Issues and Policy
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.
Environment
NRECA: WOTUS Proposal Strikes ‘Appropriate Balance’ to Protect Water Without Overregulation
NRECA submitted final comments on the rule proposed by the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Energy Innovation
Senate Bill Offers Energy Storage and Microgrid Grants for Co-ops
Co-ops would be eligible to receive $25 million in renewable energy grants over a five-year period
Tax and Financing
USDA Awards $485 Million in Loans to Electric Co-ops to Improve Systems
Latest RUS electric loans: $485 million, 10 co-ops, 77 million consumers, 12 states.
Broadband
Easement Clarity Would Help Texas Co-ops Deliver Broadband
A south-central Texas co-op delivering broadband asks state lawmakers to address easement issue.
Broadband
At USDA Forum, NRECA Chief Economist Details Local Impact of Rural Broadband Gap
When rural communities lack broadband access, what is the cost to the people who live there?