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EN celebrates Nuclear Science Week

Author: Digital Lagoon

To recognize National Nuclear Science Week Energy Northwest's Jamie Dunn, engineer senior, discusses the benefits of nuclear energy with students at Enterprise Middle School Oct. 18 in West Richland, Wash. Kaitlin Carter, Mat Dado, Nykki Drake, Kevin Eldrige and Blain Highland also supported the event. (John Dobken photo)

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USA fleet members saved more than $20 million on Supply Chain so far in 2016

Author: Digital Lagoon

So far in 2016, Utilities Service Alliance (USA) fleet members have realized nearly $12 million in combined First Cost savings by purchasing services and supplies through USA supply agreements. Through three quarters, alliance members are on track for savings comparable to 2015, when base agreement savings totaled approximately $15.8 million for the entire fiscal year....

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USA communication survey results are in, gift card winners announced

Author: Digital Lagoon

Although most respondents have a positive view of membership in the Utilities Service Alliance (USA), a recent survey of employees at USA stations shows a large percentage don’t know the value the alliance returns. The survey, offered online between Sept. 21 and Oct. 4, had more than 1,100 responses. It found that approximately 44 percent...

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Highlighting Energy Northwest career opportunities to veterans

Author: Anna Markham

Energy Northwest employees shared their nuclear industry career advice with service members, veterans and military spouses preparing to transition to a different work environment during two events. Washington state Michael Pattan, security training specialist; Steven Cooper, fire marshal senior; and Kelley Ferrantelli, recruiter, attended the third annual Washington state Service Member for Life Transition Summit...

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USA to realign operational improvement efforts

Author: Digital Lagoon

In response to member needs identified by its Board of Directors, the Utilities Service Alliance (USA) will realign its operational improvement efforts to better integrate with current industry, economic, and INPO improvement initiatives.  These changes to USA’s Governance, Oversight, Support and Perform (GOSP) model will allow USA to concentrate fleet focus on specific performance gap...

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State Democrats support Columbia

Author: Energy Northwest Public Affairs

During the last weekend in September, the Washington State Democratic Central Committee, representing all state Democrats, passed resolution 786 supporting Columbia Generating Station. “We acknowledge [Columbia Generating Station] as a critical part of low-carbon electrical power generation in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest,” the resolution said. Drafted by local scientist Jim Conca and Benton County Democrats, the resolution...

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