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NWPPA 2008 Annual Conference & Membership Meeting - May 18-22, 2008 in Anchorage, AK
Many files are large and may take a few minutes to download and open in Power Point. Please be patient!
Tuesday, May 20 Presentations -
"Globalization and Economy of the United States" - John Doggett (25.36MB download)
"Climate Change Policy: Potential Impacts on the Economy" -
Dr. Margo Thorning
Timothy Juliani (7.57MB download)
"Understanding Carbon Reduction" -
Sheldon Zakreski (presentation requested)
"Resource Options In a Carbon Constrained Environment" -
Steve Haagenson
Gary Saleba
"Underwater Power Generation" -
Doug Johnson
"Solar Power for Public Power: What You Need to Know" - Julia Hamm, Executive Director, Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA)
Wednesday, May 21 Presentations -
Jack Baker, Energy NW
Larry Hartig, Commissioner AK Dept. of Environmental Conservation
"A Coal-fired G&T Perspective" - Kyle Nelson, Sunflower Electric Power
"Views from an Energy Rich State" - Steve Waddington
"Financial Communities View" - John Miller, CitiBank (15.47MB download)
"Green Capital: Funding Renewable Projects & the ROI" - Gianluca Signarelli
Thursday, May 22 Presentations -
"The Power to Reduce CO2 Emissions: The Full Portfolio" - Dan Bartel, EPRI
"Climate Change in Alaska: A Changing Way of Life" - Charles Wohlforth (223.59MB download)
NWPPA/WECC Meeting: NERC Cyber Security Standards (CIP-002) - April 30, 2008 in Portland, Ore.
CIP-002 Workshop - Patrick Miller, WECC Sr. Compliance Engineer, Cyber Security
NWPPA Engineering & Operations Conference - April 7-11, 2008 in Reno, Nev.
Wednesday, April 9 Presentations -
E&O Welcome - Will Lutgen, NWPPA Executive Director
Cyber Security and SCADA: Testing for Critical Infrastructures
Reliability Compliance - Where Are We Now?
SF6 Hot Topic Presentation
SF6 Handling Procedures
Utility Organizations as Broadband Infrastructure Providers
The "Green" Transformer - DOE Efficiency + FR3 Fluid
Transmission Line Conductor Vibration Mitigation
Capturing and Using Substation Data Presentation
Capturing and Using Substation Data Handout
Safe Operation of Underground Devices While Performing High Voltage Tests
Fault Locating and Repair Procedures
Thursday, April 10 Presentations -
Arc Flash Hazards and Arc Rated Clothing
2007 Safety Award Winner Photo
Exhibitor Award Photos
Best Presentation of Product (Cooper Power Systems)
Best Enthusiasm (Platt Electric)
Best Theme of Conference (General Pacific)
NWPPA/NCPA Webinar: Carbon Cap and Trade Model - PGP Demo - March 31, 2008
The following files are available:
To View the recorded webinar:
Step 1: Download and install the Netspoke Viewer from http://training.premiereglobal.com/utilities/playbackTest.aspx (Click "Download and Run this Installer")
Step 2: Download this file (34 MB).
The total running time is 1 hour, 52 minutes. However, the presentation can be stopped and restarted at any time and users may navigate to specific points in the program.
Solar Energy Technologies and Markets - Data and Trends Webinar - March 12, 2008
This recording contains slides and audio from a webinar that was hosted live on March 12, 2008.
Overview: Get an update on the latest advances in solar energy technologies, the growing market for these technologies, the outlook for cost reductions, and highlights of utility use and integration of solar around the country
To View the Webinar:
Step 1: Download and install the Netspoke Viewer from http://training.premiereglobal.com/utilities/playbackTest.aspx (Click "Download and Run this Installer")
Step 2: Download this file (28 MB).
The total running time is 1 hour, 58 minutes. However, the presentation can be stopped and restarted at any time and users may navigate to specific points in the program.
Government Relations Committee Presentation – March 6, 2008
Cap & Trade Allocation Model - Scott Tomashefsky, NCPA
NWPPA/NCPA Webinar: Cap & Trade – January 31, 2008
This recording contains slides and audio from a webinar that was hosted live on January 31, 2008.
Overview: Cap-and-trade programs are being given serious consideration by policymakers as a tool that can be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the West and across the nation. NWPPA, through its participation in the Western Climate Initiative and ongoing partnership with the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA), held a Webinar January 31 to share California's experiences with cap-and-trade programs in the AB32 effort.
To View the Webinar:
Step 1: Download and install the Netspoke Viewer from http://training.premiereglobal.com/utilities/playbackTest.aspx (Click "Download and Run this Installer")
Step 2: Download this file (25 MB).
The presentation can be stopped and restarted at any time and users may navigate to specific points in the program.
Update on Wind Siting Issues Webinar - December 12, 2007
This recording contains slides and audio from a webinar that was hosted live on December 12, 2007.
Overview: Receive the latest information on siting issues important to the wind industry’s growth such as radar interference and wildlife impacts.
The total running time is 1 hour, 21 minutes. However, the presentation can be stopped and restarted at any time and users may navigate to specific points in the program.
Realistic Clean Coal Generating Options Webinar - November 14, 2007
This recording contains slides and audio from a webinar that was hosted live on November 14, 2007.
Overview:
A primer to provide public power utilities interested in participating in or buying power from coal plants an overview of what's available, economical, environmentally acceptable and can be built in today's political environment.
Presenters:
Tom Krueger, Generation Project Development Manager, Energy NorthwestTim Gregori, GM, Southern Montana Electric G&T CooperativeRichard Klover, P.E., Vice President, Burns & McDonnell EngineeringJohn Talbott, Deputy Director and Project Manager, Montana State University, Big Sky Carbon Sequestration Partnership
To View the Webinar:
Step 1: Download and install the Netspoke Viewer from http://training.premiereglobal.com/utilities/playbackTest.aspx (Click "Download and Run this Installer")
Step 2: Download this file (27 MB).
The total running time is 1 hour, 41 minutes. However, the presentation can be stopped and restarted at any time and users may navigate to specific points in the program.
Utility Pole Conference - October 10-11, 2007 in Vancouver, WA
The State of the Industry: Issues Impacting Overhead Lines - Andy Stewart, EDM International
Underground Transmission: Is it an Option? - Jim Hunt, Salt River Project
FITNES Program - Portland General Electric
Utility Pole Supply: Resource Status and the Future Outlook
NDE Techniques for Detecting Corrosion in Buried Steel - Arun Pandey, Roman Luszpak & Andy Stewart, EDM International
The Effect of Attachments to Electrical Utility Poles - John Sullivan, PGE
Barrier Protection Systems - Richard Lewis, Protective Packaging Ltd.
Influencing Climate Change with Nuclear Power Webinar - October 10, 2007
This recording contains slides and audio from a webinar that was hosted live on October 10, 2007.
Overview:
As climate change and air quality issues gain prominence, nuclear power has re-emerged as a technology whose green aspects may come to outweigh the negatives presented by issues of safety and waste management.
Two industry professionals will present their perspectives, from both a national and western perspective, of the history, current situation, and future potential for nuclear generation.
Presenters:
Walter Hill, Director of Communication Services, Nuclear Energy Institute
Vic Parrish, CEO, Energy Northwest
The total running time is 1 hour, 27 minutes. However, the presentation can be stopped and restarted at any time and users may navigate to specific points in the program. For easier navigation, follow the Enhanced Viewing instructions below.
To View the Webinar , download and open this file. (Windows Media Player format, 8.6 MB)
For Enhanced Viewing : Download and install the Live Meeting Replay Wrapper for Windows Media Player. Then, read these instructions for playing a recording that is stored on your computer.
NWWH Annual Meeting - October 9-12, 2007 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Health Care Economics - Risk Strategies to avoid the Impending Doom - Mark Patrick, Moloney & O'Neill Benefits, LLC
2007 Northwest Utilities Salary, Wage & Benefits Survey - 16th Edition Highlights and Features - Larry Daniels, Milliman
2007 Northwest Innovations Conference - Sept. 23-26, 2007 in Sun Valley, Idaho
NIC Apogee presentation
Apogee links page
The first batch of photos from the Northwest Innovations Conference is now available here. If you have any photos that you would like to submit, please contact Barry Fuchs at 360.254.0109 or barry@nwppa.org. Thank you for your interest.
Sept. 17, 2007 Environmental Task Force Meeting presentation
Environmental Services Industry Trends - Clean Harbors Environmental Services
NERC Cyber Security Standards, NWPPA IT Section Meeting, August 24, 2007
NWPPA, PNGC and PPC provide the information below to help their members understand the new WECC Reliability Standards. NWPPA, PNGC and PPC have compiled this information from various sources. While all three organizations believe the information is correct, they have not verified the accuracy or reliability of the information. NWPPA, PNGC and PPC OR ANY OTHER CONTRIBUTING PARTIES, INCLUDING PRESENTERS, DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR USE OF THE INFORMATION AND DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT THE BELOW INFORMATION IS COMPLETE, ACCURATE OR SUFFICIENTLY RELIABLE FOR A PARTY TO USE AND BE COMPLIANT WITH THE APPLICABLE WECC COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS. Parties need to consult with WECC, their attorney or other consultants to ensure they have the correct information to comply with the applicable WECC Reliability Standards, regulations and other compliance requirements. These documents are strictly for purposes of examples only. "
NWPPA Information Technology Section Committee Meeting (This is a MS WORD doc)
Influencing Climate Change Initiatives Webinar - August 15, 2007
This recording contains slides and audio from a webinar that was hosted live on August 15, 2007.
Overview:
The climate change legislation currently under development in Washington D.C. has huge financial implications for future power supply options throughout the West. The Public Power Council (PPC) sponsored an outstanding workshop on climate change at its June 2007 meeting; this presentation was so good that NWPPA offered to make the program available to all PPC and NWPPA member utilities via the Internet in a webinar format.
Presenters:
The total running time is 1 hour, 36 minutes. However, the presentation can be stopped and restarted at any time and users may navigate to specific points in the program.
NWPPA 67th Annual Conference & membership Meeting - May 20-24, 2007 in Spokane, WA
Kris Mikkelsen, Inland Power & Light
Bob Moore, Moore Information
Gary Saleba, EES Consulting
Marsha Smith, Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Paul Arnold, ColumbiaGrid
Steve Waddington, WYIA
James Beck, Transmission Agency of Northern California
Brian Silverstein, Bonneville Power Administration
Brenda Ekwurzel, PhD., Union of Concerned Scientist
Robert Balling,PhD., Arizona State University
Sean O'Neil, Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition
Mike Taylor, Solar Electric Power Association
Marci Sanders, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
Rich Halvey, Western Governors' Association
Grant Pfeifer, State of Washington
NERC/WECC Registration & Standards Compliance Workshop - May 2, 2007 in Portland, Ore.
"NWPPA provides the information below to help its members understand the new WECC Reliability Standards. NWPPA has compiled this information from various sources. While NWPPA believes the information is correct, NWPPA has not verified the accuracy or reliability of the information. NWPPA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR USE OF THE INFORMATION AND DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT THE BELOW INFORMATION IS COMPLETE, ACCURATE OR SUFFICIENTLY RELIABLE FOR A PARTY TO USE AND BE COMPLIANT WITH THE APPLICABLE WECC COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS. Parties need to consult with WECC, their attorney or other consultants to ensure they have the correct information to comply with the applicable WECC Reliability Standards, regulations and other compliance requirements."
Statement of Compliance Registry Criteria (Rev. 3)
WECC Supplemental Registration Criteria and Registration Dispute Process
Kevin Conway, Grant Co. PUD presentation
Bill Dearing, Grant Co. PUD presentation
Delegation Agreements and Mandatory Reliability Standards
Joint Registration Organization
BPA Near Term Activities - Next Steps
BPA NERC Standards Matrix - LSE DP - Mandatory Standards and Requirements
BPA Draft Technical Worksheet Assignments [Basis for Delegation Agreements]
BPA Reliability Standards Compliance Program Contacts
FERC Policy Statement on Enforcement
WECC Compliance Calendar
WECC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program
WECC Self-Certification and Spot Check Schedule
WECC Compliance Violation Self-Reporting Form
WECC Mitigation Plan
WECC Compliance Manuals Table of Contents
2007 CEP Matrix NERC Reliability Standards
WECC CEP - 2007 Auditing, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
Sanction Guidelines of the North American Electricity Reliability Council
"NWPPA provides the information above to help its members understand the new WECC Reliability Standards. NWPPA has compiled this information from various sources. While NWPPA believes the information is correct, NWPPA has not verified the accuracy or reliability of the information. NWPPA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR USE OF THE INFORMATION AND DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS COMPLETE, ACCURATE OR SUFFICIENTLY RELIABLE FOR A PARTY TO USE AND BE COMPLIANT WITH THE APPLICABLE WECC COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS. Parties need to consult with WECC, their attorney or other consultants to ensure they have the correct information to comply with the applicable WECC Reliability Standards, regulations and other compliance requirements."
2007 Engineering & Operations Conference - April 23-27, 2007 in Tacoma, WA
Paul Dorvel, RW Beck - Major Impacts of NECS 2007 - Changes on Overhead Lines
Doug Backer, Cannon Technologies/Cooper Power Systems - Power Quality & Asset Management - The "Other Two-Thirds" of AMI Value
4th Annual Power Supply Workshop - April 10-12, 2007
Tuesday, April 10
Rachel Shimshak, Renewable Project Northwest
Mark Gendron & Scott Wilson, BPA
Terry Mundorf, Marsh Mundorf Pratt Sullivan & McKenzie
Linda Dong, Powerex
Nancy Baker, BPA
Aleka Scott, PNGC
Lon Peters, Public Generating Pool
Wednesday, April 11
Gary Saleba, EES Consulting
David Clement, Seattle City Light
Dave Kobus, Energy Northwest
Brian Skeahan, Cowlitz County PUD
Jim Harlan, PPM Energy
Joan Hutchinson, Powerex
Kevin Holland
Shelly Richardson, ColumbiaGrid
Don Dame, NCPA
Jack Baker, Energy Northwest
Tim Culbertson, Grant COunty PUD
Thursday, April 12
Rob Sirvaitis, The Energy Authority
John Prescott, PNGC Power
John Fazio, NW Power & Conservation Council
Virginia Executive Order
West Virginia Executive Order
Workforce Development Workshop - January 31-Feb. 1, 2007
Strategic Hiring Practices - Stacey Mark, Ater Wyne
Maximizing Your Dollars Through Quality Hiring - Dana Borowka, Lighthouse Consulting
Succession Planning - Tillamook PUD
The Basics of Technical Succession Planning - Douglas Campbell, PLS Consulting
Competency Models & Personality Assessments - Assessing Performance & Potential - Sherri Austin, PLS Consulting
Building A Leadership Competency Model - Sherri Austin, PLS Consulting
The Best Practices In Talent Management and Succession Planning - Alan Lindsay, PLS Consulting
Knowledge Retention Sample - Vic Parrish, Energy Northwest
