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D.C. Circuit Court Lacks Jurisdiction to Hear Coop’s Appeal

The U. S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled earlier this week that it does not have jurisdiction to hear Sunflower Electric Power Corporation’s  appeal of a district court ruling related to the failure of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prepare an environmental impact statement in connection with Sunflower’s expansion of a coal-fired power plant...

Agriculture Secretary Announces Award of Grants in 11 States

Several coops in 11 states have received funding from the USDA Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program.  This round of funding highlights USDA’s continued focus on carrying out its mission to strengthen the rural economy.  The coops that received funding include East Mississippi Electric Power Association, Western Illinois Electrical Coop., Three Notch Electric Membership...

Four Coops to Receive RUS Loans

Colorado-based Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association (Tri-State), Georgia-based Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation, Texas-based Rio Grande Electric Cooperative and Ohio-based Logan County Cooperative Power & Light Association will receive more than $126 million in loans from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) for infrastructure upgrades, including $20...

USDA to Provide More Rural Electric Project Funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing funding for four rural electric projects in eight states to enhance reliable, affordable electricity for rural residents.  These projects, which will employ smart grid technology, are the latest in approximately 650 rural electric utility projects funded since 2009.  Specifically the USDA is providing more than $126 million in...

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