The Current Buzz

Stephanie Knight from Apogee joins us to discuss how technology helps to better understand electrical rates. By utilizing any of the suite of tools that OEC offers, members can find the perfect rate for their unique needs. Learn more at www.okcoop.org/rates.

Join Nick Shumaker and Autumn as we discuss OEC's new ACCESS grant. Through a partnership with the Department of Energy and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), this grant has empowered OEC to partner with Norman Public Schools to build a solar farm. This partnership will offset Norman Public School's energy consumption and cost. Learn more at https://okcoop.org/o...

Need the fastest internet in the west for your business? Look no further than OEC Fiber. Today we chat with Michelle Hohlier, OEC Fiber Sales Manager, about the ease and affordability of having high-speed internet at your business. We make it easy, so you can make money! Learn more at www.oecfiber.com/business.

OEC is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Each trustee represents the district they reside in. Rusty Grissom is the Board President and tenured member of the Board. Listen to his experience on the board and learn a little more about him as a person. You can learn more at https://okcoop.org/board-of-trustees.

In our second member question feature, veteran member service associate Jeannie drops even more knowledge. Tune in to learn more about OEC and OEC Fiber.

Join one of our excellent member service associates Erin as she covers some of the top most asked questions for both OEC and OEC Fiber.

Join Moore Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Robert Romines, as we discuss the changing world of education and the deeply critical role it plays in our community. 

OEC is founded on 7 Cooperative Principles, the 7th of which is Concern for Community. As locals, employees live and work beside the people in the communities we serve. Today, Brianna Wall, OEC Creative Director, discusses the impact that concern for community has had on her and the larger community. 

Join Green Home Coach, Marla Esser Cloos, as she discusses how to make your home healthier. She shares simple, affordable options that pack a big punch.

Join President, David Goodspeed, Manager of Outside Plant Joe Torres, and Creative Director Kayla Brandt, as we chat about the heart of OEC Fiber. We live in the communities we serve and we are passionate about service.

Join Kayla Brandt, OEC Fiber Creative Director, as we discuss the newest OEC Fiber services: TV and phone. Learn more at www.oecfiber.com.

Join Operation Round Up Board President, Alan Davenport, and Tory Tedder-Loffland as we discuss the impact of Operation Round Up. By combining members' pennies (never more than $0.99 a month) we are able to make a big impact in our local communities and families. 

Russell with Precise Building Performance discusses their comprehensive home energy assessment that is free to all OEC members. He also offers insight into the worst way to spend your energy dollars and simple tweaks that provide big savings.

Have you ever considered how the electricity gets to your home? There is an elite group of experts, linemen, who work day and night to keep your power running. Today we chat with seasoned District Lineman, Jake Calvert, about the training, daily routine, and expertise required to wear the OEC badge of honor.

OEC is founded on a series of cooperative principles that govern how we do business. One of those principles is concern for community. As such, we take our role as a community partner very seriously and partner with organizations that serve or members and our communities. One of those partners is Engage Learning. Join Executive Director Bart Keeton as he discusses the creation and mission of Engag...

As an Oklahoma company, OEC is proud of our great state. Join us as we chat with Norman Chamber of Commerce President, Scott Martin, as we discuss Oklahoma's excellence as an energy state, the necessity of access to high-speed internet, and innovation in business. Learn more at www.okcoop.org. 

Representative Merelyn Bell joins us to discuss Oklahoma's future in energy, specifically renewable energy. We also highlight the future of electric vehicles (EVs) and the infrastructure needed to increase access across the state.

Dr. Nick Migliorino and Dr. Justin Milner of Norman Public Schools discuss their partnership with OEC to create the first NPS Solar Farm. This unique partnership will feature not only renewable energy generation to fuel the district, but hands-on learning opportunities for students. 

Jonathan Fowler, Fowler Holdings President, joins us to discuss the changing landscape of cars in Oklahoma. He shares all the current updates on charging infrastructure in Oklahoma, access to EV cars, and more. Learn more at www.okcoop.org/EV

This week we chat with Nick Shumaker, OEC Manager of System Engineering, about renewable energy and who might be a good fit. Learn about distributed generation, "the grid," solar and wind energy here.

Founded on the concept that everyone should have access to electricity, OEC is now expanding that mission to include high-speed internet with the addition of OEC Fiber. OEC CEO Patrick Grace and OEC Fiber President, David Goodspeed, explain the concept and the speed of the build out.

As the reality of the global pandemic settles in, OEC Chief Financial Officer, Preston O'Brien, offers some tips for weathering the financial storm. In this episode he discusses OEC's response, the ways we are helping our members, and offers some pointers for households and businesses. 

In Oklahoma, April showers can lead to dramatic weather. At OEC, our primary goal is to keep our members and our employees safe. In times of inclement weather, we are here to partner with you to keep you, your family, and your business moving forward. Learn about storm preparedness and our outage response from veteran lineman, Tim Ferree, and visit www.okcoop.org/preparing-for-an-outage.

Daniel Loffland, OEC Energy Efficiency Solutions Specialist highlights ways that members can save energy and money through: rebates, FREE home energy assessments, even electric vehicle ownership. Learn more at www.okcoop.org. 

Created based on an outcry from OEC members for reliable high-speed internet, OEC Fiber continues to meet the needs of their subscribers, even during a global pandemic. On this episode of the Current Buzz, Creative Director Kayla Brandt discusses OEC Fiber's deep commitment to transparency, fantastic high-speed internet and now expanded offerings that include OEC Fiber TV and OEC Fiber Phone....