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Where Power and Knowledge Meet56th AnnualEngineering & OperationsTechnical Conference Programand Vendor Expo Show GuideApril 15-18, 2012 • Renaissance Cleveland Hotel • Cleveland, OhioPublicPower.org/EandODIAMOND SPONSORS

RRRP 3 ProgramAPPA’s Reliable Public PowerProvider (RP 3) programencourages public powerutilities to demonstrate basicproficiency in four importantdisciplines: reliability, safety,work force development andsystem improvement.Designees have shown theircommitment to theiremployees, customers, andcommunity through thisachievement.The 2012 RP 3applicationperiod is from May 1 toSeptember 30, 2012. Learnmore by visitingPublicPower.org/RP3 or speakto RP 3designees, noted bythe RP 3flag on theirconference badge.DEED ProgramAPPA’s Demonstration ofEnergy-Efficient Developments(DEED) program is the onlyresearch and developmentprogram funded by and forpublic power utilities. DEEDencourages activities thatpromote energy innovation,improve efficiencies, and lowercosts of energy to publicpower customers. Learn moreabout DEED programs byattending the conferencesessions and interacting withindividuals with the DEED flagon their conference badge.Green MeetingsTo help reduce theenvironmental impact of ourmeetings, APPA is taking stepsto make them greener. Hereare some of the steps we’vetaken:• Encouraging attendees toregister online• Confirming registrationselectronically• Replacing bottled water withwater stations• Using mugs instead ofdisposable coffee cups• Recycling plastic badgeholders and lanyards• Reducing or eliminatingpaper handouts• Donating unused food tolocal service organizationsThese steps reduce wasteand pollution, conserveenergy and water, andpromote recycling. We needyour help to make thegreening of APPA meetingsa success. If you have othersuggestions, please tell theAPPA staff or e-mailMonique McCaw, Director ofMeetings Services, atMMcCaw@PublicPower.org.Accreditation &CertificationAttendees can earn ContinuingEducation Units (CEUs) andProfessional DevelopmentHours (PDHs) for attendingconference sessions. Toreceive CEUs or PDHs,complete the “Verification ofAttendance” form in yourregistration packet. After theconference, APPA will sendyou a certificate of attendancelisting the sessions youattended and the CEUs/PDHsyou have earned.The American Public PowerAssociation meets the criteriafor certification established bythe Authorized ProviderCommission of theInternational Association forContinuing ProfessionalEducation and Training, 1620Eye St. N.W., Suite 615,Washington, DC 20036. APPAeducational practices areconsistent with the criteria forawarding ProfessionalDevelopment Hours (PDHs), asestablished by the NationalCouncil of Examiners forEngineering and Surveying(NCEES). Course eligibility andnumber of CEUs/PDHs mayvary by state.2 56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference

24 Public SquareCleveland, OH 44113T: 216-696-5600F: 216-696-0432RenaissanceCleveland.comLobby LevelSECOND FLOORNetworking BreakfastSafety Awards BreakfastMezzanine LevelTHIRD FLOOROpening ReceptionVendor ExhibitGeneral SessionsConcurrent SessionsCommittee RoundtablesRegistrationRegistrationConference LevelConcurrent SessionsCommittee Roundtables56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference 3

RMonday, April 167 a.m. – 5 p.m.Registration/Information Desk OpenGold Assembly, Mezzanine LevelCONFERENCE7:30 – 8:45 a.m.Networking BreakfastAmbassador Room, Lobby levelPresiding: Danette Scudder, Member Services Manager,Tennessee Valley Public Power Association, Chattanooga Tenn.Meet your public power colleagues and use this opportunity to learnabout each other’s systems, discuss best practices, and build arelationship that you can call upon if ever needed in the future.9 – 10:15 a.m.GENERAL SESSION 1Gold Room, Mezzanine LevelGeneral WelcomeJim Ferrell, President & CEO, Jackson Energy Authority, Jackson,Tenn. and E&O Section ChairHost City WelcomeIvan Henderson, Commissioner, Cleveland Public Power, Cleveland,OhioAPPA Board Chair RemarksWilliam Carroll, General Manager, Greeneville Light and PowerSystem, Greeneville, Tenn.APPA President & CEO AddressMark Crisson, President & CEO, American Public PowerAssociation, Washington, D.C.RP 3 Awards PresentationPaul Allen, Vice President, Operations (Engineering), NashvilleElectric Service, Tenn., and RP3 Panel Immediate Past ChairBrent McKinney, Manager, Electric Transmission & Distribution, CityUtilities of Springfield, Mo., and RP 3 Panel ChairClosing RemarksJim Ferrell, President and CEO, Jackson Energy Authority, Jackson,Tenn., and E&O Section Chair10:45 a.m. – NoonCONCURRENT SESSIONS 1Recommended CEUs .1/PDHs 1.3Effective Management of Electric FieldEmployeesWhitehall Room, Mezzanine LevelThis session will cover the role of field supervisors in an organization,maintaining a safe work environment, leadership, and resolution ofdifficult performance problems. It will also cover the challenges oftransitioning from line crew to team leader and disciplinarian.Speaker: R. John Miner, President, Collaboration Unlimited,Helotes, TexasSmart Grid: Lessons Learned after theSmoke ClearsSeverance Room, Conference LevelHear a panel from various sized utilities describe lessons learned aftersmart grid implementation—including opportunities, benefits andchallenges.Speakers: Bruce Lovelin, Chief Engineer/SystemsEngineering Manager, Central Lincoln PUD, Newport, Ore.,Gene Post, Manager of Electric and Communications,Wadsworth Electric and Communications, Ohio, and SrinivasaVenigalla, Electrical Planning Engineer, Navajo Tribal Authority,Fort Defiance, Ariz.Planning for Widespread System OutagesGeorge Bush Room, Mezzanine LevelAs stewards of your community, it’s important to plan for widespreadsystem outages to restore power quickly and safely. Learn how toensure that the right processes and procedures are in place.Speakers will discuss the preparations and recovery efforts the NewBern Department of Public Utilities performed in preparation for and inresponse to Hurricane Irene in August 2011. They will describe whatworked well and what needed improvement.Speakers: Anthony Lucas, Federal Program Manager,Infrastructure Security & Energy Restoration, U. S. Departmentof Energy, Washington, D.C., and Jon Rynne, Director ofUtilities, City of New Bern, N.C.10:15– 10:45 a.m.Refreshment Break in the Vendor Expo HallRP 3 and Safety Award PicturesExhibit Hall, Mezzanine LevelVisit E&O Expo vendors and to learn about their products andservices. RP3 and Safety Award winner pictures will also be takenat this time. There will be another opportunity to take picturesduring the RP3 and Safety Awards reception.What is Going on in the World ofEPA RegulationsVan Aken Room, Conference LevelThis session will feature an air, water, and waste review from a federallevel. Speakers will detail the regulations that are in effect, delayed orin litigation.Speakers: Theresa Pugh, Director, Environmental Services, andAlex Hofmann, Senior Energy and Environmental ServicesEngineer, American Public Power Association, Washington, D.C.56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference 7

Monday, April 16Noon – 1:15 p.m.Vendor ExpoClosing LuncheonExhibit Hall, Mezzanine LevelAll conference attendees are invitedto attend this lunch for a finalopportunity to see innovative utilitysolutions provided by our Expovendors.1:30 – 2:45 p.m.CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2Recommended CEUs .1/PDHs 1.3APPA Safety Manual UpdatesWhitehall Room, Mezzanine LevelThe chair of APPA’s Safety Manual Revision Task Force will lead thisoverview of the upcoming 15th Edition of the APPA Safety Manual.The speaker will cover impending changes and revisions to themanual, including revised personal protective equipment guidelines, anew substation section, and an improved CPR/first aid/AED section.Other Task Force members will be on hand to answer questionsrelated to the revised Safety Manual.Speaker: Mike Willetts, Director of Job Training and Safety,Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association, Plymouth, Minn.Backhauling Information:Decisions, Decisions, DecisionsSeverance Room, Conference LevelThis presentation will provide an update of various technical trendsinvolving the communications grid and how these trends may impactutility communications networks. Speakers will discuss bandwidthrequirements of a wide range of technologies and highlight howdevices impact dark fiber and/or backhaul services offered by atypical public power utility. They will also cover how different fibers areused in the power grid to perform various functionsSpeaker: Mark Boxer, Applications Engineering Manager,OFS, Norcross, Ga.Operational Excellence Through anExceptional Work ForceGeorge Bush Room, Mezzanine LevelWith new regulations, standards, and technologies being deployed, it’scritical to have the proper work force in place to address newchallenges. This panel discussion will feature different utilities and theapproaches they have employed to ensure a smooth future.Moderator: Janet McTague, Electric Utility Project Mgr., FortCollins Utilities, Ft. Collins, Co.Speakers: Ivan Henderson, Commissioner, Cleveland PublicPower, Cleveland, Ohio, Richard Worsinger, Director of Utilities,City of Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount, NC, and Jason Bird,Superintendent of Electric & Telecommunications, PrincetonMunicipal Utilities, Princeton, IllinoisPlanning for Natural GasVan Aken Room, Conference LevelUtilities looking at natural gas power supply will hear a review and casestudies surrounding permitting, personal training, and purchasing.Speaker: Donald Gruenemeyer, Project Engineer, Samual &Associates, Inc., Findlay, Ohio.System Communication Transmission GenerationPlanning Safety & Control & Distribution Environmental & Fuels8 56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference

3 -4:15 p.m.CONCURRENT SESSIONS 3Recommended CEUs .1/PDHs 1.3Persons of InterestWhitehall Room, Mezzanine LevelThis session will discuss dangers in today’s society,, including coppertheft, drug houses and gangs. Speakers from Los AngelesDepartment of Water and Power will describe steps they take toensure the security of employees and assets.Speakers: Patrick Findley, Director of Security andEmergency Management and Jeffrey Kauf, Supervisor,Revenue Security Unit, Los Angeles Department of Water andPower, Calif.Line Extension PoliciesSeverance Room, Conference LevelHear an operational and engineering perspective on line extensionpolicies and the effect on line extension.Speakers: Phillip Solomon, Energy Services Director, City ofSt. George, Utah; Michael Pope, Engineering Manager,Westerville Electric Division, Ohio; and Brent McKinney,Manager, Electric Transmission & Distribution, City Utilities ofSpringfield, Mo.Smart Maps for Intelligent SystemOperationGeorge Bush Room, Mezzanine LevelDo you need a “smart grid” to have smart operations? Maybe not.Learn how to leverage geographic information system data toimprove system performance by using detailed system models.Speakers: Kevin Kelly, Manager, Groton Electric LightDepartment,, Mass.; and David Herron, Project Manager, SAIC,Energy Environmental and Infrastructure, LLC, Hendersonville, Tenn.Ramping: New Challenges toWind/Fossil Generation fromDecreased Efficiency to Increased EmissionsVan Aken Room, Conference LevelGenerating power that “follows wind” might have some unexpectedlong-term consequences. Examine the operations of wind backed upwith natural gas. The speaker will address ramping wind generatorsup and down against a natural gas unit (simple or combined cycle).The speaker will address the possible losses in the unit’s efficiencyand possible increases in nitrogen oxide emissions resulting from thedrop in efficiency.Speaker: Michael McManus, Product Development Manager forOffshore Wind, Siemens Corp., Orlando, Fla.MondayR4:30 – 6 p.m.RP 3 and SafetyAwards ReceptionAmbassador Room, Lobby LevelAll conference attendees are welcometo join us in celebrating those utilitieswho received RP3 designations andSafety Awards in 2012.Join Burns & McDonnell and Pratt &Whitney and bring your business cardfor a chance to win great door prizes.Winners must be present to win.System Communication Transmission GenerationPlanning Safety & Control & Distribution Environmental & Fuels56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference 9

Tuesday, April 177 a.m. – 5 p.m.Registration/Information Desk OpenGold Assembly, Mezzanine Level7:30 – 8:45 a.m.Safety Awards BreakfastAmbassador Room , Lobby LevelAll conference attendees are invited to attend this breakfast. Join usas we recognize winners of the annual Safety Awards of Excellenceand hear about creating a culture of safety at your utility.Speaker: Darrell Shaw, Safety & Technical Training Specialist,Memphis Light Gas and Water, Tenn.After the awards, keynote speaker Scott Ptak will talk about theimportance of safety rules and procedures and why it’s vital to followthem. Mr. Ptak holds undergraduate and graduate degrees inbusiness, music, adult education, divinity, and organizationaldevelopment and leadership. Most of his experience however comesfrom living life and coaching others through the events in theirs. Hismotto exemplifies his life: “Life is not a journey tothe grave with the intention to arrive safely in apretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skidin sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out,and loudly proclaiming: ‘Wow! What a ride!’”Speaker: Scott Ptak, Manager, Safety, RiskManagement & Environmental Control,Chattanooga, Tenn.9 – 10:15 a.m.GENERAL SESSION 2Recommended CEUs .1/PDHs 1.3Drowning in Data or Swimming in Knowledge?Gold Room, Mezzanine LevelAs utilities embrace “smart” technologies, they’re helping consumersmake informed decisions about energy usage, but they’re alsocollecting copious amounts of data themselves. Learn how tonavigate the sea of data and use information tobuild a stronger utility to take on the challenges ofthe 21st century. The presentation is applicablefor all types of engineering and operationspersonnel.Speaker: Mark Gabriel, Senior VicePresident, Strategy and Business Process,Black & Veatch Corp., Overland Park, Kan.10:30 – 11:45 a.m.CONCURRENT SESSIONS 4Recommended CEUs .1/PDHs 1.3Periodic Requirements in OSHAStandardsWhitehall Room, Mezzanine LevelHear a general overview of OSHA’s 1910.269 standard, includinggeneric recordkeeping and record retention, employee training andjob briefings. The speaker will address continuing education andcertification schedules as well as training and specifications.Speaker: Vernell Roberts, Regional Safety Coordinator & JobTraining & Safety Instructor, Minnesota Municipal UtilitiesAssociation, Plymouth, Minn.DA Integration and CommunicationsSystem PlanningSeverance Room, Conference LevelCommunication challenges when integrating various distributedautomation systems using a variety of IEDs. This session will helphighlight best practices in this area and help you plan properly for thefuture.Speaker: Dan Brancaccio, Principal Consultant, BridgeEnergy Group, Marlborough, Mass.EV Charging Infrastructure PlanningGeorge Bush Room, Mezzanine LevelHear about results from an extensive modeling and simulation effortto study the impacts of different penetration levels, chargingscenarios, and adoption patterns on the design and operation ofelectric distribution systems. More than 50 distribution systems inNorth America were evaluated and general impact conclusionsdeveloped.Speakers: TBDGeothermal – The Ugly Duckling ofRenewablesVan Aken Room, Conference LevelHear an overview on geothermal energy, from ground-source heatpumps and integrating geothermal technology with an electric utilityfor utility enhancement and economic development for a small utility.Speaker: Paul Bony, Director of Residential Markets,Montrose, Colo.System Communication Transmission GenerationPlanning Safety & Control & Distribution Environmental & Fuels10 56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference

RNoon – 1:15 p.m.Demonstration of Energy-Efficient Developments (DEED)LunchAmbassador Room, Lobby LevelWelcoming Remarks: Mike Litterer, Assistant GeneralManager/Operations Manager, Waverly Light and Power, Waverly,IowaAll conference attendees are invited to attend this lunch, courtesyof APPA’s research and grant program, Demonstration ofEnergy-Efficient Developments (DEED). Join us as we honor the2012 DEED Award of Continued Excellence winner and hearfrom a DEED scholarship recipient about his research project.2012 DEED Award of Continued Excellence PresentationThe ACE award was established by the DEED board of directorsin honor of the program’s 20th anniversary in 2000. The awardrecognizes a DEED member utility that has demonstratedcontinued commitment to the DEED program and its ideals,including support of research, development and demonstrations,improving efficiency, renewable resources and support of publicpower.The recipient of the 2012 Award of Continued Excellence is IowaAssociation of Municipal Utilities.DEED Student Project Presentation“Wind Energy Penetration on Power Systems”Speaker: Andrew ClarkeIn this project, sponsored by Santee Cooper, Clemson Universitystudent Andrew Clarke looked at the effects of connectingmultiple wind turbines into a power grid. He used Power Worldsimulator to identify the best placement of wind turbines,completed a wind energy load study, including contingencyanalysis, state estimation, short circuit analysis and dynamicstability.“Wind Energy Penetration on Power Systems”Speaker: Joon-Bok LeeJoon-Bok Lee, part of a University of California, Riverside fourpersonstudent team, will present the results of their project,Grid-Independent Electricity Generation for Remote Areas Basedon a Unitized Regenerative Hydroxide Exchange Membrane FuelCell System. The students designed a regenerative PVelectrolyzerfuel cell system to respond to the biggest challengefacing the implementation of sustainable and renewable energy:the high expense of harnessing such energy and the intermittentnature of these sources.1:30 – 2:45 p.m.CONCURRENT SESSIONS 5Recommended CEUs .1/PDHs 1.3Kaizen: Your Employees Solving All TheirSafety ProblemsWhitehall Room, Mezzanine LevelChanging your safety culture starts with a diagnosis. This reality checkof what your salaried and hourly people truly believe delivers insightsinto cultural strengths and weaknesses. This session will both showand teach the use of simple, highly effective, non-mathematical toolsthat energize an organization to relentlessly pursue and deliver a zeroincidentsafety culture.Speakers: Chris Heimgartner, Assistant General Manager ofDistribution & Engineering Services, Everett, Wash.; and ToddEfird, Senior Safety Consultant, Caterpillar Safety Services,Peoria, Ill.CVR: Are You Missing Out on theseSavings?George Bush Room, Mezzanine LevelThis session will cover using voltage reduction technologies tomanage your peak load.Speakers: Monte Cooper, Vice President of Operations, JacksonEnergy Authority, Tenn.; and Richard Anderson, E/S EngineeringManager, Fayetteville Public Works Commission, N.C.Smart Grid: Best Practices inConsumer EngagementSeverance Room, Conference LevelDepartment of Energy and the National Renewable EnergyLaboratory personnel have met with utilities that are actively workingin the smart grid arena. Among other things, they are encouragingutilities of all sizes to discuss consumer engagement, which has beenprominent in the news. The speaker will share the best practices.Speaker: Steve Hauser, Vice President, Grid Integration,National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Washington, DCSolar Watts to MegawattsVan Aken Room, Conference LevelHear a case study report about the Air Force Academy, 5-MWphotovoltaic project with a successful net metering program.Speakers will also discuss system planning and engineering for largephotovoltaic supply and offer advice on accommodating netmetering.Speaker: Jan Crosby, Assistant City Attorney, ColoradoSprings Utilities, Colorado Springs, Colo., Dwain Duke,Manager, Distribution Planning, CPS Energy, San Antonio, TX,and Robert Rogan, Sr. Manager Business Development,Americas Utility, Sun Power Corporation, Richmnond, CASystem Communication Transmission GenerationPlanning Safety & Control & Distribution Environmental & Fuels56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference 11

Tuesday, April 177 a.m. – 5 p.m.Registration/Information Desk OpenGold Assembly, Mezzanine Level3 – 4:15 p.m.CONCURRENT SESSIONS 6Recommended CEUs .1/PDHs 1.3Conducting an Arc Flash StudyWhitehall Room, Mezzanine LevelThis session will cover how a utility can meet arc flash studyrequirements to make the electric system safer. It will feature casestudies on network, substation, and overhead/undergroundscenarios. The speaker will discuss studies on the hazards of arcflash and outline how they have been conducted.Speaker: Philip Cox, Underground Electric T&D /SpecialProjects Systems Engineer, Memphis Light, Gas and Water,Tenn.Power System Harmonics DistortionGeorge Bush Room, Mezzanine LevelLearn about sources of harmonics on distribution feeders and how toisolate them to improve power quality and minimize losses.Speaker: Hamid Jaffari, Director, Engineering, DanversElectric, Mass.Spread Spectrum -Understanding Your ChoicesSeverance Room, Conference LevelAs utilities continue to implement advanced smart grid technologies,the need for spectrum options grows. Hear about drivers for thegrowing requirements of communications systems and uncover themany spectrum options for municipal utilities that support the evolvingsmart grid environment, including, but not limited to, the 4.9 GHzfrequency band.Speaker: Ken Monro, Vice President, CommunicationsSystems, S&C Electric Co., Chicago, Ill.Emissions Performance Testingat a Newly Permitted Midwest Coal PlantVan Aken Room, Conference LevelHear about emissions performance testing at a newly permitted coalplant. The speaker will discuss permitted emissions limits, controltechnology and challenges faced by the utility.Speakers: Dan Hedrick, Manager of EnvironmentalCompliance, City Utilities of Springfield, Mo. and Brian Adair,Senior Chemical Engineer, Geosyntec, Charlotte, NC4:30 - 5 p.m.Explore the HubGold Room, Mezzanine LevelAPPA’s listsevers are becoming “smart” also - we’rerolling out a new online community called the “Hub.”Using the platform you can easily find your publicpower collegues, respond to discussions frommessages and more. We encourage to bring yourlaptops, iPads, or other web-accessible devices to thissession to explore the Hub with us.Speaker: Mary Rufe, Library Director,American Public Power Association,Washington, D.C.System Communication Transmission GenerationPlanning Safety & Control & Distribution Environmental & Fuels12 56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference

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APPA Safety Award WinnersFor Excellence in 2011Utility State Place Incidence Rate Worker HoursGroup A – for systems with less than 15,000 worker-hours of exposureCity Utilities Richland Center..................................................................WI...........................First...........................0 ..........................14214Sioux Center Municipal Electric Utility ....................................................IA ...........................First...........................0 ..........................14000Osage Municipal Utility...........................................................................IA ...........................First...........................0 ..........................13755St. Clairsville Light & Power ..................................................................OH ..........................First...........................0 ..........................13673Reedsburg Utility Commission .............................................................WI...........................First...........................0 ..........................12646City of Lincolnton ..................................................................................NC ..........................First...........................0 ..........................12511Sumner Municipal Light Plant ................................................................IA ...........................First...........................0 ..........................12480Colorado River Commission .................................................................NV ..........................First...........................0 ..........................12480City of Safford........................................................................................AZ...........................First...........................0 ..........................12000Columbus Water and Light....................................................................WI...........................First...........................0 ..........................11353Coon Rapids Municipal Utilities..............................................................IA ...........................First...........................0 ..........................10400Middletown Borough Electric ................................................................PA...........................First...........................0 ..........................10400Perkasie Borough Electric .....................................................................PA...........................First...........................0 ..........................10400Lewes Board of Public Works...............................................................DE ..........................First...........................0 ...........................7728Lodi Utilities - Lodi Municipal Light and Water Utilities...........................WI...........................First...........................0 ...........................7360Town of Hertford ...................................................................................NC ..........................First...........................0 ...........................6587Grand Marais Public Utility....................................................................MN..........................First...........................0 ...........................6264Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility ...................................................CA ..........................First...........................0 ...........................5960Northern Iowa Municipal Electric Cooperative Association *..................IA ...........................First...........................0 ...........................4160Edgerton Utilities...................................................................................OH ..........................First...........................0 ...........................3971Village of Muscoda ................................................................................WI...........................First...........................0 ...........................3912New Holstein Utilities .............................................................................WI........................Second ....................15.25.......................13117Sleepy Eye Public Utility........................................................................MN .........................Third ......................17.48.......................11440Village of Sherburne..............................................................................NY...............Honorable Mention ...........17.86.......................11197Group B – for systems with 15,000 to 29,999 worker-hours of exposureCity of Crete ..........................................................................................NE ..........................First...........................0 ..........................29540City of Rock Falls ...................................................................................IL ...........................First...........................0 ..........................27040Payson City Municipal Power & Light....................................................UT ..........................First...........................0 ..........................27040Rice Lake Utilities .................................................................................WI...........................First...........................0 ..........................26901City of Seaford ......................................................................................DE ..........................First...........................0 ..........................26120Municipal Commission of Boonville.......................................................NY ..........................First...........................0 ..........................24709New Prague Utilities Commission.........................................................MN..........................First...........................0 ..........................23785Milton-Freewater City Light & Power.....................................................OR ..........................First...........................0 ..........................22880Waunakee Utilities .................................................................................WI...........................First...........................0 ..........................21853Worthington Public Utilities ...................................................................MN..........................First...........................0 ..........................21424City of Cody..........................................................................................WY..........................First...........................0 ..........................21158Washington City Power.........................................................................UT ..........................First...........................0 ..........................19840City of Breese Municipal Utilities ............................................................IL ...........................First...........................0 ..........................18688Hibbing Public Utilities ..........................................................................MN..........................First...........................0 ..........................18172Brodhead Water & Light........................................................................WI...........................First...........................0 ..........................15637River Falls Municipal Utilities ..................................................................WI...........................First...........................0 ..........................15149Lowell Light & Power.............................................................................MI........................Second .....................8.41........................23777City of Starke.........................................................................................FL ..........................Third .......................8.80........................22720Two Rivers Water & Light.......................................................................WI...............Honorable Mention ............9.20........................21732Group C – for systems with 30,000 to 59,999 worker-hours of exposureBryan Municipal Utilities ........................................................................OH ..........................First...........................0 ..........................58360City of Winfield Electric..........................................................................KS ..........................First...........................0 ..........................57111Springville City Municipal Power & Light................................................UT ..........................First...........................0 ..........................56160City of Mesa - Energy Resources Electric Utility....................................AZ...........................First...........................0 ..........................54080City of Gillette Electrical Services ..........................................................WY..........................First...........................0 ..........................52000Shelby Division of Electric & Telecommunications.................................OH ..........................First...........................0 ..........................49209Chillicothe Municipal Utilities .................................................................MO..........................First...........................0 ..........................47935Sturgeon Bay Utilities ............................................................................WI...........................First...........................0 ..........................44644Erwin Utilities .........................................................................................TN ..........................First...........................0 ..........................44310City of Bowling Green Municipal Utilities ...............................................OH ..........................First...........................0 ..........................44211Mayfield Electric & Water Systems........................................................KY ..........................First...........................0 ..........................41014Pascoag Utility District ...........................................................................RI ...........................First...........................0 ..........................39520Greer CPW ...........................................................................................SC ..........................First...........................0 ..........................38699City Of Higginsville ................................................................................MO..........................First...........................0 ..........................38000City of Monroe North Carolina ..............................................................NC ..........................First...........................0 ..........................3784516 56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference

APPA Safety Award WinnersFor Excellence in 2011Utility State Place Incidence Rate Worker HoursCity of Princeton Electric Department ....................................................IL ...........................First...........................0 ..........................35360Tuscumbia Electric Department ............................................................AL...........................First...........................0 ..........................33280City of Oconomowoc Utilites.................................................................WI...........................First...........................0 ..........................33280Stoughton Utilities .................................................................................WI...........................First...........................0 ..........................30087Marshall Municipal Utilities ....................................................................MN .......................Second .....................3.81........................52542Marblehead Municipal Light Department..............................................MA .........................Third .......................3.88........................51522Massena Electric Department...............................................................NY...............Honorable Mention ............4.88........................41024Group D – for systems with 60,000 to 109,999 worker-hours of exposure....Harrisonburg Electric Commission ........................................................VA...........................First...........................0 ..........................90520Dyersburg Electric System....................................................................TN ..........................First...........................0 ..........................69847New River Light and Power ..................................................................NC ..........................First...........................0 ..........................62400Homestead Energy Services .................................................................FL........................Second .....................1.94.......................103164Hopkinsville Electric System..................................................................KY..........................Third .......................2.03........................98497City of Leesburg ....................................................................................FL...............Honorable Mention ............2.14........................93600Group E – for systems with 110,000 to 249,999 worker-hours of exposureCity of Concord.....................................................................................NC ..........................First...........................0 .........................115909Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority *.................................................OK ..........................First...........................0 .........................120640Athens Utilities Board ............................................................................TN ..........................First...........................0 .........................110000Bristol Tennessee Essential Services.....................................................TN ..........................First...........................0 .........................144598City of St. George..................................................................................UT ..........................First...........................0 .........................114610City of Danville - Utilities Department.....................................................VA...........................First...........................0 .........................143520WPPI Energy *.......................................................................................WI...........................First...........................0 .........................193440City of Vero Beach.................................................................................FL........................Second .....................1.20.......................166893City of College Station ...........................................................................TX........................Second .....................1.48.......................135200Paducah Power System .......................................................................KY..........................Third .......................1.65.......................121462Bowling Green Municipal Utilities...........................................................KY...............Honorable Mention ............1.82.......................219243Group F – for systems with 250,000 to 999,999 worker-hours of exposureNorthern California Power Agency *......................................................CA ..........................First...........................0 .........................291485Fayetteville Public Works Commission..................................................NC ..........................First ........................0.32.......................617779Lafayette Utilities System.......................................................................LA........................Second .....................0.99.......................404000Southwestern Power Administration #..................................................OK..........................Third .......................1.28.......................313082Texas Municipal Power Agency *...........................................................TX ..........................Third .......................2.33.......................343183Knoxville Utilities Board .........................................................................TN..........................Third .......................2.57.......................777903Muscatine Power & Water .....................................................................IA ...............Honorable Mention ............2.85.......................421048Group G – for systems with 1,000,000 to 3,999,999 worker-hours of exposureGuam Power Authority.......................................................................GUAM .......................First ........................0.77......................1042661Santee Cooper......................................................................................SC .......................Second .....................1.03......................3690035Western Area Power Administration # ..................................................CO .........................Third .......................1.45......................2623876New York Power Authority ....................................................................NY..........................Third .......................1.56......................3078092Lakeland Electric ...................................................................................FL...............Honorable Mention ............4.23......................1324151Group H – for systems with 4,000,000 or more worker-hours of exposureNebraska Public Power District.............................................................NE ..........................First ........................1.08......................4465106Salt River Project...................................................................................AZ........................Second .....................1.10.....................11684649JEA........................................................................................................FL ..........................Third .......................1.34......................4174392Omaha Public Power District ................................................................NE...............Honorable Mention ............2.13......................4779341* Joint Action Agency# Federal Power Agency56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference 17

2011-2012APPA Engineering &Operations Section andCommittee OfficersSection Officers, back row (left toright), David Lynch, Marquette Board ofLight & Power; Richard Griffith, ColoradoSprings Utilities; Craig Preston, BryanMunicipal Utilities; James (Jim) French,Wyandotte Municipal Services; MikeWilletts, Minnesota Municipal UtilitiesAssociation. Front row (left to right),Rodney Solak, Traverse City Light & Power;Jim Ferrell, Jackson Energy Authority; JudyVisscher, Holland Board of Public Works;Kevin Sullivan, Reading Municipal LightDepartment; Ramon Abueg, GlendaleWater and Power; Hamid Jaffari, DanversElectric Division; Darrell Shaw, MemphisLight, Gas and Water. Officers NotPictured: Steve Kulig, Jamestown Board ofPublic Works; Bob Rumbaugh, AmericanMunicipal Power, Inc.SectionMr. Jim Ferrell, ChairPresident and CEOJackson Energy AuthorityJackson, TNMr. Mike Willetts, Vice ChairDirector of Job Training & SafetyMinnesota Municipal Utilities AssociationPlymouth, MNCommunications& ControlMr. Kevin Sullivan, ChairEngineering & Operations ManagerReading Municipal Light Dept.Reading, MAMr. Craig Preston, Vice ChairAssistant DirectorBryan Municipal UtilitiesBryan, TXEnvironmentalMr. Richard Griffith, ChairSenior Attorney – UtilitiesColorado Springs UtilitiesColorado Springs, COMs. Judy Visscher, Vice ChairEnvironmental Regulatory SpecialistHolland Board of Public WorksHolland, MIGeneration & FuelsMr. James French, ChairAssistant to the General ManagerWyandotte Municipal ServicesWyandotte, MIMr. Steve Kulig, Vice ChairOperations ManagerJamestown Board of Public WorksJamestown, NYSafetyMr. Darrell Shaw, ChairSafety & Technical Training SpecialistMemphis Light, Gas and Water TrainingCenterMemphis, TNMr. Bob Rumbaugh, Vice ChairEnergy Services ConsultantAmerican Municipal Power, Inc.Columbus, OhioSystem PlanningMr. Hamid Jaffari, ChairDirector, EngineeringDanvers Electric DivisionDanvers, MAMr. David Lynch, Vice ChairSuperintendent of DistributionMarquette Board of Light & PowerMarquette, MITransmission &DistributionMr. Rodney Solak, ChairLine SuperintendentTraverse City Light & PowerTraverse City, MIMr. Ramon Abueg, Vice ChairAssistant General ManagerGlendale Water & PowerGlendale, CA18 56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference

2012 APPA Engineering & Operations Technical ConferenceVendor Expo Show GuideExhibit Hall/Grand Ballroom, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland, OhioThe Expo is only open during these times. Please visit all vendors to learn how their products and services can benefi t your utility.Sunday, April 15 ......... 4:30 – 7 p.m. .................Vendor Expo Opening and Conference Welcome ReceptionMonday, April 16 ......... 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. ........Vendor Expo Refreshment BreakNoon – 1:15 p.m. ...........Vendor Expo Closing Lunch56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference 1956th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference 1

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Vendor Expo Show GuideVendor Booth Vendor BoothALBARRIE GEOCOMPOSITES, LTD. ................................................................. 47AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER ...................................................................... 91AMETEK POWER INSTRUMENTS .................................................................... 93APPA HUB ........................................................................................... 103, 104ARCHWOOD PROTECTION ............................................................................. 27ASHLAWN ENERGY, LLC ............................................................................... 15AVO TRAINING INSTITUTE, INC. ........................................................................ 9BELL LUMBER & POLE .................................................................................. 90BLACK & VEATCH .......................................................................................... 54BROWN WOOD PRESERVING CO. INC. ............................................................ 41BUCKINGHAM MFG........................................................................................ 53CBS ARCSAFE ............................................................................................... 95CE POWER SOLUTIONS LLC ........................................................................ 105C.I. AGENT SOLUTIONS .................................................................................. 97CERTIFIED ELECTRICAL SAFETYGEAR, INC. .................................................... 33CLEAVELAND/PRICE INC. ............................................................................... 48COMMSCOPE................................................................................................ 98CONSERT (HOMETOWN CONNECTIONS AREA BOOTHS) ..............................1-14DAKOTA SOFTWARE CORPORATION ................................................................ 5DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP ............................................................................. 19DEMONSTRATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT DEVELOPMENTS (DEED) ...... 103, 104DIS-TRAN PACKAGED SUBSTATIONS.............................................................. 20DIVERSIFIED SERVICES ................................................................................. 38EFACEC ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEMS ....................................................... 52ELECTRIC MOTION COMPANY ...................................................................... 64ELECTSOLVE (HOMETOWN CONNECTIONS BOOTHS) ...................................1-14ELSPEC NORTH AMERICA ........................................................................... 106ELSTER (HOMETOWN CONNECTIONS BOOTHS) ..........................................1-14EVLUMA ........................................................................................................ 30EYE LIGHTING .................................................................................................. 8FINLEY ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. ............................................................ 45FUTURA SYSTEMS, INC. ................................................................................. 31GANNON UNIVERSITY .................................................................................. 109HOMETOWN CONNECTIONS (HOMETOWN CONNECTIONS BOOTHS) ...........1-14IKEGPS ......................................................................................................... 94ITRON, INC. .................................................................................................. 34JORDAN TRANSFORMER ............................................................................... 44LAMINATED WOOD SYSTEMS, INC. ................................................................ 37LANDIS+GYR ................................................................................................ 65MILSOFT UTILITY SOLUTIONS (HOMETOWN CONNECTIONS BOOTHS) ..........1-14MONITOR MAPBOARD SYSTEMS, LLC ........................................................... 69MPOWER INNOVATIONS ............................................................................... 96MULTISPEAK ................................................................................................. 66N-DIMENSION SOLUTIONS (HOMETOWN CONNECTIONS BOOTHS) ..............1-14NESCO SALES & RENTALS ............................................................................. 92NOVINIUM ..................................................................................................... 24OMICRON ELECTRONICS CORP. USA ........................................................ 21, 22OSMOSE UTILITIES SERVICES, INC. .............................................................. 110OWL COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES .................................................................. 7PENCELL PLASTICS ....................................................................................... 18POWER SYSTEM ENGINEERING, INC. .............................................................. 40PRATT & WHITNEY POWER SYSTEMS ............................................................ 46PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS ....................................................................... 25PURE FILTER SOLUTIONS ............................................................................... 39QUALITROL ................................................................................................... 68REC SOLAR, INC. ........................................................................................... 23RFL ELECTRONICS ....................................................................................... 26ROOM SOLUTIONS ........................................................................................ 67S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY ............................................................................. 50SEGA INC. ..................................................................................................... 16SOLAR TURBINES INCORPORATED ................................................................ 32SOLON MANUFACTURING COMPANY ............................................................. 99SOUTHWEST MICROWAVE, INC. ....................................................................... 6SPECTRUM SYSTEMS, INC. ............................................................................ 51SPIDA SOFTWARE ......................................................................................... 35STANDARD SOLAR ..................................................................................... 100SURVALENT TECHNOLOGY (HOMETOWN CONNECTIONS BOOTHS) ..............1-14TECH PRODUCTS, INC. ................................................................................ 101TENNESSEE VALLEY PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION (TVPPA) .......................... 49TESTO ........................................................................................................ 102THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE SUPPLY COMPANY .............................................. 28TRANTECH RADIATOR PRODUCTS, INC. ......................................................... 43TREES, INC. ................................................................................................... 36UTILISMART CORPORATION ......................................................................... 107UTILX CORPORATION..................................................................................... 10V&S SCHULER ENGINEERING, INC. ................................................................. 17WESCHLER INSTRUMENTS ............................................................................ 42WESTEX ........................................................................................................ 55ZEQUANOX BY MBI ........................................................................................ 2956th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference 21

Gold SponsorAshlawn Energy, LLCBOOTH 15Anne Marie Whittakeramw@ashlawnenergy.com703-461-3600 x. 4www.ashlawnenergy.comAshlawn Energy’s VanCharge vanadium redox fl ow battery energy storagesolution enables communities to incorporate wind and solar energy andreduces high demand charges charged by utilities. It also allows municipalpower to produce power at non-peak times and store it for use during timesof peak need. Ashlawn’s VanCharge is a regenerative fuel cell system thatstores electricity at multi-megawatt levels. Safe and cost effective, it is 100%manufactured in Ohio, USA.AVO Training Institute, Inc.BOOTH 9Therese Winslowtherese.winslow@avotraining.com214-330-3559www.avotraining.comAVO helps organizations manage electrical hazards through proper equipmentapplication, maintenance procedures and safe work practices. To learn moreabout our hands-on maintenance training programs, engineering studies andsafety solutions visit www.avotraining.com.Bell Lumber & PoleBOOTH 90Sarah Dunlavysarah.dunlavy@blpole.com715-492-0188www.bellpole.comFor 100 years, Bell Lumber & Pole has been supplying quality wood solutionsto the specifi cations of utility companies throughout North America. BLPproduces and processes Western Red Cedar, Red Pine, Southern Yellow Pine,and Douglas Fir. Contact us for all your wood pole needs at (651) 633-4334 orat www.blpole.com.Platinum SponsorBlack & VeatchBOOTH 54Dena BuzalasBuzalasD@bv.com913-458-3816www.bv.comBlack & Veatch (www.bv.com) is a global leader in the consulting, engineering,construction and operation of what the world needs now and in the future inthe crucial areas of energy, water and telecommunications and in providingup-to-the-minute services in the fast changing federal and environmental markets.Founded in 1915, the employee-owned, $2.3 billion company operatesout of more than 110 offi ces worldwide and has completed projects in morethan 100 countries.Brown Wood Preserving Co., Inc.BOOTH 41Kristy Mitchellkristy@brownwoodpoles.com502-424-9175www.brownwoodpoles.comBrown Wood focuses exclusively on pressure-treated wood poles and handleseverything from timber selection through pole delivery right to the customer’syard or installation site. Stringent quality control measures are in place andBrown conducts inspections after every phase of the production process.Provides 24-hour emergency service, customized products, inventory services,and much more.56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference 23

Buckingham Mfg.BOOTH 53Chris DeLaVeracdelavera@buckinghammfg.com607-773-2400www.buckinghammfg.comBuckingham is the leading manufacturer of fall protection and safety equipmentfor individuals working at heights! Please stop by to see our newproducts.CBS ArcSafeBOOTH 95Kristin Zimmererinfo@cbsarcsafe.com940-382-4411www.CBSArcSafe.comCBS ArcSafe universal circuit breaker remote racking systems increasessafety for personnel by enabling the technician to rack low & medium voltagedraw-out circuit breakers while standing outside the arc fl ash boundary. CBSArcSafe remote racking solutions are a safe alternative to manually rackingcircuit breakers which reduces the requirement for personnel to wear a full arcfl ash hazard suit.CE Power Solutions, LLCBooth 105Mark McCloyinfo@cepower.net513-218-0520www.cepower.netC.I. Agent SolutionsBOOTH 97Terry Mastersterry@ciagent.com502-267-0101www.ciagent.comC.I.Agent Solutions is a global leader in the design and manufacturing ofcustom engineered passive and active Secondary Containment and DiversionMethods. We help electrical companies throughout the U.S. meet EPA Regulation40 CFR112.1 for Secondary Containment. C.I.Agent Barrier Booms andPolyvinyl Blankets can be installed at existing or new substations for a fractionof the cost of alternative methods and usually in one day. Our stormwaterfi ltration products meet EPA Phase II Stormwater requirements.Certified Electrical Safetygear, Inc.BOOTH 33Bob Clarkrclark@pipusa.com518-861-0133www.pipusa.comCertifi ed Electrical Safteygear, Inc. (CESG) is a manufacturer and distributorof insulated and leading edge technology composite tools. Manufacturedfrom braided, military grade fi berglass compound over a tough polymer core,composite tools combine the latest in space age materials technology withtraditional heat treated steel tips in a unique family of products ideal for thesafety-minded professional tool user. CESG also offers a wide range of PPE forindividuals requiring protection from electrical hazards & arc fl ash.24 56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference

Cleaveland/Price Inc.BOOTH 48Anson Sageasage@cleavelandprice.com724-864-4177www.cleavelandprice.comCleaveland/Price designs and builds motor operators and controllers for useon various manufacturer’ switches. The controllers enable utilities to integrateoverhead switches, underground switches, and padmounted switches intotheir SCADA system using a common control package. Digital inputs thatreport the readiness of the controller are incorporated into the controller designand are the key to reliable switching. The control package is interoperablewith any communications equipment to provide a low-risk switch automationsolution.CommScopeBOOTH 98Katy Cobbkcobb@commscope.com828-431-9823www.commscope.comIt’s a high-bandwidth world. Network operators face an escalating demandfor digital voice, high-speed data, and high-defi nition video, as well as newtechnologies like fi ber to the home and 3D TV. CommScope provides innovativeoptical and RF infrastructure solutions that help operators plan, deploy, andmaintain services to residential and commercial customers.Consert Inc.Hometown Connections Booths 1-14Jeff Ebiharajebihara@consert.com616-218-9444www.consert.comConsert offers the most complete real-time, energy management and conservationecosystem available today. Consert’s Energy Management Solutiongives energy conservation the attributes of generation and offers utilities theopportunity to gain operational savings, address peak load with measurableand verifi able certainty, and realize new revenue streams, all by empoweringconsumers to set, monitor and reduce energy consumptionDakota Software CorporationBOOTH 5Arlene Davidsonadavidson@dakotasoft.com216-765-7100x 131www.dakotasoft.comDakota Software Corporation has been providing EHS management softwareto regulated industries, consultants and government since 1988. Dakota’sprimary differentiator is the integration of regulatory content with the softwaretools. Dakota’s ProActivity Suite of software ensures that enterprises areidentifying all applicable requirements, communicating substantive regulatorychanges that directly affect site operations and providing executive dashboardvisibility into EHS compliance and carbon management activities across theenterprise. Dakota’s Suite of products, Profi ler, Auditor, Tracer, Scout andMetrics can be used in combination or independently to proactively managecompliance at the point of control.Davey Resource GroupBOOTH 19David Terrydave.terry@davey.com636-448-2018www.davey.com/drgLeader in Asset and Vegetation Management Solutions. From GPS FieldInventories/Verfi cations thru Vegetation Planning and Contract Personnel, DRGhas the right solutions for you.56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference 25

RDemonstration of Energy EfficientDevelopments (DEED)BOOTHS 103,104Michele Suddlesonmsuddleson@publicpower,org202-467-2960www.publicpower.org/DEEDDEED is APPA’s research and grant program. Since 1980, DEED has pooledpublic power dollars to fund innovative research and demonstration projects.These projects have enabled its members to increase effi ciencies, investigatenew technologies, offer new services, and improve processes and practices tobetter serve customers. The DEED Program magnifi es public power’s impacton the future technologies and best practices of the electric industry. DEED isa potential funding source for your innovative utility projects, a tool for studentassistance at your utility, a knowledge resource for all your utility’s departments,and an avenue towards recognition. Visit Michele Suddleson, DEEDProgram Director, to learn more.DIS-TRAN Packaged SubstationsBOOTH 20John HalleJohn.Halle@distran.com318-277-1675www.distran.comDIS-TRAN specializes in the design and supply of high-voltage, open-airsubstations and switchyards. We approach each project as an opportunityto improve our customers’ success by providing innovative designs, effi cientmaterial logistics, and successful partnering strategies. Our fast, friendly, andexperienced staff is dedicated to supporting you and your project at everyphase from development through close-out. We are confi dent that DIS-TRANCAN MAKE YOUR PROJECT HAPPEN! Please contact us today to learn moreabout the DIS-TRAN DIFFERENCE!Diversified ServicesBOOTH 38Tiffany Hardwickthardwick@wearediversifi ed.com256-773-1665www.wearediversifi ed.comServing the energy sector for over 25 years, Diversifi ed Services specializesin distribution, transmission and substation construction as well as stormresponse services. We invest substantially in safety, training, equipment andtools to enhance our employee’s ability to serve our clients. We invite you tocall us to discuss how Diversifi ed can partner with you to solve your utilitychallanges.Efacec Advanced Control SystemsBOOTH 52Frank Sublettacs.sales@efacec.com800-831-7223www.efacec.comEfacec ACS provides state-of-the-art automation systems to utilities worldwide.Our Smart Grid technology includes advanced DMS/OMS and DA solutionsthat deliver rapid self-healing and feeder optimization. We also provide EMS,substation/feeder automation and enterprise business intelligence solutions.Our sophisticated lineup of fi eld-proven substation controllers and feeder RTUsoffer reliable, secure automation. Our innovative technologies are helpingutilities build the next generation grid. Let us help you become a Utility of theFuture-today.Electric Motion CompanyBOOTH 64Derick Rodriguezderick@electricmotioncompany.com860-379-8515www.electricmotioncompany.comManufacturer of Bonding and Grounding Products. Special emphsis on customdesigning products. New product includes a self-support stanchion for attachingarc-blankets in a network vault to protect cable splicers at work.26 56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference

ElectSolveHometown Connections Booths 1-14Steve Bellsbell@electsolve.com512-656-0004www.electsolve.comElectSolve provides technical, management and consulting services andtechnology platforms for Smart Grid control, monitoring and automation.ElectSolve’s fl agship product, uCentra ® , Operational Data Management System(ODMS), is a proven and vendor neutral next-generation meter data managementsystem (MDMS) that provides an integration platform for AMI/AMR, CIS,SCADA, OMS, EA/GIS, demand response and distribution automation managementsystems. uCentra® provides full 360-degree view of all operational datawith centralized management, analytics, and optimization.Elspec North AmericaBOOTH 106Kathryn Smithksmith@elspecna.com815-266-6036www.elspecna.comElster Solutions, LLCHometown Connections Booths 1-14Patrick Corriganpat.m.corrigan@us.elster.com919-212-5071www.elsterelectricity.comElster (NYSE: ELT) is one of the world’s largest electricity, gas and watermeasurement and control providers. Its products and solutions are widely usedby utilities in the traditional and emerging Smart Grid markets with over 200million metering devices deployed. Elster sells its products and services inmore than 130 countries across residential, commercial and industrial applications.www.elster.comevlumaGold SponsorEvlumaBOOTH 30David Tanonisdtanonis@evluma.com925-998-4297www.evluma.comEvluma manufactures energy effi cient, LED lighting products that assistutilities, electric companies, contractors and consumers to retrofi t existingHID and incandescent fi xtures. Evluma Clearlight’s are for use in outdoor dusktill-dawn,and soffi t fi xtures. The Evluma Omnipar line of adjustable outputLED retrofi ts is designed for use in recessed can lighting, garage fi xtures andcanopies. Evluma is located in Seattle, Wash.Gold SponsorEYE LightingBOOTH 8Karl Mansfi eldkarl.mansfi eld@eyelighting.com888-665-2677www.eyelighting.comEYE Lighting high performance products are known for excellent color rendering,long-life, reliability, and superior quality-testimony to its ISO Certifi cations.EYE is the only lighting company in the world with an ISO 17025 accreditedlab under the same roof as manufacturing. Every day satisfi ed customersspecify EYE Lighting products to reduce energy use, save money, and meetsustainability goals.56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference 27

RFinley Engineering Company, Inc.BOOTH 45Phillip Carrollp.carroll@fecinc.com417-682-5531www.fecinc.comFinley Engineering Company, Inc. established in 1953 in Lamar, Missouri, isa multi-disciplined organization offering professional engineering, surveying,mapping, environmental and right-of-way services to the electric utility, communications,and related industries.Futura Systems, Inc.BOOTH 31Dennis Mooredennism@futuragis.com678-906-2577www.futuragis.comFutura Systems, Inc. provides a single point of data entry with live two-wayintegration that links our suite of applications to your CIS and BIS. Futura’scomplete ESRI-based solutions include Mapping, Staking, OMS and AssetTracking. Data fi elds are fl exible and confi gurable.Gannon UniversityBooth 109Marshall Gracemgrace@online.gannon.edu877-497-5854http://online.gannon.edu/Gannon University: Since 1925, Gannon University has been a private Jesuitinstitution in Erie Pennsylvania. The online engineering management programcurriculum blends the best in advanced engineering studies and advancedcoursework in business. Engineering professionals who complete GannonUniversity’s MS-EM are poised to assume additional leadership responsibilitiesto advance their career.Hometown ConnectionsHometown Connections Booths 1-14Tim Blodgetttblodgett@hometownconnections.com303-526-4515www.hometownconnections.comHometown Connections is a utility services subsidiary of the American PublicPower Association (APPA). Hometown Connections secures discounted pricing,group packaging and high levels of service for members of the American PublicPower Association. Hometown Connections makes products and servicesdirectly available in every part of the country through its direct sales staff andalliances with 21 public power joint action agencies, state associations andindividual utilities.ikeGPSBOOTH 94Richard Taylorrichard.taylor@ikegps.com281-681-0356www.ikeGPS.comikeGPS offers a set of industry leading fi eld data capture solutions for PowerUtilities. The ike Utility Solution offers purpose built software and hardware for;Pole Audit or Joint Use Survey, Vegetation Management and integration withthe Power Lines Systems PLS-CADD solution.One touch of a button captures all the data you need to manage assets oreven assess their structural integrity. ikeGPS is the unique integration of GPS,digital camera, laser range fi nder, compass and computer: you capture all thedata remotely, one man can measure all the attachement on a pole in about20% of the time it use to take a crew of three.28 56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference

Itron, Inc.BOOTH 34Mark BrussMark.Bruss@Itron.com314-406-4561www.itron.comItron is the leading provider of energy and water management solutionsfor nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer innovative, end-to-endsolutions that include electricity, gas, water and heat measurement andcontrol technology; communication technologies; data collection and analysissoftware; and professional services. With nearly 10,000 employees doingbusiness in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsiblyand effi ciently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainablefuture, start here: www.itron.com.Jordan TransformerBOOTH 44Jason Drobnickjasond@jordantransformer.com952-492-8010www.jordantransformer.comJordan Transformer specializes in remanufacturing, rewinding and repairingSubstation, Mobile, GSU, Auxiliary, Station Power, Start-Up, and Furnacetransformers up to 60 MVA and 161 kV. Testing is conducted per ANSI/IEEEStandards including Impulse, Partial Discharge and Temperature Rise Tests.We offer full Field Service capabilities including turnkey projects, oil processing,new installations, gasket repair, LTC repair and more. We purchase usedelectrically good or failed transformers to be either remanufactured or reconditionedand subsequently resold.Laminated Wood Systems, Inc.BOOTH 37Doug Kotildkotil@lwsinc.com402-643-4708www.lwsinc.comLaminated Wood Systems, Inc. offers E-LAM ® engineered laminated woodT&D structures through 170’, the patented PoleEnforcer ® groundline reinforcementsystem, patented PhaseRaiser ® structure lifting system, and PRS ® polereclassifi cation system.Landis+GyrBOOTH 65Dave Connakerdave.connaker@landisgyr.com218-562-4877www.landisgyr.com/naLandis+Gyr is a worldwide leader in electricity metering with a preeminentposition in advanced or smart metering systems, an essential component inglobal efforts to upgrade energy distribution systems and enable power tobe distributed more effi ciently and reliably. We offer the broadest portfolio ofproducts and services in the electricity metering industry including integratedAMI solutions, networking communication systems and software, meters,data management, distribution automation and services. For more informationabout Landis+Gyr, please visit www.landisgyr.com.Gold SponsorMilsoft Utility SolutionsHometown ConnectionsBooths 1-14Ervin Taylorervin.taylor@milsoft.com800-344-5647www.milsoft.comMilsoft Utility Solutions has proudly served the electrical utility industry formore than 20 years. What began with WindMil®, a state-of-the-art engineeringanalysis system, has evolved into a complete utility solution. The addition ofthe PORCHE interactive voice response system, DisSPatch® outage managementsystem, and WindMilMap mapping solution, allows Milsoft to offer utilitiesan unparalleled, fully-integrated, single solution for managing the day-to-dayoperations of utility as well as major outages.56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference 29

Monitor Mapboard Systems, LLCBOOTH 69Vince Blaeservince.blaeser@mapboard.com614-506-1566www.mapboard.comMonitor Mapboard Systems, LLC is a recognized leader and innovator of realtimesystem mapboard displays used within 24/7 utility operations centers.mPower InnovationsBOOTH 96Jason Brownjbrown@mpowerinnovations.com616-240-8810www.mpowerinnovations.commPower develops leading edge, user friendly, software solutions (IntegratorGIS, OMS, AMI, MDM and other Smart Grid integration tools) and provides allsupporting services and consultation to allow total control and ownership bythe client. Our do it yourself, user confi gurable solutions will be featured atour booth and in Monday’s Concurrent Session III “Smart Maps for IntelligentSystem Operation” Join our managers and customers for drinks and midnightmunchies in our hospitality suite Monday evening.MultiSpeakBOOTH 66Bob Saintrobert.saint@nreca.coop703-907-5863www.multispeak.orgThe MultiSpeak ® Initiative is a collaboration of NRECA, software vendors,consultants,and utilities. The initiative has developed and continues to expanda standard that defi nes interfaces among software applications commonlyused by electric distribution utilities and that facilitates interoperability.N-Dimension SolutionsHometown Connections Booths 1-14Doug Westlunddoug.westlund@n-dimension.com416-997-8833www.n-dimension.comN-Dimension Solutions is the cyber security solutions partner for HometownConnections. N-Dimension provides professional services and technical solutionsfor complete cyber security protection for public power utilities.Gold SponsorNESCO Sales & RentalsBOOTH 92Bob Brumleybob@@nescosales.com800-252-0043www.nescosales.comNESCO Sales & Rentals has over 1,500 new & used bucket trucks, diggerderricks, truck cranes, pressure diggers, aerial platforms, sign trucks, pullers,tensioners, reel trailers, pole trailers, underground equipment, cable rodders,cable pullers, mini diggers, service trucks, utility trucks, augers and more.Equipment locations throughout the United States and Canada. Fully inspectedand tested for safety and reliability. Nationwide service and repair network.Flexible rent, lease, and rent-to-purchase options.30 56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference

NOVINIUMBOOTH 24Richard Brintonrich.brinton@novinium.com206-355-2727www.novinium.comAre your 20 year old underground cables failing at an increasing rate? Worse,are you facing a cable replacement program that you cannot afford? Novinium,the technology leader in cable rejuvenation, can extend the life of these cablesanother 40 years for less than the cost of cable replacement. The installation isfast and you can capitalize the cost of rejuvenation and fault repair. It’s time tostart thinking of your cable as a renewable resource.OMICRON electronics Corp. USABOOTH 21, 22Wayne Bishopinfo@omicronusa.com1-800-OMICRONwww.omicronusa.comInnovative testing and diagnostic solutions for the electric power industryincluding test instruments for power transformers, CTs, protective relays, andall substation apparatus. Specialized tests include SFRA, dielectric frequencyresponse, and Partial Discharge (PD).Osmose Utilities Services, Inc.BOOTH 110John DuValjduval@osmose.com716-725-7132www.osmose.comOsmose provides professional inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitationservices for aging T&D infrastructure. Osmose also provides utility data solutionsand engineering services - from GIS related fi eld surveys for networkconnectivity and joint use, to pole loading analysis for make-ready design andregulatory compliance. With more than 75 years of diverse experience as afoundation, Osmose proudly serves America’s utilities as they manage aginginfrastructure and build tomorrow’s intelligent utility.ROwl Computing Technologies, Inc.BOOTH 7Frank Masonfmason@owlcti.com203-894-9342www.owlcti.comOwl Computing Technologies, a US-owned business, designs & marketssecure one-way, information transfer solutions. Owl Computing protects criticalinfrastructure cyber assets, while delivering control system data to business& engineering networks across electronic security perimeters. Owl solutionsenable NRC Title 10 CFR & NERC-CIP compliance with systems that delivernon-routable data transfer. Easy-to-deploy Owl perimeter defense solutionsmeet IT demands reliably and cost effectively.Pencell PlasticsBOOTH 18John B. Burnsjburns@pencell.com252-955-0822www.pencell.comPencell manufactures the most complete lines of grade level and aboveground pedestals for secondary distribution of electrical power. We have largerand load rated vaults for larger electrical connection and for use as groundsleeves and storage for switch gear. We utilize structural foam molding, highpressure injection molding, rotational molding and polymer concrete in themanufacture of our products to address every need in the market place. Wealso manufacture and supply fl at and box transformer pads of both structuralfoam HDPE and fi berglass. All products are tested to industry standards andare RUS listed.56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference 31

Power System Engineering, Inc.BOOTH 40Candice Rothrothc@powersystem.org608-268-3520www.powersystem.orgPower System Engineering, Inc. (PSE) is a full service consulting fi rm forelectric utilities. The professionals at PSE include engineers, IT experts, utilitystrategy experts, economists, and fi nancial analysts. Our team has extensiveexperience in all facets of the utility industry. Some of our services include:communications (fi xed and mobile), technology work plans & strategic plans,engineering studies, load forecasting, line design, rates and fi nancial planning,distribution and substation automation, and many others. For a full list ofservices visit our website at: www.powersystem.orgDiamond SponsorPratt & Whitney Power SystemsBOOTH 46Lucia Maffuccilucia.maffucci@pw.utc.com860-565-3051www.pw.utc.com25-120 MW gas turbines for quick installation, high effi ciency mobile power,mechanical drive, simple and combined cycle applications. Advanced technologyparts, coatings & repairs for heavy-duty gas turbines. Heat to electricitygeneration.Preformed Line ProductsBOOTH 25John Jonesjjones@preformed.com440-461-5200www.preformed.comPreformed Line Products (PLP) has been providing innovative product andservice solutions to the electric power utility industry since 1947. We offersolutions for supporting, protecting, terminating and splicing transmissionand distribution lines. We also offer a full array of products for OPGW (OpticalGround Wire) and ADSS (All Dielectric Self Supporting) fi ber optic cables, whichare commonly used to monitor and control power networks.Pure Filter SolutionsBOOTH 39Weston Aldridgeweston@pfi lters.com404-663-1607www.pfi lters.comPure Filter Solutions designs/manufactures the widely used and affordablePURE FILTER dewatering fi lters that reduce vacuum truck costs and liabilitiesby removing Hydrocarbons and Sediment from the water, on-site, for applicationssuch as manholes/vaults. As a family owned company with a globalpresence, we take pride in our American made fi lters and endeavor to stayon the cutting-edge of fi ltration science by partnering with top US researchUniversities to bring you affordable dewatering solutions.QualitrolBOOTH 68Dan Sydneydsydney@qualitrolcorp.com585-586-1515www.qualitrolcorp.comEstablished in 1945, with continual improvement at the core of our business,Qualitrol provides smart utility asset condition monitoring across the globe. Weare the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring,asset protection equipment and information products across generation, transmissionand distribution. At Qualitrol we are redefi ning condition monitoringtechnology for Electric utilities assets.32 56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference

REC Solar, Inc.BOOTH 23Amanda Leathaleath@recsolar.com805-528-9705www.recsolar.comREC Solar, Inc. specializes in grid-tied solar electric design and installation,offering the latest technology, state of the art equipment, and fi nancing opportunitiesfor all commercial and residential customers.Diamond SponsorRFL ElectronicsBOOTH 26Paul Michaelpaulrfl @optonline.net973-334-3100www.rfl elect.comRFL provides a wide range of communications and relaying products, applicationsupport and customized systems to the Electric Utilities, Governmentagencies and engineering consulting fi rms.The EXMUX 3500 is a substation hardened IP Access Multiplexer engineeredto seamlessly transport Voice, Data, and Ethernet communications over Ethernetnetworks; providing the fl exibility of backward compatibility with legacydevices and forward compatibility with IP devices on the same communicationsplatform. Stop by to learn about the RFC 3200 Series Ethernet Switchesand the IMUX 2000 compact T1 Multiplexer.Room SolutionsBooth 67Patrick Badingpbading@roomsllc.com877-855-0407www.roomsllc.comOur company fi nds large numbers of room in short periods of time at verycompetitive rates.S&C Electric CompanyBOOTH 50Lea MaurerLea.Maurer@sandc.com312-213-1035www.sandc.comS&C, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is applying its heritage of innovationto address challenges facing the world’s power grids, and is thus shaping thefuture of reliable electricity delivery. The mission of employee-owned S&C is tocontinually develop new solutions for electricity delivery, fostering the improvedeffi ciency and reliability required for the intelligent grid. Additional informationon S&C is available at www.sandc.com.Diamond SponsorENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SERVICESSega Inc.BOOTH 16Steve Hinderlitershinderliter@segainc.com913-681-2881www.segainc.comSega Inc., an employee-owned engineering and technical services fi rm, hasbeen providing quality services since 1973 to the Energy Industry. Sega Inc. isuniquely focused on providing a single source for energy-related services. Weprovide a wide range of design, planning, procurement, construction, training,and fi eld services to municipalities, electric utilities, universities, and industrialcompanies. We have seasoned technical specialists with experience in PowerGeneration, Power Delivery, Air Quality & Environmental, and Control Services.56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference 33

Diamond SponsorSolar Turbines IncorporatedDiamond SponsorBOOTH 32Becky Eldridgeeldridge_becky_h@solarturbines.com858-694-6148www.solarturbines.comSolar Turbines offers a complete solution for your 1-50 MW power needs.We can help with your cogeneration, base-load electricity, dispersed power,combined-cycle, peak shaving, district heating/cooling, mobile and standbypower needs for a wide variety of facilities, including colleges and universities,hospitals, industrial/processing facilities, and distributed power plants.Solon Manufacturing CompanyBOOTH 99Katie Poklarkpoklar@solonmfg.com800-323-9717www.solonmfg.comSolon Manufacturing Company is the longest-standing manufacturer of Bellevillespring washers in the United States. Solon manufactures a complete lineof Belleville springs for electrical connections within the commercial, residential,high and low voltage, T&D, power generation, and renewable industries.Solon Belleville Springs® help to reduce time, money, and energy waste bykeeping bolted terminal lug connections tight and reducing hot terminal connectionsin electrical panels. Solon Manufacturing Company is committed toinnovation, excellence, and total customer satisfaction.Southwest Microwave, Inc.BOOTH 6Tim Clausinfossd@southwestmicrowave.com480-783-0201www.southwestmicrowave.comSouthwest Microwave’s perimeter intrusion detection systems have reliablyprotected critical utility sites against harm to infrastructure, assets and personnelsince 1971. Our leading-edge buried cable and fence detection systems,microwave sensors, infrared detection devices and perimeter monitoring toolsoffer integrated perimeter detection solutions for high security applications andharsh outdoor environments.Spectrum Systems, Inc.BOOTH 51Richard Blanchardrichard@spectrumsystems.com850-944-3392www.spectrumsystems.comSpectrum Systems, Inc. integrates continuous emissions monitoring systems,opacity and process monitoring systems; manufactures SpectraView softwareand opacity interface units; provides maintenance, spare parts, factory repairs,testing, and consulting.SPIDA SoftwareBOOTH 35Tom Brandewietom.brandewie@spidasoftware.com614-470-9882 x 20www.spidasoftware.comSPIDA Software’s Structure Management System SPIDA Software offers powerfulengineering and asset administration tools that assist and support a utilitywith the tedious tasks of Joint Use, Ice & Wind Loading Analysis, BroadbandDesign, Asset Audits & Inspections, plus many more!34 56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference

Silver SponsorStandard SolarBOOTH 100Ben Frankben.frank@standardsolar.com301-944-1200www.standardsolar.comStandard Solar, Inc. is a leader in the full-service development, construction,integration, fi nancing and installation of solar electric systems. Dedicated tomaking solar solutions more accessible to consumers, businesses, institutionsand governments, the company is leading the way to energy independence.Since 2004, Standard Solar has been the partner of choice to make solarenergy fi nancially accessible, helping customers through fi nancing options,including Power Purchase Agreements and navigating expanded federal, stateand local tax credits.Survalent TechnologyHometown Connections Booths 1-14Steven Strausssstrauss@survalent.com317-435-8371www.survalent.comSurvalent Technology makes real-time operational intelligence and controleasy. We integrate data from across your network to optimize your operationsand help you effi ciently make critical decisions that improve reliability andbusiness performance. Our knowledge, experience, and passion encompassevery solution we provide to our customers.Tech Products, Inc.BOOTH 101Daniel D.O’ConnorDOConnor@techproducts.com718-442-4900www.techproducts.comTech Products, Inc. is providing identifi cation products to the Public Powercompanies since 1948 including, Pole markers, Transformer labels and Substationsigns. Our best product is Everlast®. This is a unique system to markyour distribution and transmission system. Everlast® has been tested by UL®to not fade for over 40 years in all environmental conditions. Our productshave been used by Detroit Public Service, Bowling Green Utilities and AEP.Tennessee Valley Public Power Association(TVPPA)BOOTH 49Danette Scudderdscudder@tvppa.com423-648-2474www.tvppa.comTVPPA is the nonprofi t, regional service organization that represents theinterests of consumer-owned electric utilities operating within the TennesseeValley Authority (TVA) service area. TVPPA members include both municipaland electric cooperatives, and they serve more than 9 million customers inseven states. Our mission is twofold: to serve as an effective advocate for ourmembers’ interests and to be a successful independent provider of competitivebusiness services. TVPPA’s Education & Training Services provides businessdevelopment, technical training options and consulting to meet currentand future electric utility workforce needs.M E M B E RTestoBOOTH 102Colleen Forsheycolleen@testo.com862-354-5001www.testo.comTesto -- a world leader in the design, development and manufacture ofportable instrumentation for thermal imaging, combustion analysis, visualinspection, IAQ audits, temperature and humidity monitoring. Testo thermal imagersare ideal for preventive and predictive maintenance, electrical inspectionand home energy audits. They offer excellent image quality, ensuring reliablediagnoses, even for the smallest temperature differences. Testo’s brand hasa reputation for exceptionally designed and engineered products that arelightweight, rugged and dependable.56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference 35

The National Telephone SupplyCompanyBOOTH 28David Watersdwate@nicopress.com216-361-0221www.nicopress.comSince 1901, The National Telephone Supply Company has been designing andmanufacturing power line products for the electric power utility industry. Underthe Nicopress Trademark, it has supplied connection solutions with products,including tools and splicing sleeves, that connect and terminate overhead T&Dlines. National Telephone Supply also manufactures cable rings for the aerialpower cable suspension market.Trantech Radiator Products, Inc.BOOTH 43Bill Molonybmolony@trantechradiators.com803-645-6428www.trantechradiators.comTrantech Radiator Products, Inc. is the largest manufacturer of transformerradiators in North American. Products include 9” , 12”, 15” and 520mm IHRand welded header radiators and radiator valves. We provide engineered coolingsolutions for replacing tubes, traditional coolers, water coolers and panelradiators.Trees, Inc.BOOTH 36David Fleischnerdfl eischner@treesinc.com713-213-2329www.treesinc.comFor almost 60 years, Trees, Inc. has been providing professional vegetationmanagement services to electric cooperatives, municipalities and investorownedutilities nationwide. We strive to lead the industry in safety, effi ciency,reliability, and affordability.Gold SponsorUtilismart CorporationBooth 107Greg Hallghall@utilismartcorp.comwww.utilismartcorp.com888-652-0689Utilismart is a Meter Data Management company providing data collection,processing, storage and web-presentment services to engineering, operations,fi nance and customer service of electric and water utilities. We offer a mapbasedMDM/ODS solution that not only streamlines meter-to-cash processesbut leverages meter data to effi ciently operate a utility without SCADA/DMS/OMS. This solution is offered under a hosting model that is affordable to smalland mid-sized utilities.UtilX CorporationBOOTH 10Gus Derezesmarketing@utilx.com253-395-0200www.utilx.comUtilX ® Corporation, a Willbros company, is the global leader in time-tested,fi eld-proven, life-extension technologies. Over a 20-year period, proprietaryCableCURE ® fl uid injection technology has rejuvenated more than 90 millionfeet of unreliable power cable, saving customers an estimated one billiondollars in cable replacement costs. In addition, CableWISE® on-line, nondestructive,condition assessment technology is a valuable tool to assist thecustomer in identifying the unreliable cable, components and accessories intheir electrical system.36 56th Annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference

V&S Schuler Engineering, Inc.BOOTH 17Warren Nadlerwnadler@vsschuler.com330-452-5200www.vsschuler.comV&S Schuler Engineering, Inc. is a fabricator of structural and tubular steelstructures and a complete substation packager. We fabricate the structuralsteel for substation construction, the lattice towers and tapered tubular polesfor transmission and distribution, and package all required components forsubstations. From concept to completion, our engineers provide utility solutionsin both tapered tubular and standard structural shapes. V&S Schuler is AISCand ISO 9001:2000 certifi ed.Weschler InstrumentsBOOTH 42Jerry Lucaksales@weschler.com440-238-2550www.weschler.comWeschler Instruments manufactures electrical & electronic instrumentation forpower & process monitoring. Key products include digital bargraph meters,digital & analog panel meters, Westinghouse-style switchboard meters &transformer monitors. We also carry transducers, sensors, signal conditioners,calibrators & test equipment. The Transformer Advantage electronictemperature monitor provides precise cooling control on oil-fi lled transformers.Seven models & many options for new & retrofi t installations. Easy interface toSCADA. Made in USA.WestexBOOTH 55Rich Gojdicsrgojdics@gmail.com773-523-7000www.westex.comWestex, Inc. manufactures the INDURA ® and market leading INDURA ® UltraSoft ® fl ame resistant fabrics that offer today’s industry leading balance ofProtection, Comfort and Value. These long term market proven fabrics areengineered fl ame resistant for the life of the garment. The INDURA ® Ultra Soft ®fabrics provide advanced protection to momentary thermal exposures andmeet the requirements of NESC, NFPA 70E for electrical arc fl ash protectionand NFPA 2112 requirements for fl ash fi re exposures.Zequanox by MBIBOOTH 29Dennis Bitterdbitter@marronebio.com714-305-6111www.zequanox.comMaker of Zequanox—the industry’s only environmentally friendly molluscicidefor controlling zebra and quagga mussels, Marrone Bio Innovations is a leadingglobal provider of natural products for pest management in the agricultureand water treatment markets.

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