Rural Economic Development
Co-ops Receive $1.4 Billion in USDA Loans for Electricity Improvements
In latest round of USDA electric loans, 27 co-ops in 21 states receive funds.
USDA Awards $249 Million to Co-ops to Improve Electric Systems
The money will help co-ops build or improve power lines and finance smart grid technologies.
USDA Awards Electric Co-ops $181 Million for Line, Metering Upgrades
USDA loans will help 214,000 rural residents and businesses in 10 states.
Indiana Co-op Leverages Fiber Network for Health Care, Economic Growth
In Indiana, a co-op uses fiber to improve health care and grow a local economy.
A Lot to Be Proud Of: Missouri Co-op Helps Pave the Way for New Pop-Up Park
A commercial improvement district, which includes a Missouri electric co-op, kicks off with Commun
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.
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.
A Second-to-None Facility ‘In the Middle of a Cornfield’
Coworking space connects Indiana startups with technology and ideas.
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
America’s Electric Cooperatives Applaud USDA Rural Broadband Pilot Program
NRECA CEO Jim Matheson welcomed an announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the lau