Issues and Policy
Cybersecurity and Grid Resilience
DOE Awards NRECA $5 Million to Expand Cybersecurity Programs for Co-ops
NRECA will apply DOE RMUC funding toward two co-op cyber programs.
Energy Innovation
Along Those Lines: Federal Funding Accelerates Energy Innovation Among Co-ops
Learn how co-op are leveraging federal funding opportunities for energy innovation.
Broadband
Broadband Partnership Sets ‘Sterling Example’ of Sixth Co-op Principle
An electric co-op partnership in Virginia is getting broadband delivered fast.
Tax and Financing
Wolverine, Hoosier Awarded $1.3 Billion to Aid Nuclear Plant Restart
The co-ops will get over $1.3 billion from the New ERA program to buy power from the plant.
Tax and Financing
Two Co-ops Receive Loans for Solar Projects in New Round of PACE Awards
Dairyland Power Cooperative and Harney Electric Cooperative receive a combined $29 million.
Reliability and Affordability
NRECA Fights Latest Attempt to Breach Lower Snake River Dams
The Lower Snake River dams provide clean, carbon-free hydropower to 55 co-ops in 8 states.
Permitting Reform
NRECA: House-Passed Bill Would Help Co-ops Reduce Wildfire Risks
The bill would allow co-ops to clear public land of vegetation within 150 feet of their lines.
Reliability and Affordability
Grid Operators Echo NRECA Reliability Concerns Over EPA Power Plant Rule
Four grid operators filed a legal brief supporting NRECA’s lawsuit against the rule.
EPA Power Plant Rule
House Panel Passes Resolution to Block EPA Power Plant Rule
The sponsor of the resolution said the EPA rule will “result in more brownouts and blackouts.”