NRECA News Releases

Electric Co-ops Offer Unique Assets to DOE Smart Grid Research

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:03:06 GMT

September 8, 2009 - Using the resources of 27 cooperatives from Hawaii to New Hampshire, the Cooperative Research Networks proposed smart grid demonstration project tests interoperability and end-to-end connectivity.

Electric Cooperatives Awarded $458,204,555 in Clean Renewable Energy Bond Allocations

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:49:55 GMT

October 30, 2009 - IRS allocates a total $2.2 billion in bonds for 805 recipients in 2009 round.

Successful MultiSpeak Version 4 Test Marks Progress on Interoperability

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:47:47 GMT

October 28, 2009 -- Clevest Solutions and Milsoft Utility Solutions Achieve MultiSpeak Version 3 and Version 4 Certification.

Electric Cooperatives Receive Over $215 Million for Smart Grid Investments

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:48:28 GMT

October 27, 2009 - Department of Energys smart grid investment grants include funds for more than 50 electric cooperatives and public power districts in 15 states.

The Washingtonian Names NRECA One of DC Areas 50 Best Places to Work

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:50:46 GMT

October 23, 2009 - The Washingtonian magazine has named the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) one of the Washington metropolitan regions fifty best places to work.

Association of Missouri Electric Co-ops Wins Paul Revere Award from National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:55:52 GMT

February 16, 2009 - Missouri cooperative members send 500,000 messages to Congress.

110 Volunteers from Electric Cooperatives Helping Rebuilding Together

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:54:30 GMT

February 14, 2009 - More than 100 volunteers from rural electric cooperatives around the country will be taking up hammers and other tools to help Rebuilding Together New Orleans (RTNO) restore the homes and livelihoods of New Orleans families.

NRECA'S MultiSpeak Initiative Launches Version 4.0.0 of the MultiSpeak Software Integration Specification

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:48:29 GMT

February 3, 2009 New MultiSpeak specification represents a major step toward increased interoperability of automation software used by electric utilities.

NRECA Honors Brian Kading with William F. Matson Democracy Award

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:52:56 GMT

February 18, 2009 - Under Kading, Iowa ACRE program more than doubles its political contributions.

NRECA Hosts Carbon Capture and Utilization Symposium on Thursday, April 30, in Arlington, VA.

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:51:00 GMT

April 24, 2009 - The symposium provides an opportunity for cooperative staff and researchers to share their knowledge and experience and consider new research initiatives.

MyVetwork and National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Launch Partnership that Provides Innovative Approach to Getting Veterans Hired

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:48:48 GMT

May 1, 2009 - MyVetwork and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) announce a strategic partnership through which NRECA will help identify career opportunities for veterans, and family members of the U.S. Military on the social networking Web site MyVetwork.com.

Statement of Glenn English Chief Executive Officer,National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, May 15, 2009 On Release of the Chairmans Mark of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:41:18 GMT

May 15, 2009 - NRECA looks forward to reviewing the detailed legislative language released today by Chairman Waxman. Based on reports we have heard about what the revised draft contains, NRECA believes the bill has improved over the discussion draft released in late March.

Sam Houston Electric Cooperative, Livingston, Texas, won the 2009 Edgar F. Chesnutt Award for Best Total Communication Program

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:37:08 GMT

LAS VEGAS, May 12, 2009 Sam Houston Electric Cooperative, Inc., headquartered in Livingston, Texas, received the Edgar F. Chesnutt Award for Best Total Communication Program, the highest honor bestowed through the Spotlight on Excellence Awards program. Sam Houston EC was recognized today during Connect 2009, a national communication, marketing and member services conference convened by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and Touchstone Energy Cooperatives.

Cooperatives Pushing Energy Storage Limits

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:42:43 GMT

September 9, 2009 - The Cooperative Research Networks battery proposal enlists co-ops from coast to coast to experiment with batteries for renewable energy integration and demand response.

NRECA Ranks Fifth in AARPs National Ranking of Best Employers for Workers Over Fifty

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:33:18 GMT

September 18, 2009 In a national ranking of best employers for workers over fifty, AARP ranked the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) fifth in the country.

NRECA International Foundation Honors National Rural Cooperative Finance Corporation And National Cooperative Services Corporation

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:13:36 GMT

February 18, 2009 - Donations enable progress in Haiti and Guatemala.

Missouri Electric Co-op Executive Wins Industry Award For Leadership In Communication

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:06:53 GMT

January 13, 2009 - Chris Hamon, chief executive officer of White River Valley Electric Cooperative (WRVEC), Branson, Mo., won the 2009 J.C. Brown CEO Communication Leadership Award conferred by the electric co-op industrys Spotlight on Excellence Awards program.

IDGS Computerworld Ranks NRECA One of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in IT

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:04:34 GMT

June 16, 2009 - NRECA ranks 4th for career development.

NRECA CEO Glenn English Rallies Rail Customers on Capitol Hill, Citing Impact of High Shipping Costs on U.S. Business

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:03:23 GMT

March 25, 2009 - One-day, online journal to provide real-time account of Rail Day events on Capitol Hill.

Watch the Arlington Energy Town Hall Meeting Live on NRECA.coop

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:01:53 GMT

March 27, 2009 - Kojo Nnamdi Moderates a Public Discussion on Energy Needs, Climate Change and Technology.