• Hyatt Tamaya combines sustainability, luxury

Surprisingly simple strategies turned the Santa Ana Pueblo's high-end resort into a sustainable retreat.

• Minnesota Valley Electric members warm to heating combo incentive

As propane prices go up, this co-op's metered electric heating incentives help keep members' utility bills down.

• Education series spotlights geothermal power

The Geothermal Resource Council hosts a webinar and workshop series to raise awareness in the energy industry about geothermal power development opportunities.

• Technology spotlight: SSL Lighting Update

Solid-state lighting, also known as LED technology, is more efficient than CFLs and incandescent lights, but not for every application.

• Web site of the month: Solar Estimate.org

Established in 2000, this non-profit service has helped more than a million people learn about solar energy.

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With the demand for green conference and meeting accomodations, it made good business sense for the Hyatt Tamaya to "green up" its operations... Read more. (Photo by Hyatt Corp.)

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Vol. 28, No. 2,
February 2009

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:
Audrey Colletti
602-605-2659
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.

Editor/Web technician:
Kevon Storie
720-962-7508

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