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. Learn more at www.oecfiber.com. 

In these uncertain times, OEC is standing always ready to provide safe and reliable electric service. This week we discuss the ways we are helping our members make ends meet as well is ways to help in the community.