CEO of Minnkota Power Cooperative Urges Congress to Boost Carbon Capture Technologies
Posted on Jun 24, 2021 in Climate Change, Legislative & Politics, Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on CEO of Minnkota Power Cooperative Urges Congress to Boost Carbon Capture Technologies
Mac McLennan, President and CEO of Minnkota Power Cooperative, recently urged members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy to prioritize reliability and resiliency in the wake of power stability issues across the country. Specifically, Mr. McLennan asked Congress to support carbon capture technologies through passage of the Carbon Capture Modernization Act....
Electric Cooperative in Florida Donates $2 Million
Posted on Jun 15, 2021 in Community Development | Comments Off on Electric Cooperative in Florida Donates $2 Million
Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) donated more than half a million dollars to two high schools in Hernando and Pasco counties and awarded $1.3 million in post-secondary scholarships to children of members in its five-county service area. Funding came from WREC’s educational foundation.
Broadband Access Expanding in Virginia
Posted on Jun 14, 2021 in Broadband, Legislative & Politics, Technology | Comments Off on Broadband Access Expanding in Virginia
The Governor of Virginia, Ralph Northam, recently signed HB2304 and SB1413 in Franklin, Virginia. The law will expand broadband access in Virginia by allowing investor-owned electric utilities to recover costs of, and revenue from, expanding broadband to unserved areas. This paves the way for Virginia’s electric cooperatives to create partnerships with other investor-owned electric...
NRECA Concerned Over Increasing Postal Rates
Posted on Jun 11, 2021 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on NRECA Concerned Over Increasing Postal Rates
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is concerned about postal rate increases well above inflation that will go into effect in August. Rural communities that rely on the postal service are particularly hurt by these rate increases.
Arizona Cooperative Saves Bear Caught on Power Pole
Posted on Jun 11, 2021 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Arizona Cooperative Saves Bear Caught on Power Pole
A bear was found tangled in power pole wires of Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative. Company linemen immediately disabled the power so the bear would not be electrocuted and freed the animal.
Kentucky Coop Eyes More Sustainable Future
Posted on Jun 11, 2021 in Renewable Energy, Sustainability | Comments Off on Kentucky Coop Eyes More Sustainable Future
In November, East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) laid out a sustainability plan for its 16 owner-member cooperatives, aiming to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 35% by 2035 and increase energy from renewable sources by 15% by 2035. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, EKPC has kept work and projects on track to meet this goal.
Coop to Use Helicopter to Trim Trees
Posted on Jun 6, 2021 in Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on Coop to Use Helicopter to Trim Trees
EnerstarElectric Cooperative is teaming up with Aerial Solutions to use a helicopter with a suspended saw to chop down trees to prevent interference with power lines in its service area this month. The trimming process is expected to last two weeks, and the amount of time in each specific area will vary from a few hours to a full day.
Indiana Coop Developing Solar Installations at Retiring Coal Plant
Posted on Jun 6, 2021 in Sustainability | Comments Off on Indiana Coop Developing Solar Installations at Retiring Coal Plant
Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative Hallador Energy Company are teaming up to develop approximately 200 megawatts of energy from solar and battery storage near the Merom Coal Generation Station, which is expected to retire in May 2023.
Kentucky Coop Solar Project to Power Corvette Factory
Posted on Jun 6, 2021 in Sustainability | Comments Off on Kentucky Coop Solar Project to Power Corvette Factory
Western Rural Electric Cooperative is developing a nearly 145 megawatt solar and storage project that will power a GM Chevy Corvette assembly plant. The project is a part of TVA’s Green Invest Initiative and will assist GM in achieving its goal of going carbon-neutral by 2040.
Missouri Coop Expanding Fiber to Rural Areas
Posted on Jun 1, 2021 in Fiber | Comments Off on Missouri Coop Expanding Fiber to Rural Areas
Osage Valley Electric Coop is teaming up with Conexon Connect to bring fiber access to rural areas. The program is a 5-year, $75 million dollar project that is expected to bring fiber internet to 16,300 homes and businesses.
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