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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.20.22 Board Correspondence - FW_ CPUC Monthly Regional Update From:Paulsen, Shaina To:BOS Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: CPUC Monthly Regional Update Date:Friday, May 20, 2022 12:00:12 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png Please see Board Correspondence below. Shaina Paulsen Associate Clerk of The Board Butte County Administration 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965 T: 530.552.3304 | F: 530.538.7120 From: Paydar, Naveed <Naveed.Paydar@cpuc.ca.gov> Sent: Friday, May 20, 2022 11:32 AM To: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net> Subject: CPUC Monthly Regional Update ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying. .. In this month’s update, please see below for two surveys and a flyer for our broadband funding event to be held on June 1st. Surveys th Please provide survey responses by May 30, 2022! While the surveys will remain open, timely responses will ensure the CPUC is able to focus engagement and funding to meet the needs of your community. 1) The California Public Utilities Commission requests local government participation in the CPUC Broadband Survey for Local Governments! This survey will help the CPUC assess each community's broadband assets, broadband needs, and interest in participating in state grant programs. In addition, it will help establish a point of contact for the CPUC to communicate directly with local governments that need assistance with meeting their broadband needs. Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X8WWRHX 2) Please tell us how we are doing with our outreach with this survey. Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CPUC_BCO_Engagement_Survey_2022 Webinar: Last Mile Broadband - CPUC Funding WEBINAR Programs to Close the Digital Divide Please join us on June 1, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. for an informational webinar to review broadband funding programs at Last Mile Broadband the CPUC. Substantial funding opportunities to close the digital divide will be CPUC Funding Programs available later this year to local governments, non-profits, and to Close the Digital Divide tribes. CPUC Communications Division Director Rob Osborn will June 1, 2022 present on the goals of the funding programs and when applications are likely to be accepted. These programs include: 10 a.m.– 11 a.m. Broadband Technical Assistance - $50 Million Please join us! Loan Loss Reserve - $750 Million Federal Funding Account - $2 Billion ___________ California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) – up to $150 Million per year Register today! The Q&A session will provide attendees with an opportunity to share their opinions and ask questions on the issues discussed. Click here for more information and to register.