Bulletin (Northwest Public Power Association) articles from February 2004

Bulletin (Northwest Public Power Association) archives from February 2004

A look back at Public Power.(Association News)
February 1, 2004... 50 Years Ago The Federal Power Commission (now known as FERC) denied the petition of NWPPA for a hearing on the McNary Dam cost allocation. In a statement to newspapers, NWPPA President Eric Johnson stated that the Association had received...

Correction.(Association News)(Correction Notice)
February 1, 2004... In last month's "A Look Back," Ferry County PUD's headquarters was incorrectly said to be in Winthrop, Wash. The PUD is actually based in Republic, Wash.

Pre-Conference Seminars set for NWPPA's Membership Meeting.(Association News)
February 1, 2004... Two Pre-Conference Seminars are scheduled for the start of NWPPA's 64th Annual Conference & Membership Meeting, this year to be held at the Empress Hotel in Victoria, B.C. These seminars present solutions and advice to issues facing the...

Communication contest continues growth.(Association News)
February 1, 2004... In 1994, Northwest Public Power Association started a competition to recognize the best pieces of communication produced by its members. Today, the NWPPA Excellence in Communication Competition has grown to 13 categories that draw an...

Annual meeting focuses on the future.(Association News)
February 1, 2004... Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA) will host its 64th Annual Conference & Membership Meeting May 18-20 in Victoria, B.C., with a focus on the future. In a presentation titled "The Generations as Workers and Consumers," the point...

Looking ahead at the Northwest Innovations Conference.(Association News)
February 1, 2004... It is already time to begin thinking about the 2004 Northwest Innovations Conference: Marketing & Communication. Planning has begun for the NIC, as the committee completed a full-day planning session January 29 at NWPPA headquarters in...

Training opportunities: March, April and May 2004.(Calendar)
February 1, 2004... NWPPA IT SECTION MEETING Who Should Attend: This section meeting is open to utility and associate members of NWPPA. It is designed to provide networking and learning opportunities for those who are involved in the information technology...

NWPPA Hazardous Materials Task Force update: the next meeting of NWPPA's Hazardous Materials Task Force is scheduled for April 5 in Boise, Idaho.(Hazardous Materials Update)
February 1, 2004... The January 12, 2004 meeting of the NWPPA Hazardous Materials Task Force was held at the Red Lion Hotel in SeaTac, Wash. In spite of rain, snow and sleet, representatives from approximately 35 different electric utilities attended. EPA...

Looking for a new chief executive? Here's how.(Human Resources)
February 1, 2004... As we enter into the era of replacing managers, chief executives and the like, it's time for boards and human resource experts to sharpen their skills on recruiting and hiring just the right "top dog." Selecting the right chief executive...

Multi-technology use of existing infrastructure.(Information Technology)
February 1, 2004... Over the last three years, utility companies have recognized that they have assets for a communications infrastructure that in some deployments is comparable to or better than the most advanced telecommunications companies in the market. In...

NWPPA's Power Supply Workshop to lead industry in addressing important issues.(Power Supply & Risk Management)
February 1, 2004... The Western United States faces implications of the future of power supply, and because of that, Northwest Public Power Association has launched its first annual Power Supply Workshop, March 10-12 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The Power Supply...

Getting a Grip: a three-phase approach to safety.(Safety)
February 1, 2004... Last December, Bob and I wrote an article for the Bulletin called "Getting a Grip. We touched on some points we believed were key to effective, proactive safety practices for utilities and other industries. In short, we advocated that you know...

Message from the conference presiding chairman ...
February 1, 2004... It is my pleasure to invite you to join us for one of the largest utility conference & trade shows west of the Mississippi River. In recognition of the bicentennial of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, the 2004 Engineering & Operations Conference &...

Conference section committee.
February 1, 2004... Presiding Chairman Dave Peterson, Engineer Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative--Ashton, Idaho First Vice Chairman Jason Dunsmoor, Engineering & Operations Manager Pacific County PUD--Raymond, Wash. Second Vice...

Spirit of Discovery: illuminating the future.(NWPPA 2004 Engineering & Operations Conference)(Calendar)
February 1, 2004... Monday, April 5 10 a.m.-6 p.m Exhibitors Set-up 1-6 p.m. Early Registration Tuesday, April 6 8 a.m.-noon Exhibitors Set-up 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Registration 8-9 a.m. Exhibitors & Associate Members...

Conference exhibitors.
February 1, 2004... ABB Booths 617, 619 & 716 Electrical engineering & equipment. Alexander Publications Booth 104 Books, manuals, and training videos specifically for electric utilities. Alumaform Inc. Booth 610 Manufacturer...

Curry appointed to Tacoma Board.(Member News)
February 1, 2004... David Curry, manager of a Tacoma non-profit agency, has been appointed to the Tacoma Public Utility Board, filling the term of William Barker, who resigned in October 2003. The term Curry takes over expires June 30, 2005. As president of...

Flathead Electric's Heitman retires.(Member News)
February 1, 2004... Flathead Electric General Manager Dick Heitman has retired from the cooperative after a year and a half with the utility. Ken Sugden has been hired as Heitman's replacement. In Heitman's time at Flathead, he helped staff reorganize and...

Clatskanie PUD losing 70 years of experience to retirement.(Member News)
February 1, 2004... Three Clatskanie PUD employees with a total of over 70 years experience have announced their plans to retire. All three credit the recent changes to the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as a major factor in their decision. ...

Salem Electric recognized for contributions to the community.(Member News)
February 1, 2004... The West Salem (Ore.) Business Association has recognized Salem Electric for its contributions to the community. The Business Association presented its Community Partner Award to the cooperative for the activities it took part in over the...

Modern Electric Board changes.(Member News)
February 1, 2004... Doug Rider a long-time director at Modern Electric Water Company's (Spokane, Wash.), resigned from his position in October 2003. He had served on MEWCO's Board since February 1991. Rider was instrumental in the completion of Modern Electric...

We remember.(Member News)
February 1, 2004... Oregon People's Utility District Association (OPUDA) advocate Jack Madison passed away January 3, 2004 in Tillamook at the age of 83. Jack was not only an advocate for OPUDA, but for public power in general. Among other community interests,...

Share your expertise by writing trade articles.(Associate Member News)
February 1, 2004... Whether you know it or not, as an associate member of Northwest Public Power Association, you have an opportunity to share your expertise by writing articles for our trade magazine, the Bulletin. We are always open to stories submitted by...

Associate member profiles.(Associate Member News)
February 1, 2004... Accu-Read, Inc. Bill Kesgard P.O. Box 18277 Spokane, WA 99228-0277 Phone: (509) 466-7592 Fax: (509) 468-4097 E-mail: accu-readinc@comcast.net www.accu-readinc.com Accu-Read, Inc. provides meter reading services...

Border States Electric Supply donates $100,000 to NAED foundation.(Associate Member News)
February 1, 2004... The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) announces a $100,000 contribution by Border States Electric Supply of Fargo, N.D. to the NAED Education & Research Foundation. Founded in 1952, Border States Electric Supply is a...

Letter to the NWPPA membership from Scott Lindsay.(Washington D.C. Report)
February 1, 2004... It is with a heavy heart and great anticipation that I write to inform you that I will be transitioning from representing Northwest Public Power Association's (NWPPA's) energy interests before Congress to focusing on helping Public Power in a...

An ominous proceeding.
February 1, 2004... The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at its last meeting of 2003 brought an unusual proceeding to an odd--and ominous--end. The basic issue was persistent and costly transmission congestion in the Delmarva Peninsula. However, since Delmarva...

Reliability program pays off for Murray City Power.(Feature)(Cover Story)
February 1, 2004... Early in the morning, the day after Christmas, a severe snow storm hit the Salt Lake Valley, including Murray. The snow was unusually heavy in moisture content (20 +percent, versus a normal 3-4 percent), and left upwards of 24 inches on the...