[DC3] Collaborating with local power companies

Hi everyone, I just read this Interesting article: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/08/technology/how-to-give-rural-america-bro… I know the idea of providing Internet via power lines is more or less a defunct idea (not due to technological constraints, but the lack of political will to invest in it to protect existing revenues). However, has anyone on this list ever thought about working with electricity companies, especially local power companies? Best, -Michael