Southeast Energy Exchange Market Unveils New Energy Trading Market
Posted on Nov 10, 2022 in Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency | Comments Off on Southeast Energy Exchange Market Unveils New Energy Trading Market
The Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM) opened up operation this week, allowing for first of their kind market transactions in power for the region. SEEM will cover 23 entities in 12 states, with more than 180,000 megawatts, including Associated Electric Cooperative, Seminole Electric Cooperative, Oglethorpe Power Corporation, and North Carolina Electric Membership...
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Issues Statement on Election
Posted on Nov 9, 2022 in Press Release | Comments Off on National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Issues Statement on Election
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Chief Executive Officer has issued a statement following the midterm elections emphasizing the importance of policymakers in setting policies to further the goals of electric cooperatives.
Consortium of Indiana Electric Cooperatives Participate in Statewide Broadband Collective
Posted on Jun 28, 2022 in Broadband | Comments Off on Consortium of Indiana Electric Cooperatives Participate in Statewide Broadband Collective
Accord Telecommunications Collaborative, a broadband service provider composed of twenty-one Indiana electric cooperatives, has invested in Hoosier Net, LLC, the first statewide network to provide internet to unserved communities in Indiana.
CEO of Arkansas Electric Cooperative Testifies to Congress about Importance of Grid Reliability
Posted on Jun 28, 2022 in Legislative & Politics | Comments Off on CEO of Arkansas Electric Cooperative Testifies to Congress about Importance of Grid Reliability
Buddy Hasten, CEO of Arkansas Electric Cooperative, testified before Congress about the need for federal and state policies that support electric cooperatives in providing reliable and affordable energy to communities.
Florida Coop Constructing Three Utility Solar Projects
Posted on Jan 17, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Florida Coop Constructing Three Utility Solar Projects
Talquin Electric Cooperative is working with Origis Energy to provide clean energy at competitive rates under PPAs between Seminole Electric Cooperative, Talquin Electric Cooperative, and Origis Energy. The Projects include Hinson Solar, a 4 MWAC project, in Gadsden County, Hilliardville Solar, a 2 MWAC project, in Wakulla County, and Bristol Solar, with a capacity rating of 0.63 MWAC,...
Indiana Coop’s Focus on Energy Efficiency Pays Off
Posted on Jan 17, 2022 in Energy Efficiency | Comments Off on Indiana Coop’s Focus on Energy Efficiency Pays Off
Wabash Valley Power has seen over 300 million kilowatt-hours in energy savings and $66 million in avoided costs since 2008, when it began investing more in working with its distribution coop members to strengthen energy efficiency programs and strengthen relationships with consumer-members.
Riverland Energy Cooperative New Solar Array System Provides Electricity for More than 500 Homes
Posted on Nov 29, 2021 in Renewable Energy, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Riverland Energy Cooperative New Solar Array System Provides Electricity for More than 500 Homes
Riverland Energy Cooperative recently cut the ribbon on a new solar array system that can provide electricity for about 550 homes. Riverland has a purchase agreement with OneEnergy Renewables to buy the electricity from its 8,000 Panel, 3MW output system. The bi-facial panels are designed to move east to west with the sun, optimizing energy production.
House Reconciliation Bill Includes Provisions to Assist Coops in Energy Transition
Posted on Nov 24, 2021 in Grid & Infrastructure, Legislative & Politics, Uncategorized | Comments Off on House Reconciliation Bill Includes Provisions to Assist Coops in Energy Transition
The recently passed House budget reconciliation bill includes two provisions that will directly assist electric cooperatives, including Direct Pay Energy Innovation Tax Credits, which provides the equivalent of a federal tax incentive for renewable investments via direct payments, and the USDA Voluntary Energy Transition Program, which provides $10 billion to defray the cost of...
Twenty-Two Electric Cooperatives Ranked in Top 100 National Cooperative List
Posted on Nov 7, 2021 in Financial | Comments Off on Twenty-Two Electric Cooperatives Ranked in Top 100 National Cooperative List
Twenty-two electric cooperatives, including Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Oglethorpe Power Corporation, have been included in the National Cooperative Bank Coop 100 List, which ranks cooperatives across a variety of industries by revenue. The twenty-two coops collectively earned $20.4 billion in revenue and had $64.5 billion in assets last year.
Alaska Coop Invests in Solar Technology
Posted on Nov 1, 2021 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Alaska Coop Invests in Solar Technology
Kotzebue Electric Association, an Alaska electric cooperative, is planning to build a solar-powered microgrid to reduce its reliance on diesel fuel. Alaska Native Renewable Industries will build a 576 kW ground mount solar system powered by SolarEdge technology.
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