The Long-Run Effects of Rural Electrification on the Provision of Power in Exurban Regions

Timothy Fitzgerald and Wesley Burnett

No 404774, 2026 Annual Meeting, July 26 - 28, 2026, Kansas City, Missouri from Agricultural and Applied Economics Association

Abstract: We examine the evolving role of rural electric cooperatives in the U.S. focusing primarily on developments over the past three decades. In particular, we assess key trends in financial health, energy generation, infrastructure investment, and policy changes. Today, cooperatives face challenges such as aging infrastructure, evolving energy markets, and regulatory changes. Cooperatives continue to play a significant role in economic development and the moderniza- tion of grid infrastructure, but the impact is no longer limited to rural areas. This study provides insights into the sustainability and future trajectory of rural electric cooperatives as they navigate the modern energy landscape.

Keywords: Resource; /Energy; Economics; and; Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 1
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.404774

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