USDA Announces Investments to Improve Rural Electric Infrastructure
Posted on Nov 12, 2018 in Financing, Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on USDA Announces Investments to Improve Rural Electric Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that it is investing $1.6 billion in 46 rural electric utility infrastructure projects across the country. These investments will help contribute to a stronger rural electric system by improving operations and reliability in 24 states. This funding will help build or improve 5,833 miles of line, will include $307 million in...
Coop Announces Investment in Natural Gas Generating Station
Posted on Nov 8, 2018 in Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on Coop Announces Investment in Natural Gas Generating Station
Central Iowa Power Cooperative has announced an $85 million investment to repower a natural gas-fired generating station in Creston. The project is expected to be completed by late 2022.
NRECA Participates in Cybersecurity Briefing
Posted on Oct 10, 2018 in Cybersecurity, Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on NRECA Participates in Cybersecurity Briefing
Jeff Baumgartner, senior adviser at the Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER), addressed a congressional staff briefing on Capitol Hill. The briefing was organized by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), the American Public Power Association and the Edison Electric Institute to kick off National Cyber...
FEMA Approves Grant for Repairs of Utility Infrastructure
Posted on Oct 8, 2018 in Financing, Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on FEMA Approves Grant for Repairs of Utility Infrastructure
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently approved a $1,743,876 grant to Vermont Electric Cooperative for the repair of 54 transformers and 2,887 miles of transmission and distribution electric conductor line poles damaged by severe storm and flooding in October 2017. This grant is funded through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program which provides grant reimbursement to...
NWEC Receives $8 Million Loan for Infrastructure Improvements
Posted on Sep 25, 2018 in Financing, Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on NWEC Receives $8 Million Loan for Infrastructure Improvements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that North Western Electric Cooperative (NWEC) will receive an $8 million federal loan to build and improve power lines in northwest Ohio. NWEC will use the loan to build 20 miles of new line and improve 40 miles of existing line, which is expected to bring 140 additional consumers to a system which currently serves more than 6,000 rural...
Arkansas Coops Moving Away From Coal
Posted on Sep 24, 2018 in Environmental, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on Arkansas Coops Moving Away From Coal
Although coal remains a significant fuel source in the state of Arkansas, the state’s energy producers are currently focused on lower-emission natural gas-fueled generation and renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar. The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects natural gas generation to rise to 34% nationally by 2019, up from 32% in 2017. Coal’s share, 30% in 2017, is...
USDA Loans $398.5 Million Dollars to Cooperatives for Infrastructure Improvements
Posted on Sep 20, 2018 in Grid & Infrastructure, Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on USDA Loans $398.5 Million Dollars to Cooperatives for Infrastructure Improvements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $398.5 million dollars through the Electric Infrastructure Loan Program to improve rural electric service in 13 states.
Arkansas Cooperative Qualifies for $21 Million Dollar Loan
Posted on Sep 20, 2018 in Grid & Infrastructure, Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Arkansas Cooperative Qualifies for $21 Million Dollar Loan
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative has qualified for a $21 million dollar loan from the Electric Infrastructure Loan Program, and it intends to use the funds to add 82 miles of transmission lines in addition to other improvements.
Electric Trade Associations Address Inquiry Regarding Protecting the U.S. Electric Grid
Posted on Sep 6, 2018 in Grid & Infrastructure, Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Electric Trade Associations Address Inquiry Regarding Protecting the U.S. Electric Grid
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association joins two other U.S. trade associations in the electric industry in a letter response to U.S. Senator Edward Markey’s inquiry regarding security responses to cybersecurity threats to the nation’s electric...
$345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure Investments Announced
Posted on Aug 9, 2018 in Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on $345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure Investments Announced
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue has announced that $345.5 million will be invested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 20 infrastructure projects to improve rural electric service in 14 states.
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