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The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) has completed an in-depth study of the costs and benefits of the combined undergrounding electric and broadband internet lines in metropolitan areas with a grant from American Public Power Association’s Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments (DEED) program.
Anterix and CPS Energy on Feb. 2 announced a spectrum purchase agreement that will enable CPS Energy to deploy a mission-critical 900 MHz private wireless broadband network, marking a major step forward in strengthening grid operations, enhancing resiliency, reliability, and accelerating the digital transformation of the utility’s infrastructure.
The American Public Power Association on Nov. 17 submitted a letter to the House Energy & Commerce Committee opposing H.R. 278, the BROADBAND Leadership Act, introduced by Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA).
Community-owned public power utilities want their customers to have access to affordable broadband services Local control of public power pole attachments is being falsely portrayed as the main barrier to broadband deployment Local control ensures electric customers do not subsidize for-profit
Anterix and the Lower Colorado River Authority announced on Jan. 13 that LCRA has contracted with Anterix to purchase additional 900 MHz wireless broadband licenses from Anterix that will extend LCRA’s ability to support future growth in Texas.
This two-part webinar series provides public power professionals with essential knowledge and practical strategies for managing pole attachments, covering both foundational concepts and current legal, regulatory, and operational trends.
Part 1 of a 2-Part Series. An introductory webinar that provides public power utilities with a foundational understanding of pole attachment policies, FCC rules, and best practices for managing requests and agreements.
At Maryland public power utility Easton Utilities, “safety is the foundation of everything we do,” said John Horner, President and CEO of the utility, in a recent interview with APPA.
Part 2 of a 2-Part Series. An advanced session exploring current legal, regulatory, and operational trends in pole attachments, including emerging challenges, federal initiatives, and strategies for effective management.
Holyoke Gas & Electric recently detailed how the Massachusetts public power utility is continuing to evaluate residential fiber for its customers.