The Cooperative Advantage
Grassroots Strength
Congress Passes RURAL Act, Preserves Co-ops’ Tax-Exempt Status
RURAL Act is retroactive to 2018 tax year, protecting co-ops that have already accepted grants.
Grassroots Strength
Congress Saves Co-ops Millions in Pension Costs, Repeals ‘Cadillac Tax’
Over 880 co-ops participate in the NRECA retirement plan, which covers more than 56,000 employees.
Co-op 101
The Co-op Stories That Caught Your Attention in 2019
From hero lineworkers to the RURAL Act, see the most popular stories on electric.coop this year.
Co-op 101
‘Brother For Life’: Lineworker’s Rescue of Drowning Firefighter Forms Bond
No water rescue training? No problem for Georgia co-op lineworker during life-saving rescue.
Community Involvement
Ohio Co-op Helps Police Dogs Take a Bite—and Sniff—Out of Crime
Co-op warehouse provides ideal training ground for Ohio State Highway Patrol canine units.
Grassroots Strength
Co-op Voices, Part 2: How Losing Tax-Exempt Status Would Hurt Rural America
If co-ops lose their tax-exempt status, leaders say they may be forced to raise rates for members.
Grassroots Strength
Q&A: Senate’s Lead RURAL Act Sponsors Discuss Their Strategy for Passage
More than a third of the U.S. Senate has now signed on to co-sponsor the RURAL Act.
Grassroots Strength
As Majority of House Signs On to RURAL Act, Lead Sponsors Press for Vote
RURAL Act supporters now have more ammunition to convince House leaders to bring the bill to a vot
The Cooperative Advantage
The Snail Lady: A Florida Keys Co-op Works to Save a Vital Species
With predator worm lurking, Florida co-op hopes its conservation of protected tree snails pays off
Grassroots Strength
Co-op Voices, Part 1: How Losing Tax-Exempt Status Would Hurt Rural Residents
Co-op CEOs fear the tax change will force them to raise rates for struggling consumer-members.