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Michigan Co-op Gets Help From Canada to Restore Power After Ice Storm
It took a huge effort to enable Canadian lineworkers to cross into the U.S. to aid a co-op.
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NRECA CEO Jim Matheson Details Electric Co-ops’ Top Legislative Goals
Top issues for co-ops include permitting reform and repealing the EPA power plant rule.
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Legislative Conference: Lawmakers Back Co-ops’ Push for Smart Energy Policies
Congressional leaders from both parties pledged to support co-ops’ push for reliable energy.
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New NRECA Report Details How Co-ops Are Meeting Members’ EV Needs
Member engagement rises when co-ops offer programs, education and incentives to EV owners.
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Senators Introduce Bill That Would Help Co-ops Reduce Wildfire Threat
The Fix Our Forests Act passed the House in January. Senators will now consider the bill.
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Alaska Electric Co-op Prepares for Potential Volcanic Eruption
This is not the first time that the Alaska co-op has faced possible ashfall from a volcano.
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Mutual Aid Crew Donates to Churches That Fed Them After Hurricane Helene
A mutual aid crew from Sussex REC said they were moved by the generosity of Georgia co-op members.
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Michigan Electric Co-ops Work to Restore Power After Spring Ice Storm
Just a quarter-inch of ice can cause major damage to power lines, co-op leaders said.
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Along Those Lines: Getting to Know New NRECA President Mike Partin
Hear Partin's thoughts on leadership and what the future looks like for electric co-ops.
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‘Stronger Than the Storm’: Lineman Who Lost Home in Tornado Finds Joy in Job
Lineworker Clint Ray says it brings him joy to restore power to the community that is helping him.