Inside The Lines: Episode 5

This month’s episode of Inside the Lines, hosted by Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb, highlights the work of Pa. Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming,) who was recently recognized with the Rural Electric Leadership Award for his commitment to rural Pennsylvanians and cooperative communities. Colin and Morgan also discuss what to expect now that the midterm elections are completed.

This month’s episode of "Inside the Lines," hosted by Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb, features a discussion about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Maria Belcher, member services representative at Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative, joins the program to share information about LIHEAP and its impact on cooperative members. Colin and Morgan also preview the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s fall session.

This month's episode of "Inside The Lines," hosted by Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb, features a discussion about our next generation of leaders and how the Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour is preparing these talented young co-op members for the future. PREA/Allegheny Youth Tour Director Steph Okuniewski joins the program along with a few of this year's delegates. Colin and Morgan also discuss a bill, introduced by U.S. Sen. Dave McCormich (R-Pa.) that, if passed, will provide millions to help electric cooperatives combat cybersecurity attacks. 

The August episode of Inside the Lines, hosted by Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb, features a discussion with Jill Ercolino, editor of Penn Lines, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Tune in to hear Jill share her insights about the magazine’s legacy, its readers and its future. Also in this episode, Colin and Morgan discuss the new budgets for Pennsylvania and New Jersey — and what’s in them for cooperatives.

July's episode of "Inside The Lines" features co-hosts Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb discussing Allegheny Electric Cooperative’s load control program, and how it helps lower energy costs as they welcome in guest Brian Smith, manager of Allegheny’s Coordinated Load Management System. Also in this episode, Colin and Morgan weigh the impact of data centers on the Pennsylvania governor’s race.

In June’s episode of Inside the Lines, co-hosts Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb recap recent advocacy events, including the NRECA Legislative Conference and the PREA Legislative Event. This episode features voices from cooperative leaders and Pennsylvania state lawmakers who attended the PREA Legislative Event. Tune in to hear about the issues cooperative leaders are advocating for in Washington, D.C. and Harrisburg.

May’s episode of Inside the Lines features a discussion with Pa. State Rep. Danilo Burgos (D-Philadelphia), chairman of the House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee. In addition to chairing a key committee, Rep. Burgos was recently honored as the 2025 Cooperative Legislator of the Year. Co-hosts Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb are also joined by Matt Leonard, PREA/Allegheny manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs, for a behind-the-scenes look at a typical legislative session week for our government relations team.

April’s episode of Inside the Lines features a discussion with Todd Salade, vice president of Power Supply and Engineering for the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association and Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc., about how what happens at PJM impacts electric cooperatives and consumer members. Co-hosts Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb explore the political landscape around energy issues in Harrisburg, and Morgan checks in with Brian Burns, chief lineman at REA Energy Cooperative, in honor of Lineworker Appreciation Day.

March’s episode of “Inside the Lines” features a discussion with Stephen Bennett, manager of regulatory and legislative affairs at PJM Interconnection, about PJM and its role in the electric grid. Co-hosts Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb also discuss Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address and answer March's question of the month.

February’s episode of “Inside the Lines” features a discussion with Matt Leonard, manager of Government and Regulatory Affairs, about data centers and their energy needs. Co-hosts Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb also discuss the Pennsylvania governor’s race and midterm elections, as well as answer February's question of the month.