Issues and Policy
Tax and Financing
Congress Passes RURAL Act, Preserves Co-ops’ Tax-Exempt Status
RURAL Act is retroactive to 2018 tax year, protecting co-ops that have already accepted grants.
Tax and Financing
Congress Saves Co-ops Millions in Pension Costs, Repeals ‘Cadillac Tax’
Over 880 co-ops participate in the NRECA retirement plan, which covers more than 56,000 employees.
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.