Energy & Technology
House Passes Permitting Reform Bills That Would Boost Affordable Electricity
The House-passed SPEED Act and PERMIT Act must still be approved by the Senate.
Our Communities
Windstorm Knocks Out Power to Thousands of Co-op Members in Pacific Northwest
Wind gusts reached speeds of up to 70 mph in many areas of the Pacific Northwest.
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Along Those Lines: Electric Co-ops Manage Unprecedented Data Center Growth
Large loads can benefit co-ops and their communities but also pose a host of challenges.
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Co-op Broadband Powers Esports Tournament in Rural Michigan
Midwest Energy & Communications provides world-class broadband for esports tourney in rural Mi
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Energy Secretary Wright Champions Lower Snake River Dams in Recent Visit
The dams can provide over 3,000 megawatts of reliable hydropower to millions of Americans.
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North Dakota Co-op to Power New Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
The library will open July 4, 2026—America’s 250th birthday—with help from Roughrider EC.
The Cooperative Advantage
20 Co-op Heroes Honored in Georgia for Lifesaving Actions
‘If it convinces one person to stop, it’s worth the recognition.’
Energy & Technology
Kentucky Co-op Leader to Congress: Federal Investment Crucial to Securing Grid
Co-op CEO asks lawmakers to reauthorize Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Program.
Energy & Technology
NRECA Urges ‘Whole-of-Government Approach’ to Help Co-ops Serve Large Loads
Smart policies will allow co-ops to serve large loads while guarding their members, NRECA said.
Energy & Technology
Surging Power Demand May Strain Parts of U.S. Grid This Winter, NERC Says
Surging demand, including from data centers, is shrinking power supply margins, NERC warned.