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			Press Release Index - 2005   Press Releases Select MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company — PacifiCorp acquisition receives approval from NRC Wed, Dec 28, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — PacifiCorp announced today that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on December 29, 2005 issued an order formally approving the indirect transfer of control of certain remaining nuclear licenses which will occur upon closing of the acquisition of the company by MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company. PacifiCorp Foundation awards grants for Idaho arts programs Tue, Dec 27, 2005 REXBURG, Idaho — Utah Power’s charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, has awarded a total of $7,000 to Idaho arts organizations for programs that will impact youth. The Idaho International Folk Dance Festival was awarded $5,000 for next year’s Youth Culture Days event and the Idaho Falls Arts Council was awarded $2,000 for its Children’s Art Education series. PacifiCorp employees rally to generate $1.6 million in charitable donations Thu, Dec 22, 2005 Amid media reports of “donor fatigue” this holiday season, PacifiCorp employees have rallied to contribute $872,000 to nonprofits that assist with health, education, the environment and hurricane relief. A match by the company’s charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, boosted the total contribution to $1.6 million. PacifiCorp Foundation awards $92,000 for arts programs in Utah Wed, Dec 21, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Power’s charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, has awarded $92,000 to twelve Utah non-profit groups, to support art and cultural programs throughout the state. The grants are part of more than $200,000 awarded by the PacifiCorp Foundation in December across the electric utility’s six-state service area. PacifiCorp president and CEO announces decision to leave company after completion of sale to MEHC Wed, Dec 21, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. -- Judi Johansen, president and CEO of PacifiCorp, announced today that she will leave the company after the completion of its sale to MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company in 2006. Pacific Power files for recovery of net wholesale purchased power costs to serve Wyoming customers Mon, Dec 19, 2005 CHEYENNE, Wyo.— Pacific Power today filed a pass-on application with the Wyoming Public Service Commission (PSC) to recover increased net wholesale purchased power costs to serve Wyoming customers. The utility has requested that the PSC issue a notice and order 30 days after the filing. Any rate recovery approved through the pass-on application will provide a direct dollar-for-dollar reduction to the revenue increase requested in Pacific Power’s pending general rate case, filed with the PSC in October. Geneva Jones honored for a lifetime of community care Tue, Dec 13, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — Geneva Jones, a local TV personality and former Pacific Power employee, was honored by her peers today by becoming the first Geneva Jones Community Spirit Award recipient. She was given the award yesterday at a holiday gathering for local Pacific Power retirees. Portland’s First Congregational United Church greens its mission with Blue Sky Fri, Dec 09, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — The First Congregational United Church of Christ believes part of its mission is to help preserve the environment, and part of its outreach is making a significant purchase of renewable energy from Pacific Power’s Blue Sky program. Architect puts sustainability into practice with renewable power Thu, Dec 08, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY – An architect of high-profile commercial buildings is practicing what it preaches by signing up for Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy. Utah Power employees designate $61,000 for Utah nonprofits through Spirit of Excellence program Thu, Dec 08, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY — Seventeen Utah nonprofit agencies received gifts early this holiday season, adding up to a total of $61,000 from the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, the charitable arm of Utah Power. The organizations were chosen to receive donations by Utah Power employees and project teams, as a part of the company’s annual Spirit of Excellence employee recognition program. Pacific Power donates to Link River Trail improvement Thu, Dec 08, 2005 KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Pacific Power donated $2,345 to the City of Klamath Falls Parks Department to fund educational signs about the Link River Trail; and to help upgrade barriers on both ends of the trail to improve accessibility and keep out motorized vehicles. Avenues Bakery greens its business with renewable power Wed, Dec 07, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY – As a self-described radical, old-time hippie environmentalist, Avenues Bakery owner Paul Maurer believes in taking care of the resources we have. Local health food store shows green ethic with Blue Sky Tue, Dec 06, 2005 HOOD RIVER, Ore. — Margaret and Chris Ohlson, owners of Mother’s Market Place, began buying Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable power because they believe it’s part of their slogan to be “more than just a health food store.” The Toy Factory promotes a greener holiday with Blue Sky Tue, Dec 06, 2005 CORVALLIS, Ore. — This is The Toy Factory’s busiest time of the year, and when owner Errol Noel takes a deep breath after the holidays, he will have helped make the air a little bit cleaner. PacifiCorp crews head to South Dakota to help restore power to storm ravaged communities Mon, Dec 05, 2005 CASPER, Wyo. – In response to a request for assistance from NorthWestern Energy, PacifiCorp has deployed a seven member crew and equipment from Casper, as well as crews and equipment from Salt Lake City and American Fork, Utah, to help restore electricity to several South Dakota communities hit hard by ice and snow storms last week. PacifiCorp will aid in rebuilding damaged transmission lines near Watertown, South Dakota, located about 100 miles north of Sioux Falls. PacifiCorp receives "Surrender Order" for Powerdale Hydro Project Mon, Dec 05, 2005 HOOD RIVER, Ore. – PacifiCorp today said that it received a Surrender Order from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for its six-megawatt Powerdale Hydroelectric Project on the Hood River in Hood River, Oregon. Pacific Power brings a brighter green to Crooked River Ranch Fri, Dec 02, 2005 CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. — This year’s tree and holiday decorations at McPherson Pavilion and the Crooked River Clubhouse lights will be greener thanks to Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy. Pacific Power brings a brighter green to Lebanon festival Fri, Dec 02, 2005 LEBANON, Ore. — Tomorrow’s Holidays in the Park festival will glow greener thanks to Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy and the city’s efforts to upgrade to more efficient, LED Christmas lights. Pacific Power contribution helps Lost Soldier Creek and A & M Reservoir habitat Thu, Dec 01, 2005 BAIROIL, Wyo. — A $6,000 donation by Pacific Power is helping the Bureau of Land Management improve recreation and wildlife habitat at Lost Soldier Creek and nearby A & M Reservoir. Community Energy Project to enhance low-income weatherization aid with $100,000 Pacific Power grant Thu, Dec 01, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. – Winter weather has come early this year, and Portland's Community Energy Project (CEP) is enhancing its weatherization workshops for low-income residents and providing a new source for hard-to-find weatherization supplies, thanks to a $105,500 grant from Pacific Power. Pacific Power donates to Redwood Wetlands improvement Thu, Dec 01, 2005 GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Pacific Power donated $2,000 to The Friends of Redwood Wetlands to add bird nesting platforms and educational signs in the sanctuary. The Redwood Wetlands is located on the Redwood Elementary School campus. Pacific Power files for price change in California Tue, Nov 29, 2005 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Pacific Power today filed a general rate request with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to recover increasing operational costs including power costs, health care, insurance and pension costs and significant capital investments. Pacific Power's case requests an overall increase of $11 million, or 15.6 percent. The company is requesting an implementation date of Jan. 1, 2007. Project Warm Up provides new clothing for area residents in need Tue, Nov 29, 2005 YAKIMA, Wash. — Members of local social service and health agencies met at Pacific Power’s Yakima office on November 29 and 30, to pick up thousands of knitted and crocheted clothing items for distribution this winter to families in need of assistance. Remembering electrical safety makes for happier holidays Mon, Nov 28, 2005 One of the greatest gifts you can give your family this year will never appear under your tree – it’s the gift of safety. Pacific Power and Utah Power offer several suggestions to help ensure a safe holiday season. Corvallis challenges citizens to back renewable power Fri, Nov 25, 2005 CORVALLIS, Ore. — Corvallis City Council President Charlie Tomlinson issued a communitywide challenge tonight to residents and businesses to sign up for Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable power and help reduce global warming. Pacific Power adds a green twinkle to Grants Pass celebration Thu, Nov 24, 2005 GRANTS PASS, Ore. — This year’s holiday lights will be greener thanks to Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy. Grants Pass heralds the holiday season beginning Friday, November 25th with the Towne Center Association's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Pacific Power brings a deeper green to Hood River holiday Thu, Nov 24, 2005 HOOD RIVER, Ore. — This year’s Hood River Downtown Business Association Holiday Tree will be greener thanks to Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy. Pacific Power brings a deeper green to Rogue River holiday Thu, Nov 24, 2005 ROGUE RIVER, Ore. — This year’s holiday lights will be greener thanks to Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy. Pacific Power brings a green twinkle to Madras lights Thu, Nov 24, 2005 MADRAS, Ore. — This year’s holiday lights will be greener thanks to Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy. Pacific Power brings a green twinkle to Prineville lights Thu, Nov 24, 2005 PRINEVILLE, Ore. — This year’s Light Up Prineville Parade will be greener thanks to Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy. Pacific Power brings a green twinkle to Klamath Falls holiday Thu, Nov 24, 2005 KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — This year’s holiday lights will be greener thanks to Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy. Pacific Power brings a deeper green to Albany celebration Thu, Nov 24, 2005 ALBANY, Ore. — This year’s holiday lights will be greener thanks to Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy. Albany heralds the holiday season beginning Saturday, November 26th by illuminating its Christmas tree and decorative streetlights. Pacific Power brings a green twinkle to Redmond’s lights Thu, Nov 24, 2005 REDMOND, Ore. — This year’s holiday lights will be greener thanks to Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy. Pacific Power brings a green twinkle to Bend’s holiday lights Thu, Nov 24, 2005 BEND, Ore. — This year’s holiday lights will be greener thanks to Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy. Bend heralds the holiday season beginning Saturday, November 26th at 7:00 p.m. at the annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Rademacher Square. MEDIA ADVISORY: Corvallis to launch clean energy challenge at parade Tue, Nov 22, 2005 CORVALLIS, Ore. — On Friday, November 25, Corvallis City Council President Charlie Tomlinson will issue a communitywide challenge to residents and businesses to sign up for renewable power and help reduce global warming. His remarks will follow the 21st Annual Corvallis Community Christmas Parade at the Benton County Courthouse, on 120 NW 4th Street. PacifiCorp, its employees and charitable foundation give more than $740,000 for hurricane relief Tue, Nov 22, 2005 CHEYENNE, Wyo. — PacifiCorp, which operates as Pacific Power in Wyoming, has contributed $57,000 to the American Red Cross of Wyoming’s disaster relief fund, as part of a $500,000 corporate donation to aid relief efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. Seaside’s starfish holiday lights have a greener twinkle Mon, Nov 21, 2005 SEASIDE, Ore. — The holiday starfish linking Seaside’s streets are shimmering a little greener thanks to Blue Sky renewable energy from Pacific Power. Shore Acres’ holiday lights to have a greener twinkle Mon, Nov 21, 2005 COOS BAY, Ore. — More than a quarter million lights will glimmer greener thanks to Blue Sky renewable energy from Pacific Power. Pacific Power adds a green twinkle to Roseburg’s holiday Fri, Nov 18, 2005 ROSEBURG, Ore. — This year’s holiday kickoff will have a greener shimmer thanks to Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy. Roseburg heralds the holiday season beginning November 20th with the Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights at River Forks Park, sponsored by KLD Investments. Utah Power and Pacific Power urge customers to take precautions prior to winter storms Tue, Nov 15, 2005 The winter season has arrived, and with it come storms and high winds that can cause power outages. PacifiCorp urges its customers to take precautions before the next storm arrives. PacifiCorp operates as Pacific Power in Oregon, Wyoming, Washington and California and as Utah Power in Utah and Idaho. Wyodak managing director embraces new opportunity and community Tue, Nov 15, 2005 GILLETTE, Wyo. – Tim O'Connor moved to Gillette this summer from Portland, Oregon to begin his new job as managing director of the Wyodak Power Plant, a 365-megawatt coal-fired plant owned jointly by PacifiCorp (80 percent) and Black Hills Power (20 percent). Managing a coal-fired power plant presented a new challenge for O'Connor, who has managed the operation and maintenance of hydroelectric facilities in the Pacific Northwest for the majority of his career. Pacific Power adds a green twinkle to Dayton’s holiday festivities Mon, Nov 14, 2005 DAYTON, Wash. — This year’s Christmas Kickoff will have a greener shimmer thanks to Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy. Dayton heralds the Christmas season the day after Thanksgiving with the fabulous Friday Night Winter Fireworks Display, sponsored by Pacific Power. New road interchange to reduce traffic congestion near Hunter Power Plant Thu, Nov 10, 2005 CASTLE DALE, Utah – Plans for a new interchange to reduce traffic near PacifiCorp’s Hunter Power Plant are beginning to come to fruition. The Emery County Commission and Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) have approved agreements necessary for launching the project, and preparatory work is now underway. Childhood literacy program receives $50,000 grant and celebrates successful second year Thu, Nov 10, 2005 REXBURG, Idaho — Idaho’s Parents as Teachers (PAT) Plus early childhood literacy program celebrated the successful completion of its second year on November 9, with learning activities, pizza and a $50,000 infusion of funding from the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning. This third installment of a three-year $150,000 funding commitment from the PacifiCorp Foundation, the charitable arm of Utah Power, will provide additional resources to help improve childhood literacy in Madison County. Corvallis City Council backs green energy challenge – seeks local household and business support Mon, Nov 07, 2005 CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Corvallis City Council issued a communitywide challenge to residents and businesses today to sign up for renewable power and help reduce global warming. The city-sanctioned campaign will run through Earth Day, April 22, 2006. Moab Folk Festival gains a green gust of Blue Sky wind Thu, Nov 03, 2005 MOAB, Utah — This weekend’s Moab Folk Festival will be greener thanks to The Synergy Company, which is buying Utah Power’s Blue Sky to offset everything from the event’s energy usage, to the fuel used to bring musicians to the event. Pacific Power teams up with The Salvation Army and NCAC to help residents with Project HELP Tue, Nov 01, 2005 Pacific Power has launched its annual Project HELP partnerships with The Salvation Army and Northwest Community Action Center (NCAC) to assist seniors, disabled individuals and low-income families obtain the energy they need during the critical winter months. Pacific Power customers are urged to look for donation envelopes included in their November electricity bills. Pacific Power and Oregon HEAT team up to help keep residents warm this winter Tue, Nov 01, 2005 TUALATIN, OR – Pacific Power and Oregon HEAT are launching their annual statewide program to help low-income seniors, disabled individuals and working poor families obtain the energy they need. Pacific Power customers are urged to look for the donation envelopes included in November electricity bills. Utah Power teams up with Idaho agencies to help residents with Lend-a-Hand Tue, Nov 01, 2005 Utah Power is launching its annual partnerships with the Eastern Idaho Special Services Agency (EISSA) and SouthEastern Idaho Community Action Agency (SEICAA) to help seniors, disabled individuals and low-income families through the Lend-a-Hand program. Utah Power customers are urged to look for donation envelopes included with their November electricity bills. Utah Power and American Red Cross team up to help Utah residents Tue, Nov 01, 2005 Utah Power and the American Red Cross are launching their annual statewide partnership to help elderly and disabled low-income households through the Lend-a-Hand program. Utah Power customers are urged to look for donation envelopes included with their November electricity bills. PacifiCorp’s Blue Sky program recognized at National Green Power Awards Thu, Oct 27, 2005 AUSTIN, Texas — PacifiCorp received recognition at the annual Green Power Leadership Awards as being among a select group of organizations committed to advancing the development of the nation's green power market. Del Norte Fairgrounds gets a lift from PacifiCorp Foundation Wed, Oct 26, 2005 CRESCENT CITY, Calif. — The Del Norte County Fairgrounds will be able to install a weatherproof handicapped lift for its board room, thanks to a $5,000 grant from Pacific Power’s charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning. PacifiCorp Foundation announces Portland-area grants Wed, Oct 26, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — This fall, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning awarded $31,500 to seven nonprofit civic programs in the Portland area.