On December 10, 2021, a devastating tornado left a 500kV powerline in ruins. Seventeen lattice steel structures crumbled and twisted leaving tens of thousands without power. A quick and responsive engineering partner was required. Allgeier Martin and Associates rose to the challenge. AMA's successful work history led Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. and M&A Power to trust us with this rebuild project. This video tells the story of how AMA planned and designed it.

In Part 3, we discuss three evolving technologies contributing to power generation and their impact on your electric system. Those technologies are 1) Wind Turbines, 2) Solar, and 3) Battery Storage.

In Part 2, we discuss three evolving technologies affecting electric power demand. Those technologies are 1) Electric Vehicles (EV’s), 2) Electric Farm Machinery, and 3) Electric Semi-Trucks.

In Part 1, we discuss four evolving technologies affecting the power grid. Those technologies are 1) Distributed Generation, 2) Smart Grids, 3) Microgrids, and 4) Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings (GEB’s).

For an electric distribution cooperative to borrow money for system improvements, a Construction Work Plan (CWP) is required. The CWP is a four-year planning document establishing the improvement needs for the electric utility. The CWP is used to obtain a loan from Rural Utilities Services (RUS) or other sources to construct the required facilities. RUS, as the typical lender, establishes the required content for the CWP.