Issues and Policy
Reliability and Affordability
Co-ops Dominate Top Spots on J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Poll
Sawnee EMC was the top-ranking electric utility overall with 809 points.
Energy Innovation
Co-ops Leverage Basin Electric’s Rate to Build Grid-Level Battery Storage
Co-ops predict huge savings from load management under Basin Electric’s trial battery rate.
Farm Bill
Co-op CEO: New Farm Bill Should Prioritize Broadband for Rural America
The Farm Bill will authorize funding to help electric co-ops provide rural broadband service.
Environment
NRECA’s Tolu Omotoso Attends U.S.-Africa Summit for Young Leaders
NRECA’s Tolu Omotoso: ‘It’s a great feeling to use my training to help people directly.’
Tax and Financing
Q&A: Electric Co-ops’ Top Policy Priorities for 2023
NRECA is working to shape a new Farm Bill that will have a big impact on rural America.
Cybersecurity and Grid Resilience
Co-op Employs Quick Thinking, Creative Solutions to Reduce Outages After Substation Attack
Tielines enabled co-op to restore service on rolling basis until Duke Energy could finish repairs.
Energy Innovation
Co-ops Host EV Safety Training to Educate First Responders, Dispel Myths
More than 1,200 first responders have received EV safety training from Minnesota co-ops.
Reliability and Affordability
NRECA’s Matheson: NERC Winter Reliability Assessment ‘Clear and Constant Warning’ to Policymakers
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s latest reliability assessment is a “clea
Tax and Financing
Co-op CEO to Congress: Grid Reliability Crucial Amid Energy Transition
USDA programs are helping electric co-ops fund clean energy projects, a co-op CEO said.