Issues and Policy
Broadband
‘Boy, I Want To See That’: Broadband History From a Mississippi Porch
Broadband from her electric co-op to her family farm means longer visits by her grandchildren.
Broadband
Along Those Lines: The Ins and Outs of the FCC’s Biggest Rural Broadband Auction
Co-op experts break down how the RDOF works and outline concerns about unproven technologies.
Broadband
NRECA Asks Federal Agency for More Rural-Friendly Rules for Broadband Grants
Grant rules may allow areas where broadband projects fall short to be stuck with poor service.
Broadband
NRECA Sends Concerns to FCC About $9.2 Billion Rural Broadband Auction
RDOF winners that fail “will put people in rural America in substandard service for a long time.
Broadband
Members of Congress Urge FCC to Vet Provider Promises on Rural Broadband
NRECA fears broadband providers with winning bids at the RDOF auction can’t keep promises.
Energy Innovation
Co-ops Create Electric Vehicle Charging Network in Upper Midwest
Leaders of the regional CHARGE EV network hope it will grow into a national co-op-run network.
Energy Innovation
Battery System Will Save Indiana Co-op Millions in Power Costs
Utility-scale battery to save electric co-op $35 million and pay for itself in less than six years
Tax and Financing
NRECA Will Press New Congress to Approve Repricing of RUS Loans
The RUS repricing bill would provide crucial relief for co-ops hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Broadband
Broadband ‘One Buck Deal’: Georgia Co-ops’ Pole Fee Wins Unanimous Approval
Georgia EMC strikes a “one buck deal” on pole attachments to get rural broadband.