Illinois Co-op Uses VR Technology for 3D Substation Scans, Training Tool
Digital 3D scans, VR technology improve operations, training at Illinois electric co-op.
Tennessee Lineworkers Rescue Motorist Trapped in Rising Floodwaters
A woman was trapped in her truck in rapidly rising floodwaters when lineworkers rushed to her aid.
Matheson to NARUC: Talk to Co-ops About Serving Underserved Communities, Broadband
From food banks to broadband, co-ops serve the underserved, NRECA’s Matheson tells NARUC.
How Co-op Priorities Fare in Trump’s 2021 Budget Proposal
The president’s budget would eliminate a program that helps low-income co-op members pay their b
FCC Chairman Gets Firsthand Look at Rural Broadband Efforts in Michigan
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai gets “fully engaged” in rural broadband build by a Michigan co-op.
Oregon Co-op Helps Bring Virtual Reality Training to First Responders
In Oregon, virtual reality technology will provide realistic training for first responders.
Minnesota Co-ops Help Advance Technology on Indoor Food Production
Commercial-scale container gardening could make year-round fresh produce available in Minnesota.
Energy & Technology
Co-op CEO to Congress: Wildfire Risk Made Worse by Slow Federal Action
Oregon co-op leader said 56% of his co-op’s service territory is federal land.
Energy & Technology
NRECA CEO Jim Matheson: FERC Directives Threaten Co-op Innovation
Energy diversity is key for co-ops as they strive to meet local needs, NRECA CEO Jim Matheson said
Energy & Technology
Neighborhood Microgrid Gives Co-op New Case for Understanding Technology
When a developer wanted to build a resilient neighborhood, a co-op offered a microgrid solution.