Keeping the power flowing to rural homes and businesses won’t be a problem, but the cost could soar.

East River Electric is the distributor of power to a number of rural electric cooperatives in the region.

Their general manager, Jeff Nelson is retiring today, after a long career with the co-op.

Nelson says all electric providers face significant challenges…

 

Nelson says there may have to be some changes in how power producers operate in the future…

 

Nelson has been general manager of East River since 1991.