Legislation
With State Greenlight, Four Co-ops in Mississippi Enter Broadband Space
Electric co-ops react to a state law lifting uncertainty on delivering rural broadband in Mississi
New Mexico Co-op Halfway to Solar Goal as State Mandates Carbon-Free Energy
A new state law mandating 100% renewables by 2050? New Mexico’s Kit Carson Electric Co-op is wel
Q&A: How Co-op Priorities Are Faring in Congress This Year
Congress has less than two months of legislative days left this year to pass co-op priorities.
Senate Panel Approves $1 Billion for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The bill also would make it easier for co-ops to do carbon-capture projects to reduce CO2 emission
Budget Crisis in Alaska Could Mean Skyrocketing Bills for Electric Co-op Members
Electric cooperatives in Alaska prepare for loss of subsidies and higher bills.
North Carolina Co-op Leader Touts Microgrid Projects at Senate Hearing
A North Carolina co-op leader urged senators to support legislation to encourage more microgrids.
House Votes to Repeal ‘Cadillac Tax’ on Health Care Plans
Co-ops provide health care benefits to more than 100,000 employees, retirees and their families.
Defense Bill Could Benefit Co-ops With Grants, Carbon-Capture Projects
A final defense bill may also codify President Trump’s order to help prevent electromagnetic pul
New State Laws Clear Hurdles for Co-ops That Choose to Pursue Broadband
Laws in Alabama, North Carolina give electric co-ops legal certainty to enter the broadband space.
New Georgia Law Makes Clear That Electric Co-ops Can Enter the Broadband Space
New law clears way for Georgia co-ops to explore broadband and access federal funds.