Ohio's Electric Cooperatives
Recent News About Ohio's Electric Cooperatives
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Ohio's electric cooperatives clarify equipment responsibilities amid summer storms
As summer arrives, Ohio's electric cooperatives are reminding homeowners of their responsibilities regarding electric equipment.
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Ohio electric co-ops respond to Connect the Future's pole access claims
Not-for-profit electric cooperatives in Ohio have long been dedicated to providing reliable and affordable electricity since their inception in 1935.
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Project Ohio receives $70K grant for electrification work in Guatemala
In Columbus, Ohio, Project Ohio has received a $70,000 grant from the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) and the National Cooperative Services Corporation (NCSC).
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Ohio faces low risk of electricity shortfalls this summer
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has released its 2025 Summer Reliability Assessment, indicating a positive outlook for electricity supply in Ohio and other states within the PJM Interconnection.
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Ohio legislature passes House Bill 15 for energy production incentives
The Ohio legislature has approved House Bill 15, a comprehensive energy proposal designed to stimulate new power generation in the state.
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Ohio electric co-op representatives meet federal lawmakers at NRECA conference
During the last week of April, 2,000 representatives from electric cooperatives nationwide attended the 2025 NRECA Legislative Conference.
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Frontier Power linemen assist Michigan storm restoration efforts
In April, Michigan faced severe ice storms that caused significant damage throughout the state.
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Feedback highlights engagement, effectiveness in first quarter meetings
The recent evaluations from the first quarter meeting provided insights into the effectiveness of the sessions led by Woods, Azallion, and Miller.
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Advanced human performance course to address error reduction in utilities
The Safety Training & Loss Prevention Department is offering a new workshop, the Advanced Human Performance Course, led by SET Solutions.
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Ohio's Electric Cooperatives awards $56,100 in scholarships to students statewide
Ohio's Electric Cooperatives (OEC) conducted interviews in Columbus on April 15 to award scholarships to students from Ohio's electric cooperative service areas.
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Workshop aims to enhance knowledge of electric systems for non-operations personnel
Questions regarding the electrical distribution system from members can now be addressed with more confidence by personnel after attending the "Electric System Workshop for Non‐Operations Personnel."
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New instructors at COLT take on active teaching roles in 2025
Rich Klingel has advanced to the position of Senior COLT Instructor, assuming a more active role in the development of the latest instructors, Taylor Harris and Brad Vargo.
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The crucial link between sleep and safety for demanding professions
Jason Woods, an instructor in the field of Storm Training and Line Protection, discusses the importance of sleep, especially for those involved in physically demanding jobs such as linework.
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Trump signs executive orders supporting electric cooperatives and coal industry
Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives President and CEO, Craig Grooms, attended a White House event where President Trump signed four new executive orders aimed at supporting the coal industry and electric cooperatives.
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Ohio's Electric Cooperatives announce winners of 2025 scholarship competitions
Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives have announced the winners of the 2025 Louise Freeland and Ohio Line Supervisors Association (OLSA) scholarship competitions.
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Ohio legislature elects new leadership for House and Senate
After a challenging start to the legislative session and two years of intense political maneuvering, former Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) has been elected as Ohio House Speaker for the 136th General Assembly.
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Governor DeWine appoints Jon Husted to replace Vance in U.S. Senate
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted has been appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Vice President JD Vance.
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New legislators begin terms in Ohio General Assembly
Senator Susan Manchester has started her first term in the Ohio Senate as the new General Assembly began on January 6.
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Ohio's House Bill 15 aims to reform electric utility laws
A new legislative proposal, House Bill 15, has been introduced in Ohio aiming to reform the state's electric utility laws.
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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.