Articles
Federal, State Funds, Partnerships Give Co-op Broadband Lead
How a Pennsylvania co-op garnered $51 million for its broadband venture before breaking ground.
Alabama Cooperative Rescues Nesting Ospreys From Precarious Power Pole Perch
A cooperative crew built a new platform for the nest and helped move the osprey and her chicks.
Texas Co-op Crew Turns to Horses to Reach Downed Power Lines
A co-op line crew learns that sometimes horses can be even more handy than bucket trucks.
New Georgia Law Makes Clear That Electric Co-ops Can Enter the Broadband Space
New law clears way for Georgia co-ops to explore broadband and access federal funds.
NRECA Urges FCC to Advance $20 Billion Auction to Deliver Broadband to Rural America
NRECA wants to ensure co-ops can bid for $20 billion in federal funds for broadband in 2020.
South Carolina Governor Signs Bill to Make Co-ops More Transparent After Controversy
S.C. co-ops will have to publicly disclose salaries and benefits paid to board members.
Matheson: Credibility Gives Electric Co-ops a Leg Up in Congress
At Legislative Conference, co-ops learn their advantage over others knocking on doors on Capitol H
Federal Leaders Urge Co-ops to Make Their Voices Heard on Behalf of Rural America
Members of Congress from both parties said they listen to co-ops as a voice of rural America.
Report: Electromagnetic Pulse Would Not Have Widespread Impact on Electric Grid
How would the electric transmission grid survive an EMP event from a nuclear warhead blast?
DOE Official Touts Value of Federal Operation of Hydro Facilities
Co-op leaders questioned a DOE official about a proposal to sell off federal transmission lines.