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Register for the Utility Energy Forum, May 9-11

Join your colleagues and Energy Services representatives at Granlibakken Resort in Reno, Nev., for the 32nd annual Utility Energy Forum, Smart Energy + Smart Technology + Smart Delivery = Smart, Satisfied Customers External link information.  Explore the policies, technologies and outreach strategies utilities are using to engage customers and address environmental challenges. Don't miss this great networking opportunity in a relaxed, informal setting.

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RFI published for purchasing wind generation

At the request of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and their consultant Citizens Energy Corporation, Western is seeking interest from its Upper Great Plains customers regarding the purchase of renewable energy from wind power projects on tribal reservations. The ultimate purpose of the Request for Information is to identify parties interested in developing power purchase agreements. Learn more.

Western releases 2011 Annual Report

Western: Designed to serve, our Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Report, is now available. The publication documents Western’s accomplishments as well as its 2011 financial statements.

This year’s theme, “Designed to Serve,” demonstrates how Western employees are dedicated to delivering clean, reliable, cost-based energy to customers, who in turn, keep the lights on for millions of Americans with low-cost, reliable power.

“Our Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Report highlights one of the tenets that make us particularly proud and equally humble – we are designed to serve,” said Administrator Tim Meeks.

Guidebooks available on CD

Western offers an extensive library of guidebooks on CD to help utilities explore ways to incorporate more renewable energy into their power mix. The CDs are available to our customers free of charge. See the full list.

Register to submit your annual IRP online

Submitting your annual integrated resource plan update is easier for Western customers with the online IRP data collection program. Register to use this standardized tool for annual integrated resource plan updates.

Like the compliance training program, the web-based system is designed to streamline the reporting process, increase customers' understanding of the IRP requirements and ensure a consistent review process.