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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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 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’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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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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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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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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