Rural Economic Development
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.
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.