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NRECA's Business and Technology Strategies (BTS) department provides actionable guidance regarding opportunities and challenges facing our industry to support co-op decision-making, solutions application, resiliency, and affordable and reliable electrical power. We engage directly with internal and external stakeholders and represent our members' needs in key industry forums to help ensure the continued success of America's electric cooperatives and to showcase their value to consumer-members, the U.S. economy, and the national grid. NRECA members rely on NRECA's BTS department for insights and recommendations on current and future trends affecting operations, technology planning, consumer expectations, and policy.
Stay informed of the latest business and technology resources and enagement opportunities with our monthly Business and Technology Update newsletter.
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Our work spans a wide variety of industry topics:
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[accordion title="Broadband"]Resources to assist cooperatives successfully develop broadband networks as community-focused telecommunications providers and to compete against large telecommunications companies. Sample highlights include: Broadband Leadership Summit and the National Broadband Map Action Center.
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[accordion title="Consulting%20Services"]Resources, research and training to helps co-ops strategically align people, technology and processes. Offerings include: executive search; board-level strategic planning; leadership, workforce and talent development; business optimization; technology management; market research; and safety consulting.
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[accordion title="Data%20Analytics"]Tools and resources for data collection, research, and analysis required to provide prompt technical support to the NRECA membership, including predictive analytics, automation, IT architecture, and energy markets. Sample highlights include: Open Modeling Framework and Advanced Distribution Management Systems.
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[accordion title="Cybersecurity"]Information and resources to raise awareness and understanding of the risks with the proliferation of communications channels on the grid and the rising sophistication of cyber-attacks. Assistance to co-ops in advancing their cybersecurity posture, to mitigate vulnerabilities and have measures in place to respond and recover should cyber incidents occur. Sample highlights include: Co-op Cyber Goals; annual Co-op Cyber Tech conference; and threat detection, analysis and reporting.
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[accordion title="Federal%20Research%20%26%20Funding"]Support for co-ops to pursue federal funding to develop and demonstrate new technology capabilities that address challenges and opportunities of the future electric grid, leveraging our extensive internal expertise and established partnerships. Collaboration on research projects and technology deployment with universities, national laboratories, utility vendors, military and electric cooperatives. Sample highlights include: infrastructure funding consortia; federal funding updates webinars; and grant writing support.
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[accordion title="Generation%20Optimization"]Resources and tools that prepare co-ops for the future and help them ensure cost-effective utility-scale power supply while complying with environmental regulations. Evaluation of methods to reduce costs and environmental impact of existing assets, as well as the benefits and challenges with alternative generation sources. Sample topics include: fossil fuel generation; nuclear, hydro, and hydrogen generation; carbon mitigation, capture and utilization; pathways to decarbonization; and advanced storage integration and support.
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[accordion title="Grid%20Integration%20%26%20Modernization"]Tools and products that provide guidance in optimization of transmission and distribution networks; adoption and deployment of renewables, energy storage, and distributed energy resources; successful integration of systems; and insights into alternative grid technologies. Sample highlights include: distribution automation; electric vehicles; MultiSpeak® integration standard; microgrids; and virtual power plants.
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[accordion title="Industry%20Economics%20and%20Market%20Trends"]Analysis of resource adequacy and market issues and initiatives, as well as monitoring of regulatory and legislative issues to help co-ops make sound financial management decisions and protect the electric co-op industry interests. Education for members on market and reliability developments and initiatives affecting resource adequacy and pricing. Sample highlights include: annual Co-op Facts and analysis of Co-op fuel mix; quarterly economic outlook webinars; and mapping services.
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[accordion title="Safety"]Current information on one of the most important concerns of the electric utility industry, including valuable resources and education on safety standards, regulations, and other related topics. Sample highlights include: Commitment to Zero Contacts program, Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP), and various training programs.
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[accordion title="Transmission%20%26%20Distribution"]Research and resources focused on extending the useful life of existing infrastructure, maintaining system reliability, and leveraging advanced technologies. Direct support to RUS' engineering and standards efforts and input to other key standards bodies, such as the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). Collaboration with industry partners such as the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and national laboratories.
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[accordion title="Wood%20Quality%20Control"]Guidance on high-quality treated wood utility products that will provide decades of reliable service, enabling co-ops to stretch construction and maintenance budgets. Training for co-op employees regarding cost-effective purchasing decisions.
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The following are highlights of some programs and projects currently open for co-op participation and engagement. We encourage all our members to review the information and join the efforts that will benefit their needs.
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We have seven distinct work groups focusing on specific areas of our industry:
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In addition, three overarching priorities guide the work group efforts:
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- Consumer–Member Engagement
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And three functional areas influence all Business and Technology Strategies and cooperative efforts:
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Business and Technology Update Newsletter
Subscribe to NRECA's monthly Business and Technology Update newsletter to keep up with the latest on technology and industry trends, resources, and events.
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