Sep 17, 202629 minS8
Deployment is surging across the country for distributed energy resources, such as rooftop solar panels and battery storage systems, as well as EVs and their charging infrastructure. These assets can benefit the grid...
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Along Those Lines
Hosted by NRECA · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's podcast is focused on the important stories from across co-op country about the issues that matter most to rural America and the energy industry.
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What is Along Those Lines about?
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's podcast is focused on the important stories from across co-op country about the issues that matter most to rural America and the energy industry.
Who hosts Along Those Lines?
Along Those Lines is hosted by NRECA. The show has published 99 episodes to date.
What has Along Those Lines covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Changing Threat Surface: Evolving Grid Poses New Co-op Cybersecurity Challenges" (17 September 2026, 29 minutes), "Lifting All Boats: Co-ops Talk Value of Rural Broadband, Partnership With NRECA" (14 August 2026, 32 minutes), and "'A Forward-Looking Process': Co-op Leaders Share Succession Planning Strategies" (13 July 2026, 34 minutes).
How often does Along Those Lines publish?
Along Those Lines publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 99 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Along Those Lines?
Booking probability for Along Those Lines is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Along Those Lines requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Along Those Lines's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Along Those Lines?
The strongest fits for Along Those Lines are Electric Power. Along Those Lines has a technology audience.
About the host
NRECA hosts Along Those Lines, a technology podcast with 99 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Aug 14, 202632 minS8
With help from NRECA Broadband, co-ops providing internet service are boosting the quality of life in their communities. Federal funding is critical to that mission but comes with its own set of challenges. On this...
- Jul 13, 202634 minS8
The electric co-op workforce is on the cusp of big change, with a large portion of leadership and other employees nearing retirement age in the coming years. But succession planning involves more than hiring someone's...
- Jun 10, 202621 minS8
When the Rural Electrification Act was signed in 1936, only 10% of U.S. farms and rural homes had power. But the REA helped achieve near universal electrification in rural America and is still vital to ensuring that...
- May 11, 202626 minS8
Food deserts are a major challenge in rural America, leaving many communities without easy access to affordable, nutritious food. The North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives is forging an ambitious...
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- Apr 20, 202631 minS8
After decades of stagnant growth, U.S. power demand is set to jump in the years ahead. Data centers will be a big part of the increase, but other sources could rival those gains. On this episode of Along Those Lines, we...
- Mar 16, 202630 minS8
On this episode of Along Those Lines, we're joined by NRECA Director of Safety Programs Ken Macken and Johnie Hendrix, vice president of risk management and training for the Association of Missouri Electric...
- Feb 13, 202627 minS8
Effective communication by electric co-ops—through good times and bad—builds member loyalty and better aligns and engages co-op employees. In this episode, Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson, this year's...
- Jan 15, 202619 minS8
For over 60 years, NRECA International has helped bring electricity to unserved or underserved parts of the world, drawing on lessons learned from the U.S. electrification story. Hear from NRECA International's new...
- Dec 15, 202539 minS7
Data center development is surging to meet demand for cloud applications, cryptocurrency, streaming services and AI. Electric co-ops are at the center of it, with some fielding multiple new requests at a time to serve...
- Nov 10, 202528 minS7
More than 140 electric co-ops serve Department of Defense facilities or Coast Guard stations, and co-ops own, operate and maintain the power distribution grids at 31 military installations through utility privatization...
- Oct 13, 202532 minS7
FEMA provides crucial funding to co-ops after disasters, allowing them to restore power faster and make their infrastructure more resilient while limiting related costs for members. But FEMA is far from perfect, with...
- Sep 15, 202528 minS7
Electric co-ops are experiencing a historically broad and rapid shift in their organizational culture, driven largely by an influx of younger, tech-savvy employees amid a wave of retirements and turnover, along with...
- Aug 4, 202527 minS7
NRECA's 2025 Regional Meetings kick off Sept. 3 in Providence, Rhode Island. The five meetings, which will take place across the country through October, are a key step in the member resolutions process that guides...
- Jul 14, 202520 minS7
Rooftop solar is gaining popularity with homeowners and businesses, leading to a surge in installations over the past decade. But the technology isn't right for everyone, and electric co-ops are doing their part to help...
- Jun 9, 202527 minS7
Drier and hotter weather conditions are creating longer wildfire seasons in many parts of the country, and even regions not typically at risk of wildfires are vulnerable. In this episode, learn how electric co-ops are...
- May 19, 202519 minS7
After years of advocacy from NRECA, Congress passed legislation in 2022 that allows electric co-ops to access federal tax credits for certain energy projects, including renewable power facilities, through an...
- Apr 22, 202532 minS7
Cybersecurity incidents involving the systems and data of third-party vendors are on the rise for utilities in the U.S. It's a worrying trend that has directly impacted electric co-ops, and industry cyber professionals...
- Apr 10, 202518 minS7
East Kentucky Power Cooperative's Tony Campbell joined President Donald Trump for a White House ceremony on April 8 to sign four major actions to boost power reliability and affordability. Campbell's invitation to speak...
- Mar 25, 202525 minS7
Earlier this month, Mike Partin was elected president of NRECA at the PowerXchange conference in Atlanta. Partin has been CEO of Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative in central Tennessee since 2015. He joined the co-op...
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Jim Matheson
NBA Executive Director, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
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Josh Kramer
New York Director, North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives
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Tom Atkinson
Operational Crew and IT Team Lead, Washington Division of Child Support
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Eric Baker
Senior Creative Director for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Creative, Wolverine Power Cooperative
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