Cooperative Development

Co-ops Receive $1.4 Billion in USDA Loans for Electricity Improvements

In latest round of USDA electric loans, 27 co-ops in 21 states receive funds.

Appalachian Regional Commission expects funds to go a long way toward helping rural economies.

The money will help co-ops build or improve power lines and finance smart grid technologies.

If successful, the co-op could serve as a model for more co-ops in rural areas of Ethiopia.

Co-ops’ ability to expand broadband service could be limited unless Congress changes the tax cod

USDA loans will help 214,000 rural residents and businesses in 10 states.

The Philippines has 121 electric co-ops serving more than 13 million homes and businesses.

Virginia governor says co-ops “absolutely” have a role in his priority for universal broadband

A wiring kit created by NRECA International is bringing power to Ugandans for about $65 per home.

Co-op’s broadband, solar arms launched as result of responses to customer satisfaction surveys.