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Energy Management Project No. 1 (EMP1) was officially created in January 2006, by a set of agreements between KMEA and five member cities: Baldwin City, Gardner, Garnett, Osawatomie, and Ottawa. In 2016 the city of Pomona joined the group and in 2017 the city of Prescott became a member.

The participating cities share capacity and exchange energy at agreed upon pricing, while jointly planning future electric power supplies. EMP1 utilize KMEA operations central dispatch center.  Under the EMP1 agreements, project cities’ loads are forecasted and aggregated to a single load which is then submitted to the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) for clearing in the Integrated Marketplace (IM).  Additionally, each city’s resources, whether contracted or generation, are scheduled or offered in the IM.  KMEA also manages transmission congestion hedges as specified by protocols developed by each EMP group.

The EMP1 group meets monthly. This month the group met on March 28^th at the KMEA office in Overland Park. During the meeting KMEA staff shared a monthly load cost review for each city individually, TCR (Transmission Congestion Right) reports, SPP integrated Marketplace review, and more. Jeff Oleson, the Assistant Director of Utilities for the City of Ottawa is the EMP1 Chair currently and Joe Owens, the Director of Electric Generation for the City of Garnett is the vice-chair.

The EMP1′ s resources include Buckeye Wind, Dogwood, GRDA, Marshall Wind, SPA and WAPA.

The City of Russell is seeking professional and community-oriented individuals for a full-time Electric Serviceman position.
The City of Russell is situated at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and US Highway 281. We are a community that is dedicated to family, friends, and neighbors, where generations care for each other. We are One Russell, building a self-reliant future. We are home.
The City of Russell offers a very progressive benefit package. Benefits include vacation and sick leave, uniforms, family health insurance, family dental and vision plans, KPERS retirement program, and several other optional benefit programs.
Under the direction of the Electric Utility Director and Distribution Superintendent. The Electric Serviceman position involves skilled and technical electrical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s distribution system, electric generators, meters, and related equipment. Primary duties include the installation, testing, inspecting, and repairing of electronic revenue metering equipment including instrument transformers, and related hardware. Assist with operating meter/instrument rated test equipment required to test and diagnose electric metering circuit and equipment. Work with alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) circuits from 48 to 600 volts. Service work to maintain and troubleshoot the electric distribution system.
Must have a Journeyman Lineman Certification and graduated from an accredited college or university with an AAS in Electrical Technology or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Applicant must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. and have a valid Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License within twelve months of employment. Applicants must also establish residency in the City of Russell 6 months from hire date. Pre-employment drug screening and job placement assessment are required.
Applications and a full job description may be obtained at www.russellcity.org or at The City of Russell, 133 W. 8th, Russell, KS 67665. Completed applications may be submitted in person, online, faxed to 785-483-4397 or emailed to alice@russellcity.org. Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. EEO/ADA

The City of Russell is seeking professional and community-oriented individuals for a full-time Certified Journeyman Lineman position.
The City of Russell is situated at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and US Highway 281. We are a community that is dedicated to family, friends and neighbors, where generations care for each other. We are One Russell, building a self-reliant future. We are home.
The City of Russell offers a very progressive benefit package. Benefits include vacation and sick leave, uniforms, family health insurance, family dental and vision plans, KPERS retirement program, and several other optional benefit programs.
This position includes the construction, repair, and maintenance of the City of Russell’s overhead and underground Electric Distribution and Transmission systems, which are vital to providing power to our community. Employees will be provided on-the-job training with opportunities for continuing education. Applicant is required to possess a journeyman certification. Applicant must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. and have a valid Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License within six months of employment. Applicants must also establish residency in the City of Russell 6 months from hire date. Pre-employment drug screening and job placement assessment are required.
Applications and a full job description may be obtained at www.russellcity.org or at The City of Russell, 133 W. 8th, Russell, KS 67665. Completed applications may be submitted in person, online, faxed to 785-483-4397 or emailed to alice@russellcity.org. Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. EEO/ADA

KMEA would appreciate a few minutes of your time to complete this short survey to help determine the desire and need of the membership for joint pole purchasing.  As we all continue to struggle with supply chain issues this could be a way to help alleviate this for the membership.  A bonus could be any cost savings that would go along with a joint purchase program.  Please follow the link to complete the survey.  Thank you for your time.