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	Podcast:		SunCast
	Episode:		889: Why Co-ops and Public Utilities Are Winning the Load Growth Race
	Category:		Science & Medicine
	Duration:		00:29:37
	Publish Date:		2026-01-06 14:00:00
	Description:		The energy grid is facing a challenge unlike anything we’ve seen before. Think about this: one Virginia co-op has over 20 GW of demand in its queue. That’s more than the energy demand of New York City. As electrification and data center expansion accelerate, public power and electric co-ops are on the front lines of solving this surge. Electric cooperatives and public utilities are facing a wave of electrification, data center load, and manufacturing demand that rivals the size of major cities. That’s what major power providers are up against — but they’re not backing down. This Tactical Tuesday episode is your front-row seat to a high-stakes, high-impact conversation hosted by Sheri Givens, CEO of SEPA. She’s joined by two utility leaders tackling today’s fastest-growing energy challenges while maintaining reliability, affordability, and equity. They deliver on active solutions - from smart customer programs to creative tariff structures and innovative infrastructure partnerships. Expect to learn:
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