Issues and Policy
Environment
Electric Co-ops Support Proposed NEPA Reforms
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association today expressed support for efforts to moderni
Energy Innovation
Hawaii Co-op Hits 100% Renewable Milestone
All renewable hours for Hawaii’s only co-op grid means turning off the diesel from storage tanks
Tax and Financing
Congress Approves Defense Bill That Includes New Grants for Co-ops
Final bill doesn’t include provisions for co-ops to more easily begin carbon-capture programs.
Tax and Financing
House Passes Legislation to Modify Tax Policy, Pension Premiums for Electric Co-ops
Several provisions to modify tax policy and protect electric rates for the nation’s electric coo
Tax and Financing
Congress Passes RURAL Act, Preserves Co-ops’ Tax-Exempt Status
RURAL Act is retroactive to 2018 tax year, protecting co-ops that have already accepted grants.
Tax and Financing
Congress Saves Co-ops Millions in Pension Costs, Repeals ‘Cadillac Tax’
Over 880 co-ops participate in the NRECA retirement plan, which covers more than 56,000 employees.
Broadband
Electric Co-op Acquiring Phone Co-op to Pool Broadband Resources for Members
An electric co-op acquires a phone co-op as the missing puzzle piece for deploying broadband.
Energy Innovation
Department of Energy Honors Co-op Solar and Storage Project at Hawaii Naval Base
Solar power and battery storage in Hawaii are being hailed for their innovation.
Energy Innovation
Oklahoma’s Electric Co-ops Are Helping Make EV Charging More Convenient
Oklahoma could soon have one of the most extensive public charging networks in the nation.