New Cyber Technology Provides Real-Time Defense
Essence 2.0 continuously assesses power grids for anything out of the ordinary.
Pulling Out All the Stops: Colorado Co-op Connects Students to Broadband
Within 10 days, a co-op answers a school district’s broadband plea for struggling students.
COVID-19 Relief Passed by Congress Helps Co-op Members Pay Electric Bills
The American Rescue Plan Act includes potential broadband funding opportunities.
NRECA: $1 Billion Program Must Deliver Best Possible Broadband on Tribal Lands
NRECA says a tribal broadband program must ensure a minimum data speed of 100 megabits per second.
Texas Co-op Lineworkers Donate 400 Pounds of Venison to Feed the Hungry
Pedernales Electric Co-op lineworkers are on the hunt to end hunger in their community.
International
NRECA International Engineer’s App Collects Key Data for Liberian Co-op
NRECA International’s senior engineer in Liberia worked at night for 300 hours to develop app.
International
Texas Legislators Grill Utility Execs on Power Outages
Texans want answers on February’s power crisis and assurances that it will never happen again.
International
‘Boy, I Want To See That’: Broadband History From a Mississippi Porch
Broadband from her electric co-op to her family farm means longer visits by her grandchildren.
Storm Recovery
Ice Storms, Frigid Weather Cause Historic Power Outages Across Appalachia
Crews are hiking in or using tracked vehicles to restore electricity in rugged Appalachian region.
Storm Recovery
NRECA Asks Federal Agency for More Rural-Friendly Rules for Broadband Grants
Grant rules may allow areas where broadband projects fall short to be stuck with poor service.