Grassroots Strength

Co-ops are pushing for permitting reform, FEMA reform, wildfire mitigation and RUS funding.

Permitting reform, FEMA reform and wildfire mitigation are all top priorities for NRECA.

The FEMA Act aims to ensure that co-ops no longer have to wait years for disaster relief.

Disaster relief funding is one of the key issues that lawmakers are expected to consider.

Electric co-op members share the unique bonds they have with their local co-ops.

Top issues for co-ops include the EPA power plant rule and funding for the New ERA program.

“Your voices matter,” NRECA CEO Jim Matheson told co-op leaders at Legislative Conference.

Electric co-ops in eight Northwest states get hydropower from the Snake River dams.

An NRECA intern’s idea paired co-ops and community colleges for voter registration events.

The EPA rule threatens reliability and would increase electric bills, NRECA leaders say.