Issues and Policy
issues-and-policy
Texas Legislators Grill Utility Execs on Power Outages
Texans want answers on February’s power crisis and assurances that it will never happen again.
Broadband
‘Boy, I Want To See That’: Broadband History From a Mississippi Porch
Broadband from her electric co-op to her family farm means longer visits by her grandchildren.
Broadband
Along Those Lines: The Ins and Outs of the FCC’s Biggest Rural Broadband Auction
Co-op experts break down how the RDOF works and outline concerns about unproven technologies.
Broadband
NRECA Asks Federal Agency for More Rural-Friendly Rules for Broadband Grants
Grant rules may allow areas where broadband projects fall short to be stuck with poor service.
Broadband
NRECA Sends Concerns to FCC About $9.2 Billion Rural Broadband Auction
RDOF winners that fail “will put people in rural America in substandard service for a long time.
Broadband
Matheson: Co-ops Ready to Support Policies That Help Challenged Communities
NRECA CEO Jim Matheson says rural broadband must be in any infrastructure package before Congress.
Broadband
Michigan Co-op to Help With COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Its Community
Vaccinations are just the start for a Michigan co-op determined to help control the pandemic.
Broadband
Members of Congress Urge FCC to Vet Provider Promises on Rural Broadband
NRECA fears broadband providers with winning bids at the RDOF auction can’t keep promises.
Distributed Energy Resources
Battery System Will Save Indiana Co-op Millions in Power Costs
Utility-scale battery to save electric co-op $35 million and pay for itself in less than six years