Co-op Energy Talk

S1E9 - Meet Wolverine Power Cooperative (Part 1 of 3)

Listen in as we sit down with Eric Baker, the CEO of Wolverine Power Cooperative. Learn about how Wolverine has overcome past challenges to become the success story they are today. You can learn more about Wolverine at https://www.wpsci.com/.

S1E8 - TC Energy Talk discusses Michigan's Energy Policy

A discussion about Governor Snyder's proposed energy policy for Michigan with representatives from Northern Michigan electric utilities and the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce.

S1E7 - Governor Snyder's Energy Policy

On March 13, Governor Snyder proposed several changes to Michigan's energy policy. The legislature is working on an aggressive timeline to pass that policy. Listen in as we sit down with Craig Borr, the CEO of the Michigan Electric Cooperative Association, to discuss the details of the policy proposals and how they will affect co-op members.

S1E6 - Nuclear Energy

Nuclear energy is a reliable, carbon-free way to generate electricity. Despite it's many benefits, there are no new nuclear plants being built in the US. In this podcast we discuss the potential benefits and challenges the nuclear industry faces.

S1E5 - TC Energy Talk on Reliability Effects of Closing Coal Plants

A discussion of upcoming electric capacity shortfalls in Michigan with representatives from Northern Michigan electric utilities and the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce.

S1E4 - Lessons from Germany

Germany has a lot of renewable energy and distributed generation but they also have very high energy costs. In this podcast we dig into how they got were they are today and what we can learn from their example.

S1E3 - TC Energy Talk discusses Solar Energy

A discussion of solar energy with representatives from Northern Michigan electric utilities and the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce.

S1E2 - Meet TC Energy Talk

Learn more about the challenges facing the electric utility industry today. Features representatives from Consumers Energy, DTE Energy, Traverse City Light & Power, Cherryland Electric Cooperative, and the Traverse City Chamber

S1E1 - The Cooperative Difference

Did you know that not all utilities are created equal? Check out our podcast to learn what makes electric co-ops different and why everyone should want to be a co-op member!