NRECA

06/05/2026

In the May edition of Bright Spots, electric co-ops are marking the end of spring and beginning of summer with a flurry of activity—free rentals of outdoor cooling units for nonprofit events, celebrating local high school graduates, tidying up outdoor spots in advance of summer crowds, and more. https://bit.ly/4ubsZlm

06/04/2026

Fewer hurricanes than normal are expected to slam the Atlantic Basin this year, but it only takes one to cause devastating damage, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

In their 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, experts predicted a below-normal season, with eight to 14 named storms. Their forecast calls for three to six of those storms to become hurricanes, with one to three of those reaching major hurricane status with maximum sustained winds of 111 mph or greater.

Fewer hurricanes than normal are expected to slam the Atlantic coast this year, but it only takes one to cause devastating damage, NOAA forecasters said.

06/03/2026

Indiana’s NineStar Connect partners with local students to livestream high school sports, giving young broadcasters real-world experience while connecting communities with hometown content delivered by co-op broadband. Head to the link in our comments for more on this story.

06/03/2026

Don't miss NRECA CEO Jim Matheson, on Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.'s, discuss why cooperatives need finances to restore electric generation and transmission following growing weather extremes in the nation.

06/02/2026

Bravery, teamwork and a spirit of community service were on full display when a group of four Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, Inc. lineworkers took swift action to save a man and woman from a camper fire. Get the full story: https://bit.ly/3Rrn8Lp

06/01/2026

As hurricane season begins, preparation is key to protecting your family, home, and community. Just like you wouldn’t wait until the last minute to pack for a big trip, getting ready for a storm means planning ahead.

🗺️ Know your evacuation route.
🏠 Know your insurance information.
🔌 Unplug appliances and electronic equipment.
⚡Turn off electricity and main water valve.

But most importantly, be safe!

05/29/2026

The delegates are coming! NRECA's Electric Cooperative Youth Tour will welcome about 2,100 youth delegates and chaperones to our nation's capital next month, representing 44 states and almost 700 co-ops. Read more about what’s in store for the next generation of rural cooperative leaders: https://bit.ly/3PQzgoE

Learn more about our Youth Programs here: https://bit.ly/44hcew5

05/28/2026

NRECA and electric cooperative leaders joined officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Rural Electrification Act, the law that helped deliver power across rural America.

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NRECA leaders joined officials from the Agriculture Department on May 27 to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Rural Electrification Act.

05/27/2026

Thank you to USDA Rural Development for bringing leaders together to celebrate 90 years of the Rural Electrification Act and the lasting impact of rural electrification. Electric cooperatives are proud to continue that mission today, powering communities with reliable, affordable energy and investing in a stronger future for rural America.