USDA Announces $1.6 Billion Investment Into Rural Electric Infrastructure
Posted on Jun 25, 2020 in Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on USDA Announces $1.6 Billion Investment Into Rural Electric Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it is providing $1.6 billion in loans and loan guarantees to rural electric cooperatives and utilities in 21 states through the Electric Loan Program. The funds will be used to build and improve 9,138 miles of electric transmission and distribution line, and include approximately $386 million for investments in smart grid...
Leaders of Electric Cooperatives Discuss Safety Measures Taken to Protect the Safety and Health of Their Employees During COVID-19
Posted on Jun 24, 2020 in COVID-19, Economic Downturn | Comments Off on Leaders of Electric Cooperatives Discuss Safety Measures Taken to Protect the Safety and Health of Their Employees During COVID-19
Senior electric coop leaders recently spoke with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and T&D World about safety measures being implemented to protect the safety and health of their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although coops have moved swiftly to protect the safety and health of their employees and the public, some of the challenges moving forward...
New Hampshire Coop Members Reject Broadband Bylaws Change
Posted on Jun 19, 2020 in Broadband | Comments Off on New Hampshire Coop Members Reject Broadband Bylaws Change
In a 4,599 to 2,539 vote this week, New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, Inc. failed to meet the two-thirds majority required to amend its bylaws to include facilitation of broadband access in its mission statement. The board opposed the amendment but indicated they were interested in broadband generally.
NRECA Releases Statement on Social Justice
Posted on Jun 18, 2020 in Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on NRECA Releases Statement on Social Justice
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) released a statement on social justice in America expressing its commitment to promoting a positive and inclusive culture.
Georgia Coop Adds “Sunflowers” to Solar Garden
Posted on Jun 17, 2020 in Grid & Infrastructure, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Georgia Coop Adds “Sunflowers” to Solar Garden
Cobb Electric Membership Corp. has built a solar garden that includes three “sunflowers” whose petal-shaped solar panels track the sun. The “sunflowers” are a part of the Georgia coop’s solar project that can produce nearly 2.4 million KWh of electricity per year.
Basin Electric and Clēnera Renewable Energy Announce PPA for Montana Solar Project
Posted on Jun 17, 2020 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Basin Electric and Clēnera Renewable Energy Announce PPA for Montana Solar Project
Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Clēnera Renewable Energy announced the execution of a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the Cabin Creek Solar Project, which will consist of two, 75 MW projects in southeastern Montana.
Electric Cooperative Seeks Permission to Swap Customers
Posted on Jun 16, 2020 in Territory | Comments Off on Electric Cooperative Seeks Permission to Swap Customers
The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) recently set an intervention deadline in a case concerning a territorial agreement between Ameren Missouri and Three Rivers Electric Cooperative. Specifically, Ameren seeks PSC authority to transfer 258 of its current customers to Three Rivers while Three Rivers seeks to transfer approximately 270 of its current customers to Ameren. Ameren...
Coop to Test Emerging Battery Technology
Posted on Jun 12, 2020 in Battery, Energy Storage | Comments Off on Coop to Test Emerging Battery Technology
Great River Energy recently announced it will test a novel “aqueous air battery system,” a 1 MW grid-connected battery with 150 MWh of continuous energy capability. If successful, the battery could provide a viable option for coops seeking to increase their share of renewable energy without sacrificing reliability.
Electric Coop to Purchase Municipal Utility
Posted on Jun 12, 2020 in Mergers/Acquisitions | Comments Off on Electric Coop to Purchase Municipal Utility
The Tennessee Valley Authority recently approved Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperative’s takeover of Murfreesboro’s Electric Department (MED). The merger, which is expected to become effective in July 2020, is one of the largest acquisitions ever by a power cooperative of a municipally-owned utility – $302 million over the next 15 years to acquire MED and its 67,000...
Southern Illinois Power Cooperative to Retire Largest Coal-Fired Unit
Posted on Jun 10, 2020 in Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on Southern Illinois Power Cooperative to Retire Largest Coal-Fired Unit
Southern Illinois Power Cooperative has announced a tentative decision to retire its largest coal-fired generator as early as this fall.
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