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Mastering the Craft: JMAP Graduates Prepare for the Future of Linework

2025-05-20T11:49:58-04:00May 19th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Electric lineworkers are the backbone of Michigan’s power grid—weathering storms, climbing poles, and working around the clock to ensure electricity flows safely to homes and businesses. Thanks to the Joint Michigan Apprentice Program (JMAP), a new group of graduates is now ready to take on that responsibility with confidence and skill. Thirty-three lineworkers graduated from the Joint Michigan Apprentice Program (JMAP) this year, officially [...]

2025 NRECA Legislative Conference Recap

2025-05-18T16:55:58-04:00May 18th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Co-op Leaders Engage Lawmakers at 2025 NRECA Legislative Conference More than 2,000 electric cooperative leaders from across the country traveled to Washington, D.C., this April to participate in the NRECA 2025 Legislative Conference, including delegates from Michigan’s co-ops. The annual event provides a valuable opportunity for co-op representatives to connect directly with members of Congress and share perspectives on the issues shaping energy [...]

Weathering the Worst: Michigan Co-ops Rally After Historic Storms

2025-04-17T13:46:55-04:00April 17th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Ice is part of life in Michigan, but rarely does it arrive with the fury that struck our state this spring. What began as a peaceful snowfall quickly escalated into a severe, historic ice storm that left a lasting mark on the region—and showed the true grit of Michigan’s electric cooperatives. As thick layers of ice built up across Northern Michigan, beauty turned [...]

John Kran Named New CEO of the Michigan Electric Cooperative Association

2025-01-31T13:31:55-05:00January 31st, 2025|MECA News|

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 [...]

Michigan Electric Cooperative Association Uses Virtual Reality for Zero-Risk Safety Training

2024-11-20T14:12:32-05:00November 20th, 2024|MECA News|

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 [...]

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Unity in Action: What Mutual Aid Teaches Us

2024-11-01T09:45:09-04:00October 31st, 2024|MECA News|

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 [...]

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Riding Out the Storm Together: Michigan Co-op Lineworkers Answer Florida’s Call

2024-10-10T08:35:25-04:00October 8th, 2024|MECA News|

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 [...]

MECA Launches Nationwide Search for Next CEO

2024-10-08T09:18:41-04:00October 3rd, 2024|MECA News|

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 [...]

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Michigan Hosts 2024 Regions 1 & 4 Meeting in Grand Rapids, MI

2024-09-16T09:17:10-04:00September 12th, 2024|MECA News|

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 [...]

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