Power Plays
By CoBank
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Welcome to Power Plays, a podcast series dedicated to the U.S. power and energy sector. Hosted by Teri Viswanath, lead energy economist with CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, Power Plays connects you with top energy and environmental innovators, policy makers and rural electric cooperative executives for timely insights and in-depth market analysis.
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When, not if – preparing for the next cyber threat
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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Powering through change: Six issues co-op leaders are watching now
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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The startups shaping the future of rural electric service
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May 29, 2026 |
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Powering the cloud while protecting communities
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Waiting on watts: The gas turbine backlog straining the grid
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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How electric co-ops can flex with credit headwinds
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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How to recruit board members who are plugged in
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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A Tactical Guide to Battery Energy Storage
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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The Energy Balancing Act — Co-ops, Data Centers and the New Grid Equation
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Beyond the Bucket: A Focus on Mental Health in Linework
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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The CEO Learning Curve
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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How Much is Your Co-op’s Broadband Worth—And What Comes Next?
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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How to Build a Power Plant (Quickly)
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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How a Texas Co-op is Increasing Reliability with its Virtual Power Plant
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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U.S. Power Plant New Build Cycle — a Master Class in ERCOT and PJM
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May 28, 2025 |
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U.S. Power Plant New Build Cycle — a Master Class in MISO and SPP
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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How Co-ops are Maximizing DER Value for Members
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Bracing for Grid Strain and Customer Impacts from Virginia’s Data Center Boom
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Profit by the Gig: How Co-ops are Leveraging Data Analytics for Broadband Success
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Can We Have Electricity That is Both Affordable and Reliable?
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Flexible Generating Technology Comes Up to Bat
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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How Statewide Associations Help Power Co-ops
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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This is Not Your Parents’ Electric Co-op
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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How Utilities are Right-sizing Distribution Systems to Meet Future Needs
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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What the Shale Will Happen with Natural Gas Prices?
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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From Bytes to Bucks: Data Center Financing Considerations
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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The Practical AI Conversations at Electric Co-ops
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May 29, 2024 |
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The Tennessee Valley Partners Creating a Two-Way Grid
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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How NRECA’s Microgrid Consortium is Creating ‘Wired Resilience’
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Watt's Up with AI? The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Future Grid
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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For Electric Utilities, 2024 Means Evaluating New Supply Strategies, Nimble Financing
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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How Did Energy Policy Become a Key Risk to Grid Reliability?
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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What the Turning Point in Global Trade Means for Rural America
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Rural Businesses Bet Big on the Emerging Data Economy
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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A Three-Part Solution to U.S. Transmission Challenges
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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When Natural Disasters Strike
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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A Conversation With Neil Chatterjee About U.S. Energy Regulation
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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How Co-ops Can Get Ahead of Cyber Attacks and Other Threats
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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The Trouble with Transformers and Other Tales of Supply Chain Woes
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May 24, 2023 |
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The Role of Partnerships in Accelerating Rural Broadband
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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How Member Voices Guided Their Electric Co-ops’ Investments
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Why Electrification Matters: Florida Co-op Linemen Change Lives in Guatemala
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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Nuclear Power 2.0: Is a Renaissance on the Horizon?
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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The Lithium Supply Crunch Doesn’t Have to Stall Battery Storage
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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Rising Natural Gas Prices Prompt Utilities to Think Globally, Act Locally
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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A Tribute to Co-ops: Leaders Weigh in on ESG Principles as Part of Their DNA
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Money Matters — Financial Feasibility for Broadband Projects
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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Back to School in an Electric Bus
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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Don’t Be Afraid of Your Electricity Bill
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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Connected Smart Homes Coming Soon to an Electric Co-op Near You
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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Connected and Committed: Meet the Partners Helping to Close the Rural Digital Divide
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May 25, 2022 |
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Power Plays S2E4: Planning for Tomorrow’s EV Adoption Begins Today
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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Power Plays S2E3: Inside Ford’s Strategy to Lead America’s Shift to Electric Vehicles
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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Power Plays S2E2: Reimagining Route 66: Co-ops Collaborate with EV Charging to Reinvigorate Rural America
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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Power Plays S2E1: When a Crypto Miner Comes to Town
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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Power Plays S1E13: HVAC 2.0 – Home Comfort and Efficiency Isn’t Just Hot Air
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Dec 15, 2021 |
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Power Plays S1E12: Battery Storage Basics - What Co-ops Should Consider
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Power Plays S1E11: High Five to Top Five Co-op Innovations
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Oct 28, 2021 |
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Power Plays S1BT5: MidSouth Electric Co-op – Weathering a New Kind of Storm
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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Mohave Electric Co-op – The Power of Broadband Partnerships
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Power Plays S1BT3: Kit Carson Electric–Solar and Storage to Achieve 100% Renewable Energy
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Oct 15, 2021 |
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Power Plays S1BT2: Vermont Electric Co-op – Carbon Free by 2023
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Oct 08, 2021 |
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Power Plays S1BT1: Roanoke Electric Co-op – Unlocking value with vehicle-to-grid technology
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Oct 01, 2021 |
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Power Plays S1E10: Powered with a Purpose – Trico Electric Embraces Solar Access for Members
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Sep 22, 2021 |
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Power Plays S1E9: Charge On - What Electric Co-ops Can Expect From Next-Gen Battery Storage
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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Power Plays S1E8: How Clean Energy Development Can be Equitable for Rural Communities
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Jul 28, 2021 |
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Power Plays S1E7: Co-op EVolution: A Toolkit for Rural Electric Vehicle Adoption
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Power Plays S1E6: Co-op EVolution: A Blueprint for Rural Electric Vehicle Adoption
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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Power Plays S1E5: Texas and the State of Deregulation
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May 25, 2021 |
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Power Plays S1E4: What Will Drive the Next Decade of Cost Declines for Solar Power?
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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Power Plays S1E3: The Race Is On to Build the Biggest Batteries in Texas
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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Power Plays S1E2: The Next Big Thing: Grid-Tied Batteries
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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Power Plays S1E1: U.S. Companies Poised to Accelerate the Renewables Boom
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Jan 25, 2021 |