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Co-op Energy Talk
Join us as we discuss the latest energy news and issues that affect Cherryland Electric Cooperative, your northern Michigan member-owned utility.
Episodes
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S12E16 - Board Meeting Brief, October 2026
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the October 26th Board of Directors meeting.
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S12E16 - Board Meeting Brief, September 2026
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the September 28th Board of Directors meeting.
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S12E15 - Alpine Power Plant 10th Anniversary
In this episode, Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson and Wolverine Power Cooperative President & CEO Eric Baker celebrate the 10th anniversary…
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S12E14 - Data Centers: Keeping Our Members First
In this episode, Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson and Wolverine Power Cooperative COO Zach Anderson unpack the topic of data centers, their…
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S12E13 - Board Meeting Brief, August 2026
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the August 24th Board of Directors meeting.
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S12E12 - Board Meeting Brief, July 2026
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the July 27th Board of Directors meeting.
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S12E11 - Board Meeting Brief, June 2026
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the June 22nd Board of Directors meeting.
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S12E10 - Board Meeting Brief, May 2026
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the May 18th Board of Directors meeting.
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S12E9 - Checking In On Your Co-op
In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk we're asking the question: "How’s the co-op doing?" Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson sits down with Board President Gabe…
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S12E8 - Board Meeting Brief, April 2026
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the April 20th Board of Directors meeting.
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S12E7 - Hard Hats and Hot Takes with Cherryland Lineworkers
In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, we’re celebrating Lineworker Appreciation Month with a behind-the-scenes chat with two of our lineworkers, Brad Norton…
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S12E6 - Board Meeting Brief, March 2026
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the March 23rd Board of Directors meeting.
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S12E5 - Why FEMA Matters
You might remember – about a year ago northern Michigan was hit with a devastating ice storm. Trees were coated in ice like glass, power poles and trees were…
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S12E4 - Board Meeting Brief, February 2026
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the February 23rd Board of Directors meeting.
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S12E3 - Cherryland's Drone Inspection Program: A New Perspective
In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle is joined by Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson and Communication & Controls Field…
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S12E2 - Board Meeting Brief, January 2026
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the January 19th Board of Directors meeting.
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S12E1 - More Ways to Save: Inside Cherryland’s Energy Waste Reduction Programs
In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle sits down with Cherryland Electric Cooperative’s Energy Use Advisor, Tammy Haworth, to break down…
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S11E22 - Board Meeting Brief, December 2025
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the December 15th Board of Directors meeting.
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S11E21 - Board Meeting Brief, November 2025
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the November 17th Board of Directors meeting.
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S11E20 - The Co-op Difference: How Capital Credits Come Back to You
In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson sits down with Board Chair Gabe Schneider to unpack one of the most unique benefits of…
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S11E19 - Board Meeting Brief, October 2025
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the October 27th Board of Directors meeting.
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S11E18 - Celebrating Co-op Month: Meet the People Behind Cherryland
In this special Co-op Month episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle highlights the people who make Cherryland Electric Cooperative unique. Hear from…
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S11E17 - Board Meeting Brief, September 2025
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the September 22nd Board of Directors meeting.
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S11E16 - By the Numbers: What Cherryland’s KRTA Metrics Reveal
In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle sits down with Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and CFO Brad Pavwoski to break down the co-op's Key…
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S11E15 – Breaking Down MEAP: New Charges, New Opportunities for Members
In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle talks with Cherryland’s Sonya Sias and the Salvation Army’s Patty Steele about changes to the…
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S11E14 - Board Meeting Brief, July 2025
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the July 28th Board of Directors meeting.
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S11E13 - Behind the Scenes of Energy Policy: What It Means for Cherryland Members
In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, host Courtney Doyle welcomes Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA) President…
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S11E12 - Board Meeting Brief, June 2025
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the June 24th Board of Directors meeting.
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S11E11 - Celebrating Community: Incredible Mo’s Partnership with Cherryland
In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Communications and Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle sits down with Chris Mohrhardt, owner of Incredible Mo’s, to…
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S11E10 - Board Meeting Brief, May 2025
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the May 19th Board of Directors meeting.
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S11E9 - Counting Every Voice: A Deep Dive into Cherryland’s Election Process
In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland’s Courtney Doyle is joined by Matt Fiala from Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) to take members behind the scenes…
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S11E8 - Board Meeting Brief, April 2025
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the April 21st Board of Directors meeting.
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S11E7 - Board Meeting Brief, March 2025
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the March 31st Board of Directors meeting.
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S11E6 - Peaking Plants, Peak Performance: How Natural Gas Supports the Grid
In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and Wolverine Power Cooperative CEO Eric Baker join host Courtney Doyle to explore the…
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S11E5 - Planning for the Future: Cherryland’s Approach to Reliability and Rates
In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and Board President Gabe Schneider join Courtney Doyle to break down how Cherryland tracks…
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S11E4 - Board Meeting Brief, February 2025
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the February 23rd Board of Directors meeting.
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S11E3 - From Data to Demand: Data Centers and AI's Impact on the Grid
In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland’s Courtney Doyle chats with CoBank Knowledge Exchange economists Teri Viswanath and Jeff Johnston about the…
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S11E2 - Board Meeting Brief, January 2025
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the January 21st Board of Directors meeting.
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S11E1 - Enhancing Reliability: Cherryland's 2025 System Upgrades
In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, CEO Rachel Johnson and COO Frank Siepker discuss Cherryland Electric Cooperative's ambitious plans for 2025. From…
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S10E23 - Board Meeting Brief, December 2024
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the December 16th Board of Directors meeting.
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S10E22 - Understanding Capital Credits: A Cooperative Advantage
This year, Cherryland Electric Cooperative is retiring $570,000 in capital credits back to its members—a clear benefit of co-op membership. Join CEO Rachel…
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S10E21 - Board Meeting Brief, November 2024
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the November 25th Board of Directors meeting.
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S10E20 - Resilience and Reliability: Cherryland’s Year in Review
Cherryland Electric Cooperative has had a big year, from enhancing grid reliability to advancing sustainability efforts, and we’re here to share the story. In…
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S10E19 - Board Meeting Brief, October 2024
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the October 28th Board of Directors meeting.
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S10E18 - Courage and Care: Spotlight on Breast Cancer Awareness
Join Cherryland's Communications and Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle as she sits down with CEO Rachel Johnson to discuss her personal journey through…
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S10E17 - Board Meeting Brief, September 2024
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the September 23rd Board of Directors meeting.
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S10E16 - Leading The Way To 100% Carbon Free By 2030
Join Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle as she sits down with Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson and Wolverine Power…
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S10E15 - Board Meeting Brief, August 2024
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the August 19th Board of Directors meeting.
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S10E14 - Board Meeting Brief, July 2024
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the July 22nd Board of Directors meeting.
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S10E13 - The Power of Partnership: Cherryland and Wolverine
Join Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle as she sits down with Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson and Wolverine Power…
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S10E12 - Board Meeting Brief, June 2024
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the June 24th Board of Directors meeting.
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S10E11 - The State of Our Co-op: A Year in Retrospect
Join Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle in this episode of the 'Co-op Energy Talk Podcast' as she sits down with CEO Rachel Johnson to…
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S10E10 - Board Meeting Brief, May 2024
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the May 20 Board of Directors meeting.
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S10E9 - Grid Technology: Cherryland's New Metering Upgrade
Join Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle in this episode of the "Co-op Energy Talk Podcast" as we dive into Cherryland Electric…
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S10E8 - Board Meeting Brief, April 2024
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the April 22 Board of Directors meeting.
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S10E7 - Shining a Light on Cybersecurity
In this episode, Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle sits down with Patrick Kelley, the founder of Léargas Security and Critical Path…
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S10E6 - Board Meeting Brief, March 2024
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the March 18 Board of Directors meeting.
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S10E5 - Striking the Balance and Navigating a Rate Change
In this episode, Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle sits down with Cherryland's CEO, Rachel Johnson, and Controller Brad Pavwaski to delve…
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S10E4 - Board Meeting Brief, February 2024
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the February 19 Board of Directors meeting.
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S10E3 - Making the Grade
Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses with Cherryland's COO Frank Siepker about the monumental achievement of reaching 99.99% electric…