Holiday Spirit Infuses Co-ops
Published: December 31st, 2009 in: Co-op NewsIn the run-up to the holidays, electric co-ops across the country got into the spirit. And for many, that meant living up to the cooperative principle of concern for community. There were... Read more
Hurricanes Seen Active for 2010
Published: December 31st, 2009 in: Seasonal ForecastsMeteorologists say an early peek at the 2010 hurricane season suggests an “above average” number of storms, but caution that a lot can change between now and next summer. ... Read more
Welcome to the New ECT.coop
Published: December 31st, 2009 in: Co-op NewsAs the new year begins, it is my privilege and pleasure to welcome you to the new ECT.coop. Everything that you have come to expect over the years from Electric Co-op Today is still... Read more
NRECA Tells EPA to Go Slow on Rule
Published: December 31st, 2009 in: EPAAn Environmental Protection Agency proposal that represents another step toward regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources is fundamentally flawed and could hurt the nation’s... Read more
NRECA Board Sets Course for 2010
Published: December 31st, 2009 in: Co-op NewsThe NRECA Board looked to the future and acknowledged the past at its 2009 winter meeting by approving a budget for 2010 and recognizing 11 retiring members who have combined for more than 100... Read more
Tri-State Earns Environmental Award
Published: December 31st, 2009 in: Power PlantsOfficials at a Colorado G&T see a bright future for one of its coal-based power plants based on a commitment to meet or exceed state and federal environmental standards. Tri-State... Read more
Willie Wiredhand is Facebook Phenom
Published: December 31st, 2009 in: Co-op NewsHe’s every bit as iconic as Colonel Sanders or the NBC peacock. And over the years, Willie Wiredhand has been found in many places—be it flying over Baghdad or getting down at the NRECA Youth... Read more
Senate Committee Approves Rail Bill
Published: December 31st, 2009 in: LegislationA Senate committee has approved the most sweeping railroad reform bill in a generation, though shippers plan to work with lawmakers to strengthen the measure as it heads to the floor. After... Read more
A Co-op Stalwart Takes His Leave
Published: December 31st, 2009 in: Co-op NewsWallace Tillman, NRECA’s vice president of energy policy and general counsel, has seen many changes in the 35 years since he came on board with the association’s government relations... Read more
History Comes Alive at Georgia Co-op
Published: December 28th, 2009 in: Co-op NewsCall it the co-op version of “The Time Tunnel.” When members of Jefferson Energy Cooperative visit the co-op’s headquarters in Wrens, Ga., they can step back into the early days of... Read more