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Along Those Lines

NRECA
Electric Cooperatives
Cybersecurity
NRECA
Energy Reliability
EPA Power Plant Rule
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
Elective Pay
Third-Party Vendors

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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Effective communication by electric co-ops—through good times and bad—builds member loyalty and better aligns and engages co-op employees. In this episode, Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson, this year's winner of the J.C. Brown CEO C... more

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For over 60 years, NRECA International has helped bring electricity to unserved or underserved parts of the world, drawing on lessons learned from the U.S. electrification story. Hear from NRECA International's new senior vice president, Kate Steel, ... more

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Data center development is surging to meet demand for cloud applications, cryptocurrency, streaming services and AI. Electric co-ops are at the center of it, with some fielding multiple new requests at a time to serve data centers. These large loads ... more

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

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Recent Guests

Rachel Johnson
CEO of Cherryland Electric Cooperative and winner of the JC Brown CEO Communication Leadership Award
Cherryland Electric Cooperative
Episode: Award-Winning CEO Shares Her Co-op's Communication Strategy
Allison Hamilton
Markets and Rates Director for NRECA
NRECA
Episode: Electric Co-ops Manage Unprecedented Data Center Growth
Jeff Conrad
CEO of Wabash Valley Power Alliance
Wabash Valley Power Alliance
Episode: Electric Co-ops Manage Unprecedented Data Center Growth
JD Lowery
Director of Community and Economic Development for Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
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Lauren Khair
Senior Director of Energy Research and Resilience at NRECA
NRECA
Episode: NRECA Defense Summits Address Military's Evolving Energy Needs
Dan Menth
President and CEO of Kodiak Electric Association
Kodiak Electric Association
Episode: NRECA Defense Summits Address Military's Evolving Energy Needs
Tom Atkinson
General Manager and CEO of Kotzebue Electric Association
Kotzebue Electric Association
Episode: NRECA Defense Summits Address Military's Evolving Energy Needs
Mike Bjorklund
General Manager of the Florida Electric Cooperatives Association
Florida Electric Cooperatives Association
Episode: Electric Co-ops Mount Multipronged Campaign to Improve FEMA
Rebecca Towne
CEO of Vermont Electric Cooperative
Vermont Electric Cooperative
Episode: Electric Co-ops Mount Multipronged Campaign to Improve FEMA

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Scott Hoffman
Host of Along Those Lines

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • 3rd Party Cyber Attacks

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Runningbuddies
    United States10 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 Statesa year 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 States3 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 informative and practical content that addresses cybersecurity threats and energy issues relevant to the cooperative community.
Overall, feedback is generally positive, with many finding it relevant and valuable to their work in the cooperative sector.
The podcast is praised for its honest approach and its focus on inclusive discussions around energy policies, although some critiques suggest a lack of balanced perspectives on renewable energy.

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How Co-ops are Educating Their Members on Rooftop Solar
Q: What kind of things should go into those agreements or contracts to give certainty to consumers?
Contracts should clarify what happens if the solar provider goes out of business, and they should address maintenance responsibilities and guarantees of labor.
How Co-ops are Educating Their Members on Rooftop Solar
Q: How can co-ops protect their members and help them make informed decisions on whether to add rooftop solar?
Co-ops can educate their members about the complexities of rooftop solar, including costs, benefits, and the different purchasing mechanisms.
Electric Co-ops Manage Unprecedented Data Center Growth
Q: What common concerns do co-ops have regarding serving data center loads?
Co-ops are worried about inquiries from non-serious prospects, potential upward pressure on rates for existing members, and the infrastructure costs associated with serving large loads.
Electric Co-ops Manage Unprecedented Data Center Growth
Q: Why are data centers and the growth of artificial intelligence such a big issue for electric co-ops right now?
There's been significant growth in electricity consumption forecasts, driven by large loads, particularly from data centers focusing on AI, cloud computing, and internet services.
Award-Winning CEO Shares Her Co-op's Communication Strategy
Q: How do you handle outreach for sensitive topics like a rate change?
Balance empathy with factual, solution-oriented communication.

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Exploring the critical challenges and advancements within the rural electric cooperative sector, episodes often cover issues such as cybersecurity, energy policy, and cooperative leadership. The content typically features expert insights from industry leaders and focuses on promoting reliable and affordable power for rural communities. Topics range from the significance of event participation in national energy discussions to the implications of recent political shifts on environmental regulations and cooperative strategies. Notably, the podcast serves as a platform for discussing the balance between traditional energy sources and the future of renewable energy initiatives.

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2. Allison Hamilton
3. Jeff Conrad
4. JD Lowery
5. Lauren Khair
6. Dan Menth
7. Tom Atkinson
8. Mike Bjorklund

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