Power Talk

Hosted by Berkeley Electric Cooperative

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Episodes

112

Latest episode

Aug 2026

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EN-US

About the show

Berkeley Electric Cooperative's official broadcast about the cooperative, events in the community and how to be a more informed energy consumer. Join hosts Libby Roerig and Micah Ponce as they chat with community leaders and energy experts about how to make life in the Lowcountry a little brighter.

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August 1, 2026Episode 1630 min

Power Talk (S4E16) - What's a peak & how to beat it

BEC's Energy Gurus Eddie Plowden and Loretta Moore break down all the ways members can help the co-op flatten usage peaks and how it helps keep everyone's costs down.

August 1, 2026Episode 1730 min

Power Talk (S4E17) - Books on the move!

Gabbi Pace, mobile library/outreach librarian for the Berkeley County Library System, takes a little time off the road to tell us about the outreach the mobile library is providing.

July 1, 2026Episode 1530 min

Power Talk (S4E15) - Harvey's hurricane tips

VP of Operations Tommy Harvey joins the show to help members prepare for another hurricane season in the Lowcountry.

June 1, 2026Episode 1330 min

Power Talk (S4E13) - We're having a Career Fair!

Berkeley Electric's Human Resources team joins us to share information about the cooperative's second annual job fair and career expo, set for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 1.

June 1, 2026Episode 1430 min

Power Talk (S4E14) - Win a free air conditioner!

Learn why Kirkman Broadcasting and Berkeley Electric team up each year to give away free 5,000 BTU air conditioners to members of the cooperative in need. Emeritus Power Talk co-host & longtime DJ Terry Base of WJNI Gospel 106.3 and Ol Skool Hip-Hop 92.1 is our in-studio guest.

May 1, 2026Episode 1231 min

Power Talk (S4E12) - Protecting our children

· Dr. Kay Phillips, CEO of the Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center, explains how the organization is helping protect children in the Lowcountry and providing the help they need to recover from trauma.

May 1, 2026Episode 1130 min

Power Talk (S4E11) - Service charge explained

Berkeley Electric's President & CEO Mike Fuller and VP of Finance Joel Stevens break down how your dollar is spent at the cooperative to ensure you have safe, reliable electric service.

April 30, 2026Episode 1030 min

Power Talk (S4E10) - Ignite Tech Impact

Innovator Sonia Gaillard stops by to share how her creation Ignite TECH Impact is working to create the next generation of leaders and creators in northern Berkeley County.

April 1, 2026Episode 830 min

Power Talk (S4E8) - What's up in Energy Services?

Energy Guru Eddie Plowden explains the main drivers in your electric bill and the technology and services the cooperative provides to help you manage your usage.

April 1, 2026Episode 930 min

Power Talk (S4E9) - Google's community partnership

Google's Rachel Wilson joins us to share how the tech giant is partnering with Berkeley Electric to improve the lives of members who need it the most.