Co-op Energy Talk https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com Join us as we discuss the latest energy news and issues that affect Cherryland Electric Cooperative, your northern Michigan member-owned utility. Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2017 . All rights reserved. Business:Non-Profit 1440 episodic Cherryland Electric Cooperative Cherryland Electric Cooperative No false https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2031539/podcast_logo_3000x3000_1.png Co-op Energy Talk https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com 144 144 S12E9 - Checking In On Your Co-op S12E9 - Checking In On Your Co-op https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s12e9-checking-in-on-your-co-op/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s12e9-checking-in-on-your-co-op/#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/1d1745d8-007f-3f9b-86e2-cf3948a92e43 In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk we're asking the question: "How’s the co-op doing?"

Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson sits down with Board President Gabe Schneider for a big-picture conversation about where Cherryland stands today and where we’re headed next. From financial strength and system upgrades to long-term planning and future investments, they unpack the work happening behind the scenes to keep power reliable, rates competitive, and members at the center of every decision.

]]> In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk we're asking the question: "How’s the co-op doing?"

Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson sits down with Board President Gabe Schneider for a big-picture conversation about where Cherryland stands today and where we’re headed next. From financial strength and system upgrades to long-term planning and future investments, they unpack the work happening behind the scenes to keep power reliable, rates competitive, and members at the center of every decision.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1264 122 full S12E8 - Board Meeting Brief, April 2026 S12E8 - Board Meeting Brief, April 2026 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s12e8-board-meeting-brief-april-2026/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s12e8-board-meeting-brief-april-2026/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:57 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/3be96da9-8fcf-384f-836c-4c35e9424bfa Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the April 20th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the April 20th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 311 121 full S12E7 - Hard Hats and Hot Takes with Cherryland Lineworkers S12E7 - Hard Hats and Hot Takes with Cherryland Lineworkers https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s12e7-hard-hats-and-hot-takes-with-cherryland-lineworkers/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s12e7-hard-hats-and-hot-takes-with-cherryland-lineworkers/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/8c7133d3-26a0-30d4-af9b-582eae1458c7 In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, we’re celebrating Lineworker Appreciation Month with a behind-the-scenes chat with two of our lineworkers, Brad Norton and Kyle Griffin. We're covering everything from what a typical day looks like to how they prepare for storms. And we couldn't miss the opportunity to get a few hot takes with a round of rapid fire questions -- including whether they'd prefer to take on one giant squirrel or 100 tiny ones. 

]]> In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, we’re celebrating Lineworker Appreciation Month with a behind-the-scenes chat with two of our lineworkers, Brad Norton and Kyle Griffin. We're covering everything from what a typical day looks like to how they prepare for storms. And we couldn't miss the opportunity to get a few hot takes with a round of rapid fire questions -- including whether they'd prefer to take on one giant squirrel or 100 tiny ones. 

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1526 120 full S12E6 - Board Meeting Brief, March 2026 S12E6 - Board Meeting Brief, March 2026 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s12e6-board-meeting-brief-march-2026/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s12e6-board-meeting-brief-march-2026/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:49:10 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/948fc752-bda2-347a-a4b6-e057968df184 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the March 23rd Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the March 23rd Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 391 119 full S12E5 - Why FEMA Matters S12E5 - Why FEMA Matters https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s12e5-why-fema-matters/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s12e5-why-fema-matters/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e8f953fb-2303-3529-91c4-1d5319c8febc You might remember – about a year ago northern Michigan was hit with a devastating ice storm. Trees were coated in ice like glass, power poles and trees were snapping like twigs, and entire communities were without power for extended periods of time. While Cherryland wasn't directly impacted, other Michigan co-ops were. Now they're working through the process of applying for FEMA assistance. In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and Michigan Electric Cooperative Association President and CEO John Kran dive into why FEMA matters before, during, and after a storm. To let your local legislators know you support legislation aimed at improving FEMA's current processes click here: https://voicesforcooperativepower.com/femareform/

]]> You might remember – about a year ago northern Michigan was hit with a devastating ice storm. Trees were coated in ice like glass, power poles and trees were snapping like twigs, and entire communities were without power for extended periods of time. While Cherryland wasn't directly impacted, other Michigan co-ops were. Now they're working through the process of applying for FEMA assistance. In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and Michigan Electric Cooperative Association President and CEO John Kran dive into why FEMA matters before, during, and after a storm.

To let your local legislators know you support legislation aimed at improving FEMA's current processes click here: https://voicesforcooperativepower.com/femareform/

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1995 118 full S12E4 - Board Meeting Brief, February 2026 S12E4 - Board Meeting Brief, February 2026 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s12e4-board-meeting-brief-february-2026/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s12e4-board-meeting-brief-february-2026/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:38:14 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/1e5ecf71-fe9b-37af-b997-a0917c2f1f0d Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the February 23rd Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the February 23rd Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 314 117 full S12E3 - Cherryland's Drone Inspection Program: A New Perspective S12E3 - Cherryland's Drone Inspection Program: A New Perspective https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s12e3-cherrylands-drone-inspection-program-a-new-perspective/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s12e3-cherrylands-drone-inspection-program-a-new-perspective/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/5357812e-f529-3a5e-8130-04536733e9b6 In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle is joined by Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson and Communication & Controls Field Engineer Zach Endres to talk about how Cherryland is using drone technology to better serve its members. Together, they explore how drones help crews inspect power lines more safely and efficiently, improve reliability, and respond more quickly after storms. Rachel and Zach also discuss how new tools like this fit into Cherryland’s long-term commitment to safety, innovation, and keeping costs in check. Tune in to learn how a bird’s-eye view is helping keep the lights on across northern Michigan.

]]> In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle is joined by Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson and Communication & Controls Field Engineer Zach Endres to talk about how Cherryland is using drone technology to better serve its members. Together, they explore how drones help crews inspect power lines more safely and efficiently, improve reliability, and respond more quickly after storms. Rachel and Zach also discuss how new tools like this fit into Cherryland’s long-term commitment to safety, innovation, and keeping costs in check. Tune in to learn how a bird’s-eye view is helping keep the lights on across northern Michigan.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1432 116 full S12E2 - Board Meeting Brief, January 2026 S12E2 - Board Meeting Brief, January 2026 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s12e2-board-meeting-brief-january-2026/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s12e2-board-meeting-brief-january-2026/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:38:04 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/6be1e50a-6181-31a1-8de2-7c57bdd10a7b Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the January 19th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the January 19th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 255 115 full S12E1 - More Ways to Save: Inside Cherryland’s Energy Waste Reduction Programs S12E1 - More Ways to Save: Inside Cherryland’s Energy Waste Reduction Programs https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s12e1-more-ways-to-save-inside-cherryland-s-energy-waste-reduction-programs/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s12e1-more-ways-to-save-inside-cherryland-s-energy-waste-reduction-programs/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:40:00 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/04e1fd40-4061-342e-b3c0-00d2855d7338 In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle sits down with Cherryland Electric Cooperative’s Energy Use Advisor, Tammy Haworth, to break down Energy Waste Reduction (EWR) and what it means for members in 2026. They walk through the new state mandate, explain how savings are measured, and highlight the programs Cherryland designed to turn compliance into real member value. From expanded rebates and a new online storefront to DIY home energy assessments and added support for income-qualified members, this conversation covers the tools available to help members save energy and money. Tune in to learn how Cherryland is making energy efficiency more accessible than ever.

]]> In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle sits down with Cherryland Electric Cooperative’s Energy Use Advisor, Tammy Haworth, to break down Energy Waste Reduction (EWR) and what it means for members in 2026. They walk through the new state mandate, explain how savings are measured, and highlight the programs Cherryland designed to turn compliance into real member value. From expanded rebates and a new online storefront to DIY home energy assessments and added support for income-qualified members, this conversation covers the tools available to help members save energy and money. Tune in to learn how Cherryland is making energy efficiency more accessible than ever.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1616 114 full S11E22 - Board Meeting Brief, December 2025 S11E22 - Board Meeting Brief, December 2025 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e22-board-meeting-brief-december-2025/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e22-board-meeting-brief-december-2025/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:55:48 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/26a97de3-b2af-36d9-a409-b9f05129113d Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the December 15th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the December 15th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 466 113 full S11E21 - Board Meeting Brief, November 2025 S11E21 - Board Meeting Brief, November 2025 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e21-board-meeting-brief-november-2025/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e21-board-meeting-brief-november-2025/#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:14:06 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/94cd7039-e423-3489-a241-f640b9d6e8a9 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the November 17th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the November 17th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 450 112 full S11E20 - The Co-op Difference: How Capital Credits Come Back to You S11E20 - The Co-op Difference: How Capital Credits Come Back to You https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e19-the-co-op-difference-how-capital-credits-come-back-to-you/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e19-the-co-op-difference-how-capital-credits-come-back-to-you/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/0f2ed34a-909f-324a-8cc2-c2e965ce0321 In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson sits down with Board Chair Gabe Schneider to unpack one of the most unique benefits of co-op membership, Capital Credits. Together, they explain what Capital Credits are, how Cherryland decides when and how much to return, and why this year’s $500,000 retirement reflects both strong financial stewardship and the cooperative spirit. Tune in to learn how Cherryland balances investing in reliability and facilities with returning value directly to members, proving once again that being part of a co-op truly pays off.

]]> In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson sits down with Board Chair Gabe Schneider to unpack one of the most unique benefits of co-op membership, Capital Credits. Together, they explain what Capital Credits are, how Cherryland decides when and how much to return, and why this year’s $500,000 retirement reflects both strong financial stewardship and the cooperative spirit. Tune in to learn how Cherryland balances investing in reliability and facilities with returning value directly to members, proving once again that being part of a co-op truly pays off.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 521 109 full S11E19 - Board Meeting Brief, October 2025 S11E19 - Board Meeting Brief, October 2025 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e19-board-meeting-brief-october-2025/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e19-board-meeting-brief-october-2025/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:23:30 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/9df511c5-2bea-3123-862c-990489047864 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the October 27th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the October 27th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 353 110 full S11E18 - Celebrating Co-op Month: Meet the People Behind Cherryland S11E18 - Celebrating Co-op Month: Meet the People Behind Cherryland https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e18-celebrating-co-op-month-meet-the-people-behind-cherryland/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e18-celebrating-co-op-month-meet-the-people-behind-cherryland/#comments Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:30:00 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/4da3575c-e7a6-318d-b779-d503e1446d6a In this special Co-op Month episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle highlights the people who make Cherryland Electric Cooperative unique. Hear from some of Cherryland’s newest team members, including Adam, Brandi, Blake, Jeff, and Michelle as they share what drives their work and why being part of a member-owned cooperative matters. From keeping the lights on during storms to ensuring efficiency, safety, and strong collaboration across departments, this conversation shines a light on the dedicated employees who power our communities every day.

]]> In this special Co-op Month episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle highlights the people who make Cherryland Electric Cooperative unique. Hear from some of Cherryland’s newest team members, including Adam, Brandi, Blake, Jeff, and Michelle as they share what drives their work and why being part of a member-owned cooperative matters. From keeping the lights on during storms to ensuring efficiency, safety, and strong collaboration across departments, this conversation shines a light on the dedicated employees who power our communities every day.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 313 108 full S11E17 - Board Meeting Brief, September 2025 S11E17 - Board Meeting Brief, September 2025 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e17-board-meeting-brief-september-2025-1759338961/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e17-board-meeting-brief-september-2025-1759338961/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:45:52 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/dbcf34ae-54fa-37a0-93e8-a83810a66c07 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the September 22nd Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the September 22nd Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 495 107 full S11E16 - By the Numbers: What Cherryland’s KRTA Metrics Reveal S11E16 - By the Numbers: What Cherryland’s KRTA Metrics Reveal https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e16-by-the-numbers-what-cherryland-s-krta-metrics-reveal-1758583847/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e16-by-the-numbers-what-cherryland-s-krta-metrics-reveal-1758583847/#comments Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:58:02 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/ed53eb33-3f3c-38e8-827c-4209b820a226 In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle sits down with Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and CFO Brad Pavwoski to break down the co-op's Key Ratio Trend Analysis (KRTA) and why it matters to members. From financial health and operational efficiency to system reliability, KRTA metrics give Cherryland a clear picture of how the co-op stacks up nationally and locally—and how decisions made today impact the future. Learn how Cherryland keeps costs lean, manages growth, and delivers some of the most reliable power in the country, all while preparing for the challenges ahead.

]]> In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle sits down with Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and CFO Brad Pavwoski to break down the co-op's Key Ratio Trend Analysis (KRTA) and why it matters to members. From financial health and operational efficiency to system reliability, KRTA metrics give Cherryland a clear picture of how the co-op stacks up nationally and locally—and how decisions made today impact the future. Learn how Cherryland keeps costs lean, manages growth, and delivers some of the most reliable power in the country, all while preparing for the challenges ahead.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1871 103 full S11E15 – Breaking Down MEAP: New Charges, New Opportunities for Members S11E15 – Breaking Down MEAP: New Charges, New Opportunities for Members https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e15-%e2%80%93-from-moratoriums-to-meap-navigating-energy-assistance-changes/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e15-%e2%80%93-from-moratoriums-to-meap-navigating-energy-assistance-changes/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:08:03 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/05dff1c0-cb7a-3024-87a7-34db22a682d8 In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle talks with Cherryland’s Sonya Sias and the Salvation Army’s Patty Steele about changes to the Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP). Starting in September, members will see a new $1.25 monthly charge on their bills. Learn what this means for Cherryland members, how to apply for assistance, and why it’s important to reach out early if you need help.

]]> In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle talks with Cherryland’s Sonya Sias and the Salvation Army’s Patty Steele about changes to the Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP). Starting in September, members will see a new $1.25 monthly charge on their bills. Learn what this means for Cherryland members, how to apply for assistance, and why it’s important to reach out early if you need help.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1283 101 full S11E14 - Board Meeting Brief, July 2025 S11E14 - Board Meeting Brief, July 2025 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e14-board-meeting-brief-july-2025-1754411358/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e14-board-meeting-brief-july-2025-1754411358/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:28:02 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/ded67000-741e-3282-961a-a87820cba15d Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the July 28th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the July 28th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 730 100 full S11E13 - Behind the Scenes of Energy Policy: What It Means for Cherryland Members S11E13 - Behind the Scenes of Energy Policy: What It Means for Cherryland Members https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e13-behind-the-scenes-of-energy-policy-what-it-means-for-cherryland-members-1752158464/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e13-behind-the-scenes-of-energy-policy-what-it-means-for-cherryland-members-1752158464/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:41:04 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/11172ee3-f976-3acd-9ae1-cea9ec9b9492 In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle welcomes Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA) President and CEO John Kran to discuss the critical role rural electric cooperatives play in energy policy and advocacy. They dive into how Cherryland ensures members have a seat at the table—from local community efforts to statewide and federal advocacy—and explain key issues like FEMA funding after recent storms, the importance of permitting reform, and the impact of federal legislation on rural co-ops. Tune in to learn why advocacy matters, how Cherryland and MECA work together to protect rural energy interests, and how members can get involved to make their voices heard.

]]> In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle welcomes Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA) President and CEO John Kran to discuss the critical role rural electric cooperatives play in energy policy and advocacy. They dive into how Cherryland ensures members have a seat at the table—from local community efforts to statewide and federal advocacy—and explain key issues like FEMA funding after recent storms, the importance of permitting reform, and the impact of federal legislation on rural co-ops. Tune in to learn why advocacy matters, how Cherryland and MECA work together to protect rural energy interests, and how members can get involved to make their voices heard.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1887 97 full S11E12 - Board Meeting Brief, June 2025 S11E12 - Board Meeting Brief, June 2025 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e12-board-meeting-brief-june-2025/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e12-board-meeting-brief-june-2025/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:50:46 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/d7171237-58d3-35e5-80fa-e7f1f87e33b9 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the June 24th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the June 24th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 482 95 full S11E11 - Celebrating Community: Incredible Mo’s Partnership with Cherryland S11E11 - Celebrating Community: Incredible Mo’s Partnership with Cherryland https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e11-celebrating-community-incredible-mo-s-partnership-with-cherryland/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e11-celebrating-community-incredible-mo-s-partnership-with-cherryland/#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:29:14 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/3d446b77-b97b-3808-970a-4f4ae10aa5df In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Communications and Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle sits down with Chris Mohrhardt, owner of Incredible Mo’s, to discuss their 10-year partnership hosting Cherryland’s annual meeting and their inspiring community work. Learn how rural economic development loans helped shape Incredible Mo’s growth and how their unique birthday party project is giving back to local kids who might otherwise go without celebrations. Tune in to hear about the deep ties between local business, community support, and the cooperative spirit that powers it all.

]]> In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Communications and Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle sits down with Chris Mohrhardt, owner of Incredible Mo’s, to discuss their 10-year partnership hosting Cherryland’s annual meeting and their inspiring community work. Learn how rural economic development loans helped shape Incredible Mo’s growth and how their unique birthday party project is giving back to local kids who might otherwise go without celebrations. Tune in to hear about the deep ties between local business, community support, and the cooperative spirit that powers it all.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 928 94 full S11E10 - Board Meeting Brief, May 2025 S11E10 - Board Meeting Brief, May 2025 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e10-board-meeting-brief-may-2025/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e10-board-meeting-brief-may-2025/#comments Tue, 20 May 2025 15:18:28 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/cffc03ed-1e80-3e40-91de-da451b79f017 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the May 19th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the May 19th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 833 93 full S11E9 - Counting Every Voice: A Deep Dive into Cherryland’s Election Process S11E9 - Counting Every Voice: A Deep Dive into Cherryland’s Election Process https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e9-counting-every-voice-a-deep-dive-into-cherryland-s-election-process/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e9-counting-every-voice-a-deep-dive-into-cherryland-s-election-process/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:23:25 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/25ab0673-49d5-35dd-803c-c272975d5478 In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland’s Courtney Doyle is joined by Matt Fiala from Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) to take members behind the scenes of Cherryland’s annual board elections. They discuss how partnering with a third-party ensures a secure, unbiased election—from online voting integration through SmartHub to the hands-off paper ballot process. Learn how your votes are counted, protected, and validated, and why democratic member control remains a core cooperative principle. Whether you're a first-time voter or a seasoned participant, this episode sheds light on the care and integrity behind every Cherryland election.

]]> In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland’s Courtney Doyle is joined by Matt Fiala from Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) to take members behind the scenes of Cherryland’s annual board elections. They discuss how partnering with a third-party ensures a secure, unbiased election—from online voting integration through SmartHub to the hands-off paper ballot process. Learn how your votes are counted, protected, and validated, and why democratic member control remains a core cooperative principle. Whether you're a first-time voter or a seasoned participant, this episode sheds light on the care and integrity behind every Cherryland election.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 2012 92 full S11E8 - Board Meeting Brief, April 2025 S11E8 - Board Meeting Brief, April 2025 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e8-board-meeting-brief-april-2025/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e8-board-meeting-brief-april-2025/#comments Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:53:16 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/fd24b1bf-ef1c-36ba-a9b5-3e83b682ecf8 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the April 21st Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the April 21st Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 444 91 full S11E7 - Board Meeting Brief, March 2025 S11E7 - Board Meeting Brief, March 2025 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e7-board-meeting-brief-march-2025/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e7-board-meeting-brief-march-2025/#comments Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:35:20 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/a1e60b22-e3dc-392a-a513-45b29e99b979 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the March 31st Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the March 31st Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 582 89 full S11E6 - Peaking Plants, Peak Performance: How Natural Gas Supports the Grid S11E6 - Peaking Plants, Peak Performance: How Natural Gas Supports the Grid https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e7-peaking-plants-peak-performance-how-natural-gas-supports-the-grid/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e7-peaking-plants-peak-performance-how-natural-gas-supports-the-grid/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:43:00 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/0aeea53a-5f52-30b5-aa99-e7938befce29 In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and Wolverine Power Cooperative CEO Eric Baker join host Courtney Doyle to explore the essential role natural gas plays in keeping the lights on. From Michigan’s unique natural gas storage capabilities to the behind-the-scenes benefits of Alpine—Cherryland’s local peaking plant—this conversation highlights how thoughtful investments in natural gas support grid reliability and cost savings. Tune in to learn how these plants provide flexibility, balance renewable energy, and ensure reliability during extreme weather. Want to understand what powers your power? Don’t miss this one!

]]> In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and Wolverine Power Cooperative CEO Eric Baker join host Courtney Doyle to explore the essential role natural gas plays in keeping the lights on. From Michigan’s unique natural gas storage capabilities to the behind-the-scenes benefits of Alpine—Cherryland’s local peaking plant—this conversation highlights how thoughtful investments in natural gas support grid reliability and cost savings. Tune in to learn how these plants provide flexibility, balance renewable energy, and ensure reliability during extreme weather. Want to understand what powers your power? Don’t miss this one!

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1627 88 full S11E5 - Planning for the Future: Cherryland’s Approach to Reliability and Rates S11E5 - Planning for the Future: Cherryland’s Approach to Reliability and Rates https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e5-planning-for-the-future-cherryland-s-approach-to-reliability-and-rates/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e5-planning-for-the-future-cherryland-s-approach-to-reliability-and-rates/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/69fbeb62-afcb-381f-be44-f3c33bc12480 In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and Board President Gabe Schneider join Courtney Doyle to break down how Cherryland tracks reliability, financial health, and member value. From smart investments in grid technology to strategic financial planning, they discuss the co-op’s approach to balancing affordability and long-term stability. Tune in to learn how Cherryland compares to other utilities, why proactive rate adjustments matter, and how forward-thinking decisions are shaping the future of your co-op. Want to have a say in the co-op’s direction? Don’t miss this insightful conversation!

]]> In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and Board President Gabe Schneider join Courtney Doyle to break down how Cherryland tracks reliability, financial health, and member value. From smart investments in grid technology to strategic financial planning, they discuss the co-op’s approach to balancing affordability and long-term stability. Tune in to learn how Cherryland compares to other utilities, why proactive rate adjustments matter, and how forward-thinking decisions are shaping the future of your co-op. Want to have a say in the co-op’s direction? Don’t miss this insightful conversation!

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1740 87 full S11E4 - Board Meeting Brief, February 2025 S11E4 - Board Meeting Brief, February 2025 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e4-board-meeting-brief-february-2025/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e4-board-meeting-brief-february-2025/#comments Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:58:57 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/2247036b-5258-3ff9-a31b-20dc26cdee1f Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the February 23rd Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the February 23rd Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 588 86 full S11E3 - From Data to Demand: Data Centers and AI's Impact on the Grid S11E3 - From Data to Demand: Data Centers and AI's Impact on the Grid https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e3-from-data-to-demand-data-centers-and-ais-impact-on-the-grid/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e3-from-data-to-demand-data-centers-and-ais-impact-on-the-grid/#comments Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:27:00 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/504ef4ec-d78e-347e-90b7-fd90193d65e8 In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland’s Courtney Doyle chats with CoBank Knowledge Exchange economists Teri Viswanath and Jeff Johnston about the surging demand for electricity driven by data center development and AI. From the role of data centers in our digital economy to the challenges of expanding infrastructure to meet this demand, they explore what this growth means for utilities like Cherryland. Tune in to learn how innovations in efficiency, creative grid solutions, and strategic investments can help co-ops navigate this transformative era.

]]> In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland’s Courtney Doyle chats with CoBank Knowledge Exchange economists Teri Viswanath and Jeff Johnston about the surging demand for electricity driven by data center development and AI. From the role of data centers in our digital economy to the challenges of expanding infrastructure to meet this demand, they explore what this growth means for utilities like Cherryland. Tune in to learn how innovations in efficiency, creative grid solutions, and strategic investments can help co-ops navigate this transformative era.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1511 84 full S11E2 - Board Meeting Brief, January 2025 S11E2 - Board Meeting Brief, January 2025 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e2-board-meeting-brief-january-2025/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e2-board-meeting-brief-january-2025/#comments Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:02 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/d9e6973a-b8d0-353d-b6b4-0c698ff78d40 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the January 21st Board of Directors meeting.

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]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 477 85 full S11E1 - Enhancing Reliability: Cherryland's 2025 System Upgrades S11E1 - Enhancing Reliability: Cherryland's 2025 System Upgrades https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e1-enhancing-reliability-cherrylands-2025-system-upgrades/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s11e1-enhancing-reliability-cherrylands-2025-system-upgrades/#comments Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:57:00 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/851ba086-f303-3b70-8fc8-93fb1b54982f In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, CEO Rachel Johnson and COO Frank Siepker discuss Cherryland Electric Cooperative's ambitious plans for 2025. From transitioning to a new SCADA system to expanding underground infrastructure, these investments promise greater reliability and faster outage restorations. Tune in to learn how predictive analytics, cutting-edge technologies, and a focus on data-driven decisions are shaping the future of your co-op. Curious about what these changes mean for you? Don’t miss this insightful conversation!

]]> In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, CEO Rachel Johnson and COO Frank Siepker discuss Cherryland Electric Cooperative's ambitious plans for 2025. From transitioning to a new SCADA system to expanding underground infrastructure, these investments promise greater reliability and faster outage restorations. Tune in to learn how predictive analytics, cutting-edge technologies, and a focus on data-driven decisions are shaping the future of your co-op. Curious about what these changes mean for you? Don’t miss this insightful conversation!

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1445 83 full S10E23 - Board Meeting Brief, December 2024 S10E23 - Board Meeting Brief, December 2024 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e23-board-meeting-brief-december-2024/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e23-board-meeting-brief-december-2024/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:59:19 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/ccd8ef36-958c-3ad2-8cad-33f3299848ed Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the December 16th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the December 16th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 357 82 full S10E22 - Understanding Capital Credits: A Cooperative Advantage S10E22 - Understanding Capital Credits: A Cooperative Advantage https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/title-s10e22-understanding-capital-credits-a-cooperative-advantage/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/title-s10e22-understanding-capital-credits-a-cooperative-advantage/#comments Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:05:59 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/50462708-02eb-37a2-b019-6521988bd973 This year, Cherryland Electric Cooperative is retiring $570,000 in capital credits back to its members—a clear benefit of co-op membership. Join CEO Rachel Johnson on this episode of Co-op Energy Talk as she breaks down how capital credits work, why they matter, and how they’re helping Cherryland maintain its industry-leading reliability while keeping rates affordable. Curious about the impact of these retirements on your December bill? Tune in for all the details!

]]> This year, Cherryland Electric Cooperative is retiring $570,000 in capital credits back to its members—a clear benefit of co-op membership. Join CEO Rachel Johnson on this episode of Co-op Energy Talk as she breaks down how capital credits work, why they matter, and how they’re helping Cherryland maintain its industry-leading reliability while keeping rates affordable. Curious about the impact of these retirements on your December bill? Tune in for all the details!

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 326 81 full S10E21 - Board Meeting Brief, November 2024 S10E21 - Board Meeting Brief, November 2024 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e21-board-meeting-brief-november-2024/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e21-board-meeting-brief-november-2024/#comments Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:24:10 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/4958d655-b842-341b-810a-18acfb6143ab Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the November 25th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the November 25th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 474 80 full S10E20 - Resilience and Reliability: Cherryland’s Year in Review S10E20 - Resilience and Reliability: Cherryland’s Year in Review https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e20-resilience-and-reliability-cherryland-s-year-in-review/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e20-resilience-and-reliability-cherryland-s-year-in-review/#comments Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:38:00 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/04ea6a1c-f17f-3a6b-b7e0-cc310932d30e Cherryland Electric Cooperative has had a big year, from enhancing grid reliability to advancing sustainability efforts, and we’re here to share the story. In this episode, join CEO Rachel Johnson as she sits down with Cherryland's Board President Gabe Schneider for a conversation about the co-op’s recent milestones and what they mean for you, our members. From faster outage response times to our path toward a carbon-free future, get a firsthand look at how Cherryland is working to keep our community strong, sustainable, and connected.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative has had a big year, from enhancing grid reliability to advancing sustainability efforts, and we’re here to share the story. In this episode, join CEO Rachel Johnson as she sits down with Cherryland's Board President Gabe Schneider for a conversation about the co-op’s recent milestones and what they mean for you, our members. From faster outage response times to our path toward a carbon-free future, get a firsthand look at how Cherryland is working to keep our community strong, sustainable, and connected.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1703 79 full S10E19 - Board Meeting Brief, October 2024 S10E19 - Board Meeting Brief, October 2024 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e19-board-meeting-brief-october-2024/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e19-board-meeting-brief-october-2024/#comments Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:03:17 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/7e0110fa-912c-3d5e-a14c-848173d213dc Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the October 28th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the October 28th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 642 78 full S10E18 - Courage and Care: Spotlight on Breast Cancer Awareness S10E18 - Courage and Care: Spotlight on Breast Cancer Awareness https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e18-courage-and-care-spotlight-on-breast-cancer-awareness/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e18-courage-and-care-spotlight-on-breast-cancer-awareness/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:39:08 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/678ee4fb-c581-3ab0-9b90-58ad49e9352f Join Cherryland's Communications and Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle as she sits down with CEO Rachel Johnson to discuss her personal journey through breast cancer. In this heartfelt episode, Rachel shares her experience from diagnosis to recovery, how she balanced being a leader and a patient, and the lessons she's carrying forward. Tune in for a candid conversation on resilience, leadership, and the importance of supporting those facing cancer. You'll also hear about valuable local resources available for individuals and families navigating cancer treatment.

]]> Join Cherryland's Communications and Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle as she sits down with CEO Rachel Johnson to discuss her personal journey through breast cancer. In this heartfelt episode, Rachel shares her experience from diagnosis to recovery, how she balanced being a leader and a patient, and the lessons she's carrying forward. Tune in for a candid conversation on resilience, leadership, and the importance of supporting those facing cancer. You'll also hear about valuable local resources available for individuals and families navigating cancer treatment.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1815 77 full S10E17 - Board Meeting Brief, September 2024 S10E17 - Board Meeting Brief, September 2024 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e17-board-meeting-brief-september-2024/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e17-board-meeting-brief-september-2024/#comments Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:33:36 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/dfcead36-dc38-3398-bdb4-b7ba95bf9154 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the September 23rd Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the September 23rd Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 492 76 full S10E16 - Leading The Way To 100% Carbon Free By 2030 S10E16 - Leading The Way To 100% Carbon Free By 2030 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e16-leading-the-way-to-100-carbon-free-by-2030/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e16-leading-the-way-to-100-carbon-free-by-2030/#comments Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:22:42 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/af46e047-502b-3fb8-a6a8-e4fcc61c6ca5 Join Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle as she sits down with Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson and Wolverine Power Cooperative CEO Eric Baker to discuss the exciting journey towards providing 100% carbon-free energy by 2030. Learn about the strategic decisions, innovative projects like the Palisades nuclear plant, and the importance of reliability and affordability as they lead the charge in Michigan’s energy future.

]]> Join Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle as she sits down with Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson and Wolverine Power Cooperative CEO Eric Baker to discuss the exciting journey towards providing 100% carbon-free energy by 2030. Learn about the strategic decisions, innovative projects like the Palisades nuclear plant, and the importance of reliability and affordability as they lead the charge in Michigan’s energy future.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1511 75 full S10E15 - Board Meeting Brief, August 2024 S10E15 - Board Meeting Brief, August 2024 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e15-board-meeting-brief-august-2024/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e15-board-meeting-brief-august-2024/#comments Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:03:46 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/8d1c8df0-ed18-393a-9a5f-bef2f0efec57 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the August 19th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the August 19th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 670 74 full S10E14 - Board Meeting Brief, July 2024 S10E14 - Board Meeting Brief, July 2024 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e14-board-meeting-brief-july-2024/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e14-board-meeting-brief-july-2024/#comments Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:52:26 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/0bcd19b6-2847-3868-9f09-b9fdc8f86520 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the July 22nd Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the July 22nd Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 463 73 full S10E13 - The Power of Partnership: Cherryland and Wolverine S10E13 - The Power of Partnership: Cherryland and Wolverine https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e13-the-power-of-partnership-cherryland-and-wolverine/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e13-the-power-of-partnership-cherryland-and-wolverine/#comments Fri, 19 Jul 2024 18:07:47 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/6d4dbced-8a3e-3f60-bea8-6c89cb52e678 Join Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle as she sits down with Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson and Wolverine Power Cooperative CEO Eric Baker to dive into the unique partnership between the two cooperatives. They discuss how their collaboration enhances service reliability and innovation. Discover the history, challenges, and future prospects, and learn how it continues to serve you, the member.

]]> Join Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle as she sits down with Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson and Wolverine Power Cooperative CEO Eric Baker to dive into the unique partnership between the two cooperatives. They discuss how their collaboration enhances service reliability and innovation. Discover the history, challenges, and future prospects, and learn how it continues to serve you, the member.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1289 72 full S10E12 - Board Meeting Brief, June 2024 S10E12 - Board Meeting Brief, June 2024 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e12-board-meeting-brief-june-2024/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e12-board-meeting-brief-june-2024/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:50:30 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/ae92b25c-a769-3437-addf-e96f83de291d Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the June 24th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the June 24th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 345 71 full S10E11 - The State of Our Co-op: A Year in Retrospect S10E11 - The State of Our Co-op: A Year in Retrospect https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e11-the-state-of-our-co-op-a-year-in-retrospect/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e11-the-state-of-our-co-op-a-year-in-retrospect/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:57:35 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/f11f4c9d-166b-3034-a81d-32e1e090f91f Join Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle in this episode of the 'Co-op Energy Talk Podcast' as she sits down with CEO Rachel Johnson to reflect on the highlights from the past year at Cherryland Electric Cooperative.

]]> Join Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle in this episode of the 'Co-op Energy Talk Podcast' as she sits down with CEO Rachel Johnson to reflect on the highlights from the past year at Cherryland Electric Cooperative.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1406 70 full S10E10 - Board Meeting Brief, May 2024 S10E10 - Board Meeting Brief, May 2024 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e10-board-meeting-brief-may-2024/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e10-board-meeting-brief-may-2024/#comments Tue, 21 May 2024 12:28:49 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/0613db7b-297f-336b-8b17-9d970ac1f2c0 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the May 20 Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the May 20 Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 487 69 full S10E9 - Grid Technology: Cherryland's New Metering Upgrade S10E9 - Grid Technology: Cherryland's New Metering Upgrade https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e9-grid-technology-cherrylands-new-metering-upgrade/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e9-grid-technology-cherrylands-new-metering-upgrade/#comments Thu, 02 May 2024 10:22:20 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/746896bf-74e0-3b70-be87-b1adf0daf1a7 Join Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle in this episode of the "Co-op Energy Talk Podcast" as we dive into Cherryland Electric Cooperative's switch to an upgraded metering system. Courtney chats with Jason Rice, metering supervisor, and Chris Vermeulen, Engineering and IT Manager, about the shift from the TWACS system to newer, more efficient technology. They'll discuss the significant improvements in outage reporting, system management, and data accuracy that this upgrade brings. Listen in to learn how these changes will boost reliability and service quality for all Cherryland members.

]]> Join Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle in this episode of the "Co-op Energy Talk Podcast" as we dive into Cherryland Electric Cooperative's switch to an upgraded metering system. Courtney chats with Jason Rice, metering supervisor, and Chris Vermeulen, Engineering and IT Manager, about the shift from the TWACS system to newer, more efficient technology. They'll discuss the significant improvements in outage reporting, system management, and data accuracy that this upgrade brings. Listen in to learn how these changes will boost reliability and service quality for all Cherryland members.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1062 68 full S10E8 - Board Meeting Brief, April 2024 S10E8 - Board Meeting Brief, April 2024 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e8-board-meeting-brief-april-2024/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e8-board-meeting-brief-april-2024/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:53:36 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/f30966c2-ed14-336f-9746-82933b41c45c Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the April 22 Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the April 22 Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 399 67 full S10E7 - Shining a Light on Cybersecurity S10E7 - Shining a Light on Cybersecurity https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e7-shining-a-light-on-cybersecurity/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e7-shining-a-light-on-cybersecurity/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:44:38 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/3c219307-2a9e-3c77-b372-af5c50b5f6b3 In this episode, Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle sits down with Patrick Kelley, the founder of Léargas Security and Critical Path Security, to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and practical strategies for safeguarding your digital footprint.

]]> In this episode, Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle sits down with Patrick Kelley, the founder of Léargas Security and Critical Path Security, to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and practical strategies for safeguarding your digital footprint.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 2110 66 full S10E6 - Board Meeting Brief, March 2024 S10E6 - Board Meeting Brief, March 2024 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e6-board-meeting-brief-march-2024/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e6-board-meeting-brief-march-2024/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:53:10 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e227d919-bf29-3dba-b382-a961e57bd6b1 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the March 18 Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the March 18 Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 327 65 full S10E5 - Striking the Balance and Navigating a Rate Change S10E5 - Striking the Balance and Navigating a Rate Change https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e5-striking-the-balance-and-navigating-a-rate-change/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e5-striking-the-balance-and-navigating-a-rate-change/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:53:22 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e646919d-1134-32ae-84d5-cc1c907ecbec In this episode, Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle sits down with Cherryland's CEO, Rachel Johnson, and Controller Brad Pavwaski to delve into the cooperative's recently proposed rate change. 

]]> In this episode, Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle sits down with Cherryland's CEO, Rachel Johnson, and Controller Brad Pavwaski to delve into the cooperative's recently proposed rate change. 

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1272 64 full S10E4 - Board Meeting Brief, February 2024 S10E4 - Board Meeting Brief, February 2024 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e2-board-meeting-brief-february-2024/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e2-board-meeting-brief-february-2024/#comments Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:15:09 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/f0858f85-0a20-3007-bb14-b97861a40594 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the February 19 Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the February 19 Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 477 63 full S10E3 - Making the Grade S10E3 - Making the Grade https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e3-making-the-grade/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e3-making-the-grade/#comments Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:58:44 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/aabaa4dd-82f3-300a-ae9a-7e871ddef1e2 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses with Cherryland's COO Frank Siepker about the monumental achievement of reaching 99.99% electric reliability.  Read more about this topic in our CEO Column.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses with Cherryland's COO Frank Siepker about the monumental achievement of reaching 99.99% electric reliability. 

Read more about this topic in our CEO Column.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1967 62 full S10E2 - Board Meeting Brief, January 2024 S10E2 - Board Meeting Brief, January 2024 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e2-board-meeting-brief-january-2024/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e2-board-meeting-brief-january-2024/#comments Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:35:39 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/2aa0e901-1fda-35bd-80dd-385f98f9ffb9 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the January 29 Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the January 29 Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 471 61 full S10E1 - Energizing Michigan: Navigating Nuclear Futures and Policy with Michigan Representative Graham Filler S10E1 - Energizing Michigan: Navigating Nuclear Futures and Policy with Michigan Representative Graham Filler https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e1-energizing-michigan-navigating-nuclear-futures-and-policy-with-michigan-representative-graham-filler/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s10e1-energizing-michigan-navigating-nuclear-futures-and-policy-with-michigan-representative-graham-filler/#comments Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:07:10 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/2101b7ae-41ce-3250-829d-22a97310dffd In this engaging episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland Electric Cooperative's CEO Rachel Johnson delves into the dynamic world of energy with Michigan's 93rd House District Representative Graham Filler. They explore the complexities of nuclear power, local impacts, and energy policies shaping Michigan's future, offering listeners an opportunity to understand and contribute to the evolving energy dialogue.

]]> In this engaging episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland Electric Cooperative's CEO Rachel Johnson delves into the dynamic world of energy with Michigan's 93rd House District Representative Graham Filler. They explore the complexities of nuclear power, local impacts, and energy policies shaping Michigan's future, offering listeners an opportunity to understand and contribute to the evolving energy dialogue.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1657 60 full S9E21 - Board Meeting Brief, December 2023 S9E21 - Board Meeting Brief, December 2023 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e21-board-meeting-brief-december-2023/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e21-board-meeting-brief-december-2023/#comments Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:43:58 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/43a39392-71e0-3ccb-bbe7-b4ae603e39d4 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the December 18th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the December 18th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 302 59 full S9E20 - Board Meeting Brief, November 2023 S9E20 - Board Meeting Brief, November 2023 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e20-board-meeting-brief-november-2023/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e20-board-meeting-brief-november-2023/#comments Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:10:10 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/495d554a-ea5a-32c1-a549-c4831d801e58 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the November 27th Board of Directors meeting. 

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the November 27th Board of Directors meeting. 

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 528 58 full S9E19 - Cherryland’s Temporary Pause on Capital Credits S9E19 - Cherryland’s Temporary Pause on Capital Credits https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e19-cherryland-s-temporary-pause-on-capital-credits/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e19-cherryland-s-temporary-pause-on-capital-credits/#comments Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:45:36 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/bb787919-7b85-36e6-9cd4-cc8395c17cc4 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through the recent decision on capital credits with Cherryland CFO Mark Wilson. 

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through the recent decision on capital credits with Cherryland CFO Mark Wilson. 

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1130 57 full S9E18 - Board Meeting Brief, October 2023 S9E18 - Board Meeting Brief, October 2023 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e18-board-meeting-brief-october-2023/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e18-board-meeting-brief-october-2023/#comments Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:13:43 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/fa533e59-088a-3fe0-aba5-fb57c01a2790 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the October 23rd Board of Directors meeting. 

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the October 23rd Board of Directors meeting. 

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 579 56 full S9E17 - Paving the Way to Restart the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant S9E17 - Paving the Way to Restart the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e17-paving-the-way-to-restart-the-palisades-nuclear-power-plant/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e17-paving-the-way-to-restart-the-palisades-nuclear-power-plant/#comments Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:46:24 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/7200b80c-6fe9-34a2-aca3-88c45a88be07 In September, we announced that our power supplier, Wolverine Power Cooperative, signed a power purchase agreement that will pave the way for the restart of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant. This marks the first time that a shutdown power plant would be restarted. There's a lot that goes into how that happens, what's next, and why this agreement is so impactful and beneficial to Cherryland members. On this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, we sit down with Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and Wolverine President and CEO Eric Baker to learn more.

]]> In September, we announced that our power supplier, Wolverine Power Cooperative, signed a power purchase agreement that will pave the way for the restart of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant. This marks the first time that a shutdown power plant would be restarted. There's a lot that goes into how that happens, what's next, and why this agreement is so impactful and beneficial to Cherryland members. On this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, we sit down with Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and Wolverine President and CEO Eric Baker to learn more.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 965 55 full S9E16 – Board Meeting Brief, September 2023 S9E16 – Board Meeting Brief, September 2023 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e16-%e2%80%93-board-meeting-brief-september-2023/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e16-%e2%80%93-board-meeting-brief-september-2023/#comments Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:22:24 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/12fb7087-29ca-3bcd-8b53-aeba16cad8d7 Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the September 25th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the September 25th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 314 54 full S9E15 - Cultivating Local Growth with Left Foot Charley S9E15 - Cultivating Local Growth with Left Foot Charley https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e15-cultivating-local-growth-with-left-foot-charley/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e15-cultivating-local-growth-with-left-foot-charley/#comments Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:35:20 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/a1088ec5-9df5-3108-97d8-07d74fdf8ec6 Since 1997, Cherryland Electric Cooperative has helped local businesses take advantage of millions in federal funding available only through through the USDA and electric cooperatives. In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland Communications and Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle sits down with Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and most recent loan recipient Left Foot Charley Owner and Winemaker Bryan Ulbrich to talk about how this program enables rural economic growth, what Left Foot Charley's plans are, and why Cherryland is committed to participating in this program.

]]> Since 1997, Cherryland Electric Cooperative has helped local businesses take advantage of millions in federal funding available only through through the USDA and electric cooperatives. In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland Communications and Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle sits down with Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and most recent loan recipient Left Foot Charley Owner and Winemaker Bryan Ulbrich to talk about how this program enables rural economic growth, what Left Foot Charley's plans are, and why Cherryland is committed to participating in this program.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1323 53 full S9E14 - Board Meeting Brief, August 2023 S9E14 - Board Meeting Brief, August 2023 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e14-board-meeting-brief-august-2023/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e14-board-meeting-brief-august-2023/#comments Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:09:07 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/41a5ee2e-7982-305e-9cbd-b39803af9b7a Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the August 28th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the August 28th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 283 52 full S9E13 - Board Meeting Brief, July 2023 S9E13 - Board Meeting Brief, July 2023 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e13-board-meeting-brief-july-2023/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e13-board-meeting-brief-july-2023/#comments Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:42:58 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/610659bf-ca33-3c47-9988-161f43775a4d Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the July 24th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the July 24th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 283 51 full S9E12 - Is Energy Waste Reduction (EWR) Right for MI Cooperatives? S9E12 - Is Energy Waste Reduction (EWR) Right for MI Cooperatives? https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e12-is-energy-waste-reduction-ewr-right-for-mi-cooperatives/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e12-is-energy-waste-reduction-ewr-right-for-mi-cooperatives/#comments Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:02:02 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/cda32d46-ba0b-3928-a34f-fdfb3b9aee8e For 13 years, Cherryland was included in a state mandated energy waste reduction (EWR) program. The mandate required us to incentivize a 1% reduction in annual electric sales by offering specific rebates to members for things like energy star rated appliances and lighting upgrades. When that mandate expired in 2021, it opened a door to expand and adapt our energy use programs in a number of ways. Now, Michigan lawmakers are considering reinstating that mandate for cooperatives and even increasing it. In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk we sit down with GDS Associates Managing Director Rich Hasselman and Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson to talk about the programs we developed in the absence of the mandate, how they’ve expanded our offerings to our members, and whether or not this proposed mandate will be beneficial for cooperatives, like Cherryland.

]]> For 13 years, Cherryland was included in a state mandated energy waste reduction (EWR) program. The mandate required us to incentivize a 1% reduction in annual electric sales by offering specific rebates to members for things like energy star rated appliances and lighting upgrades. When that mandate expired in 2021, it opened a door to expand and adapt our energy use programs in a number of ways. Now, Michigan lawmakers are considering reinstating that mandate for cooperatives and even increasing it. In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk we sit down with GDS Associates Managing Director Rich Hasselman and Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson to talk about the programs we developed in the absence of the mandate, how they’ve expanded our offerings to our members, and whether or not this proposed mandate will be beneficial for cooperatives, like Cherryland.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1186 50 full S9E11 - Board Meeting Brief, June 2023 S9E11 - Board Meeting Brief, June 2023 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e11/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e11/#comments Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:17:13 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/f911b839-6d3a-3cfb-a1c5-4675dd37ddbd Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the June 26th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the June 26th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 316 49 full S9E10 - The Big Picture: Discussing National Energy Issues and Solutions with NRECA CEO Jim Matheson S9E10 - The Big Picture: Discussing National Energy Issues and Solutions with NRECA CEO Jim Matheson https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e10-the-big-picture-discussing-national-energy-issues-and-solutions-with-nreca-ceo-jim-matheson/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e10-the-big-picture-discussing-national-energy-issues-and-solutions-with-nreca-ceo-jim-matheson/#comments Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:57:48 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e6825756-a7d8-3ee3-a123-b00d2ea17ddd Cherryland Electric Cooperative had the exciting opportunity to host National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) CEO Jim Matheson at our 85th Annual Meeting. He spoke with members about what's happening with electric cooperatives at a national level. In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and NRECA Board President Tony Anderson sat down for a deeper discussion on the challenges at hand and what members can do to be part of the solution.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative had the exciting opportunity to host National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) CEO Jim Matheson at our 85th Annual Meeting. He spoke with members about what's happening with electric cooperatives at a national level. In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and NRECA Board President Tony Anderson sat down for a deeper discussion on the challenges at hand and what members can do to be part of the solution.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1472 48 full S9E9 - Board Meeting Brief, May 2023 S9E9 - Board Meeting Brief, May 2023 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e9-board-meeting-brief-may-2023/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e9-board-meeting-brief-may-2023/#comments Thu, 25 May 2023 10:56:19 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/edbdd401-1c5f-3fa6-aba0-4f37e4826262 Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the May 22nd Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the May 22nd Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 425 47 full S9E8 - Get To Know Your New CEO S9E8 - Get To Know Your New CEO https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e8-get-to-know-your-new-ceo/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e8-get-to-know-your-new-ceo/#comments Mon, 15 May 2023 10:44:48 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/86018577-d396-3101-82c3-b207ec8998ed After June 15, 2023, Rachel Johnson will take over as CEO of Cherryland Electric Cooperative. While she's been an important part of the leadership team at Cherryland, and you may have seen her at events or heard her host this podcast, you may not have had the chance to get to know Rachel on a deeper level. In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk -- we're getting to know your new CEO!

]]> After June 15, 2023, Rachel Johnson will take over as CEO of Cherryland Electric Cooperative. While she's been an important part of the leadership team at Cherryland, and you may have seen her at events or heard her host this podcast, you may not have had the chance to get to know Rachel on a deeper level. In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk -- we're getting to know your new CEO!

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1409 46 full S9E7 - Board Meeting Brief, April 2023 S9E7 - Board Meeting Brief, April 2023 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e7-board-meeting-brief-april-2023/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e7-board-meeting-brief-april-2023/#comments Mon, 01 May 2023 09:16:29 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/b813ae2f-6407-35c9-bfe8-f95705df8478 Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the April 24th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the April 24th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 387 45 full S9E6 - The Long Goodbye, The Podcast S9E6 - The Long Goodbye, The Podcast https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e6-the-long-goodbye-the-podcast/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e6-the-long-goodbye-the-podcast/#comments Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:27:11 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/5bb8bce4-b89c-3b2c-91b2-fddb1e50a66d After 20 years of dedicated service to Cherryland Electric Cooperative, and 40 years dedicated to electric cooperatives across the country, Tony Anderson is retiring. But his work isn't over quite yet! Listen in as we take a walk down memory lane, hear the moments Tony treasures most from his impressive career, and what's next for him on the road ahead.

]]> After 20 years of dedicated service to Cherryland Electric Cooperative, and 40 years dedicated to electric cooperatives across the country, Tony Anderson is retiring. But his work isn't over quite yet! Listen in as we take a walk down memory lane, hear the moments Tony treasures most from his impressive career, and what's next for him on the road ahead.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1592 44 full S9E5 - Board Meeting Brief, March 2023 S9E5 - Board Meeting Brief, March 2023 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e5-board-meeting-brief-march2023/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e5-board-meeting-brief-march2023/#comments Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:30:14 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/bd1fd101-a3bf-341e-a42d-761ee88830ba Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the March 20th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the March 20th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 512 43 full S9E4 - Board Meeting Brief, February 2023 S9E4 - Board Meeting Brief, February 2023 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e4-board-meeting-brief-february-2023/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e4-board-meeting-brief-february-2023/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:55:05 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/f20e1aef-abb1-3b6b-979e-9ef3eabb83d8 Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the February 27th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the February 27th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 326 42 full S9E3 - The Unexpected Impact of Winter Storm Elliott S9E3 - The Unexpected Impact of Winter Storm Elliott https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e3-the-unexpected-impact-of-winter-storm-elliott/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e3-the-unexpected-impact-of-winter-storm-elliott/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:27:36 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/74c6fe53-fb3c-355f-a06b-362fd460ecb8 Just days before Christmas, Winter Storm Elliot created some dangerously cold conditions from Texas to Tennessee, up through the Midwest and parts of the east coast. While many of you were enjoying time at home with your family, many of those working in the utility industry were sitting uncomfortably close to needing to take measures we’ve never taken before in order to keep the lights on. Some regions were even forced into rolling blackouts. In this podcast – Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative’s Chief Operating Officer Zach Anderson joins Cherryland Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson to talk about the storm, why it caused so many issues, and the impact it had.

]]> Just days before Christmas, Winter Storm Elliot created some dangerously cold conditions from Texas to Tennessee, up through the Midwest and parts of the east coast. While many of you were enjoying time at home with your family, many of those working in the utility industry were sitting uncomfortably close to needing to take measures we’ve never taken before in order to keep the lights on. Some regions were even forced into rolling blackouts. In this podcast – Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative’s Chief Operating Officer Zach Anderson joins Cherryland Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson to talk about the storm, why it caused so many issues, and the impact it had.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 2229 41 full S9E2 - Board Meeting Brief, January 2023 S9E2 - Board Meeting Brief, January 2023 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e2-board-meeting-brief-january-2023/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e2-board-meeting-brief-january-2023/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:19:18 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/7f7a8b43-884a-3e9a-94e7-46f0663c4b2d Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the January 23rd Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the January 23rd Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 620 40 full S9E1: 2023 Rate Change S9E1: 2023 Rate Change https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e1-2023-rate-change/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s9e1-2023-rate-change/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2023 08:59:28 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/55eaebb8-597b-36c0-8d92-2b7c57ce1398 The Board of Directors will vote on a proposed rate increase in January, set to go into effect in March. As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, we only increase our rates when absolutely necessary. We know a rate increase isn’t anyone’s favorite news, but with rising costs and extreme market volatility we need to make a change in order to bring rates back in line with our costs. Cherryland General Manager Tony Anderson and Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talk through the changes, how they impact members, and why they're necessary.

]]> The Board of Directors will vote on a proposed rate increase in January, set to go into effect in March. As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, we only increase our rates when absolutely necessary. We know a rate increase isn’t anyone’s favorite news, but with rising costs and extreme market volatility we need to make a change in order to bring rates back in line with our costs. Cherryland General Manager Tony Anderson and Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talk through the changes, how they impact members, and why they're necessary.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1594 39 full S8E17 - Board Meeting Brief, December 2022 S8E17 - Board Meeting Brief, December 2022 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e17-board-meeting-brief-december-2022/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e17-board-meeting-brief-december-2022/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2022 14:57:10 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/37d5fea5-7904-3a71-98ee-982768621db0 Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the December 19th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the December 19th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 400 38 full S8E16 - Board Meeting Brief, November 2022 S8E16 - Board Meeting Brief, November 2022 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e16-board-meeting-brief-november-2022/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e16-board-meeting-brief-november-2022/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:07:41 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/5108e3db-abcd-3dd3-8a95-61ff97049e30 Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the November 22nd Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the November 22nd Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 418 37 full S8E15 - Board Meeting Brief, October 2022 S8E15 - Board Meeting Brief, October 2022 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e15-board-meeting-brief-october-2022/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e15-board-meeting-brief-october-2022/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2022 15:48:55 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/815dcad2-27c7-31fe-8deb-db780939f674 Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the October 17th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the October 17th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 638 36 full S8E14 - Board Meeting Brief, September 2022 S8E14 - Board Meeting Brief, September 2022 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e14-board-meeting-brief-september-2022/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e14-board-meeting-brief-september-2022/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:30:25 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/b7f3d942-284e-3a47-8e84-9b6a3950e5bc Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the September 26th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the September 26th Board of Directors meeting.

]]> Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 302 35 full S8E13 - The Price of Power: Energy Markets and Strategic Portfolios Part 2 S8E13 - The Price of Power: Energy Markets and Strategic Portfolios Part 2 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e12-the-price-of-power-energy-markets-and-strategic-portfolios-part-2/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e12-the-price-of-power-energy-markets-and-strategic-portfolios-part-2/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:04:36 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/7dfbaab9-8c06-3605-99fa-b3cdae43beea
  • For every $1.00 you spend on your Cherryland bill, $0.70 goes directly toward power supply purchases. But buying that energy isn't just a quick "Add To Cart" and checkout, it's a lot more complicated than that. In this two-part podcast, Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson sits down with Wolverine Power Supply Vice President and CFO Zach Anderson to talk about the history of the energy market, how the current state of the market is impacting power supply prices, and what that means for Cherryland's energy portfolio in the future.
    • ]]>
  • For every $1.00 you spend on your Cherryland bill, $0.70 goes directly toward power supply purchases. But buying that energy isn't just a quick "Add To Cart" and checkout, it's a lot more complicated than that.

    In this two-part podcast, Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson sits down with Wolverine Power Supply Vice President and CFO Zach Anderson to talk about the history of the energy market, how the current state of the market is impacting power supply prices, and what that means for Cherryland's energy portfolio in the future.
    • ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1722 34 full     S8E12 - The Price of Power: Energy Markets and Strategic Portfolios Part 1 S8E12 - The Price of Power: Energy Markets and Strategic Portfolios Part 1 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e11-the-price-of-power-energy-markets-and-strategic-portfolios-part-1/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e11-the-price-of-power-energy-markets-and-strategic-portfolios-part-1/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:03:27 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/4ec0e110-5881-3de7-a9c3-88ec647d5e84 For every $1.00 you spend on your Cherryland bill, $0.70 goes directly toward power supply purchases. But buying that energy isn't just a quick "Add To Cart" and checkout, it's a lot more complicated than that. In this two-part podcast, Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson sits down with Wolverine Power Supply Vice President and CFO Zach Anderson to talk about the history of the energy market, how the current state of the market is impacting power supply prices, and what that means for Cherryland's energy portfolio in the future.

    ]]>     For every $1.00 you spend on your Cherryland bill, $0.70 goes directly toward power supply purchases. But buying that energy isn't just a quick "Add To Cart" and checkout, it's a lot more complicated than that.

    In this two-part podcast, Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson sits down with Wolverine Power Supply Vice President and CFO Zach Anderson to talk about the history of the energy market, how the current state of the market is impacting power supply prices, and what that means for Cherryland's energy portfolio in the future.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1699 33 full     S8E11 - Board Meeting Brief, August 2022 S8E11 - Board Meeting Brief, August 2022 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e10-board-meeting-brief-august-2022/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e10-board-meeting-brief-august-2022/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:50:44 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/0c3caea1-963e-397c-a8d0-d847995568c1 Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the August 22nd Board of Directors meeting.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the August 22nd Board of Directors meeting.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 513 32 full     S8E10 - Safety Is The Name Of The Game S8E10 - Safety Is The Name Of The Game https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e9-safety-is-the-name-of-the-game/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e9-safety-is-the-name-of-the-game/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:55:28 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/92e81044-2e67-3b3c-89ec-680296be6a8f Safety is a top priority for Cherryland Electric Cooperative. We want to keep our employees safe, our members safe, and our community safe. In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk Cherryland Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson sits down with the co-op's Safety Director Jeff Puffer to talk about everything from electrical safety myths to how to set up a free and personalized safety training with our linemen.

    ]]>     Safety is a top priority for Cherryland Electric Cooperative. We want to keep our employees safe, our members safe, and our community safe. In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk Cherryland Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson sits down with the co-op's Safety Director Jeff Puffer to talk about everything from electrical safety myths to how to set up a free and personalized safety training with our linemen.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1458 31 full     S8E9 - Board Meeting Brief, July 2022 S8E9 - Board Meeting Brief, July 2022 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e9-board-meeting-brief-july-2022/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e9-board-meeting-brief-july-2022/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:29:56 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/a014c72e-eb08-3ce9-b476-fb6b489f1997 Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the July 25th Board of Directors meeting.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the July 25th Board of Directors meeting.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 265 30 full     S8E8 - Board Meeting Brief: June 2022 S8E8 - Board Meeting Brief: June 2022 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e8-board-meeting-brief-june-2022/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e8-board-meeting-brief-june-2022/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:09:44 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/c6562f7a-f689-34c7-94ae-ba702ea7e331 Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the June 17th Board of Directors meeting.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the June 17th Board of Directors meeting.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 336 29 full     S8E7 - Board Meeting Brief, May 2022 S8E7 - Board Meeting Brief, May 2022 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e7-board-meeting-brief-may-2022/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e7-board-meeting-brief-may-2022/#comments Mon, 23 May 2022 16:22:42 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/2b57a17d-9486-39d6-891d-1c5116c1f421 Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the May 23rd Board of Directors meeting.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the May 23rd Board of Directors meeting.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 540 28 full     S8E6 - In Short Supply: Is Michigan Facing Blackouts? S8E6 - In Short Supply: Is Michigan Facing Blackouts? https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e6-in-short-supply-is-michigan-facing-blackouts/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e6-in-short-supply-is-michigan-facing-blackouts/#comments Fri, 20 May 2022 09:52:34 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/3a28deb1-6526-3860-8691-88cab8011b79 For years, we’ve talked about what would happen if there wasn’t enough electricity to go around. This year, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) released a report warning that “what if” question may become a reality as soon as this summer. MISO says Michigan and several other states are potentially as much as 1,200 MW short of the power we’re expected to need this summer. So what does that mean for you and anyone else who uses electricity and what can be done about it? Your host, Cherryland Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson unpacks that in this episode of Co-op Energy Talk with Cherryland General Manager Tony Anderson and Wolverine Power Supply CEO Eric Baker.

    ]]>     For years, we’ve talked about what would happen if there wasn’t enough electricity to go around. This year, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) released a report warning that “what if” question may become a reality as soon as this summer. MISO says Michigan and several other states are potentially as much as 1,200 MW short of the power we’re expected to need this summer. So what does that mean for you and anyone else who uses electricity and what can be done about it? Your host, Cherryland Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson unpacks that in this episode of Co-op Energy Talk with Cherryland General Manager Tony Anderson and Wolverine Power Supply CEO Eric Baker.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1891 27 full     S8E5 - Board Meeting Brief, April 2022 S8E5 - Board Meeting Brief, April 2022 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e5-board-meeting-brief-april-2022/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e5-board-meeting-brief-april-2022/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:12:45 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/bd399e2d-fcce-35ea-9356-e17b5a94ba7f Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the April 25th Board of Directors meeting.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the April 25th Board of Directors meeting.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 406 26 full     S8E4 - Cybersecurity & The Grid S8E4 - Cybersecurity & The Grid https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e4-cybersecurity-the-grid/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e4-cybersecurity-the-grid/#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:52:36 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/310679ba-08a2-3914-ab5c-2c728d9b3311 Technological advancements have made the power grid more reliable and more robust. While that is a huge benefit, this increasingly digital approach comes with some cybersecurity concerns. In this episode, Cherryland Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson sits down with Cherryland General Manager Tony Anderson and National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Chief Scientist Dr. Emma Stewart to talk about what those concerns are, what a worst-case scenario looks like versus more realistic threats, as well as the measures in place to protect the grid from a potential cybersecurity breach.

    ]]>     Technological advancements have made the power grid more reliable and more robust. While that is a huge benefit, this increasingly digital approach comes with some cybersecurity concerns. In this episode, Cherryland Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson sits down with Cherryland General Manager Tony Anderson and National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Chief Scientist Dr. Emma Stewart to talk about what those concerns are, what a worst-case scenario looks like versus more realistic threats, as well as the measures in place to protect the grid from a potential cybersecurity breach.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1480 25 full     S8E3 - Board Meeting Brief, March 2022 S8E3 - Board Meeting Brief, March 2022 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e3-co-op-energy-talk-board-meeting-brief-march-2022/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e3-co-op-energy-talk-board-meeting-brief-march-2022/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:13:16 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/ae4e5196-bb30-3bc1-a2b0-55cd74218397 Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the March 28th Board of Directors meeting.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the March 28th Board of Directors meeting.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 201 24 full     S8E2 - Board Meeting Brief, February 2022 S8E2 - Board Meeting Brief, February 2022 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/co-op-energy-talk-board-meeting-brief-february-2022/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/co-op-energy-talk-board-meeting-brief-february-2022/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:13:03 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/9b2799a2-1c3e-37d5-af31-65173974da76 Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the February 28th Board of Directors meeting.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the February 28th Board of Directors meeting.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 220 23 full     S8E1 - RESCO & The Electric Utility Supply Chain S8E1 - RESCO & The Electric Utility Supply Chain https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e1-resco-and-the-electric-utility-supply-chain/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s8e1-resco-and-the-electric-utility-supply-chain/#comments Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:49:59 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/d76492d7-b38a-39ec-8e37-9e232b94573a What happens when we don’t have the material we need to keep your lights on? Thankfully, that’s not a question we’ve had to answer at Cherryland Electric Cooperative in large part due to our membership with RESCO (Rural Electric Supply Cooperative). In this episode, we talk with RESCO V.P. of Sales and Manufacturer Relations Doug Booher to dive into who they are, why Cherryland and our members benefit from what they do, and the future of supply chain challenges.

    ]]>     What happens when we don’t have the material we need to keep your lights on? Thankfully, that’s not a question we’ve had to answer at Cherryland Electric Cooperative in large part due to our membership with RESCO (Rural Electric Supply Cooperative). In this episode, we talk with RESCO V.P. of Sales and Manufacturer Relations Doug Booher to dive into who they are, why Cherryland and our members benefit from what they do, and the future of supply chain challenges.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1516 22 full     S7E5 - Co-op 101: Capital Credits S7E5 - Co-op 101: Capital Credits https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s7e5-co-op-101-capital-credits/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s7e5-co-op-101-capital-credits/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:22:10 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/bcdbc758-1af3-31b3-9181-59cebe654c04 Co-op 101 is a sub-series of Co-op Energy Talk designed to educate our membership and those interested in learning about the cooperative business model. In this episode, Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager, Rachel Johnson, explains capital credits, how they work, and why they're valuable to both the membership and the cooperative.

    ]]>     Co-op 101 is a sub-series of Co-op Energy Talk designed to educate our membership and those interested in learning about the cooperative business model. In this episode, Cherryland Electric Cooperative Member Relations Manager, Rachel Johnson, explains capital credits, how they work, and why they're valuable to both the membership and the cooperative.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 392 21 full     S7E4 - Meet the Board: Valarie Handy S7E4 - Meet the Board: Valarie Handy https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s7e4-meet-the-board-valarie-handy/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s7e4-meet-the-board-valarie-handy/#comments Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:47:02 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/bae69c15-6fdf-35ce-97c5-41d0a618eabc Like all cooperatives, Cherryland is governed by a board of directors elected by our membership. They oversee the major decisions that impact the way Cherryland operates and ultimately how we serve our membership. In our new Meet the Board series, we're helping you get to know the people making those decisions not only as co-op leadership, but also as neighbors and community members. We're kicking this series off with our newest director -- Valarie Handy!

    ]]>     Like all cooperatives, Cherryland is governed by a board of directors elected by our membership. They oversee the major decisions that impact the way Cherryland operates and ultimately how we serve our membership. In our new Meet the Board series, we're helping you get to know the people making those decisions not only as co-op leadership, but also as neighbors and community members. We're kicking this series off with our newest director -- Valarie Handy!

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 413 20 full     S7E3 - Power Supply Part 2 S7E3 - Power Supply Part 2 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s7e3-power-supply-part-2/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s7e3-power-supply-part-2/#comments Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:23:35 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/04954404-520c-35fa-9e48-6743a103d560 In part two of our special series on power supply, Cherryland Electric Cooperative General Manager Tony Anderson, Wolverine Power Cooperative President and CEO Eric Baker, and Cherryland Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson dive into their thoughts on what the future holds for power supply and what that means for the industry, co-ops, and the members they serve.

    Any topics you'd like to hear about? E-mail us at pr@cherrylandelectric.coop!

    ]]>     In part two of our special series on power supply, Cherryland Electric Cooperative General Manager Tony Anderson, Wolverine Power Cooperative President and CEO Eric Baker, and Cherryland Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson dive into their thoughts on what the future holds for power supply and what that means for the industry, co-ops, and the members they serve.

    Any topics you'd like to hear about? E-mail us at pr@cherrylandelectric.coop!

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1482 19 full     S7E2 - Power Supply Part 1 S7E2 - Power Supply Part 1 https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s7e2-power-supply-part-1/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s7e2-power-supply-part-1/#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:46:28 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/3d8ef573-1c7b-33ca-a2cf-2c3a33f1d79e Let's talk power supply!

    As Cherryland prepares to implement a power supply cost recovery charge, also known as a PSCR adjustment, we wanted to sit down and discuss why the charge is necessary, how it relates to power supply, and the driving forces behind some of the challenges we're seeing with power supply at the moment.

    Listen in as Cherryland General Manager Tony Anderson, Wolverine Power Cooperative President and CEO Eric Baker, and our host Cherryland Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talk through this complex issue in part one of our two part series on power supply.

    Any topics you'd like to hear about? E-mail us at pr@cherrylandelectric.coop!

    ]]>     Let's talk power supply!

    As Cherryland prepares to implement a power supply cost recovery charge, also known as a PSCR adjustment, we wanted to sit down and discuss why the charge is necessary, how it relates to power supply, and the driving forces behind some of the challenges we're seeing with power supply at the moment.

    Listen in as Cherryland General Manager Tony Anderson, Wolverine Power Cooperative President and CEO Eric Baker, and our host Cherryland Member Relations Manager Rachel Johnson talk through this complex issue in part one of our two part series on power supply.

    Any topics you'd like to hear about? E-mail us at pr@cherrylandelectric.coop!

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1357 18 full     S7E1 - The Texas Cold Snap S7E1 - The Texas Cold Snap https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s7e1-the-texas-cold-snap/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s7e1-the-texas-cold-snap/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:11:21 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/c53fb738-d347-356f-972b-87a02c770ab5 Last month’s record-breaking cold snap in Texas left dozens dead and millions without power. Now, as temperatures return to normal and citizens recover, questions and concerns over the resiliency of Texas’s energy grid continue to mount.

    Listen in as we discuss what happened, the lasting effects this event will have on Texas, and the lessons to be learned by the energy industry.

    ]]>     Last month’s record-breaking cold snap in Texas left dozens dead and millions without power. Now, as temperatures return to normal and citizens recover, questions and concerns over the resiliency of Texas’s energy grid continue to mount.

    Listen in as we discuss what happened, the lasting effects this event will have on Texas, and the lessons to be learned by the energy industry.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1896 7 1 full     S6E10 - The Post-Election Times They Are A-Changin' S6E10 - The Post-Election Times They Are A-Changin' https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s6e10-the-post-election-times-they-are-a-changin/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s6e10-the-post-election-times-they-are-a-changin/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2020 16:32:16 -0400 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/d320b0ed-c2f7-3647-b1e6-dfa52e27323c America has voted and there is no doubt that there will be a lot of changes on the horizon. Listen in as we welcome Louis Finkel, Senior Vice President of Government Relations at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, to discuss the results of this past election and the effect it could have on energy legislation and regulation and our nation's electric cooperatives.

    ]]>     America has voted and there is no doubt that there will be a lot of changes on the horizon. Listen in as we welcome Louis Finkel, Senior Vice President of Government Relations at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, to discuss the results of this past election and the effect it could have on energy legislation and regulation and our nation's electric cooperatives.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1602 6 10 full     S6E9 - COVID, Credits, and Co-op Advantages S6E9 - COVID, Credits, and Co-op Advantages https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s6e9-covid-credits-and-co-op-advantages/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s6e9-covid-credits-and-co-op-advantages/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/c87a0f6c-5d21-3f20-bf04-d4d1d67b9505 Cherryland Electric Cooperative was built by its community. So, when times get tough, it’s our duty to help.

    Listen in as Rachel and Tony discuss the advantages of being a part of a co-op and how they played into some big news regarding pandemic relief for Cherryland members.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative was built by its community. So, when times get tough, it’s our duty to help.

    Listen in as Rachel and Tony discuss the advantages of being a part of a co-op and how they played into some big news regarding pandemic relief for Cherryland members.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 1344 6 9 full     S6E8 - What If There Wasn't Enough Electricity? S6E8 - What If There Wasn't Enough Electricity? https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s6e8-what-if-there-wasnt-enough-electricity/ https://cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/e/s6e8-what-if-there-wasnt-enough-electricity/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:55:55 -0300 cherrylandelectriccoop.podbean.com/0a766eba-1069-35c8-b466-946277fd2ded When you want electricity, we’ve got to deliver. It doesn’t matter if you have a scorching 100-degree day and everybody has their A/C cranked on high, we need to meet that demand.

    But what if you had a week of 100-degree heat? What if there wasn’t enough electricity to meet that demand? Listen in as we discuss this scenario with Zach Anderson, CFO at Wolverine Power Cooperative, and learn more about grid capacity and utility peaking.

    ]]>     When you want electricity, we’ve got to deliver. It doesn’t matter if you have a scorching 100-degree day and everybody has their A/C cranked on high, we need to meet that demand.

    But what if you had a week of 100-degree heat? What if there wasn’t enough electricity to meet that demand? Listen in as we discuss this scenario with Zach Anderson, CFO at Wolverine Power Cooperative, and learn more about grid capacity and utility peaking.

    ]]>     Cherryland Electric Cooperative false No 2003 6 8 full