Author: hannah

March 24, 2021

Contact: Kelli Schroeder, Manager of HR & Communications, 231-932-4545, kschroeder@tclp.org

TRAVERSE CITY, MI. — The Traverse City City Commission appointed Maura Brennan to serve on the Traverse City Light & Power (TCL&P) Board at its March 15, 2021, meeting. Maura Brennan is filling the expired term of Pat McGuire who did not seek reappointment.

“It is an exciting time in energy production and distribution,” said Maura Brennan. “Things are changing rapidly and there is great opportunity for innovation. We are lucky to have a community owned electric utility that can control our energy future. I look forward to being a part of the Board’s continuing efforts to meet our renewable energy and energy efficiency goals. I hope we will also consider new ideas for increasing sustainability and reliability, while continuing to provide low-cost energy to our customers. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve and learn from the stellar individuals on this Board.”

Ms. Brennan has a law degree from Wayne State University Law School and has been a practicing attorney for over 25 years.  She has lived in Traverse City for 30 years.

Maura Brennan’s term on the TCL&P Board will expire on April 6, 2026.      

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Traverse City Light & Power (www.tclp.org) is a community-owned, community-focused municipal utility that offers reliable energy at low rates in the region to over 12,700 customers in Traverse City, and parts of East Bay, Elmwood, Garfield and Peninsula townships. Now offering TCLPfiber, an all-fiber, gigabit internet service.

March 23, 2021
Contact: Kelli Schroeder, Manager of HR & Communications, 231-932-4545, kschroeder@tclp.org

TRAVERSE CITY, MI. — Traverse City Light and Power (TCL&P) has earned the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP₃)^® Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. This is the highest-level designation.

The RP₃ designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement. Criteria include sound business practices and a utility-wide commitment to safe and reliable delivery of electricity. TCL&P joins more than 270 public power utilities nationwide that hold the RP₃ designation.

“I think over the last year or so, we’ve seen the vital importance of running a reliable and safe utility,” says Aaron Haderle, Chair of APPA’s RP₃ Review Panel and Manager of Transmission and Distribution Operations at ‎Kissimmee Utility Authority, Florida. “The utilities receiving the RP₃ designation have proven that they are committed to running a top-notch public power utility by implementing industry best practices.”

“We are honored to be presented with APPA’s Reliable Public Power Provider (RP₃)^® Diamond Designation,” said TCL&P Executive Director Tim Arends. “Achieving the highest level with a score of 100 out of 100 has been the culmination of a lot of work from a lot of people who really care about powering our community. But this designation is not the final destination. We are committed to continuing to look for ways to improve our operations and service to our customers.”

The American Public Power Association has offered the RP₃ designation for 16 years now. APPA is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 49 million people in 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. APPA advocates and advises on electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations.

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Traverse City Light & Power (www.tclp.org) is a community-owned, community-focused municipal utility that offers reliable energy at low rates in the region to over 12,700 customers in Traverse City, and parts of East Bay, Elmwood, Garfield and Peninsula townships. Now offering TCLPfiber, an all-fiber, gigabit internet service.

Award Recognizes Significant Contributions to Fiber Broadband Deployment

December 15, 2020

Media contact: Kelli Schroeder, Manager of HR & Communications, 231-932-4545, kschroeder@tclp.org

TRAVERSE CITY, MI.– Traverse City Light & Power (TCL&P) today announced that Tim Arends, TCL&P Executive Director, has been recognized with the 2020 FTTXcellence Award for his significant contribution in deploying TCLPfiber^SM, the utility’s new gigabit, fiber-to-the-premise service. The award was presented today by sponsors Corning Inc. and Lightwave Magazine during the virtual Fiber Connect conference hosted by the Fiber Broadband Association.

“From remote work to telehealth to distance learning, 2020 has demonstrated like never before why robust broadband connections are important to a community. Corning is proud to work with visionaries such as Tim Arends and his team at Traverse City Light and Power who recognize the substantial benefits a community enjoys when you bring fiber to the people,” said Bob Whitman, vice president of carrier market development, Corning, Inc.

“This year has been a daily reminder of the importance of staying connected. As more businesses and homes come online through TCLPfiber services, it is an affirmation that we have invested wisely in the future. I am very proud of the work that our team is doing to deliver enhanced smart services and spur economic growth for the community,” said Tim Arends, executive director, Traverse City Light and Power.

In recognition of this award, Corning is making a donation in Tim Arend’s name to US Ignite, a non-profit organization working to deploy novel broadband technology solutions to both rural and urban underserved communities.

About TCL&P

Traverse City Light & Power (tclp.org) is a community-owned, community-focused municipal utility that offers reliable energy at low rates in the region to over 12,700 customers in Traverse City and parts of East Bay, Elmwood, Garfield and Peninsula townships. The utility now offers TCLPfiber, all-fiber, gigabit internet and digital voice services. TCL&P created the TCLPfiber network to bring its residential and commercial customers the benefits of telecommuting, distance learning, telemedicine, and smart grid technology – to enhance their quality of life and make Traverse City a better place to live, work, and play.

Traverse City Light & Power (and design) and TCLPfiber, are registered service marks. All rights reserved. All other company mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Information provided in this media alert is accurate at time of publication and is subject to change without advance notice.

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