Electric Cooperatives Oppose H.R. 3962, the "Affordable Health Care for America Act of 2009"

November 6, 2009 – While the House Bill includes individual insurance reforms that we support, like preventing insurers from dropping coverage or excluding pre-existing conditions, it does not meet electric cooperative's core requirements for enacting comprehensive health reform legislation. 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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

 

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