Utilities Service Alliance (USA) members realized nearly $60 million in savings in 2016, an increase of more than $12 million over 2015 savings. The total includes savings from programs and projects, supply chain savings, as well as rebates earned in 2015, but paid in 2016. “In 2016 USA members received an average Return on Investment...

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As a fleet, Utilities Service Alliance members experienced significant safety and operational performance improvements in 2016 thanks to involvement by USA Corporate Functional Area Managers (CFAMS) and engagement by USA teams. “As a direct result of the focus of our 2016 CFAMs, our members have seen significant, measurable improvement in Operations, Outage Performance, Maintenance and...

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In response to member feedback, the Utilities Service Alliance (USA) will give Efficiency Member utilities the benefits of team networking call participation and use of the “Jump-Up” call process and software. John Christensen, John Christensen, USA Acting President and CEO, says the new benefits for Efficiency members are effective immediately. The change comes in response...

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The Utilities Service Alliance (USA) started the process of assessing and documenting the performance of its members in the four areas identified for improvement in its new Governance, Oversight, Support and Perform (GOSP) model. That process, approved by USA’s Board of Directors as part of sweeping changes it requested in September, includes developing an assessment...

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The Utilities Service Alliance (USA) Board of Directors approved organizational changes to the alliance’s professional staff in support of the governance and oversight model announced in October. Through Dec. 31, Jeff Helsel, Director of Performance Sustainability, and Tim Donovan, Director of Fleet Improvement and Support, will lead the transition of the organization, its duties and...

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