Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative

What Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative does

Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative incorporated in Pennsylvania on October 24, 1936 and operating continuously since its first lines were energized in November 1937. It serves over 19,000 meters across a 2,250-square-mile territory spanning eight Northeastern Pennsylvania counties (Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, and Wyoming), maintaining more than 2,800 miles of lines and poles and over 20 substations. The cooperative purchases wholesale electricity from Allegheny Electric Cooperative, the generation supplier for all thirteen Pennsylvania electric cooperatives, and resells it at cost-plus-margin to its members, with any excess margin allocated back as capital credits rather than retained as profit.

Its core technical platform is a regulated electric distribution grid enhanced by a second-generation Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system that provides two-way communication between member meters and the cooperative's billing, distribution, and control systems, surfaced to members through the SmartHub web and mobile application. A wholly owned subsidiary, Claverack Communications (established 2022), operates the Revolution Broadband brand, a 100% fiber-to-the-home internet service currently active in Bradford, Susquehanna, and Wyoming counties that simultaneously functions as the communications backbone for the electric distribution system. Beyond electricity and broadband, the cooperative runs member-facing programs including Time-of-Use and Levelized Billing options, Energy Star appliance rebates, Co-op Connections discounts, Operation Round-Up bill-pay assistance, and the H.O.P.E. hardship fund administered with Trehab Community Services.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly residential, agricultural, and small-commercial electricity subscriptions at board-approved rates, with secondary contribution from fiber broadband subscriptions, pole-light service, and a published schedule of fees for late payments, service calls, meter testing, line extensions, and distributed-energy resource applications. The cooperative is governed by a nine-member board elected from nine geographic zones, with members holding voting rights and receiving annual capital credit allocations. It is operationally and strategically aligned with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, and the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association (PREA), and pursues community-facing initiatives such as Safety City presentations, the Youth Tour, scholarships, and a Native Pollinator Habitat Project.

Name

Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative

Legal name

Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc

Website

https://claverack.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative serving over 19,000 meters across eight Northeastern Pennsylvania counties, with a 100% fiber-to-the-home broadband subsidiary (Revolution Broadband) launched in 2022.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Electric Distribution and Broadband Utility Services

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Cooperatives (Rural/Member-Owned Utilities) (EUADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs) (HDAIABAB)

Keywords

• Rural electric cooperative
• Electric distribution services
• Fiber broadband internet
• Member-owned utility
• Energy distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Wysox

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Electricity Distribution: Claverack REC generates revenue primarily through the sale and distribution of electricity to its member-consumers. As a not-for-profit cooperative, rates are designed to cover the cost of providing electric service. Revenue beyond expenses (margins) is allocated back to members as capital credits.
2. Revolution Broadband Internet Service: Subsidiary Claverack Communications provides fiber-to-the-home internet service under the Revolution Broadband brand, generating revenue from broadband subscriptions in Bradford, Susquehanna, and Wyoming counties.
3. Fees and Service Charges: Various fees including late payments ($3.00 or 1.5% of unpaid balance), processing fees ($25.00), service fees ($50.00 during regular hours, $200.00 overtime), meter testing ($150.00), tampering fees ($500.00), new service design fees ($250.00), and distributed energy resource application fees ($650.00).
4. Capital Credit Retirements: Not-for-profit margins are allocated to members as capital credits based on electricity purchases. The Board of Directors approves retirement (payout) of these credits, with active members receiving credits on July bills and former members receiving checks if greater than $10.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric distribution utility serving more than 9,300 members across Bradford and Susquehanna counties in rural Pennsylvania. The cooperative distributes electricity to residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial accounts and operates a fiber-to-the-home broadband internet service called Revolution Broadband. It also provides value-added services such as surge protection, appliance rebates, distributed generation interconnection, and community programs funded through capital credits and Operation Round Up.

Product overview

Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative operates as a not-for-profit member-owned utility offering a unified portfolio of electricity distribution services complemented by member-facing digital tools and supplementary programs. The core product is electric distribution service across eight Pennsylvania counties. SmartHub serves as the primary digital engagement platform for bill payment, account management, outage reporting, and energy monitoring. Revolution Broadband, delivered through subsidiary Claverack Communications, extends fiber-to-the-home internet to underserved rural areas. The cooperative further supports members through billing programs (Levelized Billing, Time-of-Use Rate), financial assistance (Operation Round-Up, H.O.P.E. Program), energy efficiency rebates, Co-op Connections discounts, and Capital Credits. Additional offerings include alternative energy systems support, safety education, scholarships, Youth Tour, and environmental initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Distribution Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Claverack's total cost ranked second lowest overall in January 2026 comparison against two nearest large investor-owned utilities and four nearby Pennsylvania electric cooperatives (based on approximately 960 kWh/month)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pheasants ForevercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Partnership for Native Pollinator Habitat Project at headquarters in Wysox. Pheasants Forever provided tractor, no-till grain drill, and certified wildlife biologist Jason Diaferio for planting native pollinator seed mixes on three acres of former lawn. Collaboration included soil sampling, seed mix design, and planting assistance.
• Bradford County Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Native Pollinator Habitat Project. Kevin Brown from Bradford County Conservation District participated in initial planning meetings and site evaluations for the pollinator habitat initiative.
• Ernst SeedsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of native pollinator seed mixes for the habitat project at headquarters.
• Jackson ConsultantsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaura and Mike Jackson served as consultants for Native Pollinator Habitat Project planning, including site evaluations and seed mix determination.
• Rovendale Ag & BarnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided equipment and operator (tractor) for Native Pollinator Habitat Project planting. Darvin Rovenolt and Gabe Johnson assisted with drilling seeds.
• Holbrook's Landscaping LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner and sponsor for Native Pollinator Habitat Project.
• Trehab Community ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerClaverack partners with Trehab Community Services to administer the Claverack H.O.P.E. Program, which provides energy assistance to eligible members struggling to pay electric bills through donations from Operation Round-Up and escheats monies from unclaimed capital credits.
• Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClaverack purchases electricity from Allegheny Electric Cooperative, the generation supplier for all thirteen cooperatives in Pennsylvania. This is a fundamental supply partnership for the cooperative's electricity distribution operations.
• Touchstone Energy CooperativescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide network of local electric cooperatives across 46 states providing shared resources, reliable energy, and information. Claverack is a member and upholds four core values: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, and Commitment to Community. Benefits include Co-op Connections discount program.
• Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association (PREA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association for Pennsylvania rural electric cooperatives. Facilitates cooperation among the 13 PA cooperatives, offers scholarship programs, publishes Penn Lines magazine, and provides training and resources.
• National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization representing nearly 900 rural electric cooperatives serving 75% of U.S. land mass. Provides advocacy, resources, training, and administers the Youth Tour program that Claverack participates in annually.
• Endless EnergyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolar installation company that Claverack has successfully worked with. Located at 288 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Contact: 570-820-5900.
• My Solar GridminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolar installation company that Claverack has successfully worked with. Located at 104 North Duane Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760. Contact: 607-785-6499.
• Paradise Energy SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolar installation company that Claverack has successfully worked with. Located at 3105 Lincoln Hwy E, Paradise, PA 17562. Contact: 877-851-9269.
• REPOWER by Solar Universe of PAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolar installation company that Claverack has successfully worked with. Located at 12 Blytheburn Road, Mountain Top, PA 18707. Contact: 570-868-7861.
• Solaire Energy Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolar installation company that Claverack has successfully worked with. Located at 2174 Grover Road, Canton, PA 17724. Contact: 570-673-4004.
• SunPulse SolarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolar installation company that Claverack has successfully worked with. Located at 1113 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Contact: 570-616-3131.
• SafeElectricity.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafety education partnership providing critical safety videos and resources for first responders, Safety City presentations, and general electrical safety education. Claverack is a proud member of Safe Electricity.org.
• Claverack CommunicationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company established in 2022 to build and operate the fiber network for Revolution Broadband. The subsidiary enables Claverack to provide fiber-to-the-home internet service to underserved rural areas.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• REA Energy Cooperative: An Indiana County, Pennsylvania-based rural electric cooperative serving residential, commercial, and agricultural members. Directly comparable in member-owned structure, distribution-only model, and Allegheny Electric Cooperative wholesale supply relationship.
• Central Electric Cooperative: A member-owned rural electric distribution cooperative in Pennsylvania, comparable to Claverack in service territory structure, scale, AMI deployment, and not-for-profit member-owned governance model under the same statewide cooperative ecosystem.
• Co-Mo Electric Cooperative: A member-owned rural electric cooperative in Missouri that has successfully launched a fiber broadband subsidiary (Co-Mo Connect). Highly comparable to Claverack in demonstrating how a small rural electric co-op can leverage AMI/fiber infrastructure to deploy FTTH as an adjacent recurring revenue business.
• Great Lakes Energy Cooperative: A Michigan-based member-owned electric cooperative that operates a subsidiary broadband business (abilityNET/REACH) delivering fiber internet to rural members. Comparable to Claverack's Claverack Communications/Revolution Broadband model in diversifying a small rural co-op with fiber-to-the-home service.
• Citizens' Electric Cooperative: A Pennsylvania rural electric cooperative providing distribution services to members in its defined service territory. Comparable to Claverack in regulatory framework, capital credits structure, member services portfolio, and AMI/smart meter deployment.
• Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative: A Pennsylvania-based rural electric cooperative serving members across multiple counties with distribution and member services. Operates with the same Allegheny Electric Cooperative wholesale supply relationship and PREA/Touchstone Energy affiliation as Claverack.
• Valley Rural Electric Cooperative: A member-owned rural electric distribution cooperative serving central Pennsylvania, operating under the same NRECA/PREA/Allegheny Electric Cooperative ecosystem as Claverack. Directly comparable in member count, infrastructure scale, and not-for-profit cooperative model.

Broad incumbents

• PPL Electric Utilities: A major Pennsylvania investor-owned electric utility serving central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Competes indirectly as a rate benchmark and operates overlapping distribution territory in some counties adjacent to Claverack's eight-county footprint.
• FirstEnergy ( Penelec ): A large investor-owned utility serving portions of Pennsylvania (including areas overlapping Claverack's Northeastern PA service territory) through Penelec. Operates as a broader incumbent with generation, transmission, and distribution assets — overlapping Claverack's distribution service but at materially larger scale and as a for-profit.

Others

• Touchstone Energy Cooperatives: The nationwide network of 750+ local electric cooperatives that Claverack is a member of. Touchstone Energy provides branding, shared resources, and the Co-op Connections discount program referenced in Claverack's member benefits — relevant as the parent cooperative ecosystem and shared services provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ClaverackREC
• Facebookfacebook.com/ClaverackElectricandRevolution
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/claverackrec

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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