The Cooperative Advantage
Community Involvement
A Lot to Be Proud Of: Missouri Co-op Helps Pave the Way for New Pop-Up Park
A commercial improvement district, which includes a Missouri electric co-op, kicks off with Commun
Co-op 101
Along Those Lines, Episode 9: NRECA President Curtis Wynn Looks to Co-ops’ Future
NRECA President Curtis Wynn discusses his plans for helping co-ops navigate a changing industry.
Community Involvement
Alabama Cooperative Rescues Nesting Ospreys From Precarious Power Pole Perch
A cooperative crew built a new platform for the nest and helped move the osprey and her chicks.
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.