Issues and Policy
Broadband
Co-op Leader Testifies to Congress About Faulty Federal Broadband Data
An Iowa co-op may have to pay back 23% of its broadband grant because of inaccurate federal data.
Environment
Co-ops Praise EPA’s New Clean Energy Rule for Setting Achievable Goals
Supporters of the new rule say it will prevent the premature closure of coal-fired plants.
Environment
Matheson: Affordable Clean Energy Rule Promotes Flexibility, Certainty
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule provides flexibility an
Energy Innovation
Letter From NRECA CEO Jim Matheson to House Lawmakers on FERC Overreach
NRECA CEO Jim Matheson requests that leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Ener
Broadband
New State Laws Clear Hurdles for Co-ops That Choose to Pursue Broadband
Laws in Alabama, North Carolina give electric co-ops legal certainty to enter the broadband space.
Broadband
Tennessee Tried-and-True: Making Broadband Work for Members the Co-op Way
Tennessee co-op pitches broadband to its members the same way it pitched electricity 80 years ago.
Broadband
Federal, State Funds, Partnerships Give Co-op Broadband Lead
How a Pennsylvania co-op garnered $51 million for its broadband venture before breaking ground.
Broadband
FCC Appoints NRECA’s Matheson to Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee
NRECA CEO Jim Matheson will be advocating for the needs of rural communities on the FCC's Broadban
Broadband
New Georgia Law Makes Clear That Electric Co-ops Can Enter the Broadband Space
New law clears way for Georgia co-ops to explore broadband and access federal funds.
Broadband
NRECA Urges FCC to Advance $20 Billion Auction to Deliver Broadband to Rural America
NRECA wants to ensure co-ops can bid for $20 billion in federal funds for broadband in 2020.