• Tri-State embraces next generation lighting

By venturing into the largely uncharted territory of LED lighting, a power wholesaler will provide its member co-ops with a map for adopting this promising, energy-efficient technology.

• In my opinion: Look at all options, issues when upgrading lighting

A lighting professional offers practical advice on choosing the best lighting system for energy and cost savings.

• Cobs plus coal could help Willmar meet renewables goals

An Iowa municipal utility's test burn may revive a traditional use of corn as a biofuel—and create a new revenue stream for local farmers.

• Topics from the Power Line: Targeting outdoor display lighting to reduce energy use

Efforts to reduce energy use by curtailing outdoor lighting meet with mixed results.

• Web site of the month: Online IRP compliance training

Energy Services has created a step-by-step, online program to walk customers through the IRP submission process.

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Lighting is the "low-hanging fruit" of energy efficiency, but technology is changing fast and we are all learning as we go. Read about Tri-State G&T's LED retrofit project that replaced the conventional lights in two conference rooms (above). Others have found that the latest generation of CFLs yield the greatest savings. (Photo by Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association)

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Vol. 28, No. 3,
March 2009

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.

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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.