Nov. 18, 2022: The 2022 midterm election comes at a critical point in the nation’s energy transition. Hear from NRECA CEO Jim Matheson on the congressional power shift, electric cooperative priorities and the prospect of bipartisan legislation over the next two years. [View Episode Page]  

Oct. 24, 2022: As more co-ops enter the competitive broadband business, enrollment in the newly launched NRECA Broadband continues to climb. Hear from NRECA CEO Jim Matheson and Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative's Mike Partin about the amped-up advocacy, operations support and additional resources that this service tier provides. [View Episode Page]
 

Aug. 23, 2022: An urgent need to tackle the nation's digital divide has reignited a debate over pole attachment rates. Hear from East Central Oklahoma Electric Cooperative General Manager Tim Smith and NRECA's Brian O'Hara as co-ops work to negotiate fair agreements in their states. [View Episode Page]
 

July 26, 2022: As electric co-ops look to develop new energy technologies, NRECA is continuing to urge Congress to provide them with direct-pay tax incentives. Hear from NRECA's Paul Gutierrez as well as Minnkota Power Cooperative's Mac McLennan, who discusses what this potential cost savings would mean for co-op projects. [View Episode Page]  

June 14, 2022: As temperatures rise, so do concerns for summer reliability. Hear reaction from NRECA CEO Jim Matheson and Cherryland Electric Cooperative General Manager Tony Anderson on the North American Electric Reliability Corp.'s 2022 Summer Reliability Assessment. [View Episode Page]
 

May 17, 2022: As more electric vehicles hit the market, a fast-growing co-op coalition is collaborating across state lines to solve the challenges of charging infrastructure. Hear from Central Electric Power Cooperative’s Cole Price and NRECA’s Brian Sloboda about the Cooperative Approach to Vehicle Electrification group. [View Episode Page]  

April 12, 2022: As more electric cooperatives look to strengthen their resiliency and protect reliability, NRECA is busy developing new microgrid software and simulation tools. Hear from Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association’s Jeff Wadsworth and NRECA’s Lauren Khair about two federally funded projects that are helping co-ops build self-sufficient systems. [View Episode Page]
 

March 8, 2022: As the power sector contends with supply chain disruptions, NRECA remains engaged with White House staff and the DOE to spotlight challenges specific to co-ops. Hear from Upper Cumberland EMC’s Jennifer Brogdon and NRECA’s Stephanie Crawford about steps being taken to lessen the impact of supply shortages and longer lead times. [View Episode Page]
 

Jan. 4, 2022: As momentum builds for rural broadband expansion, billions of dollars are up for grabs from USDA, the FCC and the new infrastructure law. How can co-ops remain serious contenders for this funding, and how will NRECA continue to advocate for their eligibility and participation? Hear from NRECA CEO Jim Matheson and North Central Electric Cooperative’s Ed VanHoose. [View Episode Page]