Power Talk

Berkeley Electric Cooperative's official broadcast about the cooperative, events in the community and how to be a more informed energy consumer. Join hosts Libby Roerig and Micah Ponce as they chat with community leaders and energy experts about how to make life in the Lowcountry a little brighter.

Power Talk (S4E2) - Live United 01/01/2026

Power Talk (S4E2) - Live United DJ Hampton, president and CEO of Trident United Way, returns to the studio to update us on the new ways the organization is implementing measurable community transformation in education, financial stability, and health across the Lowcountry. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/39494160

Power Talk (S4E1) - Don't crowd the box! 01/01/2026

Power Talk (S4E1) - Don't crowd the box! It's a new year and a new approach to vegetation management for the co-op. Adam Bradshaw, Dir. Of Line Constr. ＆ Maint. Services, highlights the importance of maintaining rights-of-way around electrical equipment boxes to ensure reliable service for the co-op's rapidly growing service territory. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/39494140

Power Talk (S3E28) - Tech & Rates thru the years 12/09/2025

Power Talk (S3E28) - Tech & Rates thru the years BEC’s energy gurus Eddie Plowden and Tim Swicord explore how meter technology has changed in the past 85 years and how those strides allow the co-op to provide more rate options and services. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/39336805

Power Talk (S3E27) - Winter Energy Tips 12/09/2025

Power Talk (S3E27) - Winter Energy Tips Energy Specialist Josh Laughter shares efficiency tips to help prevent winter energy bills from freezing your finances. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/39336780

Power Talk (S3E26) - Chatting with the Charleston Chamber 11/07/2025

Power Talk (S3E26) - Chatting with the Charleston Chamber Kevin Sheilley, president and CEO of Charleston Metro Chamber, stops by to introduce himself and share what’s ahead for small businesses and entrepreneurs in 2026. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/38953830

Power Talk (S3E25) - Ring in the Holidays with Salvation Army 11/07/2025

Power Talk (S3E25) - Ring in the Holidays with Salvation Army · It’s red kettle, bell-ringing season! Capt. April Davis, corps officer for the Salvation Army in Charleston, tells us how you can help during the holiday season — and all year. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/38953790

Power Talk (S3E25) - Ring in the Holidays with Salvation Army 11/07/2025

Power Talk (S3E24) - What to expect at Annual Meeting 10/10/2025

Power Talk (S3E24) - What to expect at Annual Meeting · Plans are underway for Berkeley Electric’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Members. VPs Amy Langdon and Bryan Reece tell us what members can expect this year — and what awesome prizes will be given away. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/38541695

Power Talk (S3E23) - Friends of Berkeley County Animal Shelter 10/10/2025

Power Talk (S3E23) - Friends of Berkeley County Animal Shelter Olivia Whitehurst, founder and president of Friends of Berkeley Animal Center, stops by to share how they’re partnering with BEC to offer a low-cost animal wellness clinic. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/38541425

Power Talk (S3E22) - Returning money to members 10/10/2025

Power Talk (S3E22) - Returning money to members Putting money back in our members’ pockets when we retire capital credits is one of the biggest differences of being served by an electric cooperative. Joel Stevens, BEC’s vice president of finance, shares when and how much this year’s retirement will be. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/38541395

Power Talk (S3E21) - Drive Electric Week 09/03/2025

Power Talk (S3E21) - Drive Electric Week In honor of National Drive Electric Month, we’re shining a light on an area of expertise at BEC that some people may not know we have: electric vehicles – or EV for short. Join energy advisors Eddie Plowden and Tim Swicord to learn more about the resources available at your cooperative. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/38074155

Power Talk (S3E20) - Feeding the hungry 09/03/2025

Power Talk (S3E20) - Feeding the hungry Learn how the nonprofit S.C. Hunters for the Hungry brings local hunters and deer processors together with Lowcountry Food Bank and other charitable organizations to make sure South Carolinians have access to high-quality protein. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/38074110

Power Talk (S3E19) - Art in the Creek 08/04/2025

Power Talk (S3E19) - Art in the Creek There’s a renaissance happening in Goose Creek! Artists and educators Willis Sanders and Barbara Richardson stop by to share why it’s an exciting time to live -- and create -- in the Creek! /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/37662475

Power Talk (S3E18) - Youth leadership trips 08/04/2025

Power Talk (S3E18) - Youth leadership trips Brothers Yiqing Ye and Yidong Ye, who are students at Academic Magnet School, had their summers sponsored by Berkeley Electric. These young men share their experiences on the Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. and Youth Summit in Columbia. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/37662445

Power Talk (S3E17) - AI @ BEC 08/04/2025

Power Talk (S3E17) - AI @ BEC You can’t use a device these days without some mention of artificial intelligence – AI for short – popping up. Learn how Berkeley Electric is making the most of this technology, while safeguarding members’ privacy. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/37662415

Power Talk (S3E16) - Rock you like a hurricane 07/07/2025

Power Talk (S3E16) - Rock you like a hurricane · Berkeley Electric is ready if a major storm hits the Lowcountry — are you ready? BEC’s Vice President of IT Amy Langdon joins us to share tips for how residents can prepare for this summer’s storm season. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/37307480

Power Talk (S3E15) - Planning for power 07/07/2025

Power Talk (S3E15) - Planning for power · From the power plant to your home, Leslie Maley, vice president of planning and power supply at Central Electric Power Cooperative, stops by to explain why there’s such a need for more generation in the Palmetto State. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/37307445

Power Talk (S3E15) - Planning for power 07/07/2025

Power Talk (S3E14) - Hot tips to stay cool 06/02/2025

Power Talk (S3E14) - Hot tips to stay cool BEC Energy Specialist Loretta Moore has some hot tips to keep your home comfortable and your electric bill on ice this summer. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/36816035

Power Talk (S3E13) - Live United 06/02/2025

Power Talk (S3E13) - Live United DJ Hampton, president and CEO of Trident United Way, stops by with Senior Advancement Officer Justin McCloskey to tell us how the agency is a catalyst for measurable community transformation in education, financial stability, and health in the Lowcountry. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/36816020

Power Talk (S3E12) - Incentivizing innovation 05/01/2025

Power Talk (S3E12) - Incentivizing innovation Jason Brown with the Charleston Regional Development Alliance shares how CRDA isn’t resting on its past successes. The stakeholder network continues to punch above its weight class in attracting new investment – and innovation -- to the area. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/36393030

Power Talk (S3E11) - Spend summer at the library! 05/01/2025

Power Talk (S3E11) - Spend summer at the library! Color your world this summer at the Berkeley County Library System! Programming includes chess, Legos, genealogy, cooking classes, Dungeons and Dragons, and, of course, books! /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/36392985

Power Talk (S3E10) - Scholarships, service & safety 05/01/2025

Power Talk (S3E10) - Scholarships, service & safety Prepare to be inspired by Peggy Dantzler, vice president of loss control and training for Electric Cooperatives of S.C. The Palmetto State’s first female lineworker stops by to tell us about the amazing women funded by the Jenny Ballard Scholarship. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/36392925

Power Talk (S3E9) - Making improvements systemwide 03/31/2025

Power Talk (S3E9) - Making improvements systemwide Vice President of Engineering Chris Rutledge takes us on a tour of Berkeley Electric’s system improvements, district by district. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/35936350

Power Talk (S3E8) - Give your Home the Advantage 03/31/2025

Power Talk (S3E8) - Give your Home the Advantage Spring is the best time to invest in your home! Tameka Palmer, energy services program administrator at Berkeley Electric, tells us how the HomeAdvantage loan program can help you improve your home’s comfort and efficiency. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/35935050

Power Talk (S3E7) - Helping businesses grow 03/10/2025

Power Talk (S3E7) - Helping businesses grow Snow, ice, hurricanes: BEC’s line crews are always willing to help another co-op! Goose Creek Line Foreman Ashby Freeman shares what it’s like to go on the road for mutual aid with Vice President of Operations Tommy Harvey /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/35612120

Power Talk (S3E6) - What is mutual aid? 03/10/2025

Power Talk (S3E6) - What is mutual aid? Snow, ice, hurricanes: BEC’s line crews are always willing to help another co-op! Goose Creek Line Foreman Ashby Freeman shares what it’s like to go on the road for mutual aid with Vice President of Operations Tommy Harvey. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/35612020

Power Talk (S3E5) - Services to help you save 03/10/2025

Power Talk (S3E5) - Services to help you save Join guests Eddie Plowden and Tim Swicord from the co-op’s Energy Services team to learn all the ways they’re helping make your home more comfortable and efficient — and new technology that’s coming soon! /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/35611960

Power Talk (S3E4) - Co-op combats cyber attacks 02/18/2025

Power Talk (S3E4) - Co-op combats cyber attacks /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/35333160

Power Talk (S3E3) - Serving our members 02/18/2025

Power Talk (S3E3) - Serving our members VP of Member Services Amy Langdon discusses all the ways her department helps co-op members along with big changes in the department. /episode/index/show/4900159d-722d-4193-a896-2e90beb79e70/id/35333035

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