CFC Energy and Data Analyst Chris Whittle takes a closer look at how a shift in federal policy toward reliability and phase-out of key tax incentives is shaping power supply dynamics and what this means for electric cooperatives.

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• Watch the video of this episode, "What Co-ops Should Know About Changing Power Supply Dynamics"
• Read the Solutions article, "As Load Growth Accelerates, Utilities Tap Private Capital"
• Read the Solutions article, "Power Supply Trends To Watch in 2026: Renewables, Coal"

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SECO Energy CEO Curtis Wynn discusses how innovation in electric cooperatives should be tied to the specific challenges in a co-op’s environment, guided by long-term strategy rather than the status quo.

Watch the video of this episode, "Cooperative Innovation ‘Essential’ in Today’s Environment."

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CFC Director, Utility Research & Policy Brian Sloboda offers a pragmatic outlook on virtual power plants over the short-term and their implications for electric cooperatives.

Related content:

• Watch the video of this episode, "Virtual Power Plants: Strategic Opportunity, Not Strategic Imperative"
• Read the Solutions article, "Exploring Virtual Power Plants: Key Considerations for Leaders."
• Download CFC's issue brief, "Co-ops See Movement Toward Virtual Power Plants."

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CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting nrucfc.coop/Solutions.