Issues and Policy
Energy Innovation
EV Car Club: Tennessee Co-op’s Idea Will Serve as National Pilot Project
Middle Tennessee Electric already has about 4,000 members who own electric vehicles.
Cybersecurity and Grid Resilience
Along Those Lines: Understanding Essence, a Co-op-Created Cyber-Defense System
Learn about a co-op-built tool for detection, visualization and reporting of potential cyberattack
Tax and Financing
Matheson Urges Congress to Include Co-op Priorities in Spending Bills
NRECA asks Congress to enable co-ops to reprice RUS debt, receive direct-pay incentives.
Broadband
ReConnect Broadband Grants a ‘Game-Changer’ for Electric Co-ops
Financing rural broadband “was holding us back from providing this crucial service.”
Energy Innovation
South Carolina’s Central Electric Power Cooperative Signs New Solar Deals
Solar power will play a big role in meeting the needs of South Carolina’s electric co-ops.
Energy Innovation
Georgia Co-op, School District Launch Alternative Energy Camp for Teachers
Coweta-Fayette EMC’s Alternative Energy Summer Adventure is a hit among local teachers.
Broadband
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.
Issues and Policy
Electric Co-ops Applaud Bipartisan Infrastructure Package, Stress Continued Needs of Rural Communities
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) today praised senators for passing a b
Tax and Financing
USDA Awards $14 Million to Electric Co-ops to Boost Rural Economies
Electric co-ops receive $14 million in federal REDLG funds to boost rural economies.