Cooperative News

Behind Every Light Switch: The Vital Role of Co-op Lineworkers

April 15, 2025

They’re that important—lineworkers are celebrated twice every April in the co-op world. Some electric cooperatives recognize Lineworker Appreciation Day on the second Monday of the […]

‘A Community Focus’: The Value of the Co-op Model

March 20, 2025

As electric cooperatives continue to adapt to what could be the most challenging and disruptive time in their 80-year history, recent national data validates what […]

Tech Insights: Coping With Crypto

March 18, 2025

Cryptocurrency mining presents electric cooperatives with large, near-continuous loads that can come with challenges when demand peaks. With recent forecasts predicting significant load growth nationally […]

Member Cooperatives Spotlight: I ♥ My Co-op

February 17, 2025

“My electric cooperative isn’t just a co-op, they’re like family” – a recurring theme we heard from our member cooperatives throughout the I ♥ my […]

Central Electric Power Cooperative awarded $500M for clean energy projects

January 16, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The power supplier for South Carolina’s 19 electric cooperatives has secured $500 million in federal support for an array of clean energy […]

Central Electric Power Cooperative chosen for federal clean energy program

October 25, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., has been selected to participate in a federal clean energy program that is helping rural electric utilities meet the […]

Central promotes Leslie Maley to Vice President of Power Supply and Planning

August 1, 2024

Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Leslie Maley to Vice President of Power Supply and Planning. Maley brings a […]

Central Board Appoints Berl Davis As Chairman

July 24, 2024

Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is proud to announce that its board of directors has appointed A Berl Davis as board chair to succeed Paul […]

Central Electric Power Cooperative CEO Rob Hochstetler honored by Rose-Hulman Alumni Association

May 2, 2024

Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. CEO Rob Hochstetler has been recognized with the highest honor bestowed by the alumni association of the prestigious Rose-Hulman Institute […]

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