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America’s Nuclear Energy Challenge

Author: Digital Lagoon

Commercial nuclear energy is an industry that was invented in the U.S., but that traditional leadership position is at risk if Washington policymakers don't take action now. That's the message of a custom content package that NEI has produced with Politico. Called America's Nuclear Energy Challenge, the interactive narrative went live this week. "Today, a fifth...

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Energy Northwest supports annual Day on the Hill

Author: Digital Lagoon

        Commissioners, managers and staff from public utility districts across Washington state descended on the capitol campus to educate and advocate on behalf of PUDs during the annual Washington Public Utility Districts Association Day on the Hill. PUD displays in the capitol rotunda shared the PUD story and highlighted the value PUDs...

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USA Supplier-Partners provide relief during Hurricane Harvey

Author: USA Communication

Utilities Service Alliance Supplier-Partners BHI Energy and GlobalTranz (formerly Logistics Planning Services (LPS) partnered to deliver a semi-trailer of Sam’s Club goods to support the areas impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Items delivered included baby formula, diapers, toiletries, water and other necessities. The focus was on South Texas Project workers in Wadsworth, Texas, as well as...

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USA improvement in human performance through a focused fleet approach

Author: Doug Davis

The Human Performance Gap Focus Area assessments outline items impacting the fleet’s key human performance indicators as well as examining current station processes that are used to improve human performance and behaviors. USA team members developed an Excellence Standard using industry practices. The GAP Focus Area team developed an assessment tool that was then used...

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USA improvement in reactivity management through a focused fleet approach

Author: Alexander McGalliard

The Reactivity Management Gap Focus Area assessments captured items impacting the industry reactivity management key performance indicator and current station processes that impact reactivity management performance - both human performance and equipment reliability. USA team members developed an Excellence Standard using industry practices and an assessment tool to evaluate excellence at each USA site. The...

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USA improvement in planning and preparation through a focused fleet approach

Author: Dick Ehr

The Planning and Preparation GAP Focus Area assessment team looked in detail at resource utilization and milestone adherence in the on-line work management process. The team focused on fleet performance in several key areas and improving station alignment on critical work and work priorities. A USA Standard was developed based on industry excellence and best...

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Christensen elected Utilities Service Alliance President, CEO

Author: USA Communication

The Utilities Service Alliance (USA) Board of Directors today announced its election of John Christensen to serve as President, Chief Executive Officer, of the Overland Park, Kansas-based organization, effective September 19, 2017. USA is a not-for-profit cooperative designed to facilitate collaboration among its member utilities in the commercial nuclear power industry. Christensen launched his career...

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USA raises money for St. Bonaventure

Author: USA Communication

St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School received $17,500 during this year’s USA Executive Summit. “This is the second year the USA team donated to St. Bonaventure and I’m thankful for the support from our corporate donors and USA members,” said USA President and CEO (acting )John Christensen. St. Bonaventure will use the donation for their safe...

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