Saving Energy on the Farm
Published: February 28th, 2011 in: Energy ConservationU.S. farmers are using about 28 percent less energy than they were a generation ago, but additional savings are possible for those who upgrade their equipment and modify their... Read more
Meeting Members Where They Are
Published: February 28th, 2011 in: Co-op VoicesI’ve tweeted on Twitter and been friended on Facebook. My image has been captured on Flickr, and I have watched and been watched on YouTube. I love to follow and add my 2 cents to a good blog... Read more
News Roundup for February 28
Published: February 28th, 2011 in: News RoundupA Colorado office building is on track to meet a research goal of generating its total energy needs. The 220,000-square-foot Research Support Facility in Golden opened in June. It was commissioned... Read more
Self-Healing Smart Grid Studied
Published: February 25th, 2011 in: Smart GridA Washington state co-op is using some of its federal smart grid grant to test a fledgling reliability technology on an island it serves. Peninsula Light Co., Gig Harbor, is spending some... Read more
Utah Copper Thieves Target Poles
Published: February 25th, 2011 in: CrimeAn electric co-op in Utah is offering $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of thieves who stole copper wire and damaged more than 100 power poles in the process. The... Read more
News Roundup for February 25
Published: February 25th, 2011 in: News RoundupIt doesn’t have a roof or side windows. Nor, for that matter, does it have a gasoline engine. Smart unveiled its all-electric Smart forspeed at the Geneva Motor Show. The two-seater also lacks a... Read more
Basin Electric Backed on Wind Effort
Published: February 25th, 2011 in: Renewable EnergyBasin Electric Power Cooperative is getting a boost from the federal government as it increases its wind power portfolio. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Bismarck... Read more
High-Impact Grid Threats in Focus
Published: February 24th, 2011 in: Transmission & DistributionThe nation’s bulk power system reliability overseer has announced formation of a group to provide guidance and options to enhance the system’s ability to withstand and recover from... Read more
News Roundup for February 24
Published: February 24th, 2011 in: News RoundupMaryland Gov. Martin O’Malley is making a big play for wind development off the state’s coast. On Feb. 11, he proposed the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2011, which would require the... Read more
Forum Sessions Cast Wide Net
Published: February 24th, 2011 in: Annual Meeting, Co-op NewsAlong with the general sessions, entertainment night and catching up with old friends, an important part of any NRECA annual meeting is the educational forums. At this year’s meeting in Orlando... Read more