Issues and Policy
Reliability and Affordability
Grid Operators Echo NRECA Reliability Concerns Over EPA Power Plant Rule
Four grid operators filed a legal brief supporting NRECA’s lawsuit against the rule.
EPA Power Plant Rule
House Panel Passes Resolution to Block EPA Power Plant Rule
The sponsor of the resolution said the EPA rule will “result in more brownouts and blackouts.”
Permitting Reform
Co-op Leader to Congress: Permitting Reform Crucial to Meeting Power Demand
Jackson EMC’s CEO, Chip Jakins, suggested four major changes to the NEPA review process.
Broadband
Oklahoma Co-op Wins National Broadband Awards for Speed, Member Support
OEC Fiber’s national recognition shows electric co-ops are top rural broadband providers.
Issues and Policy
Along Those Lines: Balancing AI’s Benefits With Cybersecurity Risks
Hear from NRECA's Carter Manucy and Dairyland Power Cooperative's Nate Melby and Vlad Tsoy.
Permitting Reform
NRECA Urges Supreme Court to Clarify Limits of Federal Environmental Law
Electric co-ops face NEPA delays when they seek federal permits to upgrade infrastructure.
Tax and Financing
Electric Co-ops Win $7.3 Billion in New ERA Funding for Clean Energy
Dairyland Power in Wisconsin will slash its carbon emissions by over 70% by 2031.
Tax and Financing
Nevada Co-op Receives $80.3 Million PACE Loan for Solar, Storage Systems
The award will help install solar power and energy storage systems in Nevada.
Issues and Policy
Co-ops to Help Host DOE’s Largest Class of Clean Energy Fellows
The fellows will help co-ops deploy distributed energy, microgrids and other technologies.