Industry Resources

Government Links

FERC – Federal Energy Regulatory Commission– Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulates and oversees energy industries in the economic and environmental interest of the American public.

FCC – Federal Communications Commission– Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC’s jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.

OSHA – Occupational Safety & Health Administration– Created in 1971, OSHA’s mission is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths.

NARUC – National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners– NARUC’s mission is to serve the public interest by improving the quality and effectiveness of public utility regulation.  NARUC’s member agencies regulate the activities of telecommunications, energy, and water utilities.

DOE – US Department of Energy– Created to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States. Promotes scientific and technological innovation.

Industry Related Links

EEI – Edison Electric Institute– Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is the premier trade association for U.S. shareholder-owned electric companies, and serves international affiliates and industry associates worldwide.

NRECA – National Rural Electric Cooperative Association– The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is the national organization representing the national interests of the cooperative electric utilities and the consumers they serve.

USTA – United States Telecom Association– USTA is the premier trade association representing service providers and suppliers for the telecom industry. USTA’s 1,200 member companies offer a wide range of services, including local exchange, long distance, wireless, Internet and cable television service.

NCTA – National Cable & Telecommunications Association– National Cable and Telecommunications Association, formerly the National Cable Television Association, is the principal trade association of the cable television industry in the United States.

IBEW – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers– International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) represents more than 780,000 members who work in a wide variety of fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and government.

NEPPA – Northeast Public Power Association– NEPPA is a full-service professional organization serving and representing the interests of over 70 consumer-owned electric utilities, cooperatives and joint action agencies in the northeast.

TVA – Tennessee Valley Authority– TVA works in concert with other public agencies to protect the Tennessee Valley’s water supply for the present and the future.

NTEA – National Truck Equipment Association– National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA), established in 1964, currently represents over 1,600 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, buy, sell and repair commercial trucks, truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers and accessories.

Compliance & Safety Blog – Telecom technician safety & training guide blog. Telecom communications are an essential part of modern life. The cables and satellites spanning the globe help keep people connected and make businesses run smoothly. Here you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Telecom Technicians.

EIA – US Energy Information Administration– The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) collects, analyzes, and disseminates independent and impartial energy information to promote sound policymaking, efficient markets, and public understanding of energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment.

Get into Energy– The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) created Get Into Energy to build awareness among students, teachers, military veterans, career changers, and others about the fantastic opportunities available in the energy industry.

American Public Power Association– The American Public Power Association is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide.

Utility Dive– Utility Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping the utility industry. The newsletters and website cover topics such as smart grid, regulation and policy, demand response, generation, and more.

IEEE– IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.

SCTE – Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers– SCTE is envisioning the future of connectivity, today. Through technological leadership and innovation, SCTE has served as the applied science leader for the cable telecommunication industry for more than five decades.

Tree Care Industry Association– The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) is the only national trade association for tree care companies in the U.S. TCIA has more than 1,400 tree care company members and nearly 400 affiliated corporate members, encompassing tens of thousands of tree care professionals.

The Utility Expo– The largest and fastest-growing utility construction show and conference in the industry.