The Cooperative Advantage
Co-op 101
The Co-op Stories That Caught Your Attention This Year
From hurricanes to hero lineworkers, the most popular stories on electric.coop this year.
Grassroots Strength
NRECA Welcomes EPA Proposal to Clarify Oversight of Waterways
NRECA worked with industry coalitions to encourage EPA to replace the 2015 rule.
Co-op 101
Winter Storms Keep Co-op Crews Busy
With winter still officially over a week away, co-op crews know snow, ice and frigid winds are alr
Co-op 101
Alaska Earthquake Rattles Nerves, but Co-op Power Problems Were Minimal
Electric co-ops in Alaska moved quickly to restore service following Friday’s earthquake.
Community Involvement
‘Something Took Over That Day’: Louisiana Co-op Worker Rescues Fellow Diner from Choking
At a banquet honoring Vietnam War heroes, a real-time selfless act unfolds before diners’ eyes.
Grassroots Strength
Inadvertent Tax Bill Language Could Jeopardize Exempt Status for Some Electric Co-ops
Small co-op must decide between accepting government broadband grants and losing tax-exempt status
Grassroots Strength
NRECA Seeks 80 Percent Reduction in Insurance Premiums on Co-op Retirement Plans
Co-op retirement plan premiums are too high. NRECA is urging Congress to reduce these costs.
Community Involvement
Facing the Holidays After Hurricanes, Southeast Communities Are Getting Co-op Help
Hurricane hardships are making the holiday season more challenging for many in the Southeast.
Community Involvement
Lodging for Lineworkers During Missouri Emergencies: A Lasting Legacy for a Co-op Leader
When the lights go out in Missouri, co-op crews are welcome at National Guard armories.
Community Involvement
A Pennsylvania Electric Co-op Helped Raise a Tree House Toward the Sky for Military Veterans
Semper Fi fits Somerset REC when crews help out a camp run by a retired Marine Corps general.