Co-op Energy Talk

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Oct 2026

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Join us as we discuss the latest energy news and issues that affect Cherryland Electric Cooperative, your northern Michigan member-owned utility.

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October 2, 2026Episode 1294 min

S12E16 - Board Meeting Brief, September 2026

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the September 28th Board of Directors meeting.

September 30, 2026Episode 12823 min

S12E15 - Alpine Power Plant 10th Anniversary

In this episode, Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson and Wolverine Power Cooperative President & CEO Eric Baker celebrate the 10th anniversary of Alpine Power Plant, sharing the story behind the plant, how it supports reliability and affordability, and why the decisions made a decade ago continue to benefit co-op members today.

September 11, 2026Episode 12745 min

S12E14 - Data Centers: Keeping Our Members First

In this episode, Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson and Wolverine Power Cooperative COO Zach Anderson unpack the topic of data centers, their impact on the electric grid, and how co-ops are preparing to protect members.

September 10, 2026Episode 1266 min

S12E13 - Board Meeting Brief, August 2026

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the August 24th Board of Directors meeting.

July 30, 2026Episode 1256 min

S12E12 - Board Meeting Brief, July 2026

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the July 27th Board of Directors meeting.

June 30, 2026Episode 1246 min

S12E11 - Board Meeting Brief, June 2026

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the June 22nd Board of Directors meeting.

May 21, 2026Episode 1235 min

S12E10 - Board Meeting Brief, May 2026

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the May 18th Board of Directors meeting.

May 4, 2026Episode 12221 min

S12E9 - Checking In On Your Co-op

In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk we're asking the question: "How’s the co-op doing?" Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson sits down with Board President Gabe Schneider for a big-picture conversation about where Cherryland stands today and where we’re headed next. From financial strength and system upgrades to long-term planning and future investments, they unpack the work happening behind the scenes to keep power reliable, rates competitive, and members at the center of every decision.

April 22, 2026Episode 1215 min

S12E8 - Board Meeting Brief, April 2026

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the April 20th Board of Directors meeting.

April 1, 2026Episode 12025 min

S12E7 - Hard Hats and Hot Takes with Cherryland Lineworkers

In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, we’re celebrating Lineworker Appreciation Month with a behind-the-scenes chat with two of our lineworkers, Brad Norton and Kyle Griffin. We're covering everything from what a typical day looks like to how they prepare for storms. And we couldn't miss the opportunity to get a few hot takes with a round of rapid fire questions -- including whether they'd prefer to take on one giant squirrel or 100 tiny ones.

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