Those of us who shared the 677th Meeting of the Rotary Club of Dixie Sunrise learned some of the behind the scenes strategies and work that make it possible to turn on our lights and plug in our computers. It was our privilege to host Phillip Solomon, the Energy Services Director for St. George City. Mr. Solomon, who has been with St. George City water and energy departments for 25 years is a Re
gistered Professional Engineer in the states of Utah and Arizona. He has a Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Utah and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Utah State University. And, on top of his very heavy work schedule with the City Energy Department is an adjust professor in the Business Department at Dixie Sate College.
It would be impossible to do an adequate summary of all we learned about power and how it get to us. So let me just highlight a few points.
Power is traded HOURLY! Not only is the actual power bought and sold, the transmission of the power must be traded. And, purchased power must be balanced with City generated (Natural Gas) power. Those of us who live in the covered areas of the City benefit from a very low electricity rate of $.071 per kwh because of the department's ability to balance all the elements of providing power. Currently 27,000 customers are being served.
Challenges for the City's Energy Department include the balance of green house gases, carbon tax or CAP and Trade, and renewables (solar and wind). Please visit the ST. George City web sit to learn more, it is fascinating.
Next week: Terri Kane, CEO/Administrator of Dixie Regional Medical Center who will bring us up to date on Healthcare Reform.
See you then!
Marla Shelby-Drabner, President
Rotary Club of Dixie Sunrise.
gistered Professional Engineer in the states of Utah and Arizona. He has a Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Utah and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Utah State University. And, on top of his very heavy work schedule with the City Energy Department is an adjust professor in the Business Department at Dixie Sate College.It would be impossible to do an adequate summary of all we learned about power and how it get to us. So let me just highlight a few points.
Power is traded HOURLY! Not only is the actual power bought and sold, the transmission of the power must be traded. And, purchased power must be balanced with City generated (Natural Gas) power. Those of us who live in the covered areas of the City benefit from a very low electricity rate of $.071 per kwh because of the department's ability to balance all the elements of providing power. Currently 27,000 customers are being served.
Challenges for the City's Energy Department include the balance of green house gases, carbon tax or CAP and Trade, and renewables (solar and wind). Please visit the ST. George City web sit to learn more, it is fascinating.
Next week: Terri Kane, CEO/Administrator of Dixie Regional Medical Center who will bring us up to date on Healthcare Reform.
See you then!
Marla Shelby-Drabner, President
Rotary Club of Dixie Sunrise.
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