Issues and Policy
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.
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