Issues and Policy
Broadband
Rep. Bob Latta: Rural Connectivity ‘Is Everybody’s Issue’
“We want to make sure people who live in rural areas can live there and survive.”
Environment
Oregon Co-op Leader Presses Congress for Changes to Endangered Species Act
The general manager of Harney Electric Cooperative recommended ways to improve the ESA.
Broadband
What Electric Co-ops Need From Policymakers to Close the Digital Divide
The electric co-op approach is part of the solution to universal broadband connectivity.
Reliability and Affordability
Top Policymakers Address Electric Co-op Leaders at NRECA’s Legislative Conference
Federal funds to help interested co-ops build clean energy projects will soon be available.
Permitting Reform
NRECA Urges White House to Withdraw Greenhouse Gas Guidance
Interim greenhouse gas guidance for permitting reviews expected to delay energy projects.
Reliability and Affordability
NRECA CEO: Reliable Electricity Is Main Focus of Legislative Conference
Electric co-op leaders will support efforts to speed up the federal permitting process.
Energy Innovation
Along Those Lines: Powering Electric School Buses in Rural America
Electric buses are becoming more common for rural schools thanks in part to new federal funding.
Energy Innovation
Co-op Member’s Generosity Brings Energy Innovation to Block Island
A late co-op member’s commitment to clean energy has resulted in generous contributions.
Energy Innovation
Kansas Co-ops Boost STEM Education With Support of Wind Energy Contest
In the KidWind Challenge, students design, build and operate small wind turbine projects.
Reliability and Affordability
Electric Co-ops Applaud ‘Meaningful Step Forward’ on Permitting Modernization
NRECA CEO Jim Matheson applauded House passage of major energy legislation (H.R. 1), which include