Issues and Policy
Reliability and Affordability
NRECA Backs Stay of ‘Unlawful’ Court Decision on Lower Snake River Dams
Without a stay, co-op consumers in the Northwest could face increased rates and blackout risks.
Tax and Financing
NRECA Builds Congressional Support for Increased Funding for RUS Loans
There is “unprecedented demand” from electric co-ops for RUS loans to provide more power.
Reliability and Affordability
NRECA Sustains Push to Speed Co-op Wildfire Mitigation After Oregon Breakthrough
Such actions would reduce wildfire risk while helping co-ops deliver reliable, affordable power.
Reliability and Affordability
Newly Approved Solar-Plus-Storage Project Will Save Millions for Kauaʻi Co-op
KIUC’s latest move to meet Hawaii’s 100% renewable mandate will also save members millions.
Reliability and Affordability
House Energy Chair Says Permitting Reform Is Crucial to Ensure Reliable Power
'We absolutely have to make sure we have dispatchable, reliable and affordable power.'
Reliability and Affordability
Advocacy by NRECA, Michigan Co-ops Opens Door to More FEMA Ice Storm Aid
Category F of FEMA’s public assistance program is a lifeline for co-ops after disasters.
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.