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MISO to Issue RFP for 500kV Project

MISO to Issue RFP for 500kV Project

MISO to Issue RFP for 500kV Project

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) announced an RFP December 19 to build a 500kV line and substation to enhance聽聽efficiency in Louisiana and Texas. Proposal submissions will be due in July.

The project involves the upgrade of an existing 230kV substation to 500kV, the building of a new 500kV substation, the reconfiguration of 230kV lines and the construction of about 21 miles of 500kV transmission from Hartburg, Texas, near the Louisiana state line, southwest to the new substation near Vidor, Texas.

Texas and Louisiana will both see benefits from Midcontinent Independent System Operator鈥檚 newest 500kV line and substation project set to begin January 2019.

The project will cost an estimated $130 million. Click to read S&P Global鈥檚 full story on the plans leading up to this project

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AEP Invests $4.5 Billion in Oklahoma Wind Power  Copy

AEP Invests $4.5 Billion in Oklahoma Wind Power Copy

AEP Invests $4.5 Billion in Oklahoma Wind Power Copy

AEP’s Wind Catcher project includes the purchase of a 2,000-megawatt wind farm that Invenergy LLC is building in Oklahoma. Construction of a 765kV power line that would run approximately 350 miles is also part of the proposal. The company is currently talking with states about cost recovery programs once the project is in service.

There have been waves of concern surrounding the selection process and cost estimates of the 鈥淲ind Catcher Energy Connection.鈥 Paul Patterson, an analyst with Glenrock Associates LLC, commented, 鈥淚t’s not surprising that there’s opposition. It’s a big, large, complicated project, and there are a lot of things that have to fall into place.”

Learn more about concerns and options surrounding this project by reading the whole story at .

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2018 CLASS OF LEADERSHIP MISSISSIPPI

2018 CLASS OF LEADERSHIP MISSISSIPPI

2018 CLASS OF LEADERSHIP MISSISSIPPI

Amanda Lott, Irby’s Director of Human Resources and Employee Development has been selected to participate in the 2018 class of .

Leadership Mississippi is the second oldest statewide leadership program. The M.B. Swayze Foundation supports the program, which is highly sought after. Program alumni select participants by way of a competitive application process gives special consideration to community involvement.

Amanda will work together with her fellow class members in a training program that includes group sessions, project experience, and individual study.

Since its inception in 1974, Leadership Mississippi has graduated more than 1,300 alumni active in Mississippi business and politics. Many elected leaders, including a former governor, are graduates and recognize the value of the Leadership Mississippi experience.

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A BIG IRBY WELCOME

A BIG IRBY WELCOME

A BIG IRBY WELCOME

Stephen King (not the author) joined 黑料福利社 Company as Director of Information Systems this December.

Irby is proud to welcome Mr. King to the team. He has enjoyed a long career in technology and comes to Irby most recently from Hudson’s Bay Company. Stephen is a Jackson area native and a graduate of Mississippi College.

Stephen and his wife Stacy have two sons, Wiley and Hunter. Wiley is an adult St. Jude kid survivor. He has battled a brain tumor since his high school days. Hunter is a graduate of Mississippi College and also in the computer field.

When Stephen is not at Irby, you can find him on stage or in the recording studio playing guitar and making music. In fact, Stephen was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2014.

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SERVICE AWARDS 2017

SERVICE AWARDS 2017

SERVICE AWARDS 2017

On Thursday, December 7, Irby hosted its annual Service Awards Luncheon at headquarters in Richland, MS. Twenty-nine service award recipients were honored. Recognitions ranged from five to 40 years. Service awards are distributed to employees at five-year milestones.

Irby is proud that so many of its team members have a long tenure with the company. There鈥檚 no better testament to the culture of the company.

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Service Awards
Service Awards
Service Awards
Lockhart Office Open House

Lockhart Office Open House

Lockhart Office Open House

Irby hosted an Open House Event in the Lockhart regional office Wednesday, December 6. Surrounding community members and clients were welcomed to tour the facilities and meet some of our friendly staff operating out of the office. Several clients joined Irby employees from surrounding areas for a barbecue meal. The Mayor of Lockhart even stopped in to say hello!

鈥淭his was a great opportunity to connect with people in the community of Lockhart, LCRA clients, and several Irby guys that we don鈥檛 get to see as often as we wish we could,鈥 said Rick Shouse, Irby Executive Vice President.

For more information, view the event press release

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open house