KMEA and Power Engineers completed 27 Distribution System Assessments over the past several months. Although there are several different variations of systems across the KMEA Membership, the most obvious aspects of these assessments were that all systems are in relatively good condition and are being operated by individuals who are dedicated to their communities and […]
Since our inception in 1980, KMEA has embodied the concepts of strength and stability in order to provide a low cost, reliable and environmentally responsible power supply to communities across Kansas. In 1982, the Agency completed its first power supply project named the Nearman Project by purchasing 37.5 MW from the Kansas City, Kansas Board […]
From the snow and ice storms out west several weeks ago to the recent storms in the east the weather has been a bit of a challenge to say the least. We were recently staying overnight in Garnett when strong storms and high winds passed through the city. The electricity went off in the early […]
The Stresscrete Group of Atchison, Kansas title sponsored the “KMEA Annual Golf Outing”. Thirty two Golfers enjoyed the Falcon Ridge Golf Course on Thursday June 8th. The Golf Outing rounded out a two day KMEA event in Overland Park. Thanks to Stresscrete and all of the sponsors for making this outing possible.
Attendees of the Executive Committee Meetings and Joint EMP Meetings held Wednesday June 7th were treated to a night at Kauffman Stadium. Sega Inc. sponsored the event with access to the Pepsi Porch and a Cheeseburger and Hot Dog buffet.
At the Joint EMP meetings last Wednesday, June 7th, members heard presentation from multiple agencies. The meeting began with a presentation from Jeff Haas, Vice President, Membership and Strategic Planning for the American Public Power Association (APPA) explaining the benefits of membership in his organization. Jeff was followed by Lanny Nickell, Vice President of Engineering for […]
17 representatives from 7 cities visited the GRDA Pensacola Dam Facility. They were welcomed by Cameron Philpott, Manager of Business Development and Dan Sullivan, CEO of the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA). Mr. Sullivan presented information to the group about GRDA and took the time to answer questions. After the presentation the group toured the […]
The City of Osawatomie is in the process of adding 12 MW of generation to their system. At this time, they have install three of the six 2 MW Caterpillar Gen Sets to accomplish this. Osawatomie’s Power Plant Superintendent Stewart Kasper took KMEA staff on a tour of the new facilities. The three Gen Sets pictured are […]
There are many things to consider when building sustainable, predictable rates for your customers. But, one thing is for certain—reducing diversity increases risk to your consumers. Diversity in a power supply portfolio can mean a multitude of things, but let’s break it down into the 3 T’s—technology, type, & term: • Technology—natural gas, coal, hydro, […]
