FERC: Critical Juncture in Energy
Published: April 24th, 2009 in: Transmission & DistributionThe United States must develop “technologically vibrant” energy infrastructure to meet future energy needs and challenges, the recently appointed chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory... Read more
NERC Calls for Grid Changes
Published: April 24th, 2009 in: NERCReliably integrating high levels of variable resources such as wind into the bulk power system will demand significant changes to traditional methods of system planning and operation, the grid... Read more
Our Energy Key to Bill
Published: April 24th, 2009 in: Our Energy, Our FutureAs Congress moves forward on climate change, NRECA CEO Glenn English said the Our Energy, Our Future campaign will be crucial to making sure the result is legislation that co-ops and their... Read more
EPA Finding Leads to Cost Doubts
Published: April 24th, 2009 in: EPAThe Environmental Protection Agency’s finding that greenhouse gases contribute to climate change underscores the importance of spelling out how much consumers will have to pay to deal with the... Read more
Biden Hails Wind Farm
Published: April 24th, 2009 in: Renewable EnergyA Missouri G&T has been leading the way on wind energy since 2006. Now, the whole country knows about it. Associated Electric Cooperative, Springfield, is a partner in a new... Read more
Co-ops Can Help Craft Climate Plan
Published: April 10th, 2009 in: Co-op VoicesLast fall, the political winds that brought in a new administration and bolstered the majority in Congress also brought in sweeping new energy proposals, including proposals to address climate... Read more
States Fight Copper Theft
Published: April 10th, 2009 in: CrimeA tough new metals theft law is on the books in Arkansas, as two other states press ahead with similar efforts. Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe signed a bill last month that passed the state House on... Read more
G&T Cuts Costs with LEDs
Published: April 10th, 2009 in: Energy EfficiencyWhen it comes to improving energy efficiency, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association has gone beyond thinking outside the box. The G&T went outside the building, installing... Read more
Co-ops, Schools Conserve Energy
Published: April 10th, 2009 in: Consumer OutreachAs co-ops search for ways to meet state-imposed mandates to reduce energy consumption, some are looking to schools, students and parents as partners in energy efficiency. Currently, 20... Read more
Card Saves Consumers Money
Published: April 10th, 2009 in: Co-op NewsBefore buying a car, you take it on a test drive. That’s essentially what Bryce Hooper did with the Co-op Connections Card. He liked it so much he kept using it to the point that his savings... Read more