Unplugged

Blue Ridge Energy

Unplugged features topics and stories from one of America’s leading electric cooperatives, Blue Ridge Energy. Electric cooperatives share a unique history that is etched into the framework of rural American life. Founded decades ago on a principle of bringing electricity to rural Americans left in the dark, electric cooperatives have become a beacon for economic growth and innovation in the less populated pockets of the United States. On Unplugged, host Jacob Puckett, interviews guests on a wide range of topics and issues facing rural Americans that are served by electric cooperatives.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Unplugged episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Unplugged for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Unplugged episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Introducing Tempest

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12/08/22 • 11 min

We've partnered with Weatherflow Tempest to bring Blue Ridge Energy members $50 off a new weather station, but why? Weather has a big impact on your cooperative and we discuss how better weather data can make a BIG difference in reliability.

The Helping Hand

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02/01/22 • 15 min

Giving back - it's important to electric cooperatives and has been for decades. It's at the core of who we are and aligns us with the early years when poles and wires were first being constructed for underserved communities in rural areas. But what goes into strong community involvement? Former Director of Community Relations, Grey Scheer, joins the podcast to talk about how heart, passion, and a love for people can carry cooperatives a long way.

From the Blue Ridge to...the Amazon?

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04/21/20 • 17 min

We dive into an unforgettable trip and an unforgettable experience to help provide electricity to a corner of the world ravaged by wildfires.

Cyber-Terrorism and Our Grid

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02/28/20 • 15 min

The threat to technology and the electric grid is greater than ever. Are American utilities prepared for an attack?

Lights Out

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01/28/20 • 16 min

What happens from the moment your power is lost to the moment when line technicians restore power at your home? It's a complicated process. This is the "behind the scenes" episode you've been waiting for.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

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12/20/22 • 12 min

This special edition of our Unplugged Podcast, where we talk about Neighbors Helping Neighbors and the need in our High Country communities this winter.

Season of Savings

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12/13/19 • 17 min

Between Christmas shopping season and colder weather impacting your bill, it can be an expensive time of year. What do you need to know in order to save money at home? Director of innovative energy solutions, Jason Lingle breaks it down.

Hugo's Heroes: Part 2

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10/25/21 • 17 min

This is part two of our series where we look back at Hurricane Hugo and remember the many people who worked to restore power following the historic storm. If you missed part one, be sure to go back and listen!

Hugo's Heroes: Part 1

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09/07/21 • 12 min

Some storms refuse to be forgotten. For people living in the Carolinas in 1989, few will ever forget the lasting impact of Hurricane Hugo and the scars it left from the coast to the mountains. Hear the stories of the lineman who worked through the storm and witnessed the destruction first hand.

Keeping rates low: Beat The Peak

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06/21/21 • 14 min

Beat The Peak, peak demand, peak hours... what does it mean and why is your utility provider asking you to use less electricity? Manager of Energy Solutions, Jon Jacob, joins the podcast to discuss Beat The Peak and the benefits for the cooperative and its members.

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How many episodes does Unplugged have?

Unplugged currently has 31 episodes available.

What topics does Unplugged cover?

The podcast is about Non-Profit, Podcasts, Business and Green Energy.

What is the most popular episode on Unplugged?

The episode title 'GUEST HOST: Haley Dorsey, YLC Representative and CEO, Doug Johnson' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Unplugged?

The average episode length on Unplugged is 15 minutes.

How often are episodes of Unplugged released?

Episodes of Unplugged are typically released every 51 days, 2 hours.

When was the first episode of Unplugged?

The first episode of Unplugged was released on Nov 7, 2019.

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