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Contact:
Tracy Warren, NRECA
703-907-5746
Mobile: 703-517-3411

Washington, DC, May 4-7 – The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association hosts the association’s annual legislative conference and lobbying effort in Washington, D.C., starting on Sunday, May 4th.

WHO: 3000 members representing local and state electric co-ops from 47 states
WHAT: 2008 Legislative Conference and Lobbying Effort
WHERE: Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill
WHEN: May 4-7, 2007

America’s electric cooperatives are making significant investments in clean, renewable energy sources, such as landfill gas, hydro-power, wind, biomass and waste heat.  They’re also investing in energy efficiency.  But renewable energy and conservation alone cannot provide enough power to meet the country’s growing demand.  Some regions are facing a power crunch and could see power shortages as soon as 2011.  What is Congress’ plan to make sure the nation’s electric industry can meet this demand?

This question, among other national energy topics, is of key concern to electric cooperatives. Representatives from the 900+ cooperative electric utilities nationwide and the 40 million consumers they serve will visit Capitol Hill offices to discuss these energy issues with members of Congress. 

Briefings offered by NRECA legislative and policy staff will focus on proposed climate change legislation, high shipping costs resulting from rail monopolies, funding for the US Dept. of Agriculture’s Rural Utility Service and funding for clean coal technology.

For more information on the schedule of speakers and briefings, contact Tracy Warren at 703-907-5746 (office) or 703-517-3411 (mobile).

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