Issues and Policy
Reliability and Affordability
Permitting Rule Will Delay Infrastructure Projects, Undermine Reliability
The National Environmental Policy Act rule will complicate and prolong energy project reviews.
Energy Innovation
Co-ops Tapped to Negotiate DOE Grants for Clean Energy, Grid Projects
The awards are part of a $1 billion Energy Department program to promote rural clean energy.
Reliability and Affordability
Oglethorpe Marks Plant Vogtle Completion as a Crucial Clean Energy Resource
Georgia’s Plant Vogtle Unit 4 began operation on April 29.
Broadband
End of Affordable Connectivity Program Will Hurt Broadband Deployment
April is the last month of full funding for a $14 billion affordable broadband program.
Tax and Financing
Legislative Conference Attendees Hit Capitol Hill With Messaging on Co-ops’ Top Policy Issues
Top issues for co-ops include the EPA power plant rule and funding for the New ERA program.
Reliability and Affordability
‘Unlawful, Unrealistic, Unachievable’: EPA Releases ‘Barrage’ of Power Plant Rules
Matheson: EPA rules pose 'grave consequences for an already stressed electric grid.'
Tax and Financing
RUS Administrator: Co-ops Offer ‘Amazing Proposals’ for New ERA Funding
So far, 17 G&Ts representing 100 distribution co-ops have advanced in the New ERA process.
Reliability and Affordability
EPA’s Unlawful, Unachievable Rules Jeopardize Reliable Electricity
The path outlined by the EPA is unlawful, unrealistic and unachievable. It undermines electric rel
Tax and Financing
Co-op Leaders Take Reliability Message to Capitol Hill, Federal Agencies
“Your voices matter,” NRECA CEO Jim Matheson told co-op leaders at Legislative Conference.
Broadband
‘We Will Save Lives’: Electric Co-op Offers Free Wi-Fi to First Responders
“We are actually looking our members in the eyes and they're saying thank you for this.”