Issues and Policy
Tax and Financing
Co-op Voices, Part 2: How Losing Tax-Exempt Status Would Hurt Rural America
If co-ops lose their tax-exempt status, leaders say they may be forced to raise rates for members.
Energy Innovation
‘Value Right Out of the Gate’: Energy Storage Pays Off for a Vermont Co-op
An electric co-op hammers out model for a utility-scale energy storage without upfront capital cos
Reliability and Affordability
Flexible Approach Important to Energy Sector Transition, Matheson Tells Congress
Co-ops always focus on providing reliable and affordable power to the communities they serve.
Reliability and Affordability
Lawmakers Should Weigh Unique Nature of Electric Co-ops When Considering Energy Transitions, NRECA CEO Says
Lawmakers should consider the needs of co-op members when exploring ways to continue reducing powe
Cybersecurity and Grid Resilience
Co-op Community Loses Cybersecurity Leader; Szamrej Urged Collaboration
Jacek Szamrej died Oct. 13 from a heart attack. He was 61.
Broadband
Q&A: Senate’s Lead RURAL Act Sponsors Discuss Their Strategy for Passage
More than a third of the U.S. Senate has now signed on to co-sponsor the RURAL Act.
Broadband
Ag Secretary Spotlights a Co-op With First ReConnect Broadband Grant
Forked Deer EC says ReConnect grant will help deliver broadband to “forgotten America.”
Broadband
Appalachian Co-ops Get $9.6 Million for Broadband in Hard-Hit Coal Country
Appalachian Regional Commission expects funds to go a long way toward helping rural economies.
Energy Innovation
DOE Selects NRECA for Wind Energy Research Initiative
NRECA will team with co-ops around the country to increase understanding of the potential benefits
Cybersecurity and Grid Resilience
Along Those Lines: Co-ops’ Role in Protecting the Electric Grid
In the kickoff of Season 2 of NRECA's podcast, hear from co-op experts on cybersecurity.