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1-800-POWERLN
(1-800-769-3756)

Regional Energy Services Managers:

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

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

Loveland, CO:
Linda Swails,
970-461-7339

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

Utilities offer loans to promote residential solar

To remove one of the main barriers between residential customers and greater energy efficiency, some utilities are setting up their own loan programs.

Utility contracts fund Ellsworth AFB's award-winning energy program
Ellsworth Air Force Base's 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Energy Management Team had a lot of people to thank when it received a Federal Energy and Water Management Award.
Tri-State, Columbus create irrigation and motor workshop for growers

Growers ask their utility for a workshop to help them improve their irrigation efficiency and Western teams with power providers to give it to them.

Topics from the Power Line:
Drip irrigation may provide energy, water savings

The Power Line compares drip irrigation systems with center pivot systems to see which offers the most efficiency.

Energy shorts
  • Western customers make NREL top 10 Green power programs
  • Roseville Electric teams with Christopherson to build BEST homes
  • Basin Electric supports 25 x '25 initiative for renewable energy
  • College and university presidents pledge climate-neutral campuses
  • Wind integration study finds grid can handle up to 25% wind
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