Legislation
Sen. Johnny Isakson Receives NRECA Distinguished Service Award
The Georgia senator helped save electric co-op pensions from $300 million in assessments.
Bipartisan Bill Would Protect Co-ops From Losing Tax-Exempt Status
The new bill would correct an unintended consequence of the 2017 tax law.
Bipartisan Bill Could Boost Financing for Co-ops to Modernize Plants
Legislation to boost capital for co-ops may finally be approved in this session of Congress.
We Support Bipartisan Bill to Reduce CO2, Co-op CEO Tells Senate Panel
Co-ops are well-positioned to lead efforts to reduce carbon dioxide, says the Basin Electric CEO.
Mississippi Law Frees Co-ops to Pursue Broadband, but Cost, Density Issues Remain
New state law lifts legal risk for electric co-ops to pursue broadband, yet other hurdles remain.
Along Those Lines, Episode 4: Advocating for Co-ops in a Divided Congress
With a new year and a new Congress, what will emerge as key policy issues for co-ops in 2019?
Six Electric Co-op Policy Priorities for the New Congress
From broadband to tax policy, a look at co-op policy priorities for the 116th Congress.
Farm Bill Advances Electric Co-op Interests in Rural Development, Broadband
Read how the Farm Bill will boost rural broadband with $350 million for low-density, unserved area
Inadvertent Tax Bill Language Could Jeopardize Exempt Status for Some Electric Co-ops
Small co-op must decide between accepting government broadband grants and losing tax-exempt status
NRECA Seeks 80 Percent Reduction in Insurance Premiums on Co-op Retirement Plans
Co-op retirement plan premiums are too high. NRECA is urging Congress to reduce these costs.