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MEA Announces the 90th Annual Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

MEA is proud to announce the 90th Annual Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit, August 13-15, 2013 and its new home in Rochester, MN.

(PRWeb May 23, 2013)

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Successful Leadership Training for the Energy Field Leader

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

MEA’s Utility Leadership Academy (ULA) announces another successful Field Leader Training Program “On The Line: Building Team-Leader Skills”.

(PRWeb April 19, 2013)

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The Utility Leadership Academy Announces 2013 Leadership Hot Topic Courses

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT

MEA’s Utility Leadership Academy has created a new Hot Topics course series with a focus on current professional employee development issues and concerns for energy industry executives and field employees.

(PRWeb January 29, 2013)

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Announcing MEA’s 2013 Spring Executive Summit

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:20:07 GMT

MEA is proud to announce the 2013 Spring Executive Summit in Scottsdale, AZ April 3-5.

(PRWeb January 28, 2013)

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MEA's Field Leader Training “On the Line: Building Team Leader Skills,” Three Events in Early 2013

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:50:56 GMT

MEA and the Utility Leadership Academy are pleased to offer a two-day Field Leader Training Program titled "On The Line: Building Team-Leader Skills." Give your line team leaders practical, hands-on experience in how to effectively lead their crews with this energy industry focused, two-day course.

(PRWeb December 11, 2012)

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ElectricU Releases More Lineworker Courses

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

MEA is excited to announce the release of six (6) new electric distribution courses. The courses are part of ElectricU.org, an online university for those in electric distribution.

(PRWeb August 28, 2012)

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IPLA Awards Continuing Education Credit to MEA’s Electric Operations Technical & Leadership Summit

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) has reviewed the 2012 Electric Operations Technical & Leadership Summit sessions and awarded one hour credit for each session that also qualifies for continuing education units (CEUs).

(PRWeb August 23, 2012)

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MEA Presents 2012 Life Sustaining Awards

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Midwest ENERGY Association’s (MEA) is proud to announce that ten (10) energy operations members have received Life Sustaining Awards. Each year MEA sponsors the Life Sustaining Awards program to recognize industry employees who have performed service "above and beyond" the call of duty by saving or attempting to save the life of another. Applicants for these awards are approved by the Executive Committee of MEA's Board of Directors.

(PRWeb August 09, 2012)

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Marv Morey, Ameren and Jim Kuchler, Nicor Gas are Inducted into MEA’s Hall of Fame

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

MEA is proud to announce that Marv Morey, managing supervisor, operations – electrical training and auditing for Ameren Illinois Company and Jim Kuchler, directory, regional operations for Nicor Gas, an AGLE Resources Company were inducted into MEA’s Hall of Fame at the Electric and Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summits.

(PRWeb August 01, 2012)

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Presenting MEA’s Fall Executive Summit

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

“Exciting industry topics of the day are on the agenda at MEA’s Fall Executive Summit,” says Tim Dehring, chair of MEA’s board of directors and senior vice president, transmission and engineering for Northern Indiana Public Service Co. The summit is September 19-21, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN.

(PRWeb July 16, 2012)

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Purchasing & Materials Management Learning Summit for the Energy Utility Industry

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Join the Purchasing & Materials Management Learning Summit in Kansas City, MO September 10-12, 2012 at the Kansas City Power & Light facility.

(PRWeb June 28, 2012)

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Announcing the 2012 Environmental Management Learning Summit

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

MEA is proud to announce the 2012 Environmental Management Learning Summit, September 12-14 in Minneapolis, MN.

(PRWeb June 21, 2012)

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Announcing the 89th Annual Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

MEA is proud to announce the 89th Annual Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit, July 31 – August 2, 2012 in Ames, IA.

(PRWeb May 21, 2012)

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New Officers Are Welcomed to MEA’s Board

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Timothy A. Dehring, senior vice president of transmission and engineering for Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) - a NiSource Company - has been elected as the new chair of Midwest ENERGY Association’s (MEA) Board of Directors.

(PRWeb April 12, 2012)

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13th Annual Electric Operations Technical & Leadership Summit

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Attendees agree that invaluable connections are made at MEA’s Electric Operations Technical & Leadership Summit. To give attendees more opportunities for sharing best practices, more solution-finding roundtable sessions have been added for this year’s event. In addition, John Caldwell of Edison Electric Institute will be presenting the keynote session, “Financial State of the Utility Industry.” Join us, May 8-10, 2012 in Springfield, IL and experience the learning and peer connections this event is known for.

(PRWeb March 12, 2012)

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Great Learning for the Utility Fleet Industry

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

MEA is proud to announce the Transportation & Fleet Learning Summit, May 14-16 in Indianapolis, IN. MEA’s learning summits provide utility fleet professionals with the opportunity to address common challenges in the utility fleet industry.

(PRWeb March 07, 2012)

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Safety, Energy Generation, Recovery Operations are Some of the Topics at MEA’s Spring Executive Summit

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

MEA is proud to announce that their Spring Executive Summit, “Energy Delivery Operations: A Juggling Act” will take place March 21-23 in Fort Worth, TX. Topics to include: ALAGASCO's storm recovery, behavior based approach to safety, and CenterPoint Energy's smart meter pilot program.

(PRWeb February 06, 2012)

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Available Now: One Solution for All HR, Qualification, and Training Records

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

MEA’s Comprehensive Energy Record and Compliance Solution - CERCplus4 - solves many OSHA, HR, OQ, and other recordkeeping challenges, streamlines the process, and provides you with easy access to up-to-date records and reports from multiple locations.

(PRWeb January 13, 2012)

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Construction Inspection and Natural Gas Leak Detection Hands-on Training

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

MEA is proud to announce two learning opportunities featuring hands-on training; Construction Inspector Training (March 5-8, 2012) and Leak Detection Training (March 19-21, 2012). Both are being presented at the Ameren Training Facility in Pawnee, IL.

(PRWeb January 12, 2012)

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City Utilities of Springfield’s Gas House Gorillas and Piedmont Natural Gas’ Insane Methane Win the 2011 National Gas Rodeo

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

MEA and the National Gas Rodeo are proud to announce that the 2-person team, Gas House Gorillas, from City Utilities of Springfield (Missouri) and the 4-person team, Insane Methane, from Piedmont Natural Gas (North Carolina) are the 2011 National Gas Rodeo champions.

(PRWeb October 14, 2011)

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Overhead Courses, Now Available Online at MEA’s ElectricU.org

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

MEA is proud to announce the release of 13 overhead distribution training courses. The courses are part of ElectricU.org, an online university for those in electric distribution. With this release, ElectricU subscribers will have access to 77 of the planned 130 Electric courses.

(PRWeb September 09, 2011)

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Mike Broshous of Consolidated Utility Services Inducted into MEA Hall of Fame

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

MEA is proud to announce Mike Broshous, business development and client relations manager for Consolidated Utility Services was inducted into the MEA Hall of Fame at the recent Electric Operations Technical & Leadership Summit.

(PRWeb June 01, 2011)

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Life Sustaining Awards Presented to MEA Electric Members

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Midwest ENERGY Association’s (MEA) is proud to announce that eight (8) electric utility members have received Life Sustaining Awards. Each year MEA sponsors the Life Sustaining Awards program to recognize industry employees who have performed service "above and beyond" the call of duty by saving or attempting to save the life of another. Applicants for these awards are approved by the Executive Committee of MEA's Board of Directors.

(PRWeb June 01, 2011)

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Field Leader Training “On the Line: Building Team Leader Skills”, Now Being Offered

Tue, 10 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT

In conjunction with PLS Consulting, MEA offers a two-day Field Leader Training Program. Participants receive practical, hands-on experience in creating rapport with crews, as well as creating desired leadership. Certificates of Completion and CEU credits are provided. CenterPoint Energy in Minneapolis is hosting MEA’s June 22-24, 2011 training.

(PRWeb May 10, 2011)

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Be Vital: MEA’s Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Midwest ENERGY Association (MEA) announces the August 2-4, 2011 Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit in Ames, Iowa.

(PRWeb April 29, 2011)

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Utility Cross Bores Course Now Offered by Diggingsafely.com

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Utility cross bores are considered hazards in waiting and a nuisance to society. In recognition of April being National Safe Digging month, MEA has added the course Preventing Utility Cross Bores to its free dig safely training site, http://www.DiggingSafely.com. The course is available now.

(PRWeb April 20, 2011)

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Professional Development Certificate Offered by Midwest ENERGY Association

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 07:01:00 GMT

Midwest ENERGY Association’s Professional Development Certificate (MEA-PDC) program is designed to assist managers and their staffs to clearly identify and pursue developmental experiences for career growth. An MEA-PDC provides professional recognition of program completion.

(PRWeb April 11, 2011)

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Eight Utility Companies Receive MEA's Accident Prevention Award

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Midwest ENERGY Association (MEA) is proud to present Accident Prevention Awards to City of Waukee; Ponca Public Gas; City of Fort Morgan; Midwest Energy, Inc.; Ameren IL; Source Gas; ComEd, an Exelon Company; and DTE Energy.

(PRWeb March 18, 2011)

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Call for Presentations for MEA’s Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Midwest ENERGY Association (MEA) is calling for presentations on workforce development/leadership, new gas technology, regulatory compliance, safety, engineering and technical training, and core utility knowledge. The presentations are for the August 2-4, 2011 Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit in Ames, Iowa.

(PRWeb March 16, 2011)

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Leadership and Customer Insight Discussions at MEA’s Spring Executive Summit

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

"This Spring in Memphis, Midwest ENERGY Association (MEA) has put together an industry-leading agenda focused on leadership and the ever changing customer expectations" said, Timothy Burke, vice president of customer service and public affairs for Omaha Public Power District and chair of MEA’s Board of Directors. MEA’s Spring Executive Summit takes place at The Peabody in Memphis, TN from March 30-April 1, 2011.

(PRWeb January 26, 2011)

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Announcing the Spring Gas Learning Summit

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Gas Operations will be the focus of Midwest ENERGY Association’s (MEA) Spring Gas Operations Learning Summit in Omaha, NE. Join us April 5-7, 2011 in Omaha, NE for exploration, discussion and networking. Areas include Distribution, Codes & Standards, Leadership/Workforce Development, Measurement & Controls, Safety and Gas System Controllers.

(PRWeb January 20, 2011)

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Electric Utility Learning Opportunities at the Electric Operations Technical and Leadership Summit

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Midwest ENERGY Association (MEA) presents 45 learning sessions for electric utility personnel. Topics include solutions for the aging distribution infrastructure, implementation of “Smart Grid” technologies, and the ever-increasing emphasis on safety and system reliability. The 12th annual Electric Operations Technical and Leadership summit is being held May 4-6, 2011 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Springfield, IL.

(PRWeb January 20, 2011)

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ElectricU.org Delivers Utility Fundamentals and General Support Skills Courses

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:01:00 GMT

Midwest ENERGY Association (MEA) is proud to announce the release of ten new courses covering electric utility fundamentals and general support skills. The courses are developed in partnership with MEA’s membership.

(PRWeb December 14, 2010)

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City Water, Light & Power and Marshfield Utilities Join ElectricU Consortium

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Midwest ENERGY Association is proud to announce that City Water, Light & Power (Springfield, IL) and Marshfield Utilities (Marshfield, WI) have joined the MEA ElectricU Consortium to develop online electric lineworker training at ElectricU.org.

(PRWeb July 22, 2010)

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Midwest ENERGY Association Announces Three New Electric Members

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:01:00 GMT

Midwest ENERGY Association is proud to announce that City Water, Light & Power, Jo-Carroll Energy and Marshfield Utilities (WI) have joined as Electric Level II Members.

(PRWeb July 20, 2010)

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Metering Training Program Now Available for Electric Lineworkers

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Midwest ENERGY Association (MEA) announces the release of 13 metering-related courses and associated Performance Evaluation Forms as part of the ElectricU lineworker training development initiative.

(PRWeb July 15, 2010)

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Introducing “Regulation and Rates in a Changed Economy” at MEA’s Executive and Legal Summit/Board Meeting

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

“Regulation and Rates in a Changed Economy” is the focus of Midwest ENERGY Association’s Executive and Legal Summit/Board Meeting, September 29-October 1 in Omaha, NE. MEA’s executive summits provide utility operating executives and related companies with a forum for discussing current issues facing the utility distribution industry.

(PRWeb July 01, 2010)

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Presenting Midwest ENERGY Association’s Customer Relations Roundtable

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Announcing the Customer Relations Roundtable “Extraordinary Tips” on September 15-17, 2010 in Milwaukee, WI.

(PRWeb June 25, 2010)

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Natural Gas Utility Education & Training at MEA’s 87th Annual Gas Operations School

Wed, 19 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Midwest ENERGY Association’s (MEA) 87th Annual Gas Operations School will be in Ames, IA on August 3- 5, 2010. This year, MEA will host over 55 gas technical classes, a Fire School, a special session on Advanced Valve Maintenance and 150 exhibits with the latest technology, products and service trends.

(PRWeb May 19, 2010)

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New Officers Are Welcomed to MEA’s Board

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:01:00 GMT

Timothy J. Burke of Omaha Public Power District has been confirmed as the new chair of Midwest ENERGY Association’s (MEA) Board of Directors. Stephen L. Pella of Black Hills Energy is the new first vice chair. Dennis M. Klumb, Jr of KS Energy Services joins the executive committee as treasurer. MEA thanks Anthony R. McCain of Nicor Gas for his past service as chair and welcome him to the position of past chair.

(PRWeb March 29, 2010)

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