Industry Insights solutions-cast July 14, 2025 Solar Sticker Shock: New Tariffs Target the Solar Industry New U.S. tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports spark concern over rising costs, trade policy and future impacts on electric co-ops.
Co-op News July 14, 2025 Charting the Future of Cooperative Energy at Tri-State Reg Rudolph, CEIO at Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, discusses the cooperative’s strategic evolution.
Industry Insights solutions-cast June 30, 2025 Peak Shifts, Solar Surges: Inside Vermont’s Grid Transformation CFO Caroline Mashia shares how VEC is adapting to rapid electrification, rooftop solar and shifting energy peaks.
Industry Insights solutions-cast May 19, 2025 AI’s Role in Enhancing Operations and Member Services Join CFC’s Jan Ahlen to discover how AI is revolutionizing the utility industry, improving operations and serving members better.
Industry Insights solutions-cast May 5, 2025 Industry Insights: Electric Cooperatives and the Data Center Boom Increasing electricity demand will drive U.S. economic growth, with data centers leading the charge.
Industry Insights solutions-cast April 21, 2025 Industry Insights: Transformers Are More Than Meets the Eye Join CFC’s Alisha Pinto for a look at the critical role transformers play in electric grid infrastructure and what the future holds.
Industry Insights solutions-cast April 7, 2025 Industry Insights: Small Modular Reactors Closer To Reality Join CFC’s Brian Sloboda to learn how small modular reactors could provide utility-scale baseload power as licensing is modernized.
Industry Insights solutions-cast March 24, 2025 Industry Insights: Understanding Utility-Scale Solar Join CFC’s Alisha Pinto for a look at key insights from CFC’s recent solar issue brief, which serves as a guide for electric co-op leaders.
Industry Insights solutions-cast March 10, 2025 Industry Insights: Electric Cooperatives’ Role in Changing EV Landscape Join CFC’s Brian Sloboda for a look at the evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs) and the role electric cooperatives can play.
Co-op News January 8, 2025 NOVEC Leaders Share Insights on Managing Data Center Growth NOVEC’s David Schleicher and Wilbur Rollins discuss how NOVEC has dealt with unprecedented data center growth and mitigated risks.
cfc-news December 16, 2024 Check Out the Top 2024 CFC Solutions Content Have you read, listened to or watched the top Solutions content published in 2024?
Co-op News December 12, 2024 ‘Dirty Jobs’ Host Shares the Importance of Line Workers, Skilled Trades Mike Rowe, CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, discusses the importance of line workers and the millions of open trades positions.
Co-op News December 12, 2024 CORE CEO Discusses Energy Independence, Consumer Growth CORE Electric Cooperative CEO Pam Feuerstein discusses the work required to become energy independent and managing consumer growth.
Industry Insights solutions-cast December 9, 2024 Policy Insights: Unified Republican Control Shifts Balance of Power Join CFC’s Stratton Edwards as he delves into what Republication control of Congress and the White House could mean for electric co-ops.
Industry Insights solutions-cast October 28, 2024 Industry Insights: Understanding AI's Dual Role in Electric Cooperatives Join CFC’s Brian Sloboda to explore two types of AI being used at electric co-ops, from vegetation management to generative AI applications.
Industry Insights solutions-cast October 14, 2024 Industry Insights: DOE Funds Energize US Battery Storage Join CFC’s Chris Whittle to learn how the U.S. is revolutionizing its battery manufacturing landscape.
Industry Insights solutions-cast September 30, 2024 Empowering Electric Cooperatives: The Promise of Microgrids Join CFC’s Alisha Pinto as she explores the potential of microgrids to enhance energy resilience and efficiency for electric cooperatives.
Industry Insights solutions-cast September 16, 2024 Industry Insights: Unleashing the Potential of DERMS Join CFC’s Brian Sloboda to discover how distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS) revolutionize energy management.
Industry Insights solutions-cast September 2, 2024 Industry Insights: Commercial Power Demand Drives Electricity Sales Join CFC’s Chris Whittle in an update on recent growth in electric demand and what is driving the increase in the commercial power sector.
Industry Insights solutions-cast August 5, 2024 Industry Insights: The Truth About EV Sales The U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market saw significant growth in the second quarter of 2024.
Co-op News July 22, 2024 North Carolina CEO Discusses Investing in Culture, Big Data Join CFC’s Charlie Gloeckner and EnergyUnited CEO Thomas Golden in a discussion on culture, leveraging data and future investments.
Industry Insights solutions-cast July 22, 2024 Industry Insights: Wildfires Spark Industry Change, Drive Up Costs for Electric Utilities Join CFC’s Alisha Pinto for an update on how an increase in U.S. wildfires is affecting electric utilities.
Co-op News July 15, 2024 ODEC CEO Shares Risks, Opportunities of Adding Data Center Load in Southern Virginia Join CFC’s Charlie Gloeckner and ODEC CEO John Lee in a discussion on the impact data centers are having on southern Virginia.
Co-op News July 8, 2024 Minnesota CEO Analyzes Renewables, Data Center Growth, Other Rising Risks to Electric Grid Join CFC’s Charlie Gloeckner and Wright-Hennepin CEO Tim Sullivan in a discussion on the big factors affecting reliability.
Industry Insights solutions-cast July 8, 2024 Industry Insights: New FERC Rule Impacts 2024 Interconnection Queue Join CFC’s Chris Whittle for an update on how a new FERC ruling will impact the waitlist for renewable project interconnection.
events-training July 8, 2024 CFC Forum 2024 Speaker Recordings Now Available Recordings from CFC Forum 2024 general sessions and select breakout sessions are available on the CFC Member Website.
Industry Insights solutions-cast June 17, 2024 How Co-op Virtual Power Plants Stack Up Against Google Join CFC’s Brian Sloboda as he dives into a handful of cooperative use cases that highlight the potential of demand response programs.
Industry Insights energy-tech June 3, 2024 Industry Insights: Solar Panel End-of-Life Management Join CFC’s Alisha Pinto as she discusses the current landscape of solar panel retirements and what value solar panel recycling can add.
Industry Insights solutions-cast May 20, 2024 Natural Gas Prices Start Year at Historic Lows Join CFC’s Chris Whittle for an update on natural gas prices as he explains the latest trends in natural gas growth.
Industry Insights solutions-cast April 22, 2024 AI Disrupts Power Demand Estimates Watch CFC Vice President Jan Ahlen for insights on data center growth and how artificial intelligence may drive significant power demand.
Industry Insights solutions-cast April 8, 2024 The Challenging Future of Electric Reliability Watch CFC’s Alisha Pinto for an update on the electric grid, areas for concern and what cooperatives can do to enhance reliability.
Co-op News November 27, 2023 The Benefits of Restarting a Nuclear Power Plant Wolverine Power Cooperative COO Zach Anderson discusses a historic agreement to restart the Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan.
events-training November 27, 2023 IBES 2023 Speaker Videos Now Available Find out what you missed or download the presentation from a workshop or breakout from the CFC Independent Borrowers Executive Summit 2023.
energy-tech November 3, 2023 Experts Discuss Future of Electric Distribution Model, Workforce Learn what the future of the electric distribution model and workforce may look like in 10 to 20 years.
On Your Side August 7, 2023 Charitable Success: From Conception to Raising $500,000 for Co-op Families Tony Anderson shares what it took to launch a fund and raise more than $500,000 to support children who lost a parent.
Co-op News July 10, 2023 Innovation, Permitting Changes Needed for Emission Goals Dairyland Power CEO discusses the challenges to reduce emissions and maintain safe, reliable and affordable energy for rural members.
events-training July 10, 2023 CFC Forum 2023 General Session Speaker Recordings Available Watch the recordings from CFC Forum 2023 general sessions and checkout several curated speaker highlights.
energy-tech June 26, 2023 Electric Industry Transformation Requires New Technology Find out how the electric industry has transformed over the last 10 years and what to expect next from CFC’s Jan Ahlen.
energy-tech June 5, 2023 Electric Cooperatives Prepare for Virtual Power Plants CFC’s Brian Sloboda discusses the potential impact of virtual power plants on the utility industry and especially electric cooperatives.
Co-op News May 8, 2023 G&T Executive Discusses Managing Generation Resources Valerie Weigel discusses power market volatility, how Basin manages extreme weather events and dealing with more intermittent generation.
energy-tech March 13, 2023 Electric Vehicle Charging Standards, Practices Take Shape The Federal Highway Administration announced standards and requirements for charging stations that will affect cooperatives.
events-training November 28, 2022 IBES 2022 Speaker Videos Now Available General session recordings and workshop and breakout materials from CFC IBES 2022 are available on the CFC Member Website.
cfc-news October 10, 2022 Snowden Shares Future KRTA Development Plans Mark Snowden shares the future of KRTA results and how co-ops can use advanced meter infrastructure data to better serve their members.
energy-tech September 12, 2022 CFC Expert Discusses Electric Co-op Resiliency Investments CFC Vice President Jan Ahlen shares how electric cooperatives are making proactive investments to counter extreme weather events.
cfc-news July 5, 2022 CFC Forum 2022 General Session Speaker Recordings Now Available Watch the videos for insights on what to expect next for the U.S. economy, global threats and national security issues and leadership.
events-training March 28, 2022 Register for Forum Pre-Conference Workshops Make the most of your time in Boston by attending pre-conference workshops on June 19 and 20.
cfc-news December 13, 2021 2021 IBES Speaker Recordings Now Available Find out what you missed about the latest economic, industry and leadership trends handpicked for senior electric cooperative leaders.
energy-tech July 12, 2021 CFC Helps Missouri Co-op EVolve With New Rate Option Find out how BEC and CFC worked on rate strategies that would support members with EV loads and interests in time-varying rates.
cfc-news June 28, 2021 CFC Summer Summit Speaker Recordings Now Available Watch the 2021 CFC Summer Summit speaker videos on the CFC Member Website.
cfc-news March 22, 2021 CFC Helps Members Address and Plan for Strategic Risks Watch the Video to Find Out the Top Risks Facing Electric Cooperatives
Co-op News March 8, 2021 CFC Helps Roanoke EC Launch New EV Subscription Rate Program Tar Heel State co-op launches pilot plan that encourages members to purchase EVs by making it easier to charge at home.
energy-tech February 8, 2021 CFC Uses Telecom Lending Background To Support Broadband Expansion CFC expert shares the benefits of electric co-ops working with local telecom providers to deliver broadband services to their communities.
cfc-news December 14, 2020 Petersen and Allen Discuss the Importance of Rural Broadband Sheldon Petersen and Joel Allen share the importance of broadband in rural communities, project experiences and member broadband resources.
energy-tech November 30, 2020 CFC CIO Shares New Post-Pandemic Enterprise IT Expectations CFC CIO Rick Perreault discusses how to get more value out of data and what we can expect from the IT Industry post pandemic.
energy-tech November 2, 2020 CFC Supports Growing Member Broadband Interest CFC’s Joel Allen shares how CFC and NCSC offer flexible financing and services to meet members’ broadband needs at any project stage.
cfc-news October 15, 2020 Petersen, Don Discuss ESG, CFC's Sustainability Bond CFC’s Sheldon Petersen and Andrew Don discuss how CFC developed and went to market with its successful Sustainability Bond.
cfc-news October 5, 2020 CFC Successfully Navigates Pandemic Financial Market Volatility CFC CFO J. Andrew Don shares how planning, liquidity programs and enhanced practices enabled CFC to meet members’ financial needs.
cfc-news September 8, 2020 Members Show Strong Participation in CFC Investments CFC VP of Financial Risk Management Mo Saleh shares how CFC continues to be strong and stable and highlights member investment products.
On Your Side July 13, 2020 International Program Spotlights Hear from co-op leaders about how CFC supports the International Program mission to provide cooperative line workers unique opportunities.
energy-tech July 13, 2020 Georgia Co-op Prepares for Campus Microgrid with Smartflowers Cobb EMC’s Solar Flower Garden is part of its larger plan to build and operate its own headquarters campus microgrid.
On Your Side May 4, 2020 Big Sky Co-ops Electrify Rural Bolivia, with CFC Assist Linemen from 10 Montana electric cooperatives traveled to Bolivia braving brutal heat to bring life-changing electricity to Villa Cotóca.
Co-op News April 28, 2020 Richland EC Members Honk Horns to Vote at Annual Meeting REC hosted its first drive-in annual meeting where members listened to remarks through their vehicle radios and honked their horns to vote.
cfc-news April 17, 2020 CFC Update: Business Continuity and Capital Market Stabilization Sheldon Petersen and Charles Gloeckner discuss how CFC business continuity is meeting member, employee and community needs.
cfc-news March 23, 2020 Farmer Highlights Commitment to Co-ops in President’s Report “For CFC, electric cooperatives are not just a line of business. We are CFC’s sole business,” outgoing leader tells annual meeting audience.
Customer Engagement On Your Side March 23, 2020 CFC Offers New Insight on Connecting with Co-op Consumers Member engagement tops the list of 2020 utility goals. This guide gives an overview of the emerging field, case studies and an action plan.
cfc-news March 12, 2020 CFC Update: Virus Fears Drive Panic in Financial Markets Hear what CFC CEO Sheldon Petersen has to say about recent market volatility and economic prospects in response to COVID-19.
On Your Side February 21, 2020 CFC Grant Helps OK, CO Co-ops Light Up Guatemalan Village Lineworkers string life-changing electricity through mountainous terrain to change lives for generations.
cfc-news February 10, 2020 CFC Closes $1 Billion Offering in Favorable Market Environment Electric cooperative strength helps CFC issue record-low bond.
Co-op News September 23, 2019 Copper Valley Goes ‘Behind the Switch’ to Connect With Consumers How do you effectively reach 3,800 cooperative consumers spread across a remote and rugged service territory the size of Maryland?
On Your Side August 12, 2019 Tar Heel State Cooperatives Light Up Bolivia With Help from CFC The “Brighter World Initiative” was aided with $95,000 in combined International Projects Matching Grants provided by CFC and NCSC.