Cooperative Leadership Network

We all know that when storms hit, it’s all hands on deck. When a #TexasCoop was dealing with the aftermath of a storm, and all of their trucks were tied up, they hopped on horseback to fix a downed line! Full story via @NRECANews ow.ly/EGxu50utgzq

@holycrossenergy teamed up with @RockyMtnInst and @Habitat_org to create an affordable #netzero housing community. The all-electric community uses a slew of #energyefficency and #energystorage devices. Details: ow.ly/TQtF50utgvE

Check out this resource from our friends at @SEPAPower that outlines the basics of a #cybersecurity plan. Take a look to see how you need to beef up both your physical assets and cyber assets in order to be truly safe: ow.ly/IOnj50utg6I

Ever curious about the ROI for #EnergyEfficiency installations? According to @ACEEEdc, #energyefficiency often has a better return on investment when compared to #solar for existing homes: ow.ly/S8qp50utgfd

Colorado will impose some of the most ambitious requirements in the U.S. for cutting climate pollution and accounting for the social cost of carbon. benvgo.com/QEI1IHX

Only two weeks left to register for the @NREL Innovation Workshop as part of the 2019 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit! There's less than 50 spots left - you don’t want to miss this at #ARPAE19! bit.ly/2W1M7D0

Despite a lack of #climateaction at the federal level, cities are doing their part to quickly move to #cleanenergy. This year, @LACity committed to 100% renewables by 2045. #CityRenewables #USClimateCities @worldresources

The energy industry is evolving faster every year. How do businesses keep up? @NeurioHome, @BakerHomeEnergy, and @EMergealliance joined forces on a panel at #SolarExpo to talk strategizing for businesses. @SPIConvention @SEIA @SEPAPower #SPIcon bit.ly/2M2WYwe

Nearly $20 billion in federal funds may be available as early as next year for #ElectricCooperatives pursuing #broadband service in rural America - get the full scoop from @NRECANews: ow.ly/o4nw50uobD6

Check out this very helpful article from @SEPAPower that helps #utility pros envision how exactly they can design a new #grid, more focused on a #micro-grid approach:

Financing #energyefficiency retrofits for large buildings can be a big ask. @ACEEEdc shares some innovative ways to finance these retrofits: ow.ly/fvoI50uobqM

A bipartisan bill making its way through the #MaineLegislature would set the state on a path to develop 400 megawatts of distributed #solarenergy. Full story via @energynews_US: ow.ly/2YzZ50uobjz

Who’s on the #ARPAE19 mainstage? o @pjminterconnect ☑️ o @xcelenergy ☑️ o @NREL ☑️ o @CSUEnergy ☑️ o @Sunfolding ☑️ o @INL ☑️ o @MIT ☑️ o @txrrc ☑️ o @NuScale_Power ☑️ o @SiemensUSA ☑️ o @CLNCoop ☑️ o @BASFCorporation ☑️ o @silaNanotech ☑️ Don’t miss it! bit.ly/2WpzyoE

ICYMI: @clncoop hosted a webinar on Monday that provided an in-depth look at a recent report about Equitable Beneficial Electrification for Rural Electric Co-ops. Get full recap: ow.ly/z5wM50uob4F

Did you know Washington is the 4th state to commit to 100% #carbonfree future? Big highlights include the following mandates: no #coal energy by 2025, must be carbon neutral by 2030, must be self-generating carbon free by 2045. Full story via @ACORE ow.ly/fcQV50ufm98

Craighead Electric Co-op in Arkansas is partnering with environmental groups to convert its right of way tracts into wildlife habitat, which may actually help reduce maintenance costs! Full story via @NRECANews ow.ly/clrs50uflY7

#ElectricVehicles are pretty awesome tools for #electricity providers, but how do you integrate them into a broader load management program? Check out this report by @SEPAPower for a comprehensive guide to managed charging electric vehicles: ow.ly/2oUd50uflHx

ICYMI: Virginia issued an order last week that approved 11 new #energyefficiency and #demandresponse programs that together will invest $225 million in customer programs! Full story via @ACEEEdc ow.ly/rdwh50uflyc

#Energystorage is essential for a reliable #renewable market in #California. Check out former utility exec David Freeman’s take on what role energy storage has for the golden state via @CALmatters ow.ly/KtHA50uflrf

Delays in tackling climate change could cost companies about $1.2 trillion worldwide during the next 15 years benvgo.com/h45pgql