by Paul Mahlberg, General Manager As part of the Strategic Planning effort that is underway for our two agencies (KMEA and KMGA), potential new and expanded member services was identified as a strategic area of focus. With that in mind, a survey was sent out last month to each member city requesting feedback on which […]
“Electric Utility 101” and “What is KMEA” are both introductory presentations that we have created to help tell the story of what KMEA is and how the agency benefits you as a Member. Over the past several years KMEA has seen a growth of new cities joining the Energy Management Projects (EMP’s). We also have […]
National Lineman Appreciation Day is a time to express our utmost appreciation to the great men and women that work so hard for us every day. It’s our honor to celebrate the hard work, innovation, and dedication of Electrical Lineworkers. #thankalineman The following is a video created by the Northwest Lineman College:
Yesterday we were in McPherson to participate in the monthly EMP2 and EMP3 meetings. It is always good to see everyone and catch up on what’s happening with our members. City Administrator Chris Rhea was in attendance representing Mankato, one of our newest EMP2 members. Courtney Flower, who […]
The City of Eudora, KS, population 6,300, seeks responsible applicants with knowledge to perform intermediate technical work maintaining and repairing pumps, motors and electrical wiring on City Buildings. Salary range varies upon qualification. Position reports to the Electrical Superintendent. Valid Kansas Driver’s License is required. Click here for more information:
The City of Baldwin City recently hosted a ground-breaking ceremony for their soon to be constructed solar array. Through an RFP process Baldwin City chose Westar as the developer for this exciting project. A project kickoff meeting will be held next week and KMEA will be working with Baldwin City and Westar throughout the project. […]
March 18 is now national Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day! In 2015, the APGA Marketing & Sales Committee began discussing how they believed natural gas utility workers deserved a day to be recognized for their hard work and accomplishments. After several months of planning, the committee named March 18 the day in which natural gas […]
The American Public Power Association’s members on Feb. 26 approved several new policy resolutions that highlight the Association’s concerns about rising transmission costs, its opposition to efforts by the Federal Communications Commission to regulate public power pole attachments and the Association’s push for certain improvements to tax exempt financing. The resolutions were approved by the […]
If I’ve told you this before don’t stop me. (I owe that line to my friend Charlie). Well so much for trying to be funny so on to the issue at hand. I am concerned as most of you are with the issue of the rising cost of transmission and distribution charges and how those […]
