
Western Watts Energy Podcast
Discover how Tri-State and our members are embracing the opportunity to power the West in our new podcast, Western Watts!
We'll dive into the heart of energy issues, from reliability to wildfire mitigation, and share firsthand insights relevant to rural, agricultural and mountain communities across Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming.
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Meet Your Hosts

I love highlighting the people who are big picture thinkers, problem solvers, and passionate about their work. No matter the scale of the challenge at hand, I believe our collective brainpower can get us to solutions.
With over 20 years of experience in corporate communications, Elizabeth is committed to finding meaningful connections behind the scenes and while amplifying the voices of the people behind the power. Her mission at Tri-State is to help employees celebrate the strong connection between their individual work and the greater purpose of organization – powering the West - reliably, affordably, and responsibly.
Elizabeth Schilling

The podcast is a cool way to get to dive deeper into what we are as a cooperative and learn more about the people we work with on a personal level.
Melissa is a charismatic professional who specializes in transforming complex ideas into executable concepts. With a deep expertise and talent in marketing, branding and communications, she’s breathing life into brand awareness to deliver fresh, impactful results.
Melissa Swinehart

My main contribution seems to be recklessly voicing intrusive thoughts that may or may not survive the final edit.
With a background in graphic design, Julia’s tackling interviews from a whole different angle. A lifelong learner, she’s passionate about understanding not only her coworkers, but also piecing together Tri-State’s role in the larger U.S. grid and disseminating that to a wider audience.
Julia Perry