As you know, the electric utility industry is and has been changing for some time. The transformation as it is called by some is being driven by a number of key factors. A recent online survey conducted by Utility Dive revealed many of the same issues that we discuss regularly. An aging workforce, regulations, aging […]
In 2016, KMEA contracted SEGA Engineering to complete Distribution System Assessments for the cities of Girard and Garnett in order to determine the value of the Assessments. After reviewing the results, it was determined that these assessments were indeed valuable and could assist cities in determining problem areas, future projects and funding needs. KMEA […]
The February EMP 3 Meeting was held in Neodesha. Along with the normal agenda items, EMP 3 member cities listened to a presentation by William Hiller, Maurice Moss and Aiden Smith from the Southwestern Power Administration providing information on 15 year contract renewals.
In the history of the natural gas industry, 2016 will be remembered as an eventful and record setting year. Excess natural gas at the end of 2015 and warm winter temperatures kept prices low at the start of 2016. The summer of 2016 reversed the trend as natural gas-generated electricity hit record levels and by […]
Dixie Riedel was the target of K.C. Wolf on Valentines Day! Dixie’s husband Phil had a little something to do with K.C. Wolf delivering Flowers and Chocolates to her at the KMEA offices. Of course, the entire staff knew about the surprise and anxiously awaited his arrival.
KMEA Staff met with SEGA Engineering and Dogwood Energy Staff on February 9th, 2017. Steven Hilger, P.E. (NAES), Plant Manager provided a tour of the facility and gave an in depth report on operations. The meeting took place as part of the “Due Diligence” process prior to KMEA entering into an agreement with Dogwood Energy. […]
KMEA Staff Visited the Cities of Humboldt and Altamont on February 9th 2017
KMEA Staff met with employees of the City of Johnson City on January 31st. Alan Schweitzer, Tyce McMillan and David Rohrenback took time out of their morning to visit with us about how the City is moving forward and replacing the aged power plant with two new CAT powered generators. Tyce McMillan is set to […]
KMEA Staff visited the Jameson Energy Center on January 30th. Sam Mills, Managing Director, Electric Operation and Gerry Bieker, Manager, Member Services visited with Bob Arellano and Keo Boundpaseuth and toured the facilities.
Staff visited the cities of Cimarron, Garden City, Lakin, Johnson City, Hugoton and Montezuma on January 30th and 31st.
