2022 Cherryland Electric Cooperative Election Results

The 2022 Cherryland Electric Cooperative election came to a close at the 84th Annual Meeting on June 9. Members elected two at-large directors, one Benzie/Manistee/ Wexford County director, and decided on proposed bylaw revisions.

The membership re-elected Melinda Lautner as an at-large director, elected Dean Adams as a new at-large director, re-elected Valarie Handy as the Benzie/Manistee/Wexford County director, and approved proposed bylaw revisions. Complete election results can be found here.

Michigan, Among Several States Facing 1,200MW Shortage This Summer

The regional grid operator, MISO, conducted its annual generation capacity auction and found that several states, including Michigan, are 1,200 MW short of the supply needed to keep up with peak demand. That means if we experience an especially hot summer, there is a possibility controlled outages may be necessary to protect the grid from becoming overloaded.

Members can find information on how the energy supply shortage impacts Cherryland here.

Members Earn Rebates With Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Cherryland members are eligible to receive rebates for energy efficiency upgrades in their homes or businesses. Common upgrades include purchasing Energy Star qualified appliances or making energy efficient upgrades.

For a guide to our residential rebate program and a complete listing of rebates available on Energy Star qualified appliances, click here. 

Co-op Offers Suite of Solar Programs For Members

Interested in going solar? Cherryland offers a suite of solar programs designed for those who want to support renewable energy with their cooperative. The suite includes community solar, net metering, and buy-all sell-all programs. Whether you want to cover your annual energy costs or use the clean energy you generate, there is a solar program for everyone!

To learn more, click here.

Members Learn About Electric Vehicles, Rebates On Co-op Website

Are you interested in going electric for your next car, but still have questions? Cherryland’s website is your hub for everything related to EVs. Learn about EV ownership, calculate fuel cost and CO2 savings, check out the latest EV models on the road, and more. And if you are ready to buy, Cherryland offers rebates for the purchase of electric vehicles and charging stations.

For more information, click here.

Cherryland Office Closed Labor Day

The Cherryland office will be closed Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, September 6.

Line crews are on-call to respond to any outages or emergencies. You can report an outage by texting OUT to (800) 442-8616, logging into SmartHub, or by calling us at (231) 486-9200. Visit our website’s Outage Center for more details.