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The Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA) is a member-owned federation of 22 electric distribution cooperatives. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is a member of AREA and serves as wholesale power supplier to eight member cooperatives located in the northern part of Alabama. PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, also a member of AREA, provides wholesale power to 12 member cooperatives in the central and southern sections of Alabama. Southern Power also supplies wholesale power to Alabama cooperatives.

Baldwin EMC Pink Power Campaign Nets Big Donation

Baldwin EMC representatives are proud to report the cooperative’s first ever “Pink Power” campaign has raised more than $5,400 for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. more

Baldwin EMC Distributes Capital Credits to Members

Baldwin EMC representatives announced recently that they have completed the distribution of $1.2 million in capital credits. more

PowerSouth Relay For Life team hosts first ever Resolution Run/Walk


As part of its fundraising efforts for the 2012 Covington County campaign, PowerSouth’s Relay For Life team is sponsoring its first ever 5K Resolution Run/Walk on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. more

Successful Day for Baldwin EMC’s Power of Giving Drive

Baldwin EMC held its sixth annual Power of Giving blood drive and health fair on Thursday, November 3, and co-op officials are calling the event a great success. Read more

AREA, Pioneer Electric featured in Rural Electric Magazine

Pioneer Electric Cooperative General Manager Steve Harmon and Mary Jones, regulatory compliance manager with AREA, were recently featured in an article titled "Retooling RESAP" in October's Rural Electric Magazine, published by NRECA. more

Baldwin EMC Announces “Oldest Water Heater Ever” Contest Winners

Baldwin EMC representatives recently surprised six families with the news that they were chosen as the winners of Baldwin EMC’s “Oldest Water Heater Ever” contest. more