Inside The Lines: Episode 2

Inside The Lines: Episode 5

May’s episode of Inside the Lines features a discussion with Pa. State Rep. Danilo Burgos (D-Philadelphia), chairman of the House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee. In addition to chairing a key committee, Rep. Burgos was recently honored as the 2025 Cooperative Legislator of the Year. Co-hosts Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb are also joined by Matt Leonard, PREA/Allegheny manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs, for a behind-the-scenes look at a typical legislative session week for our government relations team.

Inside The Lines: Episode 4

April’s episode of Inside the Lines features a discussion with Todd Salade, vice president of Power Supply and Engineering for the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association and Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc., about how what happens at PJM impacts electric cooperatives and consumer members. Co-hosts Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb explore the political landscape around energy issues in Harrisburg, and Morgan checks in with Brian Burns, chief lineman at REA Energy Cooperative, in honor of Lineworker Appreciation Day.

Inside The Lines: Episode 3

March’s episode of “Inside the Lines” features a discussion with Stephen Bennett, manager of regulatory and legislative affairs at PJM Interconnection, about PJM and its role in the electric grid. Co-hosts Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb also discuss Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address and answer March's question of the month.

Inside The Lines: Episode 2

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.

Inside The Lines: Episode 1

Episode 1 of “Inside the Lines” features a discussion with PREA/Allegheny President & CEO Steve Brame about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s New Empowering Rural America program. Co-hosts Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb also discuss Pennsylvania’s state budget and the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show.