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Cooperative Development
Low-Interest Loans Can Pave the Way to Energy Savings for Co-op Members
When an electric co-op takes the sting out of loans with on-bill financing, members can cash in on
Quality of Life
On the Front Lines of the Digital Divide: Co-ops Push for Better Broadband
An $8 million grant is whittled to $56,000. How electric co-ops must innovate to deliver broadband
Economy & Trends
Electric Co-ops Help Power the Co-op 100
Electric co-op power galore on NCB’s latest Co-op 100 List.
Quality of Life
Co-op Pride for All to See at International Lineman’s Rodeo
2018 International Lineman’s Rodeo gives utility crews a chance to show their skills.
Quality of Life
Hero Lineworkers Race to Burning Florida Home
When they heard someone yelling there was a fire, these lineworkers didn’t hesitate for a moment
Quality of Life
USDA Interactive Map Gives In-Depth, County-by-County Look at Opioid Crisis
The new tool lets users correlate opioid misuse and deaths to a range of socioeconomic factors.
Cooperative Development
USDA to Invest Nearly $400 Million to Improve Rural Electric Service in 13 States
USDA loans to co-ops for electric improvements will benefit around 350,000 rural Americans.
Quality of Life
How Co-op Revolving Loans Can Help Solve the Child Care Puzzle
Electric co-op revolving loan funds can help fill gap in financing good child care in rural areas.
Quality of Life
Indiana Broadband: State Commits $100M; New Study Shows Value of High-Speed Access
Indiana will invest $100 million to develop high-speed internet access in its sparsely populated c
Cooperative Development
USDA Loans to Improve Electric Service, Benefit Rural Economies
USDA loans to improve electric service for more than 1 million consumers in 14 states.