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Blue Sky program provides renewable energy certificates for 2009 Moab Folk Festival |
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Fri, Nov 06, 2009 |
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MOAB, Utah – Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program is offsetting the environmental impact of electricity
use at the 2009 Moab Folk Festival through the purchase of renewable energy certificates. Offsets provided by Blue Sky enable
the Festival to avoid the emission of four tons of carbon dioxide into the air. That’s the equivalent of planting more than
360 trees, or not driving a car 8,848 miles.
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Farmers and ranchers urged to take caution around electrical equipment |
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Fri, Oct 16, 2009 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — With the fall season underway, Rocky Mountain Power reminds farmers and ranchers to avoid potential electrical
hazards while working in fields or orchards, or with farming equipment.
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Business Solutions Toolkit helps customers save money |
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Wed, Oct 14, 2009 |
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Company schedules web seminar to help commercial customers use electricity more efficiently
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 14, 2009 — To help businesses better manage difficult economic times, Rocky Mountain Power has
launched its Business Solutions Toolkit. The toolkit is a package of free, online resources that provide customers advice
and information for managing their energy use and costs.
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Rocky Mountain Power Foundation awards $87,950 to Salt Lake City organizations |
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Tue, Oct 13, 2009 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded more than $87,950 to 21 Salt Lake City organizations focused
on providing services to the community. The grants raise the total to more than $747,375 awarded by the foundation to organizations
in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho since January 2009.
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Two new PacifiCorp wind projects in service in Wyoming |
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Tue, Oct 06, 2009 |
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LARAMIE, Wyo. – PacifiCorp’s High Plains and McFadden Ridge I wind projects in Albany County and Carbon County, Wyo. are now
in service. The new resources will add 99 and 28.5 megawatts, respectively, of new cost-effective generating capability to
PacifiCorp’s growing mix of diverse generating resources.
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Increased cost to serve Wyo. customers' growing electricity needs prompts request for price increase |
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Fri, Oct 02, 2009 |
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Rocky Mountain Power is in the midst of an extensive construction program designed to respond to growing
demand for electricity in Wyoming and across its system, meet the needs of the state’s expanding industrial customers and
build a secure energy future for Wyoming’s economy that is environmentally sound.
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Business Solutions Toolkit helps customers save money |
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Mon, Sep 28, 2009 |
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CASPER, Wyo., Sept. 22, 2009 — To help businesses better manage difficult economic times, Rocky Mountain Power has launched
its Business Solutions Toolkit. The toolkit is a package of free, online resources that provide customers advice and information
for managing their energy use and costs.
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Helicopter line inspections to help ensure safety and reliability |
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Mon, Sep 28, 2009 |
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CASPER, Wyo. — Rocky Mountain Power will conduct routine power line inspections by helicopter in central and northern Wyoming,
and into southern Montana. The inspections will take place between Sept. 29 and Oct. 1, weather permitting.
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Caputo's Market and Deli increases its sustainability with Blue Sky |
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Wed, Sep 16, 2009 |
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — While Tony Caputo’s Market and Deli enjoys national recognition as one of the nation’s top specialty
stores, its owners are equally proud of their participation in Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky program.
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ViaWest enhances its hosting operations with Blue Sky renewable energy |
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Tue, Sep 01, 2009 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — ViaWest, a leading provider of adaptable co-location and managed hosting solutions, demonstrates its support
for renewable power by participating in Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky program.
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PacifiCorp adds more wind generation to portfolio |
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Mon, Aug 31, 2009 |
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GLENROCK, Wyo., Aug. 31, 2009 — PacifiCorp announced today a power purchase agreement to acquire the full output of a 200-megawatt
wind-powered electric generating project to be built north of Glenrock.
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Cliffrose Lodge supports a sustainable Springdale with Blue Sky |
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Wed, Aug 12, 2009 |
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SPRINGDALE, Utah — When your hospitality business is next door to paradise, keeping the neighborhood pristine is in everyone’s
interest. The Cliffrose Lodge, located near the entrance to Zion National Park, is contributing to a cleaner environment by
operating a more sustainable business that includes purchasing Blue Sky renewable energy from Rocky Mountain Power.
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Bikram Yoga Sandy seeks greater environmental harmony with Blue Sky |
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Wed, Aug 12, 2009 |
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SANDY, Utah — Bikram Yoga Sandy recently increased its participation in Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky program so that the
studio now offsets 100 percent of its power use with renewable energy purchases.
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Soda hydroelectric dam begins maintenance project |
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Tue, Aug 04, 2009 |
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SODA SPRINGS, Idaho, Aug. 4, 2009—Routine maintenance on the Soda hydroelectric project requires that Rocky Mountain Power
draw down the reservoir, which began yesterday.
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Construction underway on McFadden Ridge I wind project |
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Thu, Jul 30, 2009 |
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LARAMIE, Wyo. – Construction of Rocky Mountain Power’s McFadden Ridge I wind project is underway in Albany County, Wyo., near
the towns of McFadden and Rock River. The project consists of 19 General Electric wind turbines, capable of generating a combined
28.5 megawatts of electricity. It is scheduled for completion by late 2009.
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Stay safe during outdoor activities by avoiding power lines and other electrical equipment |
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Tue, Jul 28, 2009 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — Rocky Mountain Power encourages parents to remind their children of all ages about staying safe around power
lines and other electrical equipment, during outdoor activities this summer and throughout the year.
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Commercial Lighting Supply makes Blue Sky part of its green strategy |
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Wed, Jul 22, 2009 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — Commercial Lighting Supply receives recognition every year for its work helping companies become more energy
efficient. But the lighting supply company offsets its own energy use by buying Blue Sky renewable power.
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Ashton reservoir lowered further as a precaution |
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Fri, Jul 17, 2009 |
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ASHTON, Idaho — Geotechnical studies conducted this week at Ashton Dam are the latest step in several years of study to develop
a plan for maintenance and repair work on the dam. The most recent work included sonic drilling into the dam at selected locations
to determine conditions inside the dam itself. Based on results this week, utility officials and technical consultants agreed
that further lowering of the reservoir was a prudent additional safety precaution. The current reduction in reservoir levels
began on July 15.
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Alternative Routes Explored for Gateway West Transmission Line Project |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2009 |
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In response to requests from local government officials and the public, Rocky Mountain Power and Idaho Power are continuing
discussions with counties, landowners, and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to identify potential alternative routes for
the Gateway West transmission project in Wyoming and Idaho.
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PacifiCorp enters settlement with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service |
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Fri, Jul 10, 2009 |
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CASPER, Wyo., July 10, 2009 — The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and electric utility company, PacifiCorp, announced an agreement
today in which the utility will accept responsibility for 34 misdemeanor counts of violating the federal Migratory Bird Treaty
Act. The violations stem from accidental electrocutions of protected birds that occurred in proximity to the utility’s power
lines in rural areas of Wyoming.
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Ashton reservoir to be lowered another three feet |
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Fri, Jul 03, 2009 |
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ASHTON, Idaho — In response to recommendations from company engineers and special consultants, Ashton reservoir will be lowered
an additional three feet beginning Monday, July 6. The further reduction in water levels is necessary to allow geotechnical
exploration work on the Ashton dam to continue safely.
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Court order allows transmission construction in Willard to move forward |
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Thu, Jul 02, 2009 |
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WILLARD, Utah — A temporary restraining order has been issued by the First District Court, allowing Rocky Mountain Power to
immediately commence necessary construction activities in Willard associated with the company’s Populus-to-Terminal transmission
project.
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Three Utah County cities announce combined Blue Sky community challenge to increase sustainability |
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Wed, Jul 01, 2009 |
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UTAH COUNTY – Three Utah County cities – Alpine, American Fork and Lindon – are joining together to help educate residents
and businesses in their communities about the benefits of renewable energy, and to encourage sustainable energy use through
participation in Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky program.
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Illegal action by Willard City prompts lawsuit by Rocky Mountain Power |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2009 |
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Contractors, farmers and ranchers urged to take caution around electricity |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2009 |
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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, farmers and ranchers, by the very nature of their work, are key audiences
for the utility’s safety messages.
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VA Medical Center Hospital boosts its renewable energy purchase |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2009 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — One of the region’s largest health services provider also is one of the largest supporters of Blue Sky renewable
energy. The VA Medical Center Hospital in Salt Lake City recently increased its purchase of renewable energy from Rocky Mountain
Power to 1,984 blocks per month.
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Utility Launches Refrigerator Recycling Program |
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Wed, May 13, 2009 |
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CASPER, Wyo., May 13, 2009 — Tom Forslund’s fridge is 30 years old, takes up space in his garage and wastes tons of extra
energy. Due to its inefficiency, Forslund decided to have Rocky Mountain Power remove the old energy hog at no cost to him.
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May is National Electrical Safety Month |
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Mon, May 11, 2009 |
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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 safe behavior around electricity and electrical equipment at all times. It could mean the difference between
life and death.
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Keep aware of power lines while working and playing outdoors |
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Mon, Apr 27, 2009 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — As the weather begins to warm up, people will be spending more time outdoors working, playing and taking
care of projects in their yards. With the shift to sunshine and springtime, Rocky Mountain Power reminds everyone to stay
safe by remaining alert and being aware of electrical equipment – particularly overhead and underground power lines – during
the course of outdoor activities.
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Reports show utility's leadership in renewable electricity |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2009 |
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Four recent national reports show Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power are industry leaders among utility companies in providing
customers with electricity from renewable sources and providing programs that give their customers the ability to directly
support renewable electricity resources and increased energy efficiency.
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Rockville shows environmental leadership with Blue Sky |
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Thu, Apr 02, 2009 |
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ROCKVILLE, Utah — The Bunk House at Zion Bed & Breakfast and the town of Rockville municipal government both are showing environmental
leadership by participating in Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program.
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Weber and Davis County businesses step up for renewable energy with Blue Sky |
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Thu, Apr 02, 2009 |
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OGDEN, Utah — Many Weber and Davis County businesses are boosting their support for renewable energy by participating in Rocky
Mountain Power’s Blue Sky program. Adventurous Cakes and Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor Americas Co. in Ogden, Bryson’s Computers
in Roy and EM-Assist, Inc. in Layton are among area companies now supporting renewable energy through Blue Sky.
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Escape Adventures further greens its bike tours with Blue Sky |
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Thu, Apr 02, 2009 |
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MOAB, Utah — Escape Adventures not only helps riders enjoy two-wheeled tours with little environmental impact, it also greens
its business operations by purchasing Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy.
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Salt Lake Valley businesses boost renewables with Blue Sky |
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Wed, Apr 01, 2009 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — Several Salt Lake Valley companies have greened their operations with large purchases of Blue Sky, Rocky
Mountain Power’s renewable energy program. Dave’s Health & Nutrition is a top-tier supporter, and Black Diamond Equipment,
Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa — Tibetan Buddhist Temple and Eiffel Tower Catering also are buying Blue Sky.
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Wind turbine generates power and new educational opportunities |
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Tue, Mar 24, 2009 |
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Cedar City, Utah – A small wind turbine at Three Peaks Elementary is now generating on-site power, while also providing a
new tool to teach students about wind power and other renewable energy technologies. The project is the first of its kind
at a Utah school and complements school’s existing geothermal heating and cooling system.
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PacifiCorp breaks ground on first new major transmission project |
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Tue, Mar 24, 2009 |
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SALT LAKE CITY, March 24, 2009 — As nationwide demand for electricity and new generating resources grows, PacifiCorp is leading
the way with new transmission line infrastructure projects. Construction crews have started building a 135-mile high-voltage
transmission line from a new substation near Downey, Idaho, to an existing substation near the Salt Lake City International
Airport.
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Automated meters to be installed in Casper, Douglas and Glenrock, Wyo. |
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Tue, Mar 10, 2009 |
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CASPER, Wyo. — The need for Rocky Mountain Power to regularly enter some Natrona and Converse County customers’ property to
read electric meters is coming to an end. During a three-month period beginning March 19, automated electric meters will be
installed on residential customers’ homes and most business customers’ premises in the areas of Casper, Douglas and Glenrock.
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Helicopter power line inspections to help ensure safety and reliability |
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Tue, Mar 03, 2009 |
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CASPER, Wyo. — Rocky Mountain Power will conduct routine power line inspections by helicopter in central and northern Wyoming,
and into southern Montana. The inspections will take place between March 6 and 14, weather permitting.
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Rocky Mountain Power Blue Sky program seeks applicants for renewable energy project funding |
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Mon, Mar 02, 2009 |
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SALT LAKE CITY – Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky customers—who make a difference by purchasing renewable energy credits from
Western wind farms every month—are also funding new community-based renewable energy projects in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho.
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Avoid indoor electrical accidents by heeding safety precautions |
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Wed, Feb 18, 2009 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — Electricity plays an important role in each of our lives. It lights homes, runs businesses and makes many
daily tasks easier. However, when unsafe conditions exist electricity also can be harmful, and children deserve special concern
around electricity. It’s important to remember 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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Rocky Mountain Power can help with financial issues |
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Wed, Feb 11, 2009 |
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Through these tough economic times, there are households in our area struggling to make ends meet. This is happening to many
for the first time. These people may not know where to turn for help. Rocky Mountain Power is one place to turn, both as a
resource for those struggling to pay the electric bill and for those looking for help in managing overall energy usage. Rocky
Mountain Power encourages customers to contact them at the first sign they may not be able to pay their energy bills, while
it is still easier to manage the situation.
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Naughton power plant employees achieve safety milestone |
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Thu, Jan 29, 2009 |
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KEMMERER, Wyo. – Employees at Rocky Mountain Power’s Naughton power plant achieved a major safety milestone Jan. 9 of working
one year without a recordable injury, the second time in the plant’s 45-year history to reach this mark. Naughton’s new managing
director, Angeline Skinner, and the entire Naughton team intend to maintain an accident-free workplace by continuing their
daily focus on safety in every aspect of plant operations and maintenance.
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Rocky Mountain Power offers new energy efficiency programs to Wyoming customers |
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Fri, Jan 16, 2009 |
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Rocky Mountain Power today announced the launch of six energy efficiency and peak use reduction programs now available to
its Wyoming residential, commercial and industrial customers. Rocky Mountain Power will offer customers incentives to purchase
energy-efficient equipment and products to reduce overall energy consumption.
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Rocky Mountain Power encourages advance preparation for winter power outages, provides safety tips |
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Fri, Dec 12, 2008 |
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SALT LAKE CITY – Delivering safe, reliable electric service is Rocky Mountain Power’s top priority. However, conditions outside
of the utility’s control, such as severe weather, accidents and other unpredictable situations, can cause power outages despite
its best preparations. Rocky Mountain Power encourages customers to take precautions before the next storm arrives and provides
important reminders of how to stay safe during a power outage.
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Rocky Mountain Power Foundation supports Rails to Trails project |
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Tue, Nov 25, 2008 |
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RIVERTON, Wyo. — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded a $2,800 grant to the Riverton City Tree Board to help enhance
the Rails-to -Trails path. The grant helped fund the purchase of 15 new trees, which have recently been planted just north
of Monroe along the recreation path.
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George S. Eccles Ice Center receives education grant |
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Tue, Nov 25, 2008 |
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LOGAN, Utah — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded a $7,500 grant to the George S. Eccles Ice Center to support
its Emma Eccles Jones School Outreach Program.
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Theatre reopens with help from Rocky Mountain Power Foundation grant |
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Tue, Nov 25, 2008 |
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GUNNISON, Utah — After a one-year hiatus, the Casino Star Theatre recently reopened, marking a return to its glory days as
the Gunnison Valley’s movie house and performance hall. The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant toward
the landmark’s renovation.
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Tooele Valley Community Cooperative gets a boost from grant |
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Tue, Nov 25, 2008 |
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TOOELE, Utah — Tooele’s citizens will soon have a better facility for seeking help with housing, food, emergency services
and crime victim support. With the help of a $4,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation, the Tooele Valley Community
Cooperative will be able to make repairs to its Community Resource Center building, which is used to serve the community.
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Utah Department of Environmental Quality buys Blue Sky renewable energy |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2008 |
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SALT LAKE CITY – Charged with protecting and enhancing Utah’s environment, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
is leading by example. Through its participation in Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program, DEQ is avoiding
1,776 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually and is demonstrating a simple step that Utah businesses and residents can
take to reduce their own carbon footprint.
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Rocky Mountain Power Foundation grant supports the Chesterfield Foundation |
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Thu, Nov 13, 2008 |
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CHESTERFIELD, Idaho — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded a $2,000 grant to the Chesterfield Foundation to help
purchase a new public address system for the Townsite Amusement Hall.
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Rocky Mountain Power grant helps senior citizens center |
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Wed, Nov 12, 2008 |
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MALAD CITY, Idaho — The Oneida County Senior Citizens Center will be able to purchase and install window treatments thanks
in part to a $2,500 grant from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation. The window treatments will help improve the building’s
efficiency, protecting the center from the sun’s glare, and providing added insulation to keep the center warmer in the winter
and cooler in the summer.
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Rocky Mountain Power grant supports Habitat for Humanity |
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Wed, Nov 12, 2008 |
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PARK CITY, Utah — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded a $2,500 grant to Habitat for Humanity to help build four
homes for needy families in Summit and Wasatch counties – two in Park City and two in Heber City.
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Rocky Mountain Power and community action agencies encourage eastern Idaho residents to Lend-a-Hand |
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Wed, Nov 12, 2008 |
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SHELLEY, Idaho – Rocky Mountain Power is teaming up with the SouthEastern Idaho Community Action Agency and the Eastern Idaho
Community Action Partnership to provide a simple, convenient way for the utility’s Idaho customers to assist neighbors in
need through the Lend-a-Hand program.
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American Red Cross and Rocky Mountain Power encourage Utahns to Lend-a-Hand |
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Tue, Nov 11, 2008 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — Rocky Mountain Power customers are encouraged to look for Lend-a-Hand donation envelopes included with November
electricity bills. Donations from the utility, its employees and customers are used to help income-qualifying households with
senior and disabled family members throughout the state meet their energy needs.
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RMP Foundation will help Stephanie become a "Whole Dinosaur" |
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Fri, Nov 07, 2008 |
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GLENROCK, Wyo. – Stephanie the dinosaur will be standing upright by May, thanks to a $5,000 grant to the Paleon Foundation
by the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation.
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Wyodak power plant turns 30 |
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Mon, Nov 03, 2008 |
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GILLETTE, Wyo. — The world’s largest air-cooled power plant when it began operating in 1978, the Wyodak plant in Gillette,
Wyo., continues to generate reliable, low-cost electricity three decades after its construction. The facility is co-owned
by PacifiCorp (80 percent) and Black Hills Power (20 percent). It is operated by PacifiCorp, which provides electric service
in Wyoming as Rocky Mountain Power.
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PacifiCorp awards construction contract for new Populus to Terminal transmission project |
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Thu, Oct 30, 2008 |
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SALT LAKE CITY – (Oct. 30, 2008) PacifiCorp today announced it has awarded a contract to build its Populus to Terminal 345-kilovolt
transmission project.
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Springdale community doubles its Blue Sky renewable energy participation |
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Tue, Oct 14, 2008 |
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SPRINGDALE, Utah — Springdale residents and businesses responded enthusiastically to a challenge to increase support for renewable
energy, put forth in April by Mayor Pat Cluff and the Springdale Town Council. When the six-month community challenge concluded
Oct. 11, participation in Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program had more than doubled in Springdale, from
6.36 percent to more than 13.64 percent.
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Helicopter power line inspections to help ensure safety and reliability |
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Tue, Oct 14, 2008 |
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CASPER, Wyo. — Rocky Mountain Power will conduct routine power line inspections by helicopter in central and northern Wyoming,
and into southern Montana, during the next several days. The inspections will begin Oct. 14, weather permitting.
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Foundation grants provide USU engineering scholarships |
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Tue, Oct 07, 2008 |
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LOGAN, Utah — Two grants from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation will benefit Utah State University undergraduate students
studying engineering, and high school students interested in a future career in engineering, science, math or technology.
The foundation has awarded $10,000 for engineering scholarships and $2,500 for the university’s Engineering State program.
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Rocky Mountain Power announces changes in its Utah business |
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Tue, Sep 02, 2008 |
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 2, 2008 — Rocky Mountain Power must change the way it serves its Utah customers due to a recent
rate decision issued by the Public Service Commission of Utah.
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Dave Johnston Power Plant 50th Anniversary and Glenrock Wind Farm Community Celebration |
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Fri, Aug 15, 2008 |
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GLENROCK, Wyo. — For half a century, the Dave Johnston Power Plant, in Glenrock, Wyo., has provided reliable and low-cost
electricity for residents and businesses in Wyoming and other western states. The reclaimed Dave Johnston Coal Mine, the primary
source of fuel for the plant for more than 40 years, has been restored to its pre-mining appearance and is now home to three
new wind energy projects being constructed by Rocky Mountain Power.
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Oregon Public Utility Commission Clears up Solar Uncertainties |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2008 |
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The Oregon Public Utility Commission lifted a cloud of uncertainty over solar energy projects for cities, counties and other
public bodies.
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Rocky Mountain Power Foundation grant supports Oystergrass Music Festival |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2008 |
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KEMMERER, Wyo. — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Oyster Ridge Music Festival to help
support the arts in rural Wyoming.
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Rocky Mountain Power Foundation grant helps provide literacy kits to prepare children for school |
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Thu, Jul 10, 2008 |
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BLACKFOOT, Idaho — Partners for Prosperity can provide literacy kits to parents with limited resources to help them prepare
their young children for school thanks in part to a $3,615 grant from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation.
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Cokeville High School's media program receives $3,000 grant from Rocky Mountain Power Foundation |
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Thu, Jul 10, 2008 |
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COKEVILLE, Wyo. — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation awarded a $3,000 grant to Cokeville High School to help support their
local high school television channel, Channel 39.
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Rocky Mountain Power Foundation grant helps provide theatre in Lander |
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Mon, Jul 07, 2008 |
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LANDER, Wyo. — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Fremont County School District #1 to
help support developing an outdoor theater on School District property west of the Lander Valley High School. The grant will
go toward the planning and development of the stage and covering. Preliminary plans include a covered stage suitable for theater,
dance and music performances.
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Camp Carpe Diem receives $2,000 grant, providing fun activities for youth with disabilities |
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Mon, Jul 07, 2008 |
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EVANSTON, Wyo. — Youth with developmental disabilities are able to seize the day at Camp Carpe Diem thanks in part to a $2,000
grant from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation.
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Stay safe this summer by avoiding power lines and equipment |
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Wed, Jul 02, 2008 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — With warmer weather and longer summer days, children are spending more time outdoors flying kites, climbing
trees, playing ball and heading for playgrounds, open fields and parks. With an increase in outdoor activities, Rocky Mountain
Power encourages parents to remind their children of all ages about staying safe this summer around power lines and other
electrical equipment.
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RMP Foundation awards 100,000 to several SLC educational institutions |
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Thu, Jun 26, 2008 |
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded $100,000 to 10 Salt Lake City institutions focused
on providing educational opportunities to the community. The grants raise the total to $502,740 awarded by the foundation
to organizations in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho since January 2008.
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Groovefest goes green for a second year thanks to Blue Sky renewable energy |
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Thu, Jun 26, 2008 |
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CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Groovefest American Music Festival is going green for a second consecutive year, thanks to 12 megawatt-hours
of renewable wind energy provided through Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky program. Blue Sky energy generated at the Judith
Gap wind farm in Montana will offset environmental impacts of the electricity used to power all festival stages and venues.
Groovefest takes place this year from June 26-29.
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ViaWest's Blue Sky purchase ensures greener Salt Lake City data center |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2008 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — Web hosting and data services provider ViaWest is linking 15 percent of the electricity used to power its
Salt Lake City data center to renewable wind energy through Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky program. Over a year’s time, ViaWest’s
Blue Sky purchase will result in the avoidance of 900 tons of carbon dioxide emissions, providing annual benefits equivalent
to not driving more than 1.9 million miles or planting 353 acres of trees.
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Rocky Mountain Power Foundation grant supports Thunder Ridge Scout Camp |
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Thu, May 15, 2008 |
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CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded a $3,000 grant to Boy Scouts of America, Utah National
Parks Council, for the Thunder Ridge Scout Camp. The grant will be used to help support the ongoing building program to complete
construction of the shower house and kitchen facilities.
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Tuacahn Center for the Arts receives $10,000 grant from RMP Foundation |
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Mon, May 12, 2008 |
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IVINS, Utah – The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to Tuacahn Center for the Arts to help support the
Summer Theatre Institute and its 2008 Broadway in the Desert theater season. This year’s performances will feature Les Miserables,
The Sound of Music and Big River in the 2,000-seat Tuacahn Amphitheatre, and Disney’s High School Musical presented in the
330-seat indoor Hafen Theatre. These productions will be presented in repertory between June 13and Oct. 18, 2008.
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Rocky Mountain Power awards $70,500 to welfare & social organizations |
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Tue, Apr 29, 2008 |
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded $70,500 to 16 Salt Lake City nonprofit groups to help
support health, welfare and social service community programs. The grants raise the total to $199,500 awarded by the foundation
to organizations in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho during first quarter 2008.
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Contractors urged to take caution around electricity |
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Tue, Apr 29, 2008 |
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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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Harmons increases its commitment to sustainable practices by purchasing Blue Sky Renewable energy |
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Tue, Apr 22, 2008 |
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Harmons has been serving customers in Utah for more than 75 years, and is continually working to earn
the satisfaction of its customers throughout the state and ensure its place as "Your Neighborhood Grocer®." The grocery chain
recently signed up to purchase enough renewable energy through Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky program to offset 5 percent
of the electricity used to power all 13 of its Utah stores. That renewable energy purchase qualifies Harmons as a Blue Sky
Visionary business partner, the highest level of recognition attainable through the program.
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Rocky Mountain Power Foundation grant helps Park City community Organizations |
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Wed, Apr 16, 2008 |
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PARK CITY, Utah — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Kimball Art Center and a $5,000 grant
to the National Ability Center to support their efforts to enhance the Park City community.
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East High School solar project providing renewable energy |
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Wed, Apr 09, 2008 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — Students at East High School are the primary beneficiaries of a new solar energy system that is helping to
light the way for continued learning. The school is now home to nine 190-watt Evergreen photovoltaic panels, made possible
by a funding award from Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program. An event was held on April 9 to commemorate
the completion of the project and to highlight the benefits it will continue to provide for the school and community.
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Rocky Mountain Power Foundation grant supports children in protective custody |
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Thu, Mar 27, 2008 |
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded a $2,000 grant to the Judicial District VII’s Court Appointed
Special Advocates for Children program to help support volunteer recruitment, screening and training for 30 additional program
volunteers.
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Rocky Mountain Power Foundation $2,000 grant supports The Family Support Center of Southwestern Utah |
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Wed, Mar 26, 2008 |
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CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded a $2,000 grant to the Family Support Center of Southwestern
Utah to help support its crisis/respite nursery for children up to 12 years old.
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Rocky Mountain Power Foundation helps youth with disabilities |
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Tue, Mar 25, 2008 |
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LOGAN, Utah — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded a $4,000 grant to Common Ground Outdoor Adventures to help provide
adaptive cycling, cross-country and downhill ski clinics to youth and adults with disabilities.
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Rocky Mountain Power Foundation grant supports the Boys and Girls Club |
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Tue, Mar 25, 2008 |
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PROVO, Utah — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded a $14,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Utah County to help
support the club’s Power Hour program, a comprehensive homework help and tutoring program designed to raise the academic proficiency
of children ages six to12.
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Rocky Mountain Power Foundation $10,000 grant supports purchase of medical equipment for Hospital |
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Mon, Mar 24, 2008 |
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REXBURG, Idaho — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Madison Memorial Hospital Foundation
to help support the acquisition of medical equipment for the expansion project at Madison Memorial Hospital.
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Rocky Mountain Power Foundation $6,000 grant supports Iron Mission Museum Foundation |
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Mon, Mar 24, 2008 |
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CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded a $6,000 grant to the Iron Mission Museum Foundation to
help support the building of a replica of a full-sized blast furnace and water wheel
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Avoid indoor electrical accidents by heeding safety precautions |
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Mon, Mar 17, 2008 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — Electricity plays an important role in each of our lives. It lights homes, runs businesses and makes many
daily tasks a whole lot easier, but it also can be harmful, and children are particularly susceptible. It’s important to remember
that 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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Get some "green" for green projects |
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Wed, Mar 12, 2008 |
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SALT LAKE CITY – Do you have a bright idea for making the Intermountain West 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 southeast Idaho through its Blue Sky program.
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Utility calls for renewable electricity generation projects |
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Wed, Feb 13, 2008 |
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SALT LAKE CITY — Rocky Mountain Power has issued a request for renewable electricity generation projects that can be delivered
into or would be located within the company’s electric network prior to Dec. 31, 2009.
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Wyoming coal gasification project on hold |
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Fri, Jan 25, 2008 |
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A public-private partnership to develop an integrated gasification combined cycle power plant is on hold,
with no certain date for further development, according to the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority and PacifiCorp.
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Rocky Mountain Power encourages advance preparations for winter outages, provides safety reminders |
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Mon, Jan 07, 2008 |
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SALT LAKE CITY – Delivering safe, reliable electric service is Rocky Mountain Power’s top priority. However, conditions outside
of the utility’s control, such as severe weather, accidents and other unpredictable situations, can cause power outages despite
its best preparations. Rocky Mountain Power encourages customers to take precautions before the next storm arrives and provides
important reminders of how to stay safe during a power outage.
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