The Current Buzz

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.

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. 

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 Engage Learning and how they have pivoted in response to COVID-19. Learn more at www.engagelearning.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.