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Western's Power Line:
1-800-POWERLN
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Regional Energy Services Managers:

Lakewood, CO:
Ron Horstman,
720-962-7419

Billings, MT:
Michael Radecki,
406-247-7442

Loveland, CO:
Linda Swails,
1-800-472-2306

Phoenix, AZ:
John LI,
602-605-2583

Folsom, CA:
Sandee Peebles
916-353-4454

Salt Lake City, UT:
Paula Fronk
801-524-6383

The Energy Services Bulletin is published by Western Area Power Administration for its power customers. The mailing address is Western Area Power Administration,
POB 281213, Lakewood, CO
80228-8213;
Telephone: 720-962-7451.

The mention of any service, product, or technology does not constitute an endorsement of same and Western, the Department of Energy, or the United States Government cannot be held responsible or liable for use thereof.

Editor/Web technician:
Kevon Storie
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Utilities manage loads, build relationships with TOU rates

Charging higher rates for electricity used during peak times has helped two Western customers shift loads, control costs and pass savings onto consumers.

Web site of the Month:
U.S. DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

This new, regular column will help readers sift through thousands of Web sites to find reliable information on energy use and management.

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