OSHA requires a competent person be on-site at every excavation. The competent person is required to evaluate site safety and resolve existing and potential hazards.  This workshop is an excellent opportunity to become qualified as a competent person (or stay current with the responsibilities).

*** 0.4 CEU's for WD & WW only ***

For additional information in regards to the workshop, including full agenda and registration, please click HERE.

Registration is open for the Transformer School for Electric Line Workers taught by Scott Meinecke, Director of Safety & Loss Control for the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives.

This workshop is a combination of classroom and hands-on learning opportunities, where participants are exposed to situations that are as “real-world” as possible, without the real-world risk or danger. During the workshop, the following topics will include basics of single-phase and three-phase transformer connections and theory including turns ratios, polarities, safe work practices, basic calculations, connections, sizing, and troubleshooting. Participants will work with energized miniature
transformers. The transformers will blow fuses to allow participants to experience what happens when something is wired incorrectly. The class will continue to build on the miniature transformer banks and allow troubleshooting. Discussion on motor rotation as it relates to three-phase systems as well as ways to prevent voltage surges while switching three-phase bank.

This workshop is beneficial for anyone that is involved with the electric line crew including apprentices, journeyman lineworkers, and employees from other departments that may assist as a ground person. It is also applicable to those who desire to strengthen their basic transformer knowledge.

For additional information in regards to the workshop, including full agenda and registration, please click HERE.

The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities is proud to present another year of its Advanced H2O Workshops

Registration is open! Click HERE to view the full agenda and get registered!

** Each workshop is 0.5 CEU's **
We are also offering display opportunities for vendors again. This is a great opportunity to meet with municipal water operators from around the state of Iowa

• Advanced Water Treatment Workshop - March 13, 2024
• Advanced Water Distribution Workshop - March 14, 2024 

Attend one... or both!

If you have any questions, please contact Steve Marsh at 515.210.8156 or by email at [email protected]

Attention Water Members, the Annual Water Utility Day on the Hill at the Iowa State Capitol is set for Monday, Jan. 29 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. IAMU will have a booth set up in the first floor rotunda area during this time.
Any water member is welcome to attend for any or all of this awareness day event. It’s a great way to represent Iowa’s municipal water utilities and connect with state lawmakers to make sure they understand water-related issues. Stop by IAMU and day hello if you do attend. 
You do not need to RSVP, but if you have any questions about the event, you may contact IAMU Water Services Coordinator, Steve Marsh at [email protected] or by phone at 515.289.1999.

Registration is open for the 2024 IAMU Energy Conference!

Some of the 2024 meeting highlights include:

• Miso Market Update
• IEDA Funding Opportunities
• Carbon Credits & Water Loss Projects
• Hydrogen in Iowa
• Dealing with Media/Talking with Family
  
• Regional Economy & Economic Trends
• Employee Recruiting & Retention
• Crypto Discussion and Q&A
• Supply & Demand
• Residential Demand Charges
  
• Why You Need an Arc Flash Study
• IUB Damage Prevention & Enforcement Update

For additional information in regards to the workshop, including full agenda and registration, please click HERE.
 
Questions?
Contact Jill Soenen at (515) 289-1999 or [email protected]

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) just opened a new funding program to assist those interested in implementing community-driven strategies to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions through innovative energy efficiency measures or renewable energy deployment. The Iowa Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program is a competitive grant program to fund eligible local energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The first round of applications will be accepted until the deadline of March 18, 2024. A webinar will be held on January 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. to provide an overview of the program and application.  
  
Eligible applicants to the Community Fund include city and county governments not eligible to receive federal formula EECBG funding. Eligible projects include: 

• Building energy assessments or audits  
• Building energy efficiency retrofits 
• Upgrading wastewater or water supply facilities for energy efficiency 
• Replacing traffic signals or streetlight lamps with high-efficiency bulbs to improve energy efficiency 

 
Eligible applicants to the Innovation Fund include local governments, nonprofits and for-profit entities. Eligible projects include: 

• Demonstrating innovative renewable energy project deployment 
• Demonstrating innovative energy efficiency retrofit measures 

 
The Iowa Energy Office will administer the program with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, which was authorized through the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA), otherwise known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. 
  
The Iowa EECBG Policies & Procedures Handbook provides details on program requirements, eligibility, application process, evaluation criteria and reporting requirements. Find more information at www.iowaeda.com/iowa-energy-office/energy-block-grant/. 
  
The webinar will be held via Microsoft Teams. Pre-registration is required and available here. 
  
Please contact Jeff Geerts, program manager, with any questions at [email protected] or 515.348.6211.

The Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency (IAEE) is currently accepting applications for a 2024 scholarship. To help ensure the continued success and development of future energy efficiency professionals in Iowa, a $1,000 scholarship may be awarded annually. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply by May 1, 2024. The scholarship award will be announced in July and the award recipient will be highlighted at the IAEE Iowa Energy Summit. Payment will be sent to the school by August 2024.
 
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
1. Be pursuing a post high school education
2. Be enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution in Iowa
3. Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
4. Be committed to pursuing a career in the energy efficiency
 
To apply, complete the application found at http://www.iowaenergy.org/scholarship

The application window for the Iowa Grid Resilience Fund is now open. The deadline for applications is February 15th, 2024.
 
To learn more about the grant, visit the following links:
 
 
General Information:
https://www.iowaeda.com/iowa-grid-resilience-fund/
 
Grant application portal (IowaGrants.gov)
https://www.iowagrants.gov/index.do
(sign in and search for “Resilience”)
 
There was a webinar on the Iowa Grid Resilience Fund at the end of 2023 (link below):
Iowa Grid Resilience Fund Webinar-20231218_210445-Meeting Recording.mp4

Webinar Slides:

The Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency (IAEE) is currently accepting applications for a 2024 scholarship. To help ensure the continued success and development of future energy efficiency professionals in Iowa, a $1,000 scholarship may be awarded annually. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply by May 1, 2024. The scholarship award will be announced in July and the award recipient will be highlighted at the IAEE Iowa Energy Summit. Payment will be sent to the school by August 2024.
 
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
1. Be pursuing a post high school education
2. Be enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution in Iowa
3. Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
4. Be committed to pursuing a career in the energy efficiency
 
To apply, complete the application found at http://www.iowaenergy.org/scholarship

Registration is open for the 2024 IAMU Superintendent & Foreman’s Meeting! This year’s meeting will take place February 7 – 9, 2024 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 2405 SE Creekview Dr., Ankeny, IA 50021
 
* This workshop is specifically designed to cover topics of interest to electric superintendents and foremen *
 
The 2024 meeting highlights include:

• De-Escalation
• Forest Health Update
• Manager’s Tool Kit
• Beirer Metering
• Board Relations
• Responding to Trauma

 
Also returning is the Product Show & Reception.  Come socialize with fellow utility personnel and meet with exhibitors to see their latest products, technology, and services.
 
For additional information in regards to the meeting, including full agenda and registration, please click HERE.
 
Questions?
Contact Jared Masker at (515) 289-1223 or [email protected]

The application window for the Iowa Grid Resilience Fund is now open. The deadline for applications is February 15th, 2024.
 
To learn more about the grant, visit the following links:
 
General Information:
https://www.iowaeda.com/iowa-grid-resilience-fund/
 
Grant application portal (IowaGrants.gov)
https://www.iowagrants.gov/index.do
(sign in and search for “Resilience”)
 
There was a webinar on the Iowa Grid Resilience Fund at the end of 2023 (link below):
Iowa Grid Resilience Fund Webinar-20231218_210445-Meeting Recording.mp4
 
Webinar Slides:

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program webpage is now available on IEDA’s website. Along with the webpage launch, there is a policies and procedures handbook available in the “Resources” section of the webpage with further details. Click the below link for more details.
 
Link: https://www.iowaeda.com/iowa-energy-office/energy-block-grant/
 
Here’s some highlights:
The grant is estimated to open in January 2024

• Eligible projects - The funding provided through this program may be used to implement a wide range of energy efficiency and renewable energy measures.
• Community fund
  • Eligible entities – cities and local governments
• Innovation Fund
  • Eligible entities – cities, counties, nonprofits, or for profit entities in Iowa.
• Timelines:
  

It’s that time of year again! Time to review your OSHA 300 log entries for accuracy and post the completed and certified 300A form. Make sure that each 300 log entry has a corresponding 301 form that has the required information entered. If you have a recordkeeping question message Margret Meade at [email protected] or call 515.210.6617

CLICK HERE to see the full agenda and get registered!

Effective January 1, 2024, OSHA will require establishments with 100 or more employees in certain high-hazard industries to electronically submit information from their Form 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and Form 301 Injury and Illness Incident Report to OSHA once a year. These submissions are in addition to submission of Form 300A-Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.

These are the specific NAICS codes that have the potential to affect a limited number of Iowa’s municipalities. Remember, you must enter all 300 and 301 information in the electronic recordkeeping system with 100 or more employees in that specific NAICS:

• 2213 Water, Sewage and other systems
• 4851 Urban Transit Systems
• 5621 Waste (garbage) Collection
• 5622 Waste (garbage) treatment and disposal
  
  

If you have questions about this or any other recordkeeping rule, please message Margret Meade at [email protected] or call at 515.210.6617