The annual report supplement gives highlights from the annual report.

This quarterly publication addresses topics relating to reliability and restructuring, and focuses on specific ways in which WPPI Energy and its members are assisting large customers operate a more efficient business in an increasingly competitive environment.

Technical workshops provide commercial and industrial customers with up-to-date information on power quality issues, efficient motors and other electric industry issues and technologies.

This open access website provides regular updates on governmental actions effecting utilities and other information about the electricity utility business and WPPI Energy operations and programs. The site has useful utility links and an archive of WPPI Energy press releases. Visit WPPI Energy's website.

Customized energy incentives are determined on the basis of utility peak demand reduction, energy savings and customer payback. To qualify for an incentive, customers should receive pre-approval from the Stoughton Municipal Utilities prior to implementing any efficiency improvements. Eligible measures include, but are not limited to:

• Lighting Efficiency Improvements:
• Compact Fluorescent Lamps
• Energy Efficient Fluorescent Fixtures
• Energy Efficient HID Fixtures
• LED Exit Signs
• Lighting Controls
• Cooling Efficiency Improvements:
• High Efficiency Air Conditioning
• High Efficiency Electric Chillers
• Food Service/Refrigeration Equipment
• Process Efficiency Improvements:
• High Efficiency Motors
• Adjustable Speed Drives
• ENERGY STAR® Transformers
• VendingMiser® - vending machine power controller

For companies who want to project an environmentally friendly image, WPPI Energy provides the opportunity to purchase electricity produced by renewable sources. The level of participation is completely voluntary. WPPI Energy will provide marketing assistance to promote the company’s participation in the program. For more information on this program, visit our Renewable Energy page.

WPPI Energy will pay participants for the right to utilize the customer-owned generator as part of its power supply resources. The program is designed to apply to qualified customers who can operate their units in parallel with the Stoughton Municipal Utilities' distribution system as well as those who can disconnect electrical load from the member's system when requested by WPPI Energy. Participants enter into a 5-year or 10-year contract with WPPI Energy. WPPI Energy pays participants monthly. The Capacity Program is available to any Stoughton Utilities retail customer with an average peak monthly demand of 500 kW or greater (the sum of the monthly peak demands for the previous calendar year must be 6,000 kW or greater) who owns a generator capable of providing a minimum of 500 kW or greater output to the utility.

WPPI Energy's Curtailable Program allows qualifying customers to receive a financial benefit from agreeing to shed load when asked by WPPI Energy to do so. Participants enter into a 5-year or 10-year contract with WPPI Energy. WPPI Energy pays participants monthly. The Curtailable Program is available to any Stoughton Utilities retail customer with an average peak monthly demand of 1,000 kW or greater (the sum of the monthly peak demands for the previous calendar year must be 12,000 kW or greater) who is able to reduce electrical consumption by a minimum of 500 kW or greater during curtailment periods.

The Energy Efficiency Analysis and Metering Program is designed to help customers capitalize on energy efficiency opportunities that exist in their facilities.

A Stoughton Utilities or WPPI Energy engineer can work directly with customers to conduct an energy audit. A report identifying potential areas of savings and suggesting possible upgrades or modifications will be developed for the customer. Each project identified in the report will typically include expected cost savings, estimated project cost and simple payback calculations.

Using portable metering equipment, a Stoughton Utilities or WPPI Energy engineer can measure electrical usage for almost any plant operation or individual piece of equipment. This type of information is extremely valuable for planning equipment upgrades, verifying process costs, changing usage patterns, correcting power factor, and pursuing load management opportunities.

Today's electrical equipment is far more sensitive than the typical electrical devices of the past. The Power Quality Program is designed to assist Stoughton Municipal Utilities customers in their efforts to resolve customer specific power quality problems.

WPPI Energy negotiates terms and conditions with qualified contractors for the following services. These services are available to Stoughton Utilities customers at the same competitive rates gained for all WPPI Energy member utilities.

The Infrared inspection service is a cost-effective way to locate electrical faults and mechanical problems due to overheating. The inspection can reveal problems prior to failures and help avoid costly down-time and emergency repairs. Some insurance companies are requiring an IR inspection on a regular basis for their clients.

According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, a variety of lamps and bulbs contain potentially dangerous heavy metals, like lead and mercury. Improper disposal of these materials can cause environmental and public health problems. Companies may bare financial responsibility for clean up of improperly land-filled items like these.

Recycling is the most cost-effective way to manage mercury-containing lamps, PCB-containing ballasts and heavy-metal laden electrical components. A registered recycler can assure that these waste items are properly recycled and provide the documentation a company needs to avoid liability.

Regular testing of personal protective equipment such as gloves, sleeves, blankets, hoses and covers can enhance the safety of electrical maintenance staff. These services meet national, state and utility safety standards.

Transformer oil testing provides valuable information for anticipating problems inside and assessing the life expectancy of customer-owned transformers. Annual testing is recommended. Recognizing transformer problems early can help avoid costly down-time.

This service is provided by a licensed applicator and charged on a per square foot basis. Spraying is typically scheduled during the spring season. The chemicals applied will kill all vegetation in selected areas, such as substations, parking areas, and graveled surfaces.

The following monitoring equipment is available to industrial customers on a free loan, limited time basis through WPPI Energy:

• Ultra sound detector for identifying air and gas leaks and monitoring bearing vibration.
• Data loggers for recording temperature, relative humidity and motor operation cycles for download to computers.
• Light meter.