In the Weeds about Vegetation Management

We were in the studio for a conversation with Cindy Musick, Director of Vegetation Management for REC about their vegetation management program. We talked about how & why they schedule their maintenance; how it works & who the people are in the trucks and on the front lines for clearing right-of-ways. We discussed how many of those on her team are certified arborists and foresters; some strange things she’s seen in her travels to member properties; and even learned about how members can acquire wood chips from their local maintenance crew.

Reporting Dead & Dangerous Trees

We were in the studio with Cindy Musick, Director of Vegetation Management for REC about what member owners should do if they find or see dead/dangerous trees or vegetation on their property or in their travels. 

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Rebuilding and Restoring Power in Jamaica

Friday | February 27, 2026
Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica's electric infrastructure. America's electric cooperatives answered the call for help, in part with a crew led by...
Extreme cold, like we’ve had this winter, changes how both homes and the electric system operate, even when daily routines stay the same.