Rural Economic Development
Undoing Injustice: Roanoke Electric Works to Empower Black Landowners
A sustainable forestry project seeks to right past wrongs dealt to African American farmers.
Flint Energies’ Murals Project Breathes New Life into Old Main Streets
In Georgia, murals aim to revitalize rural downtowns, one main street at a time.
Oregon Co-op Helps Bring Virtual Reality Training to First Responders
In Oregon, virtual reality technology will provide realistic training for first responders.
From Waste to Renewable Power: N.C. Co-ops Facilitate Poultry Litter Energy Project
North Carolina electric co-ops have something to cluck about.
Texas Co-op Spearheads Milestone Land Deal to Boost Jobs, Growth in Region
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative sparks long-overdue economic development in south Texas.
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.
Indiana Co-op Leverages Fiber Network for Health Care, Economic Growth
In Indiana, a co-op uses fiber to improve health care and grow a local economy.