Capacity
| Top
Keeping the Lights On – Capacity
According to the Energy Information Agency, electric power usage is currently expected to increase by 1.1 percent annually. Improved energy efficiency and conservation can slow down the rate of demand growth, however, ensuring the U.S. has the power needed to grow the economy poses a serious challenge for electric utilities.
News:
Rising Efficiency and Plummeting Economy Drive Down Electricity DemandMay 11, 2009 - From 2007 to 2030 projected annual electric demand growth falls to .9 percent.
more >>NRECA Urges DOE to Broaden Loan Guarantee Program RulesFebruary 12, 2009 - Current rules severely limit effectiveness of the loan program.
more >>DOE Loan Program Can Help Co-ops Survive Power CrunchFebruary 3, 2009 - NRECA CEO Glenn English thanks Senators for bumping up a federal loan program to $50 billion for low-carbon power generation projects.
more >>
Related Resources On NRECA.coop:
Other Resources:
Technology
| Top
Technology to Meet Changing Energy Needs
Only with technological innovation will the U.S. be able to meet increasing demand while reducing greenhouse gases, but these innovations are not possible without substantial investment. NRECA strongly supports public-private investment in technologies to increase efficiency, reduce greenhouse gases from fossil fuels and increase our use of alternative energy.
News:
New Energy Future Requires New Transmission PolicyNRECA CEO Glenn English testifies before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment
more >>CBO: Climate Change Legislation Imposes Larger Burden on Low-income AmericansJune 8, 2009 - In Senate testimony, Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Elmendorf projects the impact of carbon cap-and-trade on household energy costs.
more >>Smart Grid Investments Should Benefit Consumers FirstNRECA comments on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission policy statement urge patience, consensus-building and strong consumer focus.
more >>IRS Opens Application Process for Clean Renewable Energy BondsApril 8, 2009 - $800 million available to cooperatives for wide variety of renewable energy projects.
more >>25 x '25 Alliance Urges Investments in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency ProgramsJanuary 12, 2009 - In a letter to Congressional leaders, group proposes $1.2 billion annual expenditure for energy programs authorized by 2008 Farm Bill.
more >>FERC survey finds electric cooperatives lead in advanced meteringJanuary 7, 2009 - According to a 2008 report on demand response, electric cooperatives lead the nation with smart meter market penetration of 16.4 percent.
more >>
Related Resources On NRECA.coop:
Other Resources:
Affordability
| Top
Keeping Electricity Affordable
As consumer-owned, not-for-profit utilities, electric cooperatives look out for the interests of their members. At a time of dramatic change in the electric utility industry, NRECA believes policy makers must take into account the impact on affordability when deciding energy policy.
News:
Statement of Glenn English on House Passage of HR 2454June 26, 2009 - NRECA looks forward to working with Senators to make additional improvements to climate change legislation.
more >>NRECA: HR 2454 Should Protect Consumers Most at Risk for Carbon Reduction CostsJune 11, 2009 - NRECA CEO Glenn English testifies on the “American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) of 2009,” before the House Agriculture Committee.
more >>NRECA Opposes Auction Under Carbon Cap-and-TradeApril 23, 2009 - NRECA CEO Glenn English warns House Committee that full-auction approach could put cost of electricity out of reach for many Americans.
more >>Cooperatives Oppose Full Auction of Allowances Under Carbon Cap-and-TradeApril 7, 2009 - Auctioning allowances to highest bidders would create a backdoor, variable tax on consumers.
more >>
Related Resources On NRECA.coop:
Other Resources: