This course provides an overview of what directors need to know about parliamentary procedure to become more effective participants in board meetings. Participants will understand the purpose and use of proper procedure in business meetings and become familiar with the basic structure and content of Robert’s Rules of Order. Key topics: How parliamentary procedure help […]

The continuing evolution of the structure of the electric industry in the U.S. has brought about increased scrutiny by consumers and regulators. As a result, many electric cooperatives are being challenged to make sure their bylaws adequately address new situations including changing membership, “large load” exceptions to some state territorial laws, diversified services, distributed generation, […]

This course focuses on the importance of technology planning by examining today’s emerging technologies using four questions: What will the technology do for the membership? What will it do for […]

The jointly developed (NRECA and CFC) publication titled, Rate Strategies for 21st Century Challenges, A Guide to Rate Innovation for Cooperatives, is featured in this course. Directors discuss the complex […]

The emergence of distributed energy resources (DER) technologies is giving consumers more choices than ever before. Electric cooperatives are well positioned as consumer-owned organizations to be their member’s “trusted partner” […]

Held in conjunction with TECA's legislative conference and reception Electric co-op boards face a rapidly evolving energy landscape where power supply decisions are more complex, involve greater risks and have greater cost consequences for members than ever before. The low price of natural gas, the combination of state renewable portfolio requirements, the falling prices of […]

In today’s complex electric industry, effective decision making is a must. Directors need the tools to assess today’s challenges and to determine the best choice for all involved. This course provides directors with the techniques and skills needed to identify issues, hold constructive discussions, and resolve conflict so that they can reach satisfactory solutions. Key […]

Many co-ops are getting member requests for information as the energy industry evolves toward a consumer-centric model. Co-ops are well positioned as their members’ trusted energy advisor to provide education and information on the changing energy landscape. While directors are not the co-op’s official spokespersons they are sometimes asked questions by members when they are […]