Energy & Technology
Energy Supply
House Passes Permitting Reform Bills That Would Boost Affordable Electricity
The House-passed SPEED Act and PERMIT Act must still be approved by the Senate.
Energy Supply
Along Those Lines: Electric Co-ops Manage Unprecedented Data Center Growth
Large loads can benefit co-ops and their communities but also pose a host of challenges.
Technology
Co-op Broadband Powers Esports Tournament in Rural Michigan
Midwest Energy & Communications provides world-class broadband for esports tourney in rural Mi
Renewable Energy
Energy Secretary Wright Champions Lower Snake River Dams in Recent Visit
The dams can provide over 3,000 megawatts of reliable hydropower to millions of Americans.
Technology
Kentucky Co-op Leader to Congress: Federal Investment Crucial to Securing Grid
Co-op CEO asks lawmakers to reauthorize Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Program.
Energy Supply
NRECA Urges ‘Whole-of-Government Approach’ to Help Co-ops Serve Large Loads
Smart policies will allow co-ops to serve large loads while guarding their members, NRECA said.
Energy Supply
Surging Power Demand May Strain Parts of U.S. Grid This Winter, NERC Says
Surging demand, including from data centers, is shrinking power supply margins, NERC warned.
Energy Supply
Major Transmission Project Breaks Ground to Bolster Grid Reliability in Midwest
“Success with projects like this start and end with communities.”
Technology
Broadband Fiber Splicing Rodeo Is a Boon for Co-op’s Digital Workforce
“How do you make something competitive, fun, entertaining, informative and fiber related?”