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NES accelerates updates to communications network following winter storm

NES accelerated its two-year upgrade of the advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) after the winter storm.
The Winter Storm Commission pressed NES on outage-communication failures and plans to hire a chief communications officer.
NES will increase tree-trimming budget to roughly $25,000 per mile to reduce future outages.
NES reported nearly 90% of storm damage came from trees, prompting policy changes.
The commission deadline for a preliminary report to the Mayor and Metro Council remains in August.
NES indicated it would suspend some outage-restoration notifications during outages as a safety and accuracy measure.
Commission member Cassandra Easley questioned reports of special privileges during the storm.
NES plans to hire a chief communications position to oversee future plans.
The commission highlighted budgeting changes for tree-trimming and reliability improvements.
NES connected outage improvements to the April 16 wind storm as evidence of progress.

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