An Open Letter to Electric Co-op Today Readers
Published: September 25th, 2009 in: Co-op NewsThe fact that you are reading Electric Co-op Today shows that you have made a wise investment of your time. Since 1995, this newspaper has strived to bring you, our readers, the latest electric... Read more
High Court Asked to Take Grid Case
Published: September 25th, 2009 in: On the DocketNRECA has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review an appeals court’s decision that the association said puts “the reliable and secure operation of the nation’s electric grid … at... Read more
Carbon Storage Potential Studied
Published: September 25th, 2009 in: Carbon Capture & StorageTri-State Generation and Transmission Association is participating in a project to evaluate the carbon dioxide sequestration potential of a site near its Craig, Colo., coal-based power... Read more
Rail Bill Wins Panel Approval
Published: September 25th, 2009 in: LegislationReform of freight railroads is headed to the House floor and a Senate committee following a House committee’s vote Sept. 16 to subject the industry to federal antitrust laws. On a voice vote... Read more
Putting the “Green” in Golf
Published: September 25th, 2009 in: Co-op NewsThe Minnesota Rural Electric Association scored a hole-in-one Aug. 21 on the greens of the Whitebirch Golf Course in Breezy Point, as its Fourth Annual MREA Burn Center Benefit Golf Tournament... Read more
S.D. Hall of Fame Welcomes Two
Published: September 25th, 2009 in: Co-op NewsCo-ops have been good for them, and they’ve been good for co-ops. That’s why Delbert Bushong and Owen Jones were honored this month as the newest members of the South Dakota Cooperative Hall... Read more
Ice Index Could Go Nationwide
Published: September 25th, 2009 in: PreparednessAn important tool to help co-ops prepare for ice storms could soon be available nationwide, and has earned a co-op veteran a top honor for his work. Sid Sperry, director of public relations... Read more
End of Trail for Energy Hogs
Published: September 25th, 2009 in: Consumer OutreachWhen officials of Tideland Electric Membership Corp. decided it was time to round up a bunch of energy hogs, Heidi Smith signed on as part of the posse taking on the job. “Getting old... Read more
English Warns on Derivatives
Published: September 25th, 2009 in: LegislationAn overly aggressive approach to regulating the $600 trillion over-the-counter derivative market could sweep up small hedgers like co-ops and drive up the cost of electricity, NRECA CEO Glenn... Read more
Administration Backs Salmon Plan
Published: September 25th, 2009 in: Energy & EnvironmentWith the Obama administration on board, supporters of a plan to protect an endangered species of salmon in the Pacific Northwest hope a federal judge will end a long-running dispute in the region... Read more