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6 Utility Districts Use State Grants to Make Needed
Energy Efficiency Upgrades 20 Dennis “Buck” Saunders Receives
Murphy Snoderly Award
Utilizing Clean Tennessee Energy Grant (CTEG) money,
three Tennessee utility districts have made energy efficiency With 50 years of employment and a lifetime of experience with the
improvements to maintain the rates customers want and provide City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works, Dennis “Buck”
more efficient services. Saunders was recognized for his service.
8 A Proactive Approach: First Utility District in 21 TCAPWA Well Represented at TML Conference
Knoxville Uses Technology to Stay on Top of
Sewer Line Repairs With guest speakers, plenty of activity at the booth and prestigious
awards presented, the TML Conference in Nashville was successful
Knox County’s First Utility District sees success with a sewer for all involved.
rehabilitation program that emphasizes reliable backup power and
regular, intensive maintenance. 22 Certification: Evidence of Dedication
10 Planning for Your Utility’s Success: Certified Stormwater Manager designation demonstrates
Capital Improvement Planning 101 standardization within the stormwater field and brings together
talents on all levels to improve water quality, benefitting anyone in
The creation of a Wastewater Capital Improvements Plan will place the field.
your utility ahead of the infrastructure game and streamline your
operations. 24 Celebrating Public Works Week in Tennessee
14 TCAPWA Events and Highlights Public Works Departments from across the state celebrated Public
• Nominations Needed for 2015 TCAPWA Awards Works Week to honor the hardworking men and women who make
• West Branch Meets in Germantown these vital services possible.
• TCAPWA 2015 Scholarships Awarded
• TCAPWA Young Professionals Meeting 26 McMinnville LED - Longer Life, Lower Energy Use
• TCAPWA Recognized for Membership Growth
A switch to LED streetlights reduces both energy use and the carbon
16 Sign up now for the TCAPWA & SWANA Annual footprint in McMinnville, leading to a greener, more economically
Conference in Chattanooga – November 3-5 efficient city.
Tentative Agenda; Registration Form; Exhibitor/Sponsor Application 28 Going Greener with a Rhoades Car
and Exhibit Hall Floorplan.
A human/electric hybrid vehicle offers multiple options for Public
page 24 Works Departments looking to go green and to reduce expenses.
10 DEPARTMENTS
29 Authors in this Issue
30 Local Government Buyers’ Guide
Cover: inset images top to bottom: Northeast Knox Utility District; Kingston
Public Works Week Celebration; and First Utility District of Knox County.
Background image is the City of Kingston Wastewater Treatment Plant.
© 2015 TN Public Works Magazine. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without
written permission is prohibited. Subscription: One Year, $25; Single Copies, $4. Ad rate sheet
available upon request to info@tnpublicworks.com. ISSN 0893-5380.
page 6 Tennessee Public Works Magazine
Online at tnpublicworks.com
6 Utility Districts Use State Grants to Make Needed
Energy Efficiency Upgrades 20 Dennis “Buck” Saunders Receives
Murphy Snoderly Award
Utilizing Clean Tennessee Energy Grant (CTEG) money,
three Tennessee utility districts have made energy efficiency With 50 years of employment and a lifetime of experience with the
improvements to maintain the rates customers want and provide City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works, Dennis “Buck”
more efficient services. Saunders was recognized for his service.
8 A Proactive Approach: First Utility District in 21 TCAPWA Well Represented at TML Conference
Knoxville Uses Technology to Stay on Top of
Sewer Line Repairs With guest speakers, plenty of activity at the booth and prestigious
awards presented, the TML Conference in Nashville was successful
Knox County’s First Utility District sees success with a sewer for all involved.
rehabilitation program that emphasizes reliable backup power and
regular, intensive maintenance. 22 Certification: Evidence of Dedication
10 Planning for Your Utility’s Success: Certified Stormwater Manager designation demonstrates
Capital Improvement Planning 101 standardization within the stormwater field and brings together
talents on all levels to improve water quality, benefitting anyone in
The creation of a Wastewater Capital Improvements Plan will place the field.
your utility ahead of the infrastructure game and streamline your
operations. 24 Celebrating Public Works Week in Tennessee
14 TCAPWA Events and Highlights Public Works Departments from across the state celebrated Public
• Nominations Needed for 2015 TCAPWA Awards Works Week to honor the hardworking men and women who make
• West Branch Meets in Germantown these vital services possible.
• TCAPWA 2015 Scholarships Awarded
• TCAPWA Young Professionals Meeting 26 McMinnville LED - Longer Life, Lower Energy Use
• TCAPWA Recognized for Membership Growth
A switch to LED streetlights reduces both energy use and the carbon
16 Sign up now for the TCAPWA & SWANA Annual footprint in McMinnville, leading to a greener, more economically
Conference in Chattanooga – November 3-5 efficient city.
Tentative Agenda; Registration Form; Exhibitor/Sponsor Application 28 Going Greener with a Rhoades Car
and Exhibit Hall Floorplan.
A human/electric hybrid vehicle offers multiple options for Public
page 24 Works Departments looking to go green and to reduce expenses.
10 DEPARTMENTS
29 Authors in this Issue
30 Local Government Buyers’ Guide
Cover: inset images top to bottom: Northeast Knox Utility District; Kingston
Public Works Week Celebration; and First Utility District of Knox County.
Background image is the City of Kingston Wastewater Treatment Plant.
© 2015 TN Public Works Magazine. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without
written permission is prohibited. Subscription: One Year, $25; Single Copies, $4. Ad rate sheet
available upon request to info@tnpublicworks.com. ISSN 0893-5380.
