Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op's Fiber Expansion with Itron’s Fiber MiniAP

Rural electric cooperatives are rapidly deploying government-funded fiber networks to bring broadband to underserved areas—and now they're leveraging that same infrastructure to modernize the grid. This session explores how Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative is using Itron’s Fiber MiniAP devices with its GPON fiber network to connect smart meters, gaining greater visibility and control at the grid edge. Attendees will learn how fiber is enabling cooperatives to enhance grid resilience, expand AMI and distributed intelligence, and support advanced applications like voltage management and smart lighting. The session will also highlight strategies for driving grid transformation beyond meter-to-cash, improving efficiency, sustainability, and service for members.”