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Co-op Crews Face Challenges During Coronavirus Pandemic
The threat of the coronavirus hitting rural communities has electric co-ops making changes.
Cooperative Development
Along Those Lines: Workplaces Evolve Amid New Generations, Changing Expectations
With the American workplace facing new technologies and generational shifts, how are co-ops adapti
Cooperative Development
Wisconsin Co-op Helps Launch EV Community With Charging Units in Every Home
A Wisconsin co-op is working with a developer to make electric vehicle owners feel right at home.
Quality of Life
Vermont Co-op Boosts Local News by Supporting Young Journalists
“The anchors of small communities”: Vermont co-op supports local newspaper with a grant for in
Quality of Life
Congress Passes Bill to Improve Broadband Mapping Data
The bill could help co-ops get broadband grants by showing which rural areas need service most.
Cooperative Development
Matheson to NARUC: Talk to Co-ops About Serving Underserved Communities, Broadband
From food banks to broadband, co-ops serve the underserved, NRECA’s Matheson tells NARUC.
Quality of Life
FCC Chairman Gets Firsthand Look at Rural Broadband Efforts in Michigan
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai gets “fully engaged” in rural broadband build by a Michigan co-op.
Quality of Life
Oregon Co-op Helps Bring Virtual Reality Training to First Responders
In Oregon, virtual reality technology will provide realistic training for first responders.
Quality of Life
Minnesota Co-ops Help Advance Technology on Indoor Food Production
Commercial-scale container gardening could make year-round fresh produce available in Minnesota.
Cooperative Development
Liberian Co-op Begun by NRECA International Has Become Self-Sufficient
Power from a young co-op has boosted economic opportunities in the small town of Totota, Liberia.