Operations
Operations
‘Just Being a Good Neighbor’: S.C. Co-op Builds Roosting Line for Doves
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative sees the dove roosting project as “being a good neighbor.”
Operations
Unprecedented Mail Rate Hike Could Hit Co-ops and Statewides Hard
Effective Aug. 29, USPS will increase rates for nonprofit marketing mail by an average of 7.8%.
Safety
Trial by Fire: Co-ops Apply Lessons Learned From Catastrophic Wildfires
Electric co-ops agree: Wildfire mitigation “comes down to prevention and protecting our members.
Safety
Meteorologists Warn of Another Active Hurricane Season This Year
Electric cooperatives serving coastal states should prepare for another active hurricane season.
Vegetation Management and Rights of Way
Duck Tale: Co-op Crew Takes Time to Keep a Special Pet Out of Harm’s Way
A co-op tree crew draws member praise for an act of kindness they might have ducked.
Safety
Michigan Co-op to Help With COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Its Community
Vaccinations are just the start for a Michigan co-op determined to help control the pandemic.
Vegetation Management and Rights of Way
South Carolina Co-op Does Its Part to Help Endangered Woodpecker Rebound
G&T prioritizes preservation of woodpecker’s habitat in plans for new power line.
Safety
‘Electricity Is Life’: Co-ops Restore Power After Back-to-Back Hurricanes
Jeff Davis and Beauregard co-ops lost 100% power twice after being hit by Hurricanes Laura and Del
Safety
Tropical Storm Complicates Hurricane Restoration Work for Louisiana Co-ops
Co-op crews head for convention center as tropical storm prompts closure of temporary camp.
Safety
‘The Damage Is Unspeakable’: An Oregon Co-op Leader’s Emotional Letter on Wildfire Restoration Work
Consumers Power Inc. CEO discusses wildfire damage and heroic work of line crews.