SPOTLIGHT ON CRITICAL ENERGY ISSUES
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Generation 2.0: Rebooting Generations in the Workplace
Curricula That Prepares Students for College and Careers
2015 RMEL Event Details
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Vital Issues Driving RMEL Programming
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FEATURES 12 Generations 2.0: Rebooting Generations in the Workplace
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By Evan Abbott, Director, Organizational Development and Learning, Mountain States Employers Council
18 Advanced Career: Curricula That Prepares Students for College and Careers By Dick Blais, Sr. Advisor, Southern Regional Education Board
24 RMEL Foundation Awards 28 Scholarships
32 Customers Remain Top
Priority for Electric Energy Executives: 2014 Vital Issues Forum Summary By Kathryn Hail, RMEL
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DEPARTMENTS. 06 Board of Directors and
Foundation Board of Directors
08 2015 RMEL Events
34 RMEL Silent Auction Recap 38 RMEL Membership Listings 40 2015 Calendar of Events 42 Index to Advertisers
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RMEL INFORMATION
RMEL Board of Directors
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OFFICERS
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PRESIDENT Stuart Wevik Black Hills Corporation VP, Utility Operations PRESIDENT ELECT Tony Montoya Western Area Power Administration COO PAST PRESIDENT Dan Schmidt Black & Veatch Corp. Sr. VP, Power Generation Services VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE Tom Kent Nebraska Public Power District VP & COO
VICE PRESIDENT, EDUCATION Jon Hansen Omaha Public Power District VP, Energy Production & Marketing VICE PRESIDENT, VITAL ISSUES Mike Hummel SRP Associate General Manager VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBERSHIP Scott Fry Mycoff, Fry & Prouse LLC Managing Director VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBER SERVICES Kelly Harrison Westar Energy VP, Transmission
DIRECTORS Paul Barham CPS Energy Sr. VP, Energy Delivery Services Doug Bennion PacifiCorp VP, Engineering Services & Asset Management Joel Bladow Tri State Generation and Transmission Sr. VP, Transmission Assn. Tim Brossart Xcel Energy VP, Construction Operations & Maintenance Tom McKenna UNS Energy Corporation VP, Energy Delivery Tammy McLeod Arizona Public Service VP, Resource Management
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Cheryl Mele Austin Energy COO Mike Morris Zachry Holdings, Inc. VP, Business Development, Engineering Andy Ramirez El Paso Electric Company VP, Power Generation Jackie Sargent Platte River Power Authority General Manager Neal Walker Texas New Mexico Power President, TNMP SECRETARY Rick Putnicki RMEL Executive Director
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PRESIDENT Steve Bridges Zachry Holdings, Inc. VP & Power Executive
CHAIR, FUNDRAISING Jim Helvig AMEC Director, Power Delivery
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CHAIR, MEMBER DEVELOPMENT Mike Jones SRP Director
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karin Hollohan Platte River Power Authority Director, Corporate Services
Paul Compton Kiewit Sr. VP, Business Development Kelly Harrison Westar Energy VP, Transmission Scott Heidtbrink Kansas City Power & Light Executive VP & COO
STAFF LIAISON Natalie Andersen RMEL Manager, Member Services & Retention Rick Putnicki RMEL Executive Director
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RMEL EVENTS 2015
Expanded Lineup of RMEL Events Set for 2015 LOOK FOR RMEL EVENTS IN ARIZONA, COLORADO, MISSOURI, NEVADA, TEXAS AND UTAH
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Y HOSTING 30 EVENTS EVERY YEAR, RMEL HAS CONSISTENTLY OFFERED VALUABLE AND PRACTICAL EDUCATIONAL programming for the diverse electric energy professionals who make up its membership. The value of RMEL is its membership. The companies and people who are part of this association develop association resources, so content is by members for members. RMEL events are easily identifiable by sections that include Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Safety and Management. Each section features core events that repeat every year at the same time, so everyone can plan ahead. Event content is designed based on current, critical topics. Section elective events are created each year based on industry need. More information on each section along with preliminary details about 2015 events are listed below.
The Generation Section is a community of industry professionals dedicated to sharing, networking and solutions of all issues related to energy production and supply in the utility industry, including planning and development. Topics covered include renewable generation.
The Transmission Section is a community of industry professionals dedicated to sharing, networking and solutions of all issues related to planning, engineering, operating and maintaining transmission facilities in the utility industry, including substations.
CORE EVENT: Power Supply Planning and Projects Conference and Roundtable
2015 ELECTIVE: Physical and Cyber Security Conference
This conference addresses subjects related to fuel mix, fuel costs, fuel availability, renewables, fossil fuels, resource planning, plant siting, facility development, technologies and demand-side management along with regulatory and policy issues. The 2015 event is slated for March 5-6 in Lone Tree, CO. CORE EVENT: Plant Management Conference and Roundtable
Topics at this event cover construction, operations, maintenance, emissions, water quality, plant personnel, fuels, planning, security, safety and technologies. Regulatory and policy issues, strategies and procedures that plant personnel can use to optimize operations and performance will also be covered. Attendees will learn about best practices to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and extend the life of their existing plants. The 2015 event will take place July 28-29 in Kansas City, MO.
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The Physical and Cyber Security Conference is set for January 20-21 at the Denver Marriott South in Lone Tree, CO. Presentations will include a national level keynote address, Department of Homeland Security presentation, NERC Overview, CIP14 impacts and costs, transformer sharing, adapting technologies to support NERC CIP security requirements, security incident and directive review, industry best practices to meet new CIP standards and the ABB/Department of Energy Program.
Transmission Planning and Operations Conference CORE EVENT:
This conference addresses subjects related to planning, permitting, design, construction, technologies, renewable integration and substations. It will also cover regulatory and policy issues. In 2015, this event will take place March 10-11 at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree, CO.
2015 ELECTIVE: Introduction to Transmission Protection and Relaying Workshop
The Introduction to Transmission Protection and Relaying Workshop is set for April 7-8, 2015, at Austin Energy in Austin, TX. This is a workshop for non-relay engineers, project managers, transmission engineers, new engineers or any other utility employees needing to get exposure or understand the basic concepts. 2015 ELECTIVE: Transmission Operations and Maintenance Conference
The Transmission Operations and Maintenance Conference will take place June 25th in Lone Tree, CO. This conference addresses subjects related to transmission operations and maintenance, such as NERC Facility Alert standardizing equipment, LiDAR, retention and training, vegetation management, birds, new technologies and asset management. CORE EVENT: Renewable Planning and Operations Conference
Presentations at the Renewable Planning and Operations Conference will analyze planning, integration, operations and new technologies related to renewables. Presenters will also cover regulatory and policy issues. This event will take place October 15, 2015, at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree, CO.
Environmental Right-of-Way Conference
Distribution Engineers Workshop
The Environmental Right-of-Way Conference will take place November 5, 2015, in Lone Tree, CO. This conference will explore all aspects of environmental regulations related to transmission, including proposed changes to the fish and wildlife acts, wind farm regulations for endangered species and the migration patterns of birds, trees and more.
Distribution engineers will have a unique opportunity to hear from a wide range of utilities during the Distribution Engineers Workshop October 7-8 in Lone Tree, CO. Instructors from various utilities and vendor companies will cover topics like power quality, distribution engineering through the eyes of a lineman (panel), equipment ampacity, motor starts, sagging and tension on overhead conductors, overload conductors and transformers, transformer loss of life, transformer sizing, switchgear applications and considerations, OSHA requirements and more.
2015 ELECTIVE:
The Distribution Section is a community of industry professionals dedicated to sharing, networking and solutions of all issues related to planning, engineering, operating and maintaining distribution facilities in the utility industry, including distributed generation. CORE EVENT: Distribution Overhead and Underground Operations and Maintenance Conference
Presenters at this event will discuss both overhead and underground distribution systems, distribution operations and maintenance topics, and substations topics. Planning may be touched on, but is not the focus of the conference. Regulatory and policy issues will also be discussed but are not the focus. In 2015, the event will take place March 12-13 at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree, CO. 2015 ELECTIVE:
Grid Modernization
Workshop The Grid Modernization Workshop will be held at Austin Energy June 16-17, 2015. Topics will include how data is collected and different ways to use it, processing, what to collect, IT and how they handle the data they receive (lots of data being dumped into system – what’s important?), ownership, usage, MDM and outage data, OMS, DMS, crew-calling and more. 2015 ELECTIVE: Distribution Protection Workshop
The Distribution Protection Workshop will take place at the Denver Marriott South in Lone Tree, CO, August 11-12, 2015. Instructors from various utilities and vendor companies will cover topics like fault current calculation, breaker and relay fundamentals, equipment (reclosers, fuses, circuit breakers), wow fault current and equipment work together to make everything run smoothly and feeders.
2015 ELECTIVE:
The Safety Section is a community of industry professionals dedicated to sharing, networking and solutions of all issues related to workplace safety at production, transmission and distribution, and management facilities in the utility industry.
Utility Flight Operations Safety Workshop 2015 ELECTIVE:
RMEL will host a two-date Utility Flight Operations Safety Workshop January 2930 in Denver, CO. CORE EVENT: Health, Safety and Training Conference
One of the most critical areas of focus for every utility is safety. Safety concerns impact every area of the business. This newly expanded two-and-a-half-day conference will include broad safety, health and training initiatives and programs, and take that focus throughout the organization to include discussions about personal efforts to stay safe. In 2015, the event will take place April 21-23 at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree, CO. CORE EVENT: Safety Roundtables — February, April, August and November
Safety Roundtables are an opportunity to discuss corporate safety issues in the electric utility industry, issues for operations and craft safety, and other electric energy safety issues. Each participant can pose questions and share information. All attendees are encouraged to bring issues for discussion and materials for sharing. 2015 Safety Roundtables will take place February 27 at Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association in Westminster,
CO; April 23 at the Denver Marriott South in Park Meadows in Lone Tree, CO; August 2015 in Las Vegas, NV; and November 13 at Platte River Power Authority in Fort Collins, CO.
The Management Section is a community of industry professionals dedicated to sharing, networking and solving all issues related to the management of assets, planning, operations and workforce of the utility industry, including corporatewide critical issues and topics that affect different management levels. Discussion may be technical but in general maintains perspective from a higher management level. This section includes demand-side management, energy efficiency and sustainability. This section also incorporates miscellaneous industry areas and fringe topics not covered in other sections. 2015 ELECTIVE: Introduction to the Electric Utility Workshop
The Introduction to the Electric Utility Workshop is set for January 15, 2015, at the Denver Marriott South in Lone Tree, CO. This course is designed to acquaint nontechnical utility employees with the basics of their industry, from the generation to the distribution of electricity. The workshop will focus on five areas: an overview to electricity and electrical power systems, information about conventional production methods, alternative technologies, transmission and distribution systems, and customer service. The course places emphasis on understanding various words, terms and phrases unique to the electric power industry. Participants will gain a clear insight into how electricity works for the end-use customer. 2015 ELECTIVE: Utility Financing for the Non-Financial Personnel Workshop
The Utility Financing for Non-Financial Personnel Workshop is set for January 10-11, 2015 Arizona Public Service in Phoenix, AZ. This two-day course is for professionals in operations, maintenance, engineering, construction, and shared services in the electric utility industry who desire improved decision making skills, particularly those who are currently in or preparing for leadership positions.
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2015 ELECTIVE: Electric Utility Workforce Management Roundtable
The Electric Utility Workforce Management Conference and Roundtable will take place March 26, 2015, in Lone Tree, CO. Workforce issues continue to be a challenge to the utility industry today, and it doesn’t look like they are going away anytime soon. Predictions that much of the industry’s talent and experience will be eligible to retire within the next five years are not myths but realities. At the same time, the pool of young talent coming into the industry may not be sufficient to replace this aging workforce. Is there light at the end of the tunnel? These presentations will look at programs and strategies that are under way to deal with this issue. 2015 ELECTIVE:
Customer Service
Conference The Customer Service Conference and Roundtable will take place June 9, 2015, in Lone Tree, CO. This conference will include presentations related to balancing safety, reliability, customer and cost, the KCP&L Google Fiber Build-Out, Google Earth software tied into transmission line, mobile technology being implemented to keep customers better informed during, customer education/communication and front line employee customer service. CORE EVENT: Spring Management, Engineering and Operations Conference
The Spring Management, Engineering and Operations Conference has been a tradition since RMEL’s early beginnings. Known for providing outstanding continuing education and networking opportunities, this conference is a must-attend event for engineering, operations and management personnel in the electric energy industry. With 30 presentations, this conference covers issues in generation, transmission, distribution, safety, customer service, human resources and other management topics. The timely topics and breakout structure of the conference allow attendees to customize their education experience to focus on presentations and resources that address their needs. Ample time is also provided to network with industry peers and visit with exhibitors. Maximize your time and training budget with this value-priced and content-rich event. Continuing education certificates are provided for the sessions attended. The 10
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2015 Spring Management, Engineering and Operations Conference is set for May 17-19 at Union Station in St. Louis, MO. CORE EVENT: Fall Executive Leadership and Management Convention
The RMEL Fall Executive Leadership and Management Convention started in October 1903. Since that first meeting, the Fall Convention has grown and evolved into one of the industry’s leading events for senior management. The Convention provides a relaxed forum for networking with your peers and colleagues to find and share solutions to the critical issues that keep you up at night. The primary focus of the Convention is the educational presentations. Utility executives offer their insight and thoughts on a variety of issues, trends, challenges and the direction they are leading their companies. Speakers are primarily CEOs, senior executives and other top leaders from inside the industry discussing the issues that matter most to you. Find significant value in the two-day streamlined format. Make the connections you need and learn from education presentations that will benefit you and your company. The 2015 Fall Convention will take place September 20-22 at The InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza in Kansas City, MO.
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Take an In-Depth Look at Section Benefits RMEL has services and content focused on utilities’ top priorities that participants can attend year after year.
The core events, electives, RMEL Course Catalog and roundtable events bring a fresh perspective to the RMEL educational experience in each section.
Roundtables DISCUSS YOUR PRIORITIES AND DRIVE RMEL CONTENT These forums allow you to meet in a setting that focuses on trust and peer-topeer sharing. RMEL roundtables serve as a catalyst for future program development. By increasing your participation in discussion forums and enhancing roundtables, you can maximize the potential of the RMEL community and network with RMEL contacts throughout the year — whether you are at an RMEL event, your desk or in the field.
Core Events RECURRING EVENTS LET YOU PLAN AHEAD Core events in each section are scheduled for the same time every year so you can plan ahead. At least one signature event has been established for each section, and section participants can quickly and easily identify with their events. Topics at core events evolve to stay relevant and ahead of electric energy industry trends.
Electives EVENTS DEDICATED TO CRITICAL ISSUES OF THE DAY From year to year, RMEL will offer new events in each section to cover the latest technologies, evolving trends and critical issues that aren’t covered at core events. These events will zero in on your top priorities at any given time and may not repeat from year to year. Electives can take the form of an RMEL conference, workshop or roundtable.
Course Catalog BRING RMEL COURSES TO YOU Bring an RMEL workshop to your location or region. Refer to the course catalog for your section to choose a course from a listing of successful RMEL events, which will be taught by an instructor RMEL has worked with in the past. These are not scheduled events and are specifically designed to custom-fit your needs and timetable. Use this Education Edition of Electric Energy magazine to reintroduce yourself to RMEL education, and learn more about RMEL by visiting www.RMEL.org.
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GENERATIONS 2.0
Rebooting Generations in the Workplace BY EVAN ABBOTT, DIRECTOR, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING, MOUNTAIN STATES EMPLOYERS COUNCIL
THE TOPIC OF GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE is already familiar to most of us through articles, books or training sessions. But how much of what we use to know is still relevant today? We’ve all heard that the Boomers are getting older . . . But so are the rest of us. The oldest Xers turned 50 last year! In 1965, The Who recorded “My Generation,” lamenting “People try to put us d-down, Just because we get around; Things they do look awful c-c-cold, I hope I die before I get old.” – harsh words. Sung by Boomers, written when Pete Townshend was 20 years old. This song vocalized the
THE SILENT GENERATION Born: 1923 – 1946; raised in the 1930s, 1940s and early 1950s This generation is famous for their reputation of sacrifice, work ethic, and thriftiness.
THE BABY BOOM GENERATION
angst felt by young people was deemed the 11th greatest song of all time by Rolling Stone magazine in 2004. . . . In 1991 Green Day released a cover of the song . . . and Hillary Duff covered it again in 2004. Curious. This clash of older and younger is a clash that just won’t go away. The topic is nothing new. Socrates described “these kids today” as early as the 5th Century B.C. And any number of quotes exist describing the complaints and judgments one generation has of the next. But who are these different generations? Well, “Generations 1.0” would describe each as the following:
GENERATION X
THE MILLENNIALS
Born: 1946 – 1963; raised in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s
Born: 1963 – 1980; raised in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s
Born: 1980 to 2000; raised in the 1990s, 2000s, and today
This generation defines teams as working collaboratively, likes discussing things, and was the first generation in history to be actively marketed to as a consumer group.
This generation of “latch key kids” are cynical, independent and hesitant to trust authority.
This generation credits their mastery with technology as a key differentiator of their generation and is often referred to as the second Baby Boom.
So, according research on moral and personality development, our value systems develop over the first 20 years of life. Things like the adversity we experience, what diversity looks like, how well the economy is doing, the technology of the day, how organizations are structured, as well as family dynamics and influences all begin to shape the construct of “How the World Was When I grew Up.” So what does this mean for our beloved stereotypes of Gen 1.0 in the world of 2014? Are Boomers still out there sacrificing everything for social change? Are Xers still the lost cynics lamenting to Pearl Jam and Nirvana? Are Millennials still searching for their trophies from the scoreless soccer games? Let’s see what you know:
the - ... Millennials! In a 2012 study, the Millennials, had the highest scores. Boomers had the lowest scores. Of the four generations, the importance of pay and benefits package was listed highest by the Baby Boomers. Fact. In A 2012 survey by health care recruiting firm Bernard Hodes, 40% of Boomers said a good benefits package made them stay with an employer, while only 22 percent of Millennials shared that view. This is no surprise right? As we get older, our health benefits become even more important. It’s estimated that Workers over 50 make up more than half of the workforce and will make up 80% by 2018. Millennial’s are more inclined to change jobs than any other generation? Let’s call this one a Fac-tion – a
Duff and all the rest of us struggle understanding one generation to the next? One significant contributor to generation gap is lack of communication and understanding between generations within organizations. Information about what is important and discussions of not only values, but how those values look can help bridge this gap and find common ground. Finding ways to educate groups about the common values, but different expressions of these values seem to be where the “bump” truly lies. We commonly discuss the importance of “good communication” and “strong leadership.” However, while these values are similar for every generation, what they look like in day to day behavior may be very different. The Top Down leadership style learned by many in the Silent Generation was not necessarily appreciated by PartneringDiscussion oriented Baby Boomers when they first entered the workplace. And the current needs of Millennials to have Mentor/Coach leaders often tends to run against the grain of the Independent/ Figure it out Yourself leadership style of Generation X. There is speculation that the exit of older workers will create talent shortages and make succession planning increasingly difficult for organizations. The way to attract and increase the tenure of employees is by providing organizational environments that reinforce what is of importance to individuals and in alignment with organizational expectations. If organizations incorporate information about the work values of different cohorts of workers into their organizational culture, greater satisfaction and retention of workers is expected. So What’s Next? As the Boomers, Xers, and Millennials begin to prepare for the next 5 years, what is Gen 2.0 looking like?
“Children are now tyrants, not the servants of their households! They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents and tyrannize their teachers.”
FACT OR FICTION? Of all four generations, the Millennials report feeling the least satisfied or recognized in today’s workplace? This is a Fiction. According to a study of workplace attitudes, Millenials report more job satisfaction and satisfaction with recognition than those in the Silent, Boomer or X generations. Of the four generations, Baby Boomers report the most drive to “getting results” at work. Again, another Fiction. This is not a surprise, right? We all know the highest scores in this category came from
- SOCRATES, 5TH CENTURY B.C.VA
bit of Fact and a bit of Fiction. Just a few years can change things, in 2010 study by Pew Research Center, 60% of Millenials say they are more inclined to change jobs. In a post-recession 2012 study, Millennials reported being more inclined to stay with employer. Most scientific research supports the notion that the four generations are significantly different from one another. This is a Fiction. The results of meta-analytic research generally do not support the notion that there are systematic, substantive differences among generations in work related outcomes. The majority of generational comparisons that were analyzed reported little variation. So then why do we continue to discuss the topic? Why have Socrates, The Rolling Stones, Green Day, Hillary
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THE NEXT WORKFORCE:. BOOMERS. As this population of 72 Million continues to age, it will have significant impacts on the workforce. It is estimated that for the next 19 years, 10,000 people per day will turn 65 years old. This group’s share of the labor force is expected to drop from 19.5% in 2010 to 25.2 percent in 2020. As millions of boomers leave the workforce, there are far fewer younger people to replace them. Generation X was one of the smallest generations in history with only 48 million. The majority of Millennials will not be entering the workforce for another 8 years. This has created a potential gap where one has not existed before. While the labor force participation rate has fallen drastically in the last few years, the aging of Americans born from 1946 to 1964 has not actually had as big a drag on labor-force participation rates as demographers might have guessed a few decades ago. That’s because it has become more common for people over 65 to continue working. Part of this is due to the economy, but a larger impact, as reported by many Baby Boomers is that they view the concept of retirement very differently. They are not a “sit on the front porch” crowd. Work often defines their self and values. We can expect to see many Baby Boomers pursue and “Encore Career” – a job at lower levels of the organization or jobs in service related roles that still allow them to contribute their knowledge and expertise, without the same levels of responsibility.
THE NEXT WORKFORCE:. GENERATION X. Many report this is where we are seeing the newest Generation Gap. The Latchkey Kids who took care of themselves after school and pursued independent working environments have now become Latchkey Managers. They often expect their newest employers to learn the way they did – on their own, making mistakes, 14
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and growing their problems solving skills. However, this is not the style of leadership or support that Millennials have generally been raised. They tend to look for and thrive in environments that are rich with feedback, individual attention, praise, guidance, and a focus on outcomes over process. However, those Gen Xers are coming into their own as Collaborators. They are the dominant generation in the work market today report higher levels of organizational commitment and willingness to work on teams and collaborate in groups. It is important to remember though, there are still not a lot of them. They were the smallest generation in history. As a result, it is critical to understand the generation coming in behind them.
THE NEXT WORKFORCE:. THE MILLENNIALS. So what do we know about this next workforce? Ask any Baby Boomer or Generation X manager about their Millennial employees and you might hear: “I love how easily they work with technology, but do they have to act so superior around it?” “Does EVERY waking moment have to revolve around friends, texting, or Facebook?” “What is it with these kids today? They want their hand held around everything! When I was their age I had to figure it out myself!” “They scare me. If I go on vacation they will have taken over my job by the time I get back.” So who are the Millennials? Based on data collected by the Pew Research Center here are a few things we know: They are 13 – 34 years old There are over 80 Million of them They are more ethnically & racially diverse than any previous generation They will likely go down as “The Most Educated Generation in History” Two out of five have a tattoo And in case you were wondering, 1 out of 4 have a piercing ... Other than an earlobe
By 2022 Millennials will be the majority demographic in the workplace. In 2012 they were 24 percent of the voting population. By 2020 they will be 36 percent. This year they account for nearly half the employees in the world. By 2015 the earliest of this generation will be in their mid-30s, holding roles in middle management, expertise leadership, or executives. So what are some characteristics of this generation? Hopeful/Optimistic. Even with the challenging economy. Most of them still report they know they will have a meaningful career even though, 37% of 18-29 year olds are unemployed or out of the workforce, the highest share among this age group in more than three decades. Research shows that young people who graduate from college in a bad economy typically suffer long-term consequences with effects on their careers and earnings that linger as long as 15 years. Civic Minded. 80% of Millennials say that they want work that has a positive impact on society Technologically savvy. They are often referred to as Digital Natives. Any of them born in or after 1994 have only experienced a world where information is facilitated by your access and mastery of the internet. Raised on “cooperation” and no one left behind - , even though Millenials are often considered selfcentered and hard to work with, according to research, in the category of collaboration and teamwork, they were at the 60th percentile, while the percentile scores were lower for each older generation
THE NEXT WORKFORCE: THE NEW SILENT GENERATION Even though a little over half of the Millennials are currently in the workforce, people are already starting to wonder “who’s next?” After all, the first of this new generation very likely will be entering the workforce within the next three to eight years. Start planning now!
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Who are they? Too early to tell. But odds are, the Millennials will have something to say about them. The name of this new generation (born somewhere between 2000 and 2020) is still up for debate: Generation Z, Digital Natives, the Net Generation, and Generation Flow are a few names that have emerged in the literature. Due to the cyclical nature of generational characteristics, “the New Silent Generation” may be the most descriptive name because they will mimic many of the traits of the Silent Generation. For several reasons, the New Silent Generation will value career stability, ecological responsibility, and social justice. Like their Silent forebears, they may tend toward a more conservative, risk-averse lifestyle, preferring to travel less and remain with employers for long periods. By nature of growing up as digital natives, the New Silent Generation also will share traits with their predecessors, the Millennials. Specifically, the New Silents
will blur the lines among races, ethnicities, and cultures, and thus be inclusive in the workplace. This need for inclusion is likely to lead to high expectations from employers to include them as key players in plans and decisions. In addition, as many of the proposed names imply, this will be a generation where technology comes as easy – and as necessary – as breathing. This generation will be raised on the fact that technology advances happen at an exponential pace. Upgrading to the newest technology will likely been seen as a necessity rather than a luxury. While already important, how well your organization manages its technology infrastructure will be critical for these entry level employees. Finally, as the economy continues to struggle, what lessons will this newest generation learn as they observe their parents make choices between “wants” and “needs?” Some marketing experts predict that this generation will embody many of the same values of their Silent Generation
great grandparents of thrift, saving and economic frugality. So there we have it. Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, the Millennials and whoever this next Generation 3.0 shapes up to be. Sooner or later every generation comes ... and every generation goes. By understanding the unique needs and gifts of every generation you will be setting your organization up to make full use of this engaging and energetic new wave of the workforce. Evan Abbott is the Director of Organizational Development and Learning with Mountain States Employers Council. In his 15 years at MSEC, Evan has led professional workshops on a variety of topics including generations in the workplace, motivation and engagement, change/transition management, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as well as various topics related to leadership & supervisory skills. Evan can be reached at eabbott@msec.org.
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CURRICULA THAT PREPARES STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS BY DICK BLAIS, SR. ADVISOR, SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD
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DUCATION IS THE BACKBONE AND THE GATEWAY to a prosperous career. To prepare students for meeting workplace expectations, high schools and
technology centers need access to high-quality curricula grounded in hands-on, project-based learning that will pave the way for entry into further education and careers. In 2010 I wrote an article for the RMEL Electric Energy Magazine titled, “Science and Math for the Electric Energy Future.” In that article I spoke of dismal conditions in our
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I also wrote about the Southern Regional Education Board’s (SREB) initiative called Preparation for Tomorrow and its strategies to address these issues. Since then, Preparation for Tomorrow has been rebranded Advanced Career (AC). This initiative focuses on providing students with real-world, relevant learning and hope for prosperous futures. Advanced Career combines college-ready academic content with hands-on, project-based assignments. It was developed by SREB’s High Schools That Work initiative in partnership with states and industry. Each AC
curriculum or pathway consists of four courses that emphasize state standards for college preparation. These curricula are also relevant and unique to each state’s economy. In other words, they focus on jobs available for qualified workers in the respective states. Currently, AC comprises the following curricula with each featuring four yearlong high school courses. · Clean Energy Technology · Energy and Power · Aerospace Engineering · Innovations in Science and Technology · Informatics · Integrated Production Technologies
· Global Logistics · Project Management · Automated Materials Joining Technologies · Health Informatics The first two courses in seven of the pathways/curricula are ready for high schools across the country to adopt right now. These curricula are: Clean Energy Technology, Aerospace Engineering, Energy and Power, Innovations in Science and Technology, Integrated Production Technologies, Informatics and Global Logistics. All four courses associated with Health Informatics are ready for adoption now.
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WHAT MAKES THE AC CURRICULA SO UNIQUE? The hands-on, real-world projects in the AC curricula pay off for students. Assignments matter. When they are well crafted, teaching and learning become more focused and relevant. Let’s look at the Clean Energy Technology curriculum. This curriculum is for students who want to apply their science and math skills and apply engineering processes as they tackle the world’s energy needs within a green point of view. South Carolina teacher Patrick Smallwood is a traditional science teacher who has found a new passion teaching AC using project- and problem-based learning. His classroom experiences demonstrate how the curriculum is relevant and engaging for students. Smallwood’s clean energy class isn’t your ordinary classroom. Students get a chance to be creative; they work in groups to research, design, build and evaluate technology systems. Students must also collect and analyze 20
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data and write the results of their work following the standards of a “peer reviewed journal article.” It’s not easy, but students say it’s fun and they’re learning a lot. Students engage in hands-on learning techniques that make math and science come to life with industrystandard tools such as National Instruments’ LabVIEW for Education software and myDAQ hardware. LabVIEW and myDAQ, together with project-based curricula and appropriate equipment, create fully integrated technology platforms for exposing students to real-world lab experiences. In Course 1, clean energy systems, students build a solar panel from scratch, and they build a solar hot water heater. They also make biodiesel fuel from recyclable vegetable oil and design their own wind turbine blades to improve electric generator efficiency. In Course 2, clean energy applications, students are challenged with projects that address geothermal power, water power and AC/DC
power generation. They have to create their own nuclear battery. Smallwood said his students used a simulated radioisotope, using the heat generated to produce electricity. They make a power device similar to a military portable power pack. The goal is to make a nuclear battery device that is small, lightweight, inexpensive and efficient. During phase 1 of the project, Smallwood said students conducted research to become familiar with nuclear technology, vocabulary and background and learn the terminology of the different types of radiation and isotopes. They also performed smallscale, basic lab activities involving radioisotopes and radiation. Students were required to present their findings orally as a group using PowerPoint. In phase 2 of the project, students conducted short scientific tests of one to two hours. It involved measuring the temperature of the thermal electric generator (hot side hot and the cold side cold) and the voltage measurements of the power outlet to
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determine how much power the battery would produce over time (staying constant or dropping off). This is the initial prototype of a nuclear battery. Students then presented a 3D drawing and initial data, and they received peer reviews and critical Advance Career uses LabVIEW as the platform to feedback for improvement. control experiments and collect data in real time. In the final phase, Smallwood said students adjust teacher gives us an assignment, and their design by making modifications we take it to the lab and work with our from the shorter one- to two-hour teams independently. He lets us have scientific tests and do a final runour own creative ideas, and he doesn’t through test of 12 hours. Then they interfere with what we want to do.” summarize and include their findings in the final engineering report. FINAL COURSES IN Probably the biggest shock in this THE CLEAN ENERGY program is “how engaged and excited TECHNOLOGY SEQUENCE students are to come in and do the The final two courses in the Clean work each day,” said Smallwood. “One Energy curriculum are: clean energy of my biggest challenges as an educastrategies and clean energy innovator is to get students to go through the tions. In the clean energy strategies work to get to the learning, and they course, the hands-on projects require are ready to do it every day. They walk students to address specific issues in the door, and they are prepared to related to providing portable power in get out in the lab and get to work.” any situation, developing new energy He also thinks students are benefitstorage systems, increasing the efing from group work and collaboraficiency of the modern home, and tion. “My class has ordinary run of the designing more energy efficient buildmill students and national merit scholings and homes. ars. They are all trying to find their The clean energy innovations niche, and they have figured out that course provides students the opportuin a group they can contribute just as nity to work independently with openmuch as the other students in differended, problem-solving scenarios to ent ways.” “My students are learning create an original solution in the area skills and technologies that prepare of clean energy entrepreneurship or them for future careers and classes in clean energy research and developSTEM (science, technology, engineerment. Students will collaborate with a ing and math),” said Smallwood. mentor to conduct applied research WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING around a defined research problem, One of his student said, “Our class develop solutions, collect and analyze is different because it is more handsrelevant data, evaluate their solutions on, and we learn by doing projects, and present their findings in public not by lecture.” Another student said, venues and competitions. “We get to come up with our ideas and The Clean Energy and Technology be creative and to improve upon our curriculum equips students to apply own ideas.” Another student said, “A fundamental science and operating lot of my other classes involve sitting principles of clean energy systems to and taking notes and we take quizzes authentic problems. Students completand tests; whereas, for this class, our ing the curriculum may become an NI 22
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Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) and may be prepared for earning other relevant industry certifications.
HOW ADVANCED CAREER WORKS Advanced Career provides participating high schools with ready-toimplement AC course work for students; comprehensive training for teachers; access to tools and technology for project-based learning; end-of-course assessments; and opportunity for industry certification and/or dual credit. The end-of course assessment for each course measures both academic and technical achievement with the performance level needed for jobs, advanced training and postsecondary credit-bearing courses. Courses 3 and 4 in the AC program offer the potential for dual credit when a state or district has an established process for approving such courses. Each AC program of study also offers opportunities for industry certification for students who complete the program.
HOW CORPORATIONS CAN HELP Corporations can play an essential role in helping schools adopt one of the AC curricula by providing grants to help meet the startup costs of equipment, tools and supplies. Corporations can also have employees mentor students with their course projects and can also be coaches to teachers. SREB can explain the details regarding corporate engagement in the AC program. For more information about Advanced Career, visit sreb.org/AC. Dick Blais is a member of the Advanced Career development team and is also the founder of Project Lead The Way. He can be reached at dickblais@nycap.rr.com.
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AWARDS 28 SCHOLARSHIPS For the 2014-2015 academic year, the RMEL Foundation has awarded $84,000 in scholarships to 28 deserving students pursuing careers in the electric energy industry. The RMEL Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee received over 250 well-qualified applications in 2014. With students applying from across the United States and pursuing many worthwhile degrees and careers in the electric energy industry, it was very difficult for the committee to select the recipients out of such a high caliber pool of applicants. Recipients were selected based upon their goals for their future in the industry, motivation, academic achievements and service to their community and school.
The following three students were awarded with RMEL Foundation craft scholarships.
BRADY CROMER Falls City, NE Southeast Community College
MATTHEW TALLMAN Page, AZ Eastern Arizona College
SEAN THOMASON Lockesburg, AR University of Arkansas
Brady Cromer is from Falls City, NE, and is an energy generation operations major at Southeast Community College in Milford, NE. After completing his degree, he would like to produce clean energy while adhering to all safety standards. Brady was recently hired on at Southeast Community College as the Student Instructor Leader for all math courses.
Matthew Tallman is from Page, AZ and is working toward an instrumentation technology degree at Eastern Arizona College. Matthew is currently an intern at SRP and has worked at the Navajo Generating Station. Upon graduation, he hopes to be employed with SRP and to receive a bachelor’s degree in operations management technology.
Sean Thomason is from Lockesburg, AR and is currently attending University of Arkansas Community College working towards a power plant technology degree. Sean would like to work in all areas in the power industry to gain experience and eventually earn his masters license.
This year, 18 students were chosen to receive RMEL Foundation baccalaureate scholarships.
DYLAN BENOIT Minneapolis, MN University of Minnesota Twin Cities Dylan Benoit is from Minneapolis, MN and is currently majoring in mechanical engineering at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. He recognizes the cost of environmental regulations facing power plants and would like to eventually explore the possibility of small scale electrical generation and energy storage in remote areas to help reduce the need of power grid expansion.
MIKAYLA BLADOW Fort Collins, CO Clemson University Mikayla Bladow is currently attending Clemson University and studying civil engineering. Mikayla had an internship last summer where she helped design a 345 kV transmission line through Ohio. After graduation, she would like to work as a civil engineer for a consulting firm working in the transmission and distribution field.
STEVE GATES Rapid City, SD South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Steve Gates is from Rapid City, SD and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and computer engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Upon graduation Steve would like to work for Blattner Energy as an electrical field engineer. He would then like to receive his master’s degree and eventually work on the intermittence and loading problems of current energy sources.
COLLIN ARGO Auburn, NE Cerdarville University Collin Argo is currently a senior at Auburn High School and will graduate later this month. He plans to major in electrical engineering and will attend Cedarville University in the fall. Collin’s father works at a nuclear plant so he understands the workforce issue facing the industry. He plans to pursue employment as an electrical engineer and accelerate to a management role in the field.
VIVIANA BERMUDEZ Folsom, CA Harvey Mudd College Viviana Bermudez will graduate from Folsom High School in Folsom, CA this May. She will then attend Harvey Mudd College and study computer engineering. Viviana wants to be able to make an impact on society by harvesting energy, using more efficient means for producing energy and coming up with new ways to use renewable energy and expand its use.
NICHOLAS COBB Allen, TX University of Texas – Austin Nicholas Cobb will graduate from Allen High School in Allen, TX in June. He will then attend the University of Texas Austin and major in computer science engineering. Nicholas wants to build interactive systems on computers that anticipate energy consumption, own his own computer company and work with utilities, and change the world one line of code at a time.
ZACHARY HEITKAMP Dunbar, NE University of Nebraska Omaha Zachary Heitkamp is from Dunbar, NE and will graduate from Syracuse High School later this month. He will then attend the University of Nebraska Omaha and major in mechanical engineering. Zachary would like to make advancements in technology to help the future of the industry. W W W. R M EL .O R G
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ANIKA PATEL South Lake Tahoe, CA University of California –Los Angeles CALVIN LI Owings Mills, MD Georgetown University Calvin Li is from Owings Mills, MD and will graduate from Owings Mills High School in June. He will then be attending Georgetown University and pursuing a degree in finance. Calvin realizes many electric infrastructures will soon need to be replaced and plans on properly allocating investments for utilities in the future.
KARL NIENDORF Oshkosh, WI University of Wisconsin Karl Niendorf is currently attending the University of Wisconsin and is studying mechanical engineering. He hopes to work on designing renewable energy projects similar to a wind turbine knowing that fossil fuels are limited. Karl looks forward to contributing to the industry and environment and making a positive difference in our future. 26
Anika Patel is from South Lake Tahoe, CA and will graduate from South Tahoe High School in May. She will be attending the University of California Los Angeles and major in engineering. Anika would like to improve reliability and resiliency of local electric grids in smaller cities, like her home town and also improve the types of sustainable energy available.
ERIC ROTHMIER Blue Springs, MO University of Missouri Eric Rothmier is currently attending the Kansas Technology Center at Pittsburg State University and will transfer to the University of Missouri in the fall, majoring in electrical engineering. He has worked for a municipal electric utility and understands the grid is continually changing. Eric would like to be able to create and modify systems that will keep people safe and solve problems efficiently and effectively.
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Julie Slama is from Peru, NE and will graduate from Auburn High School later this month. She will then attend Yale University and study ethics, politics and economics. After obtaining a law degree, Julie would like to represent a private electric utility company. She hopes to defend companies against frivolous lawsuits and ensure both companies and customers are satisfied.
DAKOTA STORMER Austin, TX University of Texas
RUBY ROLL Durango, CO Lewis & Clark College Ruby Roll is currently attending Lewis & Clark College and majoring in physics. Ruby would like to find viable alternative electrical energy sources for the industry by learning how lighting works and how electrons interact with generators and power storage. This is Ruby’s second year receiving an RMEL Foundation Scholarship.
JULIE SLAMA Peru, NE Yale University
KATY SHI Columbia, MO Stanford University Katy Shi will graduate from Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, MO at the end of May. Katy will then attend Stanford University and major in engineering and public policy. She would like to be able to educate the public on the importance of the energy industry and improve grids in developing countries.
Dakota Stormer is from Austin, TX and is majoring in chemical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. She is currently working on a project focusing on reducing the impact and increasing the efficiency of hydraulic fracturing. Upon graduation, Dakotah would like to work for the EPA and advise the board of science.
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MYDER VANG Saginaw, MI | Michigan Technological University Myder Vang is from Saginaw, MI and is studying electrical engineering at Michigan Technological University. She has interned with Consumers Energy for the past few summers. Myder would like to provide her community with affordable and reliable electric power. This is Myder’s second year receiving an RMEL Foundation Scholarship.
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MYISSA WEISS Farmington, NM New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Myissa Weiss is attending the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro, NM and is majoring in mechanical engineering. Myissa plans on working in the electric energy industry building power plants and also find a way to make the generation process more efficient and green.
CHRISTOPHER WIX Fort Collins, CO Colorado State University Christopher Wix is a junior at Colorado State University majoring in mechanical engineering. He currently works at the Rawhide Power Station and has gotten to see the power production industry from the inside out. Upon graduation, Christopher would like to work for a utility on the generation side of the industry.
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Energy Generation Operations program trains entry-level operators
Southeast Community College in Nebraska offers an associate degree program designed to satisfy the need for entry-level operators at utility power plants, ethanol production facilities, wind farms, and other process-related industrial sites. The Energy Generation Operations program is taught face-to-face on SCC’s Milford, Neb., Campus. Some courses also are offered online. This program is intended to train workers to be operators at nuclear, fossil fuel, biofuels, wind, solar, and other types of energy generating facilities, including electrical and fluid fuel systems. SCC designed the program based on common core skills and competencies required by operators at all types of energy production facilities. The program enhances SCC’s Electronic Systems Technology (I&C) and Electrical & Electromechanical Technology programs, which have been supplying highly-qualified technicians and electricians to the utility industry for decades.
The program consists of five quarters of instruction in core competencies common to all types of energy generation operations. The final sixth quarter is our focus quarter in which students choose from Nuclear, Fossil Fuels, or Process Operations focuses. Because SCC works on the quarter system, students can achieve their twoyear degree in 18 months. SCC collaborated with various service providers in developing the program, including the Nebraska Public Power District, Omaha Public Power District, Black Hills Energy, Lincoln Electric System, the Nebraska Ethanol Board, American Wind Energy Association, and the Nebraska Wind Working Group. What employers say about SCC’s program: “LES appreciates the foresight at SCC that drove investing the time and resources to bring the Energy Generation Operations program online. Having a local program that Nebraska utilities can help mold to fit their specific needs is a valuable resource that LES is proud to be a part of. The desire to source locally-educated and skilled operations staff for our generation facilities has been met by SCC with this program." Brian McReynolds Generation Operations Lincoln Electric System
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The RMEL Foundation Kiewit Industrial Group Scholarship was awarded to Patrick Keep.
The RMEL Foundation Black & Veatch Foundation Scholarship was awarded to Adam Metzger again this year.
The RMEL Foundation Ulteig Engineers, Inc. Scholarship was awarded to Dakotah Simpson.
PATRICK KEEP Columbus, NE Iowa State University
ADAM METZGER Manhattan, KS Kansas State University Adam Metzger is from Rock Port, MO and is majoring in mechanical engineering, specializing in power production, at Kansas State University. He worked as a Local Leak Rate Tester at NPPD’s Cooper Nuclear Station during a refuel outage, which was the “icing on the cake” for his decision to work in the industry. Adam would like to work at a nuclear power plant, preferably back at Cooper.
Patrick is attending Iowa State University and majoring in mechanical engineering. He would eventually like to work towards a master’s degree in engineering mechanics or engineering management. Patrick’s goal is to design and develop clean, environmentally friendly fuel sources for the generation of electricity. Patrick received an RMEL Foundation Scholarship last year.
The RMEL Foundation Kiewit Power Engineers Scholarship was awarded to Jason Barth.
DAKOTAH SIMPSON Rapid City, SD, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Dakotah is attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and majoring in electrical engineering. He would like to obtain a job with a utility company right after graduation and stay with that company for his career. Dakotah would like to work his way up the corporate ladder and get in to a leadership position.
The RMEL Foundation Wärtsilä North America Scholarship was awarded to Jesse Flores.
The RMEL Foundation Casey Industrial Scholarship was awarded to Jonathan Greco.
JASON BARTH Holly, CO Kansas State University
JONATHAN GRECO Boulder, CO University of Colorado Jonathan is from Arvada, CO and majoring in electrical engineering at the University of Colorado. He is currently taking classes in control systems and renewable energies. After graduation, Jonathan would like to work at a power generation plant or within grid distribution.
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Jason is from Holly, CO and will graduate from Holly High School in May. He will then be attending Kansas State University and studying civil engineering. Jason hopes to obtain an internship his junior and senior years with a consulting firm to further his knowledge in the industry. He would ultimately like to work in a rural area that needs more restoration than others.
JESSE FLORES Mount Vernon, WA University of Washington Jesse will graduate from high school in Mount Vernon, WA in June. Since he was a young boy, Jesse worked in agricultural fields picking strawberries and blueberries to help support his family. By obtaining an electrical engineering degree from the University of Washington, he will be able to continue to support his family by working in the electric energy industry.
The RMEL Foundation Zachry Holdings, Inc. Scholarship was awarded to Ryan Rickerson.
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RYAN RICKERSON Georgetown, TX Texas A&M University Ryan is currently attending Texas A&M University and majoring in electrical engineering. After graduation, Ryan would like to be an electrical engineer with hopes of becoming a managing EE or a company director. This is Ryan’s second year receiving the RMEL Foundation Zachry Holdings, Inc. Scholarship.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THIS YEAR’S SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!
Over the past 14 years the Foundation has awarded 167 scholarships totaling $390,500. The RMEL Foundation is proud to award funding to these deserving students for continued education in the electric energy industry. The scholarship donations have been established through individual and corporate donations, as well as contributions from the Silent Auction, Spring Conference Golf Outing and the RMEL Foundation Golf Tournament. To learn more about the RMEL Foundation, visit www.RMEL.org.
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GRATITUDE
THANK YOU to Everyone Who Helped the RMEL Foundation Raise a Record $55,000 at the 2014 Silent Auction Short Description
Donor Last
Donor First
PacifiCorp
$250 Cash Donation
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative
$500 Cash Donation
Winning Bidder
Winning Bidder Company
Evapco - BLCT Dry Cooling
Arizona Public Service
$200 Cash Donation
Mastalio
Kim
Kim Mastalio
$5,000 Cash Donation
McKenna
Tom
UNS Energy Corporation
$100 Cash Donation
Montoya
Tony
Western Area Power Administration
$5,000 Cash Donation
Brandano/ Allen
Anthony/ Andy
Babcock Power
$3,000 Cash Donation
Riedel
Doug
Burns & McDonnell
$6,100 Cash Donation
Friends of RMEL (see RMEL.org for a list)
Broncos Game Day Experience
Morris
Mike
Zachry Engineering
Andrew Smith
Two-Day Private, Guided Fly Fishing Trip
Compton
Paul
Kiewit Power Group
Tanja Harrison
Salt River Project
Lanie Prouse
Mycoff, Fry & Prouse LLC
Westar Energy
Barry Ingold
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Assn.
Irwin Industries, Inc. - Power Plant Services
Aaron Tippie
Westwood Professional Services Evapco - BLCT Dry Cooling
Phoenix Open Tickets and Two Night Hotel Stay Wine Set
Harrison
Kelly & Tanja
SkyCombat Ace: Afterburner Aerobatic Plane Ride - Las Vegas, NV One Week Stay at Franz Klammer Telluride + (4) 5 Day Ski Passes
Whitener
Cleve
Lauren Engineers & Constructors, Inc.
Toby Athron
Wine Package - Nickel & Nickel Single Vineyard 2011 Cabernet Collection
Grothen
Grant
Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company
Candy Bridges
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
Bridges
Steve & Candy
(4) Bottles 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Walters
Kellen
Redneck Wine Package
Covillo
Larry
“Legend” Bison Sculpture
Sargent
Jackie
Cognac Croco Tote
Bridges
Steve
Carl Mycoff
Mycoff, Fry & Prouse LLC
Barry Ingold
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Assn.
Barry Ingold
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Assn.
Ulteig
John Alexander
AMEC
Platte River Power Authority
Phil Reeves
ADA-ES
Zachry Holdings, Inc.
Lanie Prouse
Mycoff, Fry & Prouse LLC
Wine Club Membership
El Paso Electric
Everette Chartier
Commonwealth Associates, Inc.
Wine Club Membership
El Paso Electric
Rick Burrows
UNS Energy Corporation
One Night Stay at Vail Marriott Mountain Resort
Vail Marriott Mountain Resort
Kevin Gertig
Fort Collins Utilities
Hungry Eye Media
Rick & Susie Putnicki
GoPro Camera
Casey Industrial
One Night Stay at the Broadmoor
Juris
Deb
Necklace, Pair of Earrings, Movie & Two Christmas Ornaments
Matzke
Richard
Nambe 18” Handled Tray
Tietjen
Jill
Autographed “Her Story” Paperback
Tietjen
Jill
Four Colorado Rockies Tickets
Bladow
Joel
Tri-State Generation & Transmission Assn.
Four Denver Nuggets Tickets
Bladow
Joel
Four Colorado Avalanche Tickets
Bladow
Kindle Fire HDX 7” WiFi 64GB iPad Mini 16GB WiFi
John Brown
Sega Inc.
Jack Stevenson
Altec Industries, Inc.
Dennis Grennan
HDR
Matt Roling
HDR, Inc.
Jeff Wadsworth
Poudre Valley REA
Tri-State Generation & Transmission Assn.
Tom Haensel
Burns & McDonnell
Joel
Tri-State Generation & Transmission Assn.
Richard Brinkley
Holy Cross Energy
Shiflea
Rebecca
Leidos
Jim Van Laar
KBR
Broglio
Rob
NAES Corporation
Greta Gibbens
Exponential Engineering Company
Golf Bag
Gray
Don
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
Jack Stevenson
Altec Industries, Inc.
YETI Cooler
Jones
Jim
SWCA Environmental Consultants
Larry Covillo
Retired - Yampa Valley Electric Association, Inc. Larry Covillo
Taylor Made Driver
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Donor Company
$1000 Cash Donation
Colorado Power Line
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“CoBank has always provided financing when we’ve needed it. Our relationship with the bank is similar to this solar energy project: always there and at the right price.”
– Robert A. Brown, President of Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative
FOCU S E D O N O U R C U STO M ER S, POS I T I O N E D FOR T H E FU T UR E. In 2014, 7,800 members of Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative will get a portion of their energy from a new source – the sun. With the help of CoBank as a financial partner, Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative is the first electric distribution cooperative to build a utility-scale photovoltaic solar energy system in Illinois. At full capacity, the 500-kilowatt solar plant will provide enough electricity to power about 170 homes. CoBank is proud to partner with cooperatives on forward-looking projects that benefit not only the environment, but also their membership. We remain dedicated to the rural infrastructure industry and are proud of the strength and spirit of our customers.
800-542-8072 www.cobank.com
GRATITUDE
Short Description
Donor Company
Winning Bidder
Winning Bidder Company
Garmin Forerunner 15
Donor Last
Donor First
Sega, Inc.
Andy Ramirez
El Paso Electric Company
Garmin Vivofit
Sega, Inc.
John Trottier
AZCO INC.
Realist Painting
Black Hills Corporation
Greta Gibbens
Exponential Engineering Company
“Classic Spa Package” - Glenwood Springs, CO
Worley
Del
Holy Cross Energy
Daniel Henke
Zachry Holdings, Inc.
Jewelry Box
Bladow
Joel
Tri-State Generation & Transmission Assn.
Matt Roling
HDR, Inc.
Wine Glass Set and Bottle of Wine
Barham
Paul & Lisa
Mark Aldrich
RRC Power and Energy
Creekside Cellars Gift Certificate
White
John
Commonwealth Associates, Inc.
Timothy Corrigan
NewGen Strategies & Solutions
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones
Alexander
John
AMEC
Jim Helvig
AMEC
Xcel Energy
Richard Brinkley
Holy Cross Energy
Four Colorado Avalanche Tickets Stihl Leaf Blower
Fulford
David
Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Kelly Fry
Mycoff, Fry & Prouse LLC
Golf Range Finder
Morris
Mike
Zachry Engineering
Kellen Walters
Casey Industrial
Terry Redlin Framed Print
Kent
Thomas
Nebraska Public Power District
Rick Burrows
UNS Energy Corporation
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems
Scott Cameron
Babcock & Wilcox Company
Carl Mycoff
Mycoff, Fry & Prouse LLC
Bushnell Golf neo XS GPS Watch Hand-Crafted Hunting Knife
Hansen
Jon & Beth
Cigar and Humidor Combo
Montoya
Tony
Western Area Power Administration
Tammy McLeod
Arizona Public Service
Luxurious Two-Night Stay at Intercontinental Kansas City
Heidtbrink
Scott
Kansas City Power and Light
Jon Hansen
Omaha Public Power District
Tiffany Necklace
Glover
Andy
CoBank
Scott Heidtbrink
Kansas City Power and Light
Harris Group
Rick Burrows
UNS Energy Corporation
HDR
Dennis Grennan
HDR
Collectible Die Cast Bucket Truck
Altec
Jennifer Cain
Power Consulting Associates, LLC
Collectible Die Cast Crane
Altec
Jennifer Cain
Power Consulting Associates, LLC
Stanley Consultants
Frank Torres
Foothills Energy Services Inc.
Westwood Professional Services
Richard Peña
Golf Putter Nebraska Cornhusker Football
Bose Headphones
Grennan
Moriarty
Dennis
Ken
Nest Learning Thermostat Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones
Alexander
John
AMEC
Scott Heidtbrink
Kansas City Power and Light
GoPro Hero 3+ Silver Camera
Wadsworth
Jeff
Poudre Valley REA
Scott Cameron
Babcock & Wilcox Company
Bluetooth Speaker and Charger
Walker
Neal
Texas New Mexico Power Co.
Kellen Walters
Casey Industrial
Bluetooth Speaker and Charger
Walker
Neal
Texas New Mexico Power Co.
Mathew Norgard
Hamon Research - Cottrell
Wireless Sound System with Battery
Walker
Neal
Texas New Mexico Power Co.
Dan Schmidt
Black & Veatch Corp.
5 Night Stay - Ski-In, Ski-Out Condo Steamboat Springs
Compton
Paul
Kiewit Power Group
Toby Athron
Evapco - BLCT Dry Cooling
Putter, Box of Golf Balls and Golf Towel
Dougherty
Kevin
Fuel Tech, Inc.
John Trottier
AZCO INC.
James Avery Bracelet
Schmidt
Chris
Ed Walash
Black & Veatch Corp.
Black & Veatch
Jason Hoskins
Ulteig Engineers, Inc.
Black & Veatch
Kelly Fry
Mycoff, Fry & Prouse LLC
UC Synergetic
Mike Hummel
SRP
Diamond Earrings
Mycoff, Fry & Prouse LLC
Walt Jones
Intermountain Rural Electric Assn.
Coach Bleeker Sullivan Hobo Bag
Mycoff, Fry & Prouse LLC
Jim Helvig
AMEC
Coach Bleeker Legacy Slim Billfold
Mycoff, Fry & Prouse LLC
Tony Montoya
Western Area Power Administration
RMEL
Lori Brossart
iPad Mini with Retina Display Fit Bit $250 Cabela’s Gift Card
Texas Flag Flown Over The Alamo on September 15, 2014
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Jordan
Putnicki
Langford
Rick
Cosmetic Bag (blue/red)
Kahanek
Stacy
Redrodition
Patti Mycoff
Cosmetic Bag (yellow/red)
Kahanek
Stacy
Redrodition
Candy Bridges
Purse (green)
Kahanek
Stacy
Redrodition
Kelly Fry
Purse (orange with circles)
Kahanek
Stacy
Redrodition
Dan Beckmann
Westwood Professional Services
Frank C. McCarthy Artist Print
Mycoff
Carl
Mycoff, Fry & Prouse LLC
Caesar Hussain
Foster Wheeler
Branson Package
Penning
Martin
The Empire District Electric Company
Amy Hackler
Toshiba
Taylor Made 4 Wood
Wisdom
Pat
Zachry Holdings, Inc.
Stuart Wevik
Black Hills Corporation
Etched Plate
Covillo
Larry
Denver Broncos Tickets
Garske
Tom
Andrew Smith
Evapco - BLCT Dry Cooling
San Antonio Spurs VIP Package
Putnicki
Rick & Susie
Al Fountain
Siemens Energy Inc.
Granby Ranch Townhome
Cheese
Kent
Keith Weatherby
Ulteig Engineers, Inc.
Two Denver Broncos Tickets
LeBlanc
David
URS
Barry Ingold
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Assn.
Jack Bryant Jr. “Prairie Music” Sculpture
Jones
Walter
Intermountain Rural Electric Assn.
Walt Jones
Intermountain Rural Electric Assn.
E L E C T R I C E N E R G Y | FA L L 2 0 1 4
Tanja Harrison Alstom Power
62 Years of Excellent Utility Education
Utility Executive Course
62nd Annual Utility Executive Course June 8 - 25, 2015 “UEC is an invaluable experience for our next generation of leaders. They hear from key players in the industry and learn from each other as they set the course for the future of their companies and themselves.” Kimberly J. Harris President and CEO Puget Sound Energy
A Rich Network of Utility Leaders • Proven Track Record
• World-Class Faculty
• Competency-Based Curriculum
• Exceptional Network Building
Phone: Fax: E-mail: Website:
208.885.6265 208.885.5580 uiuec@uidaho.edu www.uiuec.org
5TH ANNUAL
JUNE 23-25, 2015
MEMBER LISTINGS
RMEL Member Companies 1 ABB, Inc. 2 ABCO Industrial Sales, Inc. 3 ADA-ES, Inc. 4 Advanced Motor Controls 5 Alexander Publications 6 Altec Industries, Inc. 7 AMEC 8 American Coal Council 9 American Trainco Inc. 10 Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. 11 Arizona Public Service 12 Arkansas River Power Authority 13 Asplundh Tree Expert Co. 14 Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. 15 ATCO Emissions Management 16 Austin Energy 17 AZCO INC. 18 Babcock & Wilcox Company 19 Babcock Power, Inc. 20 Basin Electric Power Cooperative 21 Beckwith Electric 22 Beta Engineering 23 Black & Veatch Corp. 24 Black Hills Corporation 25 Black Hills Electric Cooperative 26 Boilermakers Local #101 27 Boone Electric Cooperative 28 Border States Electric 29 Bowman Consulting Group 30 Brooks Manufacturing Company 31 Burns & McDonnell 32 Butler Public Power District 33 C.I.Agent Solutions 34 Carbon Power & Light, Inc. 35 Casey Industrial, Inc. 36 CB&I 37 CBS Arc Safe 38 CDG Engineers, Inc. 39 Center Electric Light & Power System 40 CH2M HILL 41 Chimney Rock Public Power District 42 City of Alliance Electric Department 43 City of Aztec Electric Department 44 City of Cody 45 City of Farmington 46 City of Fountain 47 City of Gillette 48 City of Glenwood Springs 49 City of Imperial 50 City of Yuma 51 Co-Mo Electric Cooperative 52 CoBank 53 Colorado Energy Management, LLC 54 Colorado Highlands Wind LLC 55 Colorado Powerline, Inc. 56 Colorado Rural Electric Association 57 Colorado School of Mines 38
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58 Colorado Springs Utilities 59 Colorado State University 60 Commonwealth Associates, Inc. 61 ComRent 62 The Confluence Group Inc. 63 Continental Divide Electric Cooperative 64 Cooling Tower Depot 65 Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc. 66 CPS Energy 67 D.C. Langley Energy Consulting, LLC 68 Delta Montrose Electric Assn. 69 DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations, LLC 70 Dowdy Recruiting LLC 71 E & T Equipment, LLC 72 E3 Consulting 73 El Paso Electric Company 74 Electrical Consultants, Inc. 75 Electrical Reliability Services 76 Emerson Process Management 77 The Empire District Electric Company 78 Empire Electric Association, Inc. 79 Encompass Energy Services LLC 80 Energy & Resource Consulting Group, LLC 81 Energy Reps 82 Enovation Partners 83 Equal Electric, Inc. 84 ESCÂ engineering 85 Estes Park Light & Power Dept. 86 Exponential Engineering Company 87 Finley Engineering Company, Inc. 88 Foothills Energy Services Inc. 89 Fort Collins Utilities 90 Foster Wheeler 91 Fuel Tech, Inc. 92 Gallup Joint Utilities 93 GE Power & Water 94 Golder Associates, Inc. 95 Grand Island Utilities 96 Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc. 97 Great Southwestern Construction, Inc. 98 Greer CPW 99 Gunnison County Electric Association, Inc. 100 Hamilton Associates, Inc. 101 Hamon Research - Cottrell 102 Harris Group, Inc. 103 Hartigan Power Equipment Company 104 HDR, Inc. 105 High Energy Inc. (HEI) 106 Highline Electric Assn. 107 Holy Cross Energy 108 Howard Electric Cooperative 109 Hubbell Power Systems 110 Hughes Brothers, Inc. 111 IBEW, Local Union 111 112 IEC Rocky Mountain
113 IMCORP 114 Incorporated County of Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities 115 Independence Power & Light 116 Integrity Consulting Services 117 Intercounty Electric Coop Association 118 Intermountain Rural Electric Assn. 119 Irby 120 Irwin Industries, Inc.- Power Plant Services 121 J.L. Hermon & Associates, Inc. 122 Johnson Matthey Stationary Emission Control 123 Kansas City Board of Public Utilities 124 Kansas City Power & Light 125 KBR 126 KD Johnson, Inc. 127 Kiewit 128 Kirk Erectors, Inc. 129 Kit Carson Electric Cooperative 130 Kleinfelder 131 Klondyke Construction LLC 132 La Junta Municipal Utilities 133 La Plata Electric Association, Inc. 134 Lake Region Electric Coop Inc. 135 Lamar Utilities Board 136 Laminated Wood Systems, Inc. 137 Las Animas Municipal Light & Power 138 Lauren Engineers & Constructors 139 Leidos 140 Lewis Associates, Inc. 141 Lincoln Electric System 142 Llewellyn Consulting 143 Longmont Power and Communications 144 The Louis Berger Group 145 Loup River Public Power District 146 Loveland Water & Power 147 Luminate, LLC 148 Magna IV Engineering Inc. 149 Marsulex Environmental Technologies 150 Missouri River Energy Services 151 Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas, Inc. 152 Monk Engineering Inc. 153 Morgan County Rural Electric Assn. 154 Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. 155 Mountain States Utility Sales 156 Mountain View Electric Assn. 157 Mycoff, Fry & Prouse LLC 158 NAES Corp. 159 Navopache Electric Cooperative, Inc. 160 Nebraska Public Power District 161 NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. 162 New Mexico State University 163 Nol-Tec Systems, Inc. 164 Nooter/Eriksen, Inc. 165 Norris Public Power District
166 Northeast Community College 167 Northwest Rural Public Power District 168 Novinda Corporation 169 NRG Reliability Solutions LLC 170 NV Energy 171 Omaha Public Power District 172 Omnicon Technical Sales 173 Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. 174 Otero County Electric Cooperative 175 PacifiCorp 176 Panhandle Rural Electric Membership Assn. 177 PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc. 178 Peterson Co. 179 Pike Electric, LLC 180 Pine Valley Power, Inc. 181 Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc. 182 Pipefitters Local Union #208 183 Platte River Power Authority 184 PNM Resources 185 Poudre Valley Rural Electric Assn. 186 Powder River Energy Corp. 187 Power & Industrial Services Corp 188 POWER Engineers, Inc. 189 Power Equipment Specialists, Inc. 190 Power Pole Inspections 191 Power Product Services 192 PowerPHASE LLC 193 PowerQuip Corporation 194 Precision Resource Company 195 Provo City Power 196 Quanta Services 197 REC Associates 198 Reliability Management Group (RMG) 199 Reliable Power Consultants, Inc. 200 Rkneal, Inc. 201 RRC Power and Energy 202 Sabre Tubular Structures 203 Safety One Inc. 204 San Isabel Electric Assn. 205 San Marcos Electric Utility 206 San Miguel Power Assn. 207 Sangre De Cristo Electric Assn. 208 Sargent & Lundy 209 Savage Services Corporation 210 Sega Inc. 211 Siemens Energy Inc.
212 Sierra Electric Cooperative, Inc. 213 Solomon Associates 214 South Central PPD 215 Southeast Colorado Power Assn. 216 Southeast Community College 217 Southern Pioneer Electric Company 218 Southwest Energy Systems LLC 219 Southwest Generation 220 Southwest Public Power District 221 Southwest Transmission Cooperative, Inc. 222 Southwire Company 223 Springfield Municipal Light & Power 224 SPX Cooling Technologies 225 SPX Transformer Solutions, Inc. 226 SRP 227 St. George Energy Services Department 228 Stanley Consultants, Inc. 229 Stantec Consulting 230 STEAG Energy Services LLC 231 Storm Technologies Inc. 232 Sturgeon Electric Co., Inc. 233 Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative 234 Sundt Construction 235 Sunflower Electric Power Corporation 236 Surveying And Mapping, Inc. 237 Switchgear Solutions, Inc. 238 T & R Electric Supply Co., Inc. 239 T&D PowerSkills, LLC 240 Technically Speaking, Inc. 241 TestAmerica Laboratories, Inc. 242 Tetra Tech 243 Thomas & Betts, Utility 244 Timken Motor & Crane Services, dba Wazee a Timken Brand 245 Total-Western, Inc. 246 Towill, Inc. 247 Trachte, Inc. Buildings & Shelters 248 Trans American Power Products, Inc. 249 TRC Engineers, Inc. 250 Trees Inc 251 Tri-State Generation and Transmission Assn. 252 Trinidad Municipal Light & Power 253 Trinity Meyer Utility Structures, LLC 254 TurbinePROS
255 U.S. Water Services 256 UC Synergetic 257 Ulteig Engineers, Inc. 258 United Power, Inc. 259 Universal Field Services, Inc. 260 University of Colorado 261 University of Idaho Utility Executive Course College of Business and Economics 262 UNS Energy Corporation 263 URS Energy & Construction Inc. 264 Utility Telecom Consulting Group, Inc. 265 Valmont Newmark, Valmont Industries, Inc. 266 Vickrey & Associates 267 Victaulic 268 W채rtsil채 North America, Inc. 269 Wave Engineering, Inc. 270 WESCO 271 Westar Energy 272 Western Area Power Administration 273 Western Electrical Services 274 Western Line Constructors Chapter, Inc. NECA
275 Western Nebraska Community College 276 Western United Electric Supply 277 Westmark Partners LLC 278 Westwood Professional Services 279 Wheat Belt Public Power District 280 Wheatland Electric Cooperative 281 Wheatland Rural Electric Assn. 282 White River Electric Assn., Inc. 283 White River Valley Electric Cooperative 284 WHPacific, Inc. 285 Willbros Engineers 286 William W. Rutherford & Associates 287 Wyoming Municipal Power Agency 288 Xcel Energy 289 Y-W Electric Association, Inc. 290 Yampa Valley Electric Association, Inc. 291 Zachry Holdings, Inc. TOTAL NUMBER OF MEMBERS: 291
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RMEL 2015 CALENDAR
2015 Calendar of Events January 15, 2015
March 26, 2015
July 29, 2015
Introduction to the Electric Utility Workshop Lone Tree, CO
Electric Utility Workforce Management Conference and Roundtable Lone Tree, CO
Generation Vital Issues Roundtable Kansas City, MO
January 20-21, 2015 Physical and Cyber Security Conference Lone Tree, CO
January 29-30, 2015 Utility Flight Operations Safety Workshop Denver, CO
February 10-11, 2015 Utility Financing for NonFinancial Personnel Workshop Phoenix, AZ
February 27, 2015 Safety Roundtable February 2015 Westminster, CO
March 5-6 Power Supply Planning and Projects Conference Lone Tree, CO
March 6, 2015 Generation Vital Issues Roundtable Lone Tree, CO
Introduction to Transmission Protection and Relaying Workshop Austin, TX
April 21-23, 2015 Safety and Technical Training Conference Lone Tree, CO
April 23, 2015 Safety Roundtable - April 2015 Lone Tree, CO
May 17-19, 2015
August 2015 Safety Roundtable - August 2015 Las Vegas, NV
August 11-12 Distribution Protection Workshop Lone Tree, CO
September 20-22, 2015 Fall Executive Leadership and Management Convention Kansas City, MO
October 1, 2015
Spring Management, Engineering and Operations Conference St. Louis, MO
2016 Spring Management, Engineering and Operations Conference Planning Session Lone Tree, CO
June 9, 2015
October 7-8, 2015
Customer Service Conference Lone Tree, CO
Distribution Engineers Workshop Lone Tree, CO
June 16-17, 2015 Grid Modernization Workshop Austin, TX
October 15, 2015 Renewable Planning and Operations Conference Lone Tree, CO
March 10-11, 2015
June 25, 2015
Transmission Planning and Operations Conference Lone Tree, CO
Transmission Operations & Maintenance Conference Lone Tree, CO
March 11, 2015
July 2015
Electric Utility System Operations Workshop Denver, CO
Transmission Vital Issues Roundtable Lone Tree, CO
RMEL Foundation Golf Tournament
November 5, 2015
March 12-13, 2015 Distribution Overhead and Underground Operations and Maintenance Conference Lone Tree, CO
March 13, 2015 Distribution Vital Issues Roundtable Lone Tree, CO
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July 28-29, 2015 Plant Management, Engineering and Operations Conference Kansas City, MO
October 2015
Environmental Right-of-Way Conference Lone Tree, CO
November 13, 2015 Safety Roundtable November 2015 Fort Collins, CO
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