As utility poles are increasingly utilized for shared purposes—from broadband fiber to wireless antennas—utilities face rising costs and complex stakeholder management. Pole attachment fees offer a proven method for recovering expenses, ensuring fairness, and maintaining stable retail rates.
Insights on Pole Attachments
- The importance of pole attachments in the current infrastructure landscape.
- Understanding the cost-based methodologies for calculating your pole attachment rates in your state.
- The financial, legal, and physical risks of undercharging attachers.
By regularly updating pole attachment rates and tariffs, utilities can streamline the rate-setting process and minimize disputes with attachers.
How Pole Attachment Rates Work for Your Utility
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Please contact Jill Schuepbach to learn how NewGen supports public utilities with clear and defensible pole attachment models.