Inside The Lines

Inside The Lines: Episode 2

Inside The Lines

Show Notes

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.

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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.

Sep 2, 2026

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.

Aug 5, 2026

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.

Jul 1, 2026

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.

Jun 3, 2026

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.

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