Issues and Policy
Broadband
Q&A: Senate’s Lead RURAL Act Sponsors Discuss Their Strategy for Passage
More than a third of the U.S. Senate has now signed on to co-sponsor the RURAL Act.
Broadband
Ag Secretary Spotlights a Co-op With First ReConnect Broadband Grant
Forked Deer EC says ReConnect grant will help deliver broadband to “forgotten America.”
Broadband
Appalachian Co-ops Get $9.6 Million for Broadband in Hard-Hit Coal Country
Appalachian Regional Commission expects funds to go a long way toward helping rural economies.
Energy Innovation
DOE Selects NRECA for Wind Energy Research Initiative
NRECA will team with co-ops around the country to increase understanding of the potential benefits
Cybersecurity and Grid Resilience
Along Those Lines: Co-ops’ Role in Protecting the Electric Grid
In the kickoff of Season 2 of NRECA's podcast, hear from co-op experts on cybersecurity.
Tax and Financing
Co-op CEO to Congress: Help Expand Rural Broadband by Passing RURAL Act
Co-ops’ ability to expand broadband service could be limited unless Congress changes the tax cod
Environment
N.C. Co-ops Invest $1 Million in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
North Carolina co-ops are creating one of the largest co-op-owned EV charging networks.
Energy Innovation
NRECA President: Co-ops Use Artificial Intelligence to Improve Service
Virtual reality programs could be used to help train new co-op employees.
Environment
America’s Electric Co-ops Support WOTUS Repeal Rule
“The 2015 rule would have increased costs and regulatory hurdles for electric co-ops to build an
Broadband
NRECA Urges Congress to Include Crucial Data in Broadband Mapping Bill
NRECA CEO Jim Matheson says any broadband mapping bill should include easy way to challenge data.