Latest Electric cooperative Podcast Episodes
Industry Insights: AI Disrupts Power Demand Estimates
CFC Solutions Cast - April 23, 2024 15:04 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWatch CFC Vice President Jan Ahlen for insights on data center growth and how artificial intelligence may drive significant power demand.
Industry Insights: The Challenging Future of Electric Reliability
CFC Solutions Cast - April 09, 2024 17:40 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsListen to CFC’s Alisha Pinto for an update on the electric grid, areas for concern and what cooperatives can do to enhance reliability.
Capital Credits - what you need to know
Energized! - April 02, 2024 13:18 - 7 minutesCapital Credits are how member-owners of the co-op receive a return on their investment. Learn more about those Capital Credits and how to claim them during this episode.
Industry Insights: Recent Surge in Bitcoin Prices May Impact Electric Cooperative Demand
CFC Solutions Cast - March 22, 2024 19:26 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsCFC has launched the first episode of a new videocast series—CFC Solutions Cast: Industry Insights—which will focus on bite sized pieces of industry news and how it may impact electric cooperatives. The bi-weekly videocast will feature CFC’s industry team, who will highlight the most im...
Harvesting Innovation in Local Agriculture with Nicole Hall
Flippin' the Switch - March 18, 2024 13:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsCelebrate National Agriculture Day with us as we chat with the impressive Nicole Hall, a fierce advocate for North Carolina farming and the current National Miss US Agriculture 2023! Known to many as North Carolina Nicole, she's not just a beauty queen—she's a barnyard strategist dedicated to ch...
The Evolution of AI: What Questions Should Co-ops Be Asking?
CFC Solutions Cast - February 27, 2024 17:26 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode of CFC Solutions Cast, CFC Director of Utility Research & Policy Brian Sloboda connects the dots on artificial intelligence (AI) and important business questions cooperatives should consider asking during implementation of new AI technology. He highlights cooperative use...
S5 E2: Cultivating Minds and Communities with Dr. Sonia Martin
Flippin' the Switch - February 20, 2024 19:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhen the relentless pursuit of education meets the heart of community empowerment, magic happens. Our esteemed guest, Dr. Sonia Martin, personifies this magic through her transformative journey from educator to life coach, the driving force behind Love Loud Coaching and Consulting. From profess...
S5 E1: A Current of Change with New CEO Gary Ray
Flippin' the Switch - January 26, 2024 18:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJoin us on a heartening journey with Gary Ray, the new CEO of Jones-Onslow, whose story is as electric as the industry he's passionate about. Born and bred in the soils of Red Springs, North Carolina, Gary's ascent from a curious NC State University graduate to an innovative leader at our belove...
Revving Up: 2023 Trends Accelerate into 2024
CFC Solutions Cast - January 16, 2024 15:16 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode of CFC Solutions Cast, we count down the top three Solutions Cast episodes of 2023 and discover which of those trends are accelerating into 2024. CFC Vice President of Utility Research & Policy Jan Ahlen discusses the key electric utility sector trends in store this year...
S4 E10: Our Best Moments of 2023
Flippin' the Switch - December 20, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsBuckle up for an energizing journey through 2023 and the best of Flippin' the Switch! Join us as Natalie Oldani reviews the triumphs of the past year as we unravel the most remarkable moments that defined the co-op. From groundbreaking achievements to heartwarming stories, this is your front-row...
Educating the Next Generation of Co-op CEOs—Top Tips for Developing Leadership Talent
CFC Solutions Cast - December 18, 2023 15:46 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEducating the Next Generation of Co-op CEOs—Top Tips for Developing Leadership Talent In this episode of CFC Solutions Cast, we speak with NRECA Executive and Staff Education Director Gary Pfann about what he’s learned during his more than 25 years of training cooperative executives. P...
S4 E9: The Win-Win of Paperless Billing and Automatic Drafts with Cathy Marshburn
Flippin' the Switch - November 20, 2023 20:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsReady to uncover the secrets of stress-free payment and paperless billing? Join us as we engage in a power-packed conversation with Cathy Marshburn, office manager of Jones-Onslow EMC. Cathy gives us the lowdown on the Win-Win promotion, a campaign designed to nudge members towards adopting pape...
Discover How A Midwest Cooperative is Leading the Way in Beneficial Electrification
CFC Solutions Cast - November 13, 2023 15:29 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode of CFC Solutions Cast, we speak with Hoosier Energy Member Solutions Manager Blake Kleaving and Emerging Energy Resources Senior Manager Ryan Henderson about what sets beneficial electrification apart from electrification. Hoosier Energy is a generation and transmission...
Youth Tour - Trip of a Lifetime
Energized! - October 30, 2023 19:50 - 22 minutesSYEMC Youth Tour delegate, Sarah Stephens, and Anna Jones, SYEMC HR manager, talk about Youth Tour 2023 and encourage high school juniors to apply.
A Game Changer: The Team Sport of Infrastructure Planning — Part 2
CFC Solutions Cast - October 26, 2023 14:21 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA Game Changer: The Team Sport of Infrastructure Planning In the second half of this two-part episode, we speak with Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association Director of Operations Lee Nordby and Director of Engineering Curt Cordt to discuss the dynamic field of electric utilit...
S4 E8: A Fond Farewell with Jeff Clark, CEO
Flippin' the Switch - October 26, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLet's journey through the inspiring career of Jeff Clark, our visionary CEO at Jones Onslow EMC. As he prepares to retire, Jeff opens up about his accidental entry into the electric cooperative industry and his transformative leadership. From his humble beginnings to his daring decision to move ...
A Game Changer: The Team Sport of Infrastructure Planning — Part 1
CFC Solutions Cast - September 29, 2023 15:14 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA Game Changer: The Team Sport of Infrastructure Planning In part one of this two-part episode, we speak with Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association CEO Tim Sullivan and CFO Brian Swanson to discuss the dynamic field of electric utility infrastructure planning and the tran...
S4 E7: No Barriers - A Leap of Faith with Dave Mastin
Flippin' the Switch - September 11, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOn this episode of Flippin' the Switch, Meet Dave Mastin, a retired Marine Corps member who shares his exhilarating time taking a leap of faith with the No Barriers program. He discusses the once-in-a-lifetime experience embarking on this special trip and how this opportunity allowed him to cont...
Building Trusting Relationships with Members and Employees Through Communications
CFC Solutions Cast - September 08, 2023 12:58 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode of CFC Solutions Cast, we speak with Coweta-Fayette EMC Vice President of Communications Chellie Phillips about communicating effectively with cooperative members and employees. Phillips discusses the importance of developing trusting relationships with colleagues and ex...
2023 Bright Ideas grant period open
Energized! - August 25, 2023 20:48 - 10 minutesKasey Martin talks with Bright Ideas winner, Alicia Fallaw, about the grants and the application process.
Leading by Example To Change a Cooperative’s Culture
CFC Solutions Cast - August 22, 2023 15:05 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode of CFC Solutions Cast, we speak with Southside Electric Cooperative CEO Jason Loehr about his transition from CFO to CEO. Loehr discusses his team philosophy and how he leads by example to develop culture and talent. Southside Electric Cooperative is a distribution ...
S4 E6: The Education Edition - Empowering the Minds of Students and Educators
Flippin' the Switch - August 01, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWelcome to the education edition of Flippin' the Switch! In this episode, we delve into the inspiring stories of students who had the life-changing opportunity to attend this year's Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, DC. Join us as we uncover how these young minds were given a chanc...
Discover How One Vermont Co-op Is Building a Virtual Power Plant
CFC Solutions Cast - July 25, 2023 14:36 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode of CFC Solutions Cast, we speak with Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) Innovation and Technology Leader Cyril Brunner and CFC Vice President of Utility Research & Policy Jan Ahlen about the future impact virtual power plants (VPPs) may have on the electric cooperative n...
Work Zone Safety
Energized! - June 28, 2023 18:27 - 7 minutesHost Wendy Wood talks with crew foreman and journeyman lineman about Work Zone Safety when it involves line crews.
North Carolina Co-op Uses AI To Improve Reliability, Safety
CFC Solutions Cast - June 27, 2023 16:05 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode of CFC Solutions Cast, we speak with Jeff Allen, vice president of operations, and Clayton Jones, vegetation management supervisor, from Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Corporation (JOEMC). They discuss their use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for vegetati...
S4 E5: Online Tools for Saving Energy and Money at Home
Flippin' the Switch - June 12, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEver wondered how to make the most of the energy-saving resources available for your home? Join us as we chat with Jordan Reeves from Apogee, who shares valuable insights on the fantastic free online resources we have on our website. Jordan takes us through the Home Energy Audit, explaining how ...
A Journey from Contact Center Representative to Data Scientist
CFC Solutions Cast - May 23, 2023 16:39 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode of CFC Solutions Cast, we speak with Eugene Hamrick, director of enterprise analytics and innovation for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) and BrilliT, about the growing need for electric cooperatives to consider adding data scientist skills and how his cooperative...
Outage text & email alerts go live
Energized! - May 16, 2023 17:23 - 15 minutesInformation on the new outage alerts available to members
S4 E4: Saving Money and Energy with Connect to Save
Flippin' the Switch - May 11, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHere at Jones-Onslow, we're always searching for new ways for members to save energy and money. As the warmer months approach, we have the perfect program for our members to save this summer! We install a smart thermostat into your home, and you save big! Charlie Farrell joins Steve Goodson and...
C&I Generator Loan Program Enhances Resilience
CFC Solutions Cast - April 27, 2023 19:08 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode of CFC Solutions Cast, we speak with Cherryland Electric Cooperative (CEC) Engineering & Operations Manager Frank Siepker about a generator loan program that enhances resilience and supports business continuity for commercial and industrial (C&I) member-owners. Based...
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