House Ag Committee Passes “Rural Star”
July 19, 2010 - With strong bipartisan support, the House Committee on Agriculture voted out the Rural Energy Savings Program Act (H.R. 4785). more >>

 

NRECA Thanks Members of Congress for Their Support of the RUS Electric Loan Program
June 29, 2010 - RUS Rural Electric Loan Program projected to return $50 million to the federal government. more >>

 

NRECA Urges Passage of Murkowski Resolution of Disapproval
June 9, 2010: NRECA believes that Congress should decide how to regulate greenhouse gases from stationary sources. more >>

 

NRECA CEO Testifies before House Subcommittee on Rural Efficiency Proposal
May 14, 2010 - Glenn English testified to the House Conservation, Credit, Energy and Research Subcommittee on the Rural Energy Savings Program Act (RESPA), H.R. 4785. more >>

 

NRECA Applauds Efforts of Sens. Johnson and Chambliss
March 23, 2010 - Sens. Johnson and Chambliss fight to maintain $6.5 billion for Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Electric Loan Program. more >>

 

Electric Co-ops Weigh In on Federal Broadband Plan
March 18, 2010 - Co-ops support plan goals, oppose federal jurisdiction of pole attachments. more >>

 

Senate Approves Clean Renewable Energy Bond Program Enhancement
March 17, 2010 - Changes bring co-ops’ ability to finance renewable energy projects on par with the rest of the utility sector. more >>

 

NRECA Applauds Reps. Herseth Sandlin, Emerson, Boyd, and Lucas
March 11, 2010 - Legislators push to restore Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Electric Loan Program funding. more >>

 

Arkansas Co-ops Testify on Regulation of Energy Markets
March 11, 2010 - Arkansas statewide official voices support for legislation to retain FERC jurisdiction over energy contracts tied to the reliable and affordable delivery of energy. more >>

 

Co-ops Welcome "Rural Energy Savings Program Act"
March 10, 2010 - Proposed $4.9 billion loan program would give co-ops access to low-interest loans for efficiency improvements through the UDSA’s Rural Utilities Service. more >>

 

Co-ops Urge a Responsible Path Forward on Climate Change
March 5, 2010 - Cooperatives supporting legislative efforts to prevent use of the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. more >>

 

NRECA Praises New Legislation Providing a “Time-Out” on Clean Air Act Regulation of Greenhouse Gases
March 4, 2010 - NRECA CEO English praises efforts of Senator Rockefeller (D-WV) and Congressman Rick Boucher (D-VA) on proposed Clean Air Act legislation. more >>

 

Rail Customers Look Ahead to Senate Floor Vote on Rail Reform
February 25, 2010 - Consumers United for Rail Equity (CURE) thanks Chairman Rockefeller and others for moving the ball forward on reforming the Surface Transportation Board. more >>

 

Senate Commerce Committee Approves Consumer-Friendly Reforms to the STB
December 17, 2009 – Unanimous vote on reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Board endorses key reforms to promote fair treatment of shippers. more >>

 

Electric Co-ops Thank Senator Harkin and Others
December 11, 2009 - In letter, NRECA CEO Glenn English thanks Senators for raising concerns about costs to consumers under S. 1733. more >>

 

Electric Co-ops Raise Concerns Over Potential Changes in Electricity Market Regulation
December 2, 2009 - NRECA CEO Glenn English testifies before House Energy and Environment Subcommittee on the “Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009” (HR 3795). more >>

 

English Testifies Before Senate Ag Committee on Derivatives and Risk Management
November 19, 2009 - NRECA CEO urges reforms to prevent manipulation while allowing co-ops to use hedging to keep costs down for consumers. more >>

 

Electric Cooperatives Oppose H.R. 3962, the "Affordable Health Care for America Act of 2009"
November 10, 2009 - NRECA opposes the health care reform bill that passed the House as it does not meet electric cooperatives' core requirements and jeopardizes the ability of co-ops to tailor health insurance plans for their employees. more >>

 

Electric Cooperatives Oppose S. 1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act"
November 3, 2009 - In several key areas Chairman’s mark represents a step backward from the House version passed in June. more >>

 

Position Statement on Proposed Reform of Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets
October 30, 2009 - NRECA joins electric power and natural gas utility trade associations on statement to the House Financial Services Committee. more >>

 

Electric Utility Sector Outlines Cybersecurity Priorities
October 30, 2009 - NRECA, along with a coalition of North American electric power industry trade associations, is educating Congress on cyber security issues facing electric utilities. more >>

 

Association of Missouri Electric Co-ops CEO Testifies before Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
October 28, 2009 - Missouri consumers concerned that climate bill could bring massive rate hikes. more >>

 

Electric Cooperative Consumers Deliver High-Volume Message to the Senate
September 30, 2009 - Senate offices receive more than 500,000 postcards from consumers concerned about the impact of climate change legislation. more >>

 

Co-op Chief Testifies on Regulation of OTC Derivatives Market
September 17, 2009 - NRECA CEO, Glenn English calls for derivatives regulation that creates a “legitimate, transparent, predictable, and affordable device” with which electric co-ops can hedge against price fluctuation and conduct risk management. more >>

 

Glenn English Congratulates Newly-Minted Chairman Lincoln
September 16, 2009 - NRECA congratulates Senator Blanche Lincoln on becoming the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. more >>

 

NRECA Urges Senator Boxer to Work for Achievable, Least-Cost Climate Change Bill
August 7, 2009 - Senate should protect consumers by allocating allowances to local distribution corporations with formula based on carbon emissions. more >>

 

NRECA Opposes S. 787, "Clean Water Restoration Act"
July 30, 2009 - Testimony to the House Committee on Small Business expresses concern over broadened federal authority. more >>

 

Key House Panel Votes to Close Railroad Loopholes
July 30, 2009 - Full Judiciary Committee vote expected after the August recess. more >>

 

Statement of Glenn English on House Passage of HR 2454
June 26, 2009 - NRECA looks forward to working with Senators to make additional improvements to climate change legislation. more >>

 

Electric Cooperatives Reach Accord with Chairman Waxman on Carbon Allowances
June 23, 2009 - Glenn English, CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), today commended Committee Chairmen Henry Waxman, Ed Markey and Collin Peterson for their willingness to address the concerns of rural electric cooperatives in proposed climate change legislation. more >>

 

NRECA Holds 2009 Legislative Conference
May 3, 2009 - From May 3rd to May 6th, nearly three thousand co-op members made their way to Washington, D.C. for NRECA’s Legislative Conference. While in Washington, the members had a chance to learn about the energy bills that are currently being discussed in Congress and see how these bills will affect their electric cooperative. As well, co-op members had the chance to meet and discuss these issues with their Members of Congress. more >>