Chisago County Press: ECE: major internet, electric network tasks in progress
18 Sep 2025
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The purchase of the old North Branch Water & Light electric distribution network by East Central Energy two and a half years ago has been a learning experience.
According to two ECE representatives COO and Vice President Andy Olson and Broadband Project Manager Dennis Rice, the condition of the old (legacy) North Branch power equipment has kept ECE crews hopping, responding to outages while replacing and repairing components.
“We have come a long way,” Rice remarked in a presentation last week to city officials.
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