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The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's podcast is focused on the important stories from across co-op country about the issues that matter most to rural America and the energy industry.
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- 3 weeks ago25 min
DOE's Catherine Jereza Talks With NRECA on the Grid of the Future
The Department of Energy has been a key federal partner for electric co-ops as they maneuver unprecedented demand growth. DOE's Office of Electricity plays an important role in this partnership, overseeing opportunities to help co-ops expand and modernize their systems, including the $10.5 billion GRIP Program. Hear from Catherine Jereza, assistant secretary for the Office of Electricity, on DOE's work with co-ops to ensure affordable, reliable energy and the agency's Powering America Road Show.
- Sep 17, 202628 min
Changing Threat Surface: Evolving Grid Poses New Co-op Cybersecurity Challenges
Deployment is surging across the country for distributed energy resources, such as rooftop solar panels and battery storage systems, as well as EVs and their charging infrastructure. These assets can benefit the grid and co-op consumers by shaving loads during times of high demand, reducing energy bills and keeping the lights on amid power outages—but they also introduce new cybersecurity challenges. Learn more from NRECA's Carter Manucy and North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives' Cooper Cash.
- Aug 14, 202631 min
Lifting All Boats: Co-ops Talk Value of Rural Broadband, Partnership With NRECA
With help from NRECA Broadband, co-ops providing internet service are boosting the quality of life in their communities. Federal funding is critical to that mission but comes with its own set of challenges. On this episode of Along Those Lines, we'll talk to NRECA's Erin Dobozy on how NRECA Broadband helps co-ops access these funding programs, and we'll hear about broadband success stories and policy priorities from Beacon Broadband's Val Early and Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications' Jeff Blagg.
- Jul 13, 202634 min
'A Forward-Looking Process': Co-op Leaders Share Succession Planning Strategies
The electric co-op workforce is on the cusp of big change, with a large portion of leadership and other employees nearing retirement age in the coming years. But succession planning involves more than hiring someone's replacement—it's about creating a co-op that's ready for the future. Hear from NRECA Director of Human Capital Planning & Compensation Delaine Orendorff, Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative President and General Manager Tim Burkhalter and Wells Rural Electric Co. CEO Thad Ballard.
- Jun 10, 202620 min
The Legacy of the Rural Electrification Act
When the Rural Electrification Act was signed in 1936, only 10% of U.S. farms and rural homes had power. But the REA helped achieve near universal electrification in rural America and is still vital to ensuring that co-ops can deliver affordable, reliable power, including through the RUS electric loan program. To mark the REA's 90th anniversary, we'll talk to NRECA CEO Jim Matheson and RUS Administrator Karl Elmshaeuser on the law's legacy and how co-ops continue to carry out its mission.
- May 11, 202626 min
'It's In Our Principles': North Dakota Statewide Food Project Shows Concern for Community
Food deserts are a major challenge in rural America, leaving many communities without easy access to affordable, nutritious food. The North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives is forging an ambitious solution to this problem. With help from a large new grant, the statewide's rural development center is launching a regional grocery and food hub to tackle hunger in north central North Dakota. Hear more about this project from NDAREC's Josh Kramer and Ellen Huber.
- Apr 20, 202630 min
Unpacking the Surge in U.S. Electricity Demand
After decades of stagnant growth, U.S. power demand is set to jump in the years ahead. Data centers will be a big part of the increase, but other sources could rival those gains. On this episode of Along Those Lines, we take a closer look at these demand growth drivers with Lidija Sekaric, NRECA's vice president of innovation and emerging technology, and David Porter, vice president of electrification and sustainable energy strategy at EPRI.
- Mar 16, 202630 min
Co-op Safety Conversation Evolves as Annual Summit Draws Record Interest
On this episode of Along Those Lines, we're joined by NRECA Director of Safety Programs Ken Macken and Johnie Hendrix, vice president of risk management and training for the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives. Ken and Johnie will talk about new ways that NRECA, statewide organizations and co-ops are working to improve safety. They'll also give program highlights of the upcoming NRECA Safety Leadership Summit in St. Louis, Missouri, which is smashing past registration records.
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