Electric Utilities and Operational Excellence -- Reliability, Safety, Workforce Development, System Improvement

Washington, DC
Joined August 2015
Smart #Transmission investment is critical to achieving our nation's #CleanEnergy goals. @sarahm_mathias, APPA's Government Relations Director, discusses how vital policy decisions will determine whether #ElectricityCosts remain affordable for customers. buff.ly/3w4qCCY
Our very own @hofness was on hand yesterday for a tour of @FMPAnews' large-scale Harmony Solar Energy Center in St. Cloud, FL, celebrating the site's one-year anniversary. How large is it? Check out this aerial video and see! buff.ly/3xObkDF #PublicPower #SolarPower
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Fairness in federal energy incentives is now within reach. #PublicPower utilities are on the brink of getting a comparable tax incentive for #CleanEnergy development. In my latest blog, I explain how. buff.ly/2SpaeiK
We are excited to kick off our Virtual #PublicPower Lineworkers Rodeo Challenge bright & early next Monday 6/14! Get ready to watch this friendly competition amongst our member utilities on Twitter. We will be sharing your videos all throughout next week. buff.ly/2KyAdM2
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The @publicpowerorg DEED program helps fund internships at our #publicpower utility. Our #engineering intern this summer is set to examine #EV charging stations. Look for details in our June newsletter. ow.ly/loAI50EWSdW
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In honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're spotlighting the leadership roles our AAPI colleagues have at #PublicPower utilities across the U.S. This article highlights leaders from @CityOfRC @SMUDUpdates @NYPAenergy & @ImpaPower buff.ly/3fMHRT5
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The American Public Power Association (APPA) has honored more than 180 #PublicPower utilities with a "Certificate of Excellence" for reliable performance in 2020. buff.ly/2OitpZC
#PublicPower Now Podcast: Michelle Reimers, GM of @TurlockID, details the goals she set for herself when she became GM last year, highlights initiatives underway at TID and outlines what she sees as the biggest challenges facing utilities in California. buff.ly/3cyqtBe
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Women interested in pursuing #PublicPower leadership positions should never forget that their voices and opinions matter and they should be confident in their abilities, advise female public power executives. buff.ly/3cBvr02 #WomenInEnergy #Leadership
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It's been a long, cold day for our #KPUB #linemen, helping out our neighbors & #CTEC customers in this brutal #winter weather. 👷🏼‍♂️ But as always, we #power on. Please stay safe out there! @TPPATexas @publicpowerorg #thankalineman #neighborshelpingneighbors
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From reducing the spread of covid-19 to preventing electrical accidents, we all play a part in keeping each other safe. In my latest blog, I reflect on how we have underscored a culture of safety in #publicpower – and are working to make it even safer. publicpower.org/blog/safety-…
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APPA weighs in on FEMA proposed rules tied to disaster grant closeout procedures | American Public Power Association publicpower.org/periodical/a…
Earn recognition for your consistent commitment to research & development. Don't forget to start your application for a DEED award. buff.ly/2QBnY30 #PublicPower
#PublicPower restoration assistance to Louisiana cooperative offers good neighbor example buff.ly/3drkrRU #WePowerOn #HurricaneDelta
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Thankful to have these tireless @LafUtilities experts helping to keep the lights on! Thank you Greg, James, and Kevin for everything you do! #publicPower @publicpowerorg
These guys have been behind the scenes for *literally* decades in bringing the power back on in Lafayette and many other cities in Louisiana. Greg Labbe’ (36 years @ LUS), James Martarona (36 years @ LUS) and Kevin Forestier (25 years @ LUS) are leading the charge. #publicPower
Nonprofit @publicpowerorg innovation rocks. 3 Fla. muni systems proved a low-cost way to prevent interruptions of electricity. Investor-owned utility incentive is for costly solutions as rate rules mean the more it costs the more profit they make. publicpower.org/periodical/a…
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