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August 2023 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- Winter Storm Uri Surcharge Ended
- Winter Storm Uri Progress
- A Time to Celebrate, Say Thanks, and Prepare
- Fitch Affirms KPP Energy's Credit Rating
- Join Us at the KPP 2023 Conference!
- KPP Members Getting the Most Out of Summer
- August Board Meeting Review
- KPP Resources by Fuel Source
- Public Power Week Competition
- Concerns Over Electric Generation Capacity in the Southwest Power Pool Region
- 2023 Events Calendar
July 2023 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- City of Burlington Ensures Future Generation Needs
- Hodges Receives APPA Seven Hats Award
- Winter Storm Uri Progress
- July Board Meeting Review
- Wellington Member Appreciation Meeting
- Minneapolis Member Appreciation Meeting
- Is Your City Computing Sales Tax Correctly on Solar Customers?
- GridExVII
- KPP Resources by Fuel Source
- 2023 Events Calendar
June 2023 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- KPP Energy Hosts Kansas USDA Rural Electric Infrastructure Funding Meeting
- Winter Storm Uri Progress
- In Memory of Larry Paine
- KPP Invites Members to Regional Appreciation Events - July 26 & 27
- GridExVII
- Fiscal Responsibility Act Includes Energy Provisions
- Moran, Marshall Co-Sign Distribution Transformer Letter
- Supreme Court Narrows the Scope of Waters of the U.S.
- Southwest Power Pool Anticipates Sufficient Energy Resources for 2023 Summer Season
- KPP Resources by Fuel Source
- 2023 Events Calendar
May 2023 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- KPP Invites Members to Regional Appreciation Events
- May Board Meeting Review
- KPP Members Awarded at KMU 2023 Conference
- EPS Releases Proposed Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rules Targeting Coal & Gas Turbine Power Plants
- GridEx VII
- Moran, Marshall Introduce SWPA Bill
- Permitting Reform Gathers Steam
- Winter Storm Uri Progress
- KPP Resources by Fuel Source
- 2023 Events Calendar
April 2023 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- KPP Receives Clean 2022 Audit
- April Board Meeting Review
- Kansas City Hosts Successful APPA Lineworker Rodeo
- Winter Storm Uri Progress
- Reliability Initiatives Continue at SPP
- U.S. Renewable Energy Surpassed Coal Generation in 2022
- KPP Energy Generation Testing & Load Reporting Requirements
- Member Spotlight - St. Marys
- KPP Resources by Fuel Source
- SPP 2022 Annual Report Released
- 2023 Events Calendar
March 2023 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- Walnut Energy Center Progress
- KPP Energy Offers Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Member Cities
- APPA Legislative Rally
- KPP Meets with DOE, BEL Officials
- FERC Cold Weather Reliability Standards
- Winter Storm Uri Progress
- March Board Meeting Review
- KCC Public Hearing on Resilience Formula Grant Program
- 2023 Calendar of Events
- KPP Resources by Fuel Source
February 2023 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- New KPP Base Rate, Mild Weather Delivers Savings
- KPP Electric Utility Analysis Reports - How Did Your City Measure Up?
- Winter Storm Uri Progress
- February Board Meeting Review
- EIA's Adjusted Outlook Lowers Natural Gas Prices
- 2023 Calendar of Events
- KPP Resources by Fuel
January 2023 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- Scott Glaves to Serve as 2023 KPP President
- January Board Meeting Review
- Winter Storm Elliott
- City Utility Low-Interest Loan Interest Rate Increase
- Kansas to Hose 2023 Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo
- LIEAP Applications Open
- Winter Storm Uri Progress
- 2023 Calendar of Events
- KPP Resources by Fuel
November 2022 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- 2022 Annual Membership Meeting - December 9th
- KPP Members Gather for Rate Forum
- Winter Storm Uri Progress Chart
- November Board Meeting Review
- KPP Energy Offers Assistance with Distribution Assessments and Capital Improvement Planning
- KPP to Offer GridEx VII in November 2023
- 2022-2023 Calendar of Events
- KPP Resources by Fuel Source
October 2022 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- KPP Energy Rate Forum & Generating Cities Meeting This Friday, Nov. 4th
- KPP Energy, KMU & KMEA Visit Capitol Hill
- October Board Meeting Review
- Hillsboro Crowned KPP Public Power Week Champion
- KPP Members Celebrate Public Power Week
- KPP, KMEA & KMU Joint Task Force Webinar Nov. 15
- Winter Storm Uri Costs
- 2022 Calendar of Events
- KPP Resources by Fuel Mix
September 2022 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- New Look for KPP
- Kingman Transmission Project Energized
- KPP Public Power Week Competition Reset for 2022
- KPP 2022 Conference a Success
- September Board Meeting Update
- KPP Generating Cities Meeting - November 4
- KPP Resources by Fuel Mix
- Winter Storm Uri Costs
- 2022 Calendar of Events
August 2022 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- KPP 2022 Conference Coming Soon
- August Board Meeting Update
- Fitch Ratings Affirms A- Rating
- $12M Line of Credit Extended
- Kansas Infrastructure Opportunities Webinar
- Inflation Reduction Act Signed into Law
- KPP Resources Fuel Mix
- Registration Open for 2022 Kansas Renewable Energy Conference
- Colorado Springs Utilities Joins SPP
- Winter Storm Uri Costs
- 2022 Calendar of Events
June 2022 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- Stan Luke Receives APPA Policymaker Award
- Tim Johnson Achieves Public Power Certification
- KPP Members Asked to Participate in Solar Energy Survey
- KPP EV Programs
- Hansen Completes Term as APPA Chair
- KPP Cyber Seminar
- Evergy Settlement on Winter Storm Uri
- May Resource Mix
- 2022 Calendar of Events
October 2021 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- Colin Hansen Announced as KPP CEO/General Manager
- KPP Now Looking to Install Dual Fuel
- KPP Board Approves New Agreement with Tenaska
- Approval Given for O&M Agreement with Minneapolis
- Sept. 2021 Distribution of Energy Resources
- Highlights of October 21st Board of Directors Meeting
- Public Power Week Observed Throughout KPP Family
January 2021 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- Collins Elected KPP Board President
- Construction Contract Approved for Battery Storage
- AMI Projects Get Further Advancement
- KPP Future Power Supply Plans Proceed - Sort of
- Dec. 2020 Dist. of Energy Resources
- Clear Path Forward on Kingman/Cunningham
- Chesney to Delay Retirement Plans
May-June 2021 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- KPP Bond Rating Outlook Restored to "Stable"
- Mark Chesney Recognized
- June Board Meeting Highlights
- April & May 2021 Distribution of Energy Resources
- KPP Secures Loan from State of Kansas
- Annual Membership Dinner PhotosStrategic Planning Puts Utilities on the Right Track
Aug./Sept. 2020 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- Cyber intrusion featured at Fall Planning Summit
- Board of Director Seats Opening
- Plans Underway for 2020 Annual Report
- KPP Member Services Expands to Grant Writing
- Utilities Prepare to Celebrate Public Power Week
- Rate Forum
- Did You Know?
- July/August 2020 Distribution of Energy Resources
June 2020 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- AMI Financed Approved
- Board Member Larry Paine Recognized
- Lou Thurston Elected to KPP Board
- National Conference Attendance 'Virtually' Enlightening
- Capacity Sale OPPD Approved
- Investigation Ordered of Evergy and 'Activist' Investor
- Moody's Investors Service Affirms A3 Rating
- Market Research Shows 'High Satisfaction'
- Distribution of Energy Resources
October 2019 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- Cost of Service Study & Electric Rate Design
- KPP Bond Ratings Updated
- A New Industrial Customer Prospect For Wellington
- Let Me Talk To The Mayor
- 'Electrification' Explained
- Questions About EV Charging/Did You Know?
- Distribution of Energy Resources
- Annual Membership Meeting
- Observations
June 2019 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- Larry Paine Honored with APPA 'Seven Hats' Award
- Did You Know?
- KPP Board Approves Ongoing Funding for Cyber Analyst
- APPA CEO Kelly to Headline Speakers at Retreat
- Fall Planning Retreat to Focus on Member Services
- Have You Completed the Cybersecurity Scorecard?
- Attention All Members! Power Supply Update Planned for August 6th!
- A Special Visit With Mike Wech of SWPA
August 2018 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- Solar Engineering Services Contract Gets Approval
- KPP Annual Fall Planning Retreat
- General Manager Message
- Lightning Round Gets A New Look
- An Update on KPP Transmission Filling
- Energy Efficiency Rebates
- 7 Ways You Can Lower Your Energy Bills in 2018
- Upcoming Events
- Community Events
June 2018 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- GridLiance Project in Winfield Gets Approval
- Good Practices for Coping with an Active Shooter Situation
- General Manager Message
- KPP Dereg Clears Way for PURPA Filing
- Heads Up! An Info Request for Solar is Coming to Cities
- KPP Line Worker Survey Reveals Difficulties
- Save the Dates! The Fall Planning Retreat is Sept 14 & 15
- Wear Your Own Crummy Hats, Carl Myers!
- Things You Might Like To Know
March 2018 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- Important Membership Meeting Called
- Power Supply Discussion Upcoming on April 19
- Small Transmission Users (like KPP) Get a Victory
- Kansas Represented on "Capital Hill"
- KPP Orientation for New Governing Body Members
- General Manager Message
- Things You Might Like To Know
February 2018 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- A Call for a Membership Meeting
- New Service Territory Measure Passes Committees
- KPP Board Member Larry Paine Recently Hospitalized
- Cost Reduction in Sight Through GRDA Contract
- Steps Taken to Advance Transmission Projects
- General Manager Message
- Things You Might Like To Know
January 2018 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- KPP Board Officers Elected for 2018
- Stan Luke Re-appointed to APPA Council
- Legislative Bill Introduced to Harm Municipal Electric Utilities
- KCC Regulation Over Municipal Energy Agencies?
- An Update on the PURPA Ordinances Adopted
- General Manager Message
- Things You Might Like To Know
September 2017 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- Benefits of Membership a Dominant Theme at Fall Planning Retreat
- TAPS' Twitty and APPA's Schryver Reinforce Familiar Theme
- Members Updated on Power Supply
- Fall Retreat Photos
- General Manager Message
- Members Quizzed About One Another
- Spouse Events at the Retreat
- Pole Testing Drill Training
- You Can Wear My Hat, Krysta Cash
- Things You Might Like to Know
May 2017 Lightning Round
In This Issue:
- Gus Collins, Winfield, Appointed to KPP Board
- Hart, Callaway, Ludwig Recognized by KMU
- Power Supply Meeting Set for August 3rd
- Contract Signing Initiative in Final Stages
- Ging Appointed to SPP Transmission Working Group
- General Manager Message
- Things You Might Like Know
- Save the Dates for KPP's Fall Planning Retreat