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RUS Awards Co-ops $201 MillionPublished: March 13th, 2012
SAN DIEGO―Electric cooperatives are in line for $201 million in loans for smart grid projects and infrastructure improvements, a top Agriculture Department official says. Dallas Tonsager... Read more
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Transparency Urged for Co-op BoardsPublished: March 16th, 2011
ORLANDO, Fla.—Ty Thompson, NRECA chief member counsel, opened the annual meeting forum, “Staying True to Your Co-op Roots (and Avoiding a Lawsuit),” with a discussion of recent... Read more
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Congressional Gear Stuck in NeutralPublished: March 14th, 2011
ORLANDO, Fla.—Lyndon Johnson was a father of the rural electrification movement, one of the most powerful lawmakers in the history of Congress, and a towering figure as president of the... Read more
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Think Ahead About Salary, BenefitsPublished: March 11th, 2011
ORLANDO, Fla.—Co-op boards and management need to take regular looks at the long-term effects of all compensation, including salary and benefits for directors and employees, as part of... Read more
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Is Your Co-op Set for Electric Cars?Published: March 9th, 2011
ORLANDO, Fla.—The Nissan Leaf and the Chevrolet Volt are already on dealer lots, waiting for customers to drive them home. Ford promises an electric version of the Focus later this year... Read more
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Business Meeting OKs ResolutionsPublished: March 9th, 2011
ORLANDO, Fla.—The year-long resolutions process culminated March 8, as voting delegates at the 69th NRECA Annual Meeting approved a set of resolutions that will guide the association... Read more
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Co-op Takes Critical Look at SafetyPublished: March 8th, 2011
ORLANDO, Fla.—On a sunny afternoon, Tony Herrin thanked the audience for resisting the temptation to go outside, and instead listening to him speak on “something I’m very passionate... Read more