MECA News

Michigan Delegation Unites to Support Federal Disaster Relief After Devastating Ice Storm In late March, an unprecedented ice storm tore through northern Michigan and parts of the Upper Peninsula, leaving behind a trail of downed trees, damaged power lines, and widespread outages that affected tens of thousands of electric cooperative members. Months later, the physical cleanup may be mostly complete, but [...]

LANSING, Mich.—After an extensive executive search, the Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA) Board announced today that John Kran will succeed Craig Borr as MECA’s next Chief Executive Officer. Borr, set to retire on March 14, has served as CEO of MECA since 2012 and has been a fierce co-op advocate for over 40 years. John Kran most recently served as the National Legislative [...]

The Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA) is excited to provide innovative safety training by leveraging virtual reality (VR) to provide zero-risk, immersive learning experiences for Michigan's electric cooperatives. As electric co-ops continue to prioritize safety and efficiency, MECA's VR training program is setting a new standard for preparing lineworkers for the challenges they face in the field. A New Approach to Safety Training [...]

After ten days of travel and hard work in Florida, Michigan’s co-op lineworkers have safely returned home. They were part of a national response, with over 15 states sending crews to help restore power in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Nearly 30 Michigan lineworkers answered the call, joining their counterparts to bring electricity back to communities devastated by the storm. The [...]

As Hurricane Milton churns toward Florida, bringing with it the threat of fierce winds and power outages, help is already on the way. Over the weekend, Florida Electric Cooperative Association reached out to MECA and other cooperatives across the country asking for help in anticipation of Hurricane Milton. More than 15 states answered the call, with some coming as far away [...]

Chief Executive Officer The Board of Directors for the Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA) is seeking their next Chief Executive Officer to continue the strong partnership and reputation it has with stakeholders from across the country and its member cooperatives who collectively serve nearly 300,000 consumer-members and businesses in Michigan. The current CEO, Craig Borr, will retire in March 2025 after 12 [...]

MECA President Craig Borr presents Sen. Debbie Stabenow with NRECA Distinguished Service Award The 2024 NRECA Regions 1 & 4 Meeting, held in Grand Rapids, MI, from September 4–6, brought together electric cooperative CEOs, general managers, directors, voting delegates and key staff to discuss critical industry challenges, share knowledge, and explore the future of energy for rural America. The event kicked [...]

Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA) Chief Executive Officer Craig Borr recently notified the cooperative’s Board of Directors of his plan to retire in March 2025 after a remarkable career of more than 40 years serving Michigan’s electric cooperative interests. “For over a decade and during times of tremendous transition in Michigan we are deeply grateful for Craig’s sound leadership, strategic vision, and steady [...]