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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. Whitman Mission plugs into the sun for clean energy Tue, Oct 25, 2005 WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Whitman Mission National Historic Site’s pioneering spirit continues as the park is installing the first solar photovoltaic (PV) system to be hooked up to Pacific Power’s Washington energy grid. North Umpqua Hydroelectric Project license affirmed Mon, Oct 24, 2005 ROSEBURG, OR – Oct. 24, 2005 – Federal and state agencies along with PacifiCorp today announced that the license for the North Umpqua Hydroelectric Project is now final thereby allowing full implementation of the license along with an associated negotiated Settlement Agreement that will benefit fisheries and wildlife in the North Umpqua Basin. Recent fraud attempt reminds customers to be cautious Mon, Oct 24, 2005 MEDFORD, Ore. – A recent fraud incident in Southern Oregon serves as a reminder that customers should be on guard when approached by people asking for money and claiming to be from the local utility. In Eagle Point, two people recently posed as Pacific Power employees and offered to install weatherization measures for a customer for a down payment of $125. Yakima early literacy efforts are paying off Thu, Oct 20, 2005 YAKIMA, Wash. — Boosting school readiness may seem daunting in a county challenged by poverty, language barriers and lower education levels. But Circle of Success’s Nancy Leahy is already seeing the positive impact of the Motheread/Fatheread Washington early literacy program. Foster Grandparent Program benefits kids and volunteers Fri, Oct 14, 2005 ROSEBURG, Ore. — For the past five years, Roseburg senior Mara Brock has spent about 20 hours each week as a Foster Grandparent, mentoring young children at Eastwood Elementary School. In recognition of the program’s value to the community, Pacific Power’s charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, awarded the program a $5,000 grant. Pacific Power files $40 million rate increase request Fri, Oct 14, 2005 CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- Pacific Power has filed a request before the Wyoming Public Service Commission (PSC) for a $40.2 million increase in rates, citing rising costs of generating and providing electricity and substantially increased investment to serve the growing needs of Wyoming customers. PacifiCorp initiates permitting for Condit Dam removal Fri, Oct 14, 2005 WHITE SALMON, Wash.—PacifiCorp, owner of the Condit Hydroelectric Project, announced today that it is filing numerous draft county permit applications as a prelude to removal of the Condit Dam in 2008. Corvallis City Council to be recognized for renewable support – will consider green power challenge Fri, Oct 14, 2005 CORVALLIS, Ore. – The City of Corvallis will be recognized for its support of renewable energy through it’s participation in Pacific Power’s Blue Sky program. The City recently increased its purchase of renewable power to offset 7 percent of its electricity usage. PacifiCorp takes top spot in national customer satisfaction survey for second consecutive year Thu, Oct 13, 2005 PacifiCorp places at the top of the electric utility sector for the second year in a row for exceptional performance in serving its large industrial electric customers, according to recently released results from an independent national industry survey conducted this spring by TQS Research of Atlanta, Ga. Home, yard improvements call for safety measures Thu, Oct 13, 2005 Fall is a great time for homeowners to take care of seasonal cleaning and fix-ups on their homes and yards prior to the onset of winter weather. But the year’s final spate of outdoor work can put people in danger if they’re not paying close attention to their surroundings. PacifiCorp wins national excellence prize for phone service Thu, Oct 13, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — PacifiCorp's customer call centers have been ranked tops among utilities, according to surveys conducted by an international measurement group. Toy truck sales to help families in need Thu, Oct 13, 2005 Pacific Power is again providing an opportunity for its customers and others to purchase a great gift for someone special while at the same time helping people in need of assistance. For a limited time, Pacific Power toy truck and linemen sets are available for purchase, with a portion of each sale going to help low-income families pay their winter heating bills. Tanger Outlet Centers becomes Utah’s first mall to buy renewable energy Tue, Oct 11, 2005 PARK CITY, Utah — The Tanger Outlet Center in Park City is the first shopping mall in the state to buy Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy. Eleven stores at the Park City shopping center are offsetting 15 percent of their electricity usage with wind power. Pacific Power’s charitable arm helps fund natural resource education efforts Mon, Oct 10, 2005 KEMMERER, Wyo. — The Natural Sciences Resource Center of Southwest Wyoming (NSRC) will benefit from a $2,000 grant awarded in September by the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, the charitable arm of Pacific Power. The NSRC serves as a liaison between the people of Southwest Wyoming, local educators and state and federal agencies by providing educational information about the wise use of the area’s natural resources. Pacific Power’s charitable arm helps fund third Habitat for Humanity home in Buffalo Fri, Oct 07, 2005 BUFFALO, Wyo. — A $5,000 grant from the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, the charitable arm of Pacific Power, will help fund the construction of a third Habitat for Humanity home in Buffalo. Buffalo High School students and community volunteers are working in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns to build the home, which will provide affordable housing for a family in need of assistance. AECT PacifiCorp Design and Development Award competition finalists selected Fri, Oct 07, 2005 PORTLAND, Oregon – Three pairs of graduate students have been selected as finalists in the 2005 PacifiCorp Design and Development Award competition. PacifiCorp and the Design and Development division of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) co-sponsor the annual competition for graduate students studying instructional design. The winning team will be decided at the Annual AECT Convention in Orlando, Florida, later this month. Full Sail Brewing makes mighty contribution to local renewable energy effort Thu, Oct 06, 2005 HOOD RIVER, Ore. — Hood River’s campaign to become a leader in renewable power consumption received a boost from Full Sail this month as the local brewery signed to buy 140 blocks of Blue Sky renewable energy from Pacific Power. The Nature Conservancy of Oregon's Youth for Conservation program receives $10,000 grant Thu, Oct 06, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — The Nature Conservancy’s Youth for Conservation environmental education program received a $10,000 grant for the second consecutive year from the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning. Soma Yoga offers free class to new Blue Sky customers Wed, Oct 05, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY – Starting October 10, Salt Lake’s Soma Yoga is offering a free yoga class and a 20 percent discount on all yoga class passes for customers who sign up for Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky wind power through November 10. PacifiCorp Foundation grant to help restore Pomeroy's Maple Hall Wed, Oct 05, 2005 POMEROY, Wash. — Pomeroy’s historic Maple Hall will sport a restored hardwood floor next spring, thanks to a $4,000 donation by Pacific Power’s charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning. Creswell Library receives “Tools for Learning” grant from the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning Tue, Oct 04, 2005 CRESWELL, Ore. — The Creswell Library received a $2,725 grant from Pacific Power’s charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, for its “Tools for Learning” literacy program, which fosters learning in homes with very young children. H.A.R.T. receives PacifiCorp Foundation grant to support Hispanic services Tue, Oct 04, 2005 HARRISBURG, Ore. — The H.A.R.T. Family Resource Center received a $2,500 grant from Pacific Power’s charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, to improve services to the area’s Hispanic community. Pacific Power says rate order issued by OPUC is unfair, possibly illegal Thu, Sep 29, 2005 SALEM, Ore. — PacifiCorp President and Chief Executive Officer Judi Johansen today expressed her extreme disappointment over an order issued yesterday by the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) in Pacific Power’s general rate case, vowing to “take all necessary steps to turn around the Commission’s ill-advised and possibly illegal decision to deny the company a fair return on its investments.” National Park traveling exhibit gets funding help in Dayton Wed, Sep 28, 2005 DAYTON, Wash. — Only seven Washington communities will have the chance to see the traveling Lewis & Clark exhibit, “Corp of Discovery II,” and Dayton is among them. The PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, the charitable arm of Pacific Power, is donating $5,000 to toward the cost of bringing the exhibit to Dayton. Wallowa Co. education projects receive $9,000 from the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning Wed, Sep 28, 2005 JOSEPH, Ore. — The Wallowa Valley Council’s “Artist of the Month” project and the Wallowa County Library’s “Training Wheels” early literacy program each were awarded substantial grants from Pacific Power’s charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning. University of Wyoming receives $34,000 from PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning Tue, Sep 27, 2005 LARAMIE, Wyo. — Students at the University of Wyoming who began fall classes just a few weeks ago will benefit from $34,000 awarded to the university by the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, the charitable arm of Pacific Power. The funding provides scholarships for entering freshmen, and will help support a variety of education and research programs. Pacific Power and Utah Power encourage teachers and students to learn about electrical safety Mon, Sep 26, 2005 Reading, writing and math — all basics of elementary and middle school educational programs. How about the science of electricity and electrical safety? Thanks to Pacific Power, this life-saving subject is available in elementary and middle school classrooms across the electric utility’s six-state service area. Planned power outage scheduled for Pinedale and surrounding area Mon, Sep 26, 2005 PINEDALE, Wyo. — Pacific Power customers in Pinedale, Boulder, Cora and Daniel will be without power overnight on Sunday, October 2, while crews implement a planned power outage required for system upgrade work at the utility’s Pinedale Substation. Critical grant funds awarded to Central Oregon sustainability project Fri, Sep 23, 2005 Bend, OR - The Oregon State Parks Trust has secured a $5,000 grant from the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning. The grant will contribute to the Model Sustainable Park Practices project, which seeks to create two demonstration and education sites in Central Oregon at Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint and Tumalo State Park. Lawyer’s Campaign for Equal Justice gets PacifiCorp Foundation support Fri, Sep 23, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — A program giving legal services and information to 40,000 Mexican and Central American farm workers in Oregon’s Willamette Valley has received a $10,000 donation from the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning. Utah Power president named as chair of utility's charitable arm Foundation Mon, Sep 19, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Power President Rich Walje has been elected as the new chairman of the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, the charitable arm of PacifiCorp, by the Foundation's Board of Directors. The Foundation serves as the major channel of philanthropy for PacifiCorp, which operates as Utah Power and Pacific Power in the six states served by the electric utility. Based in Salt Lake City, Walje has served on the PacifiCorp Foundation's Board of Directors for the past six years, and replaces outgoing Foundation chair Mike Pittman. Centered City Yoga offers free lessons for renewable power signups Thu, Sep 15, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY – Centered City Yoga (CCY) is offering three free yoga classes to anyone who signs up for two or more blocks of Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky. It is making the same offer to existing Blue Sky customers who increase their purchase by two or more blocks. Power People 5K Run and One Mile Fun Run/Walk to benefit United Way of Salt Lake Thu, Sep 15, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY – On October 1, Utah Power will host the first annual Power People 5K Run and One Mile Fun Run/Walk, to raise funds for United Way of Salt Lake. The event will take place at Sugarhouse Park, located at 2100 South 1500 East. Pacific Power Greens Renewable Festival with Blue Sky Thu, Sep 15, 2005 WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The 6th Annual Northwest Renewable Energy Festival, held Sept. 23-25 at the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds, will inform and educate the public about the benefits of energy conservation, energy efficiency, and using renewable energy to help us become energy independent. It also will be emissions-free. PacifiCorp gives $500,000 to aid Hurricane Katrina relief effort Wed, Sep 14, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — PacifiCorp today announced a $500,000 donation to aid the relief effort following the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, a category 5 storm that wreaked havoc along the U.S.’s Gulf Coast on August 29. Renewable power customers bring two new wind farms into Pacific Power’s Blue Sky portfolio Tue, Sep 13, 2005 CASPER, Wyo. – Pacific Power’s Blue Sky customers added two new wind farms to the voluntary program’s renewable portfolio, buying energy from the Pleasant Valley Wind Energy facility near Evanston, Wyo., and from Nine Canyon Wind Project near Kennewick, Wash. Utah Power proposes energy efficiency programs Wed, Sep 07, 2005 BOISE, Idaho – Utah Power has filed for approval of several new and enhanced energy efficiency and demand-side management (DSM) programs for customers and a cost recovery mechanism to pay for these programs. The filing proposes an overall annual revenue increase of $1.8 million, or 1.5 percent of retail revenue, based on rates in effect after Sept. 16, 2005. Lower price inspires The Bayou’s large renewable power buy Fri, Sep 02, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY – The lower price of renewable power isn’t the only reason The Bayou’s Alston brothers are offsetting 100 percent of their electricity with Blue Sky, but it sure helps. Clean power program enhances Portland Doubletree’s sustainability efforts Wed, Aug 31, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland’s Doubletree Hotel at Lloyd Center sees Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program as the perfect compliment to its sustainability efforts. The hotel is buying 350 blocks of 100-kwh of wind power each month. Pacific Power welcomes Lowe’s distribution center to Lebanon Wed, Aug 31, 2005 LEBANON, Ore.—Executives from Pacific Power today joined representatives from Lowe’s Home Improvement, Gov. Ted Kulongoski, and numerous local dignitaries to break ground on the new Lowe's distribution center in Lebanon. Farmers, ranchers urged to take caution this harvest season Tue, Aug 30, 2005 Electricity enables hundreds of jobs to be done every day in the business of farming and ranching. It lights and powers homes and shops, runs dairy equipment, pumps irrigation water, helps move, condition and store crops. However, electricity can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions aren't taken. With harvest season here, Pacific Power encourages safe and cautious behavior while working with equipment or in orchards or fields. PacifiCorp Foundation awards scholarship funds for deserving College of Eastern Utah students Fri, Aug 26, 2005 PRICE, Utah — Fall Semester has started, and a number of deserving College of Eastern Utah (CEU) students are attending classes thanks in part to scholarship funding from Utah Power's charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning. The Foundation has awarded $6,000 to CEU for scholarships for students in education and engineering programs. Coldwell Banker’s community leadership extends to cleaner air Tue, Aug 23, 2005 MOAB, Utah — Joe Kingsley, partner in the Moab’s Coldwell Banker/Arches Realty office with Suzanne Lewis, and the owner of Country Clean car wash and laundry, has long demonstrated his commitment to community by supporting animals and music. Now he’s extending his care for the environment by purchasing Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky. PacifiCorp issues request for proposals for demand-side resources Tue, Aug 23, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. – PacifiCorp today announced that it would release a formal request for proposals for significant new demand-side resources on August 30 as a means to help meet PacifiCorp's growing customer demand for new electric resources. Hood River County latest to champion wind generated power Mon, Aug 22, 2005 HOOD RIVER, Ore. — Nobody understands wind better than a Columbia Gorge resident. “If we could harness the wind that blows through Hood River on a “nuker” day – as the wind surfers say – we could power the entire Gorge,” said Sandi Borowy, Hood River County’s director of Budget & Finance. Wind power whips up local economy and benefits Walla Walla Fair Thu, Aug 18, 2005 WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Washington’s oldest fairgrounds is benefiting from the changing landscape of wind power. For the second year, Pacific Power is sponsoring 750 blocks of its Blue Sky renewable power for the Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days, held this Aug. 31 through Sept. 4. All the energy used by the five-day festival will be offset by clean wind power generated at the nearby Stateline Wind Energy Center. Correction to 2005 peak electric use information Thu, Aug 18, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY — A news release issued by Utah Power July 12, 2005 incorrectly stated peak customer electric demand for the state of Utah. The number listed was actually the peak figure for the company’s entire east-side service area in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho. Local nonprofits benefit from Pacific Power remodel Thu, Aug 18, 2005 YREKA, Calif. — Pacific Power’s loss is the Family Resource Centers’ gain. A remodel project at Pacific Power’s local office at 300 S. Main has meant free office furniture today for Siskiyou County’s Family Resource Centers. Soul Food invests in a sustainable future with Blue Sky Tue, Aug 16, 2005 MOAB, Utah — Tamera (Gabrielle) Weaver understands that renewable power costs a little more, but she believes it’s an important investment. Cole Sport shows environmental commitment with Blue Sky Tue, Aug 16, 2005 PARK CITY, Utah — Cole Sport makes its living helping people enjoy the area’s natural beauty, and owners Gary and Jana Cole want to keep it pristine by supporting renewable power. The sporting goods retailer and rental outlet buys 287 blocks of Blue Sky from Rocky Mountain Power every month. J Bar J Youth Services buys building to help turnaround troubled youth Tue, Aug 16, 2005 BEND, Ore. – A $10,000 check from Pacific Power’s charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, gave the J Bar J Youth Services the boost it needed to meet a challenge grant and buy its home. PacifiCorp Foundation grant to help Weber State “LIFT” family literacy levels Tue, Aug 16, 2005 OGDEN, Utah — Weber State University has received a $5,000 grant to help support its Literacy in Families Together (LIFT) program. LIFT provides free educational training for low-income and minority families with preschool-age children. The funding was awarded by the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, the charitable arm of Utah Power. New Seasons Market boosts clean energy purchase through Pacific Power program Tue, Aug 16, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — New Seasons Market’s employees believe that many things can be done to minimize the stores’ environmental impact. This includes using efficient equipment, recycling, using biodegradable containers and buying renewable wind power from Pacific Power’s Blue Sky program. Foundation grant helps enable “first generation” of college students at Southern Utah University Tue, Aug 16, 2005 CEDAR CITY, Utah — Fall semester is right around the corner, and ten Southern Utah University students will attend classes thanks in part to being named as recipients of 2005-2006 PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning First Generation Scholarships. The PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, the charitable arm of Utah Power, has awarded $6,000 to help enable selected students to become the first in their immediate families to obtain a college degree. Falkenberg’s Jewelers gives back with Blue Sky Thu, Aug 11, 2005 WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Since 1906, Falkenberg’s Jewelers has had a stake in Walla Walla’s growth, and 3rd generation owner, Skip Cundiff, believes wind power is an important part of the area’s continued development. Diverse groups to benefit from University of Utah and Westminster College service-learning grants Thu, Aug 11, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY — Navajo residents in the “four corners” region, at-risk Salt Lake area junior high and high school students and local communities will all benefit, along with University of Utah and Westminster College students, from three grants recently awarded by the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, the charitable arm of Utah Power. Utah Power cautions against meter tampering, offers safety tips Tue, Aug 09, 2005 Every day headlines bring reports of theft: cars stolen, banks robbed and homes broken into. But Utah Power deals with another kind of theft—theft of electricity. Unfortunately, the people committing these crimes are often unaware of the dangers their actions pose to themselves and the public. Utah Power yard sale to continue tradition of support for Junior Achievement Fri, Aug 05, 2005 WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — Utah Power volunteers will hold a yard sale at the electric utility’s Wasatch Call Center, on Saturday, August 6, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., to raise funds to help support Junior Achievement of Utah. The Wasatch Call Center is located at 4171 West Lake Park Avenue (2700 South). Customer satisfaction survey results show PacifiCorp among the highest in the West Wed, Aug 03, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — J.D. Power and Associates recently announced its 2005 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction StudySM results, and PacifiCorp is pleased to report improvement in its overall rankings. John Cupparo named PacifiCorp Chief Information Officer Wed, Aug 03, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore.—PacifiCorp announced today that John Cupparo has been appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Portland-based utility. Cupparo had been vice president of Information Technology (IT) at PacifiCorp. Pacific Power now offers discount for large green power purchases in Calif. Mon, Aug 01, 2005 YREKA, Calif. – Pacific Power introduced a new version of its Blue Sky renewable power option for business customers today, one that encourages larger purchases of clean power for less cost. Blue Sky QS (quantity savings) allows Pacific Power’s commercial and industrial customers to buy renewable power for less, providing they purchase at least 101 blocks of Blue Sky per month for a year. Blue Sky is sold in 100-kilowatt increments called “blocks.” Astoria's Tapiola Playground swings with PacifiCorp Foundation help Mon, Aug 01, 2005 ASTORIA, Ore. ― Pacific Power’s charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, awarded a $5,000 grant to the local Tapiola Park Project. Pacific Power donated construction equipment and almost a dozen journeymen volunteered on a Friday evening to dig holes and ready the ground for building the new playground, explained Mike Rick, Pacific Power’s operations manager for Clatsop County. PacifiCorp Foundation grant helps make summer learning fun for Guadalupe School students Mon, Aug 01, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY — More than 70 students have been able to participate in the Guadalupe Schools’ Summer Institute this year, thanks to a $25,000 grant from Utah Power’s charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning. Students wrapped up the four-week course on July 28, with a field trip to Bridal Veil Falls and Deer Creek Reservoir. Turner Lumber promotes green ethic with Blue Sky Fri, Jul 29, 2005 MOAB, Utah — One reason why Ken and Connie Turner enrolled in Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program is to help keep Moab’s skies blue. Pacific Power, Energy Trust of Oregon launch joint energy-efficiency program for irrigators Fri, Jul 29, 2005 KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Pacific Power and the Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc., announced today that they are offering a joint energy efficiency program, called the Irrigation Initiative, to Pacific Power irrigation customers in the Klamath Basin. The Irrigation Initiative is also available to all irrigation customers in Pacific Power’s California service area. Dave Johnston Mine reclamation nearing completion Tue, Jul 26, 2005 GLENROCK, Wyo. — PacifiCorp affiliate Glenrock Coal Company is in the final stages of completing its historic reclamation of the Dave Johnston Mine. Before the year's end, the land where mining facilities and equipment have existed for more than 40 years will be restored to its original state. Any remaining traces of the 104 million tons of coal extracted from beneath these reclaimed lands will disappear forever – thanks to the committed crew at Glenrock Coal Company. 12th Annual Pacific Northwest Lineman Rodeo highlights skills, knowledge necessary in utility trade Fri, Jul 22, 2005 GRESHAM, Ore.—When a rodeo comes to town, fans expect to see dust flying, tough cowboys and fierce competition atop strong bulls and horses. At the annual Lineman Rodeo, the events and competitions are a little different, but no less dramatic or dangerous. PacifiCorp wins prestigious Call Center of the Year Award Thu, Jul 21, 2005 PacifiCorp continues to lead the electricity industry in providing excellent service to its customers. In addition to recent stellar satisfaction rankings by several customer segments, PacifiCorp today announced it has been honored with the Incoming Calls Management Institute (ICMI) 2005 Call Center of the Year Award. Agreement signed on Cove Project decommissioning Wed, Jul 20, 2005 POCATELLO, Idaho—An agreement has been signed to retire the Cove Project, one of four PacifiCorp hydroelectric developments in Idaho on the Bear River. The proposal must be accepted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which granted a new federal license to the plants in December 2003. The process to evaluate the proposal could take about a year. Outdoor activities could lead to danger; Utah Power reminds people to stay safe Mon, Jul 18, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY — If skydiving, flying airplanes or helicopters, parasailing, hang gliding, riding in hot-air balloons, playing with model airplanes, sailing or angling are on your list of outdoor activities this summer, please keep safety in mind while out having fun. Utah Power reminds recreational enthusiasts and thrill-seekers about the serious dangers of maneuvering airborne and waterborne equipment in the same vicinity of power lines and electrical structures. MidAmerican Commits to Long-Term Ownership and Significant Investment Program at PacifiCorp Fri, Jul 15, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. – PacifiCorp's electric customers will enjoy enhanced reliability and service from an investment program throughout the company's six-state service territory, MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company and PacifiCorp said today. The commitments came as the companies filed to gain approval of MidAmerican's acquisition of PacifiCorp from ScottishPower. PacifiCorp Foundation funds Wyoming education programs Tue, Jul 12, 2005 CASPER, Wyo. — Pacific Power's charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, has awarded $48,500 to Wyoming non-profit groups, to help support educational programs throughout the state. The grants are part of more than $300,000 awarded by the PacifiCorp Foundation in June 2005, for learning initiatives across the electric utility's six-state service area. Beat the heat with Utah Power Mon, Jul 11, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah Power wants to remind its residential customers that as the temperatures continue to soar, its Cool Cash Incentive program can help reduce energy costs to cool their homes. Customers with older, less efficiency air conditioners, or those contemplating the purchase of cooling equipment this summer are encouraged to look at high efficiency evaporative cooling and central air conditioning systems. Net increase of 1.7% sought by Utah Power Mon, Jul 11, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY -- As a result of a stipulation among parties in a general rate case that was signed in June, and if approved by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, Utah Power customers in Idaho would see a net increase of 1.7 percent in September. Yakima 'Energy $ense' students rewarded with Mariners game Wed, Jul 06, 2005 SEATTLE – A group of forty students from upper Yakima County school districts got their wish, when they were treated to a Seattle Mariners baseball game, on Sunday, July 3. The students were among 900 sixth-graders from five Yakima County middle schools who participated in this year's Energy $ense energy conservation program, sponsored by Pacific Power. Pacific Power greens River Rhythms Concerts with Blue Sky Tue, Jul 05, 2005 ALBANY, Ore. — Guests at this year’s River Rhythms Concerts will enjoy 100 percent pollution free music thanks to Blue Sky renewable energy from Pacific Power. The first concert features zydeco artist Chubby Carrier at 7 p.m. Thursday, at Monteith Riverpark. Your home can be more comfortable with solutions ranging from window coverings to heat pumps Tue, Jul 05, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — When summer hits, it hits fast. Portland General Electric (PGE), Pacific Power and Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc., have lots of tips for keeping the heat out of your house. One of the best home cooling systems is a premium efficiency heat pump. Customers can save hundreds dollars on a heat pump purchase with Energy Trust cash incentives and may be eligible for Oregon Department of Energy tax credits. PacifiCorp Foundation awards more than $100,000 for Utah education programs Fri, Jul 01, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Power’s charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, has awarded $102,500 to Utah non-profit groups, to help support educational programs throughout the state. The grants are part of more than $300,000 awarded by the PacifiCorp Foundation in June 2005, for learning initiatives across the electric utility’s six-state service area. Xpress Lube gives back to the environment with Blue Sky Fri, Jul 01, 2005 REDMOND, Ore. — Regular oil changes help a vehicle run more efficient, which saves fuel and decreases its environmental impact. Redmond’s Xpress lube goes an extra mile by buying Pacific Power’s clean Blue Sky energy for its facility. Pacific Power, Energy Trust of Oregon launch energy efficiency initiatives for Klamath irrigators Tue, Jun 28, 2005 KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.—Pacific Power and the Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc. announced today that they are offering energy efficiency assistance to Pacific Power irrigation customers in the Klamath Basin in Oregon. The assistance consists of a nozzle exchange program and pump testing, both of which are free to customers, and incentives for pump repairs or upgrades. Catalyst extends its environmental ethic with Blue Sky Tue, Jun 28, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY — As editor and publisher of Catalyst Magazine, Greta deJong has been on the lookout for ways to live and conduct her business in a more environmentally respectful manner. One contribution she’s making toward a cleaner environment is purchasing Utah Power's Blue Sky renewable energy. Health Career and Training Center receives PacifiCorp Foundation aid Fri, Jun 24, 2005 LEBANON, Ore. — A $10,000 grant from the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning will help the new Samaritan Health Career and Training Center (HCTC) address health care worker shortages in the Valley. Britt Festival gets greened with Blue Sky wind power Thu, Jun 23, 2005 JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — Guests at this year’s Britt Festival will enjoy 100 percent pollution free music, thanks to Pacific Power. PacifiCorp Foundation grant to help ScienceWorks train new teachers Thu, Jun 23, 2005 MEDFORD, Ore. -- A $5,120 grant from the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning will help ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum train three new educators and expand outreach program materials. This will directly impact almost 5,000 students and 135 teachers, and will help improve science education in Oregon’s Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties, and in California’s Siskiyou County. PacifiCorp Foundation announces Oregon education grants Thu, Jun 23, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — In June 2005 the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning awarded more than $100,000 to 15 nonprofit education programs throughout Oregon. It also awarded $25,000 to small capital improvement projects in Astoria, Bend and Lebanon. Bike Gallery helps crank out more renewable power Thu, Jun 23, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — The Bike Gallery not only encourages a cleaner means of travel, it’s a clean-power advocate as a partner in Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program. Utility using helicopter to check power lines Wed, Jun 22, 2005 CASPER, Wyo. — Pacific Power crews will inspect power lines in central and northeast Wyoming by helicopter, beginning Thursday, June 23 and continuing through Saturday, June 25. Crews will be flying over the areas of Casper, Riverton, Thermopolis, Buffalo and Gillette, as well as towns and rural areas between cities. Melvin Mark Companies triples its green power buy Mon, Jun 20, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — Melvin Mark Companies tripled its purchase of Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy, increasing the amount of green power for four Portland properties: Columbia Square, the Fifth Avenue Building, the Fifth & Taylor Parking Garage and the Auditorium Parking Garage. Melvin Mark also enrolled the Union Bank of California Tower in Blue Sky for the first time. Farmers, ranchers urged to take caution this summer Thu, Jun 16, 2005 Electricity enables hundreds of jobs to be done every day in the business of farming and ranching. It lights and powers homes and shops, runs dairy equipment, pumps irrigation water, helps move, condition and store crops. However, electricity can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions aren’t taken. With farm activity ramping up during the summer months, Pacific Power encourages safe and cautious behavior while working with equipment or in orchards or fields. DOE shows environmental commitment with Blue Sky Mon, Jun 13, 2005 MOAB, Utah — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) demonstrated its environmental commitment by becoming a visionary-level partner in Utah Power’s Blue Sky renewable power program. DOE is finalizing its plans for disposition of the 11.9 million-ton uranium tailings pile (formerly known as the Atlas pile) located adjacent to the bank of the Colorado River near Moab. The Moab site is managed by the DOE office in Grand Junction, Colo. Dr. Funk shows environmental commitment with Blue Sky Mon, Jun 13, 2005 YAKIMA, Wash. — Dr. Kay Funk is demonstrating her clinic’s environmental commitment as a champion-level partner in Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program. Eye clinic shows environmental vision with Blue Sky Thu, Jun 09, 2005 WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Watching the wind towers being erected at the neighboring Combine Hills wind farm inspired the Valley Vision Clinic to get involved in renewable power. Deschutes Brewery extends green practices with renewable power Thu, Jun 09, 2005 BEND, Ore. — Deschutes Brewery is extending its environmental commitment as a champion-level partner in Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable power program. It is the first Oregon brewery in the utility’s service area to sign up for Blue Sky. PowerForward Begins Fifth Season Thu, Jun 09, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY – PowerForward, Utah’s statewide energy conservation initiative, kickoffs its fifth season in an effort to maintain safe, reliable electrical energy at reasonable rates for consumers during the summer peak season. Widmer brothers come up green with Blue Sky Wed, Jun 08, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — Widmer Brothers Brewing Company is extending its environmental commitment as a champion-level partner in Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable power program. Nonprofit gives back to the environment with Blue Sky Wed, Jun 08, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY — Fair trade retailer, Ten Thousand Villages, spread its good works to the environment by becoming a champion-level partner in Utah Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program. Woodward Canyon shows environmental commitment with renewable energy buy Tue, Jun 07, 2005 WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Woodward Canyon Winery is demonstrating its environmental commitment as a champion-level partner in Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program. Woodward Canyon is the valley’s second-oldest winery, and embraces sustainable wine growing. Contractors urged to take caution around electricity Mon, Jun 06, 2005 The most valuable quantity on any job at any time is never the materials, the equipment, the bottom line or the deadline. The most valuable quantity, without exception, is human life. This principle is what contractors and other workers live by. Utah Power couldn’t agree more. Pacific Power begins summer work at its 13-acre Youngs Bay site Mon, Jun 06, 2005 ASTORIA, Ore. — Beginning this summer, Pacific Power, through its subsidiary PacifiCorp Environmental Remediation Company, (PERCo) will complete an important phase of its work to transform its largely vacant property along Astoria’s Youngs Bay into a productive and vibrant part of the community again. Lewis River parks and recreation plan receives national award for recreation planning excellence Mon, Jun 06, 2005 WOODLAND, Wash. — At a 10:30 am reception tomorrow at the Lewis River Golf Course, the President of the National Association of Recreational Resource Planners (NARRP) will award PacifiCorp its Excellence in Planning Award recognizing the collaborative public process and comprehensive recreation plan developed during the Lewis River relicensing process. Gonzo Inn keeps every day Earth Day with Blue Sky Fri, Jun 03, 2005 MOAB, Utah — Décor isn’t the Gonzo Inn’s only nod to the 1970s as it celebrates Earth Day every day with purchases of Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy. MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company to Acquire PacifiCorp from Scottish Power plc Tue, May 24, 2005 MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company has reached a definitive agreement with ScottishPower (SPW.LN, SPI.NYSE) to acquire its subsidiary, PacifiCorp, and create an energy holding company serving approximately 3 million electric and natural gas customers in 10 contiguous states and 6.6 million customers worldwide. Halverson shows environmental commitment with Blue Sky Mon, May 23, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY — Halverson Company demonstrated its environmental commitment by becoming a champion-level partner in Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program. Located in Salt Lake City, Halverson provides industrial bulk material handling, conveying and weighing equipment throughout the West. Moab business whips up wind power Mon, May 23, 2005 MOAB, Utah — A local outdoor adventure firm is whipping up wind power by purchasing Blue Sky renewable energy. Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky program gives customers a way to bring more renewable power into the system. Homeowners can plan now and cash in on Energy Trust heat pump incentives Mon, May 23, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon has been experiencing some long, hot summers, causing many homeowners to think about ways to keep cool and not overheat their budget. Heat pumps offer an energy efficient way to cool in the summer and heat in the winter — and cash incentives can cut the purchase cost by hundreds of dollars. Boomtown shows environmental commitment with renewable power buy Mon, May 23, 2005 BEND, Ore. — Boomtown music and gift store in Bend, Ore., is demonstrating its environmental commitment as a champion-level partner in Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable power program. National Electric Safety Month provides opportunity to remind public how to stay safe Wed, May 18, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY — May is National Electric Safety Month, and Utah Power wants to remind people of the importance of keeping safe around electricity and electrical equipment. It could mean the difference between life and death. PacifiCorp awards grants to sustainability efforts Thu, May 12, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — PacifiCorp announced the distribution of more than $38,000 in grants to 15 environmental projects throughout its six-state service area. The utility serves customers as Pacific Power in Oregon, Washington, Wyoming and California; and as Utah Power in Utah and Idaho. Still time to join guided tour of local wind farm June 25-26 Thu, May 12, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. -- There is still time to sign up for a guided tour of the Eurus Combine Hills wind farm the weekend of June 25 and 26. For just $79 per person, you can gain a new appreciation for these new landmarks and generators of clean, renewable power. PacifiCorp's ePay receives upgrade, experiences two-year 247 percent enrollment boost Tue, May 10, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY -- Like an electronic tornado, PacifiCorp’s ePay program continues to sweep up customers who are opting to receive and pay their bills online. Since March 2003, nearly 73,000 customers have signed up for ePay, bringing total participation as of March 2005 to more than 97,000 across six states. Now about 6.5 percent of the company’s customers are enrolled in the program, compared to just 2 percent in mid 2003. Pacific Power files for price change in Washington Fri, May 06, 2005 OLYMPIA, Wash.—Pacific Power today filed a general rate request with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) to recover sharply rising power costs as well as significant capital investments. Pacific Power's case requests an overall increase of $39.2 million, or 17.9 percent. If approved by the WUTC, the price changes would take effect in spring 2006. Rural nursing education program receives PacifiCorp Foundation grant Thu, May 05, 2005 BEND, Ore. — A $5,000 PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning grant is helping fund a pilot program to provide access to nursing education in rural and under-served areas. As Pacific Power’s charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning supports organizations that emphasize education. Salvation Army tutoring program receives PacifiCorp Foundation aid Thu, May 05, 2005 ALBANY, Ore. — A $5,000 PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning grant is helping fund a Salvation Army after-school tutoring program for at-risk teens. It will assist youth who use the teen drop-in center, The dmZ. Teton County kick off expands Raising Readers literacy initiative to every county in Wyoming Thu, May 05, 2005 JACKSON, Wyo. — Special guests joined Teton County parents and children for the Raising Readers in Wyoming kick off event held at the Teton County Library in Jackson, on May 4. Raising Readers is a program being implemented throughout the state to help parents prepare their young children for reading, while promoting well-child doctor visits. With the expansion of the program into Teton County, Raising Readers is now active in all 23 Wyoming Counties, reaching 4,900 children. More than one million dollars contributed to giving campaigns Thu, May 05, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY — United Way agencies in Utah received a total of more than $278,000, including more than $213,000 contributed to United Way of Salt Lake, thanks to donations from employees of Utah Power and affiliate Interwest Mining – as well as matching contributions and additional funding from the company’s charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning. PacifiCorp, Invenergy close Idaho wind project deal Tue, May 03, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — PacifiCorp announced today a power purchase agreement in which it will purchase the output of a 64.5-megawatt wind-powered electric generating project to be built about 10 miles southeast of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Successful community tree planting project helps to beautify new Oakley recreation center Tue, May 03, 2005 OAKLEY, Utah – Volunteers from Utah Power’s Park City Service Center joined Oakley City and an estimated 200-plus youth from Oakley and surrounding communities to plant the majority of 360 trees donated by the utility for the city’s new recreation center. The tree planting event took place on Saturday, April 29. City of Corvallis hikes its renewable energy buy Mon, May 02, 2005 CORVALLIS, Ore. -- The City of Corvallis, an early advocate of renewable energy, has increased its commitment to wind power. Other businesses that wish to join the city and sign up for Blue Sky renewable power, will be receiving information about their Blue Sky options in the mail soon. Schools conflict resolution program receives PacifiCorp Foundation aid Mon, May 02, 2005 MEDFORD, Ore. – Mediation Works received a $5,000 PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning grant to help expand its popular Schools Conflict Resolution Program. As Pacific Power’s charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning supports organizations that emphasize education. Walla Walla United Way and Camp Fire receive PacifiCorp Foundation funding Mon, May 02, 2005 WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning announced it has matched Pacific Power employees for a combined gift of $4,650 to the United Way of Walla Walla County. In addition, Camp Fire USA Walla Walla Council received $3,500 from the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning for after school and summer programs. Lions Health Screening receives PacifiCorp Foundation grant Fri, Apr 29, 2005 YAKIMA, Wash. – The PacifiCorp Foundation continued its support of the Lions Health Screening Unit for the third year with a $5,500 grant. New renewable energy rate offers savings for Idaho businesses Wed, Apr 27, 2005 BOISE, Idaho – This week the Idaho Public Utilities Commission approved a new version of Utah Power’s Blue Sky renewable power option for business customers – one that encourages larger purchases of clean power for less cost. Energy West Mining receives Earth Day Award for environmental efforts in reclamation project Wed, Apr 27, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Board of Oil, Gas and Mining presented one of five 2005 Earth Day Awards to Utah Power affiliate Energy West Mining Company for the company’s commitment to protecting the environment while providing essential natural resources. The award was presented to Energy West officials in a ceremony at the Salt Lake City headquarters of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, on Wednesday, April 27. Analyze your home’s energy use with new online tool Tue, Apr 26, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — Pacific Power’s Oregon customers have a new tool to help them control their home energy bills. The Online Home Energy Analyzer, located on Pacific Power’s website, provides customers with great ideas to save energy and money. Homeowners will receive by mail four TCP brand ENERGY STAR® compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) from Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc., just for completing the analysis. Call before digging to ensure safe outdoor projects Fri, Apr 22, 2005 Spring is the perfect time for residents and contractors alike to plant trees and shrubs, install fences and put in irrigation systems. It's also the perfect time to make one simple phone call to avert serious problems, injuries and even death while working on outdoor projects. Utah Power encourages people to stay safe and avoid danger by having underground utility lines identified before embarking on digging projects. Governor and Pacific Power celebrate Earth Day by inviting salmon back to the neighborhood Fri, Apr 22, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski spent Earth Day “inviting salmon back to the neighborhood,” along with PacifiCorp President and CEO Judi Johansen, volunteers and dignitaries at a stream restoration project at Tryon Creek State Park in Portland. More than one million dollars contributed to Pacific Power giving campaigns Fri, Apr 22, 2005 CASPER, Wyo. — PacifiCorp employees and the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, the company’s charitable arm, combined to give $1.2 million to employee giving campaigns throughout the electric utility’s six-state service area. PacifiCorp operates as Pacific Power in Wyoming, Oregon, Washington and California; and as Utah Power in Utah and Idaho. Guided tour of local wind farm offered June 25-26 Wed, Apr 20, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. -- For whimsical Westerners wistfully wondering about wind power, Pacific Power is hosting a guided tour of the Eurus Combine Hills wind farm the weekend of June 25 and 26, in conjunction with 3 Phases Energy. The cost is $79 per person. Pacific Power donates computers to Albany School District Tue, Apr 19, 2005 ALBANY, Ore.—Julie Foss at West Albany High School (WAHS) is much happier today. Thanks to eight donated computers from Pacific Power, she can now operate the Oregon Edvantage attendance computer program along with other critical computer operations simultaneously without her computer crashing. Her previous computer didn’t have the required capacity to run these programs. Pacific Power, WorkSource Central Oregon announce joint job skills learning program Tue, Apr 19, 2005 BEND, Ore.—Pacific Power today announced that it is partnering with WorkSource Central Oregon to launch a computer job skills training program for those seeking enhanced job skills in central Oregon. The training curriculum, which is very similar to training offered to Pacific Power employees, will be made available to individuals in the community who have been referred by WorkSource Central Oregon. Pacific Power offers incentives for purchases of efficient clothes washers Fri, Apr 15, 2005 Pacific Power customers in Washington can receive as much as $60 cash back on the purchase of ENERGY STAR® qualified clothes washers. The program runs April 15 through July 15, 2005 and local appliance dealers have complete details for customers on the program. PacifiCorp customers help company soar near top of national green power list Thu, Apr 14, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — PacifiCorp earned top national rankings today for its voluntary Blue Sky renewable power program, surpassing utilities throughout the country. PacifiCorp operates as Pacific Power in Oregon, Washington, Wyoming and California; and as Utah Power in Utah and Idaho. PacifiCorp Foundation grant helps to provide safety training Wed, Apr 13, 2005 WORLAND, Wyo. — The PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, the charitable arm of Pacific Power, has awarded a $4,000 grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Wyoming, to help support the Empower program, which was developed to teach safety awareness and sexual abuse prevention. PacifiCorp Foundation funding to help encourage success in school and lifelong learning Wed, Apr 13, 2005 WORLAND, Wyo. — The PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, the charitable arm of Pacific Power, has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Washakie County, to assist with programs that encourage youth to succeed in school. PacifiCorp Foundation helps to keep kids learning this summer Tue, Apr 12, 2005 BUFFALO, Wyo. — Learning won’t have to take a summer break for boys and girls in Johnson County, thanks in part to funding from the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, the charitable arm of Pacific Power. The Boys & Girls Club of the Big Horns was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Foundation’s Pacific Power Fund, to help support creative learning activities at the Club’s Summer Day Camp, which runs throughout the summer months. Utah Power voluntarily extends Customer Guarantee Program Tue, Apr 05, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Power has come a long way in just five years — a long way toward delivering exceptional service, making the customer its first priority always and cultivating operational excellence through its innovative Customer Service Guarantee Program. Pacific Power voluntarily extends Customer Guarantee Program Tue, Apr 05, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — Pacific Power has come a long way in just five years—a long way toward delivering exceptional service, making the customer its first priority always and cultivating operational excellence through its innovative Customer Service Guarantee Program. PacifiCorp again honored by NHA with Outstanding Stewardship of American Rivers Award Tue, Apr 05, 2005 ROSEBURG, Ore. – The National Hydropower Association (NHA) yesterday announced that for the second year in a row, PacifiCorp received an Outstanding Stewardship of America’s Rivers Award (OSAR) for the company’s North Umpqua Hydroelectric Project. The award was presented at NHA’s annual conference in Washington D.C. Wyoming non-profits receive funding for safety, health and learning programs for youth Mon, Apr 04, 2005 CASPER, WY — The PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, the charitable arm of Pacific Power, has awarded a total of more than $20,000 to non-profit organizations throughout the state, to help support safety, health and wellness, and educational programs for youth. The contributions are part of one of four grant cycles awarded by the Foundation annually. Portland nonprofits receive PacifiCorp Foundation funding for health and welfare programs Mon, Apr 04, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — PacifiCorp employees and the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning combined to give $1.2 million to employee giving campaigns throughout its service area. The Foundation also gave an additional $115,500 to key Oregon health and welfare efforts. Quantec LLC makes green energy buy with Blue Sky Mon, Apr 04, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — Quantec, LLC, a Portland-based consulting firm, demonstrated its environmental commitment by becoming a visionary-level partner in Pacific Power’s Blue Sky program. Utah non-profits receive funding for health, welfare and social service programs Thu, Mar 31, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY, UT — The PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, the charitable arm of Utah Power, has awarded a total of more than $84,000 to non-profit organizations throughout the state, to help support health, welfare and social service programs. The contributions are part of one of four grant cycles awarded by the Foundation annually. PacifiCorp urges people to be aware of overhead power lines, keep safe this springtime Mon, Mar 28, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore -- Spring has sprung, and adults, children, homeowners and workers are out and about playing, working on their homes and yards and taking care of outdoor projects. The shift to sun and springtime provides a great opportunity for PacifiCorp to remind customers and the general public to be aware of electrical equipment—particularly overhead power lines—in the course of springtime activities. Dry weather prompts calls for wise use of energy Thu, Mar 24, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. – The Bonneville Power Administration, regional utilities and public interest groups today asked Northwest residents to help combat the economic effects of a dry winter by efficiently using electricity this spring and summer. Energy West's Des-Bee-Dove Mine fades into landscape Thu, Mar 17, 2005 CASTLE VALLEY, Utah. – More than 100 years ago, miners attracted to outcroppings of good quality coal began mining on the rugged south side of the East Mountains near here. However, it was tough going, and in the late 19th century, mining operations sputtered, nearly dying out, because of the rugged nature of the landscape and its remote location. Chamber of Commerce names Utah Power business of the year Tue, Mar 15, 2005 WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — ChamberWest, the Chamber of Commerce for West Valley City, Taylorsville and Kearns, has named Utah Power “ChamberWest Business of the Year” for 2005. The chamber will recognize Utah Power and other businesses, organizations and volunteers at its Annual Awards Dinner and Scholarship Auction, on Friday, March 18, at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center. Oregon customers can join in local green power efforts Tue, Mar 15, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — Pacific Power residential customers will receive information and enrollment forms in the mail this month, asking them to join 55,000 Oregonians who are paying a little more to support renewable energy. Dayton Schools’ summer youth program gets needed funds Fri, Mar 11, 2005 DAYTON, Wash. — As warm weather fuels student’s daydreams of summertime fun, Dayton School District received PacifiCorp Foundation help for its summer youth program. Gorge wind turbine spinning clean kilowatts one year later Fri, Mar 11, 2005 HOOD RIVER, Ore. — The first – and only – wind turbine approved in the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area still is churning out clean kilowatts one year after organic fruit grower North Cheatham first planted the tower among Apeasay Orchard's specialty pear and apple trees. Yale Reservoir drawdown will affect boating access Thu, Mar 10, 2005 COUGAR, Wash. – PacifiCorp and Cowlitz PUD said today that the Yale Reservoir would be drawn down during March and into April to accommodate construction at the Swift No. 2 Hydroelectric Project at the upstream end of the reservoir. Bend Parks & Rec. joins city in large renewable power buy Fri, Mar 04, 2005 BEND, Ore. — Bend Parks & Recreation is the latest local entity to buy Blue Sky wind energy from Pacific Power, joining nine Bend city government facilities in a renewable power parade of enrollments. PacifiCorp Lewis River Recreation Reservation Line Opens March 1 Thu, Feb 24, 2005 ARIEL, Wash. — Campground reservations at PacifiCorp’s Cresap Bay and Cougar Camp parks along the Lewis River in southwest Washington will be available for the coming recreation season beginning Tuesday, March 1, by calling the company’s Recreation Line at (503) 813-6666 weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Other PacifiCorp-owned parks with campgrounds will continue to be available on a first-come-first-served basis. Park City to celebrate Sustainable Slopes Day with Blue Sky Thu, Feb 24, 2005 PARK CITY, Utah — This Saturday, Park City, local resorts and other businesses will celebrate National Sustainable Slopes Day by buying Utah Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy. These businesses also are encouraging others to sign up. PACIFICORP Op Ed — Grid West: Electric Transmission Operations Should Focus on Public Interest Wed, Feb 23, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. — Last December, a wide group of stakeholders concerned about the shape, operations and future expansion of the region’s transmission system took the first of four measured and incremental steps toward forming a new regional electric transmission authority called Grid West. Pacific Power Habitat customers contribute to Seaside’s Circle Creek restoration project Tue, Feb 22, 2005 SEASIDE, Ore. — When a hidden but highly productive salmon stream near Seaside, Ore., came up for adoption, a group of local citizens stepped forward. The North Coast Land Conservancy, a local land trust, recently celebrated raising $1.2 million to purchase 364 acres including most of Circle Creek, a tributary to the Necanicum River. Mt. Bachelor celebrates Sustainable Slopes with Blue Sky renewable energy Tue, Feb 22, 2005 BEND, Ore. — This Saturday, National Sustainable Slopes Day, Pacific Power will offset the electricity used to power all of 12 Mt. Bachelor’s ski lifts by purchasing Blue Sky wind energy. More businesses join Moab’s renewable power parade Mon, Feb 21, 2005 MOAB, Utah — Since reaping recognition as the nation’s first Blue Sky community last fall, Moab continues its march to bring more renewable power online. The River Canyon Lodge, C&H Enterprises, Moab Fitness Center and Canyon Voyages Adventure Co. are among the many area businesses that have signed up for Blue Sky wind energy through Utah Power. Foundation donation helps expose local kids to art, history, science and camping at the zoo Wed, Feb 16, 2005 SWEET HOME, Ore. — Thanks to an $8,000 donation by PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning’s Pacific Power Fund, 40 students from Sweet Home’s Oak Heights Elementary School will take an overnight journey into the history of the Pacific Northwest. PacifiCorp Foundation grant helps bring Drum Brothers' rhythms to Pinedale students and community Wed, Feb 16, 2005 PINEDALE, Wyo. — Students and residents in Pinedale and Big Piney are learning about music and rhythms from around the world, thanks in part to $2,500 in funding from the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, the charitable arm of Pacific Power. The contribution helped enable the Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC) to bring the Drum Brothers percussion ensemble from Missoula, Montana to local schools for a four-day musical education program. Successful childhood literacy initiative kicks off in Albany County Tue, Feb 15, 2005 LARAMIE, Wyo. — Wyoming First Lady Nancy Freudenthal, Laramie Mayor Jodi Guerin and other special guests joined Albany County parents and children for the Raising Readers in Wyoming kick off event held at the Albany County Library in Laramie, on February 15, 2005. Raising Readers is a program being implemented throughout the state to help parents prepare their young children for reading, while promoting well-child doctor visits. GE unit taps into wind energy to power its local office Tue, Feb 15, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY — GE’s Corporate Payment Services unit is augmenting 30 percent of its power usage with Utah Power’s Blue Sky wind energy, becoming the utility’s latest Visionary partner participant. The company follows GE Healthcare, which signed up for the program last fall. "Oregon On Duty" still available to families of deployed National Guard troops Tue, Feb 15, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore.—Pacific Power today announced that its "Oregon On Duty" payment assistance program that the company initiated at the end of 2003 is still available. Motheread/Fatheread program expands to reach Native American families in southern Utah Fri, Feb 11, 2005 ST. GEORGE, Utah — The Utah Humanities Council’s Motheread/Fatheread program was introduced this week to residents of the Shivwits Indian Reservation and other Native American families in nearby St. George. Pacific Power thanks Oregon HEAT, Project HELP and Energy Share of Wyoming contributors Fri, Feb 11, 2005 Pacific Power thanks customers throughout the company’s service area who have generously provided donations to assist neighbors in need this winter, through Oregon HEAT, Project HELP and Energy Share of Wyoming. Donation envelopes were sent to customers in November electricity bills, and will again be included with February Pacific Power bills in Oregon, Wyoming and Washington. Utah Power thanks Lend-a-Hand contributors Fri, Feb 11, 2005 Utah Power thanks customers throughout the company’s service area who have generously provided donations to assist neighbors in need this winter, through the Lend-a-Hand program. Donation envelopes were sent to customers in November electricity bills, and will again be included with February Utah Power bills. Idaho's Parents as Teachers Plus celebrates successful first year promoting childhood literacy Thu, Feb 10, 2005 REXBURG, Idaho — Idaho's Parents as Teachers (PAT) Plus early childhood literacy program celebrated its successful first year in Madison County with a "birthday party" for participating families, residents and special guests, on February 9, 2005. PAT Plus also received a new $50,000 infusion of funding from the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning’s Utah Power Fund. YMCA’s “Bridging Generations” campaign receives PacifiCorp Foundation funding Thu, Feb 10, 2005 ALBANY, Ore. — The Mid-Willamette Family YMCA received $10,000 from the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning’s Pacific Power Fund toward its campaign to build a new 40,000 square-foot facility. The existing YMCA building, originally a farm implement company building built in 1944, is woefully inadequate to serve a growing community. Xanterra at Crater Lake helps preserve blue skies Mon, Feb 07, 2005 CRATER LAKE, Ore. — As concessionaires in Oregon’s only National Park, Xanterra Parks & Resorts feels a unique obligation to preserve Crater Lake’s incomparable beauty with responsible environmental management. This effort includes purchasing large amounts of Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy. Pacific Power uses Blue Sky dollars to acquire renewable energy from local wind farms, such as the Stateline Wind Energy Farm along the Oregon/Washington border. Utah Power officials to present tsunami donation to local American Red Cross Fri, Feb 04, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY — The Greater Salt Lake Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will receive a donation of nearly $74,000 for the Red Cross’ International Relief Fund to aid in the agency’s tsunami relief efforts. The donation comes from employees of Utah Power and sister companies Pacific Power and PPM Energy, along with matching funds from the company’s charitable arm, the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning. Local lodges contribute to Park City’s