Issues and Policy
Energy Innovation
Solar Project in Arkansas Designed With Wildlife in Mind
In Arkansas, energy from the sun and food for wildlife, too: A new solar array will provide both.
Broadband
5 Takeaways From NRECA’s Study on the Value of Broadband for Consumer-Members
NRECA research finds lack of rural broadband internet costs about $70 billion in lost value.
Broadband
Rural Communities Losing $68 Billion in Economic Value Due to Digital Divide, New NRECA Study Finds
The new report investigates the cost of the digital divide and the growing economic advantages to
Broadband
Electric Co-ops Get a Big Boost for Rural Broadband Efforts in FCC Auction
Learn more about the electric co-op winners in the FCC's Connect America Fund II auction.
Broadband
Indiana Broadband: State Commits $100M; New Study Shows Value of High-Speed Access
Indiana will invest $100 million to develop high-speed internet access in its sparsely populated c
Broadband
FCC Approves $250 million for 32 Electric Cooperatives to Provide Rural Broadband
The winning electric cooperatives will collectively receive $220 million over 10 years to help def
Environment
Clean Power Plan Replacement: How It Affects Co-ops
EPA unveils Affordable Clean Energy rule, the long-awaited replacement of the Clean Power Plan.
Cybersecurity and Grid Resilience
New Federal Risk Center Will Help Co-ops, Other Sectors Coordinate Cybersecurity
Federal agencies take an unprecedented step in cybersecurity. What does it mean for electric co-op
Broadband
NRECA Concerns for FCC Broadband Panel's State Model Code
How should states treat co-ops in broadband deployment? FCC panel offers troublesome recommendatio
Broadband
Electric Co-ops Advocate Top Three Farm Bill Priorities for Conference Committee
The House and Senate each passed versions of the Farm Bill are seeking to reach a compromise.