Month: November 2013

STP to Join USA in 2014

Author: Joe Delmar

The Utilities Service Alliance (USA) formally announced today that STP Nuclear Operating Company which operates the South Texas Project (STP) Electric Generating Station will join the fleet of independent nuclear plant operators as a full member effective January 1, 2014. “We are pleased to welcome back STP to the USA fleet,” said USA President and...

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The USA Fleet Wraps up the Fall Outage Season

Author: Lisa Kuehl

In mid-November, USA fleet members Cook Unit 2 and Hope Creek successfully completed their scheduled refueling outages. As these two plants returned to service, Prairie Island continued its major project to replace its steam generators during its refueling outage. As part of its refueling outage, Cook completed more than 12,600 maintenance, inspection and equipment modification...

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10 Million Hours of Safe Work

Author: Angela Walz

USA fleet member Energy Northwest and its Columbia Generating Station reached a significant milestone November 12 for industrial safety – 10 million hours without a lost-time injury. The achievement comes just over a month after Columbia, in September, surpassed its highest measurable performance levels in the 28-year history of the facility. “My sincerest thanks to...

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Xcel Energy leadership changes at Monticello and Prairie Island plants

Author: Lisa Kuehl

The Xcel Energy Monticello and Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plants have recently announced new leaders at the helm. Most recently, Kevin Davison was named site vice president at Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant. Karen Fili was announced the site vice president of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant in late August. “Karen and Kevin have each...

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Let the Savings Begin: Rolls-Royce’s Comprehensive PIERSS Program Begins to See Success

Author: Lynne Hilton

The flagship Proactive Integrated Equipment Reliability and Strategic Sourcing (PIERSS) program offered by three-time USA Services Supplier of the Year PKMJ (who was acquired by Rolls-Royce in 2013) is starting to gain traction among USA members. The Rolls-Royce PIERSS program, finalized in USA Agreement No. 2013-03-00, is a proactive and integrated approach to improving equipment...

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