Two Coops Receive Funding from FCC for Broadband
Posted on Jun 12, 2019 in Grid & Infrastructure, Technology | Comments Off on Two Coops Receive Funding from FCC for Broadband
Two coops–Co-Mo Electric Cooperative and Callaway Electric Cooperative–will receive more than $24 million each from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to expand broadband in central Missouri.
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.
USDA Accepting Applications for Funding Through ReConnect
Posted on Apr 30, 2019 in Financing, Technology | Comments Off on USDA Accepting Applications for Funding Through ReConnect
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently established a loan and grant-based program to strengthen broadband in rural America. The program, known as the ReConnect Rural Broadband Pilot Program (ReConnect), will make at least $600 million available in rural broadband projects through the first round of funding.
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 million.
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.
Coop CEO Testifies in Support of Carbon Capture Technology Legislation
Posted on Mar 4, 2019 in Legislative & Politics, Technology | Comments Off on Coop CEO Testifies in Support of Carbon Capture Technology Legislation
Basin Electric Power Cooperative CEO, Paul Sukut, told a Senate panel that he supports efforts to help electric cooperatives develop technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fueled power plants and turn them into useful products.
S&P Releases 2019 Outlook for Power Utilities and Electric Cooperatives
Posted on Jan 24, 2019 in Economic Downturn, Regulation & Policy, Technology | Comments Off on S&P Releases 2019 Outlook for Power Utilities and Electric Cooperatives
An S&P Global Ratings report forecasts that, despite significant technological, regulatory and economic uncertainties in 2019, power utilities and electric cooperatives are likely to maintain their financial strength, on the whole.
Iowa Coop Installing Batteries in Homes
Posted on Oct 25, 2018 in Energy Storage, Technology | Comments Off on Iowa Coop Installing Batteries in Homes
MiEnergy Cooperative has started installing smart battery storage systems in the homes of its members as a way to test batteries as a tool for energy management. MiEnergy is one of four cooperatives that have commissioned a battery storage system as part of a pilot program sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
Ohio Coop Launches Community Solar Program
Posted on Oct 22, 2018 in Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on Ohio Coop Launches Community Solar Program
Firelands Electric Cooperative recently launched a community solar program that will provide residential members with the option to purchase renewable energy produced by the coop’s new 152-panel solar array. There is no equipment for members to install, and all maintenance costs are included in the subscription rate. Energy produced through the program will cost participating members...
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