Rebuilding New Orleans
Published: February 27th, 2009 in: Annual MeetingNew Orleans plays host every year to millions of visitors who come from all over the globe. They come from small towns; they come from big cities. They come to savor the exotic Creole cuisine... Read more
Youth Tour Essay
Published: February 27th, 2009 in: Annual MeetingLife is like an ever-changing ocean, full of wonder, possibilities, and danger. On the bright sunny days, the weather is perfect for sailing the calm waters. However, when the storm comes... Read more
Texas Assistant is Co-op Idol
Published: February 27th, 2009 in: Annual MeetingDressed in their best duds, the eight contestants are milling around in the dim backstage light. After months of preparation and anticipation, only a dark blue curtain stands between them and the... Read more
Smart Grid Comes in Many Sizes
Published: February 27th, 2009 in: Annual MeetingRick Schmidt doesn’t blame anyone who leaves a tech expo thinking you can buy Smart Grid in a box. “If you look back at other kinds of automation programs,” he said, “you can buy a... Read more
A Financial Side to Saving Energy
Published: February 27th, 2009 in: Annual MeetingA commitment to energy efficiency initiatives can help co-ops put a bright spot on the current gloom of economic distress. That was the conclusion at a forum on “The Financial Side of... Read more
Stimulus Could Benefit Members
Published: February 27th, 2009 in: Annual MeetingWhen a new administration takes office, action on items such as energy and conservation is usually well down the list of priorities, according to Jeffrey Genzer, general counsel to several energy... Read more
Harvesting a Co-op’s Grassroots
Published: February 27th, 2009 in: Annual MeetingOur Energy, Our Future is all about galvanizing consumer-members. And lest anyone question the value of a good grassroots campaign, a top official of the Iowa statewide wants to set the record... Read more
ACRE Joins Affordability Fight
Published: February 27th, 2009 in: Annual MeetingWith congressional action on climate change looming in as few as 90 days, NRECA CEO Glenn English gave ACRE® members their marching orders. “Talk to those who are not here today, explain... Read more
Passing the Democracy Test
Published: February 27th, 2009 in: Annual MeetingA flood of handwritten questions prompted panelists to scrap their prepared remarks at the first of two sessions of the forum on “Under Scrutiny: Does Your Cooperative Pass the Democracy... Read more
Stimulus is Focus in Ad Campaign
Published: February 27th, 2009 in: Annual MeetingOn the day President Obama signed the stimulus bill, Touchstone Energy® announced that it has prepared TV spots explaining the benefits of the legislation to consumer-members. “We... Read more