Melhores podcasts sobre Rural Electric Cooperative (2024)

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Fostering Success Through Surveys, With Cameron Daline 21:47

3d ago21:47

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Clark Public Utilities has been surveying its customers since the 1960s. How have the valuable insights gleaned from surveys helped the utility successfully serve its community? Customer Experience Manager Cameron Daline tells us on this podcast episode.Por Pioneer Utility Resources

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Raising Your Community’s Story with a Business Summit, With Paige Witham 23:28

10d ago23:28

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Hear how Power Eastern Oregon—an economic development summit bringing together regional legislators, nationally known speakers and rural Oregon's business community—has become a way for Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative to strengthen its community's story.Por Pioneer Utility Resources

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Federal Funding Accelerates Energy Innovation Among Co-ops 31:22

11d ago31:22

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Electric co-ops have always been energy innovation leaders, but a surge in public funding is taking that to the next level. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes billions for clean energy projects—including the New ERA program designed specifically for co-ops—and the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law funded a wide range of programs that ben…

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Partnering with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library 28:19

16d ago28:19

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library was founded to inspire a love of reading in children. The program gives books to children free of charge from birth until age 5. OTEC is proud to fund half of the cost of the program for children living in Baker, Grant, Harney and Union counties, while the James and Shirley Rippey Family Foundation pays the other …

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How to Make a Splash with Hydromania Summer Science Camp!, With Weston Putman 22:45

17d ago22:45

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Hydromania may sound like a music festival in the Gorge, but it’s a free summer camp for fourth and fifth graders from Umatilla Electric Cooperative. Weston Putman shares the camp's origin story and how it is building the next generation of co-op members.Por Pioneer Utility Resources

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S2 E6: Powering Up After the Storm 15:47

22d ago15:47

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How does KREMC determine whose power to restore first when a significant outage occurs? Assistant Manager of Operations Mike Whitaker joins us on the podcast to discuss the restoration process during large scale power outages.Por Kosciusko REMC

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The cooperative movement 57:28

24d ago57:28

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Send us a text Community-owned electric cooperatives transformed rural electrification in the USA, raising access from 10% to 90% in just 15 years starting in the late 1930s. This successful model has since been replicated in regions like South America and countries such as the Philippines and Bangladesh. In Africa, this movement is now beginning t…

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Get Out of Gotcha Moments, With Ryan Hall 14:35

1M ago14:35

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How much of the publicly-shared interactions with utility staff is trolling versus investigative reporting by concerned citizens who have a right to hold the utility accountable? We're talking to Ryan Hall about “Getting Out of the Gotcha Moments” at NWPPA’s Northwest Innovations Conference in Idaho.…

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Building on Broadband: Utilizing Personal, Targeted Stories for Sales, With Erin McKnight 29:38

1M ago29:38

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How do you boost your take rates and cut churn after you've built broadband? OEC Fiber’s Erin McKnight shares her storytelling tactics, including a three-tiered marketing approach by zone and her subscriber stories series. Tune in for fresh ideas!Por Pioneer Utility Resources

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Happy Employees, Happy Customers, With Dr. Trish Holliday and Brent Baker 32:25

1M ago32:25

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It's difficult to have happy customers if you have unhappy staff. Dr. Trish Holliday and Brent Baker of NES talk about the connection between the two and how to improve both.Por Pioneer Utility Resources

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(Ep 207) Dealing with Real Estate 56:04

2M ago56:04

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In this episode, Devin talks through a topic he's passionate about - activating your real estate for economic development purposes. A community's land is one of its most precious assets, and if you don't take control of its future then someone sure as heck will. We explore how to break down the steps to real estate activation through a simple proce…

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Balancing AI’s Benefits With Cybersecurity Risks 32:29

2M ago32:29

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Artificial intelligence, with its remarkable ability to digest and analyze enormous amounts of data, has nearly limitless positive applications for utilities. But it could be used just as effectively as a malicious tool by hackers and scammers. Co-ops are moving cautiously with AI, finding ways to safely implement new, enhanced systems while margin…

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(Ep 206) FAM Tours - Keith Gillenwater - The Enterprise Group of Jackson 1:03:19

2M ago1:03:19

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Stories from the Road, a miniseries within the podcast, features the people behind the profession in the communities Devin visits and within his network of esteemed misfits. In this installment of the miniseries, Devin is joined by Keith Gillenwater, the president & CEO of The Enterprise Group of Jackson in Michigan. We discuss what it's like as an…

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Getting Ready for 'The Year of the Co-op’ in 2025, With Adam Schwartz 22:52

2M ago22:52

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We’re gearing up to celebrate the United Nations’ International Year of Cooperatives in 2025, so we’ve invited co-op cheerleader Adam Schwartz onto the podcast to help Utility Pioneers brainstorm how to tell our co-op stories in fresh, engaging ways.Por Pioneer Utility Resources

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Impact and reach - Is it time for a paradigm shift in minigrid financing? 58:21

2M ago58:21

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Send us a text Minigrid scale-up efforts are currently falling short of meeting SDG 7 targets, particularly in Africa, where private minigrid companies must evolve and professionalize to achieve sustainable growth. With limited capital available for building the next generation of top-tier utilities, the sector faces a significant corporate financi…

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A Scavenger Hunt and Livestream for World Wi-Fi Day, With Lisa Fannin 18:23

2M ago18:23

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Mountain Rural Telephone wanted to educate members about Wi-Fi, broadband and the capabilities they provide. So working with local businesses, they built a campaign around World Wi-Fi Day in June.Por Pioneer Utility Resources

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Project finance for mini-grids 51:47

2M ago51:47

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Send us a text Project finance has been instrumental in scaling large, grid-connected renewable energy projects, with well-established approaches that have facilitated trillions of dollars in lending to the sector. The result has been access to low-interest, long-term financing. This is exactly what mini-grids need to achieve similar success and gr…

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(Ep 205) Economic Development Marketing - Jonathan Sackett - Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership 53:09

2M ago53:09

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Stories from the Road, a miniseries within the podcast, features the people behind the profession in the communities Devin visits and within his network of esteemed misfits. In this installment of the miniseries, Devin is joined by Jonathan Sackett, head of marketing and communications at the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership. How do economic …

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Are you an Explorer, Creator or Servant? Use Brand Archetypes to Strengthen Campaign Strategies, With Sarah Lancaster 13:51

2M ago13:51

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Dig into the psychology of marketing with Pioneer’s Sarah Lancaster to learn how using archetypes can help your marketing create more meaningful connections with your target audiences.Por Pioneer Utility Resources

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Is Nextdoor a Good Social Media Option for You?, With Adam Spencer 26:25

2M ago26:25

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EWEB is one year into trying out Nextdoor as a communication tool, and they are seeing good results due to the platform’s focus on geographic filters.Por Pioneer Utility Resources

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In Small-Town Illinois, Cooperative Broadband Makes a World of Difference 25:04

2M ago25:04

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Nestled along the upper Mississippi River and surrounded by farms and villages tucked into rolling hills, the town of Galena, Illinois, has charm to spare and regularly ranks among the country’s top small towns to visit. Now, with the coming of high-speed internet, Galena is seeing a surge not only in tourism but in new residents—and the driver beh…

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Mini-grid funder ratings 49:08

2M ago49:08

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Send us a text Mini-Grid CEOs have long voiced concerns over the inconsistent and overly complicated funding methodologies that vary significantly across different funders and countries, leading to prolonged delays in electrification efforts. Similar frustrations are echoed in the processes of securing equity and debt. Host Nico is joined by Kyle S…

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Broadband Labels Deadline Insights, With Dounia Chikhoune 26:09

3M ago26:09

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With about two months to go before the Oct. 10 broadband label deadline, Dounia Chikhoune, from JSI, shares insights about on what she's seen big and small ISPs do to be ready.Por Pioneer Utility Resources

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(Ep 204) Work-Life Balance 54:06

3M ago54:06

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In this episode of Site Selectors Are People, Too, Devin tackles work-life balance in a highly competitive environment. Let's take a look at some of the unique demands and challenges associated with each profession (site selection and economic development) and scratch the surface of some best practices and strategies for finding balance. Traveling …

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Interconnected Mini-Grids: Opportunities and Challenges 49:42

3M ago49:42

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Send us a text Interconnected Mini-Grids provide reliable electricity to underserved main-grid connected customers. They are a new phenomenon in the mini-grid space and beyond that provide profitable investment opportunities to mini-grid companies thanks to significantly larger electricity demand in semi-urban areas, where interconnected mini-grids…

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SEO's Not Dead in North Carolina, With Edward Hinson 28:41

3M ago28:41

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SkyLine/SkyBest doesn't let the fact that they are a member-owned telephone cooperative in the North Carolina mountains stop them from fighting hard against big competitors in the search rankings. Edward Hinson shares examples of what they’ve done to move up in the rankings and why it’s worth it.Por Pioneer Utility Resources

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Putting Pets to Work in the Office, With Scott Peters 17:53

3M ago17:53

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Employees at Columbia REA are allowed to bring their pets to work. CEO Scott Peters says it’s a beneficial policy as long as you “paws” to think about the guidelines first.Por Pioneer Utility Resources

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(Ep 203) Electric Cooperatives in Rural America - Matthew Marshall - Minnkota Power Cooperative 49:05

3M ago49:05

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Stories from the Road, a miniseries within the podcast, features the people behind the profession in the communities Devin visits and within his network of esteemed misfits. In this second installment of the miniseries, Devin is joined by Matthew Marshall, manager of member services, rates & economic development for the Minnkota Power Cooperative i…

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Protecting Electric Cooperative Consumers From Scams 22:27

3M ago22:27

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Scams that target electric utility consumers have been around for almost as long as the industry itself, with criminals using the latest technologies over the years to defraud victims. Electric co-ops have a unique advantage in combating scams, being locally owned, community focused and eager to share information with one another. Learn more from M…

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S2 E5: Life on the Line 11:10

4M ago11:10

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Shane Henderson and Justin Jones are lead linemen who have been with KREMC for more than twenty years. They discuss what life on the line entails in this episode of Live Wire.Por Kosciusko REMC

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Broadband and Bigfoot: Building Engagement into Your Service Strategy, With Kelly Burns 22:46

4M ago22:46

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Storytelling is a HUGE component of broadband marketing. But how can you make a technical subject engaging and memorable for your community? Kelly Burns, marketing manager at CTC in Minnesota, tells us how Bigfoot and its own Gig A. Byte monster keep people interested and engaged in broadband services.…

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(Ep 202) Regionalism - Keith Lambert - Lansing Economic Area Partnership 1:00:02

4M ago1:00:02

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Stories from the Road, a miniseries within the podcast, features the people behind the profession in the communities Devin visits and within his network of esteemed misfits. In this installment of the miniseries, Devin is joined by Keith Lambert, chief operating officer for the Lansing Economic Area Partnership in Michigan. Keith can be reached at:…

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(Ep 201) Public Engagement in Confidential Projects 29:49

4M ago29:49

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In the 1st Episode of Season 2 of Site Selectors Are People, Too, Devin responds to a listener question about how the public can get more engaged with economic development projects. How do we balance critical project confidentiality with the community's right to know what's coming next? It's not an easy topic, but it's one worth discussing. Here's …

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Rural Industrialization with mini-grids 1:38:41

4M ago1:38:41

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Send us a text In this flagship episode, we uncover the transformative power of Rural Industrialization through mini-grids with insights from industry leaders Peter Nyeko of Mandulis Energy (Uganda), Camille André-Bataille of Anka (Madagascar), and Oluwatobi Soyombo of Havenhill Synergy Limited (Nigeria). The host Nico Peterschmidt of INENSUS (Tanz…

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Harnessing Your Personal Experiences to Improve Broadband Programs, With Naylor Gray 25:48

4M ago25:48

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Speed is so 2020. To connect with today’s broadband subscribers you need data-driven storytelling, persona-based service tiers and the know-how to read digital body language. Calix's Naylor Gray shares insights from the 2024 update of Calix’s e-book, “The Definitive Guide to Subscriber Experience.” Link to the e-book: www.calix.com/forms/marketer/d…

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(Ep 111) Community Leadership - Bryant Niehoff - Uplands Science & Technology Foundation 43:23

4M ago43:23

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Stories from the Road, a miniseries within the podcast, will feature the people behind the profession in the communities Devin visits and within his network of esteemed misfits. In this first installment of the miniseries, Devin is joined by Bryant Niehoff, executive director of the Uplands Science & Technology Foundation in southwest Indiana. Brya…

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The 'Rural Mural' Program, With Marian McLemore 21:52

4M ago21:52

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Flint Energies has started a matching grant program with artists and community groups to paint murals in towns around its service territory. In addition to adding beauty to the community, they’re seeing positive economic impacts.Por Pioneer Utility Resources

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(Ep 110) The RFI Process 58:53

4M ago58:53

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In the 10th episode of Site Selectors Are People, Too, Devin takes a look at the RFI and how it informs the site selection process as a whole. We dig into how the RFI is put together and how economic developers can better tailor their efforts to increase their chances of success. If you don't get the results you want, does that mean you failed? Or …

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Cram the Van — A Community Fundraiser Becomes a Storytelling Powerhouse, With Alli Conine 19:05

5M ago19:05

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Hear how a Kansas utility delivered 159 TONS of food with a branded van, school competitions and coordinated, consistent messaging over the last 10 years.Por Pioneer Utility Resources

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All Eyes on the 2024 Hurricane Season 26:00

5M ago26:00

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The 2024 hurricane season could be especially challenging for electric co-ops and their members. NOAA is predicting above-normal Atlantic hurricane activity with up to 25 named storms—a record high for its May forecast. Learn more from Matt Rosencrans, lead hurricane outlook forecaster with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, and hear from Jeff Davis…

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(Ep 109) The Life of an Economic Developer 53:32

5M ago53:32

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In today's episode, Devin explores the realities of being an economic developer. What does it take to get the job done? What does a day in the life look like? Let's dig beyond the tip of the iceberg of being an economic developer, including what it takes to serve as the intersection between community and business. Here's some resources for those in…

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Podcasters - "The Mini-Grid Business" meets "The Energy Talk" - PART 2 15:59

5M ago15:59

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Send us a text This is part 2 of the meeting between Olu from "The Energy Talk" and Nico from "The Mini-Grid Business". In this session, we delve into the complexities, breakthroughs and innovations within the mini-grid industry based on Olu’s extensive knowledge of the electrification landscape across Africa. Below are some links to "The Energy Ta…

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Podcasters - "The Mini-Grid Business" meets "The Energy Talk" - PART 1 31:27

5M ago31:27

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Send us a text As a podcaster, you meet people and gain a good overview of what the sector is all about. Therefore, it is sometimes enlightening to talk to fellow podcasters and get their view on the sector. That is exactly what Olubunmi Olajide from the podcast "The Energy Talk" and Nico Peterschmidt from "The Mini-Grid Business" did during the En…

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Line Life – Giving Students a 40-foot View of Utility Careers, With Jessica Parr 22:24

5M ago22:24

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Want more people to apply for lineworker jobs? Show your story to high school seniors! Learn how Community Electric Co-op’s “Day in the Life of a Lineworker” student experience raises awareness of utility career paths and lineworker scholarships every spring.Por Pioneer Utility Resources

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(Ep 108) The Life of a Site Selector 52:00

5M ago52:00

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In today's episode, Devin explores the realities of being a site selector. What does it take to get the job done? What does a day in the life look like? Let's dig beyond the tip of the iceberg of being a site selector, including what it takes to manage a corporate site selection project. Note: winning clients and getting paid will be discussed in f…

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Boosting Member Engagement with Youth Programs, With Tory Tedder-Loffland 15:17

5M ago15:17

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Starting in kindergarten, the team at Oklahoma Electric Co-op offers educational programs to students throughout their school experience. Hear how the programs developed and why engaging children became a strategic focus for the utility over the last decade.Por Pioneer Utility Resources

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(Ep 107) Trust Matters 49:41

5M ago49:41

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Devin tackles a fundamental aspect of human interaction - trust. In this episode, we explore the definition of trust, how to build it, how to ruin it, and its role in economic development and site selection. Economic developers and site selectors serve as a bridge between communities and companies, requiring a focus on being trusted advisors and re…

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S2 E4: Gearing Up for Our Annual Meeting with Mike Whitaker 17:48

5M ago17:48

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Our Drive-Through Annual Meeting is quickly approaching! We sat down with Assistant Manager of Operations Mike Whitaker to reflect on our cooperative's Annual Meeting tradition and discuss the ins and outs of this year's event.Por Kosciusko REMC

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Telling Timeless Stories in Engaging Ways, With David Latona 29:13

5M ago29:13

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Energy efficiency is a story that can feel stale. Hear how Louisiana Utility Pioneers rebranded existing resources with an owl mascot and cohesive storytelling to help both staff and members be Power Smart.Por Pioneer Utility Resources

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Immediate, Irreparable Harm: The Impacts of EPA's Power Plant Rule 26:53

5M ago26:53

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The EPA recently finalized its new rule to aggressively cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants—a sweeping move that NRECA CEO Jim Matheson called “unlawful, unrealistic and unachievable." Critics across the industry have decried the regulation as a threat to reliability at a time when an already-stressed grid faces soaring demand. Hear from…

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