Issues and Policy
Energy Innovation
Hawaii Co-op Beats Long-Haul Diesel Cost With Solar and Storage
Renewable energy is helping a co-op’s consumers save money by reducing demand for diesel power.
Cybersecurity and Grid Resilience
‘A New Intensity’: NRECA’s Essence Tool Endures Strenuous Test to Guard Grid
A tough test on a remote island puts NRECA’s tool to protect the electric grid under new intensi
Tax and Financing
Six Electric Co-op Policy Priorities for the New Congress
From broadband to tax policy, a look at co-op policy priorities for the 116th Congress.
Environment
NRECA Welcomes EPA Proposal to Clarify Oversight of Waterways
NRECA worked with industry coalitions to encourage EPA to replace the 2015 rule.
Broadband
Farm Bill Advances Electric Co-op Interests in Rural Development, Broadband
Read how the Farm Bill will boost rural broadband with $350 million for low-density, unserved area
Broadband
America’s Electric Cooperatives Applaud USDA Rural Broadband Pilot Program
NRECA CEO Jim Matheson welcomed an announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the lau
Energy Innovation
Electric Co-ops are Making Solar Power Part of Georgia’s Future
Green Power EMC supports renewable energy projects for 38 distribution co-ops in Georgia.
Environment
Electric Co-ops Applaud EPA for Proposing New Water Rule
“We applaud the administration for recognizing the need to replace the WOTUS rule. The 2015 rule
Broadband
NRECA Disappointed in Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee's State Model Code
“Existing federal programs have failed to close the digital divide and the BDAC missed an opport
Tax and Financing
Inadvertent Tax Bill Language Could Jeopardize Exempt Status for Some Electric Co-ops
Small co-op must decide between accepting government broadband grants and losing tax-exempt status