The Cooperative Advantage
Co-op 101
Texas Co-op Crew Turns to Horses to Reach Downed Power Lines
A co-op line crew learns that sometimes horses can be even more handy than bucket trucks.
Co-op 101
South Carolina Governor Signs Bill to Make Co-ops More Transparent After Controversy
S.C. co-ops will have to publicly disclose salaries and benefits paid to board members.
Co-op 101
Sen. Johnny Isakson Receives NRECA Distinguished Service Award
The Georgia senator helped save electric co-op pensions from $300 million in assessments.
Grassroots Strength
Matheson: Credibility Gives Electric Co-ops a Leg Up in Congress
At Legislative Conference, co-ops learn their advantage over others knocking on doors on Capitol H
Grassroots Strength
Federal Leaders Urge Co-ops to Make Their Voices Heard on Behalf of Rural America
Members of Congress from both parties said they listen to co-ops as a voice of rural America.
Grassroots Strength
DOE Official Touts Value of Federal Operation of Hydro Facilities
Co-op leaders questioned a DOE official about a proposal to sell off federal transmission lines.
Co-op 101
NRECA: WOTUS Proposal Strikes ‘Appropriate Balance’ to Protect Water Without Overregulation
NRECA submitted final comments on the rule proposed by the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Grassroots Strength
Tennessee Turnover: Wave of Freshman Legislators Activates Statewide Association on Co-op Message
What Tennessee’s electric co-op association did when Election Day reaped a huge turnover.
Co-op 101
Along Those Lines, Episode 7: Keeping Line Crews Safe
A co-op safety director shares the harrowing story of an accident early in his lineworker career.