Unplugged

This special edition of our Unplugged Podcast, where we talk about Neighbors Helping Neighbors and the need in our High Country communities this winter.

We've partnered with Weatherflow Tempest to bring Blue Ridge Energy members $50 off a new weather station, but why? Weather has a big impact on your cooperative and we discuss how better weather data can make a BIG difference in reliability.

Do you have vampires in your house? Chances are, you do.

It’s a misconception that when your devices are turned off, they stop drawing power. Even when a phone or tablet charger is not connected to the device, it still draws electricity while connected to an outlet. In this episode of the Unplugged podcast, we dive into vampire electronics and how you can save money on your electric bill.

Giving back and being active in our communities is part of the core identity of a cooperative. Director of Community Relations, Tasha Rountree, joins the podcast to talk about the focus Blue Ridge Energy provides on education and students.

Inflation is impacting all industries, including utilities. But what costs are rising the most and how is Blue Ridge Energy working keep costs as low as possible? Tune into our latest podcast episode to find out!

Cybercrimes and cyberwars have been filling everyone's newsfeed as of late, so what are utilities doing in response? Blue Ridge Energy's Sr. VP and CTO, Tanner Greer, joins the Unplugged podcast to discuss the topic.

Blue Ridge Energy Director of Energy Solutions, Jason Lingle, joins the Unplugged podcast to break down the logistics, planning and details involved with bringing a utility-scale solar facility onto the Blue Ridge Energy system.

Giving back - it's important to electric cooperatives and has been for decades. It's at the core of who we are and aligns us with the early years when poles and wires were first being constructed for underserved communities in rural areas. But what goes into strong community involvement? Former Director of Community Relations, Grey Scheer, joins the podcast to talk about how heart, passion, and a love for people can carry cooperatives a long way.

CEO Doug Johnson joins the podcast to discuss the behind the scenes work that occurred during Hurricane Hugo. If you've followed our mini-series, this is an episode you don't want to miss!