Issues and Policy
Energy Innovation
Colorado Co-op Helps Make ‘Homes of the Future’ Affordable for Working Families
Holy Cross Energy is playing a key role in affordable, net-zero housing for the local workforce.
Broadband
NRECA Urges Release of COVID-19 Relief Funds Without Local Restrictions
NRECA notes that Congress intentionally provided broad latitude on how best to use these funds.
Broadband
A Historic Connection: Choptank Ceremony Honors Electricity and Broadband Firsts
“If we didn’t have the pandemic, we’d probably have a party.”
Environment
Carbon XPrize Winners Produce Better Concrete While Containing CO2 Emissions
One of two winners of the Carbon XPrize has ties to electric co-ops and reduced CO2 emissions.
Broadband
Broadband ‘Vital to Survival’ of Rural America, Co-op CEO Tells Congress
Electric co-ops can use federal broadband money most efficiently, a co-op CEO told lawmakers.
Tax and Financing
Matheson: Co-ops to Lobby Congress on RUS Debt, Broadband, Incentivizing Innovation
More than 1,500 co-op leaders will host online meetings with over 350 members of Congress.
Broadband
How the Biden Administration Can Close the Digital Divide
Broadband affordability and adoption remain key to serving the unserved.
Broadband
Sen. Mark Warner Commends Electric Co-ops for Taking on Rural Broadband
Rural broadband “needs to be an economic justice issue,” senator says during co-op visit.