefit of the electric cooperative and the community
Apply lessons learned from fellow cooperatives and their DoD counterparts already competing in this space to align themselves with the nation's largest single consumer of energy

Due to DoD rules and procedures, these projects can be particularly complex. NRECA will continue to update this page with relevant resources.

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What is DCIP?

The Defense Community Infrastructure Program, authorized under Public Law 115-232 Section 2861, is a pilot program that authorizes the Secretary of Defense to make grants, conclude cooperative agreements, and supplement funds available under other Federal programs to address deficiencies in community infrastructure supportive of a military installation and the Secretary determines that such assistance will enhance the military family quality of life, resilience, or military value.
In FY 2020, there was $50 Million appropriated to this program.
Only State/Local Governments & Rural Electric Cooperatives can receive the grant awards

New Customized Services for Cooperatives Interested in DCIP

NRECA is proud to support our military and our member cooperatives. To help our members maximize the opportunity to potentially receive funding through DCIP, we offer customized services to meet the unique needs of our diverse set of cooperatives that serve military communities. Our expertise includes working with over 100 electric cooperatives that serve military installations. We can assist cooperatives in identifying and evaluating strategies for DCIP proposals. Learn more here:

Customized Services Overview

Learn more about DCIP funding opportunities

Join NRECA's Lauren Khair and Daniel Glasson, DCIP Program Manager at the Department of Defense on April 22 for a free informational webinar on this unique opportunity for cooperatives that serve military communities.

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NRECA has created a private professional community* for NRECA members who wish to share relevant updates with cooperatives that serve military facilities.

Email Lauren Khair (Lauren.Khair@nreca.coop) or Maria Kanevsky (Maria.Kanevsky@nreca.coop) to request access.

* Access is restricted to NRECA members and requires the ability to log into cooperative.com.

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Utility Privatization Case Studies

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Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative
FreeState Electric Cooperative
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative
High West Energy, Inc,
Nolin RECC

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Rio Grande Electric Cooperative
Sandhills Utility Services, LLC
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative
Verendrye Electric Cooperative

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[accordion title="*%20What%20is%20a%20Utility%20Privatization%20(UP)%20contract%3F"]Utility Privatization (UP) contracts allow the cooperative to own, operate, and maintain the distribution grid at a military installation, and typically are established over a long period of time, up to 50 years. UP contracts are awarded through a rigorous and competitive bidding process and have frequent and regular cost adjustments for services between the military and the UP organization. UP contracts can be applied to any type of utility service, such as electricity, water, wastewater, and natural gas. Cooperatives currently hold numerous electricity UP contracts to serve military bases across the country. Advantages for the military are clear – lower energy prices, responsive service, collegial working relationships with transparent communications, and dedicated cooperative professionals to serve each base. As well, cooperatives treat military bases as a member – with full community support for and belief in the military mission.[/accordion]

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Utility Privatization Case Studies

These case studies highlight the advantages of a Utility Privatization (UP) contract for both the cooperative and the military facility.

What Co-ops Have Had to Say

"It's certainly an honor and a privilege to work closely with military personnel who are out there fighting to protect the freedom we all take for granted each day. Their world experiences and vastly different backgrounds make them the most interesting workforce that you will ever interact with. When you see these young airman and airwomen at the Minot Air Force Base performing their job, paying attention to the smallest details and carrying out their mission with such accuracy it just makes you feel good that our country is in very good hands." -Randy Hauck, General Manager, Verendrye Electric Cooperative, Inc.

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What co-ops have had to say

"It's certainly an honor and privilege to work closely with military personnel who are fighting to protect the freedom we take for granted each day. Their world experiences and vastly different backgrounds make them the most interesting workforce that you will ever interact with. When you see these young airman and airwomen at the Minot Air Force Base performing their job, paying attention to the smallest details and carrying out their mission with such accuracy it just makes you feel good that our country is in very good hands."

Randy Hauck

General Manager, Verendrye Electric Cooperative, Inc.

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