Rural Economic Development
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.
A Lot to Be Proud Of: Missouri Co-op Helps Pave the Way for New Pop-Up Park
A commercial improvement district, which includes a Missouri electric co-op, kicks off with Commun
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.
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.
A Second-to-None Facility ‘In the Middle of a Cornfield’
Coworking space connects Indiana startups with technology and ideas.
Farm Bill Advances Electric Co-op Interests in Rural Development, Broadband
Read how the Farm Bill will boost rural broadband with $350 million for low-density, unserved area
America’s Electric Cooperatives Applaud USDA Rural Broadband Pilot Program
NRECA CEO Jim Matheson welcomed an announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the lau
Along Those Lines, Episode 3: Waging a Comeback for Small-Town America
Latest podcast episode examines "placemaking" and the revitalization of rural communities.
A $1.6 Billion Boost for Rural Infrastructure From USDA
USDA: 7M rural residents, businesses to benefit from latest round of electric infrastructure loans