Roger Wiff, a longtime electric cooperative leader whose dedication to the cooperative movement spans more than three decades, has been named the 2026 recipient of WECA’s Ally of Cooperative Electrification (ACE) Award, the association’s highest honor. The award recognizes individuals whose exceptional leadership, service, and commitment have made a lasting impact on Wisconsin’s electric cooperatives.…
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Brandi Shramek, member relations supervisor at Jackson Electric Cooperative, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 N.F. Leifer Memorial Journalism Award for excellence in the cooperative’s local pages of Wisconsin Energy Cooperative News. This marks the third time Jackson Electric has received the award, most recently winning in 2015. Presented annually, the award…
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Ryan Kenealy, manager of corporate & field safety at Dairyland Power Cooperative, is the recipient of the 2026 Herman C. Potthast Award, recognizing his commitment to safety, leadership, technical excellence, and helping others succeed. Kenealy was nominated for his consistent dedication to promoting safe work practices and strengthening the safety culture at Dairyland. Throughout his…
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Wisconsin electric cooperatives can now apply for the next round of the state’s Grid Resilience Program, with $7.2 million immediately available for projects designed to strengthen the electric grid against extreme weather, wildfires and other natural disasters. The Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin’s Office of Energy Innovation opened Round Two applications yesterday, October 15.…
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Two Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative lineworkers who came to the aid of a seriously injured fellow lineworker during a historic spring ice storm have been selected to receive the 2026 WECA Cooperative Hero Award. Trevin Jensen and Quentin Muska were selected for their calm, professional response after Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative electrical technician Patrick “Pat”…
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