Entries by KMEA

Baldwin City Approves New Substation

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Baldwin City council members recently agreed to move forward with plans for a new substation, to be located at 1st street and Hwy 56.  Mike Schmaderer with KMEA Mid-States presented the project to the council members at their March 21st meeting, where it was met with unanimous approval. KMEA Mid-States will provide engineering and construction of the substation project along with assistance in procuring a 20 MVA transformer.

KMEA Joint Pole Purchasing Program Survey

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KMEA would appreciate a few minutes of your time to complete this short survey to help determine the desire and need of the membership for joint pole purchasing.  As we all continue to struggle with supply chain issues this could be a way to help alleviate this for the membership.  A bonus could be any cost savings that would go along with a joint purchase program.  Please follow the link to complete the survey.  Thank you for your time.

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $315 Million to Advance Reliable Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communities

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DOE Announces Initial Funding for New $1 Billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Program to Improve Energy Systems in Areas with Less Than 10,000 People

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), today announced $300 million for projects that increase energy affordability and promote climate resilience and $15 million for a prize competition to help rural communities build the capacity needed for clean energy development and deployment. These two new funding opportunities are a critical component of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law-funded Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) program, which aims to improve the resilience, reliability, and affordability of energy systems in communities across the country with 10,000 or fewer people. Today’s announcements will help deliver local community-driven energy projects in rural and remote communities and reflect the President’s unwavering commitment to ensuring no community is left behind in the nation’s historic transition to a clean energy future. 

DOE touts grid expansion plans as operators raise concerns

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The Department of Energy calls its new draft report on transmission a vital step in confronting barriers to long-distance power lines, but not all U.S. grid operators are sold on the outlook.

DOE’s draft “National Transmission Needs Study,” released Friday, is the department’s initial view of where and how interstate power networks need to expand by the 2030s to carry three to four times the flow of wind and solar power on the grid today.

City of Ashland is Hiring Electrical Lineman

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 The City of Ashland KS is seeking applicants for the position of electrical lineman. Job responsibility include, but not limited to, the construction and repair of City electrical distribution lines. Prior electrical experience is preferred. Benefits include health insurance, vacation, sick leave, KPERS, and paid holidays, and the salary depends on qualifications and experience. Please contact City Hall at 620-635-2531 or via e-mail at ashland@ucom.net for complete job description and application. Please return completed application and resume to the City of Ashland, 703 Main Street, PO Box 547, Ashland KS 67831. EOE

City of Beloit is Hiring Power Plant Operator

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The City of Beloit Power Plant, Beloit KS, is accepting applications for a Full Time Power Plant Operator I. This position works directly for the Power Plant Superintendent. Duties will include, but not limited to the ability to learn the necessary skills, knowledge and workmanship needed to do related work for proper construction, maintenance, and operation of the Power Plant electric generation. To make correct application and use of all materials and equipment furnished to provide efficient, reliable service to the consumer in the operation and maintenance of the Power Plant electric generation. This position may have some shift work.