Issues and Policy

Tax and Financing

Elective-Pay Credits Bearing Fruit for Co-ops and Their Members

Co-ops are starting to receive the tax credits, supporting members’ evolving energy needs.

A diverse energy portfolio is essential to reliability, NRECA CEO Jim Matheson said.

Co-ops could see more action soon on federal rules and funding programs for the power sector.

Top issues for co-ops include permitting reform and repealing the EPA power plant rule.

Congressional leaders from both parties pledged to support co-ops’ push for reliable energy.

Hear from NRECA's Carter Manucy and Blue Ridge Energy's Tanner Greer.

The rule would have “significant impacts on reliability” and increase costs for co-ops, NRECA

Energy Innovation

Member engagement rises when co-ops offer programs, education and incentives to EV owners.

The focus on reliability at the event was “epic and redeeming,” one co-op CEO said.

Lawmakers should ensure that federal staffing cuts do “not mean that LIHEAP comes to a halt.”