Power Talk

In this episode of Power Talk, Dorothea Bernique, executive director of Increasing HOPE, joins hosts Libby Roerig and Micah Ponce to talk about the upcoming Motive Her conference. The conference (held 03/25/23) is dedicated to uplifting and empowering women from all walks of life by offering them the tools and resources needed for financial success. Motivate Her is an extension of Bernique's work with Increasing HOPE which is a nonprofit financial training center dedicated to educating and empowering individuals and families in the area of personal finance. To learn more about the conference visit https://motivatehersc.org or https://increasinghope.org.

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.

Special guest Mayor Greg Habib stops by the studio for a wide ranging conversation with hosts Libby Roerig and Micah Ponce about all that's happening in Goose Creek. Highlights include an update on Central Creek Park, EVs, partnerships with the co-op and what else is on the horizon for the city.

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.

Energy specialist, Josh Laughter, gives hosts Libby Roerig and Micah Ponce the low-down on how to avoid high bills, especially during the winter heating season. Learn about the home energy audit process and some of the common problems that members can fix themselves.

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 nationally-renowned energy guru, Eddie Plowden, who highlights the specialties of the co-op's energy services team and the numerous rebate programs avaible to members.

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.

The co-op's new public relations specialist and school liason, Dana Jenkins, takes hosts Libby Roerig and Micah Ponce to school as she shares several educational iniatives. The co-op's concern for community is on display as Dana discusses how the Bright Ideas teacher grant program works and how the co-op funds it through the Bright Ideas 5K. There is also lots of information about free leadership opportunities like the Washington Youth Tour and Cooperative Youth Summit and how students can apply for $25,000 in scholarships.

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.

Berkeley Electric Cooperative's long-running radio show makes the jump into the brave, new world of podcasts during its first episode of the year. Power Talk veteran, Libby Roerig, is joined by her new co-host, Micah Ponce, and special guest, Yajaira Bess, host of the co-op's Spanish language show, Conversaciones Electrificantes.

Together they share their backgrounds in broadcast (if any) and look at what lies ahead for Power Talk. Be sure to take a peek into the new, in-house broadcast studio with the video podcast version hosted on the co-op's YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@BerkeleyElectricCoop.