Energy & Technology
Energy Supply
Alaska Co-ops Work With State to Improve Railbelt Transmission Capacity
Four Alaska electric cooperatives will benefit from Railbelt transmission upgrades.
Technology
Along Those Lines: Introducing NRECA Broadband
NRECA leaders discuss what went into the decision to form NRECA Broadband and where it’s headed.
Renewable Energy
Kauaʻi Island CEO: Direct-Pay Incentives Will Lower Cost of Energy Innovation
Kauaʻi Island co-op has used federal incentives to help achieve 70% renewable energy.
Energy Supply
Tiger Team: Electric Co-op Leaders Join Effort to Ease Supply Chain Problems
Electric utilities, including co-ops, are working together to solve supply shortages.
Energy Supply
Supreme Court: EPA Lacks Authority to Cap CO2 From Existing Power Plants
A “backwater” section of the Clean Air Act does not authorize EPA to cut CO2 at coal units.
Renewable Energy
Farewell to Willy and Wally: Basin Electric Benefits From Early Commitment to Wind Power
After 20 years of service, Basin Electric's oldest utility-scale wind turbines come down.
Renewable Energy
Along Those Lines: ‘Super-Power’—The Impact of Hydroelectric Dams
In the latest podcast episode, hear more about hydropower’s benefits and challenges.
Technology
Curb Appeal: Cost-Saving Electric Robots Mow Co-op Lawn Without Dust, Noise
“We’ve had folks pull over and watch them”: Co-op employs robots to cut grass.
Energy Supply
In Colorado, a Solar Garden Honors Late Co-op Board Member
A Colorado co-op and a community build a solar garden to honor a beloved board member.