• Western customers learn from each other at utility exchanges

A different kind of workshop gives industry professionals a forum to talk about the ins and outs of energy-efficiency programs.

• Wessington Springs, S.D., welcomes new wind farm

The dedication of Wessington Springs Wind Farm marked the end of months of teamwork, and the beginning of the city's role in the new energy economy.

• Western updates popular DSM guidebook

The way consumers use energy has changed a lot since 1991, so Energy Services is bringing the DSM Pocket Guidebook: Volume I: Residential Technologies into the 21st century.

• Technology Spotlight: Ductless mini- and multi-splits for residential applications

This air-conditioning system may offer an energy-efficient cooling alternative for buildings without distribution ducts.

• Web site of the month: Energy Efficiency Resource Central

The American Public Power Association launches a Web site to help members develop effective energy-efficiency programs.

• Calendar of events

• Breaking news

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Wessington Springs Project wind turbines ready for operation. (Photo by Heartland Consumers Power District) Read more.

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Vol. 27, No. 12,
December 2008

Regional Energy Services Managers:
Lakewood, CO:
Ron Horstman
720-962-7419
Billings, MT:
Michael Radecki
406-247-7392
Loveland, CO:
Linda Swails
970-461-7339
Phoenix, AZ:
Audrey Colletti
602-605-2659
Folsom, CA:
Sandee Peebles
916-353-4454
Salt Lake City, UT:
Paula Fronk
801-524-6383

The Energy Services Bulletin is published by Western Area Power Administration for its power
customers.

Editor/Web technician:
Kevon Storie
720-962-7508

The mention of any service, product, or technology does not constitute an endorsement of same and Western, the Department of Energy, or the United States Government cannot be held responsible or liable for use thereof.