Escambia County Partners with Escambia River Electric Cooperative to Bring High Speed Fiber Internet to Thousands
Posted on Nov 29, 2022 in Fiber | Comments Off on Escambia County Partners with Escambia River Electric Cooperative to Bring High Speed Fiber Internet to Thousands
Escambia County agreed to partner with Escambia River Electric Cooperative to bring high speed fiber internet to over four thousand homes and businesses in in rural northern Escambia County. Escambia County will provide $6 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds for the project.
New Hampshire Electric Cooperative’s New President Discusses Her Plans for Addressing High Energy Bills and Role in Diversifying the Energy Field
Posted on Nov 28, 2022 in Corporate Governance | Comments Off on New Hampshire Electric Cooperative’s New President Discusses Her Plans for Addressing High Energy Bills and Role in Diversifying the Energy Field
New Hampshire Electric Cooperative’s incoming president Alyssa Clemson Roberts spoke with the New Hampshire Bulletin about consumer concern for high energy bills and the cooperative’s plan to reduce market risk, as well as the importance of mentorship for diversifying the energy field from a male-dominant space.
Beartooth Electric Cooperative Sued for Alleged Tree Trimming Company Negligence
Posted on Nov 23, 2022 in Litigation | Comments Off on Beartooth Electric Cooperative Sued for Alleged Tree Trimming Company Negligence
A civil suit has been filed against Beartooth Electric Cooperative in connection with a November 2021 fire that broke out after a tree branch hit a power line in the electric cooperative’s right of way.
CORE Electric Cooperative Forms Partnership to Plant Trees in Colorado
Posted on Nov 22, 2022 in Community Development, Conservation, Environmental | Comments Off on CORE Electric Cooperative Forms Partnership to Plant Trees in Colorado
In a first of its kind venture, CORE Electric Cooperative (CORE) has partnered with FarmBox Foods to plant trees in a Vertical Hydroponic Farm inside an upcycled shipping container to rehabilitate forests along Colorado’s Front Range. CORE plans on planting 15,000 blue spruces and ponderosa pines in the first three years of the project.
The North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives Opens New Training Center
Posted on Nov 16, 2022 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on The North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives Opens New Training Center
The North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives’ (NDAREC) new Lineworker Training Center, which provides students the opportunity to practice skills required for the construction and maintenance of electrical infrastructure, will be a boon to the electric cooperative workforce.
Southeast Energy Exchange Market Unveils New Energy Trading Market
Posted on Nov 10, 2022 in Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency | Comments Off on Southeast Energy Exchange Market Unveils New Energy Trading Market
The Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM) opened up operation this week, allowing for first of their kind market transactions in power for the region. SEEM will cover 23 entities in 12 states, with more than 180,000 megawatts, including Associated Electric Cooperative, Seminole Electric Cooperative, Oglethorpe Power Corporation, and North Carolina Electric Membership...
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Issues Statement on Election
Posted on Nov 9, 2022 in Press Release | Comments Off on National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Issues Statement on Election
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Chief Executive Officer has issued a statement following the midterm elections emphasizing the importance of policymakers in setting policies to further the goals of electric cooperatives.
Plumas Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative Receives Federal Grant
Posted on Nov 4, 2022 in Natural Disaster | Comments Off on Plumas Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative Receives Federal Grant
Plumas Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative has received a $4.7 million Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Grant to repair or replace equipment damaged in wildfires. The work is expected to be completed in February 2023.
Electric Cooperatives Receive $15 Million Award to Enhance Security Capabilities
Posted on Nov 2, 2022 in Cybersecurity | Comments Off on Electric Cooperatives Receive $15 Million Award to Enhance Security Capabilities
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, which represents nearly 900 local electric cooperatives in the U.S., has been awarded $15 million by the U.S. Department of Energy in an effort to help expand cybersecurity capabilities.
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