Today, the Rural Power Coalition sent the following letter to White House Cabinet Members and Officials asking them to ensure the voices of rural communities are heard throughout the implementation process of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). It is imperative that underserved communities have the opportunity to offer their input on how the IRA should be implemented.

We also make the case that distributing the funds without a Justice40 protocol similar to the one implemented at the Department of Energy is a hazard to the IRA’s impact and the impact it will have on our communities.

More than $10 billion to support Rural Electric Cooperatives!

A new report by the Democracy Collaborative has found that community utilities are better suited for a green transition than their for-profit corporate counterparts.

The Rural Power Coalition submitted an official statement to WHEJAC on February 3rd, 2022

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To influence policymakers to invest in a more efficient and sustainable grid, the Rural Power Coalition sent a letter to Congress urging them to enact a list of 7 policies to support rural electric cooperatives across the US.

Explore the timeline below to view key moments in the history of rural electric cooperatives in the U.S., and learn how co-ops are now paving the way for a renewable future in the country.