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 grid.
$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.
Florida PSC Approves Two Plants to Serve Coop Customers
Posted on May 10, 2018 in Grid & Infrastructure, Project Development | Comments Off on Florida PSC Approves Two Plants to Serve Coop Customers
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the development of two new natural gas plants to serve coop customers. The PSC approved a 1,122 MW plant in Putnam County proposed by Seminole Electric Cooperative, which is scheduled to be in service by December 2022. The PSC also approved a 573 MW power plant in Pasco County proposed by Seminole Electric and Shady Hills Energy...
Coalition Works to Highlight Rural Connectivity
Posted on Apr 19, 2018 in Grid & Infrastructure, Technology | Comments Off on Coalition Works to Highlight Rural Connectivity
Executives from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, and Federal Communications Commission Chairman, Ajit Pai, as well as executives from four other partner organizations – Farm Foundation, NTCA—The Rural Broadband Association, CoBank, and the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation – to kick off...
CIPCO Announces Development of Wind Facility
Posted on Apr 10, 2018 in Environmental, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on CIPCO Announces Development of Wind Facility
Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) announced development of the Heartland Divide Wind Farm, a 104 MW wind project, which is set for completion by the end of 2018. Once operational, the new wind farm will represent CIPCO’s largest wind energy project to date.
SCI REMC Announces Phase I of Fiber-To-The-Home Project
Posted on Apr 10, 2018 in Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Technology | Comments Off on SCI REMC Announces Phase I of Fiber-To-The-Home Project
South Central Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation (SCI REMC) announced that it is kicking off its anticipated fiber-to-the-home business. Construction is set to begin in June, and SCI REMC plans to offer members in the initial coverage areas an opportunity to start signing up for service at the end of the year.
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