• Understanding what smart grid means for utilities

The utility industry must define the concept of smart grid if we hope to realize the vision of a modern transmission and delivery system.

• Talk efficiency, share best practices at CUE Exchange

Fall is in the air, meaning it's time for Rocky Mountain utilities to head to Aspen for the Colorado Utility Efficiency Exchange.

• Update: Online IRP reporting system rollout moves forward

Western customers helped us to test and refine our new online IRP reporting system, and the finalized program is going live Westernwide Oct. 1.

• Technology Spotlight: Industrial waste heat recovery technologies for moderate temperatures

Recovering waste heat represents the largest opportunity for reducing industrial energy consumption in the United States. 

• Web site of the month: Smart grid roundup

Use this short list to educate yourself and your stakeholders about the issues, benefits and barriers to deploying smart grid technology.

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"Powering the 21st Century Economy," a video by Modern Grid Strategy, is one of the many Web resources that can help you introduce board members and customers to the concept of the smart grid. Read more.

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Vol. 28, No. 10,
October 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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