Energy & Technology
Renewable Energy
A Texas Triple Play: Bandera Offers Members Solar, Storage and Broadband
Co-op’s broadband, solar arms launched as result of responses to customer satisfaction surveys.
Energy Supply
Co-ops Praise EPA’s New Clean Energy Rule for Setting Achievable Goals
Supporters of the new rule say it will prevent the premature closure of coal-fired plants.
Technology
New State Laws Clear Hurdles for Co-ops That Choose to Pursue Broadband
Laws in Alabama, North Carolina give electric co-ops legal certainty to enter the broadband space.
Energy Supply
Severe Flooding Disrupts Electricity in Arkansas River Valley
With historic flooding in several states, co-ops are working to serve affected communities.
Technology
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.
Technology
NRECA Urges FCC to Advance $20 Billion Auction to Deliver Broadband to Rural America
NRECA wants to ensure co-ops can bid for $20 billion in federal funds for broadband in 2020.
Technology
Report: Electromagnetic Pulse Would Not Have Widespread Impact on Electric Grid
How would the electric transmission grid survive an EMP event from a nuclear warhead blast?
Renewable Energy
Senate Bill Offers Energy Storage and Microgrid Grants for Co-ops
Co-ops would be eligible to receive $25 million in renewable energy grants over a five-year period
Energy Supply
USDA Awards $485 Million in Loans to Electric Co-ops to Improve Systems
Latest RUS electric loans: $485 million, 10 co-ops, 77 million consumers, 12 states.
Technology
Easement Clarity Would Help Texas Co-ops Deliver Broadband
A south-central Texas co-op delivering broadband asks state lawmakers to address easement issue.