For electric cooperatives, the COVID-19 crisis is unique from other emergencies: NRECA chief
31 Mar 2020
Electric co-ops, guided by their coronavirus pandemic plans, are preparing to operate with a smaller workforce, potential disruptions in the supply chain, and limited support services for an extended period of time, the head of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association said Tuesday.
Jim Matheson, the CEO of the NRECA, said on a webcast that cooperatives are sequestering key employees who operate electricity systems, as well as suspending utility disconnects for members who cannot pay their bills.
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