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Join us as we discuss the latest energy news and issues that affect Cherryland Electric Cooperative, your northern Michigan member-owned utility.

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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 Schneider for a big-picture conversation about where Cherryland stands today and where we’re headed next. From financial strength and system upgrades to long-term planning and future investments, they unpack the work happening behind the scenes…

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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 and Kyle Griffin. We're covering everything from what a typical day looks like to how they prepare for storms. And we couldn't miss the opportunity to get a few hot takes with a round of rapid fire questions -- including whether they'd prefer…

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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 snapping like twigs, and entire communities were without power for extended periods of time. While Cherryland wasn't directly impacted, other Michigan co-ops were. Now they're working through the process of applying for FEMA assistance. In…

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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 Engineer Zach Endres to talk about how Cherryland is using drone technology to better serve its members. Together, they explore how drones help crews inspect power lines more safely and efficiently, improve reliability, and respond more…

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