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Rob Neely: Oxford Utilities General Manager

Rob Neely knows that innovation and long-term planning are vital in his industry. Leading Oxford Utilities as General Manager since 2011, Rob learned early that continuously implementing innovative technology is the key to the sustained success of his organization. We asked him to share some of the ways he has prepared his LPC’s infrastructure for the future: “Oxford Utilities has deployed a number of innovative solutions over the past 10 years. We’ve installed AMI electric and water meters on our system.

Frankie Moorman: Pontotoc Electric Power Association

With 27 years of industry experience, Frankie Moorman is no stranger to change, and his leadership of Pontotoc Electric Power Association has been an opportunity to ensure his system was prepared for the future. He shared some insight regarding how his LPC has navigated the deployment of new technology: “One of the most needed changes for our system was switching over to AMI metering. Collecting data in person had become outdated and often unsafe for our team, and finishing the conversion

Here we grow again. Stacey joins the team.

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – March 06, 2024 – Seven States Power Corporation has further enhanced its ability to engage and serve LPCs in the Tennessee Valley by adding a new staff member. Stacey Painter has joined Seven States as an Accounting Specialist. Seven States continues to expand its staff size and has cemented its role as a trusted technology provider and innovation partner for its member-owners: the 153 local power companies in the Tennessee Valley. “Our growing team is focused on delivering

Seven States Seeks DOE GRIP Grant for Battery Storage and Microgrids

As part of Seven States’ continuing role in building the energy system of the future, we have identified battery energy storage as a critical technology for ensuring a resilient grid – today, tomorrow, and in the future. As part of our ongoing efforts to deploy 300MW of battery energy storage, Seven States Power Corporation submitted a concept paper under the DOE GRIP Grant opportunity. The concept consisted of partnering with 20+ local power companies (LPCs) to install multiple battery storage units

Seven States Seeks Vice President of Grid Resiliency and Operations

Position Summary Seven States Power Corporation (Seven States) seeks a highly motivated, consumer-focused leader to work with members and stakeholders to understand technology needs and manage resources to design, develop and deploy products and services to meet those requirements. As the Vice President of Grid Resiliency and Operations, the high-performing self-starter must have experience originating and managing project deployments of solar generation, battery storage systems, backup generation, and load management services.   Principal Duties and Responsibilities Maintain Seven States values of

Here We Grow Again!

To keep up with increasing demand for its products and services, Seven States has welcomed industry expert James Trott to its team while announcing a Valley-wide search for another new role: Vice President of Grid Resilience & Operations. Trott joins Seven States from Duck River Electric Membership Corporation (“DREMC”), an electric cooperative based in Shelbyville, TN, where he most recently served as IT Telecommunications Administrator. As Seven States’ Technology Project Manager, a new role announced late last year, Trott will provide

Seven States President & CEO Presents at 2024 NRECA CEO Close-Up

Betsey Kirk McCall, Seven States’ President & CEO, recently attended the 2023 NRECA CEO Close-Up event in Phoenix, AZ, where she shared her experience as a leader of a cooperative that is building the Tennessee Valley’s grid of the future. This annual event is the premier conference for America’s electric cooperatives that attracts more than 800 co-op CEOs, GMs, and industry experts to share ideas and best practices. McCall spoke at a breakout session titled “Cooperatives Navigating Electric Avenue: Understanding New

Industry Expert Joins Growing Team at Seven States Power Corporation

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – January 2, 2024 – Today, Seven States Power Corporation has welcomed James Trott, an information technology specialist with over a decade of IT experience, to its growing team of Valley-based technology experts. Trott will serve as Technology Project Manager, a new role announced late last year to provide additional technical and project management support for the cooperative organization’s expanding portfolio of products and services. Trott joins Seven States from Duck River Electric Membership Corporation (“DREMC”), an electric cooperative

Kevin Murphy: Valley Innovation Ambassador

Kevin Murphy’s transition to President of Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation in 2009 was an opportunity to ensure his system was prepared for the future. He offered the following thoughts regarding how his LPC has navigated the deployment of needed technology: “Southwest is trying to be at the forefront of bringing internet service to our area, and we’ve also helped different communities and co-ops get involved in this process.  We’re working with other co-ops and municipals in the area that already

Andrea Harrington: Valley Innovation Ambassador

Andrea Harrington knows that innovation and long-term planning are paramount in our industry. Leading Weakley County Municipal Electric System (WCMES) as General Manager, Andrea has seen how continuously implementing innovative technology is essential to the sustained success of her organization and community.  She shared how Seven States has helped with their projects’ deployment. “WCMES needed electric vehicle charging options within our service territory to accommodate the growing electric vehicle traffic in the Martin area. We partnered with TVA and TDEC to