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2022 Nuclear Generator & Supplier Executive Summit

Author: Jim Kitchens

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, we are thrilled and excited to reconvene for our 26th annual Executive Summit!  This year we are heading out to the “Playground of the Pacific Northwest”, the Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort, in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Located on the north shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene, the Resort...

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2022 Winter Conference Review

Author: Jim Kitchens

The 2022 USA Supply Chain Winter Conference was a spectacular success! Rancho Mirage, California was the gathering place in late January as one of our largest groups ever celebrated the opportunity to come together again in person around our common passion for the nuclear industry.  Even the weather cooperated as attendees were able to thaw...

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ARM Project Update – February 2022

Author: USA Communication

USA’s Advanced Remote Monitoring (ARM) project team continues the journey to modernize costly nuclear business processes through the application of leading-edge technologies. As this initiative approaches the conclusion of its second year, notable progress has been made. The following summarizes ARM accomplishments to date: Luminant’s Power Optimization Center has successfully built out Advanced Monitoring and...

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2021 Projects in the Rearview Mirror

Author: Tim Donovan

COVID-19-related lockdowns and slowdowns remained the norm in 2021, directly impacting the planned activity across the nation and with the Utilities Service Alliance (USA).  Even with those challenges, USA has had several project accomplishments in the past year.  USA started the year with a focus on Training, INPO 19-003 – “Staying on Top”, Work Management...

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Donovan to retire, McGalliard to fill role

Author: USA Communication

Tim Donovan, USA Director Fleet Improvements & Support, has announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2021. Tim joined USA in January 2015 and has had multiple roles leading the operational side of the USA organization.  Of special note, during his time at USA Tim has led and expanded the USA Nuclear Safety Culture Assessment Process,...

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Utilities Service Alliance signs agreement with Korea’s largest electric power generation company: Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd., to support USA objectives, goodwill, and innovation

Author: USA Communication

Overland Park, Kansas (December 3, 2021) - Today, Utilities Service Alliance, Inc. (USA) and Korea’s largest electric power generation company, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (KHNP), announced the signing of an agreement to work mutually in support of USA objectives and services with utility peers and to help promote industry goodwill. USA and...

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USA Awards 2020 Suppliers of the Year

Author: Jim Kitchens

USA has announced its winners of the Supplier of the Year (SOTY) Awards for 2020! Award winners are voted on by a cross-functional group of supply chain and technical stakeholders from member stations and represent the “best of the best” among USA Supplier-Partners. Members consider such things as Customer Service, Quality, Innovation and Overall Value...

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