With Great Power
Bringing the electric co-op into the 21st century
Oct 31, 2023
They discuss the importance of clean energy and how electric cooperatives need to evolve. They received a $38 million grant for grid improvement projects and plan to implement a new energy management system. They also talk about the advantages and challenges of electric co-ops in the energy transition. They have ambitious plans for electric vehicle adoption and emphasize the need to challenge the status quo and embrace change.
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- Investing in technologies like smart meters and distributed energy resources management systems is crucial for electric cooperatives to meet the increasing demand for power and achieve clean energy goals.
- Electric cooperatives, with their consumer-centric approach and higher adoption of advanced metering infrastructure, have the advantage of engaging members and driving the transition to clean energy.
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The Need for Evolution in Electric Cooperatives
Peter Mahorro, Chief Strategy and Technology Innovation Officer at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC), discusses the need for electric cooperatives to evolve as we transition to a cleaner and more efficient electricity grid. With a massive grant to fund grid improvement projects, REC is investing in technologies like smart meters and distributed energy resources management systems to meet the increasing demand for power. Mahorro emphasizes the importance of using all available resources, both behind and in front of the meter, to ensure reliable and affordable electricity. This project is expected to have a significant impact in achieving REC's clean energy goals.
