Bulletin (Northwest Public Power Association) articles from December 2006

Bulletin (Northwest Public Power Association) archives from December 2006

A look back at public power.(Association News)
December 1, 2006... 50 Years Ago--1956 Seattle City Light's Ross Dam 90,000-kilowatt No. 4 generator went on the line to increase that system's peaking capability to 693,000 kilowatt (Wash.)... Durwood W. Hill was selected as manager of Tillamook People's...

Haz Mat Task Force to be re-born in 2007 with new name.(Association News)
December 1, 2006... It's not just PCBs any more! In today's world, compliance to state and federal regulations is more complex than ever. As a result, the Haz Mat Task Force Policy Committee has made the decision to ring in the new year with a name that more...

Call for 2007 resolutions.
December 1, 2006... It is time once again to solicit resolutions, and seek comments on current resolutions, for consideration in 2007 by NWPPA's Government Relations Committee (GRC). The GRC will meet on March 8, 2007, to discuss comments and submissions to the...

Certificate class highlight: NWPPA/NEEI Residential Energy Auditor & Inspector Certification Program.(Association News)
December 1, 2006... Who Should Attend--Employees who are, or will be, involved in residential weatherization programs and working with residential customers and weatherization contractors should attend this class. Class Overview--The NWPPA/NEEI Residential...

Nominations being sought for NWPPA Awards.
December 1, 2006... Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA) is currently soliciting nominations for the following 2007 NWPPA Awards: Life Membership Award, Paul J. Raver Community Service Award, John M. George Public Service Award, and the William "Bill"...

Executive director's column.
December 1, 2006... Dear Members, As we head into the holiday season, I can't help but think of the similarities between the holidays and consumer-owned public power. A strange simile you say? Let's see if you think there is a connection, too. During the...

An introduction to Microsoft's infrastructure optimization model.(Information Technology)
December 1, 2006... According to analysts, more than 70 percent of a typical IT budget is spent on infrastructure, such as servers, operating systems, storage, and networking. Add to this the need to refresh and manage desktop and mobile devices and you have a...

Emergency response procedures are a must.(Safety)
December 1, 2006... Accidents, though unintentional, can, and do, happen. Occasionally, the sudden onset of an illness or seizure may require either rescuing or assisting a worker from the working position. Fortunately, the need for rescue procedures is rare;...

Positions filled at Columbia REA.(Member News)
December 1, 2006... Columbia Rural Electric Association (REA) recently hired two new employees to fill vacancies at the locally owned electric cooperative. James "Coop" Cooper has been hired as manager of Financial Services. "Jim Cooper brings a solid...

Coos-Curry continues plan to obtain long-term power supply.(Member News)
December 1, 2006... With critical decisions regarding power supply on the horizon, Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CCEC) recently hired Roger Meader, a Northern Division and Power Resources manager, to provide much needed staff assistance in securing a...

Salem Electric celebrates promotion and certification.(Member News)
December 1, 2006... Brian Aicher, a Salem Electric (SE) employee for the past 15 years, started his new position as line superintendent in September. For the last nine years, Aicher has worked with the line crew as a journeyman lineman. His line crew experience...

Franklin PUD hires first director of power management.(Member News)
December 1, 2006... On November 6, Ed Brost began his position as the first director of power b management of Franklin PUD. In this position, he is now directing Franklin PUD's Power and Energy Services departments. At the end of October, Brost had retired...

GVEA Board member Nissen resigns after 22 years of service.(Member News)
December 1, 2006... Citing personal reasons, Director Dwight Nissen resigned from the GVEA Board at its monthly meeting on October 23. In his letter of resignation, Nissen thanked his fellow board members, management, and staff. "It was an honor and a pleasure...

Scott one of Alaska's Top Forty under 40.(Member News)
December 1, 2006... President and CEO of Kodiak Electric Association, Darron Scott, was selected as one of "Alaska's Top Forty under 40" business leaders. "Alaska's Top Forty under 40" was created by the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce and the Alaska Journal of...

Bill Gaines to lead Tacoma Power.(Member News)
December 1, 2006... In mid-September, Tacoma Power appointed William (Bill) Gaines to be its new superintendent. In this role, Gaines will be responsible for general management and administration of the Tacoma, Wash., electric utility. Gaines began his new duties...

Lane members vote to retain directors and amend bylaws.(Member News)
December 1, 2006... The membership of Lane Electric Cooperative held their annual meeting on October 23. Election referee and co-op member, Martha Shearer, announced that Oakridge Director Jeri Nelson and Central Director Chris Seubert had retained their seats on...

Haymaker promoted to key executive.(Member News)
December 1, 2006... PNGC Power, a Portland-based power services cooperative, has promoted Tom Haymaker to be vice president of power supply. In this role, Haymaker's responsibilities include overseeing activity related to meeting electricity loads for PNGC Power's...

We remember.(Member News)
December 1, 2006... Anchorage resident and past NWPPA Board president, Thomas R. Stahr, died November 13, 2006, at Providence Alaska Medical Center with his wife, Anne, by his side. He was 78 years old. Stahr was born on June 3, 1928, in Ketchikan, Wash. He...

D. Hittle announces staff changes.(Associate Member News)
December 1, 2006... Near the end of this year, D. Hittle & Associates, Inc., Engineers and Consultants (DHA), announced several staff changes and additions: * Randel Valerio, P.E. was appointed Tri Cites manager of DHA. Earlier this year, he was elected to...

SEL-710 Motor Protection Relay solves motor starting problems.(Associate Member News)
December 1, 2006... Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) introduced the SEL-710 Motor Protection Relay that features the industry's most accurate motor protection together with settings, mounting, and communications options designed for easy...

ARNCO Corporation.(Associate Member Profiles)
December 1, 2006... ARNCO Corporation 860 Garden St. Elyria, OH 44035 Phone: (440) 322-1000 Fax: (440) 211-1001 jnaymik@arncocorp.com www.arncocorp.com ARNCO Corporation manufactures products used in the placement of cable as well as products used in the water...

Cooperative Response Center (CRC).(Associate Member Profiles)
December 1, 2006... Cooperative Response Center (CRC) 2000 8th St. N.W. Austin, MN 55912 Phone: (507) 437-2135, (800) 890-7430 Fax: (507) 437-2031 betholtmans@crc.coop www.crc.coop Cooperative Response Center, Inc. (CRC) provides customer contact center and...

Patriot[TM] In-Line[TM] tool offers true one-handed operation.(Associate Member News)
December 1, 2006... FCI recently introduced its newly designed PATRIOT IN-LINE hydraulic crimping tool. With more crimps per charge, ergonomic design, and a 14.4-volt nickel metal-hydride (Ni-MH) battery, the1 PATRIOT IN-LINE tool provides the crimping solution....

SmartLink[TM] 5000 Series: Joslyn's new cellular remote terminal unit.(Technology Marketplace)
December 1, 2006... Joslyn Hi-Voltage has introduced the SmartLink[TM] 5000 Series, an integrated cellular remote terminal unit (RTU) that provides reliable and cost-effective two-way communications with Fisher Pierce overhead radio faulted circuit indicators...

What will the Democratic-controlled 110th congress mean for energy policy?(Washington D.C. Report)
December 1, 2006... The House and Senate Democratic leadership has put forward a Six in '06 list of priorities that includes energy independence as a key element. This will involve rolling back certain federal tax benefits for the oil and gas industry and...

The development & construction of KEC's setters substation.
December 1, 2006... Kootenai Electric Cooperative (KEC) is located in Hayden, Idaho, and serves members throughout the Idaho Panhandle including the Coeur d'Alene area, which has experienced explosive growth in recent years. KEC currently serves nearly 22,000...