• Nonprofit ski center warms up to heater demonstration

A pilot project may cut electric bills for a Durango, Colo., ski center today and provide a cooperative's customers with more choices for efficient heating tomorrow.

• Tri-State agrees to host solar hybrid plant study

The Electric Power Research Institute plans to study the use of solar-generated steam to augment coal generation at Tri-State's Escalante Station power plant in New Mexico.

• Increase pumping system efficiency with free webinar

Western and WSU Energy Experts are presenting a webinar Feb. 4 on Learning to Use Western's Online Pumping System Efficiency Calculator.

• Technology Spotlight: Building a project team for solar photovoltaics

Builders need project teams that are aware of special considerations involved in coordinating and planning a successful PV project.

• Web site of the month: New, improved Equipment Loan Program

The Equipment Loan Program is starting off the New Year with a big remodeling project on its Web site.

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The Adaptive Sports Association Ski Center in Durango, Colo., is getting a new heating system as part of a pilot project sponsored by LaPlata Electric Association. Read more. (Photo by Lon Garrison)

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Vol. 29, No. 2,
February 2010

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.

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720-962-7508

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