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Issues & Policy

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

NRECA is leading the development of infrastructure resources and toolkits for electric co-ops and convening consortia to help co-ops collaborate and maximize effectiveness as they apply for federal infrastructure grants. Learn more about these efforts to leverage the transformational potential of the bipartisan infrastructure package for co-op communities.

2022 Legislative Priorities

Top co-op priorities in 2022 include passage of the following legislation in Congress:

• A measure to provide direct federal payments for co-ops to develop new energy resources and technologies, putting them on a level playing field with investor-owned utilities that already receive federal tax breaks for providing power from solar, wind and other renewable energy sources and for investing in carbon capture projects.

• The Flexible Financing for Rural America Act, which would allow co-ops to refinance their Rural Utilities Service loans at lower interest rates without prepayment penalties.

Learn more about issues important to electric co-ops:

Environment

Environmental policies should encourage flexible local approaches that promote innovation.

Broadband

Co-ops are working with policymakers to improve broadband data collection.

Tax and Financing

Co-ops need access to affordable financing to maintain power lines and other grid facilities.

Distributed Energy Resources

Co-ops are committed to deploying innovative DER technologies that benefit members.

Reliability and Security

Co-ops work to help protect the nation’s electric grid from natural and manmade threats.

Power Supply

Co-ops rely on a diverse fuel mix to provide reliable, affordable power.

Operations

Co-ops often run into costly delays when trying to maintain power lines on federal land.

Retail Industry Structure

Consumer choice programs often lead to higher overall electric bills for consumers.

Environment

Environmental policies should encourage flexible local approaches that promote innovation.

Broadband

Co-ops are working with policymakers to improve broadband data collection.

Tax and Financing

Co-ops need access to affordable financing to maintain power lines and other grid facilities.

Distributed Energy Resources

Co-ops are committed to deploying innovative DER technologies that benefit members.

Reliability and Security

Co-ops work to help protect the nation’s electric grid from natural and manmade threats.

Power Supply

Co-ops rely on a diverse fuel mix to provide reliable, affordable power.

Operations

Co-ops often run into costly delays when trying to maintain power lines on federal land.

Retail Industry Structure

Consumer choice programs often lead to higher overall electric bills for consumers.

Environment

Environmental policies should encourage flexible local approaches that promote innovation.

Broadband

Co-ops are working with policymakers to improve broadband data collection.

Tax and Financing

Co-ops need access to affordable financing to maintain power lines and other grid facilities.

Distributed Energy Resources

Co-ops are committed to deploying innovative DER technologies that benefit members.

Reliability and Security

Co-ops work to help protect the nation’s electric grid from natural and manmade threats.

Power Supply

Co-ops rely on a diverse fuel mix to provide reliable, affordable power.

Operations

Co-ops often run into costly delays when trying to maintain power lines on federal land.

Retail Industry Structure

Consumer choice programs often lead to higher overall electric bills for consumers.