we are well-positioned to help expand broadband access in rural parts of our service area ,” says Chris Beam , Appalachian Power president and COO . “ The expansion of fiber also provides a robust communications platform for electric grid enhancements that improve energy efficiency and service reliability .”
West Virginia lawmakers passed legislation in 2019 allowing electric utilities to submit broadband feasibility studies , and later that year the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council unanimously approved Appalachian Power ’ s feasibility study for the Logan and Mingo project . Further legislation passed in 2020 specified the PSC ’ s role in approving plans and associated cost recovery of middle-mile broadband projects submitted by electric public utilities in the state .
The project plan calls for internet service provider GigaBeam Networks of Bluefield , VA , to own , install and operate the last-mile infrastructure needed to deliver broadband services to customers in the project area . If approved , the first-year project costs will add 15 cents a month to the bill of the companies ’ West Virginia residential customers using 1,000 kWh / month . Project construction is expected to begin within 180 days after commission approval and be complete approximately 24 months after the start of construction .
The Thrasher Group Celebrates Opening of Martinsburg Office
The ribbon cutting ceremony at Thrasher ’ s Martinsburg office .
This past spring , The Thrasher Group , along with the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce and the Berkeley County Development Authority , celebrated the opening of its new office in Martinsburg , WV , with a ribbon cutting ceremony . This is the company ’ s fifth location in West Virginia .
“ We ’ re thrilled to see Thrasher make a home here ,” says Tina Combs , chamber president and CEO . “ Our county is constantly growing , and businesses like Thrasher play an important role in supporting sustainable expansion .”
With nearly 40 years in business , Thrasher has had a presence in the Eastern Panhandle for an extensive amount of time . It has worked with a number of entities in the region , including development authorities , municipalities , public utilities , boards of education and private developers .
“ The Thrasher Group is invested in the success of the Eastern Panhandle ,” says Thrasher President Chad Riley . “ This region is a shining star in our state , and the Thrasher team has been privileged to contribute to that success . Opening an office in Martinsburg allows us to deliver the highest quality service possible to our local clients .”
NETL and ARC Kick Off Program to Create the Next Generation of Welders
NETL leaders participated in the recent kickoff meeting of the Advanced Welding Workforce Initiative ( AWWI ) to discuss how the new program will provide workers
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