Power Talk

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-op's YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@BerkeleyElectricCoop.

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.

Newly minted Superintendent Anthony Dixon gives us a peek into his background as well as an overview of what's new in the school district. Hosts Micah Ponce and Libby Roerig also talk about the co-op's educational outreach efforts.

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.

Hosts Libby Roerig and Micah Ponce sit down with BEC's Loretta Moore to talk about Libby's favorite topic - smart thermostats. Learn all the ways that they can help make your life easier while saving you money and about Berkeley Electric's smart thermostat rebate program.

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.

Adam Bradshaw, aka BEC's Paul Bunyon, talks trees with host Libby Roerig and Micah Ponce on this episode of Power Talk. Learn more about the co-op's 4th Annual Arbor Day sale and the benefits of energy-saving trees. Bradshaw also shares how our vegetation management team works hard to protect both system reliability and the health of Lowcountry trees.

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.