Bandera Electric Cooperative Modernizes Electric Grid
Posted on May 19, 2017 in Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Rates, Renewable Energy, Technology, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Bandera Electric Cooperative Modernizes Electric Grid
Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC), a rural Texas cooperative, recently completed its first distribution circuit automation project in the first step in developing a “smart grid” which will increase the reliability, efficiency, safety, and cost effectiveness of the power system. The distribution system automation will provide real-time adjustment to changing loads and operating...
Coop CEO Testimony Outlines Cyber Threats to Power Grid
Posted on Apr 5, 2017 in Grid & Infrastructure, Legislative & Politics, Technology | Comments Off on Coop CEO Testimony Outlines Cyber Threats to Power Grid
The chief executive officer (CEO) of the Arkansas Electric Cooperative testified, on behalf of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources as part of a hearing called “Efforts to Protect Energy Delivery Systems from Cybersecurity Threats” on the cyber threats facing the electric sector.
Tennessee Bill Allows Rural Cooperatives to Offer Video Services to Customers
Posted on Mar 10, 2017 in Legislative & Politics, Technology | Comments Off on Tennessee Bill Allows Rural Cooperatives to Offer Video Services to Customers
In an important step to expand access to high-speed internet in rural Tennessee, the Broadband Accessibility Act has been amended to now allow cooperatives to have cable-like television offerings in areas many residents do not currently have broadband access.
USDA Announces Loans to Coops
Posted on Mar 1, 2017 in Grid & Infrastructure, Technology | Comments Off on USDA Announces Loans to Coops
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $202 million in loans to coops to upgrade electric service in Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. These loans include $14.7 million for coops to implement Smart Grid technology.
Cooperatives Strike Deal to Bring High-Speed Internet to Rural New Mexico
Posted on Feb 27, 2017 in Technology | Comments Off on Cooperatives Strike Deal to Bring High-Speed Internet to Rural New Mexico
The Kit Carson Electric Cooperative and Continental Divide Electric Cooperative recently struck a three year deal that will bring broadband services to Grants, New Mexico. Grants is a rural town of about 9,200 people that previously lacked the infrastructure needed to support high-speed internet. The cooperatives believe that bringing high-speed internet to rural areas such as Grants...
Tennessee Cooperatives to Benefit from State’s Broadband Accessibility Initiative
Posted on Jan 27, 2017 in Legislative & Politics, Technology | Comments Off on Tennessee Cooperatives to Benefit from State’s Broadband Accessibility Initiative
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam announced a proposal to provide $45 million in grants and tax credits over three years to service providers, including the state’s private, nonprofit electric cooperatives, in an effort to make broadband available to currently underserved homes and businesses.
KIUC Executes Agreement to Construct Hybrid Solar and Energy Storage System
Posted on Jan 11, 2017 in Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on KIUC Executes Agreement to Construct Hybrid Solar and Energy Storage System
Kaua’i Island Utility Cooperative has executed a power purchase agreement with AES Distributed Energy, Inc. for a plant that will provide solar energy plus a battery-based energy storage system. The project will consist of 28 MW of solar photovoltaic energy and a 20 MW five-hour duration energy storage system.
WEC Installs Fourth Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Posted on Jan 9, 2017 in Energy Savings Programs, Environmental, Technology | Comments Off on WEC Installs Fourth Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Washington Electric Cooperative (WEC) installed its fourth electric vehicle (EV) charging station on December 9, 2016. This project was aided by a $147,000 grant from the Vermont Low-Income Trust for Energy. This EV charging station is strategically located at Harwood Union High School in Duxbury, Vermont. By helping to develop an infrastructure that makes EV usage more practical, the...
Great River Energy Announces Joint Solar Project with Dakota Electric Association
Posted on Nov 18, 2016 in Climate Change, Environmental, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on Great River Energy Announces Joint Solar Project with Dakota Electric Association
Great River Energy recently announced a joint solar project with Dakota Electric Association. The 1-megawatt project will be constructed on five acres of land along Highway 61 in Marshan Township. Once completed, it will provide enough electricity to serve approximately 150 residential members.
Connexus Energy Awards Smart-Grid Contract to Honeywell
Posted on Nov 4, 2016 in Energy Savings Programs, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Technology | Comments Off on Connexus Energy Awards Smart-Grid Contract to Honeywell
Connexus Energy of Minnesota (Connexus) has awarded a smart-grid contract worth $15 million to Honeywell. The project will provide Connexus members with remote electricity reading. The project will require replacement of approximately 138,000 electric meters with Honeywell’s new “EnergyAxis” meters equipped with its “SynergyNet” mesh networking software. The new meters will transmit...
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