The electric utility industry is an evolving high-tech system that must be designed and engineered to meet regulatory and consumer standards for reliability, quality, and safety. This requires an appropriate investment on a planned and ongoing basis. This course provides directors with an understanding of the key components of the electric utility industry. KEY TOPICS […]
TECA's June Managers Conference & Board Meeting will be held at the MeadowView Marriott in Kingsport, TN. TECA Managers will meet Wednesday morning, June 20; TECA Board of Trustees Meeting will meet Thursday morning, June 21. Golf outings are planned for Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Each individual pays for their own golf. Deadline Tuesday, […]
Given the challenges of the evolving energy landscape, effective communications from the cooperative is an area of increasing importance. Whether it is communicating future rate increases or advertising our cooperative’s participation in renewable energy programs, strong communications programs can strengthen your identity with member-consumers and build loyalty. Check out the video preview: https://player.vimeo.com/video/54613868 KEY TOPICS The difference between […]
Boards have ultimate responsibility for ensuring and evaluating the long-term health of the organization. They help fulfill this duty through strategic thinking, identifying goals through strategic planning and authorizing the appropriate allocation of resources through the adoption of financial policies, budget review and approval and monitoring management's progress toward strategic goals. This course teaches directors how to participate effectively […]
Each year, this event provides an opportunity for co-op engineers and technical staff to learn from thought leaders and network with peers. Topics include: Mutual Aid Safety and Legislative Updates UAVs Fiber Mapping and Network Management Distributed Generation Cyber Security Fleet Management The Park Vista DoubleTree by Hilton 705 Cherokee Orchard Road, Gatlinburg, […]
The 2018 RESMA Lobby Clinic will be held Monday – Wednesday, Aug. 20–22, at the beautiful Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Florida. Meeting and hotel registration is now open. The room block is available from Saturday – Thursday, Aug. 18 – 23, and includes regular studio rooms as well as one to three bedroom units. We are tentatively planning a […]
The cooperative business model provides unique advantages to electric co-ops in today's challenging and shifting energy environment. Electric cooperatives that live their purpose and operate in accordance with the cooperative […]
