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Along Those Lines

NRECA
Electric Cooperatives
Cybersecurity
NRECA
EPA Power Plant Rule
Energy Reliability
Community Engagement
United Electric Cooperative
Carbon Capture and Storage
Minnkota Power Cooperative
2024 Hurricane Season
Scams
Electric Utilities
Artificial Intelligence
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Empowering Rural America Program
Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Milton
US Energy Policy
Third-Party Vendors
Workplace Safety

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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More than 140 electric co-ops serve Department of Defense facilities or Coast Guard stations, and co-ops own, operate and maintain the power distribution grids at 31 military installations through utility privatization contracts. Hear from NRECA's La... more

FEMA provides crucial funding to co-ops after disasters, allowing them to restore power faster and make their infrastructure more resilient while limiting related costs for members. But FEMA is far from perfect, with many co-ops facing issues with ac... more

Electric co-ops are experiencing a historically broad and rapid shift in their organizational culture, driven largely by an influx of younger, tech-savvy employees amid a wave of retirements and turnover, along with other changes in the industry. Co-... more

NRECA's 2025 Regional Meetings kick off Sept. 3 in Providence, Rhode Island. The five meetings, which will take place across the country through October, are a key step in the member resolutions process that guides NRECA's policy advocacy. The meetin... more

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Recent Guests

Carter Manucy
NRECA's Director of Cyber Security
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Episode: Co-ops Confront Growing Threat of Third-Party Cyber Incidents
Tanner Greer
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Blue Ridge Energy
Blue Ridge Energy
Episode: Co-ops Confront Growing Threat of Third-Party Cyber Incidents
Tony Campbell
CEO of East Kentucky Power Cooperative
East Kentucky Power Cooperative
Episode: Executive Actions Underscore Co-ops' Reliability Message
Jim Matheson
CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
NRECA
Episode: Executive Actions Underscore Co-ops' Reliability Message
Erin Pressley
Senior Vice President for Education, Training and Events at NRECA
NRECA
Episode: An Inside Look at NRECA's PowerXchange and TechAdvantage
Eric Baker
CEO of Wolverine Power Cooperative
Wolverine Power Cooperative
Episode: Inside the Palisades Nuclear Plant Recommissioning
Donna Walker
CEO of Hoosier Energy
Hoosier Energy
Episode: Inside the Palisades Nuclear Plant Recommissioning
Matt Stanley
CEO of Laurens Electric Cooperative
Laurens Electric Cooperative
Episode: Helene and Milton—Two Co-op Leaders Share Their Hurricane Stories
David Lambert
CEO of Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative
Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative
Episode: Helene and Milton—Two Co-op Leaders Share Their Hurricane Stories

Host

Scott Hoffman
Host of discussions focused on energy policies and cooperative advocacy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • 3rd Party Cyber Attacks

    Excellent information regarding 3rd party cyber attacks. Easily understandable and very helpful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Runningbuddies
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent and refreshing

    Great podcast. A podcast that is honest and works for ALL the people even if you are not on coop systems

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jmomhall
    United States9 months ago
  • One-sided analysis

    No surprise that NRECA is a fairly conservative organization, but pretty disappointed in recent episodes being entirely one-sided discussions against renewables.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    casual critic 16
    United States2 years ago
  • Outstanding!

    Exceptional podcast. Thank you for taking the time to bring this to the coop community.

    Clayton Reidhead - Navopache Electric Cooperative - Lakeside Arizona

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Line-Horse
    United States6 years ago
  • Really great information

    Nice job describing all the things going on with our grid!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ct1234567zest
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of information regarding vital energy industry topics, highlighting their relevance to rural communities.
The podcast is recognized for featuring expert opinions and real-world experiences, offering valuable insights to its audience.
Some listeners express concerns regarding a perceived bias in discussions, particularly about renewable energy topics.

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Balancing AI's Benefits With Cybersecurity Risks
Q: Do you see this (AI) being essentially in every part of co-op operations?
Nate expresses that AI will become integrated across all operations and will revolutionize efficiency and operational processes.
Balancing AI's Benefits With Cybersecurity Risks
Q: How do they get ahead of stuff that could be hitting them in the next year?
Carter emphasizes the need for defining use cases, educating staff about AI risks, and implementing basic cybersecurity practices.
Balancing AI's Benefits With Cybersecurity Risks
Q: What are some of the specific fears and concerns that you're hearing from co-ops?
Carter states that the primary concern is the unknown nature of AI and the potential for adversaries to manipulate its outputs.
Balancing AI's Benefits With Cybersecurity Risks
Q: Why don't you start us off with a sense of how utilities are already using artificial intelligence?
Carter explains that AI in utilities aids in writing memos and load forecasting, utilizing data for optimum power management.
In the Blink of an Eye—Devastating Incident Becomes Teaching Tool
Q: How would you say you've changed as a person from before the accident to now? Are there things that you can point to to say, I'm a different guy?
Branden notes that he has become more patient and appreciative of others, learning to ask for help and slow down in life due to his recovery process.

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Focusing on critical issues affecting rural America and the energy industry, this podcast provides listeners with in-depth discussions on a variety of topics relevant to electric cooperatives. Noteworthy themes include cybersecurity threats, energy policy changes, the importance of executive actions, and community resilience in the face of natural disasters. Unique aspects include contributions from industry leaders and experts, offering insights into navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of energy and technology. This cohort of voices highlights the significance of innovation, collaboration, and advocacy within electric cooperatives as they work to serve their members in a sustainable and reliable manner.

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1. Carter Manucy
2. Tanner Greer
3. Tony Campbell
4. Jim Matheson
5. Erin Pressley
6. Eric Baker
7. Donna Walker
8. Matt Stanley

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