Energy & Technology
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.
Energy Supply
Trump’s Budget Would Hurt Co-ops by Selling Off Federal Dams, Transmission Lines
Congress rejected Trump’s plan to sell federal utility assets before and is likely to do so agai
Energy Supply
We Support Bipartisan Bill to Reduce CO2, Co-op CEO Tells Senate Panel
Co-ops are well-positioned to lead efforts to reduce carbon dioxide, says the Basin Electric CEO.
Renewable Energy
Virginia’s Landmark Net-Metering Compromise: Members Add Renewables; Co-ops Recoup Costs
More Virginia co-op members can add renewables without costing non-participants.