https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com East Central Energy is a member-owned electric distribution cooperative serving 66,000 members in east central MN and northwestern WI. This podcast is for members to keep up to speed with the important work of their cooperative. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:40:45 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Business 1440 episodic East Central Energy is a member-owned electric distribution cooperative serving 66,000 members in east central MN and northwestern WI. This podcast is for members to keep up to speed with the important work of their cooperative. East Central Energy East Central Energy No false https://feed.podbean.com/eastcentralenergy/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16662816/Power_Talks_logo_53ste2.png https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com 144 144 September 2023: Board Meeting Summary https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/september-2023-board-meeting-summary/ https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/september-2023-board-meeting-summary/#comments Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:40:45 -0500 eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/d2dd0db7-c1d7-3cef-821a-093ae7f07910 President/CEO shares a summary of the September 2023 board meeting. 

]]> President/CEO shares a summary of the September 2023 board meeting. 

]]> East Central Energy false No 567 17 full November 2023: GRE’s Power Supply https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/november-2023-gre-s-power-supply/ https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/november-2023-gre-s-power-supply/#comments Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:25:44 -0500 eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/f4c1e888-ac63-364c-838e-0a7ae7e2927b ECE President/CEO Justin Jahnz and Great River Energy Director of Resource Planning Zac Ruzycki discuss GRE's power supply progression and a glimpse into the future of the power supply portfolio. 

]]> ECE President/CEO Justin Jahnz and Great River Energy Director of Resource Planning Zac Ruzycki discuss GRE's power supply progression and a glimpse into the future of the power supply portfolio. 

]]> East Central Energy false No 741 16 full August 2023: Board Meeting Summary https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/august-2023-board-meeting-summary/ https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/august-2023-board-meeting-summary/#comments Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:21:25 -0500 eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/b21d17e4-764b-31ef-885a-a992c8d431b9 ECE's board meeting summary for August 2023.

]]> ECE's board meeting summary for August 2023.

]]> East Central Energy false No 533 15 full July 2023: Board Meeting Summary https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/july-2023-board-meeting-summary/ https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/july-2023-board-meeting-summary/#comments Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:20:13 -0500 eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/f22329b2-82be-31f2-ae33-4dbf15a68660 ECE's board meeting summary for July 2023.

]]> ECE's board meeting summary for July 2023.

]]> East Central Energy false No 309 14 full June 2023: Board Meeting Summary https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/june-2023-board-meeting-summary/ https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/june-2023-board-meeting-summary/#comments Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:28:49 -0500 eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/b0599706-0f1a-3443-a224-8128468cf1f1 ECE's board meeting summary for June 2023.

]]> ECE's board meeting summary for June 2023.

]]> East Central Energy false No 464 13 full May 2023: Board Meeting Summary https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/may-2023-board-meeting-summary/ https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/may-2023-board-meeting-summary/#comments Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:28:14 -0500 eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/c879b8ec-3e60-3f01-8dc6-382ac099bc7e ECE's board meeting summary for May 2023.

]]> ECE's board meeting summary for May 2023.

]]> East Central Energy false No 304 12 full April 2023: Annual and Reorg Meeting Summary https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/april-2023-annual-and-reorg-meeting-summary/ https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/april-2023-annual-and-reorg-meeting-summary/#comments Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:27:37 -0500 eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/fd9dd534-de44-32ab-a54c-6feb479fe0a3 ECE's board annual meeting and reorg meeting summaries for April 2023.

]]> ECE's board annual meeting and reorg meeting summaries for April 2023.

]]> East Central Energy false No 462 11 full October 2023: Careers in Energy https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/october-2023-careers-in-energy/ https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/october-2023-careers-in-energy/#comments Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:32:00 -0500 eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/faebffd9-d697-33b0-a8e0-3ca749cecaa1 October is Careers in Energy Month! Justin and Keri discuss the variety of careers in the energy industry. 

]]> October is Careers in Energy Month! Justin and Keri discuss the variety of careers in the energy industry. 

]]> East Central Energy false No 670 10 full June 2023: Electric Cooperative Youth Tour https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/2023-youth-tour/ https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/2023-youth-tour/#comments Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:53:39 -0500 eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/8e21bff8-cbcb-3a9e-87d7-0eed4b296768 Justin talks with Emma and Chase about their recent visit to the nation's capital during the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. The tour was filled with educational visits to historic sites, and the students had the opportunity to meet with policymakers and learn about the importance of electric cooperatives. 

]]> Justin talks with Emma and Chase about their recent visit to the nation's capital during the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. The tour was filled with educational visits to historic sites, and the students had the opportunity to meet with policymakers and learn about the importance of electric cooperatives. 

]]> East Central Energy false No 529 1 9 full May 2023: North Branch Water & Light https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/north-branch-water-light/ https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/north-branch-water-light/#comments Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:12:05 -0500 wendyleibel.podbean.com/ef6a4340-aefe-3e1c-9dfa-f2e00307e08e East Central Energy and North Branch Water & Light have been in months-long conversations about the development of a purchase agreement and acquisition. Listen to Justin and Andy explain the importance of this project and why it is a win for everyone involved!

]]> East Central Energy and North Branch Water & Light have been in months-long conversations about the development of a purchase agreement and acquisition. Listen to Justin and Andy explain the importance of this project and why it is a win for everyone involved!

]]> wendyleibel false No 478 1 6 full April 2023: System Control and Storm Restoration https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/system-control-and-storm-restoration/ https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/system-control-and-storm-restoration/#comments Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:11:33 -0500 eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/9d07e633-9100-3bda-9ea6-29761b8c265c In this episode, Justin is joined by Phil to discuss ECE's preparedness and approach to storm season, including safety, restoration efforts, and the importance of member communication. They highlight the critical role of technology, member calls, and emergency response plans in identifying and addressing power outages and other issues, while also stressing the necessity of member readiness and cooperation during such events.

]]> In this episode, Justin is joined by Phil to discuss ECE's preparedness and approach to storm season, including safety, restoration efforts, and the importance of member communication. They highlight the critical role of technology, member calls, and emergency response plans in identifying and addressing power outages and other issues, while also stressing the necessity of member readiness and cooperation during such events.

]]> East Central Energy false No 592 1 8 full March 2023: Community Engagement https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/community-engagement/ https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/community-engagement/#comments Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:57:27 -0500 eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/5bc9e304-ade0-3064-b79c-762acd4d968f In this episode, Justin and Kayla discuss ECE's commitment to fostering community relationships through a variety of initiatives.

]]> In this episode, Justin and Kayla discuss ECE's commitment to fostering community relationships through a variety of initiatives.

]]> East Central Energy false No 572 1 7 full March 2023: Board Summary https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/march-2023-board-summary/ https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/march-2023-board-summary/#comments Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:37:51 -0500 wendyleibel.podbean.com/c1a6634b-24b4-3290-9400-541e8989538c ECE's board meeting summary for March 2023.

]]> ECE's board meeting summary for March 2023.

]]> wendyleibel false No 300 1 5 full February 2023: Broadband Update https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/feb-2023-broadband-update/ https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/feb-2023-broadband-update/#comments Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:37:17 -0500 wendyleibel.podbean.com/7dc33dc4-cf3f-31f3-a036-1c5c9cae7fd8 ECE is beginning on an ambitious fiber-to-the-home broadband project. Ty sat down with Justin to give an update on the progress of this important work.

]]> ECE is beginning on an ambitious fiber-to-the-home broadband project. Ty sat down with Justin to give an update on the progress of this important work.

]]> wendyleibel false No 528 1 4 full January 2023: Board Meeting Summary https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/jan-2023-board-meeting-summary/ https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/jan-2023-board-meeting-summary/#comments Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:42:27 -0500 wendyleibel.podbean.com/8d2124f6-c959-3f92-bd09-cda4bb13d130 ECE's board meeting summary for January 2023.

]]> ECE's board meeting summary for January 2023.

]]> wendyleibel false No 235 1 1 full January 2023: 100% Carbon Free by 2040 https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/100-carbon-free-by-2040/ https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/100-carbon-free-by-2040/#comments Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:41:15 -0500 wendyleibel.podbean.com/b5afea28-e638-30db-936e-b8f804f806d8 An important legislative effort has resulted in new requirements for carbon-free electricity by 2040. Justin explains the legislation, why it's important, and how ECE plans to address the mandate.

]]> An important legislative effort has resulted in new requirements for carbon-free electricity by 2040. Justin explains the legislation, why it's important, and how ECE plans to address the mandate.

]]> wendyleibel false No 374 1 2 full February 2023: Board Meeting Summary https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/feb-2023-board-meeting-summary/ https://eastcentralenergy.podbean.com/e/feb-2023-board-meeting-summary/#comments Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:25:25 -0500 wendyleibel.podbean.com/f8954e8b-0fb3-3dca-a39f-7910bd5d0a41 ECE's board meeting summary for February 2023.

]]> ECE's board meeting summary for February 2023.

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