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The interest in electric utility broadband deployments has been on a resurgence in the past few years. Many utilities that have entered the broadband business have sought partnerships with private providers while others have stood up a stand-alone broadband business operated by utility staff. This session presents a balance of the challenges and considerations in […]

The recent transition to working from home has put a spotlight on the value of broadband and fiber to residential members. Power System Engineering (PSE) has been working with cooperatives for years in exploring broadband feasibility as well as refining business practices in expanding offerings. PSE will share their insights through webinars scheduled at for […]

Midwestern states’ economies have been severely impacted by businesses stoppage due the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. The shutdown of businesses has led to over 3.7 million unemployment claims in the region, as of the end of April (see Table 1). Unemployment claims are the highest in Michigan and Ohio, with key steel and auto industries closures. […]

U.S. President Donald Trump on May 1 signed an executive order that seeks to secure America’s bulk power system (BPS) from foreign adversaries. The bulk power system is vital to the country’s energy security, supporting national defense, emergency services, critical infrastructure, and the economy. It encompasses the facilities and control systems necessary for operating an […]

Many electric utilities have been intrigued by the idea of offering high-speed broadband to their residents and members as an expansion of their own fiber networks. The need for this service will increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Work-at-home, remote schooling, video streaming, telemedicine, and other at-home connections have dramatically increased due to social distancing […]

PSE to attend 2020 NCREC Engineering Conference on March 11th & 12th, 2020 in Hinckley, MN. Our President, Erik Sonju, P.E. along with Harry John will be speaking on EV Industry Thoughts and our Christopher Graff, P.E. will be presenting on the ‘Role of Professional Engineer.’ It will focus on the responsibilities a Professional Engineer […]