Chris Studer

I communicate. I cooperate. I have many children.

[Chris Studer @chrisstuder]

The ⁦@Mid_WestElec⁩ annual meeting has begun in Denver. This is such an important organization, working to protect and enhance hydropower assets that provide renewable power to consumers across the region.

[Chris Studer @chrisstuder]

Thanks to Jim Horan from ⁦@Mid_WestElec⁩ for speaking this morning on the state of hydropower during the ⁦@EastRiverCoop⁩ annual meeting.

[East River Electric Power Cooperative @EastRiverCoop]

A three-judge panel of the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of East River Electric, upholding a lower court’s ruling to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Dakota Energy seeking to terminate its wholesale power contract early. Read the full story: https://t.co/OcRH4roTlG

[Chris Studer @chrisstuder]

Thanks for the E85 fill-up ⁦@caseysgenstore⁩ in Fargo!

[Chris Studer @chrisstuder]

The ⁦@Mid_WestElec⁩ Consumers Association board meeting was just called to order in Bismarck. Thanks to ⁦@Basin_Electric⁩ for hosting a group working to protect hydropower resources that are so valuable to consumers across the region.

[Chris Studer @chrisstuder]

Great turnout at the Lake Region Electric annual meeting in Britton tonight!

[Chris Studer @chrisstuder]

Thanks @SenJohnThune for taking time to meet with us and for your support of the federal hydropower program that helps keep energy costs stable for consumers across South Dakota.

[Leader John Thune @LeaderJohnThune]

Great to join members of @Mid_WestElec to discuss their work to protect energy resources for consumers within the Missouri River Basin and the importance of an all-of-the-above energy approach to ensure a reliable and resilient energy sector.

[Chris Studer @chrisstuder]

Purple and gold pancakes for breakfast today to celebrate opening day for the Vikes. #skol

[Chris Studer @chrisstuder]

Filled up with E85 on the way home from the ⁦@ACEethanol⁩ annual meeting. Renewable fuel that supports our ag producers. And I saved $1.85 to boot!

[Chris Studer @chrisstuder]

Attending the @Mid_WestElec board meeting in Omaha today discussing hydropower issues. Fun fact: this is the same room Richard Nixon announced his candidacy for President in 1967.

[Chris Studer @chrisstuder]

Four-year old kid at the park to me today: “Hey Mister…I want to see how fast you run.” Sorry pal, I try not to embarrass myself like that in public. #oldknees #formercatcher

[Chris Studer @chrisstuder]

@abbybischoff That’s some Action News right there! Congrats Abby!

[Chris Studer @chrisstuder]

Thanks Sen. Thune for being so generous with your time at such a critical time…appreciate your willingness to meet with us and hear about the work SD’s electric co-ops are doing.

[Leader John Thune @LeaderJohnThune]

South Dakota rural electric co-ops like @EastRiverCoop & @SE_Electric play a vital role in ensuring our state has reliable, affordable power. I met with folks from the SD Rural Electric Association to discuss their efforts to expand renewable energy in South Dakota.

[Basin Electric Power Cooperative @Basin_Electric]

You can trust your local electric cooperative to provide you with reliable and affordable power, because as a member, you own the co-op and have a voice in how it is run. #InternationalCooperativeDay #CoopsPowerUs #GoCoop

[East River Electric Power Cooperative @EastRiverCoop]

Not all power providers are the same. Read this article to learn the difference between East River Electric (a local electric cooperative) and Guzman Energy (a for-profit company). https://t.co/1be3gNUxTn

[Chris Studer @chrisstuder]

@JohnKerstiens Ha…good times. “Hey Johnny you wanna go?” “Wait…how much for the day???” 🤑🤑🤑🤑

[East River Electric Power Cooperative @EastRiverCoop]

Neighbors helping neighbors. That’s how the cooperative movement started around here. Dakota Energy is seeking to buy out of its long-term wholesale power contract & attempting to break that promise to their fellow electric cooperatives. Learn more: https://t.co/vFuMxNkvZ3

[Chris Studer @chrisstuder]

A long-term strategy is better than a short-term gamble.

[East River Electric Power Cooperative @EastRiverCoop]

For 70 years, East River Electric has served our member co-ops with reliable, affordable & sustainable electricity. Click the link below to learn about the history of our long-term power contracts & why they are essential: https://t.co/6cdBSk9Jje

[East River Electric Power Cooperative @EastRiverCoop]

Read what one Dakota Energy member is saying about his co-op’s decision to leave the cooperative power supply family: https://t.co/hKW7PSTTVU

[East River Electric Power Cooperative @EastRiverCoop]

Not all power providers are the same. Read this article to learn the difference between East River Electric (a local electric cooperative) and Guzman Energy (a for-profit company). https://t.co/1be3gOc8KV