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Glossary of Electric & Telecommunication Terms - April 2016
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In a complex and rapidly changing industry, it is always a
challenge keeping up with all the new terms and jargon.
After all, why spell it out when a TLA will work? That’s a
“Three Letter Acronym,” of course.
The Minnesota Rural Electric Association developed this
glossary to explain new terms, spell out acronyms and
make sense of utility jargon. The internet is a great resource
but there is also value in having this wide range of
information all in one place. Maybe you’ll want to read it
cover to cover!
As the statewide agent for cooperation among
cooperatives founded in 1941, MREA provides education,
expertise, and offerings that uniquely focus on members’
needs. We identify talent and expertise within the network
of cooperatives, including outside experts, to address
emerging and critical issues. MREA strengthens the culture
of safety in our cooperative community, and with the help
of our membership, we positively influence national, state,
and local energy policy by proactively developing and
pursuing beneficial policies.
When questions include explanations of unfamiliar terms, I
hope this glossary will give you a starting point.
If you need more information, please feel free to ask us
questions and stay in touch.
Darrick Moe, President & CEO
Minnesota Rural Electric Association