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3 issues to watch as heat strains the grid
From the Pacific Northwest to coastal New England, millions of Americans have endured sweltering temperatures in recent weeks, driving record energy consumption and offering a snapshot of emerging risks facing the nation’s power system.
Beloit Seeks Power Plant Operator
The City of Beloit Power Plant, Beloit KS, is accepting applications for a Full Time Power Plant Operator I/Mechanic. This position works directly for the Power Plant Superintendent. Duties will include, but not limited to, providing necessary skills, knowledge and workmanship needed to do related work for proper equipment maintenance, city vehicle maintenance and the operation of the Power Plant electric generation.
City of Stockton Adds New generation
The City of Stockton begins producing electricity with a new 3MW CAT generator. KMEA assisted the City of Stockton with the installation of the new generator located within the current power plant.
Osage City and Pomona Contract for Lineman Services
The cities of Osage City and Pomona signed contracts with the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency to provide lineman services effective July 1st. The initial term of the agreement is for three years.
Power Plant Accreditation continues through the summer
Notifications have been sent out to each city regarding the unit testing information for all of the City’s Units for this summer. As a reminder, there are two types of tests: Accredited Capability and Operational.
Quinday and Johnson earn Public Power Manager Certificates
During the 2022 American Public Power Association’s (APPA) National Conference recently held in Nashville, TN, Jon Quinday, City Manager of Russell and Tim Johnson, Director of Public Works of Augusta received recognition for completing the APPA’s Public Power Manager Certificate Program.
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