Energy & Technology
Technology
Along Those Lines: How Data Is Revolutionizing the Electric Utility Industry
How are co-ops using data to improve reliability, plan for the future and better serve members?
Renewable Energy
Co-op Arboretum Combines Renewables, Pollinator Garden, Smart Tree Growth
Arboretum at Virginia co-op promotes renewable energy, pollinator-friendly habitat, and, yes, tree
Technology
Co-ops Get $3.1 Billion in USDA Loans to Improve Systems in 25 States
USDA loans to 45 electric co-ops will benefit 1.4 million homes and businesses.
Technology
Tennessee Co-ops Welcome TVA’s First Grid-Scale Energy Storage System
Tennessee electric co-op members “have an increasing appetite” for greener energy options.
Energy & Technology
NRECA Wins DOE Grant to Research Better Ways to Bring Solar Power to Low-Income Communities
The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $1 million to the National Rural Electric Cooperative A
Technology
Texas Co-op Enters Energy Storage Arena With Grid-Scale Battery System
PEC installs grid-scale energy system to find new ways to deliver reliability, savings to members.
Technology
DOE Awards NRECA $6M to Take Essence Cybersecurity Tool to the Next Level
DOE gives NRECA funds to develop, deploy and test a cybersecurity and grid monitoring tool.
Energy Supply
Tropical Storm Complicates Hurricane Restoration Work for Louisiana Co-ops
Co-op crews head for convention center as tropical storm prompts closure of temporary camp.
Technology
Colorado Co-op Helps Disaster-Prone Mountain Community Build a Microgrid
A solar energy grant for the library of a Rocky Mountain hamlet spurred a co-op toward a microgrid