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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%

Electric co-op wins 50-year contract to operate US naval facility electric system

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative will own, operate, and maintain the system at Indian Head support facility

US electric co-ops add $111bn a year to national economy, says NRECA study

'America’s electric co-operatives are crucial engines of economic development both nationally and at home in their…

Electric co-ops show interest in USDA’s New Era plan for rural empowerment

'It’s no surprise to see electric co-ops oversubscribe the New Era programme, which is an exciting…

US electric co-ops oppose proposed power plant rule

NRECA says the plan, which aims for net zero power sector emissions by 2035, will lead…

Electric co-ops send teams to Florida after Hurricane Idalia strikes

Meanwhile in Louisiana, a co-op is using federal funds to improve its resilience against extreme weather…

US electric co-ops invited to apply for renewable energy funding

The scheme is dedicated solely to electric co-ops and will award funds on a competitive basis…

NRECA offers guidance for electric co-ops over $42.5bn rural broadband fund

'Talk with your state and local officials. If co-ops don’t apply and win it to serve…

US co-op leaders set out priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill

'Co-operatives are rooted in local economies and more resilient during economic downturns'

NRECA fund to support children who lose a parent working at an electric co-op

'Electric co-ops care deeply about their communities and their employees are family. This fund will help…

New cybersecurity solution for rural electric co-ops in the USA

The programme developed by electric co-ops in collaboration with the Department of Energy, constantly monitors performance…

US electric co-op apex launches ten-point plan to tackle cyber attacks

NRECA based the programme on guidance from the Department of Homeland Security and has urged all…