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From the Desk of Richard Putnicki, Executive Director, RMEL I hope you all had a very safe and Happy 4th of July! We kicked off our summer with a couple great events. Our Generation Committee hosted the Power Supply Planning for Modern Energy Solutions Conference focusing on various generation strategies in a transforming market. The program was well attended and we received very positive feedback from our participants. Look forward to continuing the conversation on those critical generation topics at our upcoming Plant Management Conference next month, and our Renewables Conference slated for the Fall.
Register for the 2019 Fall Executive Leadership and Management Convention As we finalize our speakers, staff is working diligently to prepare for RMEL's 116th Annual Fall Executive Leadership and Management Convention coming up September 16-18, 2019 (NEW for 2019! Monday-Wednesday dates) at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza, in Kansas City, MO. Register and look for more details soon at RMEL.org/fall. The electric utility industry is at a crossroads of change and moving towards a new paradigm. We will explore what's happening in the energy world markets and take a peek at what our future might hold. The Fall Executive Leadership and Management Convention is the venue for leadership to discuss new ways to deliver solutions that are more aligned with evolving customer expectations. This is an opportunity to hear from those in our industry, as well as those that serve our industry and gain from the best practices and perspectives shared by our presenters, as well as the group of attendees that will join us in Kansas City! The Fall Convention is your opportunity to:
The Convention will also include the popular CEO Panel on Wednesday, September 18, featuring Terry Bassham, President & CEO, Evergy; Nick Brown, President & CEO, Southwest Power Pool; David Tudor, General Manager & CEO, Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.; and Kevin Wailes, CEO, Lincoln Electric System. Look for more details on the full slate of 2019 Fall Convention speakers soon. A Look at What's Ahead From RMEL This Summer Project Management Workshop The 2019 project management workshop will review the basics, build on the methodologies, and share tools and apply them to new case studies to assist you with continuing down the path of successful project management. Regardless of the types of projects you work, they all require you and your team to have sound project management skills and understanding in order to successfully plan, manage and control the projects. This workshop will further the in-depth discussions and applications to help you become a more disciplined, well-organized and highly effective project manager. Plant Management, Engineering and Operations Conference Get details on construction, operations, maintenance, emissions, water quality, plant personnel, fuels, planning, security, safety, technologies, regulatory and policy issues and strategies and procedures that plant personnel can use to optimize plant operations and performance. RMEL members will share best practices to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and extend the life of their existing plants. Transmission Resiliency, Response and Restoration Symposium This symposium will explore different aspects of preparing for and responding to natural disasters from the perspectives of resiliency, response and restoration. Attendees will strategize on powering through hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, snow storms, floods and more. Leadership Workshop: Preparing Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Utility This is an essential workshop for anyone navigating a successful career in the electric energy industry, especially those in middle management (new or seasoned). The workshop will feature industry specific leadership and technical topics. August Safety Roundtable Switching - A Human Action Do you have topic to share? Or is there a training topic that you would like to see? Let us know! Send your white papers to us or share that training need. We will share your feedback with the appropriate RMEL Section Committees for review. I look forward to seeing you soon! Education and Upcoming Events
Don't Miss These Upcoming RMEL Events Alltricity Network Member Information
RMEL's trusted network is now accessible on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. These are forums intended for RMEL members only. Working side-by-side in a cooperative manner, RMEL members band together for the common goal of bettering the industry and improving service for utility customers. For more than 100 years, these key principles have proven successful, and more importantly, are tried and true methods for building strong business relationships. RMEL Champions is a prestigious group of RMEL supporters with access to useful and beneficial promotional opportunities. Get more details, and see a list of 2019 RMEL Champions! Industry Information
The California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee will consider AB 1054, aimed at helping utilities pay wildfire damage liabilities, so long as they are not found responsible for sparking the blaze.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has issued an order approving long-term contracts for 9,554,940 MWh annually of hydropower between H.Q. Energy Services (U.S.) Inc. and the Commonwealth’s electric distribution companies through the New England Clean Energy Connect 100% Hydro project (NECEC Hydro).
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced over $24 million in funding for 77 projects supported by the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF).
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $17 million in funding for nine energy research projects under the federal Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program.
Electric utility companies Florida Power & Light and Lee County Electric Cooperative have been making improvements in customers' service reliability to prepare for the 2019 hurricane season.
Fossil fuels—petroleum, natural gas, and coal—have accounted for at least 80% of energy consumption in the United States for well over a century.
Member Announcements
The Sierra Club released a report prepared by Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. on June 25, 2019. Click below for CPS Energy’s response to this report.
Westar Energy and KCP&L wind farms recently passed 50 million megawatt hours of wind electricity production. That’s enough electricity to power all the company’s residential customers for more than a year.
Lincoln Electric System’s 2019 rates ranked 11th lowest among 100 cities surveyed in a nationwide study, said Emily Koenig, LES director of Finance & Rates.
Interest continues to grow among consumers when it comes to purchasing a new vehicle - specifically an electric vehicle (EV).
As the utility industry evolves, Omaha Public Power District continues to lead the way the future is powered. At their monthly board meeting, the OPPD Board of Directors received a strategic planning update from President & CEO Timothy J. Burke.
Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) filed its application to retire the San Juan Generating Station coal-fired plant in 2022, giving state regulators four separate replacement scenarios.
Liberty Utilities – Empire District (“Liberty-Empire”) is pleased to announce that its efforts to bring 100% renewable energy generation to customers moved one step closer to reality.
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