• Western launches Web-based tool for IRP submission

Integrated resource plan reporting is about to get easier for Western customers with the new online IRP data collection program.

• CREBs provide funding for utility renewable energy projects

Public power utilities have until Aug. 4 to apply for the latest round of Clean Renewable Energy Bonds to fund new renewable energy projects.

• Utilities promote solar water heating

Guest contributor Jill Cliburn discusses how solar water heating programs can benefit consumers and power providers.

• Topics from the Power Line: Many decisions involved in HVAC design

A school district is looking for HVAC technology that is innovative, energy-efficient and easy to maintain.

• Web site of the Month: DOE Recovery and Reinvestment

Use this Web site to keep track of the latest opportunities for power providers coming out of the Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

• Calendar of events

• PDF version

The Recovery Act contains funding for deployment of ground source heat pumps like the one that heats a printing center on the Georgia Tech campus. Use DOE's Recovery Web site to stay up to date on funding opportunities and more. Read more. (Photo by U.S. Department of Energy)

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Vol. 28, No. 7,
July 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

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.