Beyond the Bucket: A Focus on Mental Health in Linework
Powerline workers’ safety extends far beyond electrocution and falls. In this episode of Power Plays, safety experts Johnie Hendrix and Chad Johnson talk through the importance of supporting crews so ...
22 Okt 202518min
The CEO Learning Curve
Leading an electric co-op mean faster decisions, a positive work culture and reliable service. In this episode of Power Plays, CEOs Tom Howard and Katherine Domingue share what comes with the top role...
24 Sep 202518min
How Much is Your Co-op’s Broadband Worth—And What Comes Next?
After building out broadband, electric cooperatives’ next step is to assess it value – and maybe sell or divest, if an opportunity presents itself. As market dynamics shift and operational demands evo...
27 Aug 202516min
How to Build a Power Plant (Quickly)
The cost and time to build a new power plant has increased dramatically. Essential equipment lead times are long, and technical labor is scarce. In this episode of Power Plays, Gavin McCollam with Bas...
30 Jul 202520min
How a Texas Co-op is Increasing Reliability with its Virtual Power Plant
Since Winter Storm Uri left Texans in the dark four years ago, electric cooperatives and their members have actively pursued ways to harden the grid and increase community resiliency. In this episode ...
25 Jun 202520min
U.S. Power Plant New Build Cycle — a Master Class in ERCOT and PJM
The largest grid operator in the U.S., PJM, has more than 3,000 active projects in its interconnection queue, more than four other ISOs combined. And it used to be easy to build in Texas, but ERCOT is...
28 Mai 202523min
U.S. Power Plant New Build Cycle — a Master Class in MISO and SPP
Why exactly is the middle of the U.S. running out of power? In this episode of Power Plays, Spearmint Energy’s Andrew Waranch and Gina Wolf examine building new supply with MISO and SPP. In these two ...
30 Apr 202524min
How Co-ops are Maximizing DER Value for Members
The popularity of solar panels and EVs shows DERs are here to stay, and proactive utilities are integrating them into their portfolios. In this episode of Power Plays, leaders with San Isabel Electric...
26 Mar 202524min
