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Cooperative Development
‘We’re All in This Together’: Va. Governor Commends Co-ops’ Broadband Efforts
Virginia governor says co-ops “absolutely” have a role in his priority for universal broadband
Economy & Trends
House Votes to Repeal ‘Cadillac Tax’ on Health Care Plans
Co-ops provide health care benefits to more than 100,000 employees, retirees and their families.
Quality of Life
Co-ops Save Members and Themselves Money With Energy Efficiency Programs
The poorest co-op members often have the biggest bills because their old homes leak energy.
Cooperative Development
NRECA International’s Affordable Home-Wiring Kit Connects Ugandans to Grid
A wiring kit created by NRECA International is bringing power to Ugandans for about $65 per home.
Cooperative Development
A Texas Triple Play: Bandera Offers Members Solar, Storage and Broadband
Co-op’s broadband, solar arms launched as result of responses to customer satisfaction surveys.
Quality of Life
Co-op Leader Testifies to Congress About Faulty Federal Broadband Data
An Iowa co-op may have to pay back 23% of its broadband grant because of inaccurate federal data.
Cooperative Development
USDA Invests $858 Million to Improve Rural Electric Service Infrastructure
Latest RUS electric loans: $858 million, 17 co-ops, 450,000 residents and businesses, 17 states.
Cooperative Development
NRECA International to Extend Operation of Haiti’s Pilot Power Project
One of NRECA International’s major challenges has been convincing Haitians not to steal electric
Cooperative Development
Tennessee Tried-and-True: Making Broadband Work for Members the Co-op Way
Tennessee co-op pitches broadband to its members the same way it pitched electricity 80 years ago.
Quality of Life
Federal, State Funds, Partnerships Give Co-op Broadband Lead
How a Pennsylvania co-op garnered $51 million for its broadband venture before breaking ground.