Energy & Technology
Renewable Energy
Co-op Taps Solar and Energy Storage for Consumer Demand and National Defense
An electric co-op is adding enough energy storage to give members access to solar power at night.
Renewable Energy
Are Zero Net Energy Buildings All They’re Cracked Up to Be?
A study co-commissioned by NRECA finds community solar offers more savings.
Energy Supply
NRECA and Co-ops to Fight New Proposal to Sell TVA and PMA Assets
Another effort to sell TVA and PMA transmission assets draws swift co-op response.
Technology
Co-ops’ Road Trips Lead to Valuable Research on Long-Distance EV Travel
EVs are great for commuting, but long-haul trips take planning for charging needs.
Technology
NRECA to Senate: Oppose Rural Broadband Restrictions; Seek USDA Grants, Loans
Expanding broadband access should be key element in Farm Bill.
Technology
NRECA and Industry Groups: EVs Are Viable Tool to Meet Fuel Standards
NRECA to EPA: Electric vehicles play "important role in achieving energy and environment goals.”
Energy Supply
Innovative Carbon Test Center Opens at Basin Electric’s Dry Fork Station
In Wyoming, we could see new products from carbon waste, with G&T help.
Energy Supply
Remove a Huge Barrier to Power Plant Improvements, NRECA Urges Congress
NRECA’s message to lawmakers: Fix a big impediment to power plant improvements.
Technology
Making Way for 5G
The next generation of wireless communications could present weighty challenges for co-ops.
Renewable Energy
Cooperatives Lauded as ‘Trailblazers’ in Community Solar
Co-op community solar “far exceeds” other utilities, a new SEPA report finds.