Six members of Congress from both political parties addressed the conference, emphasizing the need for bipartisan energy solutions and pledging to work with co-ops to ensure that local consumer-members keep getting reliable, affordable power.
“Electric co-ops understand what we need to do to meet growing electricity demand and keep the lights on at a price our members can afford,” NRECA CEO Jim Matheson told conference attendees. “And from permitting reform to unwinding bad EPA regulations, protecting hydropower to defending against wildfires, there are a number of smart energy policies that are needed across the board.”
“There are no better advocates for these policies than the co-op leaders in Washington today. They know the challenges. They know the stakes.”
While the political winds shift in Washington, DC, NRECA’s message hasn’t changed, Matheson said.
“Our message and our priority is always about what’s best for that member at the end of the line.”
