MECA, WPMC Testify On Energy Planning, Transmission, Choice Issues
Testimony on Senate Bill (SB) 437, 438, and other energy policy issues affecting electric co-ops was recently presented to the Senate Energy & Technology Committee in Lansing. “MECA supports many of the energy policy changes proposed in SB 437 and 438, however, there are areas that can be addressed to make this legislation even stronger,” [...]
Turk, Sovinski Are New MECA Board Members
Fred Turk (above left), of Decatur, and Daniel Sovinski, of Big Rapids, were seated and welcomed to the Michigan Electric Cooperative Association Board of Directors at their Oct. 7 meeting in Lansing. Turk will represent Midwest Energy, and was voted-in to finish out the term of Ken Swope, who retired after 20+ years of service [...]
PIE&G Communities First Fund Awards $11,115 In Grants
Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op members continue to generously assist their community, nonprofit organizations and individuals by voluntarily rounding up their electric and natural gas billings. Member contributions to the PIE&G Communities First Fund also provide funds for grants and scholarships in communities within the co-op’s area. At their September meeting, the Communities First [...]
Akers, Swope Retire From MECA Board
Ken Swope (Left) and Bob Hance (Right) Jerry Akers (Wolverine Power Marketing Cooperative) and Ken Swope (Midwest Energy Cooperative) have both retired from their positions on the Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA) Board of Directors. Swope was a MECA Board member for over 20 years, providing particular guidance on legislative issues, including visiting [...]
Record Number Attends HomeWorks Annual Meeting
A record crowd, including 184 registered delegates, attended HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative’s 78th Annual Meeting recently in Mt. Pleasant. “During the meeting our members voted to support renewal of the electric franchise ordinances in each of the 99 townships served,” said HomeWorks general manager, Mark Kappler. Guest speakers included the co-op’s 2015 Youth Tour participants, [...]
Drews Is New Midwest Safety Director
Rich Drews has been a Team Midwest fixture for 38 years, most recently in the role of line layout technician. But on Sept. 14 he started wearing a new hat as the safety and loss control director. “We added this new role in recognition of the increasing need for coordinated safety training for our employees, [...]