Power Lines
Colorado Co-op Helps Disaster-Prone Mountain Community Build a Microgrid
A solar energy grant for the library of a Rocky Mountain hamlet spurred a co-op toward a microgrid
Wisconsin Co-ops Launch ‘License to Live’ Educational Campaign for Drivers
Close call by young driver and downed power line inspired co-ops to produce safety video.
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.
USDA Awards $249 Million to Co-ops to Improve Electric Systems
The money will help co-ops build or improve power lines and finance smart grid technologies.
USDA Awards Electric Co-ops $181 Million for Line, Metering Upgrades
USDA loans will help 214,000 rural residents and businesses in 10 states.
Threatened Frog Finds a Home Under BPA’s High-Voltage Lines
How a water-loving frog desperate for habitat and the BPA entered a symbiotic relationship.
USDA Invests $858 Million to Improve Rural Electric Service Infrastructure
Latest RUS electric loans: $858 million, 17 co-ops, 450,000 residents and businesses, 17 states.
USDA Awards $485 Million in Loans to Electric Co-ops to Improve Systems
Latest RUS electric loans: $485 million, 10 co-ops, 77 million consumers, 12 states.
USDA Awards $122 Million in Loans to Electric Co-ops for System Upgrades
Electric co-ops get a $122 million lift on power line projects from USDA.
A $1.6 Billion Boost for Rural Infrastructure From USDA
USDA: 7M rural residents, businesses to benefit from latest round of electric infrastructure loans