Issues and Policy
Broadband
FCC Approves $250 million for 32 Electric Cooperatives to Provide Rural Broadband
The winning electric cooperatives will collectively receive $220 million over 10 years to help def
Environment
Clean Power Plan Replacement: How It Affects Co-ops
EPA unveils Affordable Clean Energy rule, the long-awaited replacement of the Clean Power Plan.
Cybersecurity and Grid Resilience
New Federal Risk Center Will Help Co-ops, Other Sectors Coordinate Cybersecurity
Federal agencies take an unprecedented step in cybersecurity. What does it mean for electric co-op
Broadband
NRECA Concerns for FCC Broadband Panel's State Model Code
How should states treat co-ops in broadband deployment? FCC panel offers troublesome recommendatio
Broadband
Electric Co-ops Advocate Top Three Farm Bill Priorities for Conference Committee
The House and Senate each passed versions of the Farm Bill are seeking to reach a compromise.
Energy Innovation
The Story of Co-op Solar in Nine Graphics
The SUNDA project concludes with a dramatically transformed energy landscape in rural America.
Energy Innovation
Co-op Taps Solar and Energy Storage for Consumer Demand and National Defense
An electric co-op is adding enough energy storage to give members access to solar power at night.
Broadband
Matheson Urges RUS, Broadband Support in Compromise Farm Bill
NRECA urges Farm Bill compromise between House and Senate.
Broadband
NRECA Applauds House Farm Bill’s Support for Electric Co-op Priorities
“The House bill includes critical support for expanded rural broadband access and improved rural
Broadband
NRECA to Senate: Oppose Rural Broadband Restrictions; Seek USDA Grants, Loans
Expanding broadband access should be key element in Farm Bill.