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2 ENERGY INSIGHT • OCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2009 Energy Insight is published by the Nebraska Public Power District Corporate Communications Department as a service for employees, customers and friends of NPPD. Its purpose is to communicate NPPD news and information and to recognize achievements of employees, retirees and their families. Board of Directors Dennis Rasmussen, Chairman Larry Linstrom, First Vice Chairman Ron Larsen, Second Vice Chairman Mary Harding, Secretary Wayne Boyd Jerry Chlopek Virg Froehlich Ken Kunze Darrell Nelson Ed Schrock Gary Thompson Senior Manager, Government and Public Relations Beth Boesch Executive Editor Brenda Sanne Managing Editor Jill Novicki, jrnovic@nppd.com Photography Gary Pelster Contributors Evelyn Chittenden Chad Johnson Mark Miller Lisa Mohr Graphic Design Bill Haack Dan Zastera Reporters Marjorie Allen, Chadron Darla Wait, Chadron Kathy Fadschild, Columbus Glenn Troester, Cooper Nuclear Station Kathy Nelson, Doniphan Control Center Lynn Phagan, Gerald Gentleman Station Lisa Willson, Kearney Bobbie Morford, Lincoln Kathy Eaton, McCook Helen Hinz, McCook Barb Keating, Norfolk Mindy Leaverton, Norfolk Connie Knapp, Ogallala Eileen Osborne, O’Neill Lottie Kellison, Plattsmouth Colleen Mathewson, Scottsbluff Cindy Holsing, Sheldon Station Kris Cross, South Sioux City Cindy Klein, York 3 Where Germs Hide The Hygiene Council lets readers know the results of an International Home Hygiene Study and gives tips on how to help keep your home germ-free. 4 President’s Message President and CEO Ron Asche shares his thoughts on wind generation development. 6 Investing for the Future Wholesale and retail rate increases help pay for infrastructure improvements. 8 Tools of the Trade Learn how NPPD is either using or plans to use social media tools to communicate with target audiences. 10 Public Power’s Progress Check out current industry happenings and photos from around the state to learn more about NPPD’s recent activities. 16 News From Around the State Read about activities and accomplishments of employees and their children. 22 Customer News New Dawson PPD facility and Cornhusker’s Ron Hostetter make headlines. 23 Retiree News Read retiree news and the schedule for future meetings. About the Cover: Happy Holidays from the Energy Insight staff.
Wash your hands. That’s a common mantra – and a worthy one – as the H1N1 flu continues to spread around the globe. But all the hand-washing in the world may not be a match for the germs and viruses lurking on household surfaces. The Hygiene Council – composed of global experts in the field of public health and infectious diseases – released the results of its second annual International Home Hygiene Study. The 2009 survey of bacteria found on home surfaces in eight countries, including the U.S., shows that the kitchen remains the source of the most germy surfaces. Members of the Hygiene Council identified the dirtiest places in the home and gave advice on how to keep them germ-free. 1. Kitchen cloths, sponges People frequently use sponges or cloths to wipe germs from surfaces in the kitchen. The council recommends running sponges through the dishwasher regularly and washing kitchen cloths on the hot cycle in the washing machine. 2. Kitchen faucets Typically people wash their hands after handling raw meat in the kitchen, but they touch the faucet to turn on the water and do not think about the bacteria that they leave. Use a disinfectant spray on faucets to kill germs. 3. Tub and shower The shower is the third germiest place in the home. The Hygiene Council recommends that showers and tubs be disinfected twice a week to ENERGY INSIGHT • OCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2009 3 get rid of dead skin cells left in the tub that can carry germs. 4. Pet food dish Most pet food dishes stay on the floor and do not get washed regularly. While it isn’t practical to disinfect the pet food dish every time you feed the pet, you should wash your hands after your touch it. 5. Microwave touch screen This spot is notorious for not getting cleaned. People may put something in the microwave that is raw to cook it and you could leave behind E. coli or salmonella. Even though the food comes out cooked, the germs that can make you sick are left on the outside of the microwave for the next person to touch. It is important to wipe down the touch screen regularly, especially after cooking raw meat. 6. TV remote Sanitize the remote control regularly to prevent sickness. 7. Light switches Touching the light switch is practically unavoidable, but keeping it clean is not. Disinfect light switches twice a week or every day if a member of your household is sick.
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