Power Talk

VP of Operations Tommy Harvey joins the show to help members prepare for another hurricane season in the Lowcountry.

Learn why Kirkman Broadcasting and Berkeley Electric team up each year to give away free 5,000 BTU air conditioners to members of the cooperative in need. Emeritus Power Talk co-host & longtime DJ Terry Base of WJNI Gospel 106.3 and Ol Skool Hip-Hop 92.1 is our in-studio guest. 

Berkeley Electric's Human Resources team joins us to share information about the cooperative's second annual job fair and career expo, set for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 1.  

·         Dr. Kay Phillips, CEO of the Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center, explains how the organization is helping protect children in the Lowcountry and providing the help they need to recover from trauma. 

Berkeley Electric's President & CEO Mike Fuller and VP of Finance Joel Stevens break down how your dollar is spent at the cooperative to ensure you have safe, reliable electric service.

Innovator Sonia Gaillard stops by to share how her creation Ignite TECH Impact is working to create the next generation of leaders and creators in northern Berkeley County. 

Energy Guru Eddie Plowden explains the main drivers in your electric bill and the technology and services the cooperative provides to help you manage your usage.

Google's Rachel Wilson joins us to share how the tech giant is partnering with Berkeley Electric to improve the lives of members who need it the most. 

Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell stops by to share all the work his office is doing to help prevent deaths not only in Berkeley County, but also in the greater Lowcountry area.  

BEC Engineers Chris Rutledge and Robert Matthew take us on a tour of the major projects coming up this year for the cooperative's four service districts.

PR Specialist Dana Jenkins shares the exciting plans for this year's Bright Ideas 5K and the grant program it funds, the Bright Ideas Education Grants. 

A long-running service organization, Hope Repair with Pointe North Church, is teaming up with Berkeley Electric and Google to help with weatherization and energy-efficiency upgrades for BEC's members who need it the most.

LaShawn McNeil, president of BEC's Awendaw WIRE, stops by to share what's new and exciting for the Women Involved in Rural Electrification group there.

Charleston Naval Shipyard alumni are working to preserve the legacy of one of the state's largest employers and provide fellowship to those who remember it best.

DJ Hampton, president and CEO of Trident United Way, returns to the studio to update us on the new ways the organization is implementing measurable community transformation in education, financial stability, and health across the Lowcountry.

It's a new year and a new approach to vegetation management for the co-op. Adam Bradshaw, Dir. Of Line Constr. ＆ Maint. Services, highlights the importance of maintaining rights-of-way around electrical equipment boxes to ensure reliable service for the co-op's rapidly growing service territory.

BEC's energy gurus Eddie Plowden and Tim Swicord explore how meter technology has changed in the past 85 years and how those strides allow the co-op to provide more rate options and services.

Energy Specialist Josh Laughter shares efficiency tips to help prevent winter energy bills from freezing your finances. 

Kevin Sheilley, president and CEO of Charleston Metro Chamber, stops by to introduce himself and share what's ahead for small businesses and entrepreneurs in 2026.

·        It's red kettle, bell-ringing season! Capt. April Davis, corps officer for the Salvation Army in Charleston, tells us how you can help during the holiday season — and all year.

·        It's red kettle, bell-ringing season! Capt. April Davis, corps officer for the Salvation Army in Charleston, tells us how you can help during the holiday season — and all year.

·          Plans are underway for Berkeley Electric's 2025 Annual Meeting of Members. VPs Amy Langdon and Bryan Reece tell us what members can expect this year — and what awesome prizes will be given away.

Olivia Whitehurst, founder and president of Friends of Berkeley Animal Center, stops by to share how they're partnering with BEC to offer a low-cost animal wellness clinic.

Putting money back in our members' pockets when we retire capital credits is one of the biggest differences of being served by an electric cooperative. Joel Stevens, BEC's vice president of finance, shares when and how much this year's retirement will be.

In honor of National Drive Electric Month, we're shining a light on an area of expertise at BEC that some people may not know we have: electric vehicles – or EV for short. Join energy advisors Eddie Plowden and Tim Swicord to learn more about the resources available at your cooperative.