Power Talk

Pollen is in the air…and everywhere, which means spring is here in the Lowcountry! Adam Bradshaw, director of vegetation operations at Berkeley Electric, and Misty Wise, executive director of SC 811, sit down with Power Talk to discuss the cooperative's partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and how to safely plant trees on your property.

Meet the other half of Berkeley Electric's new Engineering & Operations group, newly promoted vice president Chris Rutledge. Hosts Libby & Micah get the inside scoop on his vision for the department and how engineering works hard behind the scenes to serve our members.

Join us as we talk to our newly minted Vice President of Operations, Tommy Harvey. Tommy shares his vision for his new role and what fueled his rise from an entry-level groundsman to vice president.

Social Media Specialist Peyton Dress joins the show to highlight how the co-op's social media strategy entertains and educates our members. Plus listen in to learn how a little bird had a big impact across the internet!

The co-op's Dual Fuel Heat Pump program helps you have the best of both worlds when heating and cooling your home. Learn how you can earn rebates and tax incentives from Eddie Plowden, directory of energy services. 

Santa will bring many of us new electronics this holiday season, so make sure you recycle your old devices, says Morgan Crapps, director of public affairs and government relations for Redwood Materials. The EV-battery manufacturer is teaming up with the co-op to clean out the Lowcountry's junk drawers.

Rob Fowler's partnership with Toys for Tots is almost as long as his tenure as chief meteorologist with Storm Team 2. And his passion for making Christmas morning for every child in the Lowcountry is just as strong!

Get into the holiday spirit with Brad Sale, director of Old Santee Canal Park! Celebrate the Season Holiday Lights Driving Tour opens on Nov. 24, and don't miss the Holiday Fairs that are returning to the park for three weekends in December.

Father and son Kevin and Evan Mizzell share why their careers as linemen at Berkeley Electric is a family tradition. Learn about BEC's scholarship/internship for Trident Tech's Electrical Lineworker program and why your family should check out the S.C. Lineman Rodeo in March.

Learn how the Shifa Clinic in Charleston is working to provide high-quality medical care and to prevent hunger in the Lowcountry. Power Talk sits down with Dr. Khan, medical director and founder of the Shifa Clinic, and Brandon Clinic, food pantry manager.

It is suprising how much of a positive impact one person can have on their community. Meet Katrina Carpenter, founder of the non-profit Jean's Angels, and winner of the co-op's Who Powers You award. Listen as she shares the personal tragedy that provides the organization's mission and learn of all the many ways she is helping those in need here in the Lowcountry.

·         CEO Mike Fuller talks about his history with cooperatives and what makes Berkeley such a great place to work. He also discusses the importance of the upcoming annual meeting and the co-op's recent strategic planning.

Join us for a special episode as we prepare for National Voter Registration Day and tell you all the ways you can be an active voter in the upcoming elections.

Regular guest and crowd favorite Tommy Harvey, director of distribution operations, gives us the low down on underground lines. Learn about the pros and cons and how Berkeley Electric is increasing reliability by using underground as its system continues to grow.

Hosts Micah Ponce and Libby Roerig sit down with the experts on what to do when a major storm is headed your way. Amy Langdon, VP of member services, and Shawn Milligan, operations system manager, share a behind-the-scenes look on how the co-op prepares for storms and what members can do stay safe and prepare.

Host Libby Roerig sits down with Mike Sowder of Air Concept Solutions who gives us some tips about common issues they see with HVAC systems and why he loves serving Berkeley Electric members. Berkeley Electric's energy guru, Eddie Plowden, also shares ways to save energy and money.

Host Libby Roerig sits down with Bert Walling, BEC key accounts manager, and Bidd Smith, who works as a project manager for Berkeley County Economic Development to reflect on growth in the region and how Berkeley Electric is a key partner in recruitment.

Director of Technical Training Patrick Gailey brings newly minted lineman, Ryan Huxford, to talk about the Trident Technical College Electrical Lineworker Program. Huxford shares his experiences as a graduate of the program and Gailey outlines the benefits for both the co-op and participants.

Hosts Libby Roerig and Micah Ponce learn about the important role father's play in a family from Tori Wilson, founder of KIAWSI. She created the nonprofit organization with the vision of re-instilling family dynamics by engaging more men to become active fathers. KIASWI's mission is to inspire, empower and rebuild the legacy of fatherhood.

Libby Roerig and guest host, Yajaira Bess, talk baseball, life and more with Julio Meza of the Charleston RiverDogs. Learn about the upcoming Reading with the RiverDogs event and other community service efforts along with the Tampa Bay Ray's English-language development program.

Libby Roerig is joined by special guest Yajaira Bess, host of the co-op's Spanish language show. Together they talk with Mercedes Rubiano from the Social Security Administration about the agency's online services and how the SSA can help with your summer travels!

We have a full house this episode as energy guru, Eddie Plowden, and the Surge Guard King himself, Mark Tims, sit down with host Libby Roerig and Micah Ponce to discuss ways to protect your electronics and your wallet.

Director of Distribution Operations Tommy Harvey talks about how major storm response is a year-long commitment at the cooperative. Learn how the co-op prepares for hurricane season and what steps you can take to keep your family safe. For a behind-the-scenes look, check out the video podcast version hosted on the co-op's YouTube channel at  https://youtube.com/@BerkeleyElectricCoop .

Did you know that Berkeley Electric was voted one of the "Best Places to Work" in South Carolina? Find out what makes the co-op a great place to work in the eyes of its employees as BEC's Kristen Halverson* sits down with host Libby Roerig while her co-host rescues a kitten. (*Director Of Organizational Development) For a behind-the-scenes look, check out the video podcast version hosted on the co...

Manager of Berkeley Propane, Stephanie Ulam, talks about the benefits (and savings) of using propane as an energy source. She also shares about tankless water heaters, tips about the cylinder for your gas grill and more. For a behind-the-scenes look, check out the video podcast version hosted on the co-op's YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@BerkeleyElectricCoop .