Issues and Policy
Power Supply
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.
Power Supply
Along Those Lines: ‘Super-Power’—The Impact of Hydroelectric Dams
In the latest podcast episode, hear more about hydropower’s benefits and challenges.
Operations
As Wildfires Rage in New Mexico, Co-ops Grapple With Damage
New Mexico co-ops are seeing homes and businesses destroyed in their service territories.
Tax and Financing
Co-op Leaders Gather on Capitol Hill to Highlight Top Priorities
Electric co-op leaders are heading to Capitol Hill for NRECA’s Legislative Conference.
Distributed Energy Resources
Planning for Growth: Arizona Co-op Works to Stay Ahead of Changing Needs
Arizona’s Trico Electric Cooperative is building to meet changing member expectations.
Operations
North Dakota Co-op Works to Restore Power After Spring Blizzard
High winds and heavy, wet snow knocked out power to most of MWEC’s system.
Operations
Electric Co-ops Urge Consumers to Call 811 Before Digging
Making contact calls before digging reduces risks for consumers and construction crews.
Broadband
Alabama Co-op Partners With Trade School to Train Fiber Techs, Lineworkers
Cullman EC gave $80,000 so broadband and lineworker students can train with the latest gear.
Reliability and Security
Along Those Lines: Utility Drones 101
Learn how co-ops are pushing the limits of drones and where this promising technology is heading.