This guest post was obtained from CFC’s Solutions News Bulletin, Vol. 15, No. 40 (Oct. 28, 2013).
Co-ops Receive $3.6 Million in Solar Funds
Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative awarded $60 million to support solar energy …
This blog post was written by AHC attorney Roland F. Hall.
Electric Cooperatives Face Increasing Scrutiny Over Net Metering Issues
Net metering is a billing mechanism that allows consumers to receive credit for electricity they generate from small-scale renewable energy …
FEMA Disaster Relief Withheld from Electric Cooperatives
Electric cooperatives in Iowa were surprised by FEMA’s rejection of disaster aid, according to this article. The utilities sought approximately $20 million in funds to replace electric facilities damaged by recent storms. …
Like public utilities, municipalities and other political subdivisions that provide electricity to customers must procure wholesale power. A recent IRS ruling discusses municipalities’ use of a generation cooperative to procure wholesale power and related services. The ruling explains that the …