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NRECA CEO Jim Matheson Details Electric Co-ops’ Top Legislative Goals
Top issues for co-ops include permitting reform and repealing the EPA power plant rule.
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Legislative Conference: Lawmakers Back Co-ops’ Push for Smart Energy Policies
Congressional leaders from both parties pledged to support co-ops’ push for reliable energy.
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Q&A: Electric Co-ops’ Legislative and Regulatory Priorities for 2024
NRECA will advocate for co-ops on a wide range of issues, from broadband to supply chain.
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NRECA CEO to Congress: Improve Broadband Programs Crucial to Rural America
More than 200 electric cooperatives are involved in efforts to deploy rural broadband.
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Co-op CEO: Congress Must Prioritize USDA Programs Crucial to Rural America
USDA programs help electric co-ops boost economic development in rural communities.
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Co-op Leader to Congress: Broadband Is Key to Rural Economic Development
Consumers are demanding faster internet speeds in rural areas, a co-op leader told senators.
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Top Policymakers Address Electric Co-op Leaders at NRECA’s Legislative Conference
Federal funds to help interested co-ops build clean energy projects will soon be available.
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NRECA CEO: Reliable Electricity Is Main Focus of Legislative Conference
Electric co-op leaders will support efforts to speed up the federal permitting process.
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Co-op CEO: New Farm Bill Should Prioritize Broadband for Rural America
The Farm Bill will authorize funding to help electric co-ops provide rural broadband service.