Issues and Policy
Permitting Reform
Western Co-op Leaders Urge Congress to Help Them Mitigate Wildfire Risk
The Senate should pass the Fix Our Forests Act to reduce wildfire risk, co-op leaders said.
Reliability and Affordability
EPA Repeals Mercury Rule That Threatened Critical Electric Co-op Generation
The rule was costly for electric co-ops and lacked meaningful public health benefits, NRECA says.
Tax and Financing
Q&A: NRECA’s Government Relations Leader Discusses Top Priorities for 2026
Permitting reform, FEMA reform and wildfire mitigation are all top priorities for NRECA.
Reliability and Affordability
NRECA Calls for Swift Action to Address Worsening Grid Reliability Outlook
Projected energy resource and transmission growth will lag demand in the coming decade, NERC said.
Reliability and Affordability
Georgia Co-op Pilots Cutting-Edge Long-Duration Energy Storage Technology
Snapping Shoals is the first to test long-duration battery made in its home state of Georgia.
Energy Innovation
Kansas Co-op Wins National EV Award for Education, Infrastructure Efforts
Wheatland Electric Co-op hosts special events to give members a chance to test drive EVs.
Reliability and Affordability
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.
Broadband
Co-op Broadband Powers Esports Tournament in Rural Michigan
Midwest Energy & Communications provides world-class broadband for esports tourney in rural Mi