Midwest Field Staff Helps Revamp NISC Program
Last year, Midwest Energy Cooperative hooked up its electric ops field staff with mobile technology that allows them to access a program called iVue®. After a training and support period, the co-op collected input from them on how the technology could be more efficient and effective in their daily work, and then submitted requests for [...]
Great Lakes Energy Employees Help Safety Program
As part of their new Safety Awareness Program, Great Lakes Energy (GLE) employees are encouraged to submit safety suggestions to their loss control department. Anything determined to require immediate action is addressed appropriately, while items of less urgency are reviewed by the co-op’s safety committee each quarter, with recommendations following. Valid safety tips can earn [...]
Presque Isle Director Allen Barr Passes
A Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op (PIE&G) director who was known for his ready smile, willingness to help others, and enjoyment of life, passed away on July 25, surrounded by his family. Allen Barr, 63, served on the PIE&G board for nearly 29 years. He was elected chairman for two years, with many more [...]
Co-ops Support Big Brothers Big Sisters Trail Races
Join Cherryland Electric Cooperative and Wolverine Power Cooperative as they support the 3rd running of the Big Little Trail Races on Aug. 23 in Buckley, MI (southern Grand Traverse County). All proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Michigan and help serve about 300 kids in need of adult mentorship each year. There [...]
Hance Testifies Before U.S. House Subcommittee on Broadband
Bob Hance, CEO of Midwest Energy Cooperative, testified before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development and Credit on July 29 in Washington, D.C., about the Co-op’s efforts to bring high speed internet service to rural areas. His testimony is intended to open up funding and policy change for broadband solutions. Midwest Energy has [...]
Thumb Co-op Announces Solar Project
DTE Energy and Thumb Electric Cooperative (TEC) will soon break ground on a 665-kilowatt solar energy system on the co-op’s property in Caro. The $2.5 million system, with over 2,600 photovoltaic modules, will cover over three acres and connect directly with DTE's grid. It will have the capacity to power about 100 homes when it’s [...]