Power Supply
Coal
Defense Bill Could Benefit Co-ops With Grants, Carbon-Capture Projects
A final defense bill may also codify President Trump’s order to help prevent electromagnetic pul
Power Supply
Co-ops Praise EPA’s New Clean Energy Rule for Setting Achievable Goals
Supporters of the new rule say it will prevent the premature closure of coal-fired plants.
Wholesale Electric Markets
Letter From NRECA CEO Jim Matheson to House Lawmakers on FERC Overreach
NRECA CEO Jim Matheson requests that leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Ener
Wholesale Electric Markets
FERC Decision on Energy Storage Rule Hurts Consumers
NRECA expressed deep disappointment after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission refused to reco
Power Supply
DOE Official Touts Value of Federal Operation of Hydro Facilities
Co-op leaders questioned a DOE official about a proposal to sell off federal transmission lines.
Renewable Resources
Senate Bill Offers Energy Storage and Microgrid Grants for Co-ops
Co-ops would be eligible to receive $25 million in renewable energy grants over a five-year period
Hydropower
Trump’s Budget Would Hurt Co-ops by Selling Off Federal Dams, Transmission Lines
Congress rejected Trump’s plan to sell federal utility assets before and is likely to do so agai
Transmission
USDA Awards $122 Million in Loans to Electric Co-ops for System Upgrades
Electric co-ops get a $122 million lift on power line projects from USDA.
Coal
We Support Bipartisan Bill to Reduce CO2, Co-op CEO Tells Senate Panel
Co-ops are well-positioned to lead efforts to reduce carbon dioxide, says the Basin Electric CEO.
Renewable Resources
Virginia’s Landmark Net-Metering Compromise: Members Add Renewables; Co-ops Recoup Costs
More Virginia co-op members can add renewables without costing non-participants.