Issues and Policy
Environment
‘In the Dust’: Berkeley Electric Goes Viral With Killdeer’s Parking Lot Nest
A killdeer scratching her nest in a co-op’s parking lot captures a lot of attention.
Reliability and Affordability
Video: Senators Amplify Co-op Supply Chain Concerns With DOE
Co-op supply chain concerns were a big topic of discussion at a Senate hearing on the DOE budget.
Permitting Reform
NRECA: Congress Should Reform Permitting to Reduce Broadband Costs, Delays
NRECA told Congress that federal permitting for broadband is protracted and too expensive.
Broadband
‘Transforming Lives’: Co-op Makes 20K Broadband Connections in 52 Months
20K broadband connections in four years at peak cost $3 million a week in infrastructure.
Broadband
Rep. Bob Latta: Rural Connectivity ‘Is Everybody’s Issue’
“We want to make sure people who live in rural areas can live there and survive.”
Environment
Oregon Co-op Leader Presses Congress for Changes to Endangered Species Act
The general manager of Harney Electric Cooperative recommended ways to improve the ESA.
Broadband
What Electric Co-ops Need From Policymakers to Close the Digital Divide
The electric co-op approach is part of the solution to universal broadband connectivity.
Tax and Financing
Top Policymakers Address Electric Co-op Leaders at NRECA’s Legislative Conference
Federal funds to help interested co-ops build clean energy projects will soon be available.
Permitting Reform
NRECA Urges White House to Withdraw Greenhouse Gas Guidance
Interim greenhouse gas guidance for permitting reviews expected to delay energy projects.
Reliability and Affordability
NRECA CEO: Reliable Electricity Is Main Focus of Legislative Conference
Electric co-op leaders will support efforts to speed up the federal permitting process.