We are several primaries into a presidential election year, and even the most experienced political observer seems astounded by the…
Author: David Callis
David Callis
David Callis is a 1982 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, with a degree in business administration. He served the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association in various roles until his retirement in 2022.
Last December, I let you know that America’s electric cooperatives were filing suit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), asking…
Despite a common belief that America’s electric utility grid isn’t “smart,” electric cooperatives are leaders in innovation and the automation…
Just before Thanksgiving, co-op leaders from across the state met in Nashville to review the accomplishments of our cooperatives last…
Operating an electric utility usually entails hiring managers, engineers, linemen and customer service representatives. Throw in a few staff to…
What is the single purpose we have in running an electric cooperative? Serving our members by keeping the lights on…
“Safe, reliable and affordable.” That’s a phrase you hear from us quite a bit. It accurately describes the commitment we…
Last September, Tennessee’s electric cooperatives were privileged to participate in the opening ceremony of the Tennessee State Fair in Nashville.…
One early Friday morning this past June, four large tour buses pulled away from our office in Nashville. In a…
Last month, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected an early…