Issues and Policy
Tax and Financing
Co-op Voices: How the RUS Repricing Bill Could Help Co-ops and Communities
A bill to save co-ops billions will help jump-start the post-pandemic economy, leaders say.
Energy Innovation
Kentucky Co-op Will Deliver Solar Power to World’s Only Corvette Factory
GM and a Kentucky co-op will connect to solar power to build Corvettes with renewable energy.
Cybersecurity and Grid Resilience
Along Those Lines: Lessons Learned From the Texas Power Crisis
Texans faced days of outages and crippling power supply shortages after February's Arctic blast an
Tax and Financing
NRECA to Congress: Give Co-ops Direct-Pay Incentives for Clean Energy
Electric co-ops and public power utilities serve nearly 30% of all retail customers in the nation.
Broadband
Treasury Guidance on Broadband Funds Leans Toward High Speeds, Low Prices
COVID-19 relief funds may cover broadband deployment costs from March 3 of this year through 2024.
Tax and Financing
RUS Loan Repricing Bill Gains Support in Congress
Strong support for RUS repricing makes it more likely to be part of a big infrastructure package.
Energy Innovation
Tennessee Whiskey Adds Solar Power to the Mix With Co-op and TVA Help
An iconic whiskey brand is getting solar power with help from its electric co-op and TVA.
Cybersecurity and Grid Resilience
NRECA Bringing Co-op Perspective to Biden’s 100-Day Cybersecurity Initiative
NRECA is advocating for federal financial incentives to help utilities strengthen cyber defenses.
Environment
Maryland Co-op Begins Extensive Electric Vehicle Charging Network
By the end of May, SMECO will have eight charging stations at regional parks and public buildings.