4 Reasons We’re Proud to Be Part of the Energy Industry
Have you ever thought about how the work you do at the co-op directly impacts our community? Every person who works at Escambia River Electric Cooperative (EREC) plays a vital role in ensuring our members receive affordable, reliable power that’s essential to their daily lives.
The work we do is important, and there are many reasons to be excited about working in the energy industry. Here are just a few:
Everyone Depends on Electricity
Our industry powers businesses, schools, hospitals, and, on a smaller scale, iPhones, Androids, Netflix, PlayStations, and coffeemakers. You’re a part of something big that touches lives every day. Electricity isn’t a startup or fad. It’s an essential service that’s here to stay, and you help make it happen.
There Is Never a Dull Moment
As if Mother Nature’s curveballs weren’t enough to keep things interesting, we’re now facing some of the biggest changes ever in our industry.
The electric grid is getting smarter, renewable energy sources are growing, members are generating their own power at home and batteries are being used to store large amounts of power. While our mission and priorities remain the same, we’re finding new, innovative ways to adapt. That means things will stay interesting for years to come.
Our Industry Is More Newsworthy Than Ever Before
Electric utilities are part of the national dialogue on important, timely issues like climate change, renewable energy generation, extreme weather and national infrastructure security. While approaches to these issues and situations may differ across the country, these discussions are important, and they’re making headlines every day.
As an employee of the co-op, you’re primed and plugged into these timely issues and can help play a role in shaping our energy future.
You’re in Good Company With Co-ops
We know the energy industry is an exciting place to be. However, you’re a member of an electric co-op team, which makes your role even more extraordinary.
Electric co-ops are different than other types of electric utilities and typically receive higher satisfaction scores from consumers. Co-ops are owned by the members we serve, which puts us in a unique position to be more in tune with the needs of our local community.
We work with our members to meet their changing energy needs and expectations.
Perhaps you’re thinking your specific role doesn’t impact the services we provide. Maybe you’re not a lineworker or an engineer who works directly with the energy we provide. Whether you work in the office, lobby, or from a bucket truck, every one of us has a part to play in making sure this co-op runs smoothly. We’re a team.
Together, we’re powering the community we love and call home, and we can’t think of a better reason to be proud of the work we do.