Episode 241 – Amping Up: How One Campus Sparked Its Own Power

Episode 241 – Amping Up: How One Campus Sparked Its Own Power

January 19, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 241

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Tim Jarrell discusses the creation of a self-contained microgrid at Cobb EMC that utilizes solar energy, battery storage, and natural gas.

What if a corporate headquarters could generate, store, and manage its own power—independently, reliably, and sustainably? Cobb EMC has done exactly that. Tim Jarrell, Vice President at Cobb Electric Membership Corporation (EMC), talks about the creation of a self-contained microgrid that powers their campus using solar energy, battery storage, and natural gas. Hear how this innovative project was conceived, planned, and executed, along with the project management lessons learned along the way.

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