Public Utilities (including Telecommunications)

Minnesota Department of Commerce - The Energy division has information about Utilities.
Minnesota’s Network for Enterprise Telecommunications -- MNET is designed to deliver a secure, reliable integrated statewide telecommunications network for all branches and levels of Minnesota government, public safety, and education. Since 1993, MNET has been managed by MNIT.
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission - The PUC regulates three cornerstone service industries in Minnesota's economy, i.e., electricity, natural gas and telephone and has permitting authority for most energy facilities in Minnesota. Their website includes a list of utility providers.
Utility Regulation - A group of documents from the Minnesota House of Representatives Research Office.

Energy Information Administration - Energy statistics and reports from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Federal Communications Commission - Separate sections cover the FCC bureaus, including the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau and the Media Bureau , which develops, recommends, and administers the policy and licensing programs relating to electronic media, including cable television, broadcast television, and radio.
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners -- NARUC represents the State Public Service Commissioners who regulate utility services in each state.
National Association of State Energy Officials - Includes information about the State Energy Program.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration - The federal executive branch agency responsible for telecommunications and information policy.
North American Electric Reliability Corporation - NERC helps electric utilities and other electricity suppliers work together to promote reliable electricity supply.
Telecommunications and Information Technology - Resources from the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Blandin Foundation Broadband Initiative -- The initiative aims to expand broadband coverage in Minnesota communities to enhance their economic competitiveness in a global economy. See their recent report: Measuring Impact of Broadband in 5 Rural MN Communities.
Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association - MMUA is a nonprofit corporation representing the interests of the state’s 100+ municipal electric and natural gas utilities.
Electricity and communications -- Resources from the Consumer Federation of America.

See also Energy

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