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On November 11, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Radiocommunication Sector Working Party 5A approved and published a report on “Utility radiocommunication operating in the land-mobile service.” This report describes the different radiocommunication systems and applications used by electric, gas, and water utilities. The report also highlights how utilities can use these systems and applications to […]

As UTC Chair, I am soliciting nominations for the UTC Board of Directors Secretary/Treasurer position. The open position is an elected UTC Board Officer role. The Secretary/Treasurer is a member of UTC’s Executive Committee and confirmed by a majority vote of the UTC voting membership. UTC Secretary/Treasurer – Role and Responsibilities The Secretary/Treasurer is the

Arlington, VA—November 13, 2023— The following statement can be attributed to the Utilities Technology Council: “The Utilities Technology Council (UTC) supports the National Spectrum Strategy and looks forward to collaborating with NTIA, the FCC, and all stakeholders on the Implementation Plan. The goal is to establish a collaborative framework for an open, inclusive, and transparent

Utilities Technology Council Thanks Brett Kilbourne for His Service as Senior Vice President, Policy and General Counsel Washington, DC—November 1, 2023— The Utilities Technology Council (UTC) expresses its appreciation for outgoing Senior Vice President, Policy and General Counsel Brett Kilbourne, who left the organization on October 20 after 25 years. One of UTC’s longest-serving staff

Arlington, VA—October 6, 2023— The Utilities Technology Council is currently accepting applications for the position of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). UTC employs a professional staff of approximately 20 people with an annual budget of $8 million. UTC is undergoing a great period of technology transition and industry expansion. To usher in this era

Arlington, VA—September 8, 2023—  The Utilities Technology Council (UTC) expresses its appreciation and gratitude for outgoing Chief of Staff Teesa Banks, who leaves the organization today after nearly two years.  Banks joined UTC in 2021, where she was an integral part of the association’s leadership as it steered UTC and its members and staff through

Arlington, VA – September 7, 2023 – Utilities Technology Council (UTC) Interim President & CEO Ron Beck issued the following statement today after the United States Senate confirmed the nomination of Anna Gomez to serve as the fifth Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. “On behalf of UTC and its members, I congratulate Anna Gomez on her

Utilities Technology Council Announces Kristi Middlebrooks to Become Director, Exhibits and Sponsorships  Middlebrooks Provides Organizations with a Depth of Event and Sales Experience Arlington, Va.—September 5, 2023–Utilities Technology Council (UTC) Interim President and CEO Ron Beck today announced that beginning September 5, 2023, Kristi Middlebrooks joined UTC as the organization’s Director, Exhibits and Sponsorships. Middlebrooks

Arlington, Va.—June 7, 2023 – The Utilities Technology Council (UTC) has recognized utilities and their personnel who demonstrated initiative, perseverance, and innovative thinking throughout the past year. The awards were presented on June 7th at the association’s 2023 Telecom & Technology Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL, during the General Session. UTC’s awards recognize the importance of utility

Arlington, Va.—June 7, 2023 – Utility industry representatives from across the U.S. elected Kirt Mayson of Northwestern Energy as the new Chair of the Utilities Technology Council’s Board of Directors, effective through May 2024. Mayson was elected at UTC’s 2023 Telecom & Technology Conference on June 7, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Utility representatives approved Chair