Recent News About Ohio's Electric Cooperatives
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Evolution in risk assessment emphasizes open communication over mere compliance
The evolution of risk assessment in the electric utility industry has been a focal point over the past decade.
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Electric co-op leader urges Trump for action on national energy policy
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) has reached out to former President Donald Trump with a letter highlighting the critical state of the nation's energy policy.
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Community foundation allocates over $20K in grants to charitable groups
The Community Foundation of Ohio's Electric Cooperatives has announced the approval of $20,500 in grants to various charitable organizations.
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Ohio faces risk of electricity shortage during extreme winter weather
Ohio and several regions in the United States face an increased risk of electricity shortages during extreme cold weather this winter, according to a report by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC).
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Students gain insight into Ohio politics during Cooperative Youth Day
On October 22, students from Lorain-Medina Rural Electric, North Central Electric, and Firelands Electric cooperatives participated in the Cooperative Youth Day in Columbus.
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Hurricane Helene causes widespread devastation across multiple U.S. states
A low-pressure system that formed in the western Caribbean Sea on September 22, 2024, developed into a tropical storm named Helene by the National Hurricane Center two days later.
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Electric co-ops send aid for hurricane relief after overwhelming response
Lorain-Medina Rural Electric and North Central Electric responded to a call for help from a small community in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. The hurricane left families in the rural area cut off from aid, as roads were washed away, creating an urgent need for food, water, and basic supplies.
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Ohio co-op leaders discuss EPA rules and postal service proposals in Washington
In mid-September, nine cooperative CEOs and members of the Ohio Electric Cooperatives (OEC) leadership visited Capitol Hill. Their visit was part of the annual "CEO Fly-In," where they met with nearly half of the Ohio Congressional delegation. The discussions centered on concerns about several U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and their potential negative impacts on Buckeye Power and cooperative members.
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Ohio Cooperative Living magazine earns national awards at editors' association meeting
Ohio Cooperative Living magazine has been recognized nationally at the Statewide Editors Association annual meeting held from September 22 to 25 in Louisville. The publication received accolades in the "Willies" awards, which honor excellence among co-op statewide magazines.
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Ohio electric cooperatives provide mutual aid after Hurricane Helene
Electric cooperatives in Ohio are extending mutual aid to co-ops in North and South Carolina following Hurricane Helene. The hurricane left millions without power across the Southeast and Midwest.
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Buckeye Power receives federal funding for renewable energy projects
Buckeye Power, Inc. has been selected as one of 16 electric cooperatives nationwide to receive part of $7.3 billion in funding aimed at developing renewable energy projects for Ohio’s 24 electric cooperatives. The announcement will be made by President Joe Biden and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack during a visit to Wisconsin, highlighting the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Frontier Power holds annual meetings; discusses new regulations
Frontier Power and Frontier Propane held their Annual Meetings on Friday, July 26th at the Frontier Power facility, with approximately 700 members and guests in attendance.
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Pioneer Electric names Tom Musick as new President and CEO
The Pioneer Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Tom Musick as its new President and CEO. Musick will succeed Ron Salyer, who is set to retire on September 16 after 27 years of service, including 23 years as CEO.
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Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative announces plan for high-speed fiber internet
On July 18, 2024, the Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) Board of Trustees unanimously voted to offer fiber internet as a new service. This decision follows several feasibility studies conducted earlier this year. The board aims to provide high-speed, reliable internet to its electric membership via fiber-to-the-home.
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Community Foundation awards $6K in grants to charitable organizations
Columbus, OH - The board of The Community Foundation of Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives approved seven grants totaling $6,000 to various charitable organizations nominated by OEC and cooperative employees. The grants were approved in late July 2024, and funds are in the process of being presented to the community organizations.
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Moriah Doherty joins Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives’ Government Affairs team
Former Ohio Senate staffer Moriah Doherty has joined Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives’ (OEC) Government Affairs team as the new Program Administrator. In her role, Doherty will manage and promote America’s Electric Cooperatives PAC (formerly ACRE), assist in coordinating legislative and political events, and support the Government Affairs and Economic Development teams.
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RESAP reports progress on Commitment to Zero Contacts Phase 2
RESAP and CtZ Phase 2 is in full swing. The organization has facilitated four of nine observations to date. It has been a productive year with significant improvements identified in each of the first four sessions. In total, RESAP has conducted 22 CtZ Phase 2 sessions in Ohio.
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How risk assessment has evolved: Fostering trust through coaching
This article is the second in a series of three written in response to input provided for the Co-op Forum in the April 2024 edition of RE Magazine.
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COLT graduates 27 apprentices amid ongoing pandemic challenges
The COLT training center has announced the graduation of 27 apprentices who began their training in 2020. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the center, along with electric cooperatives across Ohio, maintained operations to ensure safety and continued education.
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Rural electric cooperatives emphasize unseen benefits in enhancing worker safety
This time of year, there is a heightened sense of alert due to the rise in electrical contact incidents during the summer months with increased exposure. "Let's keep that conversation alive," said Dwight Miller, Senior Director of Safety Training and Loss Prevention at Ohio's Electric Cooperatives.