The Energy Resources group is
Aquila's electric
energy supply operation. Energy Resources is responsible
for U.S. regulated power activities, including fuel, purchased power, generation dispatch,
renewable energy
and wholesale customer relations.
Marketing and Generation Dispatch – Oversees dispatch of electricity from
power plants to Aquila Networks customers. Buys, imports and sells power
through our own transmission lines.
Resource Management – Develops and manages long-term purchased power contracts
and off-system marketing opportunities.
Purchase Power, Fuel, and Operational Analysis - Solicits and negotiates
long-term power supply contracts. Oversees procurement and management of coal
fuel supplies for owned coal-fired generation facilities. Provides analytical
services to other functions within Energy Resources.
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation - Manages Aquila's
Renewable Energy initiatives as a responsible corporate citizen and
progressive participant in the exploration of renewable energy
opportunities.
Primary Regions and Operating Experience - Operates within the NERC reliability
regions of MAPP, SPP, MAIN, SERC and WSCC, and is a member of WSPP. Aquila
Networks' US generation and transmission in the eastern interconnect will function
under the MidWest ISO.
Aquila and You
For years, teamwork was the basic business
principle behind all utilities. And while the same principle
still holds true today, the realities are vastly more complex.
Now, your energy needs change by the split-second instead of the
hour. And prices change just as quickly. You have to manage your
risk … or risk the outcome.
As you face the uncertain future of the energy markets, it
helps to team up with an established, forward-thinking energy
partner. This involves working together and sharing ideas …
utility-to-utility, and person-to-person.
With so many issues simultaneously affecting your business,
it makes sense to take the team approach. As a natural gas and
power utility supply group, Energy Resources is your ideal
partner to develop customized supply asset solutions in this
increasingly complex marketplace and regulatory environment.
The Gray County Wind Farm in Kansas.
Aquila receives approximately 55 percent of the energy from this
facility.
