rural utilities

Grid Security for Rural Electric
Grid Security for Rural Electric
The 2018 Farm Bill created a grid security division within the rural utilities service of USDA's Rural Development Mission Area. A memorandum of understanding between USDA and the Department of Energy was reached the following year. Rural Utilities Service administrator Chris McClean said some of the efforts to bolster security and provide available financing for rural electric service providers
ReConnect Effort Benefits Rural Communities In Many Ways, Says USDA Official
ReConnect Effort Benefits Rural Communities In Many Ways, Says USDA Official
The USDA continues to announced funding for the department's Rural High-speed Connectivity Program. Rural Utilities Service Administrator, Chad Rupe, said while federal financing by grants, loans, foster broadband infrastructure development in rural areas, e-connectivity will help these communities in a variety of ways ...