Issues and Policy
Broadband
Electric Co-op Acquiring Phone Co-op to Pool Broadband Resources for Members
An electric co-op acquires a phone co-op as the missing puzzle piece for deploying broadband.
Energy Innovation
Department of Energy Honors Co-op Solar and Storage Project at Hawaii Naval Base
Solar power and battery storage in Hawaii are being hailed for their innovation.
Energy Innovation
Oklahoma’s Electric Co-ops Are Helping Make EV Charging More Convenient
Oklahoma could soon have one of the most extensive public charging networks in the nation.
Tax and Financing
Co-op Voices, Part 2: How Losing Tax-Exempt Status Would Hurt Rural America
If co-ops lose their tax-exempt status, leaders say they may be forced to raise rates for members.
Energy Innovation
‘Value Right Out of the Gate’: Energy Storage Pays Off for a Vermont Co-op
An electric co-op hammers out model for a utility-scale energy storage without upfront capital cos
Reliability and Affordability
Flexible Approach Important to Energy Sector Transition, Matheson Tells Congress
Co-ops always focus on providing reliable and affordable power to the communities they serve.
Reliability and Affordability
Lawmakers Should Weigh Unique Nature of Electric Co-ops When Considering Energy Transitions, NRECA CEO Says
Lawmakers should consider the needs of co-op members when exploring ways to continue reducing powe
Cybersecurity and Grid Resilience
Co-op Community Loses Cybersecurity Leader; Szamrej Urged Collaboration
Jacek Szamrej died Oct. 13 from a heart attack. He was 61.
Broadband
Q&A: Senate’s Lead RURAL Act Sponsors Discuss Their Strategy for Passage
More than a third of the U.S. Senate has now signed on to co-sponsor the RURAL Act.
Broadband
Ag Secretary Spotlights a Co-op With First ReConnect Broadband Grant
Forked Deer EC says ReConnect grant will help deliver broadband to “forgotten America.”