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‘Brighter Future’: N.C. Co-ops Pledge to Hit Zero-Net Carbon by 2050
NC electric co-ops’ “Brighter Future” goes beyond power generation to enrich communities.
NRECA Supports Bill to Keep Families Connected to Broadband Amid Pandemic
Lawmakers want to ensure that previous relief funds can pay for permanent broadband infrastructure
Along Those Lines: How Co-ops Work With Federal Partners to Mitigate Wildfire Risks
Co-op and federal Forest Service experts discuss the role utilities play in mitigating wildfire ri
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Urge Leaders to Include Co-op Debt Relief in COVID Bill
Repricing co-ops’ federal debt could help them invest in broadband or replace aging equipment.
CoBank Report: Electricity Demand Unlikely to Rebound Until at Least 2022
Higher residential demand could falter as unemployment benefits lapse and disconnections rise.
Co-ops From Chesapeake Bay to New England Repairing Tropical Storm Damage
Co-op crews in East Coast states face big repair jobs after Tropical Storm Isaias.
Wisconsin Co-ops Launch ‘License to Live’ Educational Campaign for Drivers
Close call by young driver and downed power line inspired co-ops to produce safety video.
Mississippi Co-op Wins $16M Broadband Grant From USDA ReConnect Program
A “historic day” for a Mississippi co-op building a $60 million rural broadband network.
Senate Bill Streamlines Path for Carbon Capture Projects
Researchers are studying ways to store CO2 underground or turn it into marketable products.
Co-ops Urge Congress to Pass RUS Debt Relief in Next COVID-19 Aid Package
An average co-op with typical RUS debt could save $2 million a year in interest at today’s rates