Environment
Climate Change
House-Passed Reconciliation Bill Includes Major Co-op Priorities
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) CEO Jim Matheson applauded the inclusion o
Climate Change
Electric Co-ops Cheer Inclusion of Key Co-op Priorities in Senate-Passed Inflation Reduction Act
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) CEO Jim Matheson heralded the inclusion of
Environment
Supreme Court: EPA Lacks Authority to Cap CO2 From Existing Power Plants
A “backwater” section of the Clean Air Act does not authorize EPA to cut CO2 at coal units.
Environment
NRECA CEO to Congress: Electricity Transition Efforts Must Be Realistic
Congress can help co-ops by providing direct-pay incentives and streamlining permits.
Environment
NRECA: Supreme Court Should Preserve States’ Power to Set Fossil Plant Emissions
Electric co-ops say states, not EPA can set power plant levels of greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment
Along Those Lines: How Electric Co-ops Are Navigating the Energy Transition
Co-op leaders discuss providing affordable, reliable power as the energy transition accelerates.
Climate Change
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Includes Billions for Broadband, EVs, Energy R&D
Co-ops would be able to participate in a new $42.5 billion broadband grant program.
Environment
Minnesota Co-ops Help Pass Law That Favors Beneficial Electrification
Minnesota’s new energy policy allows co-ops to grow their load with lower emissions.