City hosts Realtors Summit at WPPI (Sun Prairie Star)

City of Sun Prairie Economic Development Director Neil Stechschulte (right) welcomed attendees to the 2013 Realtors Summit held July 31 at WPPI Energy, 1425 Business Park Drive in the Sun Prairie Business Park. Sun Prairie City Council President Mary Polenske (left) also gave welcoming remarks at the summit, the aim of which was to promote Sun Prairie as a place to live, open a new business or relocate an existing one. (Photo by Jake Kurtz)

A collection of realtors, brokers, financiers and other interested parties met locally last week for a realtors summit hosted by the City of Sun Prairie.  Held at WPPI Energy the afternoon of July 31, the event featured a keynote presentation by Kevin King, executive vice president of the Realtors' Association of South Central Wisconsin (RASCW).  Representatives with the city, Sun Prairie schools, local organizations and business, and public safety were among those who spoke at the event geared toward helping realtors market the community.

Read the full article at:http://www.hngnews.com/sun_prairie_star/news/business/article_260642fc-0041-11e3-bdf5-0019bb30f31a.html

Blogger's Note: Thanks to all the attendees, and all the presenters.  We think we're going to try to do this quarterly with a shorter agenda.  And not on the last day of the month.  I promise.  If anyone would like more information about the topics covered, please contact Neil Stechschulte at the City of Sun Prairie.

City to Host Sun Prairie Realtors Summit July 31st (City of Sun Prairie)

The City of Sun Prairie is hosting a summit for Sun Prairie Area Realtors on Wednesday July 31st from 1-4:30 p.m.  The summit will be held at WPPI Energy at 1425 Corporate Center Drive in the Sun Prairie Business Park.

The keynote speaker will be Mr. Kevin King from the Realtors Association of South Central Wisconsin.  Other topics will focus on helping local Realtors best market Sun Prairie's assets including our school district, our library, and our public and private recreational and athletic facilities.  City staff will be available to answer questions regarding public safety, our public utilities, and current infrastructure projects, as well as providing a general development update for the City. Attendees will also learn more about the Locate in Wisconsin properties database from Mr. Luke Fuszard of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corportation (WEDC).

Refreshments and networking will be at Buck & Honey's immediately following the summit, and sponsored by Hometown News Group and the Star. 

Space is filling up fast.  If you are a Realtor, Broker or are otherwise involved in Real Estate in the Sun Prairie area, you can still RSVP at the following link.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dLttOacDyO6SXeRtM6CTKSHs6GB3coBnwaoFibIzrok/edit?usp=drive_web#

WPPI Energy Gets American Public Power Association Safety Award (Sun Prairie Star)

WPPI Energy in Sun Prairie earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2012, earning first place in the category for utilities with 1110,000 to 249,999 worker-hours annually.

Read the full article at: http://www.hngnews.com/sun_prairie_star/news/business/article_85c1101e-a1e1-11e2-9dbb-0019bb30f31a.html

Blogger's Note: Just another reason we like our municipal utility and public power here in Sun Prairie.  Congratulations!

Sun Prairie Utilities, WPPI Energy Aid Pan-O-Gold Energy Audit (Sun Prairie Star)

(Photo provided by Sun Prairie Utilities)

 

Sun Prairie Utilities, in conjunction with Sun Prairie-based WPPI Energy, recently presented Pan-O-Gold Baking Company with a check to help fund an energy efficiency audit on the compressed air system at the company’s Sun Prairie baking headquarters.  Read the full article in the Sun Prairie Star via the link below.

 

Source: http://www.hngnews.com/sun_prairie_star/news/business/article_b983e2d0-8749-11e2-89ea-0019bb30f31a.html

WPPI Energy Facility Scores Perfect EPA Efficiency Rating, Earns ENERGY STAR Certification (WPPI Energy Press Release)

WPPI Energy Facility Scores Perfect EPA Efficiency Rating, Earns ENERGY STAR Certification

The WPPI Energy office and operations facility received a perfect efficiency rating, with a 100 percent score on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) energy performance scale, making it one of the most energy-efficient buildings nationwide.

Link to Full Press Release: http://wppienergy.org/newsarchive?ID=229 

Former WPPI Energy President & CEO Roy Thilly Inducted Into Joint Action Hall of Fame (Sun Prairie Star)

Thilly Inducted Into Joint Action Hall of Fame

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestaronline.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=52&ArticleID=8435&TM=935.876

Blogger's Note:  Congratulations to Roy on a well-deserved honor.

Photo of the Day: WPPI Energy Annual Meeting (WPPI Energy)

WPPI Energy CEO Mike Peters, City of Sun Prairie Economic Development Director Neil Stechschulte, and Sun Prairie Utilities Manager Rick Wicklund between sessions at the 2011 WPPI Energy Annual Meeting held today at the Marriott West in Middleton, Wisconsin.

Stechschulte to Participate in Panel Discussion on Economic Development at WPPI Energy Event on September 15th (City of Sun Prairie Office of Economic Development)

Stechschulte to Participate in Panel Discussion on Economic Development at WPPI Energy Event on September 15th

City of Sun Prairie Economic Development Director Neil Stechschulte will participate in a panel discussion at WPPI Energy's Annual Meeting on  September 15, 2011.  Representatives of the 51 member communities and partners will gather to hear presentations on infrastructure and technology, energy policy, economic development, and an update on what's new at WPPI Energy.  Stechschulte will cover keys to Sun Prairie's economic development successes along with representatives from fellow WPPI Energy members Sturgeon Bay and Slinger. Contact Kelly Simonsen, Marketing Manager for WPPI Energy with any questions at ksimonsen@wppienergy.org or 608-834-4519.

Blogger's Note: This is a chance for member communities to learn from one another, and to encourage WPPI Energy to continue to grow its economic development program. 

Siemens and eMeter to Implement a Meter Data Management System for Member Utilities of WPPI Energy (Technology Marketing Corporation)

Siemens and eMeter to Implement a Meter Data Management System for Member Utilities of WPPI Energy

Link to Full Article: http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2011/08/30/5741096.htm

Blogger's Note: A good strategic move towards implementing Smart Grid technology for WPPI Energy member utilities like Sun Prairie.

Sun Prairie Utilities Hosts Appreciation Cook-Out for Large Electrical Customers (City of Sun Prairie Office of Economic Development)

Several of Sun Prairie's larger electrical customers braved the high temperatures and got lunch from Sun Prairie Utilities today. Participants included Palmer Johnson Power Systems, Soderholm Foods, Veyance Technologies and the Sun Prairie Area School District. Other attendees included WPPI Energy President Mike Peters, WPPI Energy Senior Vice President of Member & Customer Services Tom Paque, several local members of the Sun Prairie Utilities Commission, and Sun Prairie Utilities staff. This event has become an annual affair under the leadership and direction of Sun Prairie Utilities Director Rick Wicklund and WPPI Energy Services Representative Tamara Sondgeroth. It boils down to good food, good networking, and a good chance to strengthen the relationship between the utility and its customers. Most importantly, its a chance to show a little appreciation to some of the most important customers Sun Prairie Utilities serves.

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Blogger's Note: Special thanks to all the Sun Prairie Utilities crew who helped with today's cookout!

Blogger's Note #2: Did I mention that our local electrical rates can be 10-20% less than neighboring investor owned utilities? Call the Sun Prairie Utilities office at (608) 837-5500 if you think I'm kidding!

WPPI Energy to Purchase Power From Point Beach Nuclear Plant (Press Release)

WPPI Energy to Purchase Power From Point Beach Nuclear Plant

Link to Full Press Release: http://www.wppienergy.org/newsarchive?ID=226

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Click here for a fact sheet on Next Era's Point Beach Nuclear Plant.

Wicklund, Euclide to Serve on Behalf of WPPI Energy (Sun Prairie Star)

Wicklund, Euclide to Serve on Behalf of WPPI Energy

Link to full article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=50&ArticleID=7343&TM=78181.41

Peters Elected to American Transmission Co. Board of Directors (WPPI Energy)

WPPI Energy President and CEO Michael W. Peters has been elected to the board of directors of American Transmission Co.

ATC owns, operates, builds and maintains the high-voltage electric transmission system serving portions of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois. Formed in 2001 as the nation’s first multi-state transmission-only utility, ATC has invested $2.2 billion to improve the adequacy and reliability of its infrastructure.

“WPPI Energy has been involved since the formation of ATC and strongly supports the company’s missions and objectives,” says Peters. “I am pleased to serve on the ATC board of directors.”

Peters replaces former WPPI Energy President and CEO Roy Thilly, who vacated his seat on the ATC board in late February following his retirement from WPPI Energy. Thilly was instrumental in the formation of ATC and served on the board since the company’s inception in 2001.

ATC now is a $2.75 billion company with 9,400 miles of transmission lines and 510 substations. The company is a member of the Midwest ISO regional transmission organization, and provides nondiscriminatory service to all customers, supporting effective competition in energy markets without favoring any market participant.

Peters took the helm as WPPI Energy’s president and CEO in January following an extensive national search. He is an attorney with expertise representing both large and small electric cooperatives in a variety of forums in Kansas, Illinois and Michigan, as well as in Washington, D.C. Peters previously served as president and CEO of the Michigan Electric Cooperative Association, where he was responsible for providing the leadership, management and strategic vision for the statewide trade association representing Michigan’s rural electric cooperative industry. He holds a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana and a juris doctorate from the Washburn University School of Law.

Source: http://www.wppienergy.org/newsarchive?ID=223

WPPI Energy and Sun Prairie Utilities in the News (Various)

Thilly: Outgoing head of WPPI Energy sees bright future for clean energy (WisBusiness.com)

http://wisbusiness.com/index.iml?Article=222745

WPPI Energy announces new Chief Executive Officer (WPPI Energy Press Release)

http://www.wppienergy.org/newsarchive?ID=213

Blogger's Note: Michael Peters will begin his tenure as CEO for WPPI on Feb. 1st. A special note of thanks to Roy Thilly for all his leadership in both WPPI Energy and in Wisconsin energy policies.

Sun Prairie Utilities Donates to Food Pantry (Sun Prairie Star)

http://sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6642&SectionID=2&SubSectionID=52&S=1