NRECA Supports Decision to Revisit WOTUS
Posted on Mar 1, 2017 in Environmental | Comments Off on NRECA Supports Decision to Revisit WOTUS
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) has issued a statement supporting the Trump Administration’s decision to revisit the Waters of the U.S. rule (WOTUS).
NRECA Calls for Trump Administration Focus on Rural Issues
Posted on Feb 10, 2017 in Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on NRECA Calls for Trump Administration Focus on Rural Issues
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) was joined by 40 organizations in a letter to President Trump urging the new administration to focus on issues affecting rural families and businesses by designating a senior member of the White House staff as a rural advisor and/or creating a specific office within the administration with a direct focus on rural issues.
NRECA, MISO and SPP File Briefs in FERC Refund Proceedings
Posted on Oct 27, 2016 in Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on NRECA, MISO and SPP File Briefs in FERC Refund Proceedings
NRECA filed its initial briefs in FERC’s Section 206 proceedings involving the refund obligations of nonpublic utilities in MISO and SPP (FERC Dockets EL16-91 and EL16-99). In its briefs, NRECA recognized FERC’s legitimate concerns but argued, among other things, that a refund requirement has the potential to deter nonpublic utilities from joining RTOs. MISO and SPP also filed briefs...
Coop-Friendly Railroad Reform Law Reportedly on Track
Posted on Aug 26, 2016 in Grid & Infrastructure, Legislative & Politics, Rates, Reliability | Comments Off on Coop-Friendly Railroad Reform Law Reportedly on Track
Federal regulators have reported that they are on track in implementing a railroad reform law intended to promote shipping efficiency and potentially competition among railroads. The NRECA and electric cooperatives generally have pushed for reforms, recognizing the impact that costs of hauling coal can have on electric rates.
NRECA Joins PJM Seeking Shutdown of FERC Floor Price Dispute
Posted on Aug 25, 2016 in Litigation | Comments Off on NRECA Joins PJM Seeking Shutdown of FERC Floor Price Dispute
The NRECA has joined with PJM Interconnection LLC (PJM) and other utility groups to back the changes by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) to the PJM proposal dealing with artificial price suppression on the grid. PJM asked the D.C. Circuit to deny the grid’s power providers challenge to the plan. PJM said Monday that it is fine with FERC’s changes and, therefore, the...
Department of Energy to Award $34MM for Cybersecurity Projects
Posted on Aug 19, 2016 in Financing, Regulation & Policy, Technology | Comments Off on Department of Energy to Award $34MM for Cybersecurity Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy announced its plan to award $34 million for projects aimed at developing technologies and tools to increase cyberattack protection for the country’s energy infrastructure. The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association is receiving funding for a technology that can quickly identify anomalies in utility control communications that can indicate cyber...
NRECA Partners With Department of Energy
Posted on Jul 19, 2016 in Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Reliability, Technology | Comments Off on NRECA Partners With Department of Energy
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) will be partnering with the Department of Energy and the American Public Power Association to enhance protection of the electric grid from attack. The partnership will give the nation’s electric cooperatives access to cybersecurity technology and training.
Solar and Wind Prices Expected to Continue to Fall
Posted on Jun 29, 2016 in Environmental | Comments Off on Solar and Wind Prices Expected to Continue to Fall
The cost for solar photovoltaic (PV) generation and onshore wind power is expected to continue to fall and to be approximately 5 to 6 cents per kilowatt hour by the end of the decade, according to a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency. This decrease in cost is largely due to improved technology, reduced overall systems costs and favorable policies. To help support...
FAA Relaxes Drone Rules; Caution Urged for Coops
Posted on Jun 28, 2016 in Innovation/Efficiency, Regulation & Policy, Technology | Comments Off on FAA Relaxes Drone Rules; Caution Urged for Coops
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has relaxed rules on commercial use of drones weighing less than 55 pounds. The NRECA is urging caution for coops interested in utilizing the new technology.
NRECA Names Former U.S. Rep. Jim Matheson New CEO
Posted on Jun 14, 2016 in Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on NRECA Names Former U.S. Rep. Jim Matheson New CEO
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) has announced that former U.S. Rep. Jim Matheson has been selected to serve as NRECA’s sixth chief executive officer. He will join the association and assume his duties as CEO in July.
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