In this episode of CFC Solutions Cast, we speak with Cherryland Electric Cooperative (CEC) Engineering & Operations Manager Frank Siepker about a generator loan program that enhances resilience and supports business continuity for commercial and industrial (C&I) member-owners.

Based in Grawn, Michigan, CEC faces challenges from derecho wind bursts, thunderstorms and other extreme weather events. The cooperative leverages the generator loan program to help C&I members keep the lights on during extended power outages and provides public services to the community, such as food, shelter and other forms of assistance.

Siepker discusses how the generator loan program came about, what the lending requirements are and why the cooperative recently decided to shift away from its role as an authorized reseller of Generac generators to focus on providing C&I members with generator planning and loans. 

Tune in to hear the critical insights CEC shares about implementing a commercial backup power system loan program that reduces vulnerabilities to the effects of extreme weather and ensures reliability for C&I member-owners.