EKPC Names Don Mosier as Next President & Chief Executive Officer
Posted on Jan 2, 2026 in Press Release | Comments Off on EKPC Names Don Mosier as Next President & Chief Executive Officer
Don Mosier has been appointed the next president and CEO of East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) after serving as EKPC’s chief operating officer and executive vice president since 2010. Mosier will lead efforts to expand generation and transmission resources to support growing energy needs while ensuring reliable and affordable power for homes and businesses.
NW Electric Appoints Loren Haines as CEO and General Manager
Posted on Nov 26, 2025 in Press Release | Comments Off on NW Electric Appoints Loren Haines as CEO and General Manager
NW Electric Power Cooperative has named Loren Haines as its next Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, effective January 2, 2026. Haines brings 27 years of experience in the electric cooperative industry, including a decade as General Manager of North Central Missouri Electric Cooperative, where he led initiatives to improve reliability and member satisfaction.
Co-Op Leaders Tout that New Executive Orders Enhance Electric Grid Reliability
Posted on Apr 10, 2025 in Press Release | Comments Off on Co-Op Leaders Tout that New Executive Orders Enhance Electric Grid Reliability
President Trump signed new executive orders aimed at boosting the reliability of the electric grid by supporting coal-fired power plants and removing regulatory barriers. Electric cooperative leaders praised these actions, emphasizing the importance of always-available energy sources like coal to meet rising electricity demand. The orders are seen as part of a broader strategy to...
Vermont Electric Cooperative Leverages AI to Strengthen Grid Resilience Against Severe Weather
Posted on Mar 28, 2025 in Grid & Infrastructure, Press Release | Comments Off on Vermont Electric Cooperative Leverages AI to Strengthen Grid Resilience Against Severe Weather
Vermont Electric Cooperative is partnering with Rhizome, a software that uses AI and machine learning to identify vulnerable points in their power grid, to better prepare for severe weather events. This software will help the utility prioritize investments and mitigate damage from increasingly severe storms without significantly impacting rates for their low-income customers....
North Dakota Co-Ops Receive $1.5B for Renewable Infrastructure
Posted on Jan 24, 2025 in Press Release | Comments Off on North Dakota Co-Ops Receive $1.5B for Renewable Infrastructure
Great River Energy and Basin Electric Cooperative in North Dakota received over $1.5 billion from the USDA’s New ERA program. Great River Energy will use $794 million to procure 1,275 megawatts of renewable energy, creating over 1,600 jobs and emissions by over 5.49 million tons annually. Basin Electric will use $775 million to enhance renewable energy assets, creating jobs and...
Oglethorpe Power Corporation Selects Annalisa Bloodworth as new CEO
Posted on Nov 11, 2024 in Press Release | Comments Off on Oglethorpe Power Corporation Selects Annalisa Bloodworth as new CEO
Oglethorpe Power Corporation has selected Annalisa Bloodworth as its new CEO effective February 1, 2025. Bloodworth will transition from the role of Senior Vice President and General Counsel, which she has held since 2017. Prior to her role at Oglethorpe, Bloodworth was an associate at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP.
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. Invests $1 Billion in New Gas and Solar Generation to Meet Regional Power Demand
Posted on Nov 7, 2024 in Press Release | Comments Off on Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. Invests $1 Billion in New Gas and Solar Generation to Meet Regional Power Demand
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. (AECC) is investing nearly $1B for over 1 gigawatt of new natural gas generation, including a $850 million plant in Texas and an expanded Arkansas facility, to address capacity needs in the Southwest Power Pool market. The projects, set for completion by 2028, aim to replace retiring coal capacity and support steady demand growth, alongside new solar...
$97 Million Awarded to Rural Electric Co-ops for Grid Resilience
Posted on Oct 17, 2024 in Press Release | Comments Off on $97 Million Awarded to Rural Electric Co-ops for Grid Resilience
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), Georgia Transmission Corporation, and eleven rural electric utilities have been selected to negotiate contracts for over $97 million in federal funding from the Department of Energy’s Grid Resilience and Innovative Partnerships (GRIP) program to enhance grid resilience. The consortium will focus on completing...
Taylor River Hydropower Project Brings Clean Energy to Gunnison Valley
Posted on Sep 19, 2024 in Press Release | Comments Off on Taylor River Hydropower Project Brings Clean Energy to Gunnison Valley
The Gunnison County Electric Association (GCEA) and Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association (UVWUA) have completed the Taylor River Hydropower project, a 500-kilowatt hydroelectric facility at Taylor Park Dam. This $3.6 million project will generate enough clean energy to power approximately 500 local homes and businesses. GCEA aims to produce 5% of its energy locally through solar...
Biden Administration Announces $7.3 Billion Clean Energy Investment for Rural Communities
Posted on Sep 5, 2024 in Press Release | Comments Off on Biden Administration Announces $7.3 Billion Clean Energy Investment for Rural Communities
President Joe Biden and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced over $7.3 billion in financing for rural electric cooperatives to support clean energy projects through the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program, a component of the Inflation Reduction Act. The first round of selected projects (sixteen (16) projects in total) will reduce greenhouse gases by...
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