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Media Relations Contacts Patrick Lavigne Director, Media Relations (703) 907-5732 patrick.lavigne@nreca.coop Tracy Warren Media Representative (703) 907-5746 tracy.warren@nreca.coop

Electric Cooperatives Awarded $458,204,555 in Clean Renewable Energy Bond Allocations
October 30, 2009 - IRS allocates a total $2.2 billion in bonds for 805 recipients in 2009 round. more >>

 

Successful MultiSpeak® Version 4 Test Marks Progress on Interoperability
October 28, 2009 -- Clevest Solutions and Milsoft Utility Solutions Achieve MultiSpeak® Version 3 and Version 4 Certification. more >>

 

Electric Cooperatives Receive Over $215 Million for Smart Grid Investments
October 27, 2009 - Department of Energy’s smart grid investment grants include funds for more than 50 electric cooperatives and public power districts in 15 states. more >>

 

The Washingtonian Names NRECA One of DC Area’s 50 Best Places to Work
October 23, 2009 - The Washingtonian magazine has named the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) one of the Washington metropolitan region’s fifty best places to work. more >>

 

NRECA Ranks Fifth in AARP’s National Ranking of Best Employers for Workers Over Fifty
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. more >>

 

Cooperatives Pushing Energy Storage Limits
September 9, 2009 - The Cooperative Research Network’s battery proposal enlists co-ops from coast to coast to experiment with batteries for renewable energy integration and demand response. more >>

 

Electric Co-ops Offer Unique Assets to DOE Smart Grid Research
September 8, 2009 - Using the resources of 27 cooperatives from Hawaii to New Hampshire, the Cooperative Research Network’s proposed smart grid demonstration project tests interoperability and end-to-end connectivity. more >>

 

IDG’S Computerworld Ranks NRECA One of the Top “100 Best Places to Work in IT”
June 16, 2009 - NRECA ranks 4th for career development. more >>

 

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

 

Statement of Glenn English Chief Executive Officer,National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, May 15, 2009 On Release of the Chairman’s Mark of the “American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009”
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. more >>

 

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

 

NRECA Hosts “Carbon Capture and Utilization Symposium” on Thursday, April 30, in Arlington, VA.
April 24, 2009 - The symposium provides an opportunity for cooperative staff and researchers to share their knowledge and experience and consider new research initiatives. more >>

 

Watch the Arlington Energy Town Hall Meeting Live on NRECA.coop
March 27, 2009 - Kojo Nnamdi Moderates a Public Discussion on Energy Needs, Climate Change and Technology. more >>

 

NRECA CEO Glenn English Rallies Rail Customers on Capitol Hill, Citing Impact of High Shipping Costs on U.S. Business
March 25, 2009 - One-day, online journal to provide real-time account of Rail Day events on Capitol Hill. more >>

 

NRECA International Foundation Honors National Rural Cooperative Finance Corporation And National Cooperative Services Corporation
February 18, 2009 - Donations enable progress in Haiti and Guatemala. more >>

 

Colorado Country Life Magazine Wins Coveted Journalism Award From National Association
February 18, 2009 - Mona Neely, editor Colorado Country Life, accepted the prestigious journalism award on behalf of her publication. more >>

 

NRECA Honors Brian Kading with William F. Matson Democracy Award
February 18, 2009 - Under Kading, Iowa ACRE program more than doubles its political contributions. more >>

 

Wally Beyer Receives Clyde T. Ellis Award from National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
February 17, 2009 - NRECA recognizes Wally Beyer for his dedication and contributions to the electric cooperative program. more >>

 

Carolyn Herr Watts Receives Clyde T. Ellis Award from National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
February 17, 2009 - NRECA recognizes Carolyn Herr Watts for her dedication and service to the electric cooperative program. more >>

 

Association of Missouri Electric Co-ops Wins “Paul Revere Award” from National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
February 16, 2009 - Missouri cooperative members send 500,000 messages to Congress. more >>

 

Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative Wins “Paul Revere Award” from National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
February 16, 2009 - Withlacoochee consumer members send over 155,000 messages to Congress. more >>

 

NRECA Honors Senator Norm Coleman with Distinguished Service Award
February 16, 2009 - NRECA honors Senator Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) with the Association’s Distinguished Service Award for his efforts on behalf of rural cooperatives. more >>

 

NRECA Honors Senator Herbert Kohl with Distinguished Service Award
February 16, 2009 - NRECA honors Senator Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) with the Association's Distinguished Service Award for his efforts on behalf of rural cooperatives. more >>

 

Co-op Leader Forecasts Seismic Change in Utility Industry
February 16, 2009 - Electric cooperatives warned they must adapt to stay relevant. more >>

 

Delta Montrose Electric Association Honored for Efforts to Boost Efficiency
February 16, 2009 - Delta Montrose wins for wide range of efficiency efforts, including innovative “loop tariff” program. more >>

 

Baldwin EMC Wins Community Service Award for Bringing Rachel's Challenge to Middle Schools
February 16, 2009 - Alabama cooperative honored for a program to reduce violence in middle schools. more >>

 

Western Illinois Electrical Cooperative Wins Community Service Award for Keeping Hospital in the Community
February 16, 2009 - Western Illinois honored for its efforts to keep access to health care for members. more >>

 

110 Volunteers from Electric Cooperatives Helping “Rebuilding Together”
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. more >>

 

NRECA'S MultiSpeak® Initiative Launches Version 4.0.0 of the MultiSpeak Software Integration Specification
February 3, 2009 – New MultiSpeak specification represents a major step toward increased interoperability of automation software used by electric utilities. more >>

 

Missouri Electric Co-op Executive Wins Industry Award For Leadership In Communication
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 industry’s Spotlight on Excellence Awards program. more >>

 

NRECA CEO Glenn English Welcomes Chu, Welcomes Back Browner
December 15, 2008 - NRECA chief looks forward to working with White House energy team to achieve sustainable, consumer-friendly energy and climate change policy. more >>

 

New Digs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Lincoln Operations
November 20, 2008 – The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) today dedicated its new 46,000 square foot building. more >>

 

NRECA Recognized by Northern Virginia Family Service With Third “CARE” Award
November 14, 2008 – NRECA received its third CARE (Companies as Responsive Employers) Award at the 16th Annual CARE event, sponsored by Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS). more >>

 

NRECA Supports Passage of Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
October 1, 2008 - The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association urges Congress to pass responsible bipartisan legislation to protect this nation’s consumers. more >>

 

NRECA Makes AARP’s 2008 List Of America’s 50 Best Employers For People Over 50
September 25, 2008 - AARP ranking highlights NRECA's flexible work options, defined benefits and phased retirement programs. more >>

 

NRECA Answers Questions from House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
August 1, 2008 - Responding to a follow-up letter from the Committee, the electric co-op trade association elucidates both the role of a trade association and principles of cooperative governance. more >>

 

NRECA Answers Questions from House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
July 23 2008 - Letter to Chairman Henry Waxman provides detailed account of NRECA policy and practice. more >>

 

IDG’S Computerworld Ranks NRECA One of the Top “100 Best Places to Work in IT”
July 8, 2008 - The 2008 ranking by IDG’s Computerworld marks the fifth year in a row NRECA’s IT department has been recognized in Computerworld’s Best Places to Work in IT. more >>

 

NRECA’S MultiSpeak and the International Electrotechnical Commission’s TC57 Working Group 14 Announce Collaboration on Integration Standards
July 3, 2008 - New standards will assist utilities share data between software applications such as Outage Management Systems (OMS), Customer Information Systems (CIS) and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems. more >>