Tax and Financing

Co-ops are pushing for permitting reform, FEMA reform, wildfire mitigation and RUS funding.

There is “unprecedented demand” from electric co-ops for RUS loans to provide more power. 

Permitting reform, FEMA reform and wildfire mitigation are all top priorities for NRECA.

Changing the rules would likely make co-ops scrap projects or incur more debt, NRECA said.

Hear from NRECA's Hill Thomas and Doug Browne of North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives.

Co-ops are starting to receive the tax credits, supporting members’ evolving energy needs.

Co-ops sent nearly 50 letters to USDA describing projects that will benefit from the funding.

Rollins addressed co-op leaders at the closing general session of NRECA's annual meeting.

Energy policy must include a diverse power supply and permitting reform, a co-op leader said.

The projects reflect a commitment to growth and innovation, the co-op said.