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DTE Energy wins USA Optimizer Award for fifth time

Author: Robin Thompson

With $4.7 million in savings and avoided costs, DTE Energy and the Fermi Nuclear Power Plant won the coveted Utilities Service Alliance (USA) Optimizer Award for the fifth time. The company’s savings represent an impressive return of $39.65 on each dollar of their fleet membership investment. “This award represents the tangible and intangible benefits utilities...

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PPL’s Tim Rausch Reappointed USA Board Vice Chair

Author: Joe Delmar

The Utilities Service Alliance (USA) Board of Directors announced the reappointment today of Tim Rausch as the board vice chairman. Rausch will serve a second two year term for the fleet. “It is an honor to be reappointed and continue in a key leadership role with the USA fleet,” said Rausch. “Working with the other...

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USA Board Meets with INPO

Author: Joe Delmar

The Utilities Service Alliance (USA) Board of Directors recently met with representatives from the Institute of Nuclear of Power Operations (INPO) to discuss our fleet’s performance. The discussion focused on the USA management model and the important role each USA team plays in the fleet’s success. “INPO recognizes USA has made significant progress the past...

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Member News: PSEG Nuclear Announces Leadership Changes

Author: Digital Lagoon

PSEG Nuclear recently announced a series of leadership changes impacting its Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations. Effective dates will vary to allow for proper transitions. Current Salem Vice President Carl Fricker will be joining PSEG Energy Resources & Trading (ER&T) as the new vice president of trading support and operations. In his new role,...

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Standard KPIs Encourage Fleet Behavior

Author: Digital Lagoon

The Utilities Services Alliance (USA) has developed a standardized list of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that provides a common platform for measuring and trending performance of the stations in the USA fleet. Working together, members of USA reviewed each station’s KPIs to develop a comprehensive list of 200 indicators to measure performance in 11 functional...

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