ARLINGTON, Va. – National Rural Electric Cooperative Association CEO Jim Matheson issued the following statement on today’s actions by the Trump administration to protect grid reliability by safeguarding reliable and affordable power. “As electricity demand skyrockets, smart energy policies that help keep the lights on are more important than ever,” NRECA CEO Jim Matheson said. […] The post Electric Co-ops Applaud Trump Administration’s Actions to Boost Reliable, Affordable Power ...| America's Electric Cooperatives
ARLINGTON, Va. – Amber Allman has been named vice president of advocacy, press and member communications at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. In this role, Allman will lead the team responsible for earned, paid, social media and member communications efforts—all with NRECA’s advocacy efforts as a central focus. “Amber is exceptionally well suited to […]| America's Electric Cooperatives
ARLINGTON, Va. – In a win for electric co-ops and other rural broadband providers, the Supreme Court today rejected arguments that would have upended Universal Service Fund support for communications services throughout the country. The Court ruled 6-3 to preserve the fund in FCC v. Consumers’ Research. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association CEO Jim Matheson […]| America's Electric Cooperatives