FCC Appoints NRECA’s Matheson to Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee
Posted on May 20, 2019 in Grid & Infrastructure, Technology | Comments Off on FCC Appoints NRECA’s Matheson to Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman, Ajit Pai, recently appointed National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) CEO, Jim Matheson, to serve on a Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee. The committee will identify new ways to encourage the expansion of broadband to rural communities, as well as aim to improve disaster response and recovery capabilities in the...
Two Coops Receive Funding from FCC for Broadband
Posted on May 16, 2019 in Grid & Infrastructure, Technology | Comments Off on Two Coops Receive Funding from FCC for Broadband
Two coops – ECO Services and United Services – will receive more than $20 million each from the Federal Communications Commission to expand broadband in Oklahoma and Missouri.
NRECA CEO Voices Support for President Trump’s Executive Orders on Energy Infrastructure
Posted on Apr 15, 2019 in Grid & Infrastructure, Legislative & Politics | Comments Off on NRECA CEO Voices Support for President Trump’s Executive Orders on Energy Infrastructure
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) CEO, Jim Matheson, recently expressed support of President Trump’s Executive Orders on Energy Infrastructure Development: “Today’s announcement paves the way for electric coops to enhance system reliability and reduce wildfire risk by improving access to maintain and upgrade electric systems located on federal lands. By...
Vermont Electric Cooperative Receives Aid for Storm Damage
Posted on Apr 15, 2019 in Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on Vermont Electric Cooperative Receives Aid for Storm Damage
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will contribute more than $1.2 million to the Vermont Electric Cooperative to fund system repairs that were necessary as a result of the severe storms in May 2018. Vermont Emergency Management helped Vermont Electric to receive the...
USDA Debuts New Investments in Rural Electric Infrastructure and Smart Grid Technology
Posted on Apr 9, 2019 in Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on USDA Debuts New Investments in Rural Electric Infrastructure and Smart Grid Technology
On April 8, 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $485 million in investments in the rural electric system. With investment funds going to 13 states, necessary transmission lines and smart grid technology for rural cooperatives are key...
New Hampshire Electric Coop to Receive FEMA Funds
Posted on Apr 5, 2019 in Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on New Hampshire Electric Coop to Receive FEMA Funds
The New Hampshire Electric Coop will receive $2.8 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a result of costs from storms and floods. FEMA’s Public Assistance Program helps reimburse communities for action taken in response and recovery to...
FEMA to Aid System Repairs for Minnkota
Posted on Apr 5, 2019 in Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on FEMA to Aid System Repairs for Minnkota
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has committed $5.9 million to Minnkota Power Cooperative to help repair damaged equipment due to severe storms, tornadoes, winds and flooding that occurred last summer. FEMA noted the critical role Minnkota plays in providing power to communities and the need to support that...
Tennessee Provides Grant to Electric Coops for Rural Broadband Expansion
Posted on Mar 21, 2019 in Grid & Infrastructure, Legislative & Politics, Technology | Comments Off on Tennessee Provides Grant to Electric Coops for Rural Broadband Expansion
Tennessee has granted approximately $15 million in funds to telecom and electric cooperatives for an expansion of rural broadband projects in Tennessee under the Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act. The grantees have committed to provide approximately $20 million in matching funds for a combined investment of approximately $35...
Indiana Cooperative Receiving $10.5 Million Loan
Posted on Mar 7, 2019 in Financing, Grid & Infrastructure, Technology | Comments Off on Indiana Cooperative Receiving $10.5 Million Loan
Southern Indiana Power is receiving a $10.5 million federal loan to build or improve 92 miles of line to enhance system operations for 600 rural consumers. The loan also includes funds for smart grid technologies.
USDA Banks New Investments in Infrastructure and Smart Grid Technology
Posted on Mar 1, 2019 in Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on USDA Banks New Investments in Infrastructure and Smart Grid Technology
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced investments in seven new projects in Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Oklahoma and South Dakota. The loans, totaling $122 million, will help build and improve electric lines and implement smart grid...
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