Policy Engagement and Rising Power Demand

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of member engagement in shaping policy and the planning of electric cooperatives for increased power demand due to data centers in Ohio.

Sharing your story matters when it comes to shaping policy. John Newton, Ph.D., vice president of public policy and economic analysis at American Farm Bureau, joins the podcast to discuss why member engagement is critical at the state and national levels. Craig Grooms, president and CEO of Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, also joins to discuss data centers coming to Ohio and how co-ops are planning for the increased demand while protecting members and consumers.

People in this episode

Guests: Craig Grooms, John Newton Ph D

Topics covered

• policy engagement
• electric cooperatives
• data centers
• member engagement

Keywords

• public policy
• economic analysis
• Ohio
• electricity demand

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Places: Ohio

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