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One Fund, One Family: Cooperative Family Fund Hopes to Reach $1M Goal by End of Year

In the cooperative world, the sense of belonging to a tight-knit community is a core value. For those who work in cooperatives, the concept of being part of an extended family is not just a saying but a lived reality. NRECA President Tony Anderson, a veteran in the cooperative field and retired CEO of [...]

By |December 1st, 2023|MECA News|0 Comments

Michigan Electric Co-ops Contribute Billions to State Economy, Says Latest Report

A recent report reveals the substantial economic influence of electric cooperatives in the United States, showcasing their significant contributions to job creation, income, and overall economic growth. This analysis, titled "Economic Powerhouses: The Economic Impacts of America’s Electric Cooperatives," also highlights the impact at the state level, over a five-year period, with impressive numbers [...]

By |October 30th, 2023|MECA News|Comments Off on Michigan Electric Co-ops Contribute Billions to State Economy, Says Latest Report

Baaa-ck to Basics: Sheep-powered Vegetation Management Adds to Sustainable Solutions

In a world where sustainability and environmental responsibility are at the forefront, innovative approaches are emerging to manage the challenges posed by vegetation around solar arrays. Spartan Renewable Energy and Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC) found an eco-friendly solution to this challenge by collaborating with Dussel's Farm Market and Greenhouse, who use sheep for vegetation [...]

By |October 25th, 2023|MECA News|Comments Off on Baaa-ck to Basics: Sheep-powered Vegetation Management Adds to Sustainable Solutions

Safety Training Shows the Power of Collaboration

MECA’s safety training workshop has been a cornerstone event in the lineworker community, bringing together seasoned professionals from various utilities. The purpose of the training is to provide a platform for continuing education that is often hard to come by once a lineworker finishes their initial training. The lineworkers, despite working for different utilities, [...]

By |September 1st, 2023|MECA News|Comments Off on Safety Training Shows the Power of Collaboration

MPSC Supports MECA’s Position on Outage Credits Order

MECA secured a significant accomplishment for its member distribution cooperatives recently with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). MPSC delivered favorable news by addressing the applicability of outage credits to electric cooperatives. The original order was a result of last winter’s severe ice and snowstorms that hit Michigan businesses and residents [...]

By |July 28th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on MPSC Supports MECA’s Position on Outage Credits Order

Inaugural Quad States Safety Leadership Conference Is a Hit

In late April, nearly 70 up-and-coming lineworkers from around the country participated in the first ever Lineworker, Safety, Training & Leadership Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. Unlike other training conferences, these individuals were selected through a nomination process that was meant to identify people who actively influence the safety culture at their utility. The goal [...]

By |May 17th, 2023|MECA News|Comments Off on Inaugural Quad States Safety Leadership Conference Is a Hit
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