Hoeven Delivers Keynote Address at Central Power Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting

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Senator John Hoeven today delivered the keynote address at Central Power Electric Cooperative's annual meeting to outline his work to prevent costly Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, offer strong support to rural communities and advocate for infrastructure projects that will help the nation build a comprehensive energy plan.

In recognition of the senator's leadership on issues impacting rural residents, Central Power leaders honored Hoeven with the Gary M. Williamson "Good Turn" Award. The senator thanked Central Power and the entire REC family for all they do to keep rural America strong.

"We are working to achieve greater regulatory certainty for our electric cooperatives and other businesses in North Dakota and nationally," Hoeven said. "We have advanced legislation to prevent burdensome regulations like the costly power plant rules and the waters of the U.S. regulation, and we worked hard to support the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Electric Loan Program. North Dakota's electric cooperatives do a great job providing reliable and affordable energy for homes and businesses, and we'll continue working to make sure that they have the tools they need to continue powering our homes and businesses."

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