Issues and Policy
Reliability and Affordability
Co-ops Ask DOE to Support Vital Projects Underpinning Grid, Rural America
Without DOE funding, many projects “would not be affordable,” NRECA CEO Jim Matheson said.
Reliability and Affordability
Review of EPA Rules Is ‘Critical Step’ Toward More Reliable Grid, NRECA Says
The agency is reconsidering major regulations, including its power plant greenhouse gas rule.
Tax and Financing
New Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins Addresses Electric Co-op Priorities at PowerXchange
Rollins addressed co-op leaders at the closing general session of NRECA's annual meeting.
Tax and Financing
Co-op CEO: Leadership From Congress Is Critical to Ensuring Reliable Power
Energy policy must include a diverse power supply and permitting reform, a co-op leader said.
Reliability and Affordability
Matheson, Lawmakers Discuss Crucial Policy Moves for Meeting Electricity Demand
Talks on a permitting reform deal have already begun in Congress, lawmakers said.
Broadband
NRECA Urges Trump Administration to Support and Fix Rural Broadband Programs
NRECA asks key federal agencies for fairer policies for electric co-ops in broadband.
Broadband
Alabama Co-ops Closing In on Broadband Middle Mile to Serve Entire State
Co-op-built middle mile network offers rural Alabama the fastest broadband at fair rates.
Reliability and Affordability
NRECA Ready to Work With New Agency Leaders on Co-op Priorities
NRECA will partner with the agency heads to improve grid reliability, CEO Jim Matheson said.