Community Engagement

Federal Agency Clears Funding Path for Washington State Broadband Projects

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has approved Washington’s final Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program proposal, clearing the way for the Washington State Broadband Office to begin awarding $736 million in federal funding and $112 million in state match funding to bring high-speed internet to every part of the state.

Department of Agriculture Loan Helping Jefferson County PUD Rollout Broadband, AMI

The United States Department of Agriculture has granted the Jefferson County Public Utility District No. 1 in Washington a $5.4 million loan that the public power utility plans to use to expand the rollout of advanced metering infrastructure and broadband services.
Community Engagement

Traverse City Light & Power Division Named to the 2025 Broadband Communities Top 100 List

Michigan public power utility Traverse City Light & Power announced that its community broadband division, TCLPfiber, has been named to the 2025 Broadband Communities Top 100 list.
Huntsville utilities distribution lines

Preserving the Municipal Exemption from Federal Pole Attachment Regulations

Preserving the Municipal Exemption from Federal Pole Attachment Regulations Issue Brief (PDF) Summary The American Public Power Association (APPA) strongly supports the goal of ensuring every American has access to broadband service. Public power utilities have long been explicitly exempted from
Community Engagement

Easton Utilities President and CEO John Horner Details Broadband Project, Efforts Tied to Safety, Reliability

The following is a transcript of the July 7, 2025, episode of Public Power Now. Learn more about subscribing to Public Power Now at Publicpower.org/Podcasts. Some quotes may have been edited for clarity. Paul Ciampoli Welcome to the latest episode of Public Power Now. I'm Paul Ciampoli, APPA News

Policy Resolutions 2021

21-01: In Support of Energy Storage 21-02: Regarding Federal Involvement in Service Territory Disputes 21-03: In Support of Broadband Deployment and Local Control of Pole Attachments 21-04: The Need for a Strong Federal Response to the Economic Crisis Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic 21-05: In

DEED 40th Anniversary Highlights

Building off of its first 40 years of advancing innovation in public power, DEED heads into 2021 with more than 50 active projects in critical areas like drone technology, sustainability (including several net-zero pilots), battery storage, EVs (one using blockchain incentives to coordinate charging
Finley Engineering Company, Inc.

March 27, 2025 – Lamar, MO – Finley Engineering, a leading provider of broadband and energy consulting and engineering services, is pleased to announce the addition of David Wojcik as Chief Client Officer. In this role, David will lead client engagement initiatives, drive strategic revenue growth, and reinforce Finley’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions across the broadband and energy sectors.

David brings over 25 years of experience in telecom, broadband, wireless infrastructure, and data center solutions, with expertise in fiber networks, 5G, private LTE, and enterprise IT. He has led business development for OEMs and Integrators into markets including Tier 1/Tier 2 Carriers, Independent service providers, utilities/COOPs, and municipalities. His leadership in strategic partnerships and sales has driven growth in FTTH, middle-mile broadband, and wireless infrastructure. 

“David’s extensive industry knowledge and track record of driving business growth make him an ideal leader to enhance our client relationships and expand our market presence,” said Ty Middleton, CEO of Finley Engineering. “As broadband and energy infrastructure continue to evolve, his leadership will be instrumental in helping our clients navigate challenges and seize opportunities.” 

Prior to joining Finley, David served as Vice President of Sales and Business Development at leading Network Infrastructure and OEM Companies including Nokia and most recently Data One Systems. With this leadership transition, Finley is poised for continued growth and innovation as it strengthens its role as a trusted partner in broadband and energy infrastructure. You can connect with David through LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-wojcik-356426b/ or email at d.wojcik@finleyusa.com. 

For more information about Finley, visit www.finleyusa.com.

Media Contact:
Molly White
m.white@finleyusa.com
402-301-6514
 

Safety

APPA Letter Details Opposition to Legislation to Expand Federal Pole Attachment Regulations

In advance of a hearing to be held by the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s Communications & Technology Subcommittee on broadband deployment, APPA sent a letter opposing H.R. 278, the BROADBAND Leadership Act, to the bill’s sponsor, Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA), subcommittee members, and subcommittee staff.
figurines of crew with a fiber cable

Understanding and Accessing Federal Funds Available to Public Power Utilities

A breakdown of federal funding available to utilities for smart grid and other infrastructure updates - and what makes for a successful application.