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IMEA & IMUA Seeks Grant Opportunities to Modernize Municipal Utilities

Date Posted: 2023-08-21

The federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 are making billions of dollars available to allow the electric industry to shore up and modernize systems and accelerate efforts to meet climate change objectives. Funds are being made available through a plethora of grant programs. The Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) and the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA) are working on behalf of member municipalities to ensure that municipal electric systems are not overlooked when it comes to these opportunities.

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Breese’s Dale Detmer Earns National Award

Date Posted: 2023-06-20

Dale Detmer, the Plant Operations Manager for Breese, IL and the IMEA Board of Directors Immediate Past Chairman, has been honored with the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Larry Hobart Seven Hats Award. The presentation was made on June 20 at the Association’s National Conference, which took place in Seattle, Washington.

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IMUA Honors Two Illinois Legislators with Public Service Awards

Date Posted: 2023-05-11

The Illinois Municipal Utilities Association bestowed this year’s Public Service Awards on Illinois State Representative Lance Yednock and Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier.

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Mascoutah and Winnetka Recognized for Outstanding Public Utility System Achievements

Date Posted: 2023-05-11

As part of the awards program at the IMEA/IMUA/IPEA banquet on May 11, President & CEO Kevin Gaden named the municipalities of Mascoutah and Winnetka as the winners of this year’s System Achievement Awards.

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IMEA, IMUA and IPEA Honor the Service of Four Public Utility Professionals

Date Posted: 2023-05-11

IMEA, IPEA and IMUA are proud to celebrate the outstanding careers of four public power professionals by awarding them the organizations’ Distinguished Service Award.

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Two IMEA Electric Utilities are Recognized Among the Elites for Reliable Public Power

Date Posted: 2023-05-09

Naperville joins Rock Falls to be among the 271 public power utilities nationwide that hold the Reliable Public Power Provider designation.

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Five IMUA Electric Utilities Earn National Safety Awards

Date Posted: 2023-05-09

Five IMUA member electric utilities were among 166 nationwide to earn the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2022.

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IMEA and IPEA Set Policies on Board Meeting Participation

Date Posted: 2023-05-02

The Governor’s COVID-19 Disaster Proclamation, which allowed for virtual attendance and participation at board meetings of public bodies, expires on May 11. Going forward, both the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) and the Illinois Public Energy Agency (IPEA) have established policies

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IPEA Elects Board Officers for FY2023-24

Date Posted: 2023-05-02

We continue to appreciate the service of our IPEA Officers and Executive Board members to help us carry out the important business of gas supply to your communities!

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APGA Names Springfield as the First Stop of its 2023 Member Tour

Date Posted: 2023-05-02

The American Public Gas Association (APGA) has named Springfield, Illinois as the first stop of its annual Member Tour. Plan now to be at IPEA headquarters in Springfield on June 8 as IPEA hosts APGA President & CEO Dave Schryver, Vice President of Operations & Safety Erin Kurilla, and APGA Vice President of Government Relations Stuart Saulters.

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