East Central Energy describes cooperative model and mapping needs
East Central Energy officials said their polygon strategy prioritizes electric cooperative members and emphasized community letters of support and modest local match requests; they noted construction season, permits and locates remain constraints.
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Dennis Rice, broadband manager at East Central Energy (ECE), described a cooperative approach focused on electric membership territories: ECE builds polygons (not linear corridors), prioritizes substations and targets member areas where the economics make sense. "As of today, we are we're on track to have a 5 year project," Rice said, describing a multi‑year schedule that includes Wisconsin territory work.
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