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East Kentucky Power Cooperative generates more than half of its electricity from power plants that would be affected by the Environmental Protection Agency’s power plant rule. If the rule goes into effect, the communities that rely on EKPC are likely to find themselves with less reliable power or without the means to pay for it, or both. Read more on how the rule will harm cooperative members: https://bit.ly/4eR6DiV

The rush to add AI into software, systems, websites and applications is creating new data risks that merit updated policies and broader education and training, cybersecurity leaders told Co-op Cyber Tech attendees. #CoopCyberTech

Wiregrass Electric Cooperative CEO testified in front of a Senate panel saying that federal aid is crucial to electric cooperatives trying to repair their systems after disaster strikes, but key programs need to be streamlined to help rural communities recover faster. https://bit.ly/4d04gbP

At NRECA, we believe cooperatives build a better world, and we are looking for talented people to join us. Click to learn more: https://bit.ly/3WfrRQa #EngineeringJobs #poweringtomorrow

HURRICANE BERYL UPDATE Electric cooperatives in Texas are making great progress in restoring power after more than 213,000 co-op consumer-members lost electricity when Hurricane Beryl slammed into the southeast Texas coast on Monday. Crews from unaffected parts of Texas and other states are helping co-ops that were battered by Beryl. Both transmission and distribution lines were damaged. Nine Texas co-ops were affected by the hurricane. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3VVw9e4

More than 213,000 electric cooperative consumer-members lost electricity Monday when Hurricane Beryl slammed into the southeast Texas coast, flooding streets and homes and toppling trees with powerful winds roaring up to 85 mph. Track the co-op response here: https://bit.ly/3VVw9e4

For One Missouri Co-op, the Red Solo Cup Is a Symbol of Safety Read more ⬇️

This year's Co-op Cyber Tech marked the debut of an escape room exercise in which co-op employees were tasked with overcoming a cyberattack that shut down wind, solar and natural gas operations during a bitter cold snap. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3zyCZyt #CoopCyberTech

At National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), we work with people who are leaders in their fields. We are down-to-earth, hardworking professionals committed to helping our members & communities. Sound like a team you want to join? https://bit.ly/4cEk0RA #ArlingtonJobs #poweringtomorrow