Issues and Policy

Co-ops can request another six months to spend $878 million in federal funding for broadband build

Co-ops heard from officials at RUS, DOE and the Army office overseeing the Corps of Engineers.

Co-ops are pushing for permitting reform, FEMA reform, wildfire mitigation and RUS funding.

Hear from NRECA's Lidija Sekaric and EPRI's David Porter.

Without a stay, co-op consumers in the Northwest could face increased rates and blackout risks.

There is “unprecedented demand” from electric co-ops for RUS loans to provide more power. 

Such actions would reduce wildfire risk while helping co-ops deliver reliable, affordable power.

KIUC’s latest move to meet Hawaii’s 100% renewable mandate will also save members millions.

'We absolutely have to make sure we have dispatchable, reliable and affordable power.'

Category F of FEMA’s public assistance program is a lifeline for co-ops after disasters.