Issues and Policy
Reliability and Affordability
NRECA Urges Biden to Prioritize U.S. Steel Production for Electric Grid
An Electrical Steel Summit should be convened on the challenges to U.S. steel production.
Farm Bill
Co-op Leader to Congress: Broadband Is Key to Rural Economic Development
Consumers are demanding faster internet speeds in rural areas, a co-op leader told senators.
Reliability and Affordability
Matheson: EPA Power Plant Proposal Undermines Reliable, Affordable Power
EPA’s power plant rule undermines decades of work to keep the lights on, NRECA’s CEO says.
Reliability and Affordability
NRECA CEO Jim Matheson: Congress Must Streamline Federal Permitting Process
NRECA asks senators to consider five key principles for permitting reform legislation.
Reliability and Affordability
Electric Co-ops: EPA’s Power Plant Proposal Would Further Jeopardize Reliability
"EPA needs to recognize the impact this proposal will have on the future of reliable energy before
Reliability and Affordability
FERC Commissioners Warn of Threats to Reliable Electricity
FERC commissioners agreed that coal is still needed to help ensure electric reliability.
Environment
Montana’s Flathead Electric Cooperative Helps Modernize Sewage Treatment Plant
Montana co-op helps city of Whitefish make sewage treatment better and greener.
Reliability and Affordability
Oregon Co-op Wins $9.1 Million Federal Grant to Help Prevent Wildfires
The federal grant received by Douglas EC will prevent a dramatic rate increase anytime soon.