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IAMU Newsletter August 2002Page 4IAMU COMPLEX FEATURED IN TWO PUBLICATIONSArticles and photos of the IAMU Training &Office Complex were featured in tworecent publications. First, the WaterFurnaceConnections newsletter, which goes to6,000 heat pump distributors around thecountry, discussed how IAMU’s complexwon the American Institute of Architects’Top 10 Green Buildings award. The IAMUcomplex uses WaterFurnace brand heatpumps as part of its geothermal energy system.In addition, IAMU has for the second timebeen written up in Iowa Commercemagazine. In an article in the August/September 2002 issue titled “Going Green,”IAMU’s facility is touted for its innovations inenergy efficiency. The article discussesseveral facilities around the state and thecosts and benefits associated with “green”building. Iowa Commerce is published by theIowa Association of Business and Industry.IAMU's Training & Office Complex is displayedprominently in two current publications.PUBLIC POWER WEEK PLANS IN PLACE? APPA CAN HELPThe American Public PowerAssociation’s (APPA) annualPublic Power Week is scheduledfor October 6-12, 2002. As always,it offers individual municipalelectric utilities the chance toshowcase their services andenhance their community relations.APPA again has a wealth of informationand promotional ideas available to helpyou plan your local celebration of PublicPower Week. The Public Power WeekToolkit is still available from APPA. Itcontains: Sample proclamation Sample news release Sample local history Sample speech and PowerPointslides Sample guest column Sample letter to businesses Sample letter to public officials Sample employee recognition Sample radio scripts Sample events items Communication & Marketing tools Education materials for children Bill stuffersIn a column regarding Public Power Week,APPA’s President & CEO Alan H. Richardsonstated, “The value of local control is appreciatedmore now than ever, and I know that many ofyou are emphasizing ‘local’ and ‘community’ innew ways to communicate your utility’s distinctfeatures and contributions.”With the assistance of materials from APPA,your local utility can do just that during PublicPower Week. Information can be accessed on theAPPA’s web site: www.appanet.org. Or call202/467-2900.

Page 5IAMU Newsletter August 2002REGISTER NOW FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC WORKSHOPThe 2002 IAMU Underground Electric Distribution Workshop is approaching quickly. Theworkshop, held in May inyears past, will roll outwith a new Septemberdate for the first timeSeptember 17-20 atIAMU’s Training & Office Complex.Trenching and shoring safety will becovered in an optional pre-workshopSeptember 17. It will be open to all IAMUmembers, including water, gas and telecommunication employees.Topics to be covered in the UndergroundWorkshop will include:Ø Fault locatingØ System designØ Underground ConstructionØ Termination and FusionThe traditional product show and barbequewill take place the evening of Sept. 17 at theworkshop’s official hotel, the Holiday Inn DesMoines – Merle Hay.For more information contact Deny, Melody orRich at IAMU, 800/810-4268.REVISION FOR GAS MANUAL; IAMU OFFERS CD, HARD COPYThe DOT has issued a June 2002 revision ofthe Guidance Manual for Operators of SmallGas Systems. Each gas utility which has theIAMU Gas O&M Plan must get the newrevision, since the O&M references theguidance manual. The Iowa Utilities Boardhas informed IAMU that their officials willbe looking for the new revision duringinspections.The DOT is not offering this revision in ahard paper copy or CD version; the manualis only being offered on their website, fromwhich it can be downloaded. IAMU wantsto make it easy for our members to get thenew manual, and has come up with severaloptions to choose from:1. Order a CD version of the guidance manual ata charge of 10 per copy, plus shipping (IAMUwill burn the CDs).2. Order a hard copy that IAMU will produce ina binder form (300 pages) at a charge of 25 percopy, plus shipping.3. Download your own copy from the DOTwebsite at: http://www.tsi.dot.gov/divisions/pipeline/pip pub.htmPlease use the form below if ordering from IAMU:Guidance Manual for Operators of Small Gas Systems (2002 Revised)ORDER FORMName of person orderingUtilityPhone NumberFormat:Paper# of Copies @ 25 ea.( shipping) Charges will be billedCut out and mail or fax (Attn. Dave Hraha) to:CD# of Copies @ 10 ea.( shipping) Charges will be billedIAMU, 1735 NE 70th Ave.,Ankeny, IA 50021Fax: 515/289-2499GASNEWSRegisteredfor theMIdwest Gas Workshop?The APGA/IAMUMidwest Regional GasWorkshop is September11-13 (Steel PipeWorkshop Sept. 10-11).If you have not yetregistered, be sure to do sosoon, to assure allmaterials will be readyprior to your arrival.Register by returning theform in the workshopbrochure, or register onlinevia the IAMU web site:www. iamu.org.

IAMU Newsletter August 2002Page 6WAVERLY BACKS LOCAL PROJECT; WINS ENERGY AWARDWaverly Light & Power's (WLP) Board ofTrustees has approved a 50,000 commitment over the next five years to a newsoccer complex in Waverly. The decisionallows the Waverly-Shell Rock Soccer Association to receive a Community Attractionand Tourism (CAT) grant of 100,000 from theVision Iowa Project. The CAT grant was issuedto the Waverly soccer complex contingentupon an additional 100,000 being raised,with at least 50,000 in cash being contributed by WLP. The commitment will be madevia an addition to the annual transfer madeby WLP to the City of Waverly. By law, theUtility is not able to send the monies directly tothe Soccer Association but is able to sendmonies to the City, which will then direct itwhere it wishes the monies to be spent.Waverly Light & Power (WLP) has beenawarded the 2002 Paul Rappaport Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Award bythe U.S. Department of Energy’s NationalRenewable Energy Laboratory.NREL inaugurated the national award this yearin celebration of the laboratory’s 25th anniversary. It is named for the laboratory’s pioneeringfirst director and honors outstanding efforts toadvance renewable energy and energyefficiency technologies.“Waverly Light & Power represents the verybest of what the Rappaport Award is allabout,” said NREL Director Richard Truly. “Thismay be a small utility, but it is one with a bigsupply of vision, innovation and courage.”WLP began its wind program in 1991 when thecity faced a crisis in energy supply, and in 1993,installed the first utility-scale wind turbine inIowa. WLP also launched the Iowa Energy Tagsprogram in 2001, becoming the first electricutility in the nation to offer the increasinglypopular “tags,” which allow renewable energyto be substituted for traditional energy sources,and lessening the nation’s dependence onfossil fuels.CLEAN WATER CONFERENCE SLATED FOR AMES OCTOBER 25Save the date! The Iowa Finance Authority,the Iowa Department of Natural Resources,the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation anda number of partner organizations will holda one-day conference, “Smart SRFs for IowaClean Water,” October 25 at the SchemanBuilding on the campus of Iowa StateUniversity in Ames. The conference willidentify how new federal policy and newstate law could direct substantial funding toinnovative approaches to keeping Iowa’srivers, lakes and streams clean. Top leadersSWSEWNNEETETTETLLERRNewsletteron theNet!will help Iowa consider how Clean Water Act“State Revolving Fund” resources can be bestdirected to activities like water clean-up,riparian land conservation, agricultural bestmanagement practices, low-impact development, waterfront brownfields revitalization,watershed and stormwater managementstrategies, new wastewater technologies andother innovative approaches. For more information about the conference, contact Sally Johnsonat 515/243-2000 or sjohnson@sppg.com.Head to IAMU's web siteto access current and past issues ofthe IAMU Newsletterwww.iamu.org

Page 7IAMU Newsletter August 2002WHAT ABOUT WINDOWS?For the homeowner or business owner, energy efficient, high performance windows saveenergy and money, increase comfort, reduce condensation and moisture problems, reducefading, and increase light and view.The Efficient Windows Collaborative compared two types of windows in a typical new home toget energy costs and savings for our climate zone. (The study assumed good insulation andefficient appliances, and used 50 cents/therm for gas and 8.8 cents/kWh for electricity.)Home with Window A(Single glazed, clear glass, aluminum frame)Annual heating cost: 500Annual cooling cost: 120Home with Window B(Double glazed, low-E coating, wood, vinyl, clad, or composite frame)Annual heating cost: 370Annual cooling cost: 50Annual heating savings: 110Annual cooling savings: 70A monthly feature onenergy efficiencyFrom Patti Cale,Energy ServicesCoordinatorFor the utility, improved windows in customers' homes and businesses can help reduce peaksystem demands. A recent study for the U.S. Department of Energy showed that the size of theair conditioning system could be reduced by 30 percent when high performance windows wereused. Proper sizing of air conditioning systems is an important tool in reducing peak electricaldemand.How can customers choose energy efficient windows?Two tools are available. First, the Energy Star programrecommends window standards for different climatezones. The map illustrates the location of the zones andthe window standards for each zone.The second tool is the National Fenestration RatingCouncil label that appears on windows. As the graphicshows, the label contains information on how well thewindow meets the Energy Star standards and how wellit will perform.How can utilities promote energy efficient windows? Educate builders, homeowners, and contractors about the benefits andhow to select Institute an energy audit program in which windows are examined bya qualified auditor and recommendations are provided Work with local retailers to make sure the products are available Provide rebate or financing incentives for installing energy efficientwindowsFor more information, check the Efficient WindowsCollaborative web site at www.efficientwindows.org.

IAMU Newsletter August 2002WATER/WWSURVEYContinued from Page 2IAMU’s literature review indicates that thisis the first study of its kind to comprehensively examine water and wastewatertreatment costs and energy consumptionacross a state. The information providedshould be useful to a wide audience. Tomake the data accessible, IAMU has provided extensive tables, figures and maps.Summarizing all the information providedacross the state, for all treatment types and all sizes ofutilities, IAMU estimates that,using 1999 data, watertreatment costs 2.67/1,000gallons (for the plant anddistribution system, of whichplant costs are 61%) andrequired 2.77 kWh/1000gallons (86% of which isconsumed by the plant).Wastewater treatment costs 2.10/1,000 gallons (62% ofwhich are plant costs) andrequired 1.6 kWh/1000gallons, including plant andcollection system consumption. Plantenergy use consumed approximately 70% oftotal wastewater energy costs. For Fax:515/289-2499Page 8ter treatment across the state, IAMU estimatesthat 2.3 kWh and 1.80 were required for eachpound of BOD treated.These data were collected not only to providegeneral estimates, but also to examine thepatterns and possible significant differences incosts and energy consumption across utilitysizes and regions in the state. The Iowa StateUniversity Statistical Survey Laboratory assisted with these analyses. The report providesresults of these analyses for each water andwastewater treatment type and customer classin tables, figures and maps.IAMU would like to express its sincere thanks tothe utility operators that took the time to respond to the survey. Special thanks are extended to Sandie Heinrichs, who devoted manyhours to calling, e-mailing, and faxing waterand wastewater treatment systems in trying tocollect missing or accurate survey informationand for formatting tables and charts for the finalreport. The assistance provided by SarahNusser and her staff at the Iowa State UniversityStatistical Survey Laboratory is also greatlyappreciated.Please contact Pat Sauer or Sandie Heinrichs atIAMU, 800/810-4268, for additional information.Web g

Page 9IAMU Newsletter August 2002"WHEN THE PLANETS ALIGN"By Robert Varela, Editor, APPA Public Power DailyWhen the moon is in the seventh houseAnd Jupiter aligns with MarsThen peace will guide the planetsAnd love will steer the starsThis is the dawning of the age of Aquarius-- "Aquarius," from the musical "Hair"Official Washington does not believe (or admit to abelief) in astrology, but it’s tempting, given what ishappening this summer with energy policy. Congresstackles comprehensive energy legislation perhapsonce every 10-15 years. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission takes up sweeping energy deregulation plans considerably less often.But this summer Congress is in the final stage of workon the comprehensive energy bill and FERC isaccepting comments on its proposed regulation toestablish a standard design for wholesale electricitymarkets. It is an amazing confluence. However, theonly “dawning” arising out of all this will be the suncoming up the next day, not the age of Aquarius—despite what the politicians and FERC Chairman PatWood may say.The centerpiece of the energy bill’s electricity title isrepeal of the Public Utility Holding Company Act.While repeal advocates refer to it as an outdated,Depression-era law, PUHCA is better described as animportant consumer protection law enacted in the1930s in response to the sort of unrestrained corporate greed we’ve seen lately. Repeal of PUHCA is not aminor matter of cleaning up some sort of datedcorporate blue law. In another fit of deregulation a fewyears ago, Congress did away with the Glass-SteagallAct, which separated commercial and investmentbanking. The result was stockbrokers touting worthless stocks and Merrill Lynch paying 100 million tosettle charges brought not by federal watchdogs butNew York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer.FERC’s actions are equally far-reaching. The commissioners have decided they know what works and whatdoesn’t, and what works is the PJM model, with a fewchanges. In the interest of a seamless nationalmarketplace—one of Chairman Pat Wood’s oft-statedgoals—what’s good for PJM is good for the rest of thecountry. If this sounds like FERC is putting all ofeveryone’s eggs in the same basket, it’s true: they are.Wood is more effusive about the potential effects ofthe commission’s rulemaking than members ofCongress are about the pending energy bill. “I believethat standard market design and standard interconnection rules for new generation will do for electricinfrastructure what gas rules have done over the pastdecade—stabilize the rules for all market participants,create certainty so that the road to market successbecomes clear and predictable and risks are easier toidentify and evaluate, and establish meaningfulincentives for new construction with a clear path tocost recovery,” he told a Senate hearing July 24.Anytime anyone is more effusive than a politician inan election year, it’s cause for concern.Both the energy bill and the FERC initiatives arecoming at you like a freight train. The conferees on theenergy bill plan to produce a final compromise bill bySept. 30. The commission is in almost as much of ahurry. Having gotten the message that their originalplan for a 30-day comment period for a sweepingchange in a vital industry might not be tenable, FERCnow is giving the public 75 days to file writtencomments. The commissioners also will hold variousmeetings with stakeholders, a process they appearenamored of despite its shortcomings for those whocan’t afford the money or time to meet with them.Although the comment period will close in midOctober, FERC anticipates reading all the comments,holding a series of meetings with stakeholders, dealingwith all the concerns raised and drafting a finalregulation—including a discussion of the commentsand any changes from the proposal—by late this yearor in January of next year.Public power has largely gotten a pass when it comesto restructuring legislation and regulations. Most staterestructuring initiatives have provided an out forpublic power and coops. FERC does not assertjurisdiction over public power in its SMD proposal,although it retains the reciprocity approach it adoptedin Order 888. The energy bill has a FERC-lite provisionthat would give the commission limited jurisdictionover consumer-owned utilities, but that’s about it.However, whether FERC or Congress goes after publicpower directly or not, the changes wrought are sosweeping that all electric utilities will be affected. Justask public power utilities in the Northwest, who didn’tdo a thing and still got clobbered.People in Washington get out of touch with the rest ofthe country sometimes and believe they can bringabout a new age of Aquarius with some deregulationschemes cooked up over one summer. They need allthe help and advice you can give them. So filecomments with FERC and, if possible, come to one ofthe commission’s outreach meetings and explain yoursituation face to face. Call, write, fax and e-mail yoursenators and representatives about the energy bill. Ifyou need more information or are not sure whatpoints to emphasize, check the legislative/regulatorysection of APPA’s Web site, www.appanet.org, or giveus a call at 202/467-2900.

IAMU Newsletter August 2002— HELP WANTED —Help support IAMU'straining programs when youbuy safety equipment onlinefrom Omark Safety.Omark, an IAMU associatemember, will contribute threeper cent of each online sale tosupport the association's safetyprograms. IAMU memberssimply enter the referencecode "IAMU" during thecheckout process ofan online order. Purchasescan be made through thecompany's web site atwww.omarksafety.comor through the IAMU website:www.iamu.orgunder "Resources."Questions? Call Omark Safety800/383-7233.WATER PRODUCTION MANAGER: TheWaterloo Water Works is accepting applicationsfor the position of Water Production Manager.This senior management position has overallresponsibility for the operation and maintenanceof 14 wells (total capacity of 50.5 MGD) and threeelevated one million gallon water towers. Watertreatment includes chlorination and fluoridation.The position provides for the proper functioningof all pumping facilities, controls and buildings;ensures that water quality is in compliance withall applicable laws and regulations; prepares andsubmits reports as required. This person willmaintain daily records and payroll, and ordersupplies and equipment. The Water ProductionManager will utilize effective communication,supervisory and management skills for a staff ofsix full time employees and an operating budgetof 850,000. The successful candidate will trainand evaluate employees and provide input forthe discipline, hiring and firing of employees. Thesuccessful candidate must possess or be able toobtain a certification as an Iowa Grade III WaterTreatment Operator within six months ofemployment. The candidate should haveextensive knowledge of water plant operationsincluding electrical and SCADA systems and shallhave had a minimum of one year of experience ina water works department in a community of15,000 population or greater. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and a validIowa driver’s license or the ability to obtain onewi

golf course at approximately 7 p.m., following play. Participants joining the golf outing may choose golf and dinner; golf only; or dinner only. The cost for golf is 31 per person, and will cover nine holes of golf. An additional nine holes may be played for an additional 8 per person. The