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Historic Cottage Grove commits to future with Blue Sky renewable energy |
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Wed, Dec 19, 2007 |
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COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — Surrounded by several picturesque covered bridges, Cottage Grove’s link back to 19th century Oregon
is clear. Now, the city has staked its claim on the 21st century by committing to buy 10 percent of its electricity from renewable
sources through Pacific Power’s Blue Sky program.
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National Frozen Foods takes lead role in renewable energy with Blue Sky commitment |
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Wed, Dec 19, 2007 |
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ALBANY, Ore. — The Albany National Frozen Foods plant and Blue Sky renewable energy go together like peas and carrots. |
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Anchor Inn sets sail for renewable energy with Blue Sky |
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Wed, Dec 19, 2007 |
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LINCOLN CITY, Ore. — The tide was ebbing for the Anchor Inn, but in the last two years, it has experienced a profound renewal,
going from a down-on-its-luck weekly rental motel to a refurbished classic rapidly becoming a lodging destination. Choosing
a renewable energy source, such as Pacific Power’s Blue Sky program, was only natural.
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Continued economic growth fuels request for price increase |
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Mon, Dec 17, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — Rocky Mountain Power continues its work to supply the growing demand of Utah customers for electricity, meet
increasingly high summer peak electricity needs and to build a secure energy future for its customers and Utah’s economy.
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12-7-07 Pacific Power FlashNews Update 4:30 p.m. |
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Fri, Dec 07, 2007 |
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Thousands of lights are coming on in Clatsop County this afternoon. As of 4:30 p.m., power has been restored to all except
about 7,500 Pacific Power customers.
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12-4-07 Pacific Power FlashNews Update 7:30 p.m. |
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Tue, Dec 04, 2007 |
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Progress continues as Pacific Power crews work to restore electricity to hard-hit coastal communities. |
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Pacific Power Storm and Outage Update, 1p.m, Dec. 3, 2007 |
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Mon, Dec 03, 2007 |
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Currently 40,454 customers out, mainly in Clatsop and Lincoln counties. High wind warnings remain in effect in the coastal
areas. Crews from other areas are being brought to the coast to assist. We expect it may be 3-4 days before power is substantially
restored to these areas. In the meantime, customers should remain indoors, avoid any downed lines. Anyone with special needs
should contact local emergency officials.
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UPDATE 9 p.m., Sunday Dec. 2 - Oregon wind storm |
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Sun, Dec 02, 2007 |
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Pacific Power crews are working diligently to restore storm-related outages along the Oregon coast, the mid-Willamette Valley,
Southern Oregon and in other parts of the state. As of Sunday, Dec. 2 at 9:00 p.m., approximately 27,354 customers still are
without power, and crews are working around the clock to get power back on as quickly and safely as possible.
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Precautions necessary during winter storm season |
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Fri, Nov 30, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore – With weather forecasters predicting a major storm and the resulting possibility of weather-related power outages,
Pacific Power is reminding its customers and the public to take precautions.
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MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company Named Power Company of the Year |
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Fri, Nov 30, 2007 |
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DES MOINES, Iowa — Nov. 30, 2007 — Rocky Mountain Power’s parent company, MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company, has been recognized
as the 2007 Platts Global Energy Awards Power Company of the Year.
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Time for a winter weather check up |
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Thu, Nov 29, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. – If snow hasn’t hit where you live, it’s only a matter of time. Throughout the Northwest it’s time to be aware
of special incentives that can help you use energy more efficiently and stay comfortable throughout the winter.
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Remembering electrical safety makes for happier holidays |
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Wed, Nov 21, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. — One of the greatest gifts you can give your family this year will never appear under your tree – it’s the
gift of safety. Pacific Power offers several suggestions to help ensure a safe holiday season.
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Remembering electrical safety makes for happier holidays |
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Wed, Nov 21, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — One of the greatest gifts you can give your family this year will never appear under your tree – it’s the
gift of safety. Rocky Mountain Power offers several suggestions to help ensure a safe holiday season:
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Pacific Power adds a green twinkle to Dayton’s holiday festivities |
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Wed, Nov 21, 2007 |
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DAYTON, Wash. – This year’s Christmas Kickoff will have a greener shimmer thanks to Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy.
Dayton heralds the holiday season the day after Thanksgiving with the fabulous Friday Night Winter Fireworks Display, sponsored
by Pacific Power.
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Pacific Power and Oregon HEAT team up |
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Mon, Nov 05, 2007 |
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TUALATIN, Ore. — Pacific Power and Oregon HEAT are launching their annual statewide program to help some of Oregon’s most
vulnerable residents pay for the electricity they need this winter. Pacific Power customers are urged to look for donation
envelopes included with their November electricity bills.
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Lincoln City Blue Sky challenge generates change |
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Fri, Nov 02, 2007 |
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LINCOLN CITY, Ore. – Lincoln City’s challenge to its citizens to support renewable energy began on Earth Day and ended on
Halloween, but for the environment, it was all treats and no tricks.
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Helping businesses save energy and money make Pacific Power programs ‘exemplary’ |
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Thu, Nov 01, 2007 |
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YAKIMA, Wash. – Pacific Power’s Energy FinAnswer and FinAnswer Express programs have been named exemplary programs by the
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy for helping businesses in Washington save energy and money.
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Stay safe when working on outdoor home and yard projects |
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Thu, Nov 01, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. – Autumn is a great time for homeowners to take care of seasonal cleaning and fix-ups on their homes and yards
prior to the onset of winter weather. But this outdoor work can put people in danger if they’re not paying close attention
to their surroundings.
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Pacific Power Foundation grant supports The Arc of Benton County |
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Thu, Nov 01, 2007 |
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CORVALLIS, Ore. — People with developmental disabilities have a chance to create and express themselves through art, thanks
in part to support from the Pacific Power Foundation. The foundation provided a $3,000 grant to The Arc of Benton County in
support of its art programs: Art Focus, Art Careers and Art for All. Foundation funds will help offset the costs of supplies
such as paint, mat board, brushes and paper, and will fund temporary storage for the paintings.
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Pacific Power Foundation grant puts historic college one step closer to national register |
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Thu, Nov 01, 2007 |
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PHILOMATH, Ore. — The historic College of Philomath is able to complete a historically accurate entryway and is one step closer
to being placed in the National Register of Historic Places, thanks in part to support from the Pacific Power Foundation.
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Pacific Power donates $510,000 for energy bill relief |
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Thu, Nov 01, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. – For thousands of Northwest families, even monthly bills for life’s necessities can pile up too fast, especially
during the cold, dark winter season. Partnering with local agencies throughout its service area, Pacific Power is continuing
a proud history of helping customers needing assistance.
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Stay safe when working on outdoor home and yard projects |
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Thu, Nov 01, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY – Autumn is a great time for homeowners to take care of seasonal cleaning and fix-ups on their homes and yards
prior to the onset of winter weather. But this outdoor work can put people in danger if they’re not paying close attention
to their surroundings.
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Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable program chosen as Green Power Program of Year |
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Mon, Oct 22, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. -- Without committed, knowledgeable customers, renewable energy wouldn’t have any place to go. That's why Pacific
Power is thanking every customer who played a part in winning a major national award today.
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Customers’ electric rates to increase because of utility tax law |
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Mon, Oct 15, 2007 |
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SALEM, Ore. – A 2005 law intended to protect consumers from companies like Enron that avoid paying federal and state income
taxes will result in a rate increase for Pacific Power customers, according to filings made today with Oregon regulators.
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Work on North Umpqua salmon, steelhead habitat improvements to temporarily produce cloudy water |
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Thu, Oct 11, 2007 |
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SODA SPRINGS, Ore. — Salmon, steelhead and trout are closer to additional protection on the North Umpqua River.
First, however, a period of cloudy water flow is likely.
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What is a tailrace, anyway? |
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Thu, Oct 11, 2007 |
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SODA SPRINGS, Ore. -- Ever wonder what a tailrace is? What about a cofferdam? |
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Pacific Power bolsters renewables portfolio with new project |
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Tue, Oct 09, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Pacific Power today announced a new wind project near its recently completed Marengo facility in the hills
near Dayton, Wash. When Marengo II begins commercial operation in June 2008, it will add 39 turbines, generating 70.2 megawatts
of electricity.
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PacifiCorp, plaintiffs agree on refund of Multnomah County tax on electric bills |
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Wed, Oct 03, 2007 |
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Parties to a class-action lawsuit have reached agreement with PacifiCorp, and the utility now will be able to complete the
refund to its Multnomah County customers of over-collections of the county income tax.
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School teachers encouraged to utilize free electrical safety materials |
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Fri, Sep 28, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY – Reading, writing and math all are basics of elementary and middle school educational programs. Rocky Mountain
Power wants to ensure that students also have an opportunity to learn about the life-saving subject of electrical safety and
how to avoid potential dangers.
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Pacific Power’s Blue Sky customers fund renewable energy projects spanning Oregon |
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Thu, Sep 27, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. – From the high desert rimrock of Lake County, to the headquarters of the state’s largest port, to the historic
city at the mouth of the Columbia River, to the endless churning of the Pacific Ocean, Pacific Power is helping fund small
renewable energy projects that will help define Oregon’s energy future.
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Pacific Power crafts greening of Corvallis’ Fall Festival with Blue Sky |
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Fri, Sep 21, 2007 |
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CORVALLIS, Ore. — Now in its 35th year, the annual Fall Festival in Corvallis marks the time when the verdant Willamette Valley
begins turning from green to gold, yellow and crinkly umber. This year, the hue for the fall harvest with its colorful entertainment
and exciting array of food, crafts and art will be undeniably green, renewable energy green that is.
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Albany’s Businesses on Display goes green with Blue Sky |
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Fri, Sep 21, 2007 |
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ALBANY, Ore. – For the second consecutive year, Pacific Power is celebrating Albany’s Businesses on Display by helping keep
the regional trade show clean and green with Blue Sky renewable energy.
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Corvallis printer presses sustainable practices with Blue Sky |
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Fri, Sep 14, 2007 |
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CORVALLIS, Ore. – Core Communications Inc. is at the forefront of the shift to using more sustainable printing methods. |
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Pacific Power Foundation helps Umatilla County turn a page on getting kids ready to read |
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Tue, Sep 11, 2007 |
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PENDLETON, Ore. — Once upon a time, there was a program that helped kids get ready to read. It was a very good program, and
one day, it received a nice grant that helped the kids. They all read happily ever after.
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Albany trees to be trimmed to help keep wires and customers safe |
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Mon, Sep 10, 2007 |
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ALBANY, Ore. – Pacific Power is performing tree maintenance work this month in the Riverview, West High, Santiam, Geary, Hill
Street and Industrial neighborhoods to increase the reliability and safety of electricity delivery.
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School teachers encouraged to utilize free electrical safety materials |
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Sat, Sep 08, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. – Reading, writing and math all are basics of elementary and middle school educational programs. Pacific Power
wants to ensure that students also have an opportunity to learn about the life-saving subject of electrical safety and how
to avoid potential dangers.
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Farmers and ranchers urged to take caution this harvest season |
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Fri, Aug 31, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. — With harvest season fast approaching, Pacific Power encourages safe and cautious behavior while working with
farming equipment or in orchards or fields.
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Cary’s of Oregon hits sweet spot with Blue Sky |
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Mon, Aug 27, 2007 |
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GRANTS PASS, Ore. — For six years, Cary’s of Oregon has soothed many a sweet tooth with its boxes of English-style toffee.
Now, the southern Oregon candy maker is doing its bit to sweeten the development of renewable energy.
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Grants Pass Clinic makes healthy choice for Blue Sky |
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Mon, Aug 27, 2007 |
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GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Since 1949, the Grants Pass Clinic has been caring for the health needs of Josephine County. Now, the
southern Oregon medical clinic is writing a prescription to nurture the development of renewable energy.
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Blue Sky wind energy helps "green" Box Elder County Fair and Rodeo |
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Thu, Aug 16, 2007 |
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TREMONTON, Utah — It’s no surprise that a county named for the area’s plentiful Box Elder trees would want its community events
to take place in harmony with nature. To help keep the Box Elder County Fair and Rodeo environmentally friendly, Rocky Mountain
Power is "greening" the annual event with Blue Sky renewable energy for a second consecutive year.
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Four entities team up on transmission development work |
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Tue, Aug 14, 2007 |
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With the common goal of bringing new transmission to the Rocky Mountain and Desert Southwest regions, Arizona Public Service
Company, PacifiCorp, National Grid and the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority today announced they have entered into an agreement
to work together on preliminary development of new high-voltage transmission lines for the West.
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Weber County Fair "greened" with Blue Sky renewable energy again this year |
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Fri, Aug 10, 2007 |
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OGDEN, Utah — Fairgoers in Weber County may be experiencing a case of deja blue. For the second consecutive year, Rocky Mountain
Power is "greening" the Weber County Fair with Blue Sky renewable energy. The utility is providing 94 megawatt-hours of energy
from the recently developed Judith Gap wind project in Montana to offset the fair’s electricity use. The annual event takes
place Aug. 8-11.
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Stayton Public Library Foundation receives donation from Pacific Power Foundation |
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Wed, Aug 08, 2007 |
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STAYTON, Ore. — The Stayton Public Library Foundation received $5,000 from the Pacific Power Foundation at the recent ribbon
cutting and grand opening ceremony for the Stayton Public Library addition. The funds will be used for shelves, circulation
desks and cabinetry at the library.
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Wallowa Resources receives donation from Pacific Power Foundation |
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Tue, Aug 07, 2007 |
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ENTERPRISE, Ore. — Local youth will increase their knowledge of the northeast Oregon landscape and the relationship of the
community to the natural environment thanks in part to support from the Pacific Power Foundation. The foundation donated $3,500
to the Wallowa Resources Exploration of Nature Program.
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OSU College of Engineering receives donation from Pacific Power Foundation |
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Tue, Aug 07, 2007 |
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CORVALLIS, Ore. - Pacific Power Foundation has donated $10,000 to Oregon State University Foundation to help increase the
number of women and under-represented minority students applying to OSU’s College of Engineering.
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City of Gates receives donation from Pacific Power Foundation |
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Mon, Aug 06, 2007 |
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GATES, Ore. — Children, residents and travelers will be able to use the new gazebo planned in Gates thanks in part to support
from the Pacific Power Foundation. The foundation donated $500 to the project to help build the new gathering place.
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Energy assistance funds get important boost |
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Thu, Jul 26, 2007 |
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SALEM, Ore. — Winter is looking a little warmer for Oregon residents who need help paying their electric bills. On Friday,
Gov. Ted Kulongoski will sign into law Senate Bill 461, which increases funding levels to support low-income bill payment
assistance programs.
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Metallic balloons and streamers pose safety hazards near power lines |
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Mon, Jul 23, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY – Metallic balloons and streamers are popular at parties and parades this time of year. Businesses also use
them to attract customers. They are bright and showy but they can be dangerous as well. Rocky Mountain Power reminds people
that metallic balloons and streamers can be hazardous around power lines and other electrical equipment and to use caution
when handling them.
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Kids Unlimited receives donation from Pacific Power Foundation |
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Mon, Jul 23, 2007 |
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MEDFORD, Ore. — The Pacific Power Foundation has provided a $10,000 grant to support the Kids Unlimited Youth Integration
Services program. The program helps approximately 300 youth in Jackson County with clothing, personal hygiene items, meals
and summer activity fees. Recent expansion and remodeling of the Kids Unlimited facility allows the Youth Integration Services
program to expand and provide more assistance to young people in Jackson County.
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Pacific Power Foundation funds Junior Achievement program at Yreka Union High School |
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Fri, Jul 20, 2007 |
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YREKA, Calif. – The Pacific Power Foundation has granted $1,600 to Junior Achievement of Sacramento, Inc., to support the
Junior Achievement Economics program at Yreka Union High School. This program helps students examine the structure and values
of the U.S. economic system, explore business operations and acquire the knowledge and skills needed to become financially
literate.
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Central Coast Soccer Association receives donation from Pacific Power Foundation |
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Fri, Jul 20, 2007 |
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LINCOLN CITY, Ore. — A joint use, all conditions soccer/football field at Taft High School is a little closer to reality today
thanks in part to the Pacific Power Foundation. The foundation provided a $5,000 donation to the Central Coast Soccer Association
to help fund a synthetic turf field and mark the new surface for use by football and soccer teams.
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Pacific Power paints da Vinci Days with green power |
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Fri, Jul 20, 2007 |
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CORVALLIS, Ore. — Leonardo da Vinci would be proud. This year, Corvallis’ signature celebration of creativity, innovation
and Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci will add green to its palette.
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Utilities file notice of lawsuit over IPP Unit 3 |
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Wed, Jul 18, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — A group of electric utilities seeking to construct a third electric generating unit at the Intermountain
Power Project announced they intend to file a lawsuit against the Intermountain Power Agency and the Los Angeles Department
of Water and Power for improperly obstructing their efforts to develop the third unit.
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Glenrock Wind Energy Project planned for site of reclaimed Wyoming coal mine |
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Mon, Jul 16, 2007 |
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GLENROCK, Wyo. — Pacific Power proposes to use part of a restored surface coal mine as the site for a new 99-megawatt wind
project it plans to build in the coming year.
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Glenrock Wind Energy Project planned for site of reclaimed Wyoming coal mine |
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Mon, Jul 16, 2007 |
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GLENROCK, Wyo. — Rocky Mountain Power proposes to use part of a restored surface coal mine as the site for a new 99-megawatt
wind project it plans to build in the coming year.
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Pacific Power begins to lower Swift Reservoir |
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Thu, Jul 05, 2007 |
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AERIAL, Wash. — Pacific Power has begun to lower the level of its Swift Reservoir on the North Fork of the Lewis River in
southwest Washington. Stream flow into Swift Reservoir is very low as a result of dry conditions and minimal snow pack and
is not expected to improve through the summer. Low inflows, combined with a license requirement to provide stream flow for
the fishery below Merwin Dam and power generation for PacifiCorp’s customers, will lead to lower than normal water levels
later this summer.
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BD Medical commits to Utah's largest Blue Sky purchase |
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Tue, Jul 03, 2007 |
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SANDY, Utah — Rocky Mountain Power announced today that the BD Medical facility has started on its path toward energy independence
from fossil fuels with a bang, by committing to the largest Blue Sky renewable energy purchase in Utah to date. BD Medical,
a segment of global medical technology company BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), captured top honors on the growing list
of Visionary-level Blue Sky customers in Utah by signing up to buy 2,944 100-kilowatt-hour blocks of renewable energy each
month, through Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky program.
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Oregon Convention Center books more Blue Sky power |
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Tue, Jul 03, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Convention Center has increased the amount of renewable power it is purchasing through Pacific
Power’s Blue Sky program.
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Remember summer safety during outdoor activities |
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Fri, Jun 29, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — Summer has arrived; and with warmer weather and longer days children are spending more time outdoors flying
kites, climbing trees, playing ball and heading for playgrounds, open fields and parks.
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Growing Wyoming customer demand for electricity drives request for rate increase |
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Fri, Jun 29, 2007 |
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Rocky Mountain Power filed an application with the Wyoming Public Service Commission June 29, seeking an
increase of $36.1 million in customer rates annually, or an overall increase of 8.4 percent. The request is necessary to recover
the costs of providing a safe, reliable and adequate supply of electricity to the company’s nearly 130,000 Wyoming customers.
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Lincoln City named Oregon Coast's first Green Power Community by Environmental Protection Agency |
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Tue, Jun 26, 2007 |
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LINCOLN CITY, Ore. — Long known for its views of rugged headlands and sandy beaches, Lincoln City will soon be celebrated
for its view of a future powered by renewable energy. The resort town has become the eighth in the nation and the first city
on the Oregon coast to receive Green Power Community recognition by the federal Environmental Protection Agency.
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Kennecott Land illustrates a strong environmental commitment by going 100% renewable with Blue Sky |
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Mon, Jun 25, 2007 |
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SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — In an effort to continue its mission to build sustainable communities, Kennecott Land is helping advance
sustainable wind power provided through Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program. Kennecott Land has become
a 100 percent Blue Sky Visionary Partner because the company understands sustainable practices are important while creating
long-lasting communities that respond to environmental, social and economic needs.
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Rising Sun Farms basks under Blue Sky |
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Mon, Jun 25, 2007 |
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PHOENIX, Ore. — Rising Sun Farms, best known for its line of cheese tortas and organic pesto sauces, began under the influence
of wind in the 1980s and now is helping support new wind and other alternative power developments through Pacific Power’s
Blue Sky program.
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Get hooked on fishing at the ninth annual Merwin Special Kids Day |
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Thu, Jun 21, 2007 |
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WOODLAND, Wash. — What happens when you take more than 100 children from local hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, dozens
of good-hearted volunteers and two ponds teeming with 3,000 fish? One heck of a good time.
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Rocky Mountain Power's Utah customers encouraged to "Lend-a-Hand" |
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Tue, Jun 12, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — Rocky Mountain Power and the American Red Cross are providing a simple, convenient way for Utah electric
customers to assist elderly and disabled low-income households, through the Lend-a-Hand program.
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Farmers and ranchers urged to take caution around electricity |
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Tue, Jun 12, 2007 |
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Electricity enables hundreds of jobs to be done every day in the business of farming and ranching. It lights and powers homes
and shops, runs dairy equipment, pumps irrigation water; and helps move, condition and store crops. However, electricity also
can be dangerous if proper safety precautions aren’t taken. With farm activity ramping up during the summer months, Pacific
Power encourages safe and cautious behavior while working with equipment in farms, ranches, orchards or fields.
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Morrison Bridge rallies for Beaver Baseball |
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Mon, Jun 11, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. – As the Oregon State University baseball team today battles Michigan in the NCAA Super Regionals in Corvallis,
Pacific Power and Multnomah County have rallied their collective state pride and are turning the Morrison Bridge orange. The
energy-efficient lights on the sides of the bridge are being turned OSU orange, beginning tonight, supporting the Beavers
as they round their way toward the College World Series.
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Guided tour of wind farm offered July 21-22 |
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Mon, Jun 11, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Adventurers and renewable energy enthusiasts looking for a unique opportunity are encouraged to take advantage
of Pacific Power’s third annual Wind and Unwind Tour, July 21-22. This weekend-long guided tour of Pacific Power’s new Leaning
Juniper wind farm near Arlington, Ore., will be hosted in conjunction with 3 Phases Climate Solutions.
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Rocky Mountain Power files for rate increase in Idaho |
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Fri, Jun 08, 2007 |
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BOISE, Idaho – Rocky Mountain Power today filed with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission for a rate increase of $18.5 million,
or 10.3 percent overall, to be effective Jan. 1, 2008. The proposed rate increase is designed to cover the dramatically increasing
cost of serving industrial, residential and irrigation customers.
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Ashton reservoir level increased to previous operating elevation |
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Thu, Jun 07, 2007 |
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ASHTON, Idaho — The operating elevation of Ashton reservoir in southeast Idaho has been raised to an elevation of 5,153.6
feet above sea level, after authorization by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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Underground expansion extends life of Bridger Mine |
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Thu, Jun 07, 2007 |
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ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — The Bridger Coal Company’s Jim Bridger Mine near Rock Springs, Wyo., began full-scale underground mining
operations in March, using state-of-the-art longwall mining technology that will help extend the life of the mine by approximately
20 years.
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Groovefest gets its green on |
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Mon, Jun 04, 2007 |
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CEDAR CITY, Utah — The 2007 Groovefest American Music Festival is going green this year, thanks to 12-megawatt-hours of clean,
sustainable wind power provided through Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program. Blue Sky energy generated
at the Pleasant Valley wind farm near Evanston, Wyoming will offset the environmental impact from electricity used to power
the festival stages and venues.
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PacifiCorp extends exchange offer for first mortgage bonds |
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Fri, Jun 01, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. — PacifiCorp announced today that it has extended its offer to exchange up to $350,000,000 in aggregate principal
amount of new registered 6.10 percent First Mortgage Bonds due Aug. 1, 2036, for up to $350,000,000 in aggregate principal
amount of its currently outstanding 6.10 percent First Mortgage Bonds due Aug. 1, 2036. The offer has been extended to 5 p.m.
New York City time, June 6, 2007.
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Rocky Mountain Power to construct transmission lines through West |
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Wed, May 30, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY—Rocky Mountain Power today announced plans to build more than 1,200 miles of new 500-kilovolt transmission
lines originating in Wyoming and connecting into Utah, Idaho, Oregon and the desert southwest. The two lines are set for completion
in year 2014.
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PacifiCorp to construct transmission lines through West, bringing more capacity to meet growth needs |
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Wed, May 30, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore.—PacifiCorp today announced plans to build more than 1,200 miles of new 500-kilovolt transmission lines originating
in Wyoming and connecting into Utah, Idaho, Oregon and the desert southwest. The two lines are set for completion in year
2014. The $4 billion-plus investment plan includes existing projects in the company’s 10-year business plan and additional
investments to address customers’ increasing electric energy use. In addition to improving system reliability, these projects
are also aimed at delivering wind and other renewable generation resources to more customers throughout PacifiCorp’s six-state
service area and the western region.
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Rocky Mountain Power to automate Wasatch Front meter reading |
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Thu, May 24, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – May 24, 2007 – The need for Rocky Mountain Power to regularly enter some customers’ property to read
electric meters is coming to an end.
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Utilities vow to seek restoration of customers’ federal power benefits |
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Mon, May 21, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. – The Pacific Northwest’s seven shareholder-owned electric utilities, together serving 60 percent of the region’s
population, said they will fight to restore their customers’ federal power benefits after being notified earlier today by
the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) that a recent federal court ruling is forcing suspension of those benefits.
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May is National Electric Safety Month |
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Mon, May 21, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. — May is National Electrical Safety Month, and Pacific Power reminds its customers and the public of the importance
of safety around electricity and electrical equipment. It could mean the difference between life and death.
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May is National Electric Safety Month |
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Tue, May 15, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — May is National Electrical Safety Month, and Rocky Mountain Power reminds its customers and the public of
the importance of safety around electricity and electrical equipment. It could mean the difference between life and death.
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Contractors urged to take caution around electricity |
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Tue, May 08, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Pacific Power is committed to preventing serious injuries and fatalities that can result from accidental
contact with electrical facilities. Contractors, by the very nature of their work, are a key audience for the utility’s safety
messages.
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Wyoming helicopter line inspections to help ensure safety and reliability |
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Fri, May 04, 2007 |
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CASPER, Wyo. — Rocky Mountain Power will be conducting routine power line inspections by helicopter, in central and northern
Wyoming. Line inspections are expected to begin Monday, May 7 and continue through Wednesday, May 9, weather permitting. Inspections
will take place in Wyoming over Casper, Glenrock, Buffalo, Sheridan, Thermopolis, Worland, Cody, Riverton and Gillette; and
over Billings, Montana.
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Energy efficiency programs approved by Utah regulators |
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Fri, May 04, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Public Service Commission has approved modifications to Rocky Mountain Power energy-efficiency programs
designed to help customers save energy and money and reduce peak demand on the electric system.
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Rocky Mountain Power urges contractors to take caution around electricity |
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Thu, May 03, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY—Rocky Mountain Power is committed to preventing serious injuries and fatalities that can result from accidental
contact with electrical facilities. Contractors, by the very nature of their work, are a key audience for the utility’s safety
messages.
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National tree organization commends Pacific Power’s vegetation management practices for sixth year |
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Thu, May 03, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. – The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Pacific Power a Tree Line USA Utility for the sixth consecutive
year, in recognition of the electric utility’s commitment to quality care for trees, annual worker training, tree planting
and public education. The company clears trees and vegetation from power lines to ensure a safe and reliable power supply,
and employs recognized best practices for vegetation management.
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National tree organization commends Rocky Mountain Power's vegetation management |
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Wed, Apr 18, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY – The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated PacifiCorp, which operates as Rocky Mountain Power in Utah,
Wyoming and Idaho, a Tree Line USA Utility for the sixth consecutive year.
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Lincoln City kicks off community challenge aimed at sustainability, environmental respect |
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Wed, Apr 18, 2007 |
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LINCOLN CITY, Ore. — The mayor of Lincoln City is serious about sustainability, and she’s ready to challenge her constituents
— the citizens of this scenic coastal town — to join her in her goal of having Lincoln City become the first Environmental
Protection Agency Green Power Community on the Oregon Coast. The EPA bestows the distinction on communities that meet a minimum
of 2 percent to 6 percent of its electricity usage with green power purchases.
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Bornstein’s Seafood and Port of Astoria improve energy efficiency, receive funding through incentive |
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Tue, Apr 17, 2007 |
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A local business for 71 years, Bornstein’s Seafood recently expanded, building a 45,000-square foot refrigeration and storage
facility in cooperation with the Port of Astoria. The project was made possible, in part, by installed energy efficiency measures
and incentive funding. Through the Energy Trust of Oregon and Pacific Power, Bornstein’s and the Port of Astoria were able
to install efficiency measures that will save them 633,985 kilowatt-hours of energy each year.
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PacifiCorp ranks #2 in nation for green power customers; #4 in renewable energy sales |
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Wed, Apr 04, 2007 |
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PacifiCorp customers once again received high national rankings for their participation in the company’s voluntary Blue Sky
renewable energy program, surpassing customers of utilities throughout the country.
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Keep aware of power lines while working and playing outdoors |
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Fri, Mar 23, 2007 |
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With the weather warming up, adults and children are emerging from their winter slumber and spending more time outdoors working,
playing and taking care of outdoor projects. The shift to sunshine and springtime also provides Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain
Power an opportunity to remind customers and the public to keep aware of electrical equipment – particularly overhead and
underground power lines – and to stay a safe distance away in the course of springtime activities.
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Pacific Power parent company proposes three-phase approach to addressing global climate change |
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Tue, Mar 20, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. – MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David Sokol, in testimony before
the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality today, outlined the company’s
position on global climate change.
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Morrison Bridge rallies for March Madness: UO basketball team gets colorful boost from Pacific Power |
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Mon, Mar 19, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. – With the University of Oregon men’s basketball team having won its first two games in the NCAA college tournament,
Pacific Power and Multnomah County have rallied their collective state pride and put it on display on the newly lit Morrison
Bridge. The recently installed energy efficient lights on the sides of the bridge are going yellow and green while the Ducks
play their way through the tournament.
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First Unitarian blends Blue Sky into its green operations |
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Thu, Mar 15, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. — First Unitarian Church of Portland sees renewable power as part of its ethic in making our planet a better
place. Located at 1011 SW 12th Ave. in Portland, the church is buying 60 blocks of Blue Sky renewable energy from Pacific
Power.
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Port of Portland partners with Pacific Power to increase use of renewable energy |
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Wed, Mar 14, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. – With a recent increase in participation, the Port of Portland is one of the largest purchasers in Pacific
Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program. The Port recently increased its commitment by 67 percent and now purchases 5,128
blocks of Blue Sky renewable energy each month.
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City Council of Lincoln City encourages local businesses to lead the way toward sustainability |
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Mon, Mar 12, 2007 |
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LINCOLN CITY, Ore. — Lincoln City has always been a special place known for its beautiful scenery and ocean beaches, its friendly
people and great shopping. Now, Lincoln City is aiming for another distinction: becoming the first Environmental Protection
Agency-certified Green Power Community on the Oregon Coast.
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Pacific Power wins Oregon Governor’s workplace safety award |
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Mon, Mar 12, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Pacific Power has taken its commitment to safety to a whole new level with a focus that includes its corporate
offices. On Wednesday, that effort will be recognized when the company receives the 2007 Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety
& Health Conference Safety Committee Award at a luncheon and ceremony during the Governor’s annual OSHA conference at the
Oregon Convention Center.
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PacifiCorp disputes California Energy Commission’s Klamath model and report |
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Mon, Mar 12, 2007 |
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – An independent review and assessment of a California Energy Commission report issued Dec. 1, 2006, identifies
several flaws in the agency’s study and conclusions about the long-term customer costs of removing PacifiCorp’s Klamath River
dams compared with the costs of relicensing the project and building fishways.
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Planned power outage to affect Cannon Beach overnight March 13-14 |
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Wed, Mar 07, 2007 |
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CANNON BEACH, Ore. – On Tuesday evening, March 13, Pacific Power plans to interrupt electric service to most of downtown Cannon
Beach as part of a major service reliability improvement project. The planned outage is scheduled from 9 p.m. Tuesday to 8
a.m. Wednesday, March 14.
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Planned power outage to affect downtown Cannon Beach overnight March 13-14 |
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Tue, Mar 06, 2007 |
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CANNON BEACH, Ore. – On Tuesday evening, March 13, Pacific Power plans to interrupt electric service to most of downtown Cannon
Beach as part of a major service reliability improvement project. The planned outage is scheduled from 9 p.m. Tuesday to 8
a.m. Wednesday, March 14.
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Terra Firma Home makes Blue Sky part of its décor |
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Tue, Mar 06, 2007 |
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MEDFORD, Ore. — Terra Firma Home fancies itself as a home furnishing store with a conscience, which includes buying Blue Sky
renewable energy from Pacific Power.
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Pacific Power thanks customers for supporting Project HELP in Yreka |
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Fri, Mar 02, 2007 |
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YREKA, Calif. – Pacific Power wishes to thank its California customers who have generously contributed to The Salvation Army’s
annual Project HELP partnership to help seniors, disabled individuals and low-income families obtain the energy they need
during the winter months. Donations from Pacific Power and its customers are used to help pay energy bills when all other
resources and assistance have been exhausted.
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Pacific Power thanks customers for support of Project HELP in Yakima |
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Fri, Mar 02, 2007 |
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YAKIMA, Wash. – Pacific Power wishes to thank its Washington customers who have generously contributed to The Salvation Army
and the Northwest Community Action Center’s annual Project HELP partnership to help seniors, disabled individuals and low-income
families obtain the energy they need during the winter months. Donations from Pacific Power and its customers are used to
help pay energy bills when all other resources and assistance have been exhausted.
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Pacific Power thanks customers for supporting Oregon HEAT |
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Fri, Mar 02, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. – Pacific Power wishes to thank its Oregon customers who have generously contributed to Oregon HEAT’s annual
partnership to help seniors, disabled individuals and low-income families obtain the energy they need during the winter months.
Donations from Pacific Power and its customers are used to help pay energy bills when all other resources and assistance have
been exhausted.
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Pacific Power thanks customers for supporting Project HELP in Walla Walla |
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Fri, Mar 02, 2007 |
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WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Pacific Power wishes to thank its Washington customers who have generously contributed to The Salvation
Army’s annual Project HELP partnership to help seniors, disabled individuals and low-income families obtain the energy they
need during the winter months. Donations from Pacific Power and its customers are used to help pay energy bills when all other
resources and assistance have been exhausted.
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Rocky Mountain Power seeks applicants to receive funds for renewable energy projects |
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Thu, Mar 01, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY – Do you have a bright idea for making the region a little greener? Could you use a little green to make your
project a reality? Rocky Mountain Power is offering help to get new renewable energy projects off the ground in Utah, Wyoming
and southeastern Idaho through its Blue Sky funding award program.
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Pacific Power seeks applicants to receive funds for renewable energy projects |
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Thu, Mar 01, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. – Do you have a bright idea for making the Northwest a little greener? Could you use a little green to make
your project a reality? Pacific Power is offering help to get new renewable energy projects off the ground in Oregon, Washington
and northern California through its Blue Sky funding award program.
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Club Northwest takes the lead to support renewables |
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Wed, Feb 28, 2007 |
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GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Club Northwest has raced to the lead, becoming Grants Pass’ first visionary level business partner in
Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program. Visionary is the highest level of participation in the program.
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Wind project construction underway |
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Tue, Feb 27, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. -- Towers, turbines and blades began arriving last week at the Port of Vancouver for the 140.5-megawatt Marengo
wind project under construction near Dayton, Wash. The equipment will be trucked to the Dayton site beginning this week.
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Stay safe by keeping outside of electrical substations |
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Mon, Feb 26, 2007 |
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Most people realize the potential danger of power lines and other electrical equipment and wouldn’t knowingly get too close;
but occasionally there are those who cross locked gates, fences or walls and gain access to Pacific Power or Rocky Mountain
Power substations. Substations and switchyards serve an essential purpose in delivering electricity to homes and businesses,
but pose a serious safety risk to unauthorized trespassers.
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Utility critical of litigation tactics |
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Wed, Feb 21, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — PacifiCorp Energy announced today that the Sierra Club and Wyoming Outdoor Council filed suit against the
company alleging opacity violations from 2001 to 2006 at PacifiCorp’s Jim Bridger power plant near Rock Springs, Wyoming.
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Medical Eye Center looks into green energy |
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Tue, Feb 20, 2007 |
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MEDFORD, Ore. — Clients of Medical Eye Center might be seeing through green-tinted lenses these days now that the center is
purchasing renewable energy from Pacific Power’s Blue Sky program.
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Ticor Title goes green with Blue Sky |
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Tue, Feb 20, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Visitors to Ticor Title Insurance in Portland’s Hollywood District will see a newly remodeled office with
an emphasis on energy efficiency and recycling. What may not be as obvious is the renewable energy they are now purchasing
for the office from Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program.
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PacifiCorp Lewis River reservation line opens March 1 |
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Mon, Feb 19, 2007 |
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ARIEL, Wash. — Beginning Thursday, March 1, campground reservations at PacifiCorp’s Cresap Bay and Cougar Camp parks along
the Lewis River in southwest Washington can be requested by calling the company’s Recreation Line at 503-813-6666. The line
is open weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Other PacifiCorp-owned parks with campgrounds will continue to be available on
a first-come, first-served basis.
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Utah high school seniors tapped for distinguished scholarship program |
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Thu, Feb 15, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY – Feb. 15, 2007 – Fifty Utah high school seniors are recipients of distinguished Horatio Alger Association
scholarships and will receive $2,500 toward their higher education, thanks to the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation.
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Wyoming students encouraged to apply for college scholarship program |
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Tue, Feb 13, 2007 |
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CASPER, Wyo. – Feb. 13, 2007 – Wyoming high school seniors have the chance to be awarded a $2,500 college scholarship, thanks
to the Horatio Alger Association and Rocky Mountain Power Foundation.
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Freres Lumber powering up biomass facility |
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Mon, Feb 12, 2007 |
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LYONS, Ore. — Pacific Power today announced a power purchase agreement has been signed with Evergreen BioPower for a new,
10-megawatt biomass generation facility located at Freres Lumber in Lyons, Ore. It will begin providing reliable renewable
energy to the utility’s customers during the fourth quarter of 2007.
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Pacific Power wins workplace safety award |
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Fri, Feb 09, 2007 |
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OLYMPIA, Wash. — Pacific Power this week received the Better Workplace Award from the Association of Washington Business at
the group’s annual reception in Olympia. The annual award recognizes Washington companies that take extra steps to promote
safety and empower employees to take their work-site and personal safety into their own hands. The recognition also serves
as a way to encourage other companies to identify and develop programs with equally good results.
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Rocky Mountain Power thanks customers for supporting Energy Share of Wyoming |
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Thu, Feb 08, 2007 |
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CASPER, Wyo. – Rocky Mountain Power wishes to thank its Wyoming customers who have generously contributed to Energy Share
of Wyoming. Donations from Rocky Mountain Power and its customers, as well as from other participating businesses and residents,
are used to help pay energy bills when all other resources and assistance have been exhausted. Special consideration is given
to senior citizens and the disabled.
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American Red Cross and Rocky Mountain Power thank Utah customers for helping “Lend-a-Hand” |
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Thu, Feb 08, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — The American Red Cross and Rocky Mountain Power wish to thank customers of the electric utility for their
generous support of Utah residents in need through the Lend-a-Hand energy assistance program. Donations from Rocky Mountain
Power and its customers are used to help qualifying elderly and disabled low-income households meet their energy needs, primarily
during the cold winter months.
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Rocky Mountain Power and SEICAA thank Idaho customers for helping "Lend-a-Hand" |
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Thu, Feb 08, 2007 |
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SHELLEY, Idaho – Rocky Mountain Power and the SouthEastern Idaho Community Action Agency (SEICAA) wish to thank customers
of the electric utility for their generous support of Idaho residents in need through the Lend-a-Hand energy assistance program.
Donations from Rocky Mountain Power and its customers are used to help qualifying seniors, disabled individuals and low-income
families meet their energy needs, primarily during the cold winter months.
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Rocky Mountain Power and EICAP thank Idaho customers for helping "Lend-a-Hand" |
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Thu, Feb 08, 2007 |
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Rocky Mountain Power and the Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP) wish to thank customers
of the electric utility for their generous support of Idaho residents in need through the Lend-a-Hand energy assistance program.
Donations from Rocky Mountain Power and its customers are used to help qualifying seniors, disabled individuals and low-income
families meet their energy needs, primarily during the cold winter months.
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PacifiCorp continues with Klamath licensing process, settlement discussions |
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Wed, Feb 07, 2007 |
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – PacifiCorp said today that it is prepared to meet and implement the federal agency prescriptions necessary
to relicense its Klamath River Hydroelectric Project as part of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission licensing process,
while still pursuing an overall solution via settlement discussions.
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Blue Sky customers help advance Utah renewable energy projects |
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Tue, Feb 06, 2007 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — Rocky Mountain Power customers who participate in the company’s voluntary Blue Sky renewable energy program
are helping advance community-based solar and wind power projects being developed by Park City, the city of Moab, Westminster
College, Entheos Academy and Tracy Aviary. The projects will be completed over a period of several years and will demonstrate
the value and practicality of renewable energy while providing benefits to communities and the region.
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Rose City receives light-filled, energy-efficient valentine |
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Tue, Feb 06, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. – The Rose City is receiving a special valentine this year: an environmentally conscious addition of colorful,
energy-efficient architectural lights spanning the Morrison Bridge. Pacific Power sponsored the project, but partnered with
the Willamette Light Brigade, Multnomah County and the city of Portland to install and operate the new lighting system, which
will be officially lit on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.
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Area youth arts programs receive support from Pacific Power Foundation |
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Wed, Jan 31, 2007 |
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PENDLETON, Ore. — Young people in eastern Oregon will have valuable exposure to the arts thanks in part to support from the
Pacific Power Foundation. The Foundation provided a $3,500 donation to the Pendleton Center for the Arts for its “Art Rocks
Teens” program and a $1,500 donation to the Oregon East Symphony for its summer music camp for student musicians.
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New agricultural museum receives donation from Pacific Power Foundation |
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Wed, Jan 31, 2007 |
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POMEROY, Wash. — Sharing the rich agricultural heritage of southeastern Washington with local people and visitors from across
the nation is closer to becoming a reality thanks in part to support from the Pacific Power Foundation. The Foundation provided
a $3,000 donation to the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum Committee to construct and develop a museum facility dedicated
to preserving and displaying artifacts, craftsmanship and the lifestyle built around the area’s agricultural history.
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Avoid indoor electrical accidents by following safety warnings |
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Mon, Jan 29, 2007 |
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Electricity plays an important role in most people’s lives. It lights homes, runs businesses and makes many daily tasks a
whole lot easier. But it also can be dangerous – especially to young children. Some people don’t realize there is enough power
at every electrical outlet to cause serious injury, or even death, if proper electrical safety precautions aren’t taken.
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Lander Children's Museum awarded funding for new exhibit |
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Fri, Jan 26, 2007 |
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LANDER, Wyo. — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded $4,500 to the Lander Children’s Museum for its new Culture
Kids exhibit.
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Fort Walla Walla Museum receives donation from Pacific Power Foundation |
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Wed, Jan 24, 2007 |
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WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Regional history will become more accessible to kindergarten through 12th grade students thanks in part
to support from the Pacific Power Foundation. The Foundation provided a $5,000 donation to the Fort Walla Walla Museum to
fund its school tour education program.
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Community college’s new facility receives boost from Pacific Power Foundation |
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Tue, Jan 23, 2007 |
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WALLA WALLA, Wash. — A new, innovative health sciences and performing arts facility on the Walla Walla Community College campus
is well on the path toward construction thanks in part to a $10,000 donation from the Pacific Power Foundation.
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Pacific Power's Blue Sky customers helping advance renewable energy projects in central Oregon |
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Tue, Jan 23, 2007 |
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BEND, Ore. – Pacific Power’s customers who participate in the company’s voluntary Blue Sky renewable energy program are helping
to advance two new renewable energy projects in Bend and Redmond. The projects, chosen among dozens of applicants, feature
the installation of solar panels that will both generate electricity and educate others about the importance of renewable
resources.
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Rocky Mountain Power "greens" 2007 Sundance Film Festival |
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Thu, Jan 18, 2007 |
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PARK CITY, Utah — The 2007 Sundance Film Festival’s energy use will be pollution-free thanks to 185 megawatt-hours of clean,
sustainable wind power provided through Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program. Blue Sky energy generated
at the Pleasant Valley wind farm near Evanston, Wyoming will offset the environmental impact from electricity used to power
all 28 of the theaters and venues, where film festival events will take place from Jan. 18 to Jan. 26.
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PacifiCorp statement regarding report of transmission compliance violation to the FERC |
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Thu, Jan 18, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. – PacifiCorp said today that it self-reported to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission instances where it
had violated rules for the way it operated its transmission system in conducting regular wholesale power transactions with
other utilities.
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Pat Egan named Pacific Power vice president |
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Wed, Jan 10, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. – Pacific Power announced today that Pat Egan will join the company as vice president, customer and community
affairs, effective Jan. 18, 2007.
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PacifiCorp Foundation names new executive director |
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Mon, Jan 08, 2007 |
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PORTLAND, Ore. — The PacifiCorp Foundation has announced that Lilisa Hall has been appointed executive director of the charitable
arm of PacifiCorp, which serves electric customers in Oregon, Washington and California as Pacific Power and in Utah, Wyoming
and Idaho as Rocky Mountain Power.
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