The Entry-Level Driver Training program is running strong and smooth with 10 of »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ’s distribution cooperatives now actively participating.

Federated Insurance and NRECA have been working together with Pike Electric and the RESAP Area Administrators to bring virtual reality to cooperatives across the nation.

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Our ST&LP instructors are currently on the road with the 4th quarter safety meetings. For this quarter, Jason Woods is focusing on UTV’s, skid steers, trenchers, and mini excavators.

Crew leaders, journeymen, and apprentices at Union Rural Electric take part in a CtZ session.

Phase 2 of the Commitment to Zero Contacts sessions continued in 2023 with nine sessions which were facilitated in conjunction with RESAP.

Day 4 Training at The Energy Cooperative

The ST&LP department recently brought in Phil Kelley of Rowen Tree Services in Seattle, WA to conduct training in »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ. Phil and Dwight visited the four »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ cooperatives who have their own ROW crews.

OEC President and CEO Pat O'Loughlin and Buckeye Rural Electric CEO Kent Eldridge at 2023 OLSA Golf Scramble.

The 2023 OLSA Golf Scramble took place on September 1 at Glenross Golf Club.

URE live line demonstration

This issue’s cooperative highlight features Union Rural Electric’s Live Line demonstration.