Entries by KMEA

High Demand, Stable Prices

Natural gas demand reached near-record levels in January, averaging 21.1 Billion Cubic Feet (Bcf) per day.  This is the highest daily average demand since the 2014 polar vortex.  February’s demand is nearing a multi-year record as month-to-date demand is averaging 19.7 Bcf/d.  This is an increase of 1.25 Bcf/d from February 2017 and about 1 […]

City of Argonia, City Maintenance Worker

MAINTENANCE POSITION JOB: The City of Argonia, Argonia KS, is accepting applications for City Maintenance Worker. TYPE: Full Time SALARY: To be determined POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the City Council and City Maintenance Supervisor, this position is applicable to FLSA and ADA. This employee is responsible for monitoring the operation, maintenance and repair […]

2018 – A Big Year for our Agencies

As we reflect on the past year for the two agencies, 2018 will be marked as one of importance. The year started off with an unexpected twist when the Kansas Corporation Commission ruled that the state statutes provided for full jurisdiction by the Commission over municipal energy agencies, such as KMEA, even though this right […]

City of Ottawa, Journey Level Lineman

Journey Level Lineman   Position Summary:         The City of Ottawa, Kansas is recruiting for a Journey Level Lineman.  Under the supervision of the Electric Distribution Assistant Superintendent, the Journey Level Lineman performs skilled work in the construction and maintenance of the electric distribution system for the City of Ottawa. The employee in this position is […]

Reliability means business

Reliable, low-cost electricity is a critical factor in economic development. Here’s how you can show off your reliability advantages — both on paper and in practice — to the businesses your community is trying to attract. ➡️ https://buff.ly/2DaGGLj#PublicPower

“Our 10 Best Stories of 2018”

As you know I am kind of stuck on Utility Dive as my go to source for the latest information. Sometimes controversial but right to the point. They have published their top ten 10 best stories of 2018 and wow, what a year it has been in the electric utility industry. We have seen renewables […]

Public Power Is a Great Cause

Public Power is a Great Cause Ben Kostick has served as a commissioner of the Lewis County Public Utility District in Washington state since 2007 and serves as chair of the American Public Power Association’s Policy Makers Council. This interview occurred in conjunction with the Policy Makers Council Summer Fly-In meeting in late July. Why are […]