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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
  Courageous Leadership – Living a Life of Influence
Whether you’re a Kansas City Chiefs fan or not, you’ll enjoy Dan Meers as he shares his unique wit and wisdom about life. On November 23, 2013, Dan Meers came within inches of losing his life while practicing a bungee jump and zip line stunt at Arrowhead Stadium... home of the Kansas City Chiefs. The stunt went terribly wrong and Dan plummeted 75 feet before crashing into the stadium seats. Miraculously Dan survived. During this powerful presentation Dan shares his incredible story and the important lessons that he learned during his long road to recovery about leadership and about life. Registration for the IAMU 2024 Energy Conference will be open soon.   Iowa DOT and its partners have released a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) that will be used to disburse federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funds within the state. The NOFO documents and related materials are on Iowa DOT’s dedicated Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan website: https://iowadot.gov/iowaevplan
The NOFO will be used to disburse Iowa’s share of federal NEVI funds and will support the roll-out of EV charging infrastructure within Iowa. Applications are due on March 13, 2024; with notice of awards anticipated approximately 120 days later. Applicants can submit questions to Iowa DOT; questions will be answered on a rolling 45-day window, with answers posted weekly. Questions about the NOFO can be directed to [email protected] Garrett Pedersen, CPM Director - Systems Planning Bureau, IDOT [email protected] 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
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 IAMU Broadband Vanguard Award. The Broadband Vanguard Award recognizes individuals or organizations that have played a vital role in the promotion and advancement of municipal broadband in Iowa.
Past Broadband Vanguard Award winners are: 2018 Bob Borchers, formerly of Hawarden Municipal Utilities Ivan Webber, formerly of Ahlers Law Cedar Falls Utilities 2019 Julie Smith, former IAMU legislative liaison Larry Butler, Oak Hill Consulting Sal Lobianco, former General Manager of MPW 2020 Bob Haug, former IAMU Executive Director Osage Municipal Utilities 2021 and 2022 No awards Nominations will be accepted until 5pm on December 29, 2023. If you would like to nominate yourself or another individual/organization, send an email to Curtis Dean, broadband services coordinator, at [email protected] with the name of the individual/organization and a brief description of why you think that person/organization should be honored. Nominations will be reviewed by the IAMU Broadband Committee and selections made by the IAMU Awards Committee. 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:
 IAMU offices will be closed on Christmas Day, Monday December 25, 2023 and New Year’s Day, Monday January 1, 2024.
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 Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) opened a new funding program to improve the resilience of the electric grid. The Iowa Grid Resilience Fund will provide funding to eligible entities to address current and future resilience. The first round of applications will be accepted through IowaGrants.gov until the deadline of February 15, 2024. A webinar will be held on December 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. to provide an overview of the program and application.
Eligible applicants include investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, rural electric cooperatives and transmission owners/operators. The purpose of the program is to implement resilience measures that will reduce the frequency and duration of outages. Eligible projects include:
The Iowa Grid Resilience Policies & Procedures Handbook provides details on program requirements, eligibility, application process, evaluation criteria and reporting requirements. Find more information at iowaeda.com/iowa-grid-resilience-fund/. The webinar will be held via Microsoft Teams. Pre-registration is required and available here. Please contact Stephanie Weisenbach, program manager, with any questions at [email protected] or 515.348.6221. This recall involves certain DeWALT, Stanley FATMAX and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers. The recalled sledgehammers weigh between 2 and 12 pounds and range between 14” and 36” in length. The DeWALT sledgehammers are yellow and black, the Stanley sledgehammers are yellow and black and the Craftsman sledgehammers are red and black. Each sledgehammer has the brand written on the handle. The model numbers of the DeWALT and Craftsman hammers are marked on the hammer head. Model numbers of the Stanley hammers are located on a sticker on the handle. Stanley alone has received 192 reports of the sledgehammer’s head detaching, including two reported injuries to consumers’ face and head.
The model numbers and product descriptions can be found here. IAMU has installed a new phone system. Please see below for changes to be aware of:
IAMU has exciting news: the Apprenticeship program is going 100% online!
During the last few years, our program has grown significantly, which has put a strain on the current testing system through Google Classroom. As a result, we began the search for a new learning system that will accommodate our growing program. IAMU has teamed up with Canvas, a learning management system that will become the one stop source for all things apprenticeship. Canvas gives us the ability to put program material, testing, and skills assessments all in one place. Managers and apprentices will be able to monitor progress through the program easily from a single location. The system also gives us the ability to enhance the apprenticeship program with some additional trainings, such as instructional videos and voice over PowerPoint presentations. As with any implementation of new technology, there comes an increase in cost. IAMU has been able to avoid a price increase for the apprenticeship program since 2020, however we will be applying a small price adjustment effective March of 2024. Beginning March 2024, the yearly program fee will go from $1200 currently (additional fees apply to first year apprentices who complete placement testing, etc.) to $1300 per completed year. Additionally, there will be a $100 technology fee billed annually per apprentice starting March 1, 2024. We will be conducting instruction on the new system to make the transition to Canvas seamless for you and your apprentices. Be looking for that in the near future. As always, IAMU and the Electric Training Team are committed to providing an exceptional, high-quality apprenticeship program and we truly appreciate your continued support. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Jared Masker [email protected] or Troy Dejoode [email protected] .  Registration is open for the Complete Watt-Hour Metering Workshop!
January 22 – 26, 2024 Mistakes, tampering, and improper operation can turn your watt-hour meters into a large source of revenue loss! Gain valuable information on how to keep your meters humming with this workshop. This workshop will be conducted by Larry Chapman of Chapman Metering Consultants. Mr. Chapman is a highly regarded expert on watt-hour meters, and is a strong supporter of IAMU and Iowa’s municipal utilities. Learn how to keep your meters “in the black” with this workshop. A solid review of the Basics, combined with in-depth study of installation, troubleshooting, and tampering. * Participants should bring their laptop computers to take full advantage of this opportunity * For additional information about the workshop, including full agenda and registration, please click HERE. Questions? Contact Jared Masker at 515-289-5223 or [email protected]  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:
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] |
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