Issues and Policy
issues-and-policy
Bipartisan Bill Would Protect Co-ops From Losing Tax-Exempt Status
The new bill would correct an unintended consequence of the 2017 tax law.
issues-and-policy
Arkansas Co-ops Greening Up the Grid With Sustainable Habitat Projects
An Arkansas co-op is taking a new approach to vegetation management to expand wildlife habitat.
issues-and-policy
Nebraska Co-ops and PPDs Complete Power Restoration After Floods, but Long Recovery Ahead
Electric cooperatives and public power districts in Nebraska have completed power restoration as d
issues-and-policy
Public Power Districts Battle Floods in Nebraska
Torrential rains spawned by a massive winter storm have caused major flooding in the upper Midwest
issues-and-policy
Trump’s Budget Would Hurt Co-ops by Selling Off Federal Dams, Transmission Lines
Congress rejected Trump’s plan to sell federal utility assets before and is likely to do so agai
issues-and-policy
USDA Awards $122 Million in Loans to Electric Co-ops for System Upgrades
Electric co-ops get a $122 million lift on power line projects from USDA.
issues-and-policy
Alabama Co-op Concludes Restoration Work Following Deadly Tornadoes
The co-op restored service to members who could safely receive power three days after the storms.
issues-and-policy
Pacific Snowstorm Rips Co-op Lines in Oregon
Tall trees and heavy snow leave co-op crews with a lot of work in Oregon.
Broadband
At USDA Forum, NRECA Chief Economist Details Local Impact of Rural Broadband Gap
When rural communities lack broadband access, what is the cost to the people who live there?
Environment
We Support Bipartisan Bill to Reduce CO2, Co-op CEO Tells Senate Panel
Co-ops are well-positioned to lead efforts to reduce carbon dioxide, says the Basin Electric CEO.