A weekly update for key fuel prices that affect electric cooperatives.

Energy policy must include a diverse power supply and permitting reform, a co-op leader said.

Talks on a permitting reform deal have already begun in Congress, lawmakers said.

NRECA asks key federal agencies for fairer policies for electric co-ops in broadband.

Co-op-built middle mile network offers rural Alabama the fastest broadband at fair rates.

NRECA will partner with the agency heads to improve grid reliability, CEO Jim Matheson said.

The law’s permitting programs impact co-ops’ ability to build and maintain infrastructure.

NRECA supports legislation to expand cybersecurity internship opportunities to rural areas.

Co-ops would be enabled to act faster to prevent trees from falling on electric lines.