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Electric co-op projects lose federal funding grants

Kit Carson, United Power, Kaua‘i Island Utility and Tri-State stand to lose $66.3m between them

Iowa co-op power plant designated a National Historic Landmark

Volunteers now want to make the site the National Rural Electrification Administration Museum

US legislators back bill to speed disaster aid to electric co-ops

NRECA CEO Jim Matheson said the bill is 'an important step towards a stronger, more responsive…

Filipino government wants co-ops to help meet electrification target

Energy secretary Sharon Garin said the goal is for total electrification by 2028, with a million…

US electric co-ops want climate emissions standards scrapped

Sector apex NRECA has clashed with the Environmental Protection Agency over its carbon rules, but environmental…

USDA updates guidance for electric co-ops applying for funding

Co-ops awarded cash under Biden's New Era scheme will have to re-submit under Trump's executive order

Colorado electric co-op gains funding to protect eagles from powerlines

The measures will protect eagles from electrocution and reduce power outages and wildfire risks, says La…

Jimmy Carter’s legacy – and links to co-operation

The late president was a keen supporter of rural electric co-ops

Virginia co-ops awarded funding for electric vehicle charging projects

The Electric Vehicle Charging Assistance Program is funded by the US Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Harris v Trump: What can co-ops expect after the US election?

A look at the policy offers and records in office of the two presidential candidates

US electric co-ops awarded $7.3bn for clean energy in rural communities

The first co-op to be awarded funds is Dairyland Power Cooperative, receiving $579m for solar and…

US electric co-ops offered direct-pay tax credits for innovative projects

The direct-pay tax credits will reduce the cost of co-ops’ projects by 30%