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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240702PAC to Staff Attach 6 2022.pdf POWERING YOUR IN THE NEWS 1 1 empol Thanks in part to green power program participants,the demand for renewable energy throughout the United States is higher than ever.To continue offering Blue Sky participants a high-quality,impactful program with a stable price,the company is changing the size of the Blue Sky Block from 200 kilowatt- hours of renewable energy to 100 kilowatt-hours.The cost per Block remains$1.95. The program change has been approved by regulatory commissions in Washington,Oregon and California,has been filed in Utah,and will soon be filed in Wyoming and Idaho. Program participants have been notified of the change through letters and emails.While program participants do not need to take any action,they are able to change their participation level at any time by logging into their online account at pacificpower.net/bluesky or rockymountainpower.net/ •... bluesky or by calling 1-800-769-3717. BLUE SKY BACKGROUND PacifiCorp launched its Blue Sky program in 2000 to allow customers the option to purchase renewable energy credits(RECs)to offset some or all of their usage with renewable energy sources while also supporting renewable energy development.Funds collected through the Blue Sky program SAFE & SECURE are used to acquire RECs and cover program expenses.Any remaining funds are then used to help support new community-based renewable energy projects. PacifiCorp safety results as of Since the program's inception,Blue Sky customers across PacifiCorp's service area have purchased 1/7/2022 more than 10 billion kWh of renewable energy and supported more than 300 community-based renewable projects.In addition to the support from customers,the Blue Sky program has been recognized by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on its Top 10 Utility Green Power Pricing RECORDABLE INCIDENTS Programs list for 19 years.Since 2020,Blue Sky customers have paid$1.95 for each 200 kWh block. YTD ON TRACK? WHY THE CHANGE? r� The price of RECs from 2012-2019 was stable.This helped inform the company's decision to increase L the size of each Blue Sky block from 100 kWh to 200 kWh of renewable energy while maintaining the current price of$1.95 per block.This was an effort to meet growing customer demand in the TARGET renewable energy sector and to better align with market conditions for REC prices. 23 Since 2020,however,the price of RECs has increased to a point where it is unsustainable for the program to maintain the size of each block at 200 kWh.Accordingly,the company requested to reduce the size of each block back to 100 kWh to reflect the market fluctuation. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS Thanks to Blue Sky participants,this 3,420-panel Blue ,; �� , YTD ON TRACK? Basin solar farm in Oregon has been providing clean energy to the region since 2016. �� , 0 TARGET 4fowaa Smw CM& fawn wwelvom kQqy oka The Senior Citizen Center in Kemmerer,Wyoming,celebrated its "It helps us be able to keep serving the senior population;' said version of a"Christmas miracle"after receiving two major funding Kemmerer Senior Citizen Center director Marchane Hunt."We serve contributions following a big setback early in December. 300 people in-house and we serve up to 500 via deliveries,so that's The senior center's walk-in refrigerator stopped working earlier in 800,total" the month, resulting in the loss of more than$1,200 worth of food. "It's wonderful,"she added."Everybody's so generous and willing Without ready funds available to make a needed repair,administrators to help us.Sometimes people these days seem to have lost that were looking for any help they could find. generosity or kindness,so it's nice to know it's still around" Around the same time,Wyoming Game and Fish presented PacifiCorp's Naughton Plant with the 2021 Access Recognition Award, ' • s along with a$2,000 check,for the plant's public access program and work surrounding Viva Naughton Reservoir and the Hams Fork River. "When we learned of the award and that it would include a check to • -• • the plant/company,we decided this would be a great opportunity to help out a local charitable organization and keep the donated money in the community;"explained Rodger Holt, managing director at the „ Naughton facility. a•:' � M "The Kemmerer Senior Citizen Center provides an essential service to the community,and we wanted to support that work"That windfall came right in the nick of time,as the senior center would Kemmerer Senior Citizen Center director Marchane Hunt suffer the refrigerator failure a few weeks later.The Rocky Mountain accepts a donation from Rodger Holt,managing director Power Foundation was able to match the award,allowing for a$4,000 at the Naughton Power Plant donation to the senior center. COMMUNITY GIVING 00cit• y1mv o�ta.& "Jot wffll Reminder:Send in your 2021 volunteer hours and charitable donations 4-9 hours=$40 by Jan. 15, 2022, to be matched by the PacifiCorp Foundation. 10-24 hours=$100 PacifiCorp has two programs to support the investments you make in 25-49 hours=$250 your community:Global Days of Service and Matching Gift Program. 50-74 hours=$500 75-99 hours=$750 100+ hours=$1,000 Find the online form to submit your 2021 volunteer hours at Global Days of Service. y Your 2021 information must be received by Jan. 15, 2022,to be eligible for matching funds this year. MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM With a minimum of 4 volunteer hours or a$25 charitable When you donate to an eligible charity or educational institution, donation,the PacifiCorp Foundation will make a financial contribution to match the time or money you donate to the PacifiCorp Foundation matches your donations dollar for dollar help your community thrive. Donations are matched from a minimum of$25 up to$1,500 per employee in a calendar year. GLOBAL DAYS OF SERVICE Find the online form to submit your 2021 charitable donations at When you invest your time by volunteering at nonprofit organizations Matching Gift Program. that are important to you,the PacifiCorp Foundation matches the Information on your 2021 donations must be received by Jan. 15, hours you volunteer with monetary donations.Your volunteer time is 2022,to be matched this year matched at the following levels: CURRENTS I JANUARY 10,2022 2 HEALTH AND SAFETY 'SOJO &r, Cd S&&64f, V4o- fai/a The health and safety team would like to introduce a succinct new The video below starring linemen from Park City, Utah, explains way they'll be sharing safety messages.A series of brief videos will "Peer Check"This tool can be used in anyone's role. Please think of cover a range of topics,with an initial focus on Human Performance ways to incorporate peer checks into your daily work! tools:what they are and how they can increase the considerable performance skills already present at PacifiCorp.The goal is to keep the messages short, about 60 seconds. https://youtu.be/ENQnmLki2gc + i• IV PACIFICORP LEARNING 15 As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, • PacifiCorp Security Training PacifiCorp sets high expectations for safety, integrity and regulatory • FERC Standards of Conduct compliance in the conduct of all business activities. • CIP Annual Training All PacifiCorp employees, contractors and vendors are required to complete a series of mandatory training courses each yearHuman Performance Additional courses may also be required depending on the scope of Training is due March 15. your work. Your prompt attention to this important, mandatory training All required courses are automatically assigned in our Learning is appreciated.The revocation process for individuals out of Management System and will include the following topics: compliance begins March 16 and terminates on March 31. • BHE Code of Business Conduct If you have questions, please contact PacifiCorp Learning. • BHE Preventing Phishing Attacks (new annual requirement) CURRENTS I JANUARY 10,2022 3 CWWM&C4AVM st4ji/a �a tv"af 04 antv�f Effective communication drives productivity and relationship building. Facilitator:Trevor Thompson Though this webinar is condensed, it will provide you with some Date:Tuesday,Jan. 25 methods that could help improve your communication strategies. Time: 11 to 11:45 a.m. PT/ noon to 12:45 a.m. MT The course objectives are to help you understand different communication barriers, describe methods of paraverbal and non- Click here to join the meeting on your computer or mobile app verbal communication, and define successful workplace listening skills. Video Conference ID: 111 358 888 5 Even if you don't use the techniques from the training,you'll come away with greater awareness of some of the barriers each of us faces. COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES !-- y���t�, Lit uk 0 Saves MLK MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. On Monday,Jan. 17,the nation will recognize the life and achievements of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King devoted his life to advancing equality, social justice and opportunity for all. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only OF SERVICE federal holiday designated as a national day of service—a day , intended to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve ' \ their communities. ' 1� Join in on one of these volunteer or donation opportunities or find an event or organization to support in your local community. i DONATE `LOOT' FOR LINCOLN ELEMENTARY W - — - Rocky Mountain Power offices in Salt Lake City (NTO, Customer Care Center, Service Center and Transportation)will be collecting _ � _ items for Lincoln Elementary School's "Lincoln Loot" program. Lincoln Elementary is a Title 1 school with a large population of I` r� refugee and immigrant children and a high percentage of students living below the poverty line.The school's Lincoln Loot program •-.L gives students the opportunity to earn toys, school supplies, snacks, etc.to reinforce positive behaviors and provides access to additional resources for students and their families. See this donation list for requested Lincoln Loot items, look for a donation box in your area, and deliver items by Friday,Jan. 14. If you don't have time to shop but would still like to help,you can deposit a donation directly into an account at Utah Power Credit Union: https://www.utahpowercu.org/index.php?modal=RMP#_blank (continued) CURRENTS I JANUARY 10,2022 4 (continued from previous page) VOLUNTEER AT THE UTAH FOOD BANK Join the Rocky Mountain Power Sustainability Team for a volunteer shift at the Utah Food Bank.We are looking for up to 15 people to help sort food to be delivered to local food pantries. What:Volunteer at the Utah Food Bank ` When:Wednesday,Jan. 12, noon— 1:30 p.m. Where: 3150 S. 900 W. Salt Lake City How: Please contact Stacey Davis if you are interested in volunteering. DONATE TO PDX FREE FRIDGE Portland employees are collecting non-perishable food, new clothing items and hygiene supplies for PDX Free Fridge, a community effort to provide easier access to fresh food and supplies in neighborhoods across the city. The concept is simple: Neighbors volunteer some space and electricity,and organizers build shelters for fridges and pantries. Everyone is then invited to "take what you need; leave what you f don't;give what you can" Drop off suggested items by Jan. 13 in our break rooms on LCT 6 or LCT 18. Donations will then be divided up and delivered to free fridge sites over the weekend and on Martin Luther King Day. Volunteers are needed to help deliver the goods in Portland and surrounding areas. Please contact Kim Leverich-Graham or Adrian Wright if you'd like to help. PACIFICORP Pacific Power L POWERING + IN THE NEWS ; 1 rcu&444V446 0t "'� Fourth-quarter grants from the PacifiCorp Foundation totaling$362,447 are being delivered to nonprofit arts and cultural programs and organizations across six states.The foundation awarded 123 grants in its Q4 cycle, part of the more than$2.7 million contributed to the communities we serve last year. "The longevity of the pandemic has surpassed anyone's estimation,and our communities are still facing challenges due to the impacts of COVID-19. Even so,these arts and cultural institutions have embraced the opportunity to get creative through virtual offerings and other means of safely operating,which has been key to the vibrancy of our communities during this difficult time;"said foundation administrator Abbie Rice. 'As venues and programs begin to welcome patrons in person once again,these vital organizations SAFE & SECURE enable us to embrace our shared humanity and nourish the souls of our communities.The PacifiCorp safety results as of foundation is focused on the long-term recovery of all the communities we serve,and the health 1/14/2022 and vitality of arts and cultural organizations is central to this effort:' To ensure the funding goes where it can do the most good,the PacifiCorp Foundation processes grant applications in four quarterly cycles: RECORDABLE • Education and research • Environment,civic and community enhancement YTD ON TRACK? •Arts and culture 2 • Health,safety and wellness Following are some examples that highlight the diverse community arts and culture nonprofits that TARGET got a boost from a foundation grant in Q4: 23 CALIFORNIA:With$2,500 from the Pacific Power Foundation,the Siskiyou County Arts Council is launching its Art DROP program with free art supply stations in three Siskiyou County communities. Based on the"Little Free Library" model,Art DROP supply stations will provide a fun,free and accessible space to share and discover art supplies and projects. Decorated by local VEHICLE ACCIDENTS artists,the Art DROP stations will themselves be public works of art. YTD ON TRACK? IDAHO:The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation contributed$10,000 to help renovate O Montpelier's Heritage Park.The park is a focal point for the city's downtown business district, bringing community members and visitors together for cultural events and activities.The funds will go toward completing the murals in the park that depict parts of Montpelier history. TARGET OREGON:A$5,000 grant from the Pacific Power Foundation will help the Creswell Heritage 28 • Foundation cover the costs of installing new wiring and plumbing at the community's old schoolhouse.This is part of the third phase in the restoration of the building,which was built in 1875 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Pacific Power also helped fund earlier phases. (continued) (continued from previous page) UTAH:A$5,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation WYOMING:A$7,000 gift from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation supports the 2022 Broadway in the Canyon season at Tuacahn Center supports the City of Evanston's Music in the Air at Depot Square.The for the Arts in southern Utah.The funding helps with creation of sets, series consists of at least eight diverse musical performances to be held costumes and props,and with maintaining the stage lighting and sound outdoors in Evanston's historic Depot Square this summer,coinciding with system."As Tuacahn and the arts community continue to experience the local farmers' market also held weekly in the square. challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic,we are grateful we are able to keep our stage lights on;'the center stated. The Moab Folk Festival is one of the 123 arts and culture nonprofits that received financial support from the PocifCorp WASHINGTON:The Power House Theatre in Walla Walla received Foundation in Q4. $2,500 from the Pacific Power Foundation for its Walla Walla Summer Stage performing arts festival,curated with acts that celebrate joy and life. The grant will help the festival move forward after postponing its launch in 2021 due to the pandemic.The Walla Walla Summer Stage Festival will of benefit the community,increase tourism and support a variety of artists C. from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. aopP f prmft IRdai& v&taik, 61#*4j In 2017,extremely high river flows overtopped the dam and washed out the diversion channel into the wetlands.The damage caused a portion of the t, river flow to bypass the plant's water intake structure and left the wetlands b!' t+.rw�• __ - dry once again. !-W -, _ z�_ To mitigate the risk to the plant's water intake and the health of the wetlands, K Jim Bridger employees,with assistance from the City of Green River,repaired the washdown around the plant's pump station structure and the wetlands dike.These repairs both restored the wetlands and protected the plant water supply. Heavy equipment operators Dave Hart,Coleton Bernard, Kenny McCloskey Repairs to a diversion structure on the Green River protected and Chris Shassetz worked on the project. Jim Bridger's water intake and helped to restore nearby wetlands after high river flows overtopped and washed out the "RMP's work was meant to diminish future high-water events,but while they diversion channel into the wetlands. were working they enhanced the wetland area significantly to our mutual benefit;'the Greenbelt Task Force said. Wyoming's Green River Greenbelt Task Force recognized the company last week for its environmental stewardship in repairing a breach at a water diversion structure and protecting nearby wetlands. /fully functioning wetland is restored after the breach of o diversion dam left the area high and dry(below). "Rocky Mountain Power saved the day for the Killdeer Wetlands.Your company's work will diminish future high-water events and enhance the wetland area significantly to our mutual benefit,"the organization said in an email. - The company invested significant time and resources into the project,which is proving to be beneficial to both the company and the Green River community. BACKGROUND A diversion dam built in 2010 upstream of the Jim Bridger Power Plant water intake from the Green River allowed water to flow into nearby wetlands. Prior to the structure,the wetlands would only receive water at high river flows that were very infrequent, leaving the area dry and a source of alkaline dust. -�* — The diversion dam worked,and between 2010 and 2017,the wetlands got the water it needed to flourish with restored riparian vegetation and habitat for birds and other wildlife. CURRENTS I JANUARY 18,2022 2 HEALTH AND SAFETY Tho ii)q*k wk-4c4 f*, �& v4 11"J' aii1W Jan.20 is National Penguin Day!While the celebration helps raise awareness •Wear shoes or boots with traction. about penguin habits and habitat conservation,we're turning our focus on the way •Take it slow when entering or exiting a vehicle.Hold onto the vehicle penguins walk.It's not just adorable—it's practical and can help you stay safe when for support. traversing icy conditions. •Assume that all wet and dark areas on pavement are slippery or icy. To avoid slipping and falling this winter,emulate the waddle of our tuxedo- •Watch for curbs and step down,not out,to avoid slipping. feathered friends: •Widen the foot base and relax the knees. • Point toes out. • Keep hands free and arms slightly extended. •Take short,deliberate steps. • Keep your center of gravity over your front leg. Even the expert penguins can slip and fall on ice,so remember these additional tips for safe walking: —J V LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES flJ3(5 FC*Wf ftt W&CAv" AS Plan for your next big Teams meeting and present with confidence!Learn the ins and outs of planning and facilitating better M365 Teams meetings with a focus on engagement. This workshop will cover everything from creating the meeting notice and assigning different roles for participants to using the meeting controls and breakout rooms. We'll also explore PowerPoint Live,the best way to use presenter view while also staying engaged in meeting chats and following participant reactions.Attendees will receive a comprehensive job aid full of great tips and tricks! •Join us Wednesday,Jan.19 Presenter:Delpha Thomas,Sr.Training Development Analyst •Join us Monday,Jan.24 Click the day you want to register for and the meeting invite will be added to •The webinar is one hour and begins at 11 a.m.PT/12 p.m.MT your calendar: C6WWa&&&6&t"& AVitpgV& -U Effective communication drives productivity and relationship building.This webinar will help you understand different communication barriers,methods of paraverbal and non-verbal communication,and successful workplace listening skills,and will provide you with some methods to improve your communication strategies. Facilitator:Trevor Thompson,Sr.Training Development Analyst Date:Tuesday,Jan.25 Time:11-11:45 a.m.PT/12-12:45 p.m.MT Click here to join the meeting on your computer or mobile app. Video Conference ID:111 358 888 5 PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky MountainPower POWERING PACIFICORP Rocky Mountain Power IN THE NEWS JANUARY 24, 2022 tfav Ife w mto4Va zoof goo4wo,& *ua�&"Ivij In The News 1 Idaho Power, PacifiCorp and the Bonneville Power Administration have reached a non Safe and Secure 3 - binding agreement that would help meet growing customer demand, improve safety and reliability,and reinforce the Pacific Northwest transmission system. Records Management 3 The agreement clarifies and updates roles and responsibilities for Boardman to OpportunitiesLearning Hemingway (132H), a proposed transmission line that would run approximately 290 miles across eastern Oregon and southwestern Idaho. It would pave the way for all three organizations to deliver low-cost power to their customers and support each one's clean energy goals. The proposed agreement is an important step for this 500-kilovolt, 290-mile transmission line,which would deliver 1,000 megawatts of reliable, affordable power in SAFE & SECURE each direction between the Pacific Northwest and Mountain west. B2H is anticipated to come online in 2026. PacifiCorp safety results as of 1/21/2022 "This project is a key element of PacifiCorp's expansive Energy Gateway transmission plan to enable our customers and communities to grow with greater grid resilience, lower costs and provide more renewable energy supply by increasing the connectivity between RECORDABLE PacifiCorp's diverse Western and Eastern systems," said Rick Link, PacifiCorp senior vice president, resource planning, procurement and optimization. YTD ON TRACK? Key elements of the agreement,which benefit each organization's customers and 4 stakeholders, include: • Idaho Power and PacifiCorp will jointly own the B2H transmission line,with TARGET PacifiCorp owning 55%and Idaho Power owning 45%. 23 • Idaho Power will acquire an ownership interest in PacifiCorp transmission lines and other equipment between eastern Idaho and the Four Corners Substation in northwest New Mexico. B2H and those acquisitions amplify Idaho Power's VEHICLE ACCIDENTS connections to key energy markets that will help the company meet rapidly growing customer demand. YTD ON TRACK? • Bonneville Power Administration will transfer its ownership interest in B2H to Idaho 2 Power and will not participate in construction or have any ownership interest in the transmission line project. Facilities currently used by PacifiCorp to serve BPA's TARGET customers in and around southeast Idaho will be transferred to Idaho Power. BPA will 28 acquire transmission service over Idaho Power's transmission system, including the newly constructed B2H,to reliably and cost-effectively serve public utility customers in Idaho,Wyoming and Montana. (continued) (continued from previous page) • PacifiCorp will acquire Idaho Power transmission assets across southern Idaho that, combined with its majority stake Photo simulation of the proposed 500-kV transmission line in in Boardman-Hemingway,will increase its contiguous power eastern Oregon/southwestern Idaho transfer capability between its Western and Eastern systems, and will acquire additional transmission service from BPA to enable it - J` to serve its growing customer base in central Oregon. --With the non-binding term sheet developed,the three organizations will move into a negotiation phase to finalize the agreements and �.. seek regulatory approvals. Visit the B2H project website to learn more. Cog V" I-o-wa pestU& 0hole, ' by adding more charging stations to the statewide network;' said / James Campbell, director of innovation and sustainability for Rocky - Mountain Power. "We're incorporating new innovative technologies to make it more efficient and cost effective for everybody." I r Miller noted that many of the barriers to electric vehicle adoption, �. like cost and availability, are quickly becoming a thing of the past with many more makes and models on the horizon. "It is imperative the state continues to expand the infrastructure needed to support more of these clean vehicles on Utah's roads;" she added. By strategically expanding the state's network of charging stations, _ Utah will be preparing for the future of continued growth in y electric vehicle adoption. WHY DRIVE ELECTRIC? Utah is in the midst of an ongoing effort to improve air quality More drivers are making the switch to electric cars to save money along the Wasatch Front. During various periods of the year,the on fuel costs and contribute to a healthier environment. Learn why environment is besieged by fine particulate matter disseminated two linemen have made the switch. primarily from vehicle emissions. "Emissions coming from the tailpipes of cars and trucks are still https://youtu.be/iB2f7PMMSb4 the number one source of air pollution along the Wasatch Front;" said Breathe Utah executive director Ashley Miller. "Zero-emission electric vehicles play a crucial role in the state's ongoing effort to improve air quality." f The Utah Public Service Commission recently approved Rocky Mountain Power's ambitious project that supports the continued build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and is expected to more than double the number of ultra-fast charging stations in Utah. The aim is to make public chargers more available, easing "range anxiety" and encouraging more Utahns to make the switch to an electric vehicle. - "Our goal is to increase adoption of zero-emission electric vehicles CURRENTS I JANUARY 24,2022 2 SAFE AND SECURE Arj m of ai fvma Mt 0 Keeping our electrical system strong to deliver safe, reliable power - to customers is a top priority, but power outages can still occur, especially this time of year. Winter storms can bring down trees and damage power lines, leading to outages.As a critical service provider, Pacific Power and Rocky • Mountain Power are always prepared to respond, repair damage and restore service as quickly and safely as possible. But experience tells us ` it's wise to be prepared at home as well. ' y CREATE A STORM OUTAGE KIT Before the next storm hits,gather what you'll need and make sure everyone in the house knows where to find it. Here are a few basic items.You'll find a more robust checklist at ready.gov/kit. • Flashlights or headlamps ' _ • Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and clock or watch or • Extra batteries condition that requires electricity or if you'll need to work or learn from home. • Car chargers for cell phones, laptops and/or tablets • Set a point of contact. Make a family emergency plan in which • Bottled water for people and animals each family member notifies the same friend or relative in the • Non-perishable foods event of an emergency. • Manual can opener • Consider your household's specific needs. Do you have special • Blankets medical or dietary needs?Are pets and livestock accounted for? • Emergency phone numbers, including Pacific Power/Rocky Visit ready.gov/plan for additional planning resources. Mountain Power customer service: 1-877-508-5088 STAY INFORMED MAKE A PLAN Visit pacificpower.net/prepare or rockymountainpower.net/prepare These days, it's smart to prepare for those"once in a decade" (or even to connect with us and stay safe and informed during an outage. Here "once in a century")weather events that seem to be happening more are some other tips to stay connected: and more often. Plan for your household needs to ensure you can stay • Make sure the company has your current contact information. warm,fed and comfortable for several days. • Sign up for alerts by text,email or phone in the event of In addition to gathering your emergency supplies,follow these an outage. three steps. • Use our mobile app or website to report and track outages. • Know where you'll go. Plan ahead to relocate with a friend, • Report outages or check the status of an outage via text. family member or to a shelter,especially if you have a medical RECORDS MANAGEMENT pc"tdf tctmtwu PC&/Cf Upon logging in on Wednesday,Jan. 26, you will see a pop- record-retention policy.You must click the button to unlock up message on your computer screen about the retention of your computer. company records. If you have questions about the pop-up screen or the company's After reading the message, please click on the "I Accept" button records-management policies and procedures, please contact at the bottom of the screen to indicate that you have read the Carole DuLong at 503-813-6296. message and accept responsibility for adhering to PacifiCorp's CURRENTS I JANUARY 24,2022 3 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES fl43(5 FW9 ftf WP.Prt P&&Ahtf Plan for your next big Teams meeting and present with confidence! Learn the ins and outs of planning and facilitating better M365 Teams meetings with a focus on engagement. This workshop will cover everything from creating the meeting notice and assigning different roles for participants to using the meeting controls and breakout rooms. We'll also explore PowerPoint Live,the best way to use presenter Presenter: Delpha Thomas,Sr.Training Development Analyst view while also staying engaged in meeting chats and following Click here, and the meeting invite will be added to your calendar: participant reactions.Attendees will receive a comprehensive job aid .Join us Monday,Jan. 24 from 11 a.m.—noon PT/noon-1 p.m. MT full of great tips and tricks! COhUM&&O&A16& Vw4 �S Effective communication drives productivity and relationship building. This webinar will help you understand different communication barriers, methods of paraverbal and non-verbal communication,and successful workplace listening skills and will provide you with some methods to improve your communication strategies. Facilitator:Trevor Thompson,Sr.Training Development Analyst Date:Tuesday,Jan. 25 Time: 11-11:45 a.m. PT/ 12-12:45 p.m. MT Click here to join the meeting on your computer or mobile app. Video Conference ID: 111 358 888 5 —Peg mtv qJ seaw: b&4 4cwf P"OOP The nation's blood supply is dangerously low, posing a concerning risk to patient care,according to the American Red Cross. You can help! Sign up to donate at our upcoming Lloyd Center blood drive,or look for a blood drive in your area. A0 A What: PacifiCorp-Red Cross Blood Drive When:Thursday, Feb. 3, 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Where: Lloyd Center Mall—Level 2 There's a severe How:Contact Sue Mercer-Cory to make an appointment. blood shortage. PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power i� LEADERSHIP MESSAGE pew" out Last year, PacifiCorp,alongside our Berkshire Hathaway Energy affiliates,embarked on a business transformation journey to improve our customers'and co-workers'experience and bolster our company for long-term,sustainable success. On our path toward excellence,we are actively pursuing innovation that eliminates inefficiencies in our processes . . and aligns the way we work across our businesses to deliver maximum value to our customers and enhance the employee experience.Work is underway in the areas of asset and work management,supply chain,finance,customer service, human resources and capital projects. You may have already noticed or heard about some of the changes we're making.One aspect of our business transformation is the implementation of common technologies,systems and tools across BHE—the Microsoft 365 rollout is one example. But to be clear,our transformation is SAFE & SECURE more than just a software upgrade; it's a companywide shift in the way we work and serve our customers. PacifiCorp safety results as of 1/28/2022 Over the past year, nearly 1,000 colleagues across Berkshire Hathaway Energy platforms, including more than 100 PacifiCorp co-workers,were invited to support our transformation journey. Our early efforts create a foundation of teamwork and collaboration across company RECORDABLE lines,and we're already seeing progress. So,what's next?While this is a BHE-wide initiative,we have challenges and opportunities that are YTD ON TRACK? unique to PacifiCorp,and our timeline and application of these solutions will be,too. 4 To keep you informed and engaged in this process,over the coming weeks and months you'll see a steady stream of news articles,Q&As and other communications on the projects we're TARGET tackling,the short-term gains that are making our jobs easier,and the long-term plans for systems A and processes that will create a better operating environment for us and a better experience for l customers. To start with,visit our Business Transformation intranet page to see some of the milestones in the road ahead.We'll continue to update the page as we move forward on our business VEHICLE ACCIDENTS transformation journey. YTD ON TRACK? I am proud of all that's been achieved so far and look forward to many opportunities for more of r7 you to get involved in the coming year. Our business transformation is not a task easily achieved L nor will the benefits be realized all at once. But it will be well worth the effort. TARGET Shiree Holt �� Managing Director, Projects and Planning Business Transformation A WORKPLACE TO THRIVE (1 4atv" orb (qa&-t/a 04 As we continue to transform our workplaces into environments that Next in line for renovation is LCT 3. Customer care colleagues will spark innovation,collaboration and a sense of community among co- be moving off the floor starting Feb. 18.The 7th and 8th floors will workers,the company is committed to keeping you informed of our follow later this year. progress and plans. The newly renovated LCT 17 includes a variety of meeting and Here are the latest updates on the Lloyd Center Tower renovations, collaboration spaces, including the new"SUV"concept(right). Central Oregon operations and training center development,and plans for our North Temple campus. CENTRAL OREGON OPERATIONS AND TRAINING CENTER Pacific Power will break ground Feb.7 on the new training yard in LLOYD CENTER TOWER Bend,Oregon, part of a planned development that will consolidate Employees moved into the newly renovated 17th floor of the Lloyd three company facilities in Bend to one 19-acre site in the Juniper Center Tower last week.As with the other renovated floors (LCT 6, Ridge area,an industrial park in northeast Bend. 18, 19 and 20),the 17th floor has a bright, modern design that allows The new centralized facility will include an outdoor training complex plenty of natural light and unobstructed views out the large windows. with poles and other utility infrastructure to provide craft training Floor updates include collaborative workspaces and conference for employees from across Pacific Power's service area,as well as rooms in a variety of sizes and configurations.Two that are unique an operations center with office and classroom space,crew rooms, to the 17th floor are the new Emergency Action Center,which is kitchen/break room, locker rooms,truck bays for utility vehicles,an similar to the previous version but has glass walls for a more open indoor warehouse,and an outdoor equipment storage area. feel,and a new concept being piloted:a single-user video conferencing With groundbreaking on the training yard,workers have begun site station called the"SUV room"This room features a plug-and-play leveling and grading and have notified the public that there will be workstation with lighting and audio-video equipment specifically some blasting taking place in February. designed for presenters or other meeting participants when it's important to be well-lit and clearly heard,such as providing testimony Construction of the training yard is fairly straightforward,and the project should be complete by July 1. at commission hearings. The 16th floor at LCT is currently under construction and expected The operations center is still in the permitting phase. Construction on to be move-in ready on March 7. the building will commence later this year and should be completed in early 2024. I • The newly renovated LCT 17 includes a variety of meeting and collaboration spaces,including the new"SUV"concept(right). (continued) CURRENTS I JANUARY 31,2022 2 (continued from previous page) 81b NORTH TEMPLE CAMPUS Y TI'81 d 0 A Request for Qualifications, Request for Proposals and an eAuction to select the teams that will design and develop the 4� company's North Temple campus have been completed.Vision and planning discussions are now underway for what has been dubbed the "Power District,"which will include a new company headquarters building and mixed commercial and residential development in the _ surrounding neighborhood. To begin preparing the site for redevelopment,the company is closing 1IIII11$I11I[[1 a parking lot south of the North Temple Office starting Feb.4 to relocate T&D materials there. This spring, a master plan for the new headquarters area will be completed, and work will commence to relocate T&D inventory, _ begin site preparation for the first development area on the east side of the campus, remove a buried coal pile, and address other environmental concerns. i Construction documents,zoning and permitting processes will continue through the summer. By Fall 2022,the company expects to complete the full site master plan and reroute some transmission lines to make way for development. The new headquarters building,with construction expected to start in Spring 2023,will house about 800 employees, including those ' a currently at NTO and the Wasatch Customer Care Center,as well as ........ ... ... . ... •-••--- - - dispatch,security operations,the data center,training rooms and visitor areas. The company conceives a vibrant community surrounding the Diagram of the planned Juniper Ridge site showing location of the training yard now new headquarters building to include dining, retail,entertainment, under construction. professional offices and housing, plus public green spaces and access to The company plans to pursue LEED Gold certification on the public transit. operations center, incorporating sustainable building design elements A Power Hour was held last week to update employees impacted by such as solar arrays, LED lighting,electric vehicle charging stations and this project. If you missed the meeting or would like to learn more, natural daylighting that makes use of the sunlight that central Oregon you can see the recorded session here. is famous for. Y Conceptual rendering of potential development at the North Temple Campus. i o+♦dam ,, _ _ : .., CURRENTS I JANUARY 31,2022 3 EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS a/ Ncw< Kftafy/ In celebration of Black History Month, BEAUTIE is proud to present a new virtual speaker series available to all Berkshire Hathaway ' • Energy employees focused on the health and longevity of the Black I community. ' This four-part series,developed in partnership with Inclusive Communities, is designed to examine and break down the Black Employees and Allies United To Inspire Equity stereotypes, myths and barriers among the divides of race and other • Thursday, Feb.24: Black Health, Black Love and Black Joy:a panel intersectional identities. discussion on the relationship between the Black community and BEAUTIE, Berkshire Hathaway Energy's employee resource group for the health care system Black employees and allies, invites you to deepen your knowledge, further your personal diversity,equity and inclusion journey,and build BEAUTIE members will receive invitations to these sessions. If you on our collective sense of belonging by joining the educational series are not a member of BEAUTIE and want to join the series,email BEAUTIE@brkenergy.com and request entrance to this special event. this Black History Month. Each session will be held on Teams starting at 11 a.m.CT and will Visit the BEAUTIE Yammer community to learn more. feature an interactive presentation and discussion that encourages BEAUTIE,or Black Employees and Allies United To Inspire Equity, participant feedback and questions. is open to all employees of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Its mission • Thursday, Feb. 3:A discussion on mental health and longevity is to promote personal and professional growth by focusing on the recruitment, retention, learning and advancement of Black employees; • Thursday, Feb. 10:A conversation on physical health through serve as a resource for Berkshire Hathaway Energy to deliver its core nutrition and longevity principle of Employee Commitment;and reflect and enhance the • Thursday, Feb. 17:A presentation on physical health through communities in which we live and work. exercise and longevity MAKE A DIFFERENCE rq4& citiR h Rocky Mountain Power is once again teaming up with KUTV and other organizations to sponsor the Souper Bowl of Caring, a campaign to help fight child hunger in Utah. The Souper Bowl of Caring invites people to think about the abundance of food at their w. ROCKY MOUNTAIN OWER Super Bowl parties and make a donation to help Utah families _��_ (`.• struggling with hunger on a daily basis. \�.��� All proceeds will support Utah Food Bank programs, including weekend backpacks, additional meals at the schools, or the mobile food program—all working to help feed children in need. Gary Hoogeveen C.E.O.Ro(ky Mountain Power Rocky Mountain Power encourages employees and customers to https://youtu.be/e71nHOVlirg join us and help support this important cause. Find out how at rockymountainpower.net/fi hg thung_er. Donations will be collected through Feb. 11. RockyPACIFICORP Pacific Power 1 IN THE NEWSbuWf Ou 2021 1 Nataru afli a I THE REAL-TIME ENERGY MARKET POSTED $204.14 MILLION IN FOURTH- QUARTER RESULTS. The Western Energy Imbalance Market attained a record-setting$739 million in benefits in 2021, •••• surpassing all previous yearly results and pushing the real-time market close to$2 billion in total efficiencies since its start in 2014. Last year's benefits are more than double the$325 million accrued in 2020.The market saw $204 million in fourth-quarter 2021 benefits,for a cumulative total of$1.93 billion.These fourth- quarter savings benefitted from the addition of several new EIM entities earlier in the year and a higher volume of economical transfers,which displaced generation that was more expensive. SAFE & SECURE PacifiCorp's share of the market's Q4 benefits was$39.8 million,with accumulated savings since market inception topping$391 million.These benefits help keep the cost of service low for /4/2Corp safety results as of 2 Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power customers. /4/2022 "The Western EIM's outstanding performance last year further demonstrates the value of broad regional market coordination;"said Mike Wilding,vice president,energy supply management. "We . . are excited to be working with utility partners across the West to build on this strong foundation and deliver even more economic,environmental and reliability benefits through an extended day- YTD ON TRACK? ahead market." 4 The Western EIM uses sophisticated technology to find and deliver the lowest-cost energy to its members while enhancing reliability and providing significant environmental benefits through the reduction of renewable energy curtailments during periods of oversupply. TARGET Reducing curtailments leads to lower greenhouse gas emissions because the renewable energy 23 can be utilized by other market participants, rather than going unused. The Western EIM footprint includes portions of Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, VEHICLE ACCIDENTS Oregon, Utah,Washington and Wyoming,and extends to the border with Canada. By next year, the active Western EIM participants are expected to represent nearly 80%of the load within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council. YTD ON TRACK? Visit the Western EIM website or PacifiCorp's grid modernization webpage to learn more. TARGET _ - - - 28 Poci fiCorp's participation in the Western EIM has garnered over$391 million in savings for customers since the market's launch in 2014. C"fuyl was 0CTt-&&t0& 1--*C9rag Commission,the 0.50% increase would raise a typical residential The company has a variety of programs and options customer's bill by about$5.52 per year.These revenues do not to help customers save energy and money. affect Company profits;they allow the company to recover the investment it has already made on behalf of customers to provide these beneficial energy efficiency programs.The company's request includes a proposed effective date of April 1, 2022. "Customers benefit in two ways from these programs," said Tim Solomon, regional business manager in Rexburg. "First, participating t 0. ! customers benefit from lower bills as they take advantage of these programs and use electricity more efficiently.Second, all customers r benefit,whether they participate in the programs or not, because the cost of electricity saved through these programs is about half the cost of electricity generated by a new power plant. It's part of our balanced approach to use a variety of cost-effective methods to As part of our efforts to meet the growing electricity needs of provide electricity to our customers" our customers,we work to help customers use electricity more Residential customer programs currently include cash incentives efficiently.The company promotes energy efficiency with programs for energy-efficient appliances, improved insulation, energy- that coordinate when electricity is used and options to reduce efficient windows and weatherization. For business customers,the overall electrical use to help customers save money. In Idaho,these Wattsmart Business program provides services and incentives to programs are funded by the Customer Efficiency Services charge, customers who complete energy efficiency projects.Specific details which appears as a line item on the customer bill. of these programs are available on the company's website. The company filed a proposal Jan. 24 to increase the charge for all Customers can comment on the proposed rate change as the IPUC customer classes (except special contracts) from 2.25%to 2.75% reviews the application.The commission must approve the proposed of each customer's bill. If approved by the Idaho Public Utilities change before it can take effect. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION nAC/l6st Vaorc*, �o b�: ��s v�, Si�►i� As we commemorated the Lunar New Year last week, Berkshire Hathaway Energy introduced our newest employee resource group, InspirAsian. I InspirAsian's mission is to serve as a resource for Berkshire I I Hathaway Energy employees and to help deliver on Berkshire Hathaway Energy's core principle of employee commitment by I I facilitating the development of an inclusive environment where Asian and Pacific Islander employees are welcomed,valued and thriving in our businesses. InspirAsian "Wed like to invite all of our PacifiCorp colleagues to join InspirAsian Asian and Pacific Islander Employees and Allies and our DEI journey,"said Rachelle Hannon, InspirAsian vice president. "Whether or not you identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, being a part of the conversation with employee resource groups can promote the Join InspirAsian by emailing InspirAsian@brkenergy.com and learn ERG objectives.One of those objectives is to recognize the value of more about the group by joining the InspirAsian ERG Yammer employing—and retaining—a diverse workforce.At InspirAsian,we community or reaching out to an InspirAsian officer: know that when we celebrate our differences and utilize the talents of a diverse workforce,we make our company better." (continued) CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 7,2022 2 (continued from previous page) • President—Kathy Leew,AltaLink Diversity, equity and inclusion are critical components of • Vice President—Rachelle Hannon, PacifiCorp a sustainable business.Along with our ongoing education programs,employee resource groups like InspirAsian work to • Secretary—Keven Hoopiiaina, PacifiCorp enhance and contribute to a better, more inclusive and equitable InspirAsian will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, March workplace for all employees. 16, at 9 a.m. PT/ 10 a.m. MT on Teams. InspirAsian and its members will work together to: • Create an inclusive culture for Asian and Pacific Islander employees and allies 11 • Recruit,develop,engage and improve retention and I advancement of Asian and Pacific Islander employees • Identify and advance partnerships and programs that uplift InspirAsian Asian and Pacific IsloMer Employees and Allies the Asian and Pacific Islander community • Expand internal and external communications targeting HAIHAWAY Asian and Pacific Islander employees, potential recruits, �ENERGv and customers • Reward and role model leadership accountability that amplifies Berkshire Hathaway Energy's commitment to its Asian and Pacific Islander employees C"fc6k" O&C4 Oita 04- Each February, National Black History Month honors the legacies and achievements of Black Americans past and present and recognizes the rich cultural heritage,triumphs and adversities that are an integral part of our country's history. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, which has celebrated Black History Month in different forms for 95 years, has organized this year's Black History Month around the Black History Month theme of health and wellness.With the Black community suffering disproportionately from the COVID-19 pandemic over the last two years,the topic couldn't be more appropriate or timely. A virtual festival sponsored by ASALH addresses the Black February 1-28,2022 community's history with our healthcare systems and the interconnectedness of historical, social and economic impacts on Black health and wellness. Programs and speakers also pay tribute to the important contributions of Black medical researchers and health care providers. Learn more and join in at asalh.org. Nok yday" 04 V&64 S"�a SP��vP�S In celebration of Black History Month, BEAUTIE, Berkshire Each session will be held on Teams starting at 9 a.m. PT/ 10 a.m. Hathaway Energy's employee resource group for Black employees MT and will feature an interactive presentation and discussion that and allies, is presenting a virtual speaker series focused on the health encourages participation and questions. and longevity of the Black community. (continued) CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 7,2022 3 (continued from previous page) • Thursday, Feb. 10: A conversation on physical health BEAUTIE members will receive invitations to these sessions. If you through nutrition are not a member of BEAUTIE and want to join the series, email • Thursday, Feb. 17:A presentation on physical health BEAUTIEn brkene=.com and request entrance to this special through exercise event. • Thursday, Feb. 24:A panel discussion on the Black community Visit the BEAUTIE Yammer community to learn more. and the health care system LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES CChWM&C4&M A*tIt/c/f t�& Effective communication drives relationships and success.This webinar will help you examine your communication strategies,overcome communication barriers,and provide you with some communication tools and methods to apply in the workplace. Webinar: Communication Strategies with facilitator Trevor Thompson Date:Wednesday Feb. 9 Time: 11 a.m. PT/ 12 p.m. MT Click here to loin the meeting on your computer or mobile app MAKE A DIFFERENCE iRegional business manager Lisa Romney spoke with FOW& 4 V VI V V KUTh David James on the Souper Bowl of Caring 0" Telethon Feb.2,while Rocky Mountain Power co- workers staffed the phone banks. Rocky Mountain Power once again teamed up with KUTV to sponsor the Souper Bowl of Caring,a campaign to help fight child hunger in Utah. The Souper Bowl of Caring invites people to think about the abundance of food at their Super Bowl parties and make a donation to help Utah families struggling with hunger on a daily basis. . i All proceeds support Utah Food Bank programs, including weekend backpacks, additional meals at the schools,and the mobile food program—all working to help feed children in need. Rocky Mountain Power has been a sponsor of the Souper Bowl of Caring since its inception in 2014.Co-workers have been volunteering at the food bank each month,and we donated over$8,000 to the Utah Food Bank last year. join us and help support this important cause. Donations will be collected through Feb. 11. Learn more at rockymountainpower.net/fighthunger. PACIFICORP Pacific Power PowerRocky Mountain IN THE NEWS betf ice,�� st (vows � Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power this month are offering a simple way to help struggling families stay warm and safe during the winter. The company will add$2 for every dollar donated to energy assistance programs in each of our " six states.These nonprofit programs help customers keep the lights and heat on in their homes when times are tight. •"• "We are very grateful to our employees and customers who generously support these important programs,"said program manager Charity Spires."The donations,along with the company's matching funds, provide crucial help to working families, limited-income seniors and disabled individuals who are experiencing financial hardship and who are struggling to keep up or catch up on their household bills." Contribution envelopes are included with February bills for customers who receive their monthly SAFE & SECURE bill by mail.Those who get paperless bills can send a check or enroll in the company's fixed PacifiCorp safety results as of donation program,which allows customers to contribute any dollar amount,starting at$1 per 2/11/2022 month,via their monthly bill payment.The company also matches fixed donations 2-for-1. Anyone can donate by mailing a contribution to PacifiCorp, P.O. Box 5504, Portland, OR 97208- 5504. Make checks out to the energy assistance fund you want to support: • ' • California Project HELP • YTD ON TRACK? • Energy Share of Wyoming • Idaho Lend A Hand • Oregon Energy Fund • Utah Lend A Hand TARGET •Washington Project HELP 23 Donations may be tax-deductible. Every contribution is matched 2-for-1 and forwarded directly to our nonprofit partners,who VEHICLE ACCIDENTS confirm recipient eligibility and distribute funds to customers who qualify. Customers who need bill assistance themselves can talk with Pacific Power or Rocky Mountain YTD ON TRACK? Power representatives who can help with payment plans that work for their individual needs and 2 direct them to the agencies that may be able to help.Our customer service number is 1-888-221-7070. TARGET The Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power websites also have contact information for our 28 energy assistance partners in each state. HEALTH AND WELLNESS C&"Ve&& AtVa&&0w Nowt fllm& &J"yfvr flyy#w Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many of us feel like we've skipped a beat. Stress has soared while physical and mental health have declined. Now's the time to reclaim your rhythm. Create or rebuild heart-healthy habits that work best for your life—and give yourself the best chance for a long and healthy one. F FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH Heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Most middle aged and young adults have one or more risk factors for heart disease,such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol,smoking or being overweight. Having multiple risk factors increases your risk for heart disease. Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, at work or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer? One reason,according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood How much is enough?Aim for at least 2 '/2 hours of physical activity Institute (NHLBI), is that we're more successful at meeting our health each week.That's just 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. In addition, do muscle strengthening exercises 2 days a week. goals when we work on them with others. Here are some facts, how-to tips and resources to inspire you to Can't carve out a lot of time in your day? Don't chuck your goal; join with others to improve your heart health. chunk it! Try 10 or 15 minutes a few times a day. NHLBI's Move More fact sheet has ideas to keep you moving. WHY CONNECTING IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART Having people in our lives who motivate and care for us helps with AIM FOR A HEALTHY WEIGHT heart health,as do feelings of closeness and companionship. Find someone in your friend group, at work or in your family who also wants to reach or maintain a healthy weight. Check in It will be easier—and you'll be more successful—if you work on with them regularly to stay motivated.Agree to do healthy these heart-healthy lifestyle tips with others. activities at the same time, like walking or cooking a healthy meal, • Be more physically active. even if you can't be in the same place. Share low calorie, low sodium • Maintain a healthy weight. recipes. Check out NHLBI's Aim for a Healthy Weight webpage for more ideas. • Eat a nutritious diet. • Quit smoking. EAT HEART-HEALTHY • Reduce stress. We tend to eat like our friends and family,so ask others close to you to join in your effort to eat healthier.Together, consider NHLBI's • Get 7-8 hours of quality sleep. free Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)eating • Track your heart health stats. plan. Research shows that,compared to a typical American diet, it You don't have to make big changes all at once. Small steps will get lowers high blood pressure and improves cholesterol levels. Find you where you want to go. Let's dive in. delicious recipes at NHLBI's Heart-Healthy Eating webpage. MOVE MORE QUIT SMOKING Invite family,friends, colleagues or others in your community to join To help you quit,ask others for support or join an online support you in your efforts to be more physically active: group. Research shows that people are much more likely to quit if their spouse, partner,friend or sibling does. Social support online can • Ask a colleague to walk with you on a regular basis. Put the also help you quit.All states have quit lines with trained counselors: date on both of your calendars, and even if you're not physically Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW(1-800-784-8669).You'll find many free together,text or call to make sure you both get out for a walk. resources to help you quit, such as apps,a motivational text service, • Get a friend or family member to sign up for the same online and a chat line at BeTobacco Free.hhs.gov and Smokefree.gov. exercise class, such as a dance class. Make it a regular date! MANAGE STRESS • Grab your kids, put on music and get active: do jumping jacks, Reducing stress helps your heart health.Set goals with a friend or skip rope or dance in your living room or yard. (continued) CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 14,2022 2 (continued from previous page) family member to do a relaxing activity every day, like walking, of sunlight.Take a walk instead of a late afternoon nap! Family yoga or meditation,or participate in an online stress management members and friends: remind each other to turn off the screen and program together. Physical activity also helps reduce stress. For stick to a regular bedtime. Instead of looking at your phone or the extra help managing stress,talk to a qualified mental health TV before bed, relax by listening to music, reading or taking a bath. provider or someone else you trust. PacifiCorp's Employee Assistance Program provides up to eight free counseling sessions TRACK YOUR HEART HEALTH STATS TOGETHER per person per year. To help you stay on a heart-healthy track, keep a log of your blood pressure, cholesterol levels,weight goals, physical activity,and your IMPROVE SLEEP blood sugars (if you have diabetes).Ask your friends or family to Sleeping 7-8 hours a night helps to improve heart health. De- join you in the effort. Check out NHLBI's Healthy Blood Pressure stressing will help you sleep,as does getting a 30-minute daily dose for Healthy Hearts:Tracking Your Numbers worksheet. CYBERSECURITY 016 om#� f4f *a aq 0ahat Most phishing clicks occur when we're moving too quickly through our email to review messages thoroughly. One way to minimize Best practices to avoid being the risk is to set up Outlook rules that help you sort and filter incoming messages and easily spot potential phishing threats. 1� Most employees have an [INTERNET] Inbox where external emails land automatically. If you don't have this already set up,you can do it yourself. Create a new Outlook folder called "Internet" or "External" and create a rule that diverts external email to that folder. Here's a job aid to walk you through the process: How to Create a Rule to Redirect External Email. In addition to the [INTERNET] rule,you can create custom rules to further sort and filter incoming messages. Phishing messages are usually buried among legitimate messages, so the more custom is accessed in the Advanced View Settings dialog box. Learn rules you use,the more likely you will be to notice messages that more here. stand out as suspicious. One example is to create rules to move messages from certain Finally, if you work with external websites that send links to contacts into their own folders. For example, if you are in frequent your [INTERNET] folder, directly navigate to and access those contact with Vendor X, create a folder for that vendor and a rule websites on your own without clicking on any emailed links. that sends all their messages to that folder. Then, if a bad actor Create a bookmark for the website in your internet browser and tries to spoof a message from that vendor,the potential phishing manually log in on the site to see new content, comments,files, attempt should land elsewhere—and be more noticeable. etc.—instead of risking a click that might turn out to be a phishing attempt through a well spoofed email pretending to be from a Another example is to apply conditional formatting (colors,fonts trusted website. or styles)to external messages. The color or style will give you a visual notification for heightened awareness of a possible phishing More information on email security is available on the journey to threat. In Outlook for Microsoft 365, conditional text formatting Excellence website. CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 14,2022 3 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 6&t&ly& h4v (A)t/* rwh rg& PacifiCorp's learning and development team invites you to bring your with our first meeting Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. PT/12 p.m.MT Save the date Microsoft 365 questions to our new monthly drop-in hour,Tech Talk! and the meeting link below on your calendar! From file sharing to Teams meetings and beyond,we'll assist in finding a Click here to join the meeting on your computer or mobile app solution that works for you. We'll have this drop-in hour every third Thursday of the month starting Or call in (audio only) 1-563-275-5003 Phone Conference ID: 195 244 452# PacifiCorp Learning & Development Get Live Tech Ta I k thirdEvery Thursday of • you bring your burning M365questions to Learning and Development's Tech Talk,a drop-in hour dedicated 7�1 I to troubleshooting,keeping up-to-date with the latest features, • working out • • for your • •• needs. �C� lit Nita In celebration of Black History Month, BEAUTIE, Berkshire Hathaway ■` Energy's employee resource group for Black employees and allies, is presenting a virtual speaker series focused on the health and longevityr of the Black community. Each session will be held on Teams starting at 9 a.m. PT/10 a.m. MT and will feature an interactive presentation and discussion that NIL- encourages participation and questions.Upcoming topics include: Thursday, Feb. 17:A presentation on physical health through exercise Thursday, Feb.24:A panel discussion on the Black community and the health care system BEAUTIE members will receive invitations to these sessions. If you VIRTUAL SPEAKER SERIES are not a member of BEAUTIE and want to join the series,email BEAUTIE@brkenergy.com and request entrance to this special event. Visit the BEAUTIE Yammer community to learn more. PowerPACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky Mountain /i BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION : 1 0" IA)MS Of wtwa PacifiCorp is celebrating a quick win on our business transformation journey with the implementation of Eloqua,a new communication tool to enhance our interactions with • key account-managed customers.The new tool will streamline and modernize customer communications and provide analytics to help us improve the customer experience. Previously, customer emails had been managed by separate applications at each Berkshire Hathaway Energy business, sourcing information from several systems. Communications moving forward will be housed in products provided by Oracle,with the ability to share • information and content while maintaining individual branding. Using functionality within the new tools,we can present customers with a cohesive look while managing output in a ' dynamic and timely fashion. Representatives from PacifiCorp, MiclAmerican and NV Energy worked together to determine the best approach, develop use cases for the new system and identify best practices for communications. The first user groups began training on the new Eloqua system Feb. 1,with more to SAFE & SECURE follow in April. PacifiCorp safety results as of Eloqua is the first of three new communication solutions to be implemented. Responsys, 2/18/2022 a high-volume,quick-turn communications tool for residential customers,will roll out in March, and Infinity,a retargeting communication tool based on customer web interactions, is set to launch in June. RECORDABLE Katie Mandzij,customer experience continuous improvement manager, led the effort for PacifiCorp on the first quick-win business transformation project with Eloqua and shared YTD ON TRACK? her thoughts on how it will improve both the employee and customer experience. 6 WHAT IS ELOQUA? Katie Mandzij: Eloqua is a new value-add communication TARGET tool to enhance our interactions with key managed customers. 23 It provides email templates with a modern look and feel and flexible technology to reach our key customers. It tracks customer interactions with sent communications and can be built to automatically send follow-ups.And, importantly, it *KatieMandzij , VEHICLE ACCIDENTS provides analytics for continuous improvement. YTD ON TRACK? WHY ARE THESE COMMUNICATION TOOLS IMPORTANT? A KM:With more energy providers developing innovative l solutions to meet customers' expectations,the energy gY Customer Experience Continuous landscape has become more competitive and complicated. i provementManager _ TARGET • We must continuously adapt to meet the changing needs of A our customers and ensure they have the best possible L experience not only today, but into the future. (continued) (continued from previous page) Customers today expect personalized communications that are WHY IS THIS BEING CALLED A QUICK WIN? relevant and timely.These new tools give customers and employees KM:We are rolling out three products for one consolidated the capability to interact seamlessly using the customers' preferred solution to streamline and enhance our customer communications. communication method.They enable employees to provide We're setting up our business to begin utilizing these products for customers with more accurate and timely resolutions.And they all new communications while we also work to refresh and improve give us improved data insights that will help refine our processes to existing communications. Basically,these communications tools continuously improve the customer experience. will help us do even better what we're already doing really well: WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THESE NEW TOOLS FOR BOTH providing exceptional customer service. CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES? What does an Eloqua-generated email look like?Here's an example KM:As we implement a consolidated solution for communications of a new email campaign: across residential, commercial and industrial customer groups,we'll _ have a streamlined approach to customer communications backed III a h� e Lew C 4 A V1.1 ® ® J _, by a modernized electronic interface. . ,- Importam Information Starting with Eloqua,customer account managers will have access to YxN«pI data for communications they've sent. Combined with relationship management tools that remove manual processes,we can help ensure ROCKY MOUNTAIN our key customers get the service and attention they deserve. Rello Impodant Customer. Eloqua allows us to create customer profiles for precise targeting anyque th-natanyw regneslee Lel me krownyo nave of our communications, so our customers hear from us in the ways Reg-, K•y A0000nl Lead they want and on the topics that are important to them. It gives Ph- Rocky Mountain Power us the ability to deploy responsive communication campaigns in minutes while personalizing and tailoring the communications with dynamic content.Then,the analytics dashboard gives us actionable intelligence on how those communications are being received and how they can be improved. IN THE SPOTLIGHT 6 v�e�l�S I� .rGVC i foes Take a moment to recognize and celebrate the work of our engineering colleagues: Feb. 20-26 is Engineers Week! • Celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world • Promote engineering as a career and raise awareness about the importance of STEM education • Engage students to ensure a diverse and highly skilled future engineering workforce This year's Engineers Week theme is Reimogining the Possible. Engineers create new possibilities all the time. From the apps on our phones to life-saving medical equipment,from jaw-dropping spectacles like the Mars Rover landing to everyday miracles like lights coming on with the flip of a switch,engineers work together to develop new technologies and create opportunities that change the way we live. Through our foundation and corporate giving, PacifiCorp supports At PacifiCorp, our engineers are constantly working to integrate STEM education programs that nurture the next generation of engineers.These partnerships and investments make our schools and new technologies and innovate new solutions for our customers. communities stronger today and create new, better opportunities They support every aspect of our business,from our generation for everyone tomorrow. resources to our transmission and distribution system to the meters at each customer's home or business. Every day,their work helps You can learn more about how we are Investing in the Workforce make our system and our service more reliable, resilient, safe and of Tomorrow at PoweringGreatness.com/pacific-power and affordable for our customers. PoweringGreatness.com/rocky-mountain. CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 21,2022 2 HEALTH AND SAFETY Sv -s� • S� sdf 0�1/ ff La11� Here are a few tips to help you stay safe and on your feet when .�. traversing slippery or snowy conditions. • Use proper footwear that provides slip resistance and traction. • When walking on a slippery surface,take short, deliberate steps, keeping your center of gravity over your front foot. — • Keep your hands free and out of your pockets. Holding your arms out to your side can help maintain your balance. — '�� • Use handrails and grab bars or follow a fence line or wall to Speed skaters wipe out on the Ice Ribbon at the 2022 Winter Olympics.Photo by Hiroko Mosuike/The New York Time maintain your Stability by holding on to a Stationary object. _- --- - • Apply salt, sand,gravel, kitty litter or other abrasive Over the past couple weeks,we've watched Olympic athletes slip substance to sidewalks and building entrances to provide a and slide over icy surfaces and "fall" down steep, snowy mountains texture for traction. in the most spectacular(and highly controlled) manner. • Remove snow and moisture from your shoes when The Olympics are about going faster and pushing further than entering buildings. anyone else.As a result,we've witnessed some athletes losing • Minimize distractions to remain alert to icy hazards and stay control and wiping out in an equally spectacular fashion. off your phone when walking. Since most of us aren't world-class athletes,we shouldn't push our • Use special care when entering and exiting vehicles. Maintain limits to those extremes. Rather,we should take steps to reduce our three points of contact using the vehicle for support and risk of"spectacular" slips and falls that can result in serious injuries. ensure you're on solid footing before you let go. HUMAN RESOURCES As we work together to transform our business and fulfill our shared You can find information about the STARS award process,the purpose of making lives better every day,we've all had moments criteria for each award level and updated forms on the intranet HR when we noted a colleague's hard work and ingenuity,their positive Center tab under Employee Recognition. attitude and energy. Please make use of this important program to recognize and Now you have the power to recognize and reward those colleagues. celebrate the great work and the "little things"that add up to our With the reinstatement of our peer-to-peer employee recognition shared success. program, STARS, it's easier than ever to show your appreciation for If you have questions,you can email STARS. above-and-beyond contributions. When you see someone delivering great results, let them know the R difference they made by recognizing them with a STARS Award. S T R 1 t S - Shine a light on their positive impact by sharing specifics about how their actions helped you, benefitted our customers, or simply made (r�OYv(.�'t�S�IALG w you stand up and take notice. Y The STARS award program has three levels: F°—: Dr F�, • Level 1:Thank-you card • Level 2: $50 gift card • Level 3: Cash awards$50—$250 Sample Thank-You card for Level 1 STARS awards. '5 PACIFICORP Use the STARS program to show your appreciation for a co-worker who went above and beyond! rowexiNc roux cae 111 CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 21,2022 3 0iSC*"Vi4L0"&04 PacifiCorp will not tolerate harassment of any employee by a Review the Discrimination and Harassment Policy for additional manager or supervisor, co-worker, customer,vendor or any information and examples of prohibited conduct. other third party.The company is committed to providing a work If you believe that you or any other individual has been subjected to environment that is free from harassment, discrimination and harassment in violation of the company's Discrimination and Harassment retaliation. Employees are responsible for treating each other with Policy,you must promptly report the facts and names of the individuals respect as they go about their work. involved to your manager or supervisor,the legal department or human A letter from Berkshire Hathaway Energy President and CEO resources.All complaints will be thoroughly and promptly investigated. Bill Fehrman,which is posted on all company bulletin boards, Although complaints do not need to be made in writing, a complaint affirms this commitment.All employees are expected to support form is available. a work environment in which individuals of all ages, races, abilities, orientations and backgrounds are treated with respect. For additional information or assistance, contact your manager or supervisor or your HR business partner. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Nok KitefInim* Vvftv4t In celebration of Black History Month, BEAUTIE, Berkshire Hathaway Energy's employee resource group for Black employees and allies, presented a virtual speaker series focused on the health and longevity of the Black community. HISTORY- The final session will be held this Thursday, Feb.24,at 9 a.m. PT 10 a.m. MT and will feature a panel discussion on the Black community - and the health care system. BEAUTIE members receive invitations to these sessions. If you are not a member of BEAUTIE and want to join this virtual session,email BEAUTIE@brkenergy.com and request entrance to this special event. VIRTUAL SPEAKER n E ^/'\ [Kr R SERIES Visit the BEAUTIE Yammer community to learn more. MAKE A DIFFERENCE 1012 This year marks the tournament's 25th anniversary of supporting the - Oregon Burn Center and the Burn Education and Prevention program. Hit the links with PacifiCorp employees, retirees,friends and family for a day in the sun and a fun round of golf in beautiful Hood River,Oregon. When: Saturday,June 25 Where: Indian Creek Golf Course Mark your calendar! Registration opens in May at benefitgolfcl ass ic.com. Hope to see everyone there! RockyPACIFICORP Pacific Power LEADERSHIP MESSAGE S&qyur "S&mf (a out nat Dear colleagues, You'll soon receive an invitation to our next all-hands meeting,scheduled for March 11. Based on feedback from previous meetings,this session will involve less presentation and •• more conversation. We'll provide a brief update on the company's outlook for 2022 and the global trends impacting , our business,and we'll spend the remainder of our time on Q&A. •... So,what questions do you have?What ideas or issues would you like us to address? ,•• • We'll take questions live during the meeting, but we also want to give you the opportunity to submit questions in advance. Think about what you'd like to hear from us and email questions to Internal Communications. SAFE & SECURE Thanks in advance for your engagement.We look forward to our conversation. PacifiCorp safety results as of Stefan Bird Gary Hoogeveen 2/25/2022 President and CEO President and CEO Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power YTD ON TRACK? IN THE NEWS 6 pef�P&f AT I uiz( 1 TARGET gs tep-pa(awas �� 23 Two PacifiCorp power plants were honored with prestigious industry awards for operational VEHICLE ACCIDENTS excellence last week. Guidehouse's Generation Knowledge Service(GKS) Plant Operational Excellence Awards YTD ON TRACK? recognize power plants that have demonstrated excellence in safety,cost and operational 2 management,and improved performance and reliability. Eligible plants were separated by fuel type,and PacifiCorp plants were honored in both the coal TARGET and combined-cycle gas categories. 28 • Chehalis Plant, located in southwest Washington,was named top performer in the combined- (continued) (continued from previous page) cycle gas turbine category.And Hunter Plant, located near Castle Dale, Honorees must first demonstrate a strong safety performance,followed Utah,was the runner-up for high-utilization coal plants. by a detailed analysis of operations and maintenance costs as well as availability and reliability performance measures. "We are pleased to recognize these high-performing plants as industry leaders in today's increasingly competitive environment,"said Bruce "This recognition is well-earned by our plant operations teams,who Hamilton,director of Generation Services at Guidehouse."In addition continue to meet the needs of our customers in an increasingly to the need for reliability and low cost,the new dimension of flexibility demanding energy landscape,"said Brad Richards,vice president, required in a market with larger amounts of variable generation tests the thermal generation. "I appreciate Guidehouse GKS's recognition of their ingenuity of plant operators." excellence and add my own thanks and appreciation for the hard work, dedication and professional expertise of the employees who operate The GKS Plant Operational Excellence Awards are based on a review of Chehalis, Hunter and all our generating facilities" safety,cost and performance data over the most recent five-year period. i Chehalis Plant(left)was named top performer in the GKS Plant Operational Excellence Awards for combined-cycle gas plants. Hunter Plant(right)was runner-up in the coal category. EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT h-ewal of broa 't, a(&ff totumf Jerry Harrison,shift supervisor and 13-year employee at the Dave Johnston power plant in Glenrock,Wyoming, received a Chief's Special TH[Cm or C"Pxa Recognition Award Feb. 11 from the Casper Police Department for the C.s.�w Pouc[o[PART W "selfless actions performed" in an "attempt to save the life of a male ""`"°" struggling in the North Platte River." ftef'S 6petiaf Artopifion bOdrb Harrison and his son Conner were traveling out of Casper for a hunting Jerry Harrison trip on Sept. 17,2021,when they noticed a white Ford F-250 in front of them veer off the road at high speed and plunge toward the river. "Sensing something was wrong,we jumped the curb and followed; Harrison recalled. "When we got to the riverside,the truck was out in the middle of the river. No occupants could be seen, and our fear was that '��4." children could be in the back seat, so we quickly ran out into the river. �'- (continued) CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 28,2022 2 (continued from previous page) First responders from the Casper Police Department soon arrived and Jerry Harrison and his son Conner were given a Chiefs Special Recognition performed chest compressions while Harrison held the driver above Award for their attempt to rescue the driver of o truck that crashed into the water. More officers showed up and took over for Harrison until the North Platte River individual was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Unfortunately, the driver did not survive the accident. As the Special Recognition Award noted, "Jerry and Conner Harrison should be commended for their actions and praised for their bravery each took in an effort to save the life of another." Harrison credits the safety training he's received at work. "Whether we realize it or not,we use the tools we are trained on at work in our personal lives.The Human Performance tools are helpful in all aspects of life;' he said. ! i "I'm proud to see Jerry recognized for his courageous act of civic duty;' Sallall ' said Jim Bolinger, managing director, Dave Johnston Plant."This is a great � "' example of leadership and outstanding community service from one of our supervisors:' "I arrived on the driver's side and my son on the passenger side.We could see the driver laying across the floorboard with his head down in the passenger side.The driver's door was jammed shut and the water was a foot over the seats. I told Connor to go call 9-1-1. 1 went to the passenger's side and opened the door to find the man face first in the Crews prepare to remove a truck that crashed into the North Platte River water. I couldn't pull him from the truck but was able to roll him over near the Poplar Street Bridge in Casper.Photo by Dan Cepedo/Oil City News and hold him up so his head wasn't submersed." CYBERSECURIT�Y VvSi t of ��5� t�stra4tr 0I� VP�oftSy � Phishing email test results are now available on a companywide future reference.) Oracle Business Intelligence dashboard. Employees can view the You may be prompted DOWT GET company's overall performance on our phishing simulation tests on to log in using your the"Overview"tab and can view their own performance under network credentials the HOOKED "Individual Phishing Results." first time you visit the by a phishing emailJ Managers can access their team's results on the"Management Oracle system.After Summary"tab. PacifiCorp security will no longer provide custom and that,you will go straight scorecard reporting for managers,as this can be accessed from the to the screen that will Oracle system. allow you to choose the dashboard you Human resources will also be able to access the list of employees who want to view. have failed a phish test. A job aid is available here to guide your use in accessing the phishing See the BHE Phishing dashboard at https:Hobi.i.midamerican.com/ dashboard.These instructions can also be found on the Journey to analytics/saw.dII?Dashboard. (Pin or bookmark this address for Excellence—Cybersecurity webpage. (continued) CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 28,2022 3 (continued from previous page) Employees are now required to self-report phishing test failures to their Managers—If you find discrepancies with the names of the employees on manager.This requirement is already in place at other Berkshire Hathaway your summary,please contact the Enterprise Service Desk. Energy businesses and is intended to help each of us own accountability for If you have any questions about this new process,please contact our cybersecurity performance.Self-reporting is not for punishment,but SecurityGRA@brkenergy.com. simply to give your manager a heads up before they see your name on their report in Oracle. Thank you for your vigilance,and remember,don't take the bait! LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES U6W of C5 V06& (kftg MT You've seen those Microsoft Viva daily briefing emails in your inbox and might The webinar is one hour and begins at be wondering how useful they really are.In this workshop,you'll learn how to 11 a.m.PT/12 p.m.MT harness the power of the Viva Insights app integration with Teams and use the add-in for Outlook to better manage your time,improve your collaborations Click the day you want to attend to receive the registration link. and increase your well-being at work.You'll be surprised by what these Al- (Please note that the invite link may come to your external email.) driven analytics can do! •Join us Tuesday,March 1 Presenter:Delpho Thomas,Sr.Training Development Analyst,Paci fiCorp Learning .Join us Thursday,March 3 and Development OUTDOOR RECREATION S40T piok&o difoatl fefakai&W °gym fl4itUlt 15 Reservations open March 15 for the Stairs Hydroelectric Station picnic area *"Please,only one reservation per call located in Big Cottonwood Canyon east of Salt Lake City. There is an administrative fee payable upon reservation confirmation and The site will be available for day use by public groups and company employees receipt of paperwork.This fee is payable only by check:$20 for parties of up to May 1 through July 31.This is a shorter season due to projects at the plant. 10 people and$40 for larger groups.Checks must be made out to PacifiCorp. The Stairs Picnic Area is about two miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon.There In case of cancellation or inclement weather,you may call and change your are open-area picnic tables to accommodate up to 100 people,two horseshoe reservation to another available date.Jeanne Evans must be notified of your pits,a volleyball set,outdoor lights,two electrical outlets and a grass-covered cancellation within 48 hours prior to your reservation due to schedule conflicts area.There is a wheelchair-accessible portable toilet for use.There is an open or 48 hours after for cancellation due to inclement weather fire pit(bring your own wood)and a grill for outdoor cooking(bring your own charcoal).There is no potable water. .'. � PHONE RESERVATIONS The site can be reserved by phone on a first-come,first-served basis.The reservation line 801-629-7676 will open March 15 at 8:30 a.m.Calls will be answered between 8:30 a.m.and 3:30 p.m.Do not leave a message;phone messages will not be taken as a request for a reservation.After March 15, reservations will be taken each day between 7:30 a.m.and 3:30 p.m. It's a good idea to have a couple of dates in mind in case your first choice is — taken.After successfully attaining a reservation,the picnic area rules will be sent to you. PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky MountainPower AS r� IN THE NEWS 1 PC&& o f�oS S ow"mt(a C*" 6&Y&d nMA, i 4k"& On March 1, Pacific Power filed a general rate case with its annual power cost forecast with the Oregon Public Utility Commission.The general rate case proposes a 6.6% rate adjustment, or$82.2 million, and supports continued investments in wildfire mitigation see . _ _ strategies,vegetation management and clean energy resources while also responding to inflationary impacts. If approved,this would be Pacific Power's first general rate increase in nearly a decade. "Through careful stewardship on behalf of our customers,we have delivered safe, reliable, affordable service at prices that are 12% below the national average;" said Matt McVee,vice president of regulatory policy and operations. "While our essential operating costs continue to stay low, new factors—including extreme SAFE & SECURE weather events and changing economic conditions impacting all households and businesses— are raising the costs of providing our essential services" PacifiCorp safety results as of 3/4/2022 The company's annual power cost forecast (Transition Adjustment Mechanism or TAM) is being filed concurrently with the rate case.The initial forecast shows power costs increasing for the first time in five years if approved.The proposed 5.6% increase for rates effective in 2023 is primarily due to inflationary pressures related to increases in wholesale electricity and natural gas commodity prices.The final approved 2023 TAM YTD ON TRACK? rate will be updated in November with the most current forecasted prices for wholesale 8 energy and natural gas. The proposed TAM increase is well below the U.S. Consumer Price Index for the energy TARGET sector and energy services,which increased 27%and 13.6%, respectively, over the 23 last 12 months.The TAM increase is lower in part due to the company's expansion of low-cost,zero-carbon renewable resources and our participation in the Western Energy Imbalance Market.The EIM enables access to even more low-cost, zero-carbon energy VEHICLE ACCIDENTS across the entire Western U.S. market while reducing emissions and increasing reliability. Since PacifiCorp helped form the EIM in 2014, it has provided Oregon customers $102 YTD ON TRACK? million in savings through year-end 2021 and $24 million of expected benefits in the 3 2023 TAM. "We are in a period of significant change.We are investing in the safety, adaptability and resilience of our energy grid and building to a net-zero emissions energy future;" McVee TARGET said. "While we do this,we remain steadfast in our commitment to our customers and 28 (D our communities and will continue to seek new ways to reduce impacts to customer bills along the way." (continued) (continued from previous page) PACIFIC POWER PLANS NEW RATE DISCOUNT FOR LOW- expenses, including time of use and equal pay billing options INCOME CUSTOMERS and energy use tracking offered online and through the Later this year, Pacific Power plans to work with the Oregon company's app. commission to develop an on-bill rate discount to support In partnership with Energy Trust of Oregon, Pacific Power customers experiencing income restraints.This will be separate customers can tap into information and rebates to help improve from the current rate process to allow for faster adoption of their energy efficiency and lower their bills. Customers can call the proposed rate discount, enabling the company to mitigate 1-888-221-7070 or visit pacificpower.net/wattsmart to the impact of the proposed rate increase for our most explore options. vulnerable community members. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The public review process for a general rate case can take up to 10 months. During that time,the public can provide input on the filing and participate in public meetings.The commission has the authority to set final rates that may be lower or higher than the company's request,depending on the outcome of its examination. To learn more,visit oregon.gov/puc/utilities/Pages/Rates-Tariffs.aspx. CUSTOMER RESOURCES ' Pacific Power customers can access a variety of bill support programs through local community action agencies, including the Oregon Energy Fund, Oregon Energy Assistance Program, COVID Energy Assistance Program and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. In 2020, more than 30,000 of Pacific Power's customers in Oregon received $13.8 million to go toward their bill payments. ` Pacific Power also offers a variety of ways to budget for energy Re 66&(t as wok" �Iwqjffi 401h, On February 25,the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission A final environmental impact statement and FERC approval of the issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for public review license surrender application would clear the way for the extensive and comment related to the Lower Klamath Project hydropower preparations necessary for dam removal and habitat restoration. license surrender, decommissioning and dam removal project. All parties to the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement The draft EIS describes the impacts and benefits of the project and remain committed to moving the project forward quickly and cost- concludes that the proposed action of dam removal, with minor effectively when the necessary permitting is complete. adjustments to mitigation measures and resource management plans, is the preferred alternative. Upon acceptance of the surrender order by the Klamath River Renewal Corporation and the States of California and Oregon, FERC's issuing of the draft EIS completes a key regulatory step for PacifiCorp will be removed from the hydropower license, and the the project, paving the way for public comments before a final statement is issued later this year. (continued) CURRENTS I MARCH 7,2022 2 (continued from previous page) KRRC and the States of California and Oregon will become co- the Klamath Hydroelectric Project in a manner that recognized licensees for the project and can begin decommissioning and dam state, federal and tribal government preferences for dam removal removal activities. while protecting PacifiCorp's customers. Dam removal and river restoration will ultimately cap a long settlement process begun in 2008 to address the relicensing of Aerial view of Copco No. 1,one of the dams slated for {' • _ emoval under the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Bement.Photo by KRRC. t . r._.'. +mil - + r* p. A 'Ali f DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION hlawmf 04et 6t fllm*: In recognition of Women's History Month,celebrated every March, electrical engineer and later we're shining a light on the legacy of the trailblazing women who the first female professor helped build,shape and improve the electric utility industry of electrical engineering in Though their accomplishments are powerful, many of these women the U.S. didn't receive the recognition they deserved in their time.Their Working as an engineer , intellect and expertise—and their courage and persistence in for GE during a time pursuing fields that traditionally excluded women—paved the way for when America was rapidly generations of women and girls to follow,shaping the world as we electrifying,Clarke invented and know it today. Here's the first in our four-part series. in 1925 patented the Clarke Calculator,a simplified way ADVANCING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING to solve complex equations Edith Clarke might not be a household name or even familiar to involving electric current, those in our industry, but her inventions were key to improving the voltage and impedance in power transmission lines. transmission of electricity over long distances. She spent the next 25 years at GE working to improve power In 1919,Clarke became the first woman to earn a graduate degree in transmission and publishing a mathematical examination of power lines electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology longer than 300 miles.She also figured out how to use an analyzer to She was also the first woman to be professionally employed as an gather data about power networks—an innovative idea at the time (continued) CURRENTS I MARCH 7,2022 3 (continued from previous page) and an early step toward today's smart grid technology. Clarke retired from GE in 1945 and spent the last decade of her life teaching During her long career,Clarke also worked on the design and construction electrical engineering at the University of Texas in Austin.In 2015,she was of hydroelectric dams in the West,including Hoover Dam,contributing her posthumously inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame,joining the likes of expertise to develop and install the turbines that generate hydropower there Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla for her invention of the Clarke Calculator. to this day. OUTDOOR RECREATION S&W piok&o etfo ° f6fak*&Mf ens flJ014 15 fire pit(bring your own wood)and a grill for outdoor cooking(bring your own charcoal).There is no potable water. N ,� � �.. w �• PHONE RESERVATIONS The site can be reserved by phone—first-come,first-served.The reservation # r line 801-629-7676 will open on March 15 at 8:30 a.m.Calls will be answered r between 8:30 a.m.and 3:30 p.m.Do not leave a message—phone messages will not be taken as a request for a reservation.After March 15,reservations will be taken each day between 7:30 a.m.and 3:30 p.m. It's a good idea to have a couple of dates in mind should your first choice be taken.After successfully attaining a reservation,the picnic area rules will be sent to you. Reservations open March 15 for the Stairs Hydroelectric Station picnic area located in Big Cottonwood Canyon east of Salt Lake City. Please,only one reservation per call The site will be available for day use by public groups and company employees There is an administrative fee payable upon reservation confirmation and from May 1 through July 31.This is a shorter season due to projects at receipt of paperwork.This fee($20 for parties of up to 10 people and the plant. $40 for larger groups)is payable only by check.Checks must be made out to PacifiCorp. The Stairs Picnic Area is about two miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon.There are open-area picnic tables to accommodate up to 100 people,two horseshoe In case of cancellation or inclement weather,you may call and change your pits,a volleyball set,outdoor lights,two electrical outlets and agrass-covered reservation to another available date. Jeanne Evans must be notified of your area.There is awheelchair-accessible portable toilet for use.There is an open cancellation within 48 hours prior to your reservation due to schedule conflicts or 48 hours after for cancellation due to inclement weather. IN THE COMMUNITY cowl, see I&S qjttGie hem,, Sho Visit our Rocky Mountain Power booth at the Salt Lake Home and Garden Show on March 11-13.Learn about Wattsmart®rebates and discover how I ► I I you can improve your home's comfort and save energy.Plus,enter to win a Daikin Fit dual fuel heating and cooling system(valued at up to$15,000). You'll find our Wattsmart experts at booth 2806 at the Mountain America / Expo Center.Order tickets online and get$4 off admission with promo code"Wattsmart:' PACIFICORP Pacific Power PowerRocky Mountain fill P1111. A POWERING • • • • GREATNESS PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power IN THE NEWS MARCH 14, 2022 In The News 1 Select nonprofits, local governments and hospitals served by Pacific Power in Oregon areMonth set to receive$800,000 in grants for clean transportation projects. UpdatesIT Electric mobility grants will fund a range of community-driven electric transportation projects,from charging options along the 1-84 corridor in eastern Oregon to purchasing Learning Opportunities electric vehicles for shared use by low-income residents in Portland. In their applications for funding,grant recipients demonstrated a shared commitment to long-term sustainability, equity and increased access to electric charging services in rural areas. "Electric mobility grants are designed to support projects that advance electric SAFE & SECURE transportation in underserved communities across the state, including areas PacifiCorp safety results as of without ample access to public charging;" said Kate Hawley, electric transportation 3/11/2022 product manager. "The 10 grant recipients certainly demonstrated that commitment in addition to using this program to deliver creative transportation solutions such as electric vehicle educational solutions and swapping gas-powered riding lawnmowers for electric ones to YTD ON TRACK? maintain public parks and help achieve local environmental goals" I 0 Grant funding is made possible by the Oregon Clean Fuels Program,which is administered by the state Department of Environmental Quality and aims to reduce the carbon intensity of Oregon's transportation fuels. TARGET 23 Pacific Power raises funds through the sale of Clean Fuels Program credits,which the company aggregates on behalf of customers who charge their electric vehicles at home. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS THE 10 ELECTRIC MOBILITY GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE: • Athena One Stop—Funds will be used to install two fast-charging stations to help YTD ON TRACK? bridge the charging gap along the 1-84 corridor between Pendleton and Walla Walla. 3 This rural community hopes to stimulate more charging infrastructure along 1-84. • Rogue Valley Council of Governments—This is a voluntary association of 24 TARGET local jurisdictions in southwest Oregon.The electric vehicle procured with this 28 grant will allow staff to provide a multitude of direct services to community members, including those that participate in and/or are served by the council's Senior and Disability Services. (continued) (continued from previous page) This project will expand electric vehicle accessibility options for local residents and electric vehicle owners traveling through the area. nro lcw aGwIt FOR e , ! Klamath Community College—This grant funds charging infrastructure and plans to create a workforce training program in electric vehicle systems analysis, equipment and/or vehicle repair.This project will serve a wide variety of electric vehicle owners, including staff and students already on campus and travelers along Highways 39 and 140. • Bend Parks and Recreation— Funds will be used for a new Electric car charging station in Klamath Falls,Oregon electric mower providing an opportunity to compare costs „r and efficiencies against a gas-powered mower and share learnings with other parks departments. Bend Parks and • Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives— Funds will Recreation maintains and operates over 3,000 acres of be used for charging infrastructure and three different kinds of parkland and is continuously seeking ways to perform this electric vehicles offering an affordable transportation solution work more sustainably. to low-income Portland residents. Since 2018, Pacific Power has made it easier for drivers to choose • Astoria Cooperative—Funds will be used to install two Level electric by partnering with communities and businesses to install II chargers for community use.This community-owned grocery electric vehicle chargers across Oregon,Washington and California. store is a local leader in sustainability and green technology. It is well-positioned to serve the community through easy-to-access In addition to the electric mobility grants, Pacific Power offers charging options for locals and visitors to Astoria. a free technical assistance program for organizations looking to install electric vehicle charging.The program provides a feasibility • The Blueprint Foundation— Funds will be used for charging analysis for electric vehicle technology charging options, costs, infrastructure, an electric van and an electric transportation rates and best practices for siting, installing and education initiative.The Blueprint Foundation prepares Black managing equipment. youth in Portland for careers in environmental science and green construction through project-based mentorship. For information on technical assistance and to learn more about the benefits of electric vehicles,visit pacificpower.net/ev. • Portland NAACP— Funds will be used for new charging infrastructure and an electric shuttle bus.This project drives SEE HOW PACIFIC POWER IS EXPANDING THE WAYS toward the goal of promoting electrification education and OREGONIANS GO ELECTRIC advancing transportation equity by directly serving Portland residents where public transportation is not easily accessible, reliable,affordable or available.The electric shuttle bus will also be used to mobilize the collection and delivery of emergency I supplies in times of need. • Columbia Gorge Community College—Funds will be used101 I to install four Level II charging stations on campus.This project , !•will create exposure for college students who currently have limited access to electric transportation and meet the on-site charging needs of students, staff,visitors and faculty as electric vehicle use grows. • Southwestern Oregon Community College— Funds will be used to install four Level II charging stations at this two-year college that primarily serves a rural/agricultural student base. https://youtu.be/X8Wn35NUpW0 CURRENTS I MARCH 14,2022 2 Smivskhi k"&k mtIn a Around 45,500 customers in northern Utah lost power following a late- winter storm that arrived March 5.Up to 13 inches of heavy,wet snow Salt Lake City Police tweeted this photo of a fallen accumulated on equipment and trees,causing damage and tree branch that struck a power line,on example of service Interruptions. the type of damage—and danger—caused by the weekend snowstorm. Rocky Mountain Power crews worked around the clock to restore service, and by nightfall Sunday,only about 1,800 residents remained offline. Restoration work continued into the week with crews called in from southern Utah,Idaho and Wyoming to assist. The company said heavy,damaging storms like this are a good reminder to follow the advice of emergency management officials and be prepared with , adequate food,water,backup batteries or power banks and other supplies sufficient for 72 hours in case of the loss of essential public services. A news release also urged customers to check in on any vulnerable or ' elderly relatives and neighbors and reminded customers to treat all downed ' wires as live and dangerous and avoid both downed trees and powerlines. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION pma pouaf: Al"Wilw1f In recognition of Women's History Month,celebrated every March,we're shining a light on the legacy of the trailblazing women who helped build,shape r G and improve the electric utility industry. iT1 I Celebrating Women's History Month helps us appreciate the accomplishments of women in history who persisted in the face of bias and barriers,see the progress women have made in today's workplaces,and continue the work to empower future generations of women. Here's the second in our four-part series.You can revisit the first part here. TAMING THE ELECTRICAL ARC , �, • Hertha Marks Ayrton,British engineer,mathematician,physicist,inventor and suffragette,helped shape how we use electricity today,creating a world in which working,playing,shopping and exploring after dark became possible. After their marriage in 1885,Hertha began assisting William Ayrton with Ayrton was always a bright spark.Born in the south of England in 1854,her experiments in physics and electricity,eventually embarking on her own father died when she was seven,leaving her family destitute.Fortunately,her research on the characteristics of the electric arc. mother,Alice Marks,was a woman of strong will who believed the family's circumstances should not impede Street lamps in London at the time were powered by electric arc lighting.The HerthZs obvious intellectual abilities. lamps consisted of two carbon rods with a charge running between them that So at the age of nine,Ayrton's produced an arc of light.The light was bright but the electricity was volatile, ' education got its start at a London flickering and hissing. school run by her aunt,where she Ayrton conducted an intricate set of experiments to determine the cause was introduced to mathematics. of the problem and invented and patented a new kind of carbon rod that She went on to study at Cambridge produced a safer,steadier arc and more dependable light. and the University of London.In 1884, She presented her findings on arc lighting in a series of lectures before the Ayrton began attending evening classes Institution of Electrical Engineers and was elected the first female member of at Finsbury Technical College where the organization shortly after she met her future husband,Professor Ayrton spoke about her findings at the International Congress of Women in William Edward Ayrton,a pioneer in London and at the Electrical Congress in Paris.Her appearances convinced electrical engineering and physics and a the British Association for the Advancement of Science to include women on fellow of the Royal Society. scientific committees. (continued) CURRENTS I MARCH 14,2022 3 (continued from previous page) Her interest in vortices in water and air later inspired the Ayrton fan, a man, since women were not allowed admission. She remained a device used in the trenches in the World War I to dispel poisonous excluded even after becoming the first woman to be awarded the gases.Ayrton fought for its acceptance and organized its production. Royal Society's Hughes Medal for outstanding research in the field It took a year after offering her invention to the War Office before of energy. more than 100,000 fans were put to use on the Western Front. A game-changer in the male-dominated fields of science,Ayrton was Over her career,Ayrton registered 26 patents, including 13 on arc also a women's rights and education activist and a trailblazer right up lamps and electrodes. until her death in 1923. Despite all her successes,Ayrton still faced barriers. In 1901, her paper on the electric arc was presented to the Royal Society by IT UPDATES SAP �it�o CU[ �'4aot"& dwo On Thursday, March 17, from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m. PT, changes will be Please avoid doing any critical work in SAP during this time. made to the production SAP R/3 system as part of our normal Questions? Contact the Enterprise Service Desk and 503-813- monthly maintenance and enhancement process. 5555 or 801-220-5555. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 6&t&T& fv&tG� rwt r6ta PacifiCorp's learning and development team invites you to bring your Microsoft 365 questions to our monthly drop-in hour,Tech PacifiCorp Learning • Development Talk! From file sharing to Teams meetings and beyond,we'll answer questions and find solutions that works for you. Tech Ta I k This drop-in hour occurs every third Thursday(March 17 this Get Live Help month) at 11 a.m. PT/ 12 p.m. MT. Fvery third Thursday of the month,you can bring Save the date and the meeting link below on your calendar! your burning M365 questions to Learning and 0 Development's Click here to join the meeting on your computer or mobile app to troubleshooting,keeping up-to-date with the Or call in (audio only) 1-563-275-5003 latest features,and working out solutions for Phone Conference ID: 195 244 452# your technology needs. 0 PACIFICORP Pacific Power IN THE NEWS 1 Mvmool Gvt�i s I Pacific Power's service territory in southern Oregon and northern California experienced a low- pressure weather event March 12 that brought powerful winds and,in some areas,heavy rain that took a toll on the region's infrastructure. The storm interrupted service to about 47,900 customers in total. During the event,outages ' peaked at almost 29,000 customers,and the average outage duration was three hours,40 minutes. The company's efforts to minimize the duration of storm-caused outages continue to become more sophisticated.Advanced preparation for this storm began March 10 when the meteorology team forecasted strong,gusty winds for the region and identified the storm path. The meteorologists utilized an advanced Localized Risk Assessment Model (LRAM)data analysis tool overlayed with the weather forecasts to determine a 90-99%probability of outages occurring based on previous historical weather impact. SAFE & SECURE Transmission and distribution operations and system operations immediately coordinated to PacifiCorp safety results as of develop resourcing and response plans to ensure they could restore service to customers as safely 3/18/2022 and quickly as possible. Crews were mobilized locally and from districts not impacted by the storm,and they worked 7YTD around the clock to restore service to customers by the next day. The Emergency Command Center was activated early on to coordinate all activities and closed by ON TRACK? 2 p.m.the next day.The last of the outages were restored by late evening on March 13.HOW TO PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES We work hard to keep our grid strong and deliver safe,reliable power,but outages can still occur. TARGET Whether they're caused by storms,accidents or other issues,it's important to be prepared in case 23 of an outage. There are simple actions everyone can take in advance. Learn more at pacificpower.net/prepare and rockymountainpower.net/prepare. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS F YTD ON TRACK? 4 eac�s� TARGET o� A A Q�eQ`s;t LjS ec�e�G�reo� G o� t� CURRENTS I MARCH 21,2022 goo 1 tot& 14.Aof oM th& hmtak din With the addition of these new participants,the EIM's economic and reliability benefits will continue to grow, and total customer benefits across the West are expected to exceed $2 billion by the next quarterly update. In parallel with the real-time EIM expansion, PacifiCorp is partnering with the California Independent System Operator and other regional utilities to build on the market's success and deliver even more customer benefits through the development - of an Extended Day-Ahead Market,where the majority of energy transactions occur for participants. } Puget Soun Energy i Seattle City Light Tacoma Y Power Portland General Bonneville Electric Power Avista Utilities and Tacoma Power,two utilities serving a combined Administration 600,000 electric customers in the Pacific Northwest,are the Idaho newest members of the Western Energy Imbalance Market,with PacifiCorp both beginning their participation March 2. BANC � PacifiCorp Avista,which serves more than 400,000 electric customers in NV Washington and Idaho, and Tacoma Power, a publicly owned Energy Turlock utility serving nearly 200,000 electric customers in western Irrigation\' Washington, are the first of four utilities joining the real-time District energy market in 2022. California ! ISO Bonneville Power Administration and Tucson Electric Power will Los Angeles, Arizona Dept. of% k Service become active market participants later this year. Once all four Water& Solt River Public Service Company of utilities have joined,the Western EIM will have 19 members Power WAPA Desert Proled New Mexico Southwest r serving nearly 77%of the demand for electricity in the Western El Paso United States. Tucson Electric Electric Power The Western EIM uses sophisticated technology to find and Market Operator deliver the lowest-cost energy to its members while enhancing California ISO reliability and providing significant environmental benefits through EIM entity the reduction of renewable energy curtailments during periods Active participant of oversupply. Reducing curtailments leads to lower greenhouse Planned EIM entry 2022 gas emissions because the renewable energy—rather than going Planned EIM entry 2023 unused—can be deployed by other market participants. - CURRENTS I MARCH 21,2022 2 BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION (kf69 hA acj ottay.ok "vpvt & a, cwS to va mktww10 On our business transformation journey, PacifiCorp and our fellow BHE utilities are pursuing innovations that eliminate inefficiencies in our workstreams and unleash the power of data analytics to reimagine our processes and better inform our decision-making. This approach not only increases the agility of our business and ensures we deliver greater value to our customers—it's also improving employees' experience on the job. The customer service organization last year began taking a fresh look at its processes to identify improvement opportunities.A data mining tool,Celonis, 00 1, has provided new insights into the processes and identified inefficient manualDATA MINING interventions that can be eliminated. "Like other departments,we are on a journey of continuous improvement and optimization;"said Dante Hill,director,billing and payment tools and .. technology."We needed ways to get the simple,repetitive tasks done more efficiently and to remove unnecessary steps in our processes so we could better serve our customers:' The team started with a focus on data insights."We've been floating in a sea of data, but we needed to dive down and take a deeper look at what all this "By automating these simple but time-consuming tasks,we free up our data is telling us;'he said. colleagues'time to focus on work that really needs their attention,rather Customer bills suspended for manual review presented one improvement than wasting their brainpower on tedious,repetitive manual tasks,"he opportunity.When a customer on an equal payment plan,for example, added. shows unusually high or low usage compared to their monthly average,the „We started out with a core insights and automation team searching out customer service system requires a manual check before issuing the bill. areas for improvement—going to employees to gain understanding of 'As Celonis dug into that process,we found that more than 95%of those bills where we can help eliminate manual interventions and streamline coming up for review didn't require any action.So why waste an employees' processes. valuable time manually checking a box?"said Eric Lehman,customer service "Now that those employees are seeing the benefits of the process small business product development manager improvements being made,they're bringing new ideas forward all the time. This data insight enabled the team to focus on the 5%that need an employee's "It's a win for the company,as we're able to put our valuable'human attention and use robotic process automation—a simple script or"bot"—to resources'to better use;a win for customers,who are better served;and process the bulk of the suspended bills that needed no human intervention. a win for employees who are able to focus on more critical work that "We launched our insights and automation effort in April 2021 and avoided they find more satisfying and meaningful." about 3,200 hours of manual work last year.We're on track to double that number in 2022;' Lehman said. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Pma P""61w: C&"re6t" In recognition of Women's History Month,celebrated every March, we're shining a light on the legacy of the trailblazing women who helped build,shape and improve the electric utility industry. Celebrating Women's History Month helps us appreciate the accomplishments of women in history who persisted in the face ' • �� of bias and barriers,see the progress women have made in today's workplaces,and continue the work to empower future generations of women. Here's the third in our four-part series.You can revisit the first parts here and here. • RY (continued) CURRENTS I MARCH 21,2022 3 PIONEERING NUCLEAR POWER Austrian physicist Lise Meitner has been called the"mother of nuclear power,"although few are aware of her contributions in the field. Born in Vienna in 1878, Meitner began studying physics and mathematics at a young age. Unlike most families at the time,the Meitners encouraged their daughters to go beyond the standard education for girls,which typically ended at age 14,and Meitner entered the University of Vienna in 1901. Completing her doctoral research in 1905, Meitner became the first woman from the University of Vienna and the second in the world to earn a doctorate in physics. She spent most of her scientific career in Berlin,where she was a physics professor and a department head at the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute.She lost these positions in the 1930s because of the anti-Jewish Nuremburg Laws of Nazi Germany,and in 1938 she fled to Sweden,where she lived for many years,ultimately becoming a Swedish citizen. Lise Meitner During her long-term collaboration with chemist Otto Hahn, Dr. Meitner worked out the phenomenon of nuclear fission,the process by which the Hahn had isolated the evidence for nuclear fission, but Meitner and nucleus of a heavy atom splits, releasing huge amounts of energy. her nephew Otto Frisch were the first to understand what was happening, articulate how the process occurred and recognize its explosive potential. • The breakthrough electrified the scientific community at the time. It led to the development of the first atomic bomb during World War II,and subsequently to nuclear reactors used in today's power plants. Meitner was invited to work on the Manhattan Project in the United States, but she refused, defending peaceful uses for atomic energy and declaring, "I will have nothing to do with a bomb!" In 1947,she worked on the design and construction of Sweden's first nuclear reactor. She retired to England in 1960,although she continued working part-time and giving lectures. Meitner with students on the steps of the chemistry All Dr. Meitner received many awards and honors late in her life and building at Bryn Mawr College in April 1959 after her death in 1968, but she did not share the 1944 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of nuclear fission,which was • awarded exclusively to Hahn. HEALTH AND WELLNESS spa" With the official start of Spring on March 20, many of us are planning a cleanup of our homes and yards. How about some spring cleaning for your health? Follow these tips from the Everyday Health website for cleaning up your health habits as the weather 1 turns warmer: • Get back to fruits and vegetables.Fresh fruits and veggies start coming intoseason during the springtime months.Visit your local farmer's \\, market when it reopens and look for organic produce in your grocery l store. Mushrooms, bell peppers,zucchini, berries and more will become more plentiful as the year goes on. — -r • Stay hydrated.As temperatures grow warmer,you may be outside more,exercising,running errands and doing chores.You can easily sweat away moisture from your body without realizing it,so make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day to ward off the fatigue, headaches and low energy that can result from dehydration. CURRENTS I MARCH 21,2022 4 (continued from previous page) • Get moving.Take advantage of the milder weather to get outside and • Watch for allergens. Unfortunately,springtime is allergy season for get your blood pumping. Even light exercise can do your body good many people.Aside from pollen outdoors, many allergens can be after a sedentary winter.Take a walk or do some gardening to found indoors—dust, mold and the like.A thorough spring cleaning improve your muscle and bone health. of your house can eradicate many of them.Visit an allergist to discuss • Enjoy the sun—cautiously.Sunshine boosts your skin's production of problems and seek treatment. vitamin D,which is good for bone health and increases serotonin • Get a spring checkup.Schedule an exam with your doctor.An annual levels,which elevates your mood.just remember to protect your skin physical can alert you to potential problems before they grow out of from UV radiation by covering up and using sunscreen when you're control. Review your medications and overall health history to make outside.Safeguard your eyes with sunglasses and hats. sure you're on the right track for good health throughout the year. Disconnect at the end of the day Once upon a time,the boundaries between work and home were • Detach from work.Working from home or frequently using fairly clear.These days,technology that enables constant connection technology to connect to work when you're at home can make can allow work to bleed into your time at home. you feel like you're always on the job and can lead to chronic stress. Seek guidance from your manager about expectations While some of us thrive on being busy, continuously operating in a for when you can and should disconnect. high-stress work mode is ultimately bad for your productivity and your mental health. Take advantage of employee benefits By setting limits, managing your time and looking out for yourself, • Use your time off.All of us have an allotment of paid personal you can achieve a work-life balance that works for you. time,but not all of us are using it. Did you know you stop accruing PT if you reach the cap of 1.5 times your annual accrual? Limit your stress on the job Use the benefits you've earned and take time away from work to • Empty your brain. If you're feeling overwhelmed, list all your decompress. tasks in black and white. Getting them out in a clear, objective • Seek professional help. If your life feels too chaotic and you're format will keep them from crowding your brain with worry spinning your wheels worrying about it,talk to a mental health and uncertainty. You won't have to wonder if you forgot provider. In addition to free, confidential counseling sessions, our something—or get caught off guard by something that slipped Employee Assistance Program offers help with a wide range of through the cracks. issues, including managing stress,family dynamics and financial and • Prioritize your day.Work with your manager to assess your legal issues. priorities.Which tasks have hard deadlines? Can they be adjusted?Which tasks are more important, and which can you delay—or delete?You'll cut down on stress by realizing you don't have to do absolutely everything by five o'clock today. • Set realistic expectations.Are you a perfectionist?Are your deadlines unrealistic? Do other people demand more than you can reasonably deliver? Establish what's possible for you to accomplish and remind yourself that you have limits—and that's OK. Manage expectations by letting others know what you're able to do. rl- IT UPDATE Pw tvI VO Apt & SJ&6&r& r&WOVIV BHE Information Technology is implementing a new enterprise- To request the deployment of workstation software, use the BHE wide form for requesting desktop software, effective March 25. Software Requisition form in Remedy Digital Workplace. This form is replacing any forms previously used by PacifiCorp and If you have questions or need help filling out this form, contact the other affiliates to provide a consistent user experience. Enterprise Service Desk at 503-813-5555 or 801-220-5555. PowerPACIFICORP Pacific Rocky . Power i t — �iqX, �So POWERING PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power IN THE NEWS D f4twils The Western Markets Exploratory Group on March 23 announced the hiring of Utilicast, • an energy consulting company,to evaluate regional market structures to improve affordability, reliability and decarbonization opportunities across the West. The WMEG,which is made up of 14 western utilities, plans to explore the potential for _ • a staged approach to new market services including day-ahead energy sales,transmission system expansion, power supply and grid solutions,and existing and emerging public policies. "Utilicast is excited to continue supporting our clients in this ambitious project to create a roadmap for greater regional market solutions in the West;'said Brian Holmes, Utilicast Director of Western Markets. "Having worked extensively in support of the evolution of independent system operator SAFE &SECURE and regional transmission organization markets throughout North America,we look PacifiCorp safety results as of forward to helping the WMEG decide which path forward best meets their needs" 3/25/2022 The group also hopes to identify market solutions that can help achieve carbon reduction goals while supporting reliable, cost-effective service for customers.WMEG anticipates . Utilicast will develop this roadmap before the end of summer 2022. WMEG participants include 7YTD ON TRACK? PacifiCorp, NV Energy,Arizona 1 Public Service, Black Hills Energy, Idaho Power, Platte River Power Authority, Portland General TARGET Electric, Puget Sound Energy, 23 Salt River Project, Seattle City Light,Tucson Electric Power and y. Xcel Energy-Colorado. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS With the recent addition of Los Angeles Department of Water YTD ON TRACK? and Power and Public Service 4 New Mexico,the WMEG now consists of 14 entities representing nearly 70,000 MW of load and 13 million customers across the Mountain West, Desert Southwest,and Pacific Northwestern part of the Western Interconnection. TARGET Many group members are currently participating in or preparing to join the Western 28 (D Energy Imbalance Market.WMEG's discussions will not impact participation in or evaluation of that market, as the group is focused on long-term market solutions. CURRENTS I MARCH 28,2022 ENVIRONMENTAL RESPECT �4r., Sa,,� ss W46 Ct 44 4�KaWk In April, Blue Sky will mark 22 years as a leading customer-supported Public kiosks were installed in the buildings' lobbies to provide real- renewable energy program,and our 148,000+ participating customers time monitoring of solar energy production, as well as the equivalent have a lot to be proud of. trees planted and carbon emissions saved.This will serve as an By supporting clean, renewable energy,these customers have educational tool for the thousands of guests visiting both facilities reduced their carbon footprint and made a big difference for their each year communities and for the planet we all call home. Blue Sky is a simple, customizable opt-in program that empowers customers to match all or a portion of their electricity use with renewable energy for as little as$1.95 each month. Those dollars are put to work developing renewable energy resources (including utility-scale and local community projects) and, in Oregon, restoring fish habitat. Following are a few of the many ways Blue Sky participants made a difference last year. City of Laramie representatives accept a Blue L Sky grant for their newly installed solar panels. OUR IMPACT 2021 In 2021,more than 148,000 Blue Sky participants Assistant city manager Todd Feezer said the facilities were chosen made a difference: based on an analysis conducted by city staff to determine where the solar panels would provide the most benefit. "We looked at every city = facility's utility bills,and then after that,we did an evaluation based on which ones have the most consumption during daylight hours that 4 would be able to use the energy created by the solar panels" 1,339,938 that's enough energy to power To view the Recreation Center monitoring site, click here.To view megawatt-hours 130,598 the Ice&Event Center monitoring site,click here. of renewable energy supported homes for a year' O "THE LITTLE SCHOOL"GOES SOLAR Another community-based renewable energy project was recently floasan 345 completed by La Casa Hogar, a nonprofit whose mission is to SEES community-based renewable connect and educate Latino families,transforming lives in the Yakima T energy projects funded since 2006 Valley,Washington.The organization offers three core programs, adult education and early learning programs,as well as citizenship AN ICE RINK POWERED BY THE SUN classes and citizenship legal services. In 2006, Blue Sky participants began supporting community-based renewable energy projects. Sixteen years later, participants have Pprovided millions of dollars in rants to local organizations to help Lo Casa Hagar's newly constructed pre-school enjoys energy savings g g P thanks to solar panels funded in part by Blue Sky participants. make 345 projects possible. Organizations throughout our service area can apply for Blue Sky grants to build new renewable energy systems like solar arrays.These funds have allowed schools,nonprofits,community centers,and small businesses to save on electricity costs,educate their communities about y clean energy,and reduce their environmental impact. The City of Laramie,Wyoming,took its first step toward the goal of �Jw reducing carbon emissions from municipal facilities by installing 78 solar r` j I panels on its Recreation Center and Ice and Event Center,thanks to Rocky Mountain Power's Blue Sky program participants.These panels will generate 79,000 kilowatt-hours of solar energy each year. (continued) CURRENTS I MARCH 28,202 2 (continued from previous page) La Escuelita("The Little School")was conceived to provide a preschool learning space for children who would not otherwise have access to early education.While building the new school, La Casa Hogar looked for creative ways to fund its maintenance, particularly its energy costs. • r A Blue Sky grant funded the installation of solar panels on the newly -- constructed La Escuelita.These panels will dramatically reduce the cost of electricity for the new learning space,freeing up resources to 4'�Y further support Yakima Valley families. Funded by Blue Sky customers,habitat restoration work in the Sandy River Basin is delivering powerful results. Thanks to Blue Sky participants, La Casa Hogar was able to make construction oflarge wood structures like this one on Still the shift to clean energy.And with the addition of La Escuelita,this Creek serve as valuable habitat for salmon and steelhead. valued community resource is able to provide learning opportunities for both children and adults well into the future. forest fires, and road construction have taken a toll on the Sandy SAVING SALMON IN THE SANDY RIVER River Basin, decreasing habitat diversity and threatening native fish Pacific Power's Blue Sky Habitat option gives Oregon customers the populations that call the basin home. opportunity to make a difference in two meaningful ways.With this To restore natural stream processes and fish habitats,The Freshwater option, participating customers purchase and support renewable Trust,as part of the Sandy Basin Partners, has been utilizing the Blue energy,while also helping to restore and preserve native fish habitats. Sky Habitat Fund to fund large-scale, multi-year restoration in the Basin. Blue Sky Habitat customers make an automatic$2.50 monthly Restoration actions include reactivation of river flow to historic side donation to the Blue Sky Habitat Fund,which has been administered channels and floodplain habitat, construction of large wood habitat since 2011 by The Freshwater Trust, a nonprofit that coordinates structures,and placement of additional large wood in side channels and matches grants to fund projects that protects habitats for and on stream margins. Oregon native fish, including Chinook salmon, coho salmon,winter Blue Sky Habitat customers have funded Upper Sandy restoration steelhead and cutthroat trout. work each year since 2014.This work is helping restore high-quality One such project is taking place at the Sandy River Basin. Over the —and,over time, self-sustaining—habitat to support spawning season years,timber harvests, increased recreation and development, for coho,spring chinook and winter steelhead. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Pma Pumett f: C6"k4" [,Ucwm f 04ty fl4m-ffi BUILDING RENEWABLE BONDS Dr. Mildred Dresselhaus was an American nanotechnologist and professor of r � physics and electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is best known for unlocking the secrets of carbon's molecular structures, 4 M L1 a discovery that drove the use of nanotechnology as a foundation for 11� modern-day engineering. Among her extensive portfolio of research accomplishments were nanotubes,single-layer sheets of carbon atoms shaped into hollow tubes. / These microscopic structures have the strength of steel but are just one ten-thousandth the width of a human hair. In recognition of Women's History Month,celebrated every March,we're Dr. Dresselhaus'work in nanotechnology shining a light on the legacy of the trailblazing women who helped build, contributed to our ability to incorporate shape and improve the electric utility industry. electronics everywhere and,in the utility industry,enables next-generation Celebrating Women's History Month helps us appreciate the accomplishments rechargeable batteries,solar cells and wind of women in history who persisted in the face of bias and barriers,see the turbine blades. progress women have made in today's workplaces,and continue the work to '! ' empower future generations of women. She was awarded the National Medal of Science in Engineering in 1990 in recognition Here's the final piece in our four-part series.You can revisit the first three Dr.Mildred Dresselhaus of her work on electronic properties of here, here and here. materials as well as for expanding the (continued) CURRENTS I MARCH 28,2022 3 (continued from previous page) the first thermal storage systems,as well as several other solar-powered devices opportunities of women in science and engineering, having devoted like solar ovens and the first solar-heated considerable energy to mentoring students,raising awareness and promoting L house. progress on gender equity in science. Dr.Telkes'contributions to thermal _ As a significant innovator who held many patents,Dresselhaus was inducted storage helped to make early solar into the U.S.National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014. technology more effective by enabling d-v� energy collected during the day to be used SPARKING BRIGHT IDEAS at night. Dr. Maria Telkes,a Hungarian-American biophysicist,scientist and inventor, She received multiple awards for her work was one of the first researchers to harness the sun's energy using a process and over the course of her career earned / similar to the technology found in solar cells today. more than 20 patents. Dr.Maria Telkes From 1939 to 1953,she was involved in solar energy research at Her innovations helped make solar the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr.Telkes helped develop some of viable,readily available energy source it is today. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION 4�9 OR h4f A&wt fnp S Neurodiversity Celebration Come to work with an open mind. Neurodivergent colleagues often •���' Week, March 21-27,and approach problems different) and may come u with unique solutions. ��••r• PP P Y Y P q World Autism Awareness Without acknowledgement and acceptance of neurodiversity,there is a risk 4 it* Day,April 2,aim to that such differences could be considered disruptive within a team. 2 512 challenge stereotypes and Tackle biases. Ensure that neurodivergent individuals are not disadvantaged o misconceptions and recognize because they do not seem "a good fit." Biases need to be addressed in the the many talents and recruitment processes,in team interactions,and also in career progression contributions of people with and performance measurement. neurological differences. Offer small adjustments to an employee's workspace to accommodate any The term neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact sensory needs,such as: with the world around them in different ways;there is no one"right"way of thinking,learning and behaving,and differences are not viewed as deficits. • Sound sensitivity:Offer a quiet break space,communicate expected loud Neurodiversity refers to the diversity of all people,but it is often used in the noises(like fire drills),and/or offer noise-cancelling headphones. context of autism spectrum disorder and other neurological conditions like • Movements:Allow the use of fidget toys,allow extra movement breaks, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)or learning disabilities. and/or offer flexible seating. Why is it important that we learn about and embrace neurodiversity? Use a clear communication style: At PacifiCorp,our vision is to continue building an inclusive work •Avoid sarcasm,euphemisms and implied messages. environment that celebrates our differences;ensures everyone feels • Provide concise verbal and written instructions for tasks,and break tasks valued,respected and empowered;and enhances our connections to our down into small steps. customers and the communities in which we live and work. Inform people about workplace/social etiquette,and don't assume To achieve this,we must seek to understand and value the unique someone is deliberately breaking the rules or being rude. perspectives,backgrounds and personal characteristics that each individual brings to our business,including neurodivergent individuals. 'Try to give advance notice if plans are changing,and provide a reason for the change. When we welcome and embrace our differences,we create a more inclusive and equitable workplace culture that empowers every individual to ' Don't make assumptions.Ask a person's individual preferences,needs play a role in achieving our vision to be the best energy company in serving and goals. our customers. • Be kind and be patient. How can we make our workplace more neurodiverse-friendly and inclusive? You can learn more about neurodiversity and making our workplace more Harvard Health and diversityproject.com offer these recommendations. inclusive at neu rod iversityweek.com. PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky MountainPower t IN THE NEWS - 1 pgwafv A)�W&4 f1)4&f& The Wyoming Game and Fish Department honored PacifiCorp with its 2021 Industry Wildlife Stewardship Award March 24 in recognition of the company's efforts to preserve, restore, protect and improve our natural surroundings and environment in the state. The award honors companies whose primary mission is not wildlife-related but who strive to make a positive impact through improvements that benefit fish,wildlife and habitat in Wyoming. The recognition is a tribute to PacifiCorp's strong partnership with Wyoming Game and Fish on habitat protection around renewable energy development and associated substation and transmission infrastructure.The company takes care to implement land management best practices and agency recommendations related to wildlife stewardship and is actively SAFE & SECURE working to avoid, minimize or mitigate impacts to wildlife that occur due to project development and operations. PacifiCorp safety results as of 4/1/2022 "The Industry Wildlife Stewardship Award highlights the consistently great work and relationship building by Travis Brown and the wind compliance team.This kind of recognition demonstrates that our mitigation activities are hitting the mark and further improves our opportunity to own and operate assets in Wyoming;'said Mark Sturtevant, vice president, renewable resources. YTD ON TRACK? 12 Presenting the award at its commission meeting,the Wyoming Game and Fish Department noted that PacifiCorp's"dedication to conservation is robust and varied"The company has worked with WGFD on riparian habitat improvement,supports ongoing research into the TARGET impacts of wind generation on pronghorn antelope in the Shirley Basin,and has included 23 the agency in key discussions related to minimizing the impacts of wind energy on birds. Additionally, PacifiCorp has ter. conducted elk,antelope and sag VEHICLE ACCIDENTS e grouse telemetry studies and mountain plover research at and near YTD ON TRACK? company wind projects.The wind 4 compliance team is now assessing how painting wind turbine blades may help to protect birds. TARGET Left to right are Brian Nesvik,director of Game and Fish;Sharon 2o Q Fain,PacifiCorp vice president for Wyoming;Travis Brawn, PacifiCorp director of wind compliance and permitting;and Ken PacifiCorp also takes proactive Robert,Game and Fish Commission president. measures to reduce wildlife disturbance in Wyoming,such as avoiding development in sensitive areas, implementing sage grouse lek and raptor nest buffers,seasonal construction setbacks, retrofitting power lines with protective equipment, (continued) (continued from previous page) and performing informed curtailment at wind generation projects "It is important to acknowledge industry partners who strive to when birds may be at risk. be responsible stewards of our natural resources and Wyoming's wildlife;'said Brian Nesvik,director of Wyoming Game and Fish. "Protecting and preserving the environment for future generations "PacifiCorp has been a longstanding partner with the department and is an integral part of our work developing clean,sustainable energy exemplifies the kind of wins that can be accomplished for wildlife and sources,"said Travis Brown,director,wind compliance and permitting. habitat when we all work together." "Environmental stewardship is a core value built into every project we take on.We look forward to continuing our work with the "PacifiCorp is spearheading additional conservation by raising its Game and Fish Department to protect Wyoming's open spaces and wildlife-related standards for prospective projects that they may minimize the impact of our operations on wildlife in the areas where purchase from other developers,which is causing those developers we live and work" to consider wildlife in their project plans;' Nesvik added. "It is taking an industry leadership role in working with stakeholders to discuss State leaders expressed their appreciation for the dedication and and tackle issues in Wyoming" collaboration that have gone into the company's conservation efforts. J t } Elk roam near Paci fiCorp's High Plains wind project.Juvenile ferruginous hawks enjoy their new home near Bridger Mine. The hawks were rescued as eggs from a nest that had been built on a wind turbine—not a safe home for hatchlings. POWERING EARTH DAY T S' r/�Qv�iS ai ���i�� tOU4. GO GREEN AND GET AN EARTH TUMBLER IN OUP make a big difference for EARTH MONTH EMPLOYEE CHALLENGE! the environment, but you can also come up with inAY It's pretty easy being green. In honor of Earth Day this month,join your own ideas. co-workers across the company in our Earth Month Employee Challenge. Submit the form by Earth Day,April 22,to Throughout the month of April, make simple choices that reduce let us know the steps you commit to take, and we'll send you a your environmental impact and help you live more sustainably. company-branded Earth Tumbler. It's that simple! The Earth Month Employee Challenge form lists small changes that (continued) CURRENTS I APRIL 4,2022 2 (continued from previous page) These 16 oz. reusable tumblers with matching lids and sleeves are made of naturally organic bamboo fiber.A percentage of the proceeds is donated to Project AWARE, a nonprofit that helps rid our oceans of harmful debris. When it comes to environmental sustainability, big changes are needed, but little ones add up. When we work together,we can all make a difference for our planet, our communities, our home. SAFETY AND H FALTH cmf4a -ffivS ohm *Y&" &k 'ate l)Mifa April showers may bring May flowers, but they also make driving Slow down gently. Avoid slamming on the brakes. Ease down on difficult. Every year, 75% of all weather-related car accidents the pedal so you don't hydroplane or hit another car. happen on wet pavement, and 47% of them occur when it's Move smoothly. Don't jerk the wheel to turn or make any sudden raining. To avoid becoming an accident statistic,take note of this maneuvers while driving in wet conditions. rainy-day driving advice: Keep steering if you skid. If your car starts to skid, continue in the Wait it out, if possible.Avoid driving during storms and heavy same direction you're headed. Don't slam on your brakes or try to rainfall, or at least wait until the worst is over change direction. Keep your distance. Drive more slowly than usual. Keep more Avoid buses and trucks.Tire spray from large vehicles can impede distance between your car and the vehicles ahead of you. Driving your visibility in bad weather. too fast in slippery conditions can cause hydroplaning and loss of control. Stay calm if you're hydroplaning. It usually lasts only for a few seconds. Pump the brakes lightly instead of stomping on them. Don't use cruise control. Use your car's cruise control only Turn in the direction of your hydroplaning path to realign your when it's dry out.You'll be able to react faster if something tires.Take your foot off the gas gently to slow down and regain unexpected happens. traction and control. Defrost. Be sure to keep your front and rear window defrosters going so you can see clearly ahead of you and behind. CURRENTS I APRIL 4,2022 3 IT SECURITY f &MfWt* h* w4f 9 fwvk When you log in to any PacifiCorp computer, a banner message is displayed.This message affirms and expands upon information security requirements in Berkshire Hathaway Energy's Code of Business Conduct. The banner serves as a reminder to employees, contractors and others who are granted access to or use company computing resources and information about the company's expectations related to their use. By logging in to our systems, you assent to resource monitoring • by PacifiCorp or its third-party service providers and affirm PacifiCorp's rights to review information created, stored, sent or received using those resources. When you log in, you consent to abide by the established terms and conditions for use and acknowledge that the computer \ resources and information are company property and that the company has a right and obligation to protect them. PX*6 91 0& 6&4m o tvle& In honor of Earth Day, employees in Portland and Salt Lake City are teaming up to keep old, unwanted electronics out of the landfill. Recycling(or"e-cycling") out-of-use electronic devices is critical for keeping valuable materials out of the waste stream and ensuring hazardous materials are safely disposed of. It also helps decrease the demand for certain minerals that are mined in areas with critically endangered animals. The RMP Sustainability Team is partnering with Hogle Zoo to ` :� •�; ` collect small electronic devices for recycling now through April 28. Accepted devices include cell phones, smart phones, iPads, iPods, tablets,Apple watches,adapters, chargers, mp3 players, handheld gaming systems and headphones. Drop your devices at the NTO recycling racks, and the team will deliver them to the zoo for recycling at the end of April. In Portland,the Pacific Power Green Team is promoting an electronics recycling event at Lloyd Center Tower the week of Earth Day. Click here for a list of acceptable devices. Plastic film and used clamshells will also be collected for recycling. When: Tuesday,April 19, 11 a.m.—2 p.m. Where: Lloyd Center Tower loading dock PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power IN THE NEWS 1 �s &Wru W& 60 ",)44 WOW � . • Mahe Aloverdion,master falconer and owner of Falcon Force, led the training to help PacifiCorp operations and environmental I C J personnel know what to do if they come across on injured bird. t SAFE & SECURE PacifiCorp safety results as of PacifiCorp employees are learning how to administer emergency first aid to injured birds of prey. 4/8/2022 The training, hosted by the renewables group in Casper,Wyoming,focused on raptor handling and treatment for injured birds. The new proactive program helps operations and environmental personnel be better prepared in case they come across an injured bird during their work duties and demonstrates PacifiCorp's commitment to environmental stewardship. YTD ON TRACK? "This type of training is a continuation of PacifiCorp's ongoing commitment to our valued 13 environmental and wildlife resources;"said Sharon Fain, PacifiCorp vice president for Wyoming. "Our recent recognition by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department confirmed that company TARGET initiatives like this are important not only to the state, but for preservation of the wildlife we 23 strive to protect every day." "PacifiCorp works diligently to avoid and minimize impacts of our operations on avian species through careful project siting,disturbance-free buffers,seasonal disturbance setbacks,and meaningful communication and coordination with state and federal wildlife agencies;"said Travis VEHICLE ACCIDENTS Brown,director of wind compliance and permitting. "Occasionally our employees respond to sick or injured birds near our infrastructure as authorized YTD ON TRACK? by our various wildlife permits. Providing this voluntary and proactive raptor training ensures 5 we have the proper tools and skills to better assist in injury recovery and further builds on our reputation as leaders addressing wildlife stewardship challenges:" TARGET The raptor training focused on ways to safely capture and properly handle birds as small as A sparrows and as large as golden eagles. Employees were instructed on different methods for l 8 (D securely transporting various species and providing emergency hydration and nourishment for injured raptors using a feeding tube. (continued) (continued from previous page) Employees also learned how to install a backpack transmitter onto a raptor.The small, lightweight transmitters are used in avian tracking studies to monitor seasonal wildlife movements. Discussions also included how federal and state permits allow employees to legally help migratory birds and eagles they may come across in the field during their regular work duties. Without the proper permits, people are not legally allowed to capture or possess migratory birds or eagles.At PacifiCorp, most of our environmental teams have obtained the required federal and state permits needed to conduct these types of interactions with various wildlife species. Amy Harvey,T&D environmental analyst in Salt Lake City, participated in the training to help injured raptors like this peregrine falcon. 0i'm ktoff k" . APRIL IS NATIONAL SAFE DIGGING MONTH "Installing a mailbox or post for a deck or planting a tree are among the April brings a groundswell of outdoor work and yard projects that often many commonplace projects that should trigger a call to 811," he said. include digging.Whether you're putting in a fence, planting a tree,creating "Those may seem like simple, harmless maintenance projects, but the a flower bed or building a deck, knowing where underground utility lines hazards are very real. If you hit a buried electric line,you could die. It's are located before you dig in will keep you safe and potentially save you that simple:' time and money. In addition to the risk to your safety,digging into a buried line can disrupt National Safe Digging Month reminds us to call 811 to locate underground utility service and cost money to repair. utility lines before turning the shovel on any project.The 811 service Before starting a job that requires digging—even if you're hiring a is free and connects a caller from anywhere in the country to the professional—call 811 at least 48 hours before work begins. Make sure appropriate local one-call center that alerts local underground facility that all utilities have responded to your request and marked utility line owners to mark the approximate location of their lines with paint or flags. locations before putting a shovel in the ground. "While electricity is an important part of our daily lives, it also is Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power make it part of their mission unforgiving and can cause serious injury or death if safety precautions to raise awareness about potential electrical safety hazards.The company aren't properly observed;" said Jeremy Gee, managing director of health provides electrical safety information to customers through bill inserts, and safety. safety advertisements and information on our websites (PP/R!. +w t t \� 1 CURRENTS I APRIL 11,2022 2 EA' RTH DAY CHALLENGE C-qf&W ct4 9&tt& &A FWAf In honor of Earth Day this month,join co-workers across the T company in our Employee Challenge. We ore exploring options I Make (or commit to make) simple choices that reduce your for adding solar at our environmental impact and help you live more sustainably. The primary residence. Earth Month Employee Challenge form lists some suggestions, —Jade Smith,senior but you can also come up with your own ideas. engineer,Roseburg, inAY Oregon Submit the form by Earth Day, April 22,to let us know the steps you're taking, and we'll send you a company-branded Earth Here in Southern Utah as in most of the West, we ore going Tumbler. It's that simple! through a major drought. I've tried to become aware of my These 16 oz. reusable tumblers are made of naturally organic personal water usage and find ways to reduce it. I was thinking bamboo fiber.A percentage of the proceeds is donated to that RMP/PacifiCorp could reduce water usage by changing Project AWARE, a nonprofit that helps rid our oceans of restroom faucets to touchless faucets and toilets to low flow harmful debris. toilets. I know this might be cost-prohibitive but it would be a small step to reducing our potable water needs here in the YOUR BRIGHT IDEAS FOR A HEALTHIER PLANET desert. Adding to our list of small changes that can make a big difference —Leanne Evans, service coordinator, Hurricane, Utah for the environment, we invited you to share your own ideas for changes that can help all of us live more sustainably. Here are a We keep 6 hens. We eat their eggs and fertilize with few of the great suggestions that rolled in! the droppings. —Brian Burgfechtel, control room operator, Gadsby Plant Convert grass to gardens. Lawns account for a significant amount of herbicides,pesticides, urban fertilizer which con contribute to We're currently petitioning our neighborhood HOA for recycling contaminating runoff Reducing polluting two cycle town mower bins, hoping to be able to recycle oil our paper and plastic exhaust is a bonus as well. Plant a garden in its place and provide product waste. —John Wisner, logistics specialist, Smithfield, beauty, wildlife food and habitat, along with ecosystem diversity.As Utah for me, I will be planting over 200 trees on my property this year, including wild forage varieties of nuts, berries, and flowering trees. Purchase more second-hand clothing to reduce the impact that —Dewayne Arave, It Enterprise Specialist, Rigby, Idaho fast fashion has on the environment. Research/learn more about companies I purchase from and use. Try supporting companies I only use cold water to wash clothes and hang them to dry outside that put environmental impact at the forefront of their decisions. when weather permits. We stopped using plastic wrap and little Try switching over to cleaning/cosmetic products that are better buggies and swapped them out for reusable alternatives. We catch for the environment. rainwater to use for plant watering when possible. —Hayley Tlustosch, HR business partner trainee, Portland —Samuel Cope, finance/accounting analyst, Portland PACIFIC POWER %ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWERING YOUR GREATNESS POWER POWERING YOUR GRLATNBS These l6 oz tumblers are made of naturally organic bamboo fiber.As a bonus,a percentage of the proceeds is donated to Project AWARE,a nonprofit that helps rid our oceans of harmful debris. (continued) CURRENTS I APRIL 11,2022 3 SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK coffi otr Aw U awt",l ok"& The Rocky Mountain Power Sustainability Team is challenging What's provided: Garbage bags,sunscreen,water and snacks co-workers across the service area to get out and celebrate What to bring: Please come with your own gloves and wear your blue Earth Day! volunteer T-shirt if you have one. Gather your co-workers for a cleanup effort around your office or facility. Pick up litter from green spaces and roadways to give your area a good LLOYD NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP EVENT Spring cleaning. Join the Pacific Power Green Team for a cleanup effort at Peace Memorial Organized cleanup events are taking place in Salt Lake and Portland. Park and the Lloyd neighborhood. When:Thursday,April 21,from 10 a.m.to noon Where: Peace Memorial Park at the intersection of NE Oregon St.and NE Lloyd Blvd. What's provided:All tools and supplies—heavy-duty garbage bags,vinyl gloves,litter grabbers,etc. What to bring: Please come wearing closed-toe shoes with a filled reusable water bottle. To sign up, please email Monica McDonald. JOIN THE SUSTAINABILITY TEAM AT NTO What: Cleaning up around the North Temple Office and Jordan River Parkway[ When: Friday,April 22,from 11:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. ',ice , You don't have to help the whole time.Come when you can—30 minutes can make a difference! Where: Check in at the table outside the front lobby doors. - LEARNING OPPORTUNITY OkAl& s"ter culuffi- scoa4v Have you ever wondered about the tools and processes that security uses to find and thwart physical and cyber criminals? The Global Security Operations Center is holding a Teams session to let you see what the wizards behind the curtain do. • GSOC managers Steve Silva and Ross Jones will be presenting,and you will • have an opportunity to ask questions about both physical and cybersecurity. Mark your calendar! • What:Interactive presentation on Global Security Operations When:Wednesday,April 13, 1:00 PT/2:00 MT Click here to join the meeting from your computer or mobile device. PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky MountainPower �� Y• POWERING YOUR GREATN SS IN THE NEWS 1 �oq 4enktumf � �� Nw. ot�v WvtG M&64 S In Salt Lake City, Rocky Mountain Power employee donations are helping the University of Utah .. Health Burn Center care for injured linemen while also giving kids a chance to feel safe and accepted at Burn Camp. • . Nearby the Lewis River Hydroelectric Project in Washington,donations from Pacific Power employees are helping keep the lights on at the Lelooska Foundation,a source of history and education for more than 40 years. _ Employee pledges to these and other nonprofits during the 2021 Community Giving Campaign are now flowing into communities throughout PacifiCorp's service territory.The campaign expanded last year to give you more choice in where your contributions go. "I signed up personally for the giving campaign,and my money is going to the University of Utah Health Burn Center,"said jenny Tillotson,substation foreman for Rocky Mountain Power."They SAFE & SECURE take care of the patients from the time they get there until the patient comes out of rehab.They help them through their process—physically,mentally,with bills,with clothes,with food.That's what PacifiCorp safety results as of our donations support:' 4/15/2022 Employees across the company pledged$352,885 in 2021,which the PacifiCorp Foundation matched.Those funds, plus proceeds from other fundraisers,totaled more than$763,000 for • ' D United Way chapters in six states and community nonprofits chosen by employees,like the Boys &Girls Club of Sweetwater County,Wyoming;Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City;Utah YTD ON TRACK? Guard Charitable Trust;and Glide Revitalization in Oregon,which is helping with wildfire recovery. A 3 Here's how two beneficiaries—the Burn Center and the Lelooska Foundation—are using your 1 donations to make lives better. TARGET 23 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS r YTD ON TRACK? TARGET 28 Salt Lake City employees joined United Way's annual citywide volunteer day during our 2021 Community Giving Campaign.They spent a morning landscaping the front of a local high school for outdoor classroom space. (continued) (continued from previous page) A PLACE FOR HEALING AND SUPPORT Each year,some 400 patients are admitted to the Burn Center after surviving the worst thing that may ever happen to them.The center serves five states including ~ Utah,Wyoming and Idaho,treating patients with flame and scald injuries in \_ addition to chemical,electrical and soft-tissue injuries such as frostbite. The center receives operating funds from the University of Utah Health system, but it relies on donations to pay for many critical programs,says Kristen Quinn, psychosocial program coordinator.These include Burn Camps are held each summer in the Wasatch Mountains,where young survivors can swim,sing songs and just goof off with peers who are living the same struggles. "Once kids get into our camp programs,they tend to come back year after year after year,because of that peer support.I can't tell you how many times kids say Visitors to the Lelooska Foundation in Washington can tour a diverse museum collection of art and artifacts representing many Native peoples of North America Exhibits include a 15-foot 'Camp is my only safe place.It's the only place where I'll take my shirt off to go birch bark canoe and a replica fur trade store. to the swimming pool.The only place where nobody asks me what happened to MY face;"she said. collection represents Native Americans and First Nations peoples across the Children make up about one-third of Burn Center patients.Another distinct United States and Canada. group are linemen injured by high-voltage wires. Stoll's uncle,Chief Lelooska,and other family members established the foundation "The linemen that I've worked with have been really good,hardworking, to broaden minds. dedicated people.And even when they're dealing with amputation,they tend to "Lelooska felt like the way to overcome things like prejudice is through knowledge do really well in recovery because they're determined and because they have this and education.The more people can learn and appreciate a culture,the less likely really deep-seated work ethic;'Quinn said. they are to judge and condemn it;'she said. For jenny Tllotson,a personal connection moved her to support the Mariah's husband,Eric Reese,is a hydro operations general foreman for Burn Center. PacifiCorp,who first visited the foundation as a third-grader. "I know someone,a fellow employee,who unfortunately got hurt at work.It was "Pacific Power employees are very fortunate and blessed to work in the jobs very comforting for him and his family to see the room(in the center)that says that we do;"Reese says."I think its important for people to give back to their 'sponsored by Rocky Mountain Power.'It made them feel comfortable and that communities,whether it's volunteering or contributing a little bit of money— we had their back,"Tllotson said. because even just a little bit goes a long way with nonprofits" "That's the biggest reason I give,because if I have a fellow employee that gets Donations have been essential since March 2020,when the pandemic forced the hurt,God forbid,I want to know that I'm helping them and their family the best foundation to pause the performances—its main source of funding—and close way I know how." the doors.The museum and grounds have reopened with limited hours,but performances won't restart until the fall. The University of Utah Burn Center offers Burn Camps for kids teens In the meantime,Pacific Power employee contributions are a lifeline,Mariah and adults to help support them as they heal from burn injuries.This said.The foundation will receive more than$4,000 from the Community Giving group of adult burn survivors took part in a guided rafting trip down the Colorado River. Campaign(including the PacifiCorp Foundation match),enough to cover most expenses for four months. BE A PART OF THE GIVING ;- Employees will get another Unlike many grants,the donations opportunity to support a .�i . are unrestricted,so"we can put local nonprofit and have their that money towards just existing;' donations matched by the _ Mariah said."Who knew that PacifiCorp Foundation when F existing was so hard?I think the the 2022 Community Giving pandemic taught us that" Campaign begins in August. 'Arts and culture are the last Look for more information in an things to get funded,but they upcoming issue of Currents. A CENTER OF LEARNING AND CONNECTION have a huge impact on our lives. Before COVID,the Lelooska Foundation drew 11,000 visitors a year to Because you do need food and its programs and museum in the small community of Ariel,Washington. shelter,but you also need to live,and part of living is getting along with others. Schoolchildren and families packed the traditional big house for performances It's understanding each other and understanding each other's cultures.It's having marked by masks,dances,songs and stories. experiences and being part of a community;'she said. These"living history programs"are not tribal ceremonies but represent cultural Every donation,of any size,makes a difference to nonprofits,especially small ones practices that typically occur at them,said Mariah Stoll-Smith Reese,the that operate on tight budgets,she added. foundation's executive director.While the performances are specific to a family "You don't have to be someone who can give$1,000.If you can give$10,that lineage of the Kwakwakawakw people of the Northwest coast,the museum can have a huge impact.It can help carry an organization forward." CURRENTS I APRIL 18,2022 2 SAFETY SPOTLIGHT low a CC4 sqt& tit h fct�&t MffdW M Bridger Coal surface mine completed its most recent Mine Safety and An inspection with no citations is a big win for the Bridger surface mine, Health Administration audit with no citations,an achievement that's and Brown credits the employees. occurred only two other times in the 48-year history of the mine. "They've been empowered to drive change and to address unsafe "This accomplishment came about through the hard work and dedication conditions and unsafe acts through our Leading Indicator Program," he of a great team of employees,working together every day to do the right said.One key to that program is the use of Hazard Recognition Forms, thing and to continually impact our operations in a positive way;'said which allows employees to share at-risk conditions and at-risk behavior general manager Jon Brown. without fear of retribution. "Our employees come to work every day with the same goals:to operate 'As they have shared their observations and actions,they have also the safest and most productive coal mine in the industry." provided our entire workforce with real-time safety issues and concerns. The Mine Safety and Health Administration is required to inspect each And as the process has matured,we have eliminated many of the most mine at least two times per year for health and safety compliance.The basic citable conditions and behaviors that had been written by MSHA in audits are comprehensive and take place over many days;for example, years past;' Brown said. MSHA inspectors spent 24 days onsite at Bridger Coal's surface mine The program has resulted in a significant improvement in both accident in 2021. rates and violation rates at the mine. Inspections are focused on identifying violations of health or safety "The safety culture at Bridger Coal is based on trust—trust that everyone regulations and MSHA guidelines and are intended to prevent injuries and will be fully engaged in their roles to operate safely,to watch out for each protect human life. other,and to share safety observations—both good and bad;'he said. A mine could be cited for inadequate housekeeping or record keeping; "We rely on the observations and ideas of our entire workforce to inadequate guarding of moving parts,inadequate electrical conductors or make continuous improvements in our operations every single day.Our grounding;or for defects affecting safety like inoperable horns or backup employees understand that their ideas are truly valued and can generate alarms,or failure to maintain equipment.Additionally,unsafe acts,such as positive change for all of us." failing to lock and tag or working in a red zone can result in citations. A •�� •"`/ d Devin Mitchell,electricoljourneymon trainee(above left)and Charlene Wilson,heavy equipment operator(above right)are two of the 200+ �• employees at Bridger Coal's surface mine. e i r7 1 wi� i•-1� /fi A CURRENTS I APRIL 18,2022 3 EA' RTH DAY EMPLOYEE CHALLENGE C-qf&M ct4 9&tt& &A FWAt In honor of Earth Day this month,join co-workers across the company in our Employee Challenge! We built our first garden Make simple choices that reduce your environmental impact beds this weekend and and help you live more sustainably.The Earth Month Employee will be planting soon. Challenge form lists some suggestions, but you can also come —Tami Hoffman, up with your own ideas. journeyman estimator, iOnA Bend, Oregon Submit the form by Earth Day,April 22,to let us know the steps you're taking, and we'll send you a company-branded Earth Tumbler. It's that simple! I love going to the coast, and I make a habit of always taking a litter These 16 oz. reusable tumblers are made of naturally organic bag with me and gloves so I can pick up any trash that I see on the bamboo fiber.A percentage of the proceeds is donated to beach, on walking paths and trails in and around the forest, and in Project AWARE, a nonprofit that helps rid our oceans of parking lots and on the roadside. Litter hurts marine life and forest harmful debris. animals if ingested and plugs our rivers, streams and lakes and all ends up in the ocean eventually if not removed. If all of us do our port to YOUR BRIGHT IDEAS FOR A HEALTHIER PLANET pick up any litter, we con keep our beaches, trails, forests and roads Adding to our list of small changes that can make a big difference safe for people and the wildlife that live there! for the environment,we invited you to share your own ideas for —Shannon O'Connor, GIS specialist, Portland, Oregon changes that can help all of us live more sustainably. Here are a few more of the terrific suggestions that came in last week. I have one green house and am building a second one to grow fresh produce. —David Elmo Smith, supervising chemist, Naughton Change out regular power strips with smart power strips to make it Power Plant much easier to automatically cut power to different devices and see actual usage from different items. —John Carlin,security engineer, Ogden, Utah In our community we ore exploring starting a Farmers Market to connect local formers and the community to buy locally. We are also exploring solar options for our home and continue to use the local We will be supporting our local former's market as well as planting a recycling service to dispose of our cardboard and aluminum/tin cons. few veggies in our garden. We will be water-conscious in our household —Chris Raeburn, engineer, Salt Lake City, Utah and outside. I plan to purchase reusable baggies to reduce our use of zip-lock baggies. Our neighborhood often has trash from the wind blowing things around. We plan to pick up trash as we walk around I've gone electric and switched my gas commuter car for on EV. the neighborhood this spring and summer. We've just started to use a —Mitchell Dean,pricing and cost of service analyst, Portland ceiling fan before turning on the air on wormer days. —Showna Dorigatti, plant material man,Jim Bridger Power Plant We started recycling our food waste and now I have started recycling as many different products as I con in order compost it for our garden. to reduce waste. In my woodworking projects, I have started to We also now have our own 6 r rebuild or repurpose old wood products rather than building new chickens and enjoy having and —Justin Sweets, director,plant operations/maintenance, Dave sharing with our friends the Johnston Power Plant fresh eggs, recycling our egg cartoons after using as long ' as viable.We also add the I combine all my errands into one trip, one day when possible. I've straw and "chicken fertilizer" adopted the attitude, "if I don't have it, I don't need it."Instead of to our compost pile for i planting flowers in pots on my patio, I planted trees that will help with our garden.Attached is my " shade and takes less water. I tryreally hard to only purchase food that y y p f favorite Chicken Judy who will be eaten and not wasted. produces jumbo eggs and —Jackie Dearden, business analyst, Salt Lake City, Utah lots of fertilizer! —Les Rowell, T&D engineering equipment manager, Portland CURRENTS I APRIL 18,2022 4 LEARNING OPPORTUNITY 6c& & hdrov 4" fv&d< cif Fwh rg& This Thursday,Tech Talk will focus on the document lifecycle: drafting, collaborating, storing and sharing files.We'll be taking questions on OneDrive, Teams and SharePoint and providing some best practices for protecting your most important files while also Tech Ta I k collaborating with ease! This drop-in hour occurs every third Thursday (April 21 this Every third Thursday of the month,you can bring month) at 11 a.m. PT/ 12 p.m. MT. your burning M365questions to Learning and Save the date and the meeting link below on your calendar! Development's '�L'f�, .,a drop-in hour dedicated to troubleshooting,keeping up-to-date with the Click here to join the meeting on your computer or mobile app latest features,and working out solutions for Or call in (audio only) 1-563-275-5003 your technology needs. Phone Conference ID: 195 244 452# IT UPDATE S € G1�O�1/Ll/l `OGIG�/tI/ ��� Pr On Thursday,April 21,from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m. PT(7-10 p.m. MT), Please avoid doing any critical work in SAP during this time. changes will be made to the production SAP R/3 system as part of our If you have questions or need help,contact the Enterprise Service normal monthly maintenance and enhancement process. Center at 503-813-5555 or 801-220-5555. c6w" �a -ffiPr* em&64" **Pr In honor of Earth Day,we're sharing stories that bring our environmental and community commitments to life and demonstrate our stewardship of the planet we all share and the communities we call home.Because it's all connected. Visit poweringgreatness.com to find stories, videos, facts and figures showing how we're caring for the lands that sustain us and powering the people and communities of the West while delivering the energy future we all want. And look for Earth Day events and volunteer activities to participate in! From recycling opportunities to community cleanups—if you don't find an event near you,organize one yourself. PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power .n IN THE NEWS 1 01 ra"44V&9fah how "Wv��Va For over 100 years,we've been proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers and neighbors, showing up in countless ways to support the communities we serve across six states. Grants from the PacifiCorp Foundation, our company's charitable arm, are just one of the ways we help our communities thrive. Foundation grants are made in quarterly cycles, and checks for the first quarter of 2022,focusing on health, safety and wellness, are now in the hands of community nonprofits supporting addiction services, disability resources, disaster relief,first responders,food banks, healthcare access, homeless support, public safety initiatives,veteran organizations and more. In Q1,the foundation awarded grants totaling$781,137 to 224 community nonprofits across our six states. Following is a sampling of grants from this cycle. SAFE & SECURE Great Northern Services in Siskiyou County, California, received $4,000 from the PacifiCorp safety results as of Pacific Power Foundation to help local low-income children access healthy lunches during 4/22/2022 the summer when school meals they rely on are not available.The free child summer lunch program serves low-income children in Dunsmuir, McCloud,Weed, and Mount Shasta. GNS staff collaborate with volunteers at five sites to provide free lunches and fun, V I a 114,lei 9 educational activities for children during the summer. YTD ON TRACK? The Bear Lake Senior Center in Montpelier, Idaho, received $4,000 from the Rocky 14 Mountain Power Foundation to purchase new tables in the dining area. Current tables are worn and wobbly and have become a wellness and safety hazard.The center's patrons, often elderly or disabled, need sturdy tables to lean against or support their weight as TARGET they are getting up and down to eat.The senior center will use any leftover funds to 23 stock the 24/7 food pantry that is open to anyone in the community. Regional business manager Kirk Nigro presents a foundation grant to Continue Mission,a veterans recreation program VEHICLE ACCIDENTS dedicated to raising mental health awareness and taking on active role in suicide prevention among veterans in northern Utah. YTD ON TRACK? ` 7 2�,_ TARGET 28 (continued) (continued from previous page) La Clinica del Valle Family Health Care Center in Jackson County, Free2Luv,a youth development and mental health education Oregon, received a$5,000 grant from the Pacific Power Foundation. nonprofit in Yakima County Washington, received a$5,000 grant La Clinica's Mobile Health Center is the only mobile health care unit from the Pacific Power Foundation to support its EXPRESS IT! in the area.This barrier-busting,40-foot clinic on wheels has the program. Free2Luv provides safe spaces and tools to help local capacity to deploy quickly and go where services are needed most. youth coping with anxiety,depression,trauma and suicidal thoughts. It serves 1,500 community members each year,with a focus on EXPRESS IT! is a behavioral health program that combines social- unhoused and underserved populations with barriers to accessing emotional learning practices, art therapy techniques,and journaling care.The mobile clinic provides preventive health screenings, chronic to help youth express their emotions and acquire tools to deal with disease management, immunizations, mental health support, urgent anxiety, depression and stress in positive ways.The foundation grant care and social services. It's also an important community resource will partially fund 25 workshops and 5,000 mental health activity for emergency preparedness, ready to deploy at a moment's notice books supporting racially diverse, low-income, displaced, LGBTQ in disaster situations. Foundation funding will be used for clinical and foster youth throughout Yakima County. supplies for the mobile unit. Wyoming Senior Citizens Family Caregiver Support Program Family Promise of Ogden received a$5,000 Rocky Mountain received a$4,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation. Power Foundation grant to support its family shelter and self- The funds help cover the wages and travel expenses of caregivers sufficiency program,which takes a family-centered approach to who provide in-home respite services to allow seniors to remain ending homelessness in Weber County and northern Utah.The independent, in a setting of their choosing,and to live with dignity organization shelters families experiencing homelessness and for as long as possible. In-home care is critical to an aging population provides solutions tailored to each family's individual needs to help that may not have access to expensive assisted living facilities.The them overcome the barriers preventing them from becoming Wyoming Senior Citizens Family Caregiver Support Program operates independent and self-sufficient. in seven counties that are served by Rocky Mountain Power. filckwMt4&W c4m pma �&&t A new monument marking the location of PacifiCorp's decommissioned "Carbon plant's long service life was due to its relatively low cost and Carbon Power Plant was celebrated with a ribbon cutting April 15. high reliability,"the placard continues. "During these years, it generated The monument pays tribute to the plant,an icon of the central Utah nearly 66.9 million megawatt-hours of energy.That's equivalent to the community for over 60 years,and the people who worked there. energy consumed by some 7 million modern homes in a year." The 172-megawatt coal-fueled plant was retired on April 15, 2015, The silhouette of the plant at the center of the monument was after more than 60 years of generating electricity for customers.That crafted by local artists using materials from Carbon Plant itself was followed by four years of work to dismantle the plant and reclaim Funding was provided by PacifiCorp, Utah Power Credit Union, the land where it stood, restoring the area to its natural state. Carbon County and members of the community. "When Carbon plant's two units were constructed by Utah Power The monument measures thirteen feet wide by eight feet tall. Solar & Light Co. during 1953-57, it was the company's first coal-fueled powered lighting makes it visible from the highway at night,just as power plant to be located adjacent to coal resources;"a placard the original plant was. For many local residents, seeing the lights of on the monument reads. "Company publications of the day called Carbon Plant from Highway 6 was a landmark that meant they were it'the first of the giants' due to its large size relative to other almost home. hydroelectric and coal power plants on the system at the time." Lenise Peterman,mayor of Helper,cuts the ribbon aided by members of the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce.Rocky Mountain Power regional business manager Merlin Rushton holds the ribbon on the left.Dave Eskelsen(communications specialist behind the camera)provided historical research " and wrote the text on the placard. Nook A new monument marks the place near Helper,Utah,where Carbon Power Plant once stood.Materials from the plant were used to craft the monument, and the company provided the historical information on the placard. ?-- CURRENTS I APRIL 25,2022 2 SAVE THE DATE Th& k"MOD f4w After being put on pandemic ice UTAH LINEMAN'S RODEO for the past couple years,both the Saturday,June 11 Utah Lineman's Rodeo and the Pacific 3000 W Lester Dr. (1575 W.),West Valley City Northwest Lineman Rodeo are back— Benefitting the University of Utah Burn Center and sure to be better than ever! Electrical workers from across the PACIFIC NORTHWEST LINEMAN RODEO West will gather this summer for a day of fun,action-packed competition. Saturday,July 23 Teams of linemen and apprentices 3490 W Powell Loop,Gresham,OR Benefitting the Legacy Oregon Burn Center compete in activities that test their speed,safety and trade skills.The Questions. rodeos are also fundraisers benefitting two regional burn centers. For the Utah rodeo,contact Jenny Tillotson,Justin Halloran or Jeff Hermreck. Bring family and friends and come see our incredible,skilled linemen in action! Food trucks,raffles,auctions and kids'events round out the day. For the PNW rodeo,contact Jeremyor Kevin Freeman.Barr HEALTH AND SAFETY Art (Wey" f*I &ipf "Al (*V f Injuries caused by slips,trips and falls make up the majority of recordable EXERCISES TO IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE incidents at PacifiCorp and in the industry at large.We approach prevention on many fronts, including slip-resistant footwear,eliminating hazards through Single leg stance proper housekeeping,providing signage,maintaining three points of contact, 1.Stand with your feet together. and applying human performance techniques. 2. Bend one knee,raising your foot behind you. Hold the pose for 10 One aspect of preventing slips,trips and falls that you may not have seconds before returning your foot to the ground. considered is balance. Balance is complicated; it takes hundreds of muscles 3.Repeat with the other leg to complete a single set. just to take one step,and environmental variables like surface change,aging, fatigue and medications may contribute to loss of balance. Tandem stance and walk Even a simple fall can cause serious injury—a broken wrist or arm,a hip 1.Stand with one foot directly in front of the other so the toes of one foot fracture,or even a head or brain injury.The good news is,you can improve touch the heel of the other. your ability to stay balanced and on your feet through exercise and practice. 2. Maintain your balance as you step forward,with your heel touching your Balance exercises help the brain develop strategies to stabilize your body even toes at the completion of each step.Hold for one second after each step. in challenging environments and to regain balance at the first sign of a slip or trip. 3.Take three steps with each foot for the set. Below you'll find a few exercises from the Cleveland Clinic that can be done Single leg stance—forward almost anywhere to help improve your balance.Tai Chi and yoga are also good practices to help healthy adults improve balance.Regular walking is another 1.Stand with your feet together. great way to stay active,increase strength and endurance,and improve balance. 2. Lift one leg out in front of your body and hold for 10 seconds while keeping your balance. Maintain a slightly bent knee on your planted leg. 3.Repeat with the other leg to complete a single set. ' Single leg stance—lateral 1.Stand with your feet together. 2.Slowly lift one leg to the side of your body and hold the position for 10 seconds while maintaining your balance.Keep a slightly bent knee on your planted leg. -! 3. Repeat with the other leg to complete a single set. - ,� yr• CURRENTS I APRIL 25,2022 3 IT UPDATE Supervisors, please share this information with personnel who do not have access to email. Bulletin board administrators, please post this message on company bulletin boards. The PacifiCorp Information Security Policies will be retired and BHE Information Security Policies adopted effective May 1, 2022. This change supports efforts to standardize best information security practices throughout Berkshire Hathaway Energy and our commitment to ensure the continued confidentiality, integrity and availability of customer and company information and associated assets. The BHE Information Security Policies are not limited to IT.They set forth expectations and governance requirements for security • Local accounts with administrative access must be set to a programs across the organization. randomly generated, unique password for each device. Most of the policies contained in the BHE Information Security • Service passwords may be non-expiring but must be changed Policies are not new and have been in effect under the PacifiCorp when someone with knowledge of the password separates Information Security Policies document. from Berkshire Hathaway Energy. A documented Remedy exception is still required when a business policy • Transmit passwords over cryptographically protected channels or implementation does not meet the requirements of these policies. and never in clear text or unencrypted email. Reading Differences between the BHE Information Security Policies and the passwords verbally over the phone is acceptable. retiring PacifiCorp Information Security Policies include: • Security patches must be installed within 30 days of availability • Exceptions must be reviewed annually by the Chief on Windows systems, mobile devices, and systems which Security Officer, or delegate, and the Chief Information reside in networks of trust level 1 or 2,and within 90 days of Officer, or delegate. availability on all other systems. • The CIO will approve the use of portable storage devices. • Physical security systems must be in proper working order with • There will be additional program oversight roles including the periodic onsite or remote inspections and an active program to Executive Sponsor and CSO. repair or replace as needed. • Business units are to maintain appropriate contacts with • Changes to the required contents of the technology special interest groups or other specialist security forums and recovery plans. professional associations. For PacifiCorp,appropriate contacts Additionally,the PacifiCorp ISMS Annex A Control Manual are maintained through Corporate Security by the senior is undergoing updates so as to be in alignment with the BHE director, security and information protection. Information Security Policies.The Annex A Manual details • Mapping of security exceptions to asset inventories is required. the processed approach of PacifiCorp's Information Security Management System (ISMS). It contains minimum requirements • Where sanitization is not feasible, non-public information must specific to PacifiCorp that are not included in the BHE Information be destroyed. Security Policies. Please look to the summary of changes in the • Administrative accounts must not be used for non- revision history page. administrative functions. Updates are also being made to PacifiCorp Security Training, new- The asset owner must review access privileges to business hire security training and other ISMS documents. computing resources and information annually. Please do not hesitate to reach out to PacifiCorp Compliance • Random password values must be generated in a should you have any questions regarding this communication, policy cryptographically secure manner changes or PacifiCorp's ISMS program in general. PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power IN THE NEWS 1 "4 fW o 64 s n, ti tis PacifiCorp is partnering with the U.S. Geological Survey, Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department in developing a novel study to evaluate the effects of painting one wind turbine blade black 9 • to reduce risks to birds flying near wind projects. 'As environmental stewards,we're dedicated to increasing the safe coexistence of wind turbines and birds;' said Travis Brown, director of wind compliance and permitting for PacifiCorp. 'As we increase renewable energy resources, applying this approach to the Mountain West,where more wind projects will be built, has the potential to both protect wildlife and advance clean energy.We are proud to host this study at our Glenrock and Rolling Hills project near Glenrock,Wyoming" SAFE & SECURE The Glenrock and Rolling Hills sites,which include 158 General Electric turbines each PacifiCorp safety results as of standing more than 250 feet high,are ideal for the study as PacifiCorp already has 4/29/2022 several years of data charting bird interactions with turbines. In addition,turbines within PacifiCorp facilities are arranged in a manner well-suited for a highly controlled study. The proposed study would run several years and complement prior research by increasing the number of painted turbines,generalizing findings across more species and geographic areas and providing an opportunity to evaluate changes in behavioral responses to painted YTD ON TRACK? turbines. Lab studies suggest that painting one blade black affects how the birds see the 14 blades and tends to keep them away. However, much is unknown about the science of 7 avian perception and how it may be influenced to reduce collisions. TARGET To perform the study, special clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration was 23 obtained.The FAA regulates the lighting and marking of wind turbines to protect air traffic. In February,the FAA granted PacifiCorp a deviation from current marking and lighting standards after researchers completed a thorough review of PacifiCorp's request and concluded this proposed study has merit and should be further investigated. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS "With the FAA approval in hand,we look forward to kicking off this study in the coming YTD ON TRACK? months;" said Brown. "However,the study team still faces obstacles, such as engineering feasibility and funding, before the study can begin. Collaborating with our partners,we plan to develop new standards on how to protect wildlife while developing the next generation of wind projects needed to achieve climate goals" TARGET SCIENTIFIC BACKGROUND 28 In 2020, researchers in Norway published a paper documenting a nearly 72%decline in turbine blade-related bird mortality associated with a simple manipulation: painting one turbine blade black.The Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute, previously the American (continued) (continued from previous page) Wind Wildlife Institute, summarized the results of the 2020 study in Painting blades is thought to visually disrupt what otherwise may a research brief with support fromthe National Renewable Energy appear to the bird as a uniform airspace, making the turbine more Laboratory and U.S. Department of Energy visible and eliciting avoidance behavior. The method generated considerable interest in scientific and While promising and well-executed,the 2020 study was at a single media circles,as it threads a very fine needle: reducing impacts location and involved painting just four of 68 turbines.As such, to bird populations using a simple,durable, inexpensive and low- there are widespread calls to generalize the result by replicating the maintenance solution that does not interfere with study in other locations with other species.That is the goal of the energy production. PacifiCorp-sponsored study. Can a touch of paint reduce wind turbine-related bird mortalities?PacifiCorp is partnering with industry and government agency researchers to find out. Photo source:iStock Alatak flfll Sur fAuf S 12 b&&. bwfltf Results provide further evidence of the value of Western launched the market in 2014 to enable participants to buy market expansion and sell power close to the time electricity is consumed. With The Western Energy Imbalance Market has reached a historic state-of-the-art technology,the WEIM finds and delivers lowest- milestone, reporting more than $2 billion in cumulative benefits cost resources to meet immediate power needs and manages for participants in the rapidly growing real-time energy market. congestion on transmission lines to maintain grid reliability.The WEIM also provides system operators real-time visibility across During the first quarter of 2022,the WEIM achieved $172.3 neighboring grids, resulting in a more efficient balancing million in benefits, making it one of the highest quarterly benefits of supply and demand. reports since the market began in 2014.The WEIM's cumulative benefits hit$2.1 billion in February 2022. The WEIM topped the$2 billion mark for savings only 20 months after reaching$1 billion, a reflection of the market's PacifiCorp and the California Independent System Operator rapid growth. In just the past two years,the WEIM has added six (continued) CURRENTS I MAY 2,2022 2 (continued from previous page) members,with another four entities joining under the Balancing Authority Following three months of intensive stakeholder meetings on a variety of Area of Northern California.The significant growth in participants key market issues,the group plans to release an EDAM straw proposal has further diversified energy resources while improving transmission describing key design elements of the day-ahead market,as well as areas efficiencies and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. requiring additional work and stakeholder input.The parties will continue By 2023,the WEIM will have 22 participants serving nearly 80%of the working actively with stakeholders across the West to finalize the design electricity demand in the western United States. this year.Current plans call for implementation testing in 2023 and onboarding the first set of EDAM participants in early 2024. "Participation in the WEIM has been truly transformational for PacifiCorp and enormously beneficial for our customers;"said Stefan Bird,president For more information about the real-time energy market,check out this WEIM fact sheet or visit Grid Modernization. and CEO of Pacific Power. "Our partnership with CAISO has led to more than$417 million in customer benefits since we helped launch the WEIM—including$26.4 million in the first quarter of 2022.Since 2016,we have experienced about The Western Energy Imbalance Market launched in 2014 by CAISO and PacifiCorp has now generated 5 million tons of carbon dioxide reductions annually.We have used the economic benefits totaling more than$2 billion. WEIM to better optimize our generation dispatch and create additional opportunities to integrate new renewable resources." O Building on the success of the WEIM,PacifiCorp has joined CAISO, other participating utilities,independent power producers,regulators, environmental advocates and other partners to develop an Extended ` Day-Ahead Market.The day-ahead timeframe is where most energy transactions occur.By optimizing diverse generation resources and transmission connectivity on a day-ahead basis across WEIM's wide geographic footprint,market participants and consumers could realize even greater reliability and economic and environmental benefits. BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION 619a6&t"&f t*rUf orr466t& hil/A (V t r ) Vo As part of our business transformation journey,PacifiCorp is pursuing processes for employees and improve outcomes for customers.The Maximo innovations that streamline and modernize our workstreams to deliver and OFS solutions for asset and work management offer four key benefits: maximum value to our customers. 1.Capability—Our legacy systems are aging and inefficient,posing risk to One of our first transformation milestones is asset and work management our operations.Maximo and OFS will provide a durable,modern solution for substation operations.In the coming months,PacifiCorp will transition to stabilize and align our asset and work management processes. substation operations compliance and inspection processes to an asset and 2.Security—As our current legacy systems age,security concerns grow. work management system called Maximo and scheduling and work execution All BHE businesses will be integrating these systems,which improves our to a mobile application called Oracle Field Services(OFS). security posture at PacifiCorp and across BHE. In advance of this move,more than 200 employees participated in two virtual 3.Value—These new solutions allow us to better serve customers while roadshow events where they learned about upcoming changes,got a sneak adhering to compliance and regulatory requirements,reducing process peek at Maximo and OFS and asked questions to ensure business readiness. waste and mitigating data quality risks associated with reliance on WHAT'S CHANGING? outdated systems and processes. These new systems will impact the work of our substation operations asset 4.Enabling the business—Maximo and OFS modernize our current work management groups,operations managers,service coordinators,work processes and set us up for future growth while enabling us to share best planners and craft employees. practices across BHE. Work orders,asset maintenance records and inspection histories will move HOW ARE WE ENGAGING IMPACTED EMPLOYEES? from SAP to Maximo.Managers will schedule and assign work activities in The virtual roadshow gave employees an introduction to the coming OFS,instead of Optic.And craft employees will start and complete their day's changes from keynote speakers and in-depth process demonstrations.The work activities in OFS. demonstrations were followed up with quizzes and interactive exercises to WHY NOW AND WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? allow participants to test their knowledge of the new processes and provide feedback.Formal training will begin in June. Our business transformation is about rethinking the way we work to improve (continued) CURRENTS I MAY 2,2022 3 (continued from previous page) "I'm excited to see our business transformation begin to take shape,but also j- recognize the challenges that change of this magnitude can introduce;'said Allen •f Berreth,vice president,T&D operations."Change can be difficult,even when it's - •--_ clearly needed or long overdue.I appreciate the opportunity that Maximo and OFS represent to move our business forward and our employees'hard work and adaptability during this transition" Visit the Asset and Work Management SharePoint site to see what's new and what's Substation operations teams are the first a transition to the Maximo and OFS applications as part of our next on this leg of our business transformation journey. business transformation journey. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION C&"NA, PU46 il& Oar fljct"f Jw- v, 10-11 Pride Connection(our resource group for LGBTQ employees and allies)is excited to invite employees from all Berkshire Hathaway Energy businesses to a weekend of educational and interactive Pride events taking place June 10-12 in Des Moines,Iowa. Registration is now open!Pride Connection will host its first-ever Pride Flo Connection Professional Development Summit on Friday,June 10,from noon to I22 PROFESSIONAL IIi 5 p.m.CT,at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown,with a reception to follow. The summit will include interactive breakout sessions,networking opportunities, engaging keynote talks from Jonathan D.Lovitz of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Sharita Gruberg of the National Partnership for Women and Registration is required,and more details like the weekend agenda and hotel booking are available on the event website. Families and much more. Continue conversations on Saturday,June 11,by joining Pride Connection members Attendees are responsible for making their own travel and hotel arrangements.A and allies for community service opportunities and Capital City Pride's Pride Fest block of rooms at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown has been paid for by BHE in downtown Des Moines,an event that inspires,educates,commemorates and and is available on a first-come,first-served basis.PacifiCorp will cover the costs of celebrates the diverse LGBTQ community and culture.Finally,on Sunday,June 12, other travel expenses through normal travel and expense policies,and they should walk with Pride Connection in the Pride Fest parade. be charged to your standard cost center. If you're interested in attending,talk to your manager to make arrangements. If you have questions,please contact PrideConnection@brkenergy.com. MAKE A DIFFERENCE aq"ta f um, of & eau6ot 66q C&TfV& The Benefit Golf Classic is back in 2022!This year marks the tournament's 25th % anniversary of supporting the Oregon Burn Center and the Burn Education and Prevention program. Hit the links with PacifiCorp employees,retirees,friends and family for a day in the sun and a fun round of golf in beautiful Hood River,Oregon. The Benefit Golf Classic is sponsored by PacifiCorp,IBEW Local 125 and other area utilities. When:Saturday,June 25 Where:Indian Creek Golf Course,Hood River Mark your calendar!Registration starts in May at benefitgolfclassic.com. PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky MountainPower k IN THE NEWS 1 2022 St Pf"4 4V"Lf-,f C&4#ij C"Y" FroUT&&M PacifiCorp issued an all-source request for proposals April 29 for new energy projects,seeking competitively ' priced resources that can connect to its 10-state transmission system.These projects will allow the company to continue expanding the amount of renewable and non-carbon-emitting energy resources serving ' • customers in our six western states. PacifiCorp's most recent Integrated Resource Plan outlines the need for 1,345 megawatts of new wind and solar generation resources,combined with 600 megawatts of co-located energy storage resources within the next six years.To support the plan,the new all-source request for proposals calls for bids with commercial operation dates by December 31,2027;although,bids that can come online by the end of 2025 or during 2026 will be preferred. To ensure a fair and transparent process for the request for proposals,three Independent Evaluators will provide oversight services for the Oregon Public Utility Commission,the Utah Public Service Commission and the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. "These projects continue PacifiCorp's longstanding and enduring commitment to create an energy future SAFE & SECURE that is affordable,reliable and increasingly sustainable;'said Rick Link,PacifiCorp senior vice president for PacifiCorp safety results as of resource planning and procurement."This process will help realize that future and enable our customers 5/6/2022 and communities across the West to benefit from low-cost renewable energy to grow their economies,run their businesses and homes and power industry." The 2022 all-source request for proposals is based on findings from a broad range of studies and technical analyses developed through an open and extensive public process,with input from an active and diverse group of stakeholders,including customer advocacy groups,community members,utility regulators and YTD ON TRACK? other interested parties.PacifiCorp met with stakeholders in five states and hosted 20 public-input meetings 14 over 19 months to develop a plan to provide the cleanest,least-risk and lowest cost electricity for customers. While it is anticipated that most bids will feature wind,solar and energy storage resources,projects of any variety of qualifying energy production will be considered,allowing developers to present technologies and TARGET resources that fit their business model and best position them to compete in the energy market.PacifiCorp �� anticipates a robust response and a diversity of proposals. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS i YTD ON TRACK? 10 z1 TARGET 28 (D gwk& Comet , Ow c16"Vaita f W� fc&f plot A new renewable energy project is complete in Corvallis,Oregon, development of new renewable energy.Through Blue Sky,customers generating clean, renewable energy and supporting a good cause. Benton can also invest in qualifying,renewable energy projects for community- County held a ribbon-cutting event on April 22 with Board Chair serving organizations,such as Benton County.Since 2006, Pacific Power Nancy Wyse,County Administrator Joe Kerby,Sheriff Jef Van Arsdall Blue Sky Block participants have supported more than 120 community- and Corvallis Police Department's Captain Joel Goodwin in attendance, based solar,wind,geothermal and renewable energy projects across along with representatives from Pacific Power,which helped fund the Pacific Power's service area. installation through a Blue Sky funding award. Construction on the new photovoltaic project began in September The event featured the unveiling of a permanent sign with a QR code 2021. Energy Wise Systems of Albany completed installation in January that allows the public to access real-time information from the solar 2022,and the project began generating power on February 24,2022. array on the roof of the Law Enforcement Building. For more information,visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/sustainability or "We're excited to model how smaller renewable energy projects like this pacificpower.net/bluesky. can make a difference in the local community. By generating our own energy,we'll free up more of our budget to directly serve the people of Benton County;" said Commissioner Wyse. "It's all thanks to Pacific Power's Blue Sky Block participants.Their support provided the funding that made up 65%of our project costs.Without their help,we would not have the project we have here today." t _ 3 "It is always a great day when we can partner with a group like Benton County to help power a brighter future for the community,"said Adam } Kohler, Regional Business Manager at Pacific Power. "We're part of this _ community,too,so we're pleased that through our Blue Sky program _ Pacific Power customers can nurture more renewable power and also support the goals of local schools, libraries and community centers and other vital groups" The new solar array in Corvallis,Ore.,funded in Blue Sky is an opt-in program that gives Pacific Power customers the urge part by PocifCorp's Blue Sky program opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint while supporting the HEALTH AND SAFETY Nhett tv&k Ncffi�q4mt 2022 a jilt & What are Americans worried about?According to Ipsos,inflation is the biggest concern,with 78%expecting prices to rise faster than people's incomes.There's also the broader economy,with just 54%believing it will be better than last year.The weather is another worry;61%percent of Americans anticipate more extreme weather during 2022.And a March 2022 ' survey from the American Psychological Association found that Americans are seriously worried by the war in Ukraine,the most significant conflict in Europe in 80 years. Undoubtedly,these are turbulent times,coming after more than two years MAW* of a pandemic that impacted us all.From national and global trends to the ' i ( experiences we share in our local communities and workplaces,we face \ the challenge of managing this background stress while going about our daily lives. Hope springs eternal,and no matter how bad things get,most of us look MANAGING ANXIETY AND STRESS forward to a brighter future.May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the The CDC has significantly considered the importance of coping with stress, U.S.,and it's important for each of us to take a moment to consider our own during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.Here are some tips from the mental health in these changing times.Opinion experts have traced a picture agency on how to manage anxiety and stress. of just how worried most of us are. (continued) CURRENTS I MAY 9,2022 2 (continued from previous page) Take breaks from watching,reading or listening to news stories, • Recognize when you need help.Our mental health is rooted in the including social media.Sure,being informed is great,but we can allow biological realities of our brains and bodies.Sometimes we might need anxiety to accumulate in the background simply by consuming way too something more specific than the normal methods for coping with much negative information (what's sometimes called"doomscrolling"). stress.If you're experiencing persistent negative feelings or symptoms, •Take care of yourself physically.Eat nutritious foods,exercise regularly or are thinking about suicide,talk to a doctor,psychologist or counselor. and get the right amount of sleep.Don't be afraid to take a break PacifiCorp's Employee Assistance Program is here to help all employees and when you need it,including in the workplace.Sometimes our stress is their dependents,at no cost.The EAP exists to help employees and family deepened by physical issues that we can take care of with just a few members identify and deal with personal,health and work-related problems, healthy changes. and it connects employees and dependents with free counseling sessions. Talk with others.Confide in trusted friends,family and colleagues The program offers confidential,individual assistance with a range of issues about concerns and worries.Connect with community and faith-based by providing referrals to qualified counselors who are available 24/7. organizations,clubs and teams who share your interests,employee resource groups and others who can be supportive when times are tough. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION C"folt b, Asp Uailt"el U May is Asian American and Pacific Islander(AAPI) Month in the U.S.and Asian Heritage Month in Canada,and this year we're celebrating with colleagues across BHE through InspirAsian,our Asian&Pacific Islander(API) I employee resource group. At the beginning of this month,InspirAsian president Kathy Leew,an AltaLink I colleague,summarized this important occasion in a Yammer post: "AAPI and Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for all to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Americans and Canadians I I of API descent who,throughout their histories,have done so much to make America and Canada the amazing countries we share today." Some history offered by Leew regarding AAPI and Asian Heritage Month: n S ( 1 s I a n • In the United States,the month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843,and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the Asian and Pacific Islander Employees and Allies transcontinental railroad on May 10,1869.The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants. •Asian Heritage Month has been celebrated across Canada since the a couple of months ago;'said Rachelle."We know this employee resource 1990s.In December 2001,the Senate of Canada adopted a motion group will continue to be a safe space for all across BHE to share and learn proposed by Senator Vivienne Poy to officially designate May as Asian and grow.We invite everyone to join us this special month as we talk about Heritage Month in Canada.In May 2002,the Government of Canada how we might bring our authentic selves to work,as well as celebrate the signed an official declaration to designate May as Asian Heritage Month. contributions API employees make to our company and our communities." At PacifiCorp,our very own Rachelle Hannon and Keven Hoopiiaina are InspirAsian meets monthly to bring together API employees and their allies, among InspirAsian's founding members,and they're excited to be connecting and the next meeting will be Wednesday,May 18,at gam PT/10am MT All with fellow employees,particularly during AAPI and Asian Heritage Month. are welcome to join by contacting InspirAsian@brkenergy.com.Visit their "We were so overwhelmed by the huge participation and positive feedback Yammer site for more. from API employees and allies who joined us when we launched InspirAsian CURRENTS I MAY 9,2022 3 IT UU ' Pr"Vj1&4f �UtPr S�,p�/l/S o �' SO�YlG1,diVPr, ��� I/Sr/�SSi/0 U With recent ransomware attacks making headlines and the ongoing situation in Ukraine, it's more important than ever to know the signs ' F Is of a ransomware attack and what you can do to protect personal and company data. Join BHE security advisor Lee Christie for an informative discussion on what ransomware is and what you can do to minimize the risk of a ransomware attack affecting you or the company. Security advisors Brad Shellman and Marc Smith will be available to answer questions about current events and how they relate to the company. Join the Teams discussion on Wednesday, May 18,at noon PT/1 pm MT. MAKE A DIFFERENCE WMtW 66tAl Okk- rod 9"Uk Join the Rocky Mountain Power Sustainability Team for a volunteer shift at the Utah Food Bank! We are looking for up to 15 people to help sort and package food to be delivered to local food pantries. When:Wednesday,May 11,noon to 1:30 p.m. Where:3150 S.900 W.Salt Lake City Please contact Stacey Davis if you are interested in volunteering. PACIFICORP Pacific T Power Rocky MountainPower - y l 1 r IN THE NEWS 1 16 64wtrIff" Swi If&Mra*uc,&4*fgrcow� �� I The Wyoming Public Service Commission granted PacifiCorp certificates of public convenience and necessity May 10,allowing two important transmission lines to proceed with construction. The approval was granted in the Wyoming commission's open deliberation and will be followed by a written order.The Public Service Commission of Utah granted a similar approval April 8. The Gateway South high-voltage transmission line segment, part of PacifiCorp's Energy Gateway transmission expansion project,will extend approximately 400 miles from the Aeolus Substation near Medicine Bow,Wyoming, into the Clover Substation near Mona, Utah.Also receiving approval was Segment D.1 of the Gateway West line,which runs approximately 75 miles between the existing Windstar substation in eastern Wyoming and the Aeolus substation. SAFE & SECURE With the Wyoming commission's new approval, PacifiCorp will be able to begin construction of PacifiCorp safety results as of the lines once it has completed obtaining all rights-of-way,expected by June 1 for Gateway 5/13/2022 South and August 1 for Segment D.1. Both transmission additions are planned to be in-service in late 2024. The new lines will deliver several key benefits to serve growing customer needs across all six states served by PacifiCorp:enabling the interconnection and integration of new renewable ON TRACK? resources; more efficient and reliable use of existing generation resources;and ensuring 17 compliance with reliability and network performance standards governed by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council. "These investments also support Wyoming's energy policy by increasing the reliability of TARGET the Wyoming transmission network;"said Gary Hoogeveen, president and CEO of Rocky 23 Mountain Power. "Transmission additions allow the interconnection of the additional generation resources our customers will need in the coming years—including the evaluation of potential carbon-capture projects that Wyoming officials have requested;and pursuing advanced nuclear and energy storage with TerraPower,among other technologies in our diversified clean VEHICLE ACCIDENTS energy strategy." YTD ON TRACK? "This is a major step forward in our work toward an expanded, modernized grid that will 1 O integrate diverse,abundant resources across the West to advance an affordable and reliable clean energy future that our customers demand,"said Stefan Bird, president and CEO of Pacific Power. "These additions provide benefits to PacifiCorp's entire six-state service area, TARGET • strengthen the regional grid and decrease the reliance on wholesale power purchases,creating a 28 more secure and reliable electric generation and transmission system." PacifiCorp's updated economic analysis confirms that the Gateway South transmission projects are necessary and expected to provide significant customer benefits.The company's 2021 Integrated Resource Plan shows that customers will need additional generation capacity in all years of the 20-year planning horizon. In 2021,the capacity need was over 1,000 megawatts and increases over time to more than 6,600 megawatts by 2040. In 2025,the first full year that (continued) (continued from previous page) the transmission projects will be online,the capacity need is expected to be 1,627 megawatts. Over the current 20-year planning horizon,the f, resource portfolio that includes the Gateway South and Gateway West segments is$260 million lower in cost than the comparable portfolio without the projects. / 1 r To recognize National Wildfire Awareness Month, PacifiCorp is • Businesses should prepare to minimize disruption, keep employees safe encouraging customers and employees to prepare for wildfire season. and protect equipment.Outage kits should include flashlights or camp Fire-weather conditions,such as severe drought combined with lights for all areas, including restrooms, battery-powered or hand- windstorms or active wildfires,could lead to safety-related power crank radios for information, battery-powered fans,extra batteries, outages,or Public Safety Power Shutoffs. car chargers for cell phones and electric devices, bottled water and PacifiCorp continues to invest in and prepare its electric grid to ensure emergency phone numbers. reliable power delivery and safe operations in all seasons. Even as the HAVE A PLAN company joins other electric providers in partnering with federal,state and local agencies and Tribes to plan and prepare for the upcoming • Consider options to relocate with a friend,family member or wildfire season, preparedness is a shared responsibility. Resources are shelter,especially if a medical condition, medication or equipment available to help customers and employees take steps to plan ahead and requires electricity. be ready for wildfire-related power outages. • Businesses should communicate their outage responses plan to key employees, plan for workarounds to computers and cash registers,and STAY IN THE KNOW make a plan to bypass electronic door locks. Customers, including employees served by PacifiCorp,can take steps to • Homes and businesses should consider buying backup generators. make sure that they receive wildfire-related information. Information on how to operate them safely is available from each of • Make sure all contact information is current on electricity provider the utilities in the information and resources below. accounts.That way,a provider can send timely alerts and messages. • Make a plan for watering livestock if well pumps are without power. • In addition to having a back-up plan with medical providers, • Know how to open and close electric garage doors and security gates. customers who rely on electricity to store medication or operate medical equipment at home should enroll in their electric provider's • Learn how to protect home and business electronics and appliances Medical Certificate Program, if available,to receive proactive against data loss and surge damage when power is restored. communications about outages. PACIFIC POWER WILDFIRE RESOURCES • Residents can visit their state's wildfire alert resources: Pacific Power customers can visit pacificpower.net/wildfiresafety for Oregon's OR-Alert resources and information including an outage preparation checklist for residential and business customers,an interactive map outlining potential Washington's wildfire portal Public Safety Power Shutoff areas and its 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan. California CAL FIRE'S Ready for Wildfire App Utah's statewide wildfire info Idaho real-time wildfire map Wyoming forestry division fire info MAKE AN OUTAGE KIT • Prepare a home outage kit in the event wildfire leads to a power outage. Be sure to include shelf-stable food,water for household members, pets and any livestock,necessary medications,flashlights, batteries and solar or car chargers for electric devices. Keep ice packs or frozen water in the freezer to help keep food cold until ice is available. CURRENTS I MAY 16,2022 2 P6V& 4ytAnMtf hdtg as 4qvttv-40101Amu It's never good news when costs go up,particularly during times of economic million,effective July 1,if approved.While acknowledging that price increases anxiety.But the realities of our industry and environment,amidst quickly aren't welcome news,Sharon Fain,vice president for Wyoming,noted that changing national and global circumstances,are making it necessary to request "our prices are among the lowest in the country,and we've worked hard to rate changes in several of our service states. keep our expenses low." Pacific Power previously filed a March 1 general rate case and annual Across the board,extreme and unforeseen weather events have driven up the power cost forecast with the Oregon Public Utility Commission,to support costs of operating as the company and industry work to harden and protect continued investments and adaptations related to wildfire mitigation, systems.Weather events have also caused prices of wholesale power,which vegetation management and clean energy resources.PacifiCorp has now also must be purchased to help balance the transmission system,to spike across submitted rate-related filings in California,Idaho,Utah,Washington the West during unusual times,such as the record-breaking heat wave of and Wyoming. Summer 2021. In California,the company filed a general rate case May 5 with the state's To help customers in need with their power bills,local community action Public Utilities Commission,proposing a 25.7 percent rate adjustment,or agencies and other organizations offer a variety of bill support programs. $28 million,to support continuing investments in wildfire mitigation strategies Californias CARE program benefited about one-third of Pacific Power's and enhanced vegetation management practices,while also responding to the residential customers in the state in 2021.In Washington,the federally inflationary impacts that have driven up costs across the board. funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program,administered by the Matt McVee,vice president of regulatory policy and operations,noted some state's Department of Commerce through local agencies,helps low-income of the context around the California filing,including variables that also apply to households with energy costs.Wyoming customers can contact Rocky other states: Mountain Power about its Bill Payment Assistance program.Pacific Power also offers a variety of ways to budget for energy expenses and provides equal "We have been working diligently for years to hold energy prices down... pay billing options,along with energy use tracking offered online and through while our core operations are efficient,we are accelerating essential the company's app.Customers can also tap into information and rebates to investments in the power grid to maintain safety and reliability in the face help improve their energy efficiency and lower their bills. of extreme weather events that are becoming the norm instead of the exception.We are in a period of significant change with environmental, economic and regulatory factors affecting how we deliver power to the communities we serve:" In Washington,volatility in energy prices has caused an increase in electric rates of$43 million,or 12.2 percent on average for Pacific Power's customers in the state,effective May 1.Significant increases in prices for power and natural gas,needed to help ensure reliable electric service,have necessitated the rate adjustments;costs have gone up almost 70 percent for natural gas and almost 80 percent for wholesale electricity. Rocky Mountain Power made power cost mechanism filings in each of its service states in March and April,including:an Idaho rate request for recovery of$28 million,resulting in a 4.5%rate increase effective June 1,if approved; a request in Utah resulting in a rate increase of$40 million,or 1.9%percent, effective May 1 on an interim basis,with a final regulatory decision expected in January 2023;and a filing in Wyoming requesting an increase of 4%,or$26.3 HEALTH AND SAFETY WL9,, hdffi6t i/k �s May is Older Americans Month,and it's a good time for each of us to consider meditation for 15 minutes a day.Work on word puzzles and other how we care for ourselves at every stage of life.Staying healthy and fit as you mental exercises. age can be a challenge,especially these days.The persistence of the pandemic Check your hearing.Hearing loss is associated with dementia,loss of balance, has put a new focus on taking care of yourself physically and mentally as time anxiety,social isolation,and diminished self-esteem.Stay away from noisy goes on.Forbes offers this advice on aging well for people growing older: environments.Get your hearing checked and do what's necessary to get your Take care of your brain.Challenge your brain by learning a new language or ears the assistance needed. musical instrument or by taking up a new hobby.Practice mindfulness and Reward yourself.Don't think in terms of cutting things out of your life.Instead, (continued) CURRENTS I MAY 16,2022 3 (continued from previous page) reward yourself for positive activities and experiences like taking a walk or exercising.Getting up and moving around is good for you,especially as you get older,so save the other activities you enjoy like watching TV until you're finished doing what's good for you. Engage with virtual health.These days you don't have to go to a ��t doctor's office for a checkup.Although some functions must take place in person, many visits can be replaced by Zoom or another online r" option. Remote monitoring can keep track of your blood pressure, glucose levels and the like,as well.Ask about what's available to '�► streamline your life and make taking care of your health easier. Focus on key fitness areas. Everyone's body deteriorates somewhat as we age,but you don't have to give up. Pay attention to strength training, flexibility,and balance.Strength training keeps your muscles in shape;tai ,. :• chi,yoga,and walking can improve balance;and stretching helps you stay flexible.All of these help you stay safe from falling and serious injury. Orwt Collwa A OUL46111 Ala&AO Did you know that May marks the start of Women's Health month, If you live outside of the a time dedicated to the health and wellness of women throughout Portland/SW Washington the world? area and are looking for To recognize this time period, PAC Women has organized a webinar to resource information,there are provide information about breast cancer and its early detection. several organizations to assist, including the Susan G Komen In addition,they will be sharing information about local community Foundation and programs at assistance in the Portland/SW Washington area from the Pink local hospitals. Lemonade Project and Breast Friends. Please save the date and Pink Lemonade Project-We Help People Who Have Breast Cancer join PAC Women for this Breast Friends educational opportunity. This is an inclusive webinar,and PAC Women encourages anyone that Join the Teams discussion on Friday, May 20, at noon PT/1 pm MT is interested in the subject to join them. PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power 9 9 POWERING YOUR GREATNESS PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky Mourrtain Power IN THE NEWS MAY 23, 2022 6ft&t y y, INSIDI IRIS ISSUI hWM- 04 AjAlbrIfs In The News 1 Throughout our service area,the safety and wellness of our communities often begin with some of the hardest-working organizations,those focused on delivering services and programs that Employee Spotlight 2 offer accessible food and housing, healthcare and mental health support,disaster relief and public Security Awareness 3 safety programs.Their work supports the region's most vulnerable communities, many of which have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 3 As part of its quarterly grant-giving,the PacifiCorp Foundation,the nonprofit arm of the company, announced substantial new funding to directly support community organizations across the six IT Update 5 states we serve.These safety and wellness grants totaling$781,137 mark one of four grant cycles offered by the foundation each year. Make A Difference 5 O1"wmmunit �n7 r�dc Mo tl,mKNres s:,ce t SAFE & SECURE PacifiCorp safety results as of �© 5/20/2022 RECORDABLE YTD ON TRACK? The PacifiCorp Foundation provided a grant to Community Outreach,Inc.in Corvallis,Oregon,for its Transformational Housing program 15 serving those in need o f a safe and warm place to sleep. Click here for some of the organizations supported by the PacifiCorp Foundation's health and safety grants in Pacific Power's service area:Pacific Power announces grants to support safety,health and wellness programs TARGET - 23 Disaster Relief VEHICLE ACCIDENTS _r %medcan YTD ON TRACK? '�eao= 10 TARGET 28 A$10,000 Rocky Mountain Power Foundation grant went to the American Red Cross's disaster relief program in Salt Lake City. Read about some of the foundation's health and safety grants in Rocky Mountain Power's service area here:Rocky Mountain Power announces grants to support safety,health and wellness programs EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Alex Russell,utility forestry arborist at Pacific Power, had quite the Returning to the bear cub,Alex held it down at the nape of the neck encounter with a bear cub, ultimately rescuing the cub from a tangle while wearing leather gloves to protect from its biting and clawing, of netting and saving the day. and then cut all the remaining netting away with a pocketknife. On May 10,Alex was completing a vegetation management post- Once freed,the bear sat for a while with Alex,stunned and audit on fire mitigation work in Gazelle,California,at a property with gathering its strength,then scampered off and climbed up a nearby large outdoor marijuana grow,an operation generally abandoned pine,even as it remained visibly exhausted and shaken.Afterwards, outside of its growing season.A large mother bear was visible down Alex removed much of the loose netting around the abandoned the road, running off into the woods as Alex drove along the densely pot grow to try and contain any hazards that might trap the cub or wooded, mile-long driveway toward the abandoned house at the other animals. end of the line. After leaving,Alex reached the game warden he'd called earlier,who He first thought the bear sighting was just a chance encounter, but had been completing an investigation in Anderson,California,and as he got out of his vehicle and walked the power lines making would have arrived to help the cub late in the evening. He was glad inspections, he happened upon a bear cub tangled up in netting to hear the situation was resolved.Alex also called a California Fish wound tightly around its neck and front legs.The cub was clearly and Game biologist out of Yreka,who assured him that what he'd straining, letting out faint wails. done was best for the bear cub,and that it would most likely be Alex tried to untangle the bear and cut away some of the netting, just fine. but the cub,who had bloodshot eyes and a clearly parched mouth, "I returned to the location [the next] morning to finish post-auditing struggled, biting and clawing at him. He went away to get phone the remaining wire in the area and the bears were both nowhere service and contact the local California Fish and Wildlife game to be found,"Alex said."I'd like to think the cub is reunited with its warden but didn't hear back for some time. Meanwhile, it was mother and learned a valuable lesson to avoid human trash left from getting late and starting to snow.Alex knew he had to free the cub irresponsible,careless people. Pack your trash!" himself,or it might die from its dire circumstances. .e cr ` ?�•��`�� i `mac. '� _`` ; -- - ► _ � -•.� '�`a4 � '- 1. Left:the unhappy bear cub caught in netting I Right:the cub after being set free CURRENTS l MAY 23,2022 2 SECURITY AWARENESS 06 CQUO& 41rtTst &gh4MtAgthCrsI It's always important for us to be mindful of security best practices, them to avoid reinforcing their efforts,and instead will notify law both in cyberspace and our physical spaces.While we respect enforcement for their awareness. and value the First Amendment rights that we all enjoy,there are We should all be mindful of how best to handle a situation in which boundaries to maintain regarding individuals who'd like to use those First Amendment Auditors,demonstrators or other individuals may rights to test what's legal and exceed appropriate conduct. be exercising their lawful rights in a provocative manner—and how So-called "First Amendment Auditors" represent a movement that best to respond,or perhaps more helpfully, how not to respond. tends to involve accessing, photographing and taking video footage People have the right to express their views on public property, but of public spaces and government or infrastructure facilities to not to violate the safety of others or to enter restricted areas. But demonstrate their perceived privileges as citizens and to conduct for our part,the best course of action will usually be to refrain from "audits"of such places and institutions in the name of transparency engaging FAAs or similar individuals in any manner,and to let our or other stated values.Sometimes these activities can become security teams know about what was observed. disruptive or confrontational in nature,and they may pose a Finally,a reminder that if you do encounter suspicious activity or a security concern. potential physical security threat,you should report it right away to PacifiCorp has had several encounters with these self-proclaimed the Security Operations Center at extension-5555, Option 1,or auditors,or FAAs,over the years. In one example,an FAA use the LiveSafe App. approached a company facility to take pictures and video of a For more information on physical security resources and the LiveSafe microwave tower,claiming it was being used for nefarious purposes. App,visit the Physical Security page on the PacifiCorp Intranet and He filmed a contract security officer instructing him to leave,and BHE's Journey to Excellence page on physical security. posted the footage to YouTube,and the situation ended without further incident. There have also been reports of FAAs at non-PacifiCorp critical infrastructure facilities, including a water facility in Cheyenne,WY, and a single individual approaching two separate MiclAmerican ' facilities in Iowa.Security team members have been told not to engage such individuals unless strictly necessary; in many cases, FAAs HIGH VOLTAGE are hoping to start a filmable encounter with staff. KEEP OUT Generally, FAAs are trying to provoke a security response to legal, though suspicious,activities.They may become aggressive and confrontational,attempting to escalate the situation when challenged ALTO VOLTAJE or questioned and filming the responses from employees.So long ND ENTRE as FAAs remain on public property and do not violate the law or pose a security risk, PacifiCorp's security teams avoid engaging DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION C&"rot" ya6496AAA" ; sA& film* it May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month in the U.S.and I Asian Heritage Month in Canada,and this year,we're celebrating I with colleagues across BHE through InspirAsian,our Asian and Pacific Islander employee resource group. InspirAsian PacifiCorp colleagues Rachelle Hannon and TJ Golo shared their thoughts on what this important occasion means to them. Asian and Pacific Islander Employees and Allies (continued) CURRENTS I MAY 23,2022 3 (continued from previous page) ian and AlliesMay is special as 7piovidesus an opportunity to pay tribute to the generations 'May is special as it provides us an of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who h.we ennchedAmerica's history.We also recognize opportunity to pay tribute to the generations our AAPI employees who make great contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our compiny and our communities:' �s i a n who have enriched America's history. We Rachelle Hannon E4 and N�� also recognize our AAPI employees who P—iWl ItrWr—dOPr rniwn P-J—Mmuger Wrktfrre Sakty and Amt Mam;ament make great contributions to our company and our communities." — Rachelle Hannon, principal engineer/ operations project manager,wildfire Inspirsafety and asset management Asiun atw Pi IsttuW "I recognize the contributions o f Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our communities, history and culture. It's a •'1 recognize the contributions of privilege to serve our communities and I Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our communities,historyand culture. believe together we create opportunities It's a privilege to serve our communities and I believe together we create and make meaningful impact that leads to oppxa[unities and make meanmgful unptct stronger foundations." that leads to stronger foundations:' —TJ Golo, P.E., asset planning manager, TJGolo.P.E. asset management A—,Ptnwv,M.rngv InspirAsian meets monthly to bring together API employees and their All are welcome to join by contacting InspirAsian@brkenergy.com. allies.The next meeting will be Wednesday,June 15,at 9 a.m. PT/ Visit their Yammer community for more. 10 a.m. MT. (continued) CURRENTS I MAY 23,2022 4 IT UPDATE NAm or k&&ct Effective June 15, Microsoft will no longer support Internet Explorer work once IE11 is no longer available. If the site or application fails, 11;therefore, it will no longer be available as a browser for contact your service desk for proper escalation. PacifiCorp or BHE users. Move IE11 Favorites to Edge. Here's how: Microsoft Edge replaces IE11 as Berkshire Hathaway Energy's • Open Edge from the Start menu or use search in the lower standard web browser.As part of our preparation for this event, IT left corner will disable IE11 on June 1. If you attempt to open IE11 after June 1, you will be redirected to Edge. Here's what you need to know: • Click the Star icon with the three horizontal lines located in the upper er right corner Microsoft Edge is our new standard browser.Open Edge from the Start menu or use search in the lower left corner.To pin it for easy Click on More options (...)and then Import Favorites access,click on the Start menu,find Edge in the Productivity section, • Confirm Microsoft Internet Explorer is listed in the Import then right click on it.Select Pin to Taskbar. from field Make sure your business websites and web applications work in • Select Favorites or bookmarks Edge. Because IE11 will no longer be available,you need to ensure • Click on Import;you will receive a message on the screen letting your business sites and applications work in Edge. IT is actively you know when the import is complete working with our users to identify and remediate legacy systems potentially dependent on IE11. In the event we are not aware • Click Done of your IE11 use, please open your site or application in Edge to Watch for tips and tricks on how to get the most out of confirm it works. If the site or application works,there is nothing Edge. Edge is loaded with great features such as vertical tabs,an else you need to do. If the site or application does not work in Edge, immersive reader and collections. IT will share Edge tips and tricks open your legacy site or application in Edge,select Settings and More through email,Yammer and videos. Keep an eye on your Inbox for from the upper right(...)then Reload in Internet Explorer Mode. emails from IT Communications and don't forget to follow BHE Upon successful testing and verification that a site or application Technology News to receive these tips and tricks! In the meantime, works in Internet Explorer Mode,complete this Remedy request click here for a quick review of what you will find on the homepage to have the site added to the"Enterprise Mode Site List"You of Edge. must submit the sites or applications that worked using Internet Explorer Mode via this form so IT can ensure they continue to MAKE A DIFFERENCE P69 Ar Of*(/ em*t 64 Nff tfj The Benefit Golf Classic is back in 2022! This year marks the tournament's 25th anniversary of supporting the Oregon Burn Center and the Burn Education and Prevention program. Hit the links with PacifiCorp employees, retirees,friends and family for a day in the sun and a fun round of golf in beautiful Hood River, Oregon. The Benefit Golf Classic is sponsored by PacifiCorp, IBEW Local 125 and other area utilities. When: Saturday,June 25 Where: Indian Creek Golf Course, Hood River Register now at benefitgolfclassic.com. ' CURRENTS I MAY 23,2022 5 6et twh4 M Oft" at Inak i4D jpwa 04f 06911 Volunteers are still needed at the 22nd annual Merwin Special Kids �(t Day! Pacific Power partners with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to put on a memorable day of fishing and fun in the Will ' 7 '• 40 sun for children with special needs. C When:Saturday,July 9,9 a.m.to 1 p.m. ` Where: Merwin Fish Hatchery—Ariel,Washington How: Email Todd Dinehart by July 6 to sign up "~ This will be a great day to volunteer as a team or with your family or friends.Volunteers are needed for: • One-on-one fishing with a child • Registrations • Parking • Pulling fish wagons to the weigh station — • Weighing fish . . • Taking photos—and more! Games,educational booths,fun activities and a barbecue lunch are " offered for all volunteers, participants and their families. Please wear your blue "make a difference"volunteer T-shirt. (Contact Todd if you need one). PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power 1 SAFETY SPOTLIGHT Congratulations to Hunter Power Plant for the significant achievement of 2,000,000 I working hours without an OSHA-recordable injury!The last recordable incident at Hunter Plant occurred 5 1/2 years ago in November 2016.Outstanding job by Hunter's 190 employees on eliminating hazards,working safely and demonstrating that Target Zero is achievable! IN THENAPP&OAMf EWS MORE THAN $1.3 MILLION IS AVAILABLE IN GRANTS TO HELP OUR OREGON SAFE &SECURE CUSTOMERS AND COMMUNITIES GO ELECTRIC PacifiCorp safety results as of Nonprofits,local governments and other non-residential Pacific Power customers in Oregon are 5/27/2022 encouraged to apply for an Electric Mobility Grant. Launching in May 2022,more than$1.3 million will be available for electric mobility projects in Oregon. RECORDABLE INCIDENTS "Electric vehicles and supporting infrastructure are increasingly in demand by customers and communities across the state;"said Cory Scott,vice president of customer and community solutions. YTD ON TRACK? "This grant program is just one of the ways Pacific Power is helping prepare communities for more 15 electric vehicles on the road." Grant funding is made possible by the Oregon Clean Fuels Program,which is administered by the state Department of Environmental Quality and aims to reduce the carbon intensity of Oregon's TARGET transportation fuels.Pacific Power raises funds through the sale of Clean Fuels Program credits, r� which the company aggregates on behalf of customers who charge their electric vehicles at home. L Since 2020, Pacific Power has awarded more than 20 unique E-Mobility Grants to nonprofits,local governments,hospitals and other non-residential customers served by Pacific Power in Oregon. "Pacific Power is unique in that we serve diverse communities throughout Oregon,including large VEHICLE ACCIDENTS metro areas and rural communities,major transportation corridors and vacation destinations;"said Kate Hawley,senior product manager,electric transportation."We have supported many innovative YTD ON TRACK? projects over the last few years,and we look forward to seeing what's in store for this year." 10 Funding awards can cover up to 100%of the project cost.All non-residential Pacific Power customers in Oregon are eligible to apply,with preference given to community-focused TARGET • organizations like school and transit districts,nonprofits,and city,county and regional governments. 28 Applications will be accepted up to Aug.31 at 5 p.m.,and recipients will be announced in November. In addition to the Electric Mobility Grants, Pacific Power is pleased to make electric vehicle grant matching funds available to non-residential customers in Oregon who plan to secure additional (continued) (continued from previous page) funding to support Pacific Power customers with EV-related projects.Grant ;�' �► writing support is also available for customers applying for EV-related grants. y f � •k Pacific Power also offers customers an electric vehicle charging station technical assistance program.The program supports non-residential customers interested in installing electrical vehicle supply equipment i or electrifying their fleet.The technical assistance program is available at no cost and includes a site visit,analysis of electric vehicle technology options,costs, rates and best practices for siting,configuring, installing and managing equipment. -:;,�' j• For detailed eligibility requirements,charging station project qualifications, additional technical assistance program details,application forms and more information about the benefits of electric vehicles,visit pacificpower.net/ev. NW } See how Pacific Power is expanding ways to go electric at EV chargers at the High Desert Museum in Bend,Oregon poweringgreatness.com/electric-mobility. efilp*4 W tv 1 40f&Witt 9 4AM Wt M 01 CC-ffc&fv 04 Cork Rocky Mountain Power will replace segments of overhead power Drivers will experience increased traffic in the area and delays of lines in Big Cottonwood Canyon with underground conduit and up to 15 minutes. upgrade existing overhead systems to withstand weather and Crews will be working Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.to 7 environmental conditions to help prevent wildfires and provide p.m.,with minimal night and weekend work, and the project is safe, reliable power to the communities we serve. anticipated to last until August. Drivers and recreationists should plan ahead for construction Access to parking at trailheads and picnic areas may be reduced or impacts in Big Cottonwood Canyon along State Road 190 restricted due to construction impacts. beginning in May and continuing throughout the summer. To learn more about this project,visit our project web page. Crews will work on mile-long segments of roadway at a time, starting at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon and continuing To learn more about what we're doing and what you can do to toward Brighton Resort. During construction, drivers can expect prepare for wildfire season, click here. the roadway to be reduced to one lane and controlled by flaggers. LEGEND Butlerville Construction Segment • • Brighton 1 Construction Segment . . 71 '. WOO Brighton 2 Construction Segment •.. Go Id Little Solitude Mountain Resort Mouth of Big Cottonwood Brighton Canyon Resort � i Cottonwood N CURRENTS I MAY 31,2022 2 OPA, FWAC& � l/�/ • / �/ ��/ are The Bonneville Power Administration and Tucson Electric Power became the newest participants in the Western Energy Imbalance Market this month,with both utilities formally joining May 3. Puget Sound Energy "The Federal Columbia River Power System is a vital source of clean energy Seattle City Light that will bring significant resource diversity and transmission capability to Tacoma f the WEIM.And with the participation of Tucson Electric Power,we have Power "Avl,la another highly valued partner in the Desert Southwest,"said California Portland t- �� Northwestok General o B ev Tte Energy Independent System Operator president and CEO Elliot Mainzer. Electric Power ministration CAISO operates the WEIM and partnered with PacifiCorp to launch the Ida market in 2014. Podfi p Using diverse and flexible energy resources from WEIM participants,the Market operator ficorp California ISO real-time energy market's sophisticated technology finds and delivers the BANG oci- WEIM entity lowest-cost energy to its members.The WEIM now has 19 participants Turlock Active participant serving 77%of the demand for electricity in the Western United States. Irrigation Planned entry 2023 District The real-time energy market's newest members are coming on board a little Califomia more than a month after Avista Utilities and Tacoma Public Utilities began ISO Los Angeles participating in April,and on the heels of the WEIM reaching the historic Dept_of Water&Power rz rtriric Salt River Public milestone of surpassing$2 billion in total benefits for its participants. Public Service WAPA Desert /I Project New Company zoo With the addition of these new partners,the WEIM will continue to provide Southwest increased reliability and significant environmental gains through the real-time 1 Tucson transfer of energy. Electric Power El Paso PacifiCorp and the CAISO have also been collaborating with regional Electric partners to build on the success of the WEIM by developing an Extended h1vpbo—d°°°'°"°pp ""—nd6 u° °""P p°" °"y C°pyr4t02022Cd,ra°,°60 Day-Ahead Market.Current plans call for implementation testing in 2023 and onboarding the first set of EDAM participants in early 2024. For information about the real-time energy market's participants and the Active and pending EIM participants recent$2 billion milestone,visit the WEIM website or PacifiCorp's grid modernization webpage. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION fli,� A5. A 04 pac+o Ewa fliqlkC&M. As we continue our diversity,equity and inclusion journey at PacifiCorp,we contributions of Chinese workers to the construction of the transcontinental recognize and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month railroad completed May 10,1869. in May. In 1992,Congress expanded the observance to a month-long celebration This annual observance was established by Congress as Asian/Pacific American now known as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.It's a Heritage Week in the late 1970s.The first week of May was chosen to time to pay tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have coincide with two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history:the enriched America's history and are instrumental in our future success. first Japanese immigrants arriving in the United States on May 7, 1843,and the ASIAN •• AMERICANI PACIFIC ISLANDER till HERITAGE MONTH InspirAsian CURRENTS I MAY 31,2022 3 louli AA WA i4u(f*aAfiltw I I I While we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month,we're also reminded of the challenges that AAPI neighbors Iexperience,including a particular stereotype that PacifiCorp colleague I I Keven Hoopiiaina illuminates: 'A stereotype that can be harmful,particularly within the AAPI community, Ins i r�s i a n is the Model Minority Myth—the expectation from others that a member of a specific minority group should excel in certain education or skill sets.For example,a model Asian may be expected to be a wizard at Asian and Pacific Islander Employees and Allies mathematics and held to a higher standard than their peers.Bias,in any form,creates barriers for humans to bring their genuine self to the forefront. Our first mission is to understand the barriers." InspirAsian,an employee resource group for Asian and Pacific Islander — Keven Hoopiiaina,AMI project field development manager employees and their allies,launched in February.The group's mission is to serve as a resource for Berkshire Hathaway Energy employees and to help deliver on our core principle of employee commitment by facilitating an inclusive environment where Asian and Pacific Islander employees are welcomed,valued and empowered to thrive in our businesses. PacifiCorp colleague Emma Thies shares one way the InspirAsian ERG has benefitted her and the AAPI community: 'Model Minority Myth is expecting more "This academic school year,BHE DEI Student Mentoring Program has from someone based upon their race.Bias.in any given me the privilege to mentor the first AAPI college student,winner form creates barriers to Inning our genuine self.Our first mission is to understand the of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers scholarship funded by barrier,- the BHE Foundation.My mentee is from Singapore and is pursuing his mechanical engineering degree from OSU.I am truly thankful and blessed Keven Hoopiiaina.PMP to be able to give back and help,not only to the Asian Americans and AMI Pioecs Feld Deployment Manages Pacific Islanders community,but also to other communities." —Emma Thies,senior business specialist,standards and grid modernization The Model Minority Myth describes how the AAPI community has been subject to sweeping assumptions regarding behavior,career 41 interests,demeanor and other aspects of one's individuality.An article from Penn State University describes how American society t and media have often fueled the perceptions of AAPI persons as is academic school year "smart,successful, polite,and obedient"and as"shining examples BHE DEI Student Mentoring Program has green me the prmkge to mentor she first of assimilation:'These characterizations have even been used to AAPI college student.winner of the socmry of Asian Scientists.and Engineers iSASEl scholarship. compare some minority groups to others in harmful ways, using s funded by SHE Foundation. My mentee is from Sangapore and supposedly positive statements about AAPI persons to fuel racist is Pursuing his mecharatol engineering degree from OSU. arguments about other minority communities. I am truly thankful and blessed to be able to give back and help,not only to the As..Americans and Pacificlslanden community. Even stereotypes that may seem to be positive in nature are harmful, but also to other communities" and we all need to be mindful of the implicit biases that affect our Emma Thies attitudes toward others. If we perpetuate expectations about how SrButincss sptht.standards g Grid Modern— certain types of people should live and be,those expectations only act to constrain those individuals'freedoms and personalities. If someone is expected, based on their background,to fit a certain profile and behave in a certain way, it makes it that much harder for LEARN MORE: them to nurture their own unique traits,talents and characteristics. • Connect with InspirAsian on Yammer. As we continue to move toward a more diverse,equitable and • Email InspirAsian to join. inclusive workplace, let's be mindful of the myths and stereotypes Watch InspirAsian's announcement video. that are still perpetuated in our society today—and work to end • them together. CURRENTS I MAY 31,2022 4 HEALTH AND SAFETY V,f fogt S+&T 54t"a The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are said to be Drive safely.Summer is also the most dangerous time of year on the most dangerous time of year,with more injuries occurring than the road.Whether you're operating a line truck or commuting in at any other time.As we welcome warmer weather and more your personal car,commit to yourself,your co-workers and your outdoor activity, be extra mindful of safety—for yourself and your loved ones that you will be a safe,attentive driver. No distractions. co-workers. Be secure. Physical security and safety go hand in hand.Continue to Take extra care at work.We all lead busy lives,and that can affect practice important security measures when entering and exiting our our attitude and our ability to focus. Recognize when you're feeling facilities. Be mindful of unfamiliar faces in your workplace,and always distracted, rushed,fatigued or complacent,and take a moment to refrain from tailgating. re-focus.As you approach each task,envision what could go wrong Stay healthy.You can check the level of COVID-19 in your area and take every precaution to mitigate those risks. using the CDC's easy COVID-19 County Check. Please stay Watch out for others.Speak up when you see an unsafe situation home if you're sick,get tested if you have symptoms,and follow or behavior—and graciously accept input from colleagues.We are all good hygiene practices to prevent the spread of illness.Stay up to our co-worker's keeper. date with your COVID-19 vaccines and boosters,which are now Report hazards.We reduce the chance of injury to ourselves and recommended for everyone 5 years and older others when we're in the habit of recognizing and reporting hazards. It makes us all safer workers and our workplaces safer places. r - 1 in , • Y POWERING • • YOUR • GREATNESS .RP Pacific Power JRocky Mourftain Power SAFETY SPOTLIGHT A credit union customer drove into the parking lot at the North Temple Office in Salt Lake I City. When they parked, employees could see smoke coming from the back of the car. Cody Swanson, security monitoring specialist, went out with a fire extinguisher and helped Safety Spotlight 1 the driver. He then went the extra mile and checked the car for the source of the smoke, finding that brake fluid was leaking onto the axle. The individual was very thankful for his In The News 1 assistance. Kudos to Cody forjumping in to help when help was needed! Equity • Inclusion IN THE NEWS LearningOpportunities" Ch *-ffi Make a Difference 4 This year marks the strongest return of adult Spring Chinook salmon to the Lewis River since PacifiCorp installed fish passage facilities at the hydroelectric projects there in 2013. The facilities collect adult fish at Merwin Dam and transport them upstream of Swift Dam,where they are released to move up the river to spawn.As their young begin migrating to the ocean,they are collected at Swift Dam by a floating surface collector and transported by truck downstream to a release facility in the SAFE & SECURE lower river. PacifiCorp safety results as of These projects have opened over 80 miles of historic salmon and steelhead habitat upstream of Swift Dam. 6/3/2022 "We are about 70%through this year's return run,and the number of spring Chinook adults collected is greater than the total number of fish we normally observe each year,"reported Todd Olson,hydro compliance director. RECORDABLE "Typically,the return to Merwin Dam for the whole season is about 1,500 fish.So far this year we have trapped 3,615 fish:" YTD ON TRACK? "Out of those,we have transported 2,276 spring Chinook adults upstream to their historic habitat,and that 19 number will increase over the coming month.This is exciting news,as in some past years,the return has been so low that none of the fish were able to be transported and released upstream of Swift." TARGET Fish not transported upstream are sent to hatcheries for broodstock. LA 3 You can learn more at Fish Passage Projects(pacificorp.com). VEHICLE ACCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? Levi Pienovi sorts returning adult fish at 10 the Merwin Fish Collection Facility,located at Merwin Dom. TARGET 28 (D efl4p r &&& �ct bolsiluaf adma U"Unmt The Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative's Best Practices Awards spotlight how customers are benefitting from energy innovations. Rocky Mountain Power was a recipient of the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative Best Practices Awards announced May 25 at the 2022 Consumer Symposium,which was hosted as part of DISTRIBUTECH International,the leading annual transmission and distribution event. The 2022 Best Practices Awards,now in their fifth year,highlight successful programs,technologies and strategies from electricity providers in six categories: smart energy innovation,culture transformation,consumer engagement,energy equity,consumer education,and small-to-medium business customer engagement. ; �- Selected by an independent advisory panel of industry experts,Rocky Mountain Shawn Grant(left),Rocky Mountain Power customer Power was honored with the Small-to-Medium Business Engagement Award for innovations manager,accepted the Best Practices Award at the 2022 Consumer Symposium in Dallas, deploying digital energy usage reports to more than 60,000 business customers in Texas.On the right is Nathan Shannon,president and Utah,Idaho and Wyoming. CEO of the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative. among our commercial customers,and we recognized a unique opportunity to Rocky Mountain Power provides become a resource for helping them better manage their energy expenses,"said personalized energy usage reports and Shawn Grant,customer innovations manager."We're honored to be recognized other innovative solutions to help small- by SECC for developing an innovative program that simultaneously addresses our to-medium-sized business customers reduce their electricity use,improve customers'needs and improves customer satisfaction." their bottom line and shrink their environmental footprint. According to the SECC,small-to-medium businesses attract less than 5%of utility spending on energy efficiency programs,and they participate in demand-side management programs at a rate three times lower than larger accounts. To better support this underserved customer group,Rocky Mountain Power delivered digital communications that increased awareness of each business' individual energy usage,as well as the energy-saving programs and products available to help business owners operate more efficiently,save money and Leveraging customer meter data and Bidgely's*UtilityAl analytics to identify reduce their carbon footprint. individual consumption patterns,the personalized energy usage reports include appliance-level consumption breakdowns that enable these business customers to These energy usage reports are now in the works for Oregon and Washington better understand how specific equipment affects their energy bills and to make customers starting this fall. smarter energy-saving decisions. *Bidgely is an AI-powered software company accelerating a clean energy "Small-to-medium-sized businesses represent one of the largest demographics future by enabling energy companies and consumers to make data-driven energy-related decisions. (Itak LWw"U'f New Get in on the action at the 27th annual Utah Lineman's Rodeo this weekend! Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power linemen will compete against electrical workers from across the West in activities that test their speed,safety and trade skills. Bring family and friends and come see our incredible,skilled linemen in action!The rodeo is a free,fun,action-packed event that includes kid-friendly entertainment,food trucks,raffles and vendor booths.An awards banquet and auction start at 6:30 that evening at Little America Hotel. v Funds raised through raffle tickets,merchandise sales and the evening auction go to the University of Utah Burn Center. UTAH LINEMAN'S RODEO Saturday,June 11,8 a.m.-2 p.m. 3000 W.Lester Dr.(1575 W),West Valley City Questions?Contact Jenny Tillotson,Justin Halloran or Jeff Hermreck. CURRENTS I JUNE 6,2022 2 squ& 40A 60 & P(Ttv LW."knou ewcc The Pacific Northwest Lineman Rodeo,benefitting the Legacy Oregon Burn Center,is back this year as well and sure to be better than ever. Mark your calendar! a�cuv r� PACIFIC NORTHWEST LINEMAN RODEO A Saturday,July 23 +� !� 3490 W Powell Loop,Gresham,Oregon Questions?Contact Jeremy Barr or Kevin Freeman. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION [Vtqjt44 tv s *W& As we celebrate Pride Month,PacifiCorp employees Christian Marble and Allison Frazier explain what Pride means to them. "Pride Month is a huge "We as human beings must I occasion for me every year as a acknowledge the struggles �+► gay man,but it's not all sunshine that members of the - i and rainbows when June comes LGBTQ community face around. every day. "It's an emotionally complicated time:there are good memories and bad.I'm "Even if you aren't a part of the LGBTQ community,you can still show always reminded that LGBTQ equality is an ongoing effort and that progress your support as an ally.Allies can be an effective and powerful voice isn't linear or guaranteed.But,Pride is a reminder that LGBTQ folks are within the LGBTQ movement by helping others understand the more than a community;we're a family,and Pride is a time when we come importance of equality,fairness,acceptance and mutual respect. Being a together among ourselves and with the allies that do so much to uplift us in good ally means showing up for others through actions,awareness and a challenging world.To have so many welcoming people at PacifiCorp and empathy.I am proud to stand as an ally!" BHE means so much,and I've been really grateful for all of the support of colleagues and leaders that we've experienced through Pride Connection." -Allison Frazier,IT metering systems specialist,advanced metering infrastructure -Christian Marble,senior communications representative,corporate communications C&f" UTWV ,&k*_ 0,461 pf&46, JnC&ffi June brings two meaningful celebrations of historic milestones in the life of the This year,we're excited to mark a year of accomplishments,engagements and nation:Juneteenth,honoring the end of slavery in the United States,and Pride valuable conversations within the PacifiCorp and Berkshire Hathaway Energy Month,commemorating the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and the struggle for family through our employee resource groups for Black and LGBTQ employees LGBTQ equality. and their allies.With members from every BHE company,the BEAUTIE and Pride Last year in Currents,we summarized the history of Stonewall and the symbolism Connection ERGS have worked to move us further on our diversity,equity and of the Pride flags flown around the world,and we also celebrated the annual inclusion journey. Juneteenth holiday. BEAUTIE(Black Employees and Allies United to Inspire Equity)has led challenging, valuable conversations,offered instructive presentations on key issues facing (continued) CURRENTS I JUNE 6,2022 3 (continued from previous page) Black employees and their colleagues,and addressed how we,as a workplace expected attendees. community and as individuals,can identify and resist the biases that currently This event comes after nearly a year of Pride Connection's fostering of exist.BEAUTIE leaders also facilitated presentations by and discussions meaningful monthly conversations on LGBTQ inclusion in the workplace and with outside experts through a virtual speaker series during Black History opportunities for employees of all kinds to share their experiences and those Month,covering important topics like mental health and longevity,physical of friends and family. health through nutrition and exercise and the relationship between the Black community and the Later this month,we'll recap the excitement of the Des Moines summit and healthcare system. prepare to celebrate Juneteenth,sharing the insights of fellow employees for Meanwhile,a major development for Pride Connection is coming just this each of these important events. week:the group's inaugural Professional Development Summit,hosted by To join BEAUTIE,email BEAUTIE@brkenergy.com and visit the MiclAmerican Energy in Des Moines this Friday,June 10,along with related BEAUTIE Yammer community. activities during Des Moines'Capital City Pride festivities over the coming To join Pride Connection,email PrideConnection@brkenergy.com and visit weekend.The summit will feature insightful keynote speakers,breakout the Pride Connection Yammer community. sessions on challenging topics,and opportunities for fellowship among the 150 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES (Potney" & fww�f lyfur k"W& For the past few years,many of us have been working either part-time or full-time from home.When working from home,there are additional steps you can take to keep you,your family and company resources safe. Join security advisor Marc Smith for an informative discussion on home network security,recognizing threats,and minimizing risks.Security advisors Brad Shellman and Lee Christi and physical security specialist Joshua Paddock will be available to answer questions about tools and techniques. Wednesday,June 15,at noon PT/1 p.m. MT t. Click here to join the meeting from your computer or , mobile device. rr a Z Image by Stefan Coders from Pixabay Stollf4t/ ock 464/4 1 yaw0 Berkshire Hathaway Energy is committed to a violence-free workplace and This event is open to all BHE employees and contractors.Save this has zero tolerance for acts of violence,threats of violence or intimidation meeting information to your calendar and plan to attend! on company premises or in its facilities,company parking lots,or at any Wednesday,June 8,at 10 a.m. PT/11 a.m. MT company event,function,client location or while on company business. Click here to join the meeting from your computer or mobile device. In light of recent events,Vic Slade from BHE GT&S and Stephen Silva from BHE will be presenting a live Teams training on our company policy,how to report violence and what to do during an active shooter situation. PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky MountainPower .� IN THE NEWS 1 (rukost" &ru fwy of f�4(a& fwo& With wildfires becoming more frequent and intense throughout our region, protecting the communities we serve while providing safe, reliable power is our highest priority. This week, Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power are hosting webinars to share our wildfire mitigation plans with customers and the public. Those plans include system hardening, enhanced vegetation management practices and expanded situational awareness. • • Watch the video below about our wildfire preparedness work. And to learn more,join one of our Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Webinars. PACIFIC POWER WILDFIRE SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS WEBINAR Monday,June 13, 3-4 p.m. PT— Please register to attend. ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER WILDFIRE SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS WEBINAR SAFE&SECURE Tuesday,June 14 from 4-5 p.m. MT— Please register to attend. PacifiCorp safety results as of 6/10/2022 https://you tu.beILThz Wo YGLRs RECORDABLE INCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? 19 TARGET � 23 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS • e YTD ON TRACK? 10 TARGET 28 (D ptafvo pma as raaha M &CIkop" Pacific Power customers in Oregon can charge their electric vehicles faster addition to the charging equipment rebates,Pacific Power also offers and get money back under a new set of rebates now available for those electric mobility grants and free technical assistance for organizations installing Level 2 chargers at their home or workplace. installing electric vehicle charging.The program provides a feasibility analysis for electric vehicle technology charging options,costs and best For residential customers, Pacific Power's new pilot program offers a practices for siting,installing and managing equipment. rebate of up to$500,capped at 75%of the total project costs,which can include the charging equipment,permits and any required electrical To apply for rebates,grants or technical assistance,customers can visit work. Income-qualifying residential customers earn higher rebates of up to pacificpower.net/ev. $1,000 with no percentage cap for the total project cost. Workplaces and organizations can earn rebates for making electric vehicle charging available for their customers,employees or tenants. Businesses can get up to$1,000 per port installed,capped at 75%of the total project costs,which can include the charging equipment, permits and any required � electrical work. ./ Multifamily housing property owners or managers can qualify for$3,000 per port installed,capped at 75%of the total project costs. _ To qualify for all rebates,charging equipment must be on Pacific Power's approved lists.These rebates are currently only available to __A 1 Oregon customers. _ Pacific Power makes it easier for drivers to choose electric by partnering with communities and businesses to install electric vehicle chargers. In DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (T" OCj (JgCilk C0Pi"VO4" (TGU'l/CAWA June 19,known as and human resources. Juneteenth,marks the He will speak on the history of Juneteenth,the sustained recognition of the anniversary of when holiday for some and the renewed interest in the holiday for others,and Celebrating enslaved African- how we can all marshal the spirit of Juneteenth to promote diversity,equity, Americans in Galveston, and inclusion in our personal and professional lives. Texas,were finally told they were free. Tuesday,June 14 at 9 a.m.PT/10 a.m.MT Despite President Click here to join the meeting from your computer or mobile device. Abraham Lincoln's BEAUTIE (Black Employees and Allies United To Inspire Equity), Berkshire signing of the Hathaway Energy's employee resource group for Black employees and Emancipation allies,invites you to deepen your knowledge,further your personal diversity, Proclamation on equity and inclusion journey,and build on our collective sense of belonging January 1, 1863,freed slaves in Galveston were not informed until June 19, by attending this presentation about Juneteenth. 1865—a year and half after emancipation. Anyone interested in joining BEAUTIE can send an email to Juneteenth has been celebrated regionally in communities for decades and BEAUTIE(cDbrkenergy.com and join the BEAUTIE Yammer community. officially became a federal holiday in 2021. To celebrate Juneteenth, BEAUTIE, in partnership with Inclusive Communities,welcomes guest speaker Barry Thomas to the group's ' • monthly meeting. I Thomas is a diversity,equity,and inclusion innovator and leader with nearly I 20 years of experience in educational leadership,training and development, Black Employees and Allies United To Inspire Equity CURRENTS I JUNE 13,2022 2 Ne Nemm vniVvtels tvo s to prlafwd pot"4skiv 4 lfaU PAC Women is excited to announce the return of the Professional PAC !%r� �/� V Partnership Program that will kick off later this summer.We are looking Promote. Affirm. Champion. for motivated individuals who wish to be part of this program,either as an advisor or protege. Please email Kim Leverich-Graham to request an application to apply as an advisor or protege byJune 30. Applying to be an advisor or protege(looking for 12 participants) Benefits of the Professional Partnership Program •Those who are interested in serving as an advisor or a protege • Enhances the sense of belonging. will be asked to fill out an application that will be reviewed by the • Builds communication,leadership and teamwork skills. PPP Committee. • Provides the opportunity to learn from one another. •The committee will review all applications and provide •Contributes to a positive,collaborative work environment. recommendations to potential advisors-proteges.Pairings may be done within and across departments,depending on the • Fosters cross pollination and idea sharing between departments. individual's preference. HEALTH AND SAFETY OP44/: ewe/, Alst" 04 toff k TEST YOURSELF WHEN YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS OR EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 Especially with newer variants of COVID-19,it is possible to be contagious °° y without symptoms or to have mild symptoms that could be due to another virus or to allergies. It's important to get tested so you can detect COVID-19 before you spread it to others. c r You should also get tested if you were exposed to someone with COVID-19.Test yourself at least 5 days after exposure,and if you test s negative,consider testing again 1-2 days after your first test. qb You can also test if you are going to an indoor event or gathering.This is especially important if you are gathering with individuals at risk of severe Fortunately,the COVID-19 pandemic has eased off from peaks in 2021 disease,older adults,those who are immunocompromised,or people who and early 2022,and public health organizations are starting to shift toward are not up to date on their vaccines. approaching COVID-19 like other illnesses.Following are practices that Self-tests for COVID-19 give rapid results and can be taken we should continue to use to protect ourselves and our loved ones during anywhere,anytime. this next stage of COVID-19. PacifiCorp's health and safety team has made some self-tests available STAY HOME WHEN SICK through your manager.You can also obtain free self-test kits at COVIDtests.gov,or purchase them in pharmacies and retail stores. It is now well established that illnesses can spread rapidly in workplace settings.The"new normal" is to stay home when we don't feel well. IF YOU TEST POSITIVE This represents a change for some people.Before the pandemic,working If you have a positive COVID-19 result,you are still expected to notify while sick may have been associated with being a hard worker or a reliable your manager and call a company nurse.The nurses will give you direction team member.Today,it's seen as more important to avoid spreading illness on returning to work. to others. MASKS STILL RECOMMENDED FOR SOME SITUATIONS Whenever you feel unwell for any reason,whether it's COVID-related or not,stay home so you can take care of yourself and keep your co-workers While masks are now optional almost anywhere you go,they remain healthy,too. an important measure to protect yourself and to prevent spreading COVID-19 and other illnesses. (continued) CURRENTS I JUNE 13,2022 3 (continued from previous page) Masks are still expected to be worn in healthcare settings, nursing VACCINATION, INCLUDING SCHEDULED BOOSTERS, IS homes and selected businesses.You should also wear a mask if STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, if you are at As with other diseases,you are best protected from COVID-19 higher risk for serious COVID-19 illness or live with someone who when you stay up to date with the recommended vaccines. is, or when you're in particularly crowded and/or poorly ventilated public spaces. Masks may also be worn when you or someone near you has a contagious respiratory illness other than COVID. Masks simply reflect a concerted effort not to get sick or spread illness to others. POLICY UPDATE �PrSSP. &ftti pt4oteffa Supply chain challenges and rising inflation are impacting supplier If you have any questions, please reach out to Joe Hickey and Justin pricing and the availability of core materials needed for our Lofley or a supply chain team member. business.To help ensure the delivery of materials needed to serve our customers,the following changes to procurement policy are effective immediately: X In • The bid requirement threshold has been raised from '• $10,000 to$100,000. �~ t • Non-compete documentation,approvals and forms are not V �' required for purchases less than $100,000. • The Request for Proposal (RFP) eCommerce tool Jaggaer is not required for purchases less than $100,000. • E-Auctions are no longer required for all bids greater than $100,000.The supply chain team and the business unit will _ together determine if an e-Auction is the best negotiation tool for an RFP. LEARNING OPPORTUNITY (��4yffie/ U fWjA l/� jytUf kokel fLAC&C'k For the past few years, many of us have been working either part- time or full-time from home.When working from home,there are additional steps you can take to keep you,your family and company resources safe. Join security advisor Marc Smith for an informative discussion on home network security, recognizing threats and minimizing risks. Security advisors Brad Shellman and Lee Christi and physical — -1 security specialist Joshua Paddock will be available to answer questions about tools and techniques. Wednesday,June 15, at noon PT/ 1 p.m. MT Click here to join the meeting from your computer or mobile device. CURRENTS I JUNE 13,2022 4 MAKE A DIFFERENCE P69&ta f ww Of ewot 6eq C sr� The Benefit Golf Classic is back in 2022!This year marks the tournament's 25th anniversary of supporting the Oregon Burn Center and the Burn Education and Prevention program. Hit the links with PacifiCorp employees, retirees,friends and family for a day in the sun and a fun round of golf in beautiful Hood River, Oregon. The Benefit Golf Classic is sponsored by PacifiCorp, IBEW Local — 125 and other area utilities. When: Saturday,June 25 Where: Indian Creek Golf Course, Hood River How: Register now at benefitgolfclassic.com. 160-pt , ait Volunteer at the 22nd annual Merwin Special Kids Day! Pacific Power partners with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to put on a memorable day of fishing and fun in the sun a^' �� r • for children with special needs. Games, educational booths,fun activities and a barbecue lunch are offered for all volunteers, participants and their families. Bring your family or friends!Volunteers are needed for: • One-on-one fishing with a child T �• • Registration • Parking • Pulling fish wagons to the weigh station • Weighing fish • Taking photos • And more! When: Saturday,July 9, 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. Where: Merwin Fish Hatchery—Ariel,Washington How: Email Todd Dinehart by July 6 to sign up PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION 1 1 C ws wtt ce"11,60t"& s4wit Employees from across Berkshire Hathaway Energy gathered for a weekend of learning •. .and engagement. Employees from Berkshire Hathaway Energy businesses across North America gathered in Des Moines, Iowa,June 10-12 for Pride Month events,including the first-ever Pride Connection Professional Development Summit. Attendees gathered for the summit on Friday,June 10,and many were later joined by friends and family at the Capital City Pride Fest on June 11 and the Pride Parade on June 12,each taking place in downtown Des Moines within sight of the Iowa State Capitol. SAFE & SECURE PacifiCorp's delegation at the Pride Connection Professional Development Summit gathered for a group PacifiCorp safety results as of photo with Bill Fehrmon,BHE president and CEO; 6/17/2022 Natalie Hocken,BHE senior vice president and general counsel;and Darla Zink,BHE chief diversity officer. RECORDABLE INCIDENTS y _ = YTD ON TRACK? 2 1 0 h � �P TARGET 23 "The Professional Development Summit was a fantastic opportunity for PacifiCorp employees to VEHICLE ACCIDENTS meet up with colleagues from across our fellow BHE companies to promote diversity,equity and inclusion in the workplace while learning more about the business case for building a culture of inclusion and belonging,"said Emily Weaver,DEI director at PacifiCorp. YTD ON TRACK? "LGBTQ employees can face challenges in the workplace,and at PacifiCorp,we seek to better I I understand and address the challenges experienced by our employees.The summit provided a forum for employees to share their stories and experiences,and also showcased how we're working to build a culture where all of our employees feel welcomed and empowered and can TARGET thrive in the workplace." 28 IJ Summit attendees heard keynote addresses from two experts on LGBTQ representation in business:Jonathan Levitz,special advisor to the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce,and Sharita Gruberg,vice president of economic justice at the National Partnership for Women and Families. (continued) (continued from previous page) Now Brian Townsend,Pride Connection Keynote speaker Keynote speaker President,AltoLink Jonathan Lovitz Shonto Gruberg Lovitz provided context on policies affecting LGBTQ employees and demonstrated the overwhelming business case for strong ► BHE participants before the Capital City Pride Parade,Sunday,June 12 diversity, equity and inclusion programming and specifically for LGBTQ inclusion, including through the promotion of supplier diversity. +� Later in the day, Gruberg provided data on the experiences of 1 LGBTQ people in the workplace and in society more broadly and '� •.1 offered insights on BHE's DEI policies, highlighting their significant strengths while also noting what else BHE's businesses can do to advance their DEI objectives, including ways to be more inclusive .. .77 - c of trans and nonbinary employees. Between the keynotes, summit participants joined breakout J sessions, including one on gender identity and pronoun usage and another on strategies LGBTQ employees use to manage their professional identity and how all of us can support LGBTQ the East Village with Pride Connection's distinct rainbow-colored employees bringing their authentic selves to work. drawstring bags across their backs. On Sunday, attendees marched in the Capital City Pride Parade, carrying Pride flags and banners representing MidAmerican Energy BHE volunteers at the Capital City Pride Fest,Saturday,June 11 and other BHE businesses. In addition to Pride Connection, other v employee resource groups oined the parade, including BEAUTIE, T�� � - _ g P l P g VETRN, InspirAsian, Our Familia (launching soon) and Energized Women. � Scott Thor, BHE president of operations, shared this video on Yammer of participants wearing their Pride Connection shirts and carrying company and ERG banners. "While the fantastic first professional development summit in Des _ Moines is behind us now,the collaboration and engagement are really just beginning," said Christian Marble, senior communications . • representative at PacifiCorp and Pride Connection treasurer. "There's a lot ahead for Pride Connection and plenty of ways to get involved until the next big event." On Saturday, employees and their families volunteered at the To join Pride Connection, email PrideConnection@brkenergy.com. Capital City Pride Fest and nearby at the Iowa Safe Schools You can also join the conversation on the group's Yammer page. Pride Tailgate, handing out swag to Pride revelers and providing a fun, inclusive space for students and Pride Fest patrons. At any given time, dozens of people could be seen walking around in (continued) CURRENTS I JUNE 20,2022 2 (continued from previous page) -" -"iPM CITY •°"" • PacifiCorp vice president of systems operations Erik BHE marchers before the parade with Brookhouse(right)with Josh Molyneux,business a MidAmerican Energy bucket truck readiness manager at MidAmerican Energy 7V ISM_ wwuf * Juneteenth, honoring the end of slavery in the United States,was • celebrated yesterday on June 19.The holiday came just over one I I year since BHE's own employee resource group for Black employees and allies, BEAUTIE (Black Employees and Allies United to Inspire Black Employees and Allies United To Inspire Equity Equity),was founded to build a more inclusive workplace for all. PacifiCorp colleague and BEAUTIE member Monica McDonald Black employees and allies. To join BEAUTIE, email shares her thoughts on the meaning of Juneteenth: BEAUTIE hosts BEAUTIEPbrkenergy.com and visit the monthly meetings to bring together BEAUTIE Yammer community. Juneteenth should give hopeto everyone that we, as citizens of • nation, can change for better. simplifiedEmancipation and black history are often in the United States of America.So much so,that I hadn't heard Therefore,Juneteenth reveals what the high s .. books gloss revolutionary - is rarely -� absolute. . must root out every festering holdout. But even then,that is merely �. the first st-. 14, representss>. rotation on freedom r.. Rehabilitation has not ended, but if we r5 �J;• look back,our • come a t'. long way. Be Proud. Monica McD• 1 1 senior assistant, I I development CURRENTS I JUNE 20,2022 3 POLICY REMINDER of/6"fife/ I 4�0"&A"I)fWt"&f �04 "Ivx wMAW A message from Ryan Flynn and Richard Garlish A current list of all affiliated Berkshire Hathaway companies is available on the intranet (PDF with attachments)and is updated TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES regularly. Please review the list to become aware of affiliated As a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company and companies. It is imperative that employees avoid purchasing from Berkshire Hathaway Inc., PacifiCorp has a large number of affiliate or approving transactions with affiliates unless review from legal companies. In accordance with federal and state law and regulations and regulation is obtained before transacting. governing transactions between regulated utility companies and affiliate companies, PacifiCorp's policy is to avoid transactions with PERFORMING SERVICES FOR AFFILIATES companies within BHE or Berkshire Hathaway Inc. unless there If you are asked to perform services to support BHE or is a business justification and the transaction is reviewed before its subsidiaries other than PacifiCorp,you must use proper execution by the business unit's legal and regulation departments. time accounting. This policy applies to any business owned or controlled in whole or Time keeping and recording must be initiated if any support in part by BHE or Berkshire Hathaway Inc. extends beyond one hour in any calendar year. Upon meeting PacifiCorp employees must seek products or services from other the threshold,or if the threshold is likely to be met, a work competitively priced vendors for the goods or services they need order number should be identified for purposes of tracking time. before choosing to transact with an affiliate. If you are aware that the beneficiary of the affiliate work is All transactions with affiliates must be reviewed for legal and outside of BHE or its subsidiaries, please advise PacifiCorp legal regulatory compliance before signing any contract or otherwise and accounting. initiating the transaction, by filling out an Affiliate Transaction Also, regulators have approved certain transactions between Review Form and submitting the form to the identified members PacifiCorp and BHE and its subsidiaries to allow for the sharing of the legal and regulation departments.Additionally,all employees of administrative services under the Intercompany Administrative are expected to follow the company's Procurement Policy and to Services Agreement.The IASA applies only to BHE and its contact the appropriate procurement staff for help in determining subsidiaries. If you become aware that an affiliate transaction is which vendor to use. proposed that is outside of BHE, please contact the PacifiCorp PacifiCorp accounts payable, card administration and procurement legal or regulation department immediately. have controls in place to prevent some unintentional purchases • Intercompany Administrative Services Agreement from affiliated companies. Employees must, however, be aware of affiliated companies to avoid other types of affiliate transactions. MUTUAL ASSISTANCE—TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN AFFILIATES Several states also have state-specific affiliate transaction rules,such There is also an intercompany mutual assistance agreement in as California's "Rule II(B)"Affiliate Transaction Rules,which relate place to allow for the exchange of utility-related goods, services to transactions with other businesses owned or controlled by BHE or Berkshire Hathaway Inc.operating in California. PacifiCorp's and specialized resources for temporary emergency purposes, or the emergency interchange of equipment or goods between compliance is audited annually.Affiliate transaction regulations also PacifiCorp and certain Berkshire Hathaway Energy subsidiaries. affect the sharing of information,corporate support services, real estate, business development and customer relations responsibilities Further information regarding the intercompany mutual assistance between affiliates. PacifiCorp is also prohibited from assigning its agreement is available on the intranet at this link: customers to an affiliated company or receiving the assignment of • Intercompany Mutual Assistance Agreement customers from an affiliate. SUMMARY PacifiCorp may not advertise on behalf of or jointly with its affiliates and may not provide services or discounts to the customers of an If you become aware that a transaction has occurred or is affiliate unless they are provided to all customers.Any negotiation contemplated with a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, please contact involving a PacifiCorp affiliate or an affiliate's customers must receive PacifiCorp legal or regulation immediately and prepare and submit prior review by PacifiCorp legal and regulation departments. the form linked above. Further information regarding PacifiCorp affiliate transactions is Ryan Flynn Richard Garlish available on the intranet at these links: Senior Vice President and Vice President,Government Affairs and • Affiliate Interest Memo Chief Legal Officer General Counsel • Affiliate Transactions Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power CURRENTS I JUNE 20,2022 4 IT UPDATES POW& Nak IT supports employees'remote work options with company-issued equipment and will IT supports company equipment only;employees must work with their service resolve computer,network or application issues as if you are in the office.Check out the providers for any issues with internet and phone service. Remote Work IT Support FAQ to learn more about IT's role and your responsibilities Employees are responsible for abiding by company cybersecurity policies and ensuring when working remotely. equipment is connected to the network to receive security patches and updates. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: If you have questions,please contact the Enterprise Service Desk at 503-813-5555 or •Employees must complete the Remote Worker Hardware Request form if they 801-220-5555. are working remotely full time.IT will update our records so we know how to best support your employee if they have issues with company hardware or systems. IT will also use this information to assess existing equipment and ensure each , employee has what they need to complete their work. R •Employees who work from home part time can use their company laptop;however, ' peripheral equipment,such as a printer,is not provided.IT provides the following ®® equipment,or a combination thereof,to employees who work remotely full time: r —Laptop —Up to two monitors —Keyboard and mouse —Docking station HEALTH AND SAFETY A)hm ffiw4a rwf, go- June 19-25 is Lightning Safety Week Use these safety tips to protect yourself and your The best defense is to avoid lightning.Here are some outdoor safety tips that can help loved ones from lightning. you avoid being struck. There's no safe place outside when thunderstorms are in the area.If •Be aware.Check the weather forecast before participating in outdoor activities. you hear thunder,you are likely within striking distance of the storm.The National •Seek shelter immediately,even if caught out in the open.If you are caught in an open Weather Service reminds everyone:When thunder roars,go indoors. area,act quickly to find shelter. Too many people wait far too long to get to a safe place when thunderstorms approach. •If you are out in the open water and a storm rolls in,return to shore immediately.If Unfortunately,these delayed actions lead to many of the lightning injuries and deaths in you are unable to return to shore,boats with cabins offer some protection. the U.S.Use these tips to stay safe indoors and outdoors when lightning is lighting up Don't stay in open vehicles or structures.During a thunderstorm,avoid open vehicles the sky like motorcycles and golf carts and avoid open structures like porches,gazebos or baseball dugouts.These won't protect you from lightning. LIGHTNING:WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Avoid tall structures,such as telephone poles and trees;lightning tends to strike the •NO PLACE outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area. tallest object around. •If you hear thunder,lightning is close enough to strike you. •When you hear thunder,immediately move to safe shelter:a substantial building with electricity or plumbing or an enclosed,metal-topped vehicle with Lightning is�.,ttei than the surface of the Sun windows up. •Stay in safe shelter at least 30 minutes after you hear the last sound of thunder. and can reach temperatures around INDOOR LIGHTNING SAFETY •Stay off corded phones,computers and other electrical equipment that put you in ' , ' ' • direct contact with electricity. •Avoid plumbing,including sinks,baths and faucets. •Stay away from windows and doors and stay off porches. •Do not lie on concrete floors or lean against concrete walls. OUTDOOR SAFETY TIPS When Thunder Roars Q Although no place outside is safe during a thunderstorm,you can minimize your risk by assessing the lightning threat early and taking appropriate actions. .Wm PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky MountainPower MW 7 r7-1 • !! PACIFICORP !! Rocky Mountain Power IN THE NEWS JUNE 27, 2022 A)4(ac, �� ss �� INSIDI THIS ISSUI puffe-*(/fast 04 In The News 1 PacifiCorp's wildfire mitigation procedures were put into practice in Southern Utah June 17-19. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 3 Due to elevated wildfire conditions and a storm front forecast to bring high,gusty winds, Rocky Mountain Power on Thursday began advising customers in Cedar City and Iron County of Cybersecurtiy potential service interruptions. Travel Expenses 5 When a combination of dry fuels,gusting winds and other wildfire conditions is forecast,the company may proactively shut off power in targeted areas to reduce the risk of a utility-caused Policy Reminder wildfire.The developing weather conditions were forecast to last between Friday and Sunday in areas of southern and central Utah. Sustainability At Work 9 "Our system is built to withstand most weather events, but extreme weather is unpredictable and can cause damage in any season;" said Curt Mansfield,senior vice president, power delivery. "Public safety is our highest priority,and we are prepared to take measures to reduce the chance of a wildfire:" The Emergency Coordination Center was opened to proactively manage the situation,and teams SAFE & SECURE across the company were involved in putting the wildfire mitigation protocols to work:T&D PacifiCorp safety results as of operations,system operations,emergency management, meteorology,engineering and asset 6/24/2022 management,customer service and communications all coordinated to manage through the weather event. Thanks to advanced notice from the company meteorologists, Rocky Mountain Power quickly RECORDABLE deployed personnel and resources from outside the area to inspect lines and monitor weather impacts to the system in southern Utah. YTD ON TRACK? "The meteorology team's forecasting and modeling capabilities helped us get out ahead of the storm," 20 Mansfield said."We were monitoring 56 circuits with 28 circuits forecast to hit thresholds for a possible TARGET The Emergency Coordination Center was activated 2 June 17 to manage the company's response to a high wind event that could have resulted in wildfire. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? 12 _ TARGET 28 (continued) (continued from previous page) proactive de-energization,and with advanced notice were able to deploy the "When we were unable to reach the other two,we coordinated with local resources to get eyes on them. emergency responders to do a wellness check and make sure they were "Our access to Utah's network of wildland cameras also gave us valuable prepared for whatever the weekend might bring" real-time information;'he added."With that increased situational awareness, In the end,conditions didn't meet the threshold required to proactively shut we were able to make very well-informed decisions about when and where a off power for most customers.(Eight commercial customers were proactively proactive de-energization might need to happen:' disconnected based on weather conditions and field observations) But the The communications team worked hard to alert customers of the potential company considered the event a successful implementation of the wildfire for a proactive power shutoff and encouraged them to be prepared with mitigation program that's been three years in the making. an outage kit and plan.The customer care team took extra steps to assist "I couldn't be prouder of our teams and the program we have in place," customers who depend on electricity for medical support. Mansfield said."We took a lot of lessons learned from this weekend and have "We had four customers in the potential power shutoff area who have some important improvements to be prepared for future events,but the great electricity-dependent medical needs;'reported Adrian Wright,manager, coordination and response during this event proved our capability to safely and customer service mission control and workforce planning."We were able reliably serve our customers even in times of emergency." to contact two of them to make sure they have a plan in place for a power outage. Nwatv 64&fV11(/rf Pew towarcf % S &&k4auten The winning project for the Pacific Power Safe Communities Award was ' A presented to the"Integrated Environmental Sensor for Thai Agricultural - � - Application"by students Samantha Arroyo Villanueve,Bryson Giotto,Shelby Westerberg and Aspen Eagle. Ask � The project is a tool that generates accessible environmental information in�� I a farming community in Thailand.The physical device collects sensor data such as temperature,humidity and rainfall from multiple locations across a _ farming area and sends the data to an online server.Online software then automatically presents the data in a way that is easy for the general population of Thailand to read and use.The goal of the system is to provide transparency Pacific Power presents the Pacific Power Safe Communities Award to the"Integrated M and insight into environmental effects of organic farming practices for Environmental Sensor for Thai Agricultural Application."Left to right are students Bryson Gotto, Samantha Arroyo Villanueve,Shelby Westerberg,Pacific Power regional business manager consumers and the general public. Adam Kohler,and PacifiCorp engineers Jade Smith,Shaun Akers and Tessa Adkins. The device came in a hardened weatherized case,used solar panels for power, and had an easily interchangeable battery.The project also came at a very Pacific Power was the presenting sponsor for Oregon State University's low cost($300) making it potentially widely deployable in remote areas.The 2022 Engineering Expo June 3.The annual College of Engineering event gives judges felt that with a few modifications,such as adding longer battery life, engineering students from OSU a chance to display and present their senior increasing the communications link and adding an anemometer,this project projects for friends,family and industry professionals. could be deployed in many of the remote locations served by Pacific Power. The 2022 Engineering Expo featured 230 projects designed by students The ability to inexpensively collect instantaneous weather data at hundreds attending the Corvallis campus and online students from all over Oregon and of locations within our service area would boost our ability to predict and around the world.The projects ranged from a face mask that doesn't fog up understand changing weather conditions,which could assist the company's glasses to a system converting plastic waste to energy. wildfire preparedness and mitigation program,ultimately making our communities safer. This year's Expo was the first in-person presentation in three years,and an estimated 3,000 people attended the event.The expo website,which featured a Pacific Power sponsor recognition logo and weblink,logged over 1,000 visitors as well. As the presenting sponsor,Pacific Power reviewed all the engineering projects and selected a project for the inaugural Pacific Power Safe Communities Award.The award was presented to the project that had the most potential • M �� to help make lives in our community safer. lb PacifiCorp engineers listen to o student present his project"Evacuation Drill Participation Three Pacific Power engineers participated as judges for the award and App".Left to right are engineer Tessa Adkins,student presenter David Koff;engineer Jade reviewed dozens of projects that fit the criteria before making their selection. Smith and engineer Shaun Akers. CURRENTS I JUNE 27,2022 2 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (futafwtit�o�A&vt vS to-Mf More details will be upcoming about the next steps in our company's DEI journey. Pf In the meantime,all employees are invited to connect with ERGs during their l * 1140, monthly meetings and on Yammer.Contact information is included below. I Black Employees and Allies United To Inspire Equity This month has been monumental for PacifiCorp's ongoing diversity,equity and inclusion journey,with celebrations of meaningful occasions including Juneteenth BEAUTIE hosts monthly meetings to bring together Black employees and Pride Month and reflections on the experiences of employees in the workplace and their allies,typically on the second Thursday of each month,9 a.m. and beyond.Colleagues shared,in their own words,what Pride signifies to them PT/10 a.m.MT.To join BEAUTIE,email BEAUTIE@brkenergy.com and the meaning that juneteenth brings in the life of the nation.The first Pride and visit the BEAUTIE Yammer community. Connection Professional Development Summit brought employees from across Berkshire Hathaway Energy's businesses to Des Moines,Iowa,for learning and engagement.And InspirAsian presented an incisive look at the problem of hate against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and shared interrupting strategies and oil actionable steps to take when witnessing hate.The events of June showcase how intersectionality is crucial to understandingPacifiCorp's DEI journey,and to creating workplaces where every employee can thrive and feel a sense of belonging. Intersectionality underscores how multiple characteristics overlap or intersect in the experiences of marginalized groups and individuals.More broadly,the term has also Ins irAsian come to show how diverse groups are interrelated and have shared interests in 1 building more inclusive and supportive spaces. Asian and Pacific Islander Employees and Allies Members of each employee resource group can identify commonalities in the experiences of their fellow ERGs,while also learning about and empathizing with what makes each group and person distinct. InspirAsian meets monthly to bring together API employees and their Intersectionality shows how PacifiCorp benefits a great deal from the variety of allies,typically the third Wednesday of each month,9 a.m.PT/10 a.m. employee resource groups that have been founded and built up by colleagues,and MT All are welcome to join by contacting InspirAsian@brkenergy, those that will soon be formed,including Our Familia,an employee resource group com.Visit their Yammer community for more. for Latino,Latina and Latinx employees and allies. These spaces give diverse employees representation and a voice,enable them to bring their authentic selves to work,and provide the psychological wellbeing that comes from the presence of supportive networks. They also offer all employees opportunities to learn from their colleagues and open up about their own stories and experiences.During the numerous monthly meetings that ERGS have held over more than a year,participants have spoken up or written comments explaining how these groups enhance their experience in the Promote. Affirm. Champion. workplace,whether they are members of diverse groups or are joining as allies. DEI director Emily Weaver explains why PacifiCorp has a great deal to look forward to: 0 'As we celebrate the wonderful events of June and look ahead to even more success for our ERGS and for our diversity,equity and inclusion journey,the PAC Women is a platform to increase the visibility of women within excitement from employees has been incredible.Next,we'll build on the successes the company and create a network and space for women and of our ERGS and continue fostering the shared community and safe spaces that supporters of women to thrive.To get involved,contact pacwomen@ together they've created.We'll also prepare key efforts that will greatly benefit both pacificorp.com and visit their Intranet page. our DEI journey and our broader'attract and retain'objectives:learning how to identify and interrupt microaggressions,conducting employee listening sessions to help us understand our strengths and opportunities for growth,and encouraging everyone to self-identify their demographics and make their voices heard" (continued) CURRENTS I JUNE 27,2022 3 (continued from previous page) '= PRIDIF 1110V45' ► 1 I CONNECTION1101i N111 - 1 1 Pride Connection brings together LGBTQ employees and allies, VETRN promotes a company culture and environment that positively including through monthly meetings,typically the fourth Wednesday of promotes inclusion and engagement of our current and future veteran each month,9 a.m.PT/10 a.m.MT.To join Pride Connection,email employee and spouse population.To get involved,contact them at PrideConnection@brkenergy.com.You can also join the conversation Veterans Employee Resource Group and visit their Yammer page. on the group's Yammer page. CYBERSECURITY iV & &W�to 9 etkffa ettC*tw Pk&ft 1 Our recent phishing education campaigns have seen higher than usual • Spelling and grammar errors—If an email message has obvious failures with colleagues clicking the links or opening attachments on phish spelling or grammatical errors, it might be a scam.These errors are test emails.This is risky behavior and could expose the company,our sometimes the result of awkward translation from a foreign language, customers or our co-workers to a cyberattack.That's why these violations and sometimes they're a deliberate attempt to evade filters that try to are subject to disciplinary action.* block these attacks. Any time you receive an external email,slow down and look for indicators • Generic greetings—An organization that works with you should know that it might be phishing—whether real or a test.The banner at the top of your name,and these days it's easy to personalize an email. If the email the email contains some reminders and prompts to help. starts with a generic"Dear sir or madam"that's a warning sign that it Whenever you see an email with this banner,pause and look carefully at the might not really be your bank or retail website. message. Be sure it's real and safe before you click or take any action. Mismatched email domains—If the email claims to be from a reputable company,but the message is being sent from another email domain LEARN TO SPOT A PHISH like Gmail.com, it's probably a scam.Also be watchful for very subtle The best defense against phishing attacks is awareness and knowing what to misspellings of a legitimate domain name.Like microsOft.com where look for.Here are some common ways to recognize a phishing email: the second"o"has been replaced by a 0,or rnicrosoft.com,where the • Urgent call to action or threats—Be suspicious of emails that claim "m" has been replaced by an"r"and an"n"These are common tricks you must click,call or open an attachment immediately.Often,they'll of scammers. claim you must act now to claim a reward or avoid a penalty.Creating a • Suspicious links or unexpected attachments—If you suspect that an false sense of urgency is a common trick of phishing attacks and scams. email message is a scam,don't open any links or attachments that you • First time or infrequent senders—While it's not unusual to receive an see.Instead,hover your mouse over(but don't click)the link to see if email from someone for the first time,especially if they are outside our the address matches the link that was typed in the message. organization,this can be a sign of phishing.When you get an email from Learn more about how to catch a phish by visiting our company's Phishing somebody you don't recognize,take a moment to examine it extra Program page,which lists the Phishing Policy, Phishing FAQ,a handy Phishing carefully before you proceed. Quick Reference job Aid and the[INTERNET] rule. THIS MESSAGE IS FROM AN EXTERNAL SENDER. Look closely at the SENDER address. Do not open ATTACHMENTS unless expected. Check for INDICATORS of phishing. Hover over LINKS before clicking. Learn to spot a phishing message CURRENTS I JUNE 27,2022 4 TRAVEL EXPENSES K"& rawbursamtrav& &fvjfe*s(, The Internal Revenue Service has increased the standard mileage reimbursement and Corporate Card Policy,which provides details on reimbursement for use of rate for employees operating a personal vehicle for business purposes.This your personal vehicle while on company business. unusual mid-year change results from the rising cost of fuel. If you have questions or need help with business expense reporting,contact The new standard reimbursement rate,effective July 1,is 62.5 cents per mile. Corporate Card Help. Be sure you have read and are familiar with the company's Purchase,Expense POLICY REMINDER As you process and file company records,please remember that all records • Records should be stored in a manner that allows them to be located created,received and used at PacifiCorp,regardless of type or medium, easily,keeps them safe from damage,destruction or deletion,and provides are company property and are to be managed,stored,and retained in adequate security and access controls. accordance with applicable legal,regulatory and operational requirements • Destruction of records should be appropriately documented,approved and as documented in the PacifiCorp Records Management Policy and the processed as described in the PacifiCorp Records Destruction Policy and PacifiCorp Records Retention Schedule. in the Procedures for the Destruction of Official Records. Employees are responsible for complying with these policies,which include Questions regarding these policies,procedures,guides,forms or record the following: retention requirements should be directed to Records Management or • Employees should know what records their department is responsible to Carole DuLong at 503-813-6296. for creating,using and retaining and should ensure that these records are created,completed and used accurately and appropriately. SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK UTCM-ffi& pfllp koltv &h&0- Mqvr ffic/AW Help improve air quality in Utah by driving less and driving smarter. Utah's 2022 Clear the Air Challenge begins Friday,July 1!This month IR - long competition encourages individuals and businesses to reduce vehicle DRIVE DDWX YOUR MILES emissions by choosing TravelWise transportation strategies like driving an electric car and teleworking. LETS KEEP THIS Join the Rocky Mountain Power team,and let's show other Utah businesses, our customers and co-workers the positive power of our collective action. PERFECTLY Log in at cleartheairchallenge.org to get started. Questions?Check out the FAQs at cleartheairchallenge.org. F- - For help registering with the Rocky Mountain Power team,contact Sustainability Team member Ian Hoag. mi WHEN YOU TAKE THE CHALLENGE.WE ALL WIN- PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky MountainPower I POWERINGa4 4 'Oe, f PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power IN THE NEWS J U LY 5, 202210��� PoWal-q brc*k qraw4 m 64avog Scuffi INSID [ IRIS ISSU[ PacifiCorp leaders joined government officials, community leaders and project partners In The News 1 in Wyoming June 27 to break ground on the Gateway South transmission project, a key segment of the company's Energy Gateway transmission expansion project. Career Development 3 The new 416-mile, 500-kilovolt Gateway South transmission line will extend from the Aeolus Substation near Medicine Bow,Wyoming,to the Clover Substation near Sustainability At Work Mona, Utah. Make A Difference 4 The new transmission segment, coupled with the completion of the Gateway AENINOTON West D.1 segment,will enable MONTANA the interconnection and integration of new renewable ,.WA M,N� resources, allow moreEF SAFE&SECURE efficient and reliable use of ; =' � PacifiCorp safety results as of existing generation resources, CALIFORNIA c . : 7/1/2022 and ensure compliance NEVAOA `` ��ACwr na M..•,n. �• COLORADO I with reliability and network N....ran,mar..,•. T _...• .� .E .....rRECORDABLE performance standards. —N>••--M .E,m'E wNomn Among those turning YTD ON TRACK? ceremonial shovels at the ARIZONA NEW NExlco groundbreaking were: 2� • Gary Hoogeveen, Rocky Mountain Power president TARGET and CEO The Gateway South transmission segment will cross through Wyoming,Colorado and Utah. 23 • Stefan Bird, Pacific Power president and CEO • Wyoming Governor VEHICLE ACCIDENTS Mark Gordon • U.S. Senator John Barrasso YTD ON TRACK? • Carbon County Commissioner Sue Jones 13 I'PacifiCorp's investment in transmission is opening a new chapter in expanding and modernizing the regional energy grid. This generational infrastructure reboot will play a part in one of the nation's greatest energy system updates since rural electrification;' TARGET Hoogeveen told the crowd at the groundbreaking ceremony. 28 "Along with increasing the reliability of Wyoming's transmission network,transmission additions allow the interconnection of the additional generation resources our (continued) (continued from previous page) customers will need in the coming years—including evaluation of potential carbon-capture projects and the pursuit of advanced nuclear and energy storage with TerraPower, among other technologies in our diversified clean energy strategy." �r "As the largest private grid operator in the Western U.S.,we're �1 uniquely positioned to develop and connect new transmission into an integrated system that delivers opportunities both locally and throughout the region," Bird said in the ceremony's closing remarks. r (Left to right)Rocky Mountain Power president and CEO Gary Hoogeveen,U.S. �►,, Z PocifiCorp leaders,elected officials and project partners Senator John Barrasso,Wyoming Gov.Mark Gordon,and Pacific Power president i`- : gathered near Medicine Bow,Wyoming,to break ground and CEO Stefan Bird each spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony k, on the Gateway South transmission segment. "At the heart of our long-term vision is a 21 st-century energy system that's robust,resilient and supports growth and vitality in the �• , # communities we serve. 1 " r "We're improving our network's ability to handle extreme weather and enhance the energy resilience of our communities,while continuing to deliver reliable power to our customers at prices below national averages. 4 "It's a two-part solution;" he continued."We need the physical t infrastructure to keep up with growth, move energy to where it Shovels are turned,officially breaking ground on a major transmission project and marking a big step _t is needed,and build more reliability and resilience.And we need toward on expanded,modernized energy grid. l innovation—managing the grid in ways that unlock as much value for our customers as possible. pr6p6w" �0swwaftc*t With 2022's first 100-degree days on the horizon —or in the During hot weather,the company takes daily steps to keep electric rear-view mirror—everyone is feeling the heat of summer.That service reliable for our customers by monitoring which substations includes our electrical system, both from rising temperatures and and circuits have the highest use, identifying any potential trouble increased customer demand for electricity. spots and implementing solutions,generally by the following day. Electric systems are sensitive to temperature, so the conditions Company engineers, meteorologists and system operators keep a that impact the electric system the most come during consecutive close eye on area weather forecasts as well. "Understanding the days when 100-degree highs are coupled with nighttime climate and customer needs help us provide reliable electricity temperatures that do not cool below 70 degrees. during this peak season," said Curt Mansfield, senior vice president, The demand for electricity typically peaks on hot summer weekday power delivery. afternoons. That's the same time power is needed to operate the "We've also taken steps for grid hardening, in particular since last summertime irrigation systems and the ever-increasing number of summer,to prevent overloading at the substation level.We are air conditioners. confident about our network's readiness for this summer." (continued) CURRENTS I JULY 5,2022 2 (continued from previous page) At the end of each summer,the company reviews how the electrical system performed, and last year we identified 104 improvement projects that were completed prior to the 2022 summer season.Those projects include: • Increasing system and distribution capacity • Installing new equipment such as switches,voltage ,t regulators and transformers i • Balancing and reconfiguring the electrical pathways serving customers in specific areas ' Customers can also take steps to stay comfortable and save Using portable fans to stay comfortable is a simple energy during the summer season. Pacific Power and Rocky way to save energy in the heat ofsummer. I Mountain Power offer Wattsmart'D tips, programs and incentives for customers to increase their energy efficiency at home and in the workplace, particularly during the summer months. • Operate the clothes dryer and dishwasher at night. Visit the company's website at Top 10 Summer Energy-Saving • Set the thermostat as high as comfortable (for example, 78 Tips (pacificpower.net) or Top 10 Summer Energy-Saving Tips degrees or higher when at home) (rockymou ntai n power.net) for energy-saving ideas, including: • Tune up air conditioners each year and clean or replace • Keep curtains and blinds closed during the day. filters monthly. • Open windows during cooler evening hours. CAREER DEVELOPMENT #*f um, of *(/ Pf coffwd potw&qg pf,few PAC Women has extended the application deadline to July 15 for the Professional Partnership Program kicking off this summer. Any employee across the company may apply to participate in this mentorship program either as an advisor or a protege. If you're a motivated individual who would like to further your PACprofessional development, please email Kim Leverich-Graham to fu request an application by July 15. MIM BENEFITS OF THE PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Promote. Affirm. Champion. • Supports our core value of Employee Commitment by equipping employees with the resources and support they need to be successful. • Enhances the sense of belonging by providing employees a trusted expert to consult and seek advice from. • Builds communication, leadership and teamwork skills. • Fosters cross pollination and idea sharing between departments. • Empowers employees to steer their own career development. • Increases employee morale and may decrease employee • Provides the opportunity for employees to learn from turnover rate. one another. • Presents a strong recruiting tool among new employees. • Contributes to a positive, collaborative environment within the company. CURRENTS I JULY 5,2022 3 SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK UTOW*6 efl4p toth, Help improve air quality in Utah by driving less and driving • Working from home? Log each avoided commute! smarter. Every trip saved is a chance to win a prize! • Use active transportation and bike instead of driving. • Carpool with co-workers. • Combine errands into one trip, also known as "trip chaining." CLEARTHE AIR • Log every electric vehicle trip (personal or company car—e-bikes count,too!). DRIVE DOWN YOUR iMiLES� • Use public transit. • Find more ideas in these TravelWise strategies. You could win a weekly or grand prize! Join the Rocky Mountain Power team in Utah's 2022 Clear the Once you've registered, log your miles and trips saved at Air Challenge! This month-long competition encourages cleartheairchallenge.org. Each entry you log on the challenge website everyone to reduce vehicle emissions by choosing TravelWise gets you one entry into our weekly drawing! transportation strategies. For Week 1,the prize is a$200 REI gift card. Outfit yourself for The challenge started July 1 (it's not too late to register!) and extends active transportation (i.e. biking)! through July 31. Here are a few of the ways you can participate: Questions? Contact RMP Sustainability Team member Ian Hoag. MAKE A DIFFERENCE chqv && of ckf&V Save the date and join the fun at Pacific Power's annual golf tournament! _ All proceeds from the tournament are donated to United Way as part of our Community Giving Campaign. Friends and family are welcome to play! When: Friday, Sept. 9—7:30 a.m. sign-in and breakfast pastries. Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Lunch and awards follow. Where: Glendoveer East Golf Course (14015 NE Glisan t MIff Street, Portland) IC Entry Fee: $100 per golfer—includes green fee, power cart, range balls, drink tickets, breakfast pastries and lunch ` To register: Contact Rick Dunn, 503-813-6294 RockyPACIFICORP Pacific Power i14 aLi "00- POWERING • • • • GREATNESS PACIFICO Pacific PowerRP Rocky Mountain Power IN THE NEWS JULY 11, 2022 NWA&M 9ftv4 bwv ct 60" OPIAAM INSIDI IRIS ISSUI (0 &AV" In The News 1 In the second quarter of 2022,the PacifiCorp Foundation awarded $781,161 to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 2 education-related programs and organizations across the six states we serve. Grant checks are being delivered to 182 nonprofit schools, literacy programs, higher-education Career Development scholarships,workforce development and STEM education initiatives. Sustainability At Work 3 The PacifiCorp Foundation,the company's charitable arm, invests in the growth and vitality of our communities by making grants in four quarterly cycles to help ensure the funding meets a broad range of needs: • Education/STEM • Environment and community enhancement • Arts and culture SAFE&SECURE PacifiCorp safety results as of • Health,wellness and social services 7/8/2022 Education initiatives receive a strong focus because at PacifiCorp we believe in the power of education—and STEM in particular—to create a lifetime of opportunity. RECORDABLE Following is a sampling of the second-quarter grants that are helping to fund educational programs and opportunities for learners of all ages and backgrounds in each YTD ON TRACK? of our states. 20 CALIFORNIA—A$5,000 grant from the Pacific Power Foundation went to Oregon- California Resource Conservation and Development Council's STEM in the Summer TARGET program. This program supports over 600 Kindergarten to 8th grade students in 13 �� summer camps to engage in Science Technology Engineering and Math curriculum. For example, "How to be a Biologist" is an experiential curriculum specifically geared to intrigue younger students into pursuing a career in STEM. IDAHO—The Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation received $10,000 from VEHICLE ACCIDENTS the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation to help provide K-12 educators with STEM YTD ON TRACK? classroom kits and teacher training.These Eastern Idaho educators, primarily from rural school districts,will attend 4-day i-STEM institutes at College of Eastern Idaho and 13 Idaho State University to learn new skills and topics that will enhance STEM learning in their home districts. Educators return to their classrooms with relevant skills and hands- TARGET on teaching materials like programmable robots, 3D printers, maker-lab equipment, 28 modeling and prototyping materials, and engineering tools and supplies. OREGON—$8,500 from the Pacific Power Foundation went to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley serving Josephine County. Funds will support Project Learn: Focus (continued) (continued from previous page) on Academic Success and Socio-Emotional Wellness, which uses a youth-centered learning approach in which flexible learning activities are designed to respond to an individual's unique GREAT FUTURES START HE, strengths, needs and experiences. Providing quality enrichment programs like STEAM Club helps to close the opportunity gap between low-and high-income youth, helping them stay on track - for academic success. The Mar Lou+, *on UTAH—The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation granted $10,000 y, •• • to PBS Utah to fund acquisition and broadcast costs of PBS Kids �' 24/7 channel,which also reaches parts of Wyoming and Idaho. PBS Kids sparks curiosity and a love of learning, helping prepare every child for success in school and life.Through PBS Kids 24/7 Alan Meyer(right),director,commercial accounts and channel and livestream, families have anytime/anywhere access to community relations,delivers a foundation grant to Boys proven educational content. From social-emotional skills through &Girls Club of the Rogue valley in Grants Pass,Oregon. series like Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood and Arthur to early math, science and literacy concepts introduced by shows like Odd Squad, inclusive student body to overcome the social, cultural, economic Peg+ Cat, Nature Cat, Ready Jet Go!, and Super Why, PBS KIDS and geographic barriers that limit access to higher education. content is designed to support the development of the whole child. WYOMING—A$5,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Power WASHINGTON—The Pacific Power Foundation provided $5,000 Foundation is funding scholarships for Western Wyoming College's to fund five $1,000 scholarships to support students at Heritage Powerline Technology Program. This new program will provide University pursuing STEM areas of study.The need for scholarship students in Rock Springs with the real-world knowledge and skills support is high at Heritage University, located on the Yakama they need to apply for apprentice positions in the electric utility Reservation, as over 97% of the students qualify for and rely on industry.The scholarships will assist with tuition, fees and personal financial aid. These scholarships will empower a multi-cultural and equipment needed for the program. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION 14, ,SGrOil" Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? Disability Pride Weaver shares her journey in Month is celebrated each July and serves as a month to uplift, getting to a place where she felt empower and join together to recognize and celebrate the comfortable disclosing her disability uniqueness of those within the disability community. to colleagues in the workplace: For Emily Weaver, diversity, equity and inclusion director, Disability "For years, I hid my disability—I Pride Month is about education, representation and accessibility have lupus,an autoimmune disease awareness—and is deeply personal. —because I feared differential 'As an individual with a disability that can be fairly debilitating treatment, harassment, a lack of (1 and unpredictable, I'm happy that there is a month designated as access to opportunities and even Disability Pride Month—a time for us to recognize and celebrate discrimination.At the time, I did not our differences,whether that may be a visible or invisible disability. realize how exhausting it was to hide It is our differences and the acceptance and celebration of our my disability,which is a big part of differences that make us stronger as a company and community." my identity. But it was exhausting hiding that I have lupus— so exhausting! A powerful way to celebrate and recognize our differences is by sharing our lived experiences.With that said, it can be an incredibly "After years of hiding my disability in the workplace, I began sharing personal and difficult decision for a person with a disability to share my non-apparent disability.And in sharing it with others, I found a their story. community of colleagues with a wide spectrum of disabilities.This community encouraged and empowered me, ultimately helping me (continued) CURRENTS I JULY 11,2022 2 (continued from previous page) navigate the workplace.Not only have I found and developed relationships with people in the disability community,but I have also found allies who amplified my voice and uplifted me in times when I could not do it on my own,especially during a lupus flare:' As we continue our diversity,equity and inclusion journey at PacifiCorp and take time this month to recognize and celebrate Disability Pride Month,let us also take time to reflect upon,and commit to the continued work that must be done to advance equity and inclusion for those within the disability community k6:14 and for all employees. The Disability Pride flag represents various disabilities If you are an individual with a disability and need workplace accommodation, including those that are undiagnosed,physical,sensory, mental,developmental,and non-apparenbinvisible. please reach out to disability services at disability@pacificorp.com or 800-455-6363. CAREER DEVELOPMENT fiJMtCt jfttW -P&1&Vt&M PAC Women has extended the application deadline to July 15 for the Professional Partnership Program kicking off this summer.Any employee across the company may apply to participate in this mentorship PAC program either as an advisor or a protege. Promote.Affirm.Champion. If you're a motivated individual who would like to further your professional development,please email Kim Leverich-Graham to request an application by July 15. SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK UTOM*& Onp kolt to �� C Help improve air quality in Utah by driving less and driving smarter.Every trip •Carpool with co-workers. saved is a chance to win a prize! •Combine errands into one trip,also known as"trip chaining." f •Log every electric vehicle trip(personal or company car—e- bikes count,too!). THE! A •Use public transit. �. •Find more ideas in these TravelWise strategies. DRIVE DOWN YOUR MILES You could win a weekly or grand prize! Once you've registered,log your miles and trips saved at cleartheairchallenge.org. Join the Rocky Mountain Power team in Utah's 2022 Clear the Air Challenge! Each entry you log on the challenge website gets you one entry into our This month-long competition encourages everyone to reduce vehicle emissions by weekly drawing! choosing TravelWise transportation strategies. Watch for drawing winners announced on Yammer every Monday! The challenge started July 1 (it's not too late to join the team!)and extends through July 31.Rocky Mountain Power is currently in 5th place.Let's crack the Top 3 and For Week l the prize is a$200 Best Buy gift card.Equip yourself to enjoy your ride on public transitl aim for first! •Working from home?Log each avoided commute! Questions?Contact RMP Sustainability Team member Ian Hoag. • Use active transportation and bike instead of driving. PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky MountainPower r L • • • AW � Y Pacific Power Ago . Rocky Mountain Power IN THE NEWS , ; 2022 INSIDI In The News 1 � Svsa�i�+r�v�s Pacific Power and the Washington Department o f Fish and Wildlife helped Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 3 give kids with disabilities a day of fun and fishing at the Merwin Fish Hatchery. Hundreds of the local youth who came out for Merwin Special Kids Day on Saturday,July 9 in CyberSecurity Woodland,Washington,took home brand new rods,reels,tackle and commemorative t-shirts.A Sustainability At Work 4 few of them brought home prizes for the biggest catch and nearly everyone ate a hot dog. But even more important,after a few hours at the Merwin Fish Hatchery,they went home with fresh rainbow trout on ice,powerful memories and maybe a few fish stories to tell. "Our goal here is to make sure every person leaves happy and with a smile on their face,"said Todd Dinehart,vice president of employee experience. PacifiCorp has hosted Merwin Special Kids Day for two decades with the Washington SAFE&SECURE Department of Fish and Wildlife.One day each summer,employees and retirees join community groups at the hatchery east of Woodland to help kids with disabilities and their families fish from PacifiCorp safety results as of wheelchair-accessible ponds. 7/15/2022 "They just want to show you what they've accomplished and you know,it's pretty cool,"said Kevin Young,of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife."I think everybody should,at some RECORDABLE point in their life,volunteer their time at this kind of event" Because of COVID,this year marked the first Merwin Special Kids Day since 2019,and Young said YTD ON TRACK? he expected a bigger crowd than usual. In previous years,families have traveled from as far south 21 as Salem and as far north as Olympia to spend a few hours at the hatchery. Many of the kids are patients at Doernbecher Children's Hospital,Shriners Hospitals for Children, Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital, Kaiser Kids and other health care providers.Some are in TARGET wheelchairs—diagnosed with spina bifida,cerebral palsy,cancer or other serious illnesses. 23 Families often return year after year and for many,a day at the hatchery provides a much-needed break from hospitals and doctor's offices and an opportunity to focus on what they can do,rather than what they can't. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS Many of the kids have never dropped a hook in the water,much less provided their family with a fish dinner.Their sheer,unguarded delight is what keeps dozens of volunteers coming back each summer. YTD ON TRACK? "I go because I love it that kids have this opportunity,"said Shelley Zoller, HR service center 13 manager,who's been volunteering since 2016."There are a lot of kids who don't get an opportunity to even get outside the city,to be out and about.So it's really great for them to be out in a place that they otherwise wouldn't be able to go." TARGET • This year,PacifiCorp volunteers were joined by volunteers from Cowlitz County Fire District I,Fish 28 First,Klineline Kids Fishing Nonprofit,Edge Rods,Southwest Washington Anglers,Swift Community Action Team and the Vancouver Wildlife League.Vendors included Bob's Sporting Goods,Corwin Beverages,Fisherman's Marine and Outdoor,Koldkist and Sportsman's Warehouse. (continued) CURRENTS I JULY 18,2022 1 (continued from previous page) In addition to serving up lunch and handing out T-shirts,volunteers accompanied each participant and their family to one of the two ponds stocked with roughly 6,000 trout that the hatchery cultivated especially for this event. The volunteers helped bait hooks, hold the rods and reel in the catch,if necessary.They also cleaned and packed the fish in ice.The limit was five fish per kid. But the fish were so easy to see from the sides of the ponds and the kids ` were so laser-focused on their catch,they could have been there all alone, like a solitary angler standing at river's edge,happy to spend the day withr a rod and a reel. Young,Zoller and their fellow volunteers wouldn't have it any other way. While the kids were focused on the fish,everyone else was watching the kids,waiting for the magic moment when they pulled their line out of the — water with a glistening trout dangling on the hook. "The kids are so proud of getting a fish,"Zoller said. Young agreed."It's a great experience,and not just for the children;'he said. "It's a great experience for the adults who get to help them out and volunteer their time to come out and do this kind of event.It's very humbling." rum" i. r CURRENTS I JULY 18,2022 2 16ff qctlmdy&r4o t The Pacific Northwest Lineman Rodeo returns to Portland this weekend! Pacific Power journeyman and apprentice linemen will compete against electrical workers from across the West in activities that showcase their speed, safety and trade skills and celebrate their i pride in the profession. A flag ceremony opens the rodeo,followed by competitive events in which lineworkers are scored on ability, safety, neatness and time. Events include pole climb, hurt-man rescue, and two "mystery events" (announced the day of the rodeo) that simulate typical line work, such as transformer replacement. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer at the rodeo (register here) or just come out and enjoy a fun-filled, action-packed day that includes kids' activities,food trucks, raffles and vendor booths. • i All proceeds from the raffle and merchandise sales go to the Oregon _ Burn Center at Legacy Emmanuel Hospital. See you there! I /� Pacific Northwest Lineman Rodeo Saturday,July 23 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Linneman Substation (3490 W Powell Loop, Gresham, Oregon) Questions? Contact Kevin Freeman, 503-280-2702 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (h�'ofm wa t6a'SS i�&&.t di "fact y An important component of creating an inclusive work environment • Use clear language that does not rely on idioms or culturally is ensuring that all employees have equitable access to and ability to specific concepts. participate in workplace activities.A common workplace activity for •Add a signature line to your emails to ensure the intended recipients employees is communicating via email. can easily identify your role and contact information. Considering the number of email communications exchanged daily, it is a good practice to ensure that our emails are accessible to the intended This link from Microsoft Support includes a video and written recipients,which may include people with limited or no vision. instructions for implementing these settings.These are simple and actionable steps each of us can take to remove potential barriers from Here are examples of small yet meaningful actions we can take email communications,ensuring our emails are accessible and inclusive to increase accessibility and inclusivity for our colleagues when for everyone. communicating via email: • Use simple sans serif fonts like Arial,Calibri,Segoe or Franklin Gothic Book.Avoid italics,fancy script,or decorative fonts with )) curly edges. • Use 12-point font or larger. '■�� • Use a font color that contrasts with the background. Using a • • light-colored font on a white background,for example, is difficult for readers to see. �)) • Be concise and use shorter sentences and paragraphs,when possible. • Use inclusive language and avoid language that could be perceived as excluding particular groups of people. CURRENTS I JULY 18,2022 3 CYBERSECURITY N& ivanoNeAv Safeguarding personal data in the digital age is a problem for everyone.A recent poll by Ipsos on behalf of Google found that 84% of Americans are at least somewhat concerned about the �r •' ' security of the personal information they fork over on the internet. Despite this,fewer of us actually follow good cybersecurity practices. Sixty-five percent admit to using the same password for different accounts,about one in five use passwords that can be easily guessed • (PASSWORD,anyone?), and 52% use personal information like family names or birthdays as part of their passwords. • One in three Americans in the survey also say they've shared a password with someone else or know the password to another The Federal Trade Commission offers simple, clear steps to help you: person's account. • Secure your devices Meanwhile, more than one-third of Americans—37%—say that their • Secure your accounts online data has been compromised. • Protect your home network Protect your digital privacy • Protect yourself on public Wi-Fi By making a few simple changes to your devices, accounts and • Report identity theft security practices,you can guard against unwanted attempts to Check out the tips and tricks at access your data and protect your personal information. Protect Your Personal Information and Data. SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK 06(p-ffic/ Onp&Olfn Thanks to all who have joined the Rocky Mountain Power team in the Clear the Air Challenge!This annual month-long competition encourages everyone to help improve air quality in Utah by using smart transportation strategies to reduce vehicle emissions. CLEAR THE AIR The challenge started July 1 and runs through July 31.So far the Rocky Mountain Power team has saved nearly 10,000 pounds of CO2 by driving less and driving smarter! It's not too late to join the team! Register now at cleartheairchallenge.org L-11DRIVE DOWN YOUR MILES and start logging your trips and miles saved! AL Here are a few of the TravelWise strategies to try: •Working from home?Log each avoided commute! You could win a weekly or grand prize! Each time you log a trip saved at cleartheairchallenge.org,you get another • Use active transportation and bike instead of driving. entry into our weekly drawing. •Carpool with co-workers. Look for the winners announced every Monday on Yammer. •Combine errands into one trip,also known as"trip chaining." For Week 3,the prize is a$200 Smith's gift card.Groceries are covered as •Log every electric vehicle trip(personal or company car—e-bikes count,too!). you"trip chain"your errands! • Use public transit. Questions?Contact RMP Sustainability Team member Ian Hoag. PACIFICO •.wer 0 jab IN THE NEWS 1 Pw At P&Atpwon A new solar project is generating clean,renewable energy in Carbon County,Utah,this week. Rocky Mountain Power representatives joined project partners Greenback Renewable Energy and rPlus Energies at a commissioning ceremony July 12 to celebrate the completion of the Graphite Solar project and the benefits it provides for the area. • Construction of Graphite Solar involved installing 1.5 miles of transmission lines and 257,700 solar modules.The project included 273,800 hours of construction labor,supports ongoing local jobs and generates increased tax revenue for the community while expanding the region's contributions to America's clean energy landscape. "It's very special that we can play a role in Carbon County's legacy of power production,"said Charles Wheeler,Greenback CEO. With a power capacity of 104 MWdc/80 MWac,the Graphite Solar project has begun delivering renewable energy to a Meta data center(the company that owns Facebook,Instagram and WhatsApp) in nearby Eagle Mountain,helping the social media giant power its data center SAFE &SECURE operations exclusively with renewable energy. Corp safety results as ofacifi PacifiCorp has a 15-year power purchase agreement for the Graphite Solar project on behalf of Pacifi 022 Meta.The contract was developed under the company's Schedule 34 green energy tariff,which helps sizable energy consumers source renewables to meet their clean energy targets. "Rocky Mountain Power is committed to helping our customers and the communities we serve to RECORDABLE meet their renewable energy goals,"said Merlin Rushton,regional business manager in Price,Utah. "Projects like this are a demonstration of our company's commitment to expand energy choices YTD ON TRACK? for our customers and manage the transition to a 21st-century electricity network:" 21 for the adults who get to help them out and volunteer their time to come out and do this kind of event.It's very humbling." TARGET 23 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? 13 TARGET 28- - The recently completed Graphite Solar project in Wellington,Utah,is supplying clean energy to Meta's Eagle Mountain data center. CURRENTS I JULY 25,2022 1 IN THE NEWS Utfnaf&" A/ & Rocky Mountain Power's Subscriber Solar program gives Utah customers another way to access solar power even if they can't afford or don't want solar panels on their rooftop. The program allows customers to "subscribe"to get their electricity from a 20-megawatt solar plant consisting of 81,840 panels near Holden, Utah. Customers can subscribe in 200-kilowatt-hour blocks to offset their energy usage or choose full coverage,where all of their energy use is billed on the Subscriber Solar rate. All blocks sold out quickly when the Subscriber Solar program was introduced, but blocks become available when customers move or opt out.There are currently 40 blocks available for subscription. See the impact Subscriber Solar customers made last year.The numbers tell an impressive story! 2021 at-a-glance 2021 Monthly Generation At Our Holden, Utah,Subscriber Solar Plant As a vital member of the Subscriber Solar community, 6 you're helping to make a significant and positive impact here in your community. The numbers tell an 5 impressive story. larp ----Last year: On average,we generated 4.2 million kWh a month-———- 4 2,409 residential customer meters subscribed 17,693,077 kWh supported ' 817 business/community meters subscribed ; 29,668,623 kWh supported 81,840 solar panels year Holden, U I 1 48,263,412 kWh of solar energy generated 0 $50,147 donated to low-income programs JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC �O=o7 impactWhat is the of • generation from 81,840 That's like taking Charging Planting panels? 7,584 4.55 billion 590,630 cars off the road smartphones trees SUBSCRIBERSO R The 26-megawatt(MW)Pavont Solar III Project located in Millard County,UT CURRENTS I JULY 25,2022 2 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION The,PVA)a I&0�ctvt& 9 0, This DEI Champion Spotlight series recognizes employees and the impactful work they do to advance diversity, equity and inclusion at PacifiCorp and within our communities. Our first feature spotlights Abbie Rice, PacifiCorp Foundation administrator, and Jessica Augustus, community partnerships program manager. A4 Abbie and Jessica, thank you for being our first spotlight story! Can you share a bit about yourself and your role at PacifiCorp? Jessica: My history at PacifiCorp dates back to 2008 when I started out in our customer and community communications department,which provided a great knowledge base of our company objectives, programs and customer relations. I then moved on to my current role in 2015, managing community partnerships and philanthropy throughout Oregon,Washington and California.Through this position, I have the pleasure of overseeing our corporate d philanthropy program and serving as the local contact for the Pacific Power Foundation. Abbie: I have had the pleasure of serving as the PacifiCorp foundation administrator since October 2021.Through this position, I manage the Foundation's quarterly grant cycles and support the Foundation's employee engagement initiatives, including the Matching Gift Program, Global Days of Service and Community Giving Campaign. My career has centered on empowering individuals, nonprofits and other entities to make a difference in the community, including serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine,working as a project manager at a consulting firm supporting nonprofits and foundations, and leading fundraising efforts at a local nonprofit that provides recreational opportunities to individuals with disabilities. It's a true joy to continue this trajectory by supporting the Foundation's grant recipients and PacifiCorp employees' philanthropic efforts. What can you tell us about the PacifiCorp Foundation? Abbie:The PacifiCorp Foundation is one of the largest utility-endowed foundations in the United States and does business as the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation in Utah,Wyoming, and Idaho and as the Pacific Power Foundation in Oregon,Washington,and California.The Foundation's mission,through its charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of the communities served by Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power. Jessica:The PacifiCorp Foundation is essentially the philanthropic arm of the company. For more than three decades,the foundation has worked shoulder to shoulder with the communities we serve. When you hear the terms "diversity, equity and inclusion," what comes to mind? What do these concepts mean to you? Jessica: First off, it would be the recognition of differences, respect for those differences,and empowering everyone to be their true authentic selves. It's also about helping provide access, opportunity and advancement for underrepresented groups.The nature of my work gives me the opportunity to be educated daily,and that education never stops. Abbie: Fresh off an incredible experience in Des Moines, my mind goes immediately to my time at the Pride Connection Professional Development Summit and the related activities.The weekend brought BHE employees with diverse perspectives and experiences together to learn from, support and celebrate one another. My time in Iowa made it clear that diversity, equity and inclusion are not just buzzwords at BHE. The experience also propelled me to get involved in a number of additional employee resource groups so that I can continue to educate myself, be a strong ally and lead with purpose here at PacifiCorp,and I encourage others to do the same! (continued) CURRENTS I JULY 25,2022 3 (continued from the previous page) The PacifiCorp Foundation is providing incredible opportunities to advance diversity, equity and inclusion within our communities. Can you share an example of how the Foundation is advancing DEI in our communities? Abbie:When the grant review team considers the applications we receive,we are always looking for organizations and projects promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in our communities. During our most recent cycle,the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation awarded a grant to the nonprofit organization American Indian Services whose mission is to provide scholarships and educational programs to Native American students in need while ensuring their cultural values are preserved.The project we helped fund was a six-week summer school at Utah State U niversity-Bland i ng that challenges students in the 7th through 9th grades by immersing them in the worlds of STEM. Jessica: From a holistic standpoint,when it comes to community giving at PacifiCorp,we continually use a DEI lens. During the pandemic, we provided funding to several food banks that predominantly serve women, children and seniors.We have provided scholarships for racially diverse students pursuing engineering degrees and have supported the LGBTQ+community through grants for mental healthcare and domestic violence resources. Anything else you would like to share with us — a favorite quote or some words of wisdom? Abbie: "Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you:'—Ruth Bader Ginsburg Jessica: "We should all know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry,and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color."—Maya Angelou A big thank you to Jessica and Abbie for being our first featured DEI champions.We appreciate all they are doing to advance this important work in our communities! If you would like to share the work that you or a colleague is doing to advance diversity,equity and inclusion, please contact Emily Weaver, diversity, equity and inclusion director,to be featured in our DEI champion spotlight series. DIVERSITY" • INCLUSION AT PACIFICORP HEALTH AND SAFETY S wwa Our bodies are roughly 60%water,so even the slightest dehydration � - T can negatively affect how we function,from energy levels to digestion # : and even immunity. Staying hydrated also improves our body's ability to absorb nutrients _ and supports our digestive system.Adequate water intake is important for healthy gastrointestinal functioning,as it helps break _ • down food and keep you "regular," according to the Mayo Clinic. '' Increasing water intake has even been shown to improve the condition of our skin. Also consider the mental boost: Even mild dehydration is linked to more fatigue, less alertness and a worse mood. .. �, • _ (continued) CURRENTS I JULY 25,2022 4 (continued from the previous page) What's the right amount of H2O for you? Inventory for hydration: Nutritionists and doctors recommend that you find your base-level 1.The best indicator of whether you're adequately hydrated is H2O requirements by taking your body weight and dividing by the color of your urine and how often you go.The Mayo Clinic two. For example, someone who weighs 160 pounds would need explains that pale yellow is the goal. If your urine is darker yellow, about 80 ounces of water per day based on normal daily activities in get some water into your body ASAP. temperate climates. 2.Check for dehydration by pinching the skin on the back of your However,when environments change and workload increases,an hand. If your skin snaps back right away, congratulations—you are increase in water intake is warranted. adequately hydrated. If your skin is slow to return to its normal • Know your baseline hydration level before you adjust your water state, it's time to head to the water cooler. intake.Track your water intake for a few days at moderate activity 3. If you're not thirsty,you are most likely hydrated. However,this levels to get an idea of your normal intake. doesn't mean you should ease up on your fluid intake.You're • Increase your water consumption three to four times when working eventually going to get thirsty, and once that happens,you're outside in temperatures of 90 degrees or higher already dehydrated. • When working in higher temperatures, drink two to four cups (18- Some final tips: 32 oz) each hour, divided into fifteen-minute increments instead of If you're the type of person who thinks plain water is,well,too plain, guzzling large amounts periodically.Avoid consuming more than 48 experiment with different temperatures and tastes. oz per hour regardless of body weight as this begins to affect your Keep track of water intake with simple,free apps: electrolyte balance through the kidneys. • Sodium levels may drop for several reasons as we age. For example, • Water Reminder(free on Google Play) certain medications and medical conditions can put us at risk for low • Water Tracker Waterllama(free on App store) sodium levels.As you hydrate in hotter weather, make a conscious . Water Drinlc Reminder(free on Google Play) effort to take in some sodium by eating a salty snack. SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK Lct t0 07�1i �UtPr �� Cv�Pr ll/� �U[gU�� Prr It's not too late to join the Rocky Mountain Power team in the Clear the Air Challenge! Help improve air quality in Utah by using smart 'i transportation strategies to reduce vehicle emissions! The challenge runs through July 31, and you can still join the team and log all your emissions-avoiding trips for the month. Register now DRIVE DOWN YOUR MILE at cleartheairchallenge.org for a chance to win prizes! • Working from home? Log each avoided commute! • Use active transportation—bike instead of driving. Don't miss out on your chance to Win! • Carpool with co-workers. Each time you log an avoided trip at cleartheairchallenge.org,you get another entry into our weekly drawing! • Combine errands into one trip—also known as "trip chaining." For Week 4,the prize is a$200 Amazon gift card. Skip the trip—curl • Log every electric vehicle trip up at home and shop online! (personal or company car—e-bikes count,too!) After the close of the challenge,winners for the grand prize and • Use public transit. various category prizes will be announced. • Find more ideas in these TravelWise strategies. Questions? Contact RMP Sustainability Team member Ian Hoag. PACIFICORP 0 �.. .:.: '�.•� .ice'-:.i"'.:r ...01 .� PACIFICORIP. Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power IN THE NEWS AUGUST 1, 2022 bw 0411 e4c&ewa&O-Uatwa ffireir'-Jw k6tk RODEO to tG� _ The 2022 Pacific Northwest Lineman Rodeo took place July 23,bringing together lineworkers from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 4 Oregon,Washington, Idaho and other western states.The event was sponsored by Pacific Power, Portland General Electric,IBEW Local 125,IBEW Local 659 and Clark Public Utilities,and occurred Employee at the PGE Lineman Substation in Gresham,Oregon. Speed pole climbing and hurt-man rescues were just two among several competitive challenges that Compliance Reminder 6 lineworkers faced off in during the event,with teams of journeypersons and apprentices showcasing Security 6 their speed,safety and trade skills while celebrating their pride in the profession.While lineworker and apprentice competitions were top billing,the rodeo also offered fun for the whole family,with concessions and activities for kids available. In addition, proceeds from raffle and merchandise sales benefited the Oregon Burn Center at Legacy Emmanuel Hospital. SAFE&SECURE Results from the rodeo can be found at the Pacific Northwest Lineman Rodeo website, for the Lineman,Apprentice and Pre-Apprentice categories. PacifiCorp safety results as of 7/29/2022 Check out a few images from the festivities below: RECORDABLE INCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? 21 TARGET 23 1 , VEHICLE ACCIDENTS IS Now YTD ON TRACK? 14 TARGET l� 28 all (continued) CURRENTS I AUGUST 1,2022 1 (continued from previous ..• VPACIFKPOWER 1� I♦ PPN t; i LL .: 1 1 4, r ;. euvVi4af wc& k4d,164 dt&_*& C1186k pa. Tim Hemstreet, managing director of renewable energy . development, posted on Yammer recently about the 'T Foote Creek 114V facilities in Carbon County, Wyoming. Below is taken from his post: _ We've reached another milestone in our efforts to produce more renewable energy for customers from existing wind resources with the •••• first foundation being poured this week for the repowered Foote Creek - II-IV facilities in Carbon County, Wyoming. While not the largest wind resources in our fleet, the combined Foote Creek Rim projects (84.75 MW), including the recently repowered Foote Creek I facility, are the y' highest capacity factor wind resources in our fleet. Despite start-up challenges and parts limitations, diligent efforts by Wind Operations allowed Foote Creek I to hit an amazing capacity factor of 60.1 percent (interconnection limited) for the 12 months ending April 2022 — well exceeding expectations and increasing the generation output of the Foote Creek I site by 75 percent since repowering. ��y Cheers to a great team of folks across the Company (Renewable Resources/Wind Operations, IRPNaluation, Regulation, Legal, Treasury/ Accounting/Tax, Procurement, and many others) who've played a role ��, '�,,' ' V. in getting the Foote Creek II-IV project to this stage. Photo credit: Ben 7 Parker, Project Manager. A student-run foundation recently helped the fire station in Jacksonville, Oregon obtain vital equipment for their operations, thanks to the support of Pacific Power. As reported by KDRV NewsWatch 12, the nonprofit Josephine County Foundation, run by local high school students, provided a grant of$76,000 to the Jacksonville Fire Station for the purchase of a compressor, extractor and exercise equipment, all to help the station I, enhance vital operations for their citizens and neighbors.In addition,the support included a$10,000 grant from Pacific Power for the purchase of a a new backup generator to keep the station and emergency operations , center reliably powered during emergencies. "It is extremely important;" noted Alan Meyer, one of Pacific Power's ' directors of commercial accounts and community relations. KDRV notes that the Jacksonville Fire Station lost power in 2020 during the Almeda Fire,underscoring the importance of the backup generator. During that time, firefighters and volunteers had to rely on flashlights and radio equipment to function, even as hundreds of people escaping the fire came into town. L But with the support of the Josephine County Foundation and Pacific Power, the fire station can plan with greater confidence for future emergencies, with their new backup generator in place to ensure continuity of operations. CURRENTS I AUGUST 1,2022 3 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION v In the daily use of language, many people might take for granted the Here are a few ways to promote gender identity pronouns they use to refer to others, and that others use to refer to inclusivity in the workplace: them. But mindfulness regarding the use of pronouns is an important . Be mindful when making assumptions about others.You may perceive way to promote respect for and inclusion of our colleagues, customers that an individual identifies with a certain gender, when they actually and others who may identify as LGBTQ, including nonbinary, intersex don't. Get to know others before referring to them with he/him and gender-nonconforming people. or she/her pronouns; if you aren't sure of someone else's gender Statistically, most people identify with the gender that aligns with the identity, you can refer to them with they/them pronouns or by sex assigned to them at birth, but that's not true for everyone. Data using their name. indicates that: • Never intentionally misgender someone when they have made their • About 1.6% of all U.S. adults —and over 5% of adults younger than personal pronouns clear. If you misgender someone by mistake, 30—identify as transgender,or those whose gender identity does not simply apologize. align with the sex assigned to them at birth. • Add your personal pronouns to your email signature—this is a way • Nearly 2%of the population,or one out of every 50 people,identifies to make your own pronouns clear,and to signal your participation in as intersex, or those whose sex characteristics do not fit the typical a more inclusive workplace. gender binary of male and female. Jane Doe • More than 1 million nonbinary adults live in the U.S.—those whose Sr. Business Analyst gender identity aligns with neither male nor female, or with both. jane.doe@pacificorp.com Personal pronouns: she/her Because of the diversity of gender identity and experience in our Gender identity inclusivity is more important than ever, and the communities, it's important to be inclusive and respectful when it comes respectful mindfulness and use of personal pronouns among colleagues to trans, nonbinary, intersex and gender-nonconforming neighbors. And is a key way to promote it. Together as a community, PacifiCorp will in that way,the respectful and appropriate use of pronouns speaks to the continue to promote workplaces that empower all employees to heart of PacifiCorp's diversity,equity and inclusion journey—by extending succeed and thrive in welcoming environments, as its diversity, equity a simple yet essential courtesy to others. and inclusion journey continues. EQUITYDIVERSITY - INCLUSION AT PACIFICORP CURRENTS I AUGUST 1,2022 4 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS rqk 0,*V 6,jfMta broqA- (J%y4 P76 A new survey conducted on behalf of luggage company Samsonite Check your balance and use your benefits found that 65%of full-time workers in the U.S.say they urgently need a Did you know you stop accruing PTO if you reach the cap of 1.5 times vacation from work,while 56%say they feel burned out at work. your annual accrual? Stay on top of your PTO balance and make sure However, of the employees surveyed, nearly 75%say they've used less you're using the benefits you've earned! than half of their paid time off(PTO) for the year so far. And 20% say Paid time off and floating holiday balances can be viewed on your they don't have any PTO scheduled in the next three months. payroll statements, on the intranet Employee Self-Service tab PacifiCorp offers generous PTO—and the flexibility to use it—for good under "Available Time Off Balances;' or in SAP using the ZHROFF reason. Taking time away from work allows you to decompress and transaction code. recharge your mind and body. It can lead to better sleep, more energy, To check your annual allocation and cap(based on years of service),see and a renewed sense of well-being. the Personal Time Program document on the intranet. Even small breaks from work can make a big difference in our overall health and wellness. TAKE /� V C THE C Are you ready to give yourself a break?Take the "Road To PTO" quiz, /`�I\C . C which tests how urgently you need time off from work, challenges the culture of hustle and burnout,and encourages all of us to use our PTO for a well-deserved vacation. 'IPAcir-ICORP The Road to PT0 . 1111111 . 0 Do you feel like you have too many Do you often find responsibilities at� yourself daydreaming work to take PTO. .x about somewhere you'd rather be? p ; Does a lack of peer Do you feel like you I'1e®�.p ' or organizational could have a more support make you healthy and rewarding feel like you can't work-life balance? take PTO? Do you find yourself battling the'Monday Do you frequently Blues'when the Do you feel engage in work even weekend ends? uncomfortable outside your normal asking for ! scheduled hours? time off? s 14 Do you often Do you feel that worry that you are unless you have not completing or something planned achieving enough (a event, IF YOU ANSWERED `YES' to take PTO? event,etc.)you Do you keep shouldn't take a countdown your PTO. 1-3 4-6 7-10 to the next You're in a good It may be time to You urgently long holiday place,but don't take a look at need to take weekend wait too long to that calendar and PTO and should schedule your plan time in the plan time next vacation. near future to oft as soon Plan it early! take your PTO. as possible. CURRENTS I AUGUST 1,2022 5 COMPLIANCE REMINDER C(P9a*nb& ftf 00 BCSI is information that could be used to gain unauthorized access As we collaborate with colleagues—both within our organization and or pose a security threat to a BES Cyber System or other OF cyber across multiple Berkshire Hathaway Energy businesses —we need to assets at critical facilities, such as desktop computers, servers,firewalls, remain mindful of the information being shared.While OF information switches and substation relays. Examples of BCSI may include: protection programs vary by business,the following guidelines apply to ALL businesses and their affiliates: • Passwords to shared accounts • Network diagrams with IP • Firewall rules addresses and host names • DO NOT share BCSI in Teams • Full baseline configuration • Security configuration g information, such as IF ' DO NOT share files stored in OneDrive that contain BCSI information Physical security perimeter drawings and network addresses • DO NOT share BCSI in cloud-based Share Point sites • SharePoint sites that are created and stored on premise may contain BCSI and need to be tracked in accordance with company BCSI repository procedures. If you have questions, contact Theresa Andres, information compliance analyst. For general questions related to BCSI or standards, or if you need assistance determining whether your data contains BCSI, contact Scott Hill, CIPS compliance director. SECURITY A message from BHE Global Security Operations 3 404B B A Have you ever heard of smishing or vishing? Even if you've never heard these words before, it's likely you have received one of these variations on phishing and recently, there has been an increase of smishing on company phones. Smishing and vishing are similar to phishing,but rather than using email, you get an SMS text or voice call with an appeal that requires "urgent" attention by either clicking on a link or calling a number. You may If you suspect a smish or vish, never click the link or call the number see these scammers mimicking your internet, cell, credit card or other provided.Go directly to your account online or call the appropriate number providers. published by the real provider to check the status of your account. People are more likely to trust a text than an email, so these types of You can report these scams to your provider and to the scams are often successful.They are usually after your information, not Federal Trade Commission. just your money. PACIFICORP 0 • I I ' IN THE NEWS A, : 1 W&"pow*folk SCdq/SPr&"f (isk &44 A long-anticipated event had hydro scientists high-fiving along the North Umpqua River July 22. Video cameras caught the first Pacific lamprey to pass upstream through the fish ladder on the Soda Springs Dam since the ladder opened in 2012. It was likely the first lamprey to pass Soda Springs since the dam was commissioned in 1952. 'This is the news I've been waiting for since the ladder was installed;'said Kelly Coates,natural resources director for the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe,and co-leader of the South Coast Lamprey regional working group that is tracking the management of lamprey habitat and populations. The fish ladder,which hundreds of salmon and steelhead have been using to pass Soda Springs Dam each year since the facility was built,was designed with lamprey in mind.The project features a continuously sloped,smooth concrete floor and long smooth curves at each turn and underwater edge.This allows lamprey to use their suction-disk mouth to hold position in the ladder between swimming bursts. SAFE&SECURE Lamprey are an ancient species that have evolved along with salmon in the Pacific Northwest. PacifiCorp safety results as of They are culturally important to Northwest tribes,and play a role in filtering water and providing 8/5/2022 nutrients to the river ecosystem. Young lamprey live in river sediments for 5-10 years filter-feeding on tiny items before they smolt RECORDABLE and,similar to salmon, migrate to the ocean to grow and then return as adults to spawn. To support that natural life cycle,the lamprey need to be able to travel through dams like Soda Springs. YTD ON TRACK? "That's why it's so satisfying to see this first lamprey;"said PacifiCorp environmental scientist Rich Grost. 21 "There are very few records of lamprey in the Soda Springs area—180 miles from the ocean—so to see one joining all the salmon and steelhead using our ladder is a special reward after decades of effort" TARGET 23 1, VEHICLE ACCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? � 15 TARGET 28 f Because the lamprey swam along the bottom,images of it are The fish ladder at Soda Springs Dam,which is part of Paci fiCorp's unclear,but its identity was undeniable to the scientists reviewing 194-megawatt North Umpqua Hydroelectric Project. the video footage from the fish ladder window counting station. lamprey graphic courtesy of vecteezycom CURRENTS I AUGUST 8,2022 1 PW Grow to-bdra C&AW 4ckis M S'R)qtPaayCa PacifiCorp contractors installed a new debris boom on the portion of Swift Reservoir above the Swift Camp boat launch the week of July 25. The company gave the public advanced notice of the new boom, which alters some navigation on the reservoir, and thanked the recreational ists who enjoy Swift Reservoir for their patience during this brief inconvenience and for practicing safe boating. a The debris boom, which will remain in place year-round, will help = _ PacifiCorp manage and remove large woody debris that comes downstream and can accumulate in this area of the reservoir,endangering boaters and the operation of the dam and the Swift fish collector. Each year, PacifiCorp collects any suitable large logs with attached root systems taken from the reservoir and makes them available for stream habitat enhancement projects within the Lewis River basin downstream from Swift.Large logs can also be used for terrestrial habitat structure on the 15,000-plus acres that PacifiCorp manages for wildlife habitat. Woody debris on Swift Reservoir—photo by Corey Barnes via Flickr Did you know PacifiCorp owns and manages recreation sites around our hydroelectric facilities and waterways across seven states? Hiking, camping, boating, fishing, picnicking and more await visitors this summer, and our commitment to environmental stewardship and safety helps preserve outdoor fun for generations to come. Explore our parks and recreational areas at: www.pacificorp.com/community/recreation.html. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Oq 40W6 , 6�4 tfl,4 "Sim visit 04 At PacifiCorp,we are making strides in our continued work of building an These five objectives guide us as we continue the intentional work to inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees, build an inclusive culture. ensures everyone feels valued, respected and empowered, and enhances Diversity, equity and inclusion is truly a journey, and to be successful in the connections we have to the communities in which we live and work. this journey,we must all engage, learn and grow together.Although we PacifiCorp's work to advance diversity, equity and inclusion focuses on have much work ahead of us, we are excited to be on this journey to strengthening five objectives. cultivate and maintain an inclusive culture, and we invite you to learn, engage and grow with us. • Inclusive culture—Champion an inclusive culture. We have incredible employees who are already leading impactful work • Workforce—Attract,engage, promote and retain to advance DEI in our workplace and communities. For this leadership, a diverse workforce. we say thank you! • Strategic partnerships—Adopt strategic partnerships with the We look forward to our continued DEI journey, providing updates on community, regulators, labor unions and diverse suppliers. our successes and opportunities for growth, and seeking input from • Communications—Promote our commitment through internal our employees. and external communications. If you have suggestions or would like to get involved in PacifiCorp's • Accountability—Engage leadership and hold leaders accountable. efforts to advance DEI, please reach out to Emily Weaver, diversity, equity and inclusion director. CURRENTS I AUGUST 8,2022 2 pw a: CVWP1-9,&" e was A"" Last week,Gary Hoogeveen and Stefan Bird announced our Equipping Bystanders training, an interactive training aimed at creating a more inclusive workplace by helping us learn to identify and interrupt bias in LVA positive,respectful ways. Employees in Portland and Salt Lake City have been sent multiple calendar options for in-person training at the Lloyd Center Tower and North Temple Office. Portland and Salt Lake City employees, please accept one LIF Equipping of the invites for in-person training. If you are unable to attend Bystanders any of the scheduled sessions, please alert your manager, who should contact Todd Dinehart, vice president, employee experience, and/or -BERKSRIRE HATMAWAY Emily Weaver, diversity, equity and inclusion director. LT, ENERGY Employees located in other areas will soon receive email updates about the Equipping Bystanders training sessions available to them. _ EQUITYDIVERSITY - INCLUSION AT PACIFICORP HEALTH & SAFETY �Ofvyw oaw i4v hotfvoda Watch the Video Mike LaMarr,journeyman lineman in Yreka, California, shares his story of becoming dehydrated while working in the heat of summer—and how you can avoid a similar medical emergency. , Drinking enough fluids is one of the most important things you can do to prevent heat-related illness. Consider these tips from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health when working outdoors eYa in high temperatures. e Hydrate before work • Being hydrated when you start work makes it easier to stay https://youtu.be/065SKxONTcO hydrated through the day. • If you are dehydrated when you start work,you may not be able to drink enough to catch up with your body's need for water. Stay Hydrated Hydrate during work • Drink before feeling thirsty. By the time you feel thirsty,you are Drink more water than already behind in fluid replacement. Dehydration is a primary FF usual - and don't wait contributor to heat exhaustion. until you're thirsty! • Your work performance may suffer when you are dehydrated,even ( �, if you don't notice. BEAT THE •When working in the heat,drink 1 cup(8 ounces)of water every 15-20 HEAT , minutes.This translates to 3/4-1 quart(24-32 ounces) per hour. (continued) CURRENTS I AUGUST 8,2022 3 (continued from previous page) Hydrate during work - Continued •When working in the heat,drink 1 cup(8 ounces)of water every 15-20 minutes.This translates to 1/4-1 quart(24-32 ounces) per hour. • Drinking at shorter intervals is more effective than drinking large amounts infrequently. • Don't overdo it.Drinking too much water can cause a medical emergency .`iti because the concentration of salt in the blood becomes too low. '� o • Heavy, prolonged sweating removes salt and minerals from the body W., that need to be replaced. A sports drink can replace the electrolytes you lose in sweat. Coconut water is another good option—it contains electrolytes but lacks the added sugar and calories of a sports drink. Hydrate after work " • Most people need several hours to drink enough fluids to replace i what they have lost through sweat. The sooner you get started,the less strain you place on your body from dehydration. • Hydrating after work is even more important when you work in the heat of summer. Chronic dehydration increases the risk for a number of medical conditions, such as kidney stones. COMPLIANCE REMINDER Re f st"444f 4 Background Independent Functioning As a transmission provider, PacifiCorp is subject to the regulation of The "independent functioning rule" requires transmission function many entities, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or and marketing function employees to operate independently of each FERC. One section of FERC rules called the Standards of Conduct other. Transmission function employees (TFEs) work on a day-to-day (SOC) rules were put in place to prevent undue preference in basis operating the transmission grid, responding to transmission or wholesale energy markets, with the goal of leveling the playing field in interconnection requests or planning for bulk power transmission. the wholesale market. Transmission function information that TFEs use during work must The SOC contains four primary rules: the "non-discrimination rule;' be protected from disclosure to marketing function employees unless the "independent functioning rule;' the "no-conduit rule" and the such information is publicly available. Examples of public transmission "transparency rule" While these rules appear to apply mainly to information include: transmission capability calculations; transmission transmission function and marketing function employees, in reality the curtailments or outages; granting and denying of service requests; SOC rules relate to all employees. information regarding the actual flow of power; information regarding Non-Discrimination the isolation of portions of the system to prevent outages; and The "non-discrimination rule" states that employees working in information regarding the imposition of transmission loading relief. transmission operations must treat the company's marketing, sales or Marketing function employees (MFEs) sell electricity for resale in marketing affiliate employees no differently than if they worked for interstate commerce on a day-to-day basis. These employees can be another unaffiliated company. They cannot be given special treatment. easily identified by the {Mkt Function} tag in their email and Microsoft Transmission providers cannot give their own marketing affiliates an unfair Teams profiles. For more information, click here or see PacifiCorp's advantage over the independent companies with which they compete. Open Access Same Time Information System (OASIS) website. (continued) CURRENTS I AUGUST 8,2022 4 (continued from previous page) Employees who work in departments like engineering, finance, field transmission function information, including information related to operations,generation or IT may have access to information about the PacifiCorp's transmission system. company's transmission business that is not available to the public and In addition to the information-sharing restrictions required by the must take precautions to avoid sharing it with MFEs. Standards of Conduct, FERC's Market-Based Rates Affiliate Restrictions No Conduit require that "market information" is not passed between PacifiCorp The "no-conduit rule" prohibits all employees from sharing non-public employees or its contractors and any employees of a market-regulated transmission function information with marketing function employees power sales affiliate such as MidAmerican Energy, directly or indirectly. and must be strictly observed. If it's not, the information being shared Microsoft Teams will show the {Mkt Function}tag for MFEs working at could give an unfair advantage to a marketing function employee, and BHE affiliates. the company could be in violation of FERC regulations. Transparency Are there any other"conduit" issues I should be aware of? The "transparency rule" states that transmission providers must It's important for employees of PacifiCorp to remember that Northern operate transparently and, under certain conditions, requires posting Natural Gas and Kern River Gas Transmission Company are gas of non-public transmission function information that has been disclosed transmission providers and that Northern and Kern River's non-public to an MFE. A company does this by posting the disclosure publicly. transmission function information should not be shared with PacifiCorp PacifiCorp would post such a disclosure on OASIS. employees who sell natural gas on behalf of the company. How do I learn more? Likewise, NV Energy market function employees are subject to See section 5 of PacifiCorp's Standards of Conduct Compliance the Standards of Conduct prohibition against sharing non-public Procedures Manual for additional guidance. MAKE A DIFFERENCE P44,0 pow-0al All 90t�tCut&OVIMt Chip in for charity! Register now and join the fun at the annual Pacific Power-United Way golf tournament! Friends and family are welcome to play! All proceeds from the tournament are donated to United Way as part of our Community Giving Campaign. When: Friday, Sept. 9 Check-in and breakfast pastries 7:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Lunch and awards follow Where: Glendoveer East Golf Course 14015 NE Glisan Street Portland Entry Fee:$100 per golfer—includes green fee, power cart, range balls,drink tickets, breakfast pastries and lunch To register: Go to pacificpowergolf.ecwid.com For information or assistance, contact Rick Dunn, 503-813-6294. (continued) CURRENTS I AUGUST 8,2022 5 emp-echuW4 6i4l" q Tee off with teammates at West Valley City's beautiful Stonebridge Golf Club for Rocky Mountain Power's 23rd annual Community Giving golf tournament! Proceeds will be donated to United Way. Sign up as an individual, or bring your friends or family for a pair or foursome.All are welcome! When:Wednesday, Sept. 14 Where: Stonebridge Golf Club Breakfast and check-in 7:15 a.m. 4415 Links Drive Tee off at 8:00 a.m. West Valley City Lunch and awards follow Entry Fee:$100 per golfer--includes a round of golf with a cart, breakfast, lunch,awards ceremony and a lot of fun! To register: Fill out this form and return it with a check made out to Rocicy Mountain Power Community Giving to Lori Hughes, NTO 310. Questions? Contact Kirk Nigro, 801-220-4998, or Lori Hughes, 801-220-2040. _— - - - - AIN w3�{�'alM1 § �.., ,:. r+ 'gyp, _.'�?• I• . Power Rocky Mountain Power Pacific IN THE NEWS 1 Pacific Power employees relocated the operations center in Yreka, California, July 31 due to • evacuation orders related to the McKinney Fire burning nearby in the Klamath National Forest. The service center was fully relocated to a base camp in Grenada,10 miles east of Yreka.In addition • to office space and material storage and staging areas,the base camp includes temporary housing for at least 50 personnel,portable toilets and showers,mobile laundry services and dining facilities. '• Logistics personnel relocated over$1 million dollars'worth of equipment from the Yreka yard,including: • 143 poles • 7,000 feet of conduit •44 pad-mount transformers • 30 reels of wire • 142 pole-mount transformers • 10 buckets of common hardware to have on hand SAFE & SECURE • 122 cross arms for any necessary work PacifiCorp safety results as of As of last week, more than 120 employees have been engaged in incident response, damage 8/12/2022 assessment and service restoration related to the McKinney Fire. When Highway 96 from Yreka to Happy Camp closed due to the fire, a second base camp was RECORDABLE INCIDENTS established with personnel from Crescent City and Roseburg staffing for outage restoration, fire response and pole wrapping in the Happy Camp and Scott Bar areas. The McKinney Fire is California's largest wildfire so far in 2022. It has burned more than 60,000 YTD ON TRACK?21 acres in the Klamath National Forest and has impacted communities throughout the area. The company is also providing financial support to community organizations helping with wildfire response, including: TARGET • Rescue Ranch animal shelter—$1,000 23 • Siskiyou Animal Shelter—$1,000 • Karuk Tribe(Kahtishraam Wellness Center)—$5,000 •Weed Community Center—$5,000 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? TARGET 28 (continued) CURRENTS I AUGUST 15,2022 1 (continued from previous page) �F El OOP WATER SHOWER EMERGERG ENCY SERVICESIGES_ � 1 I t IF 1 I 9"f V iV G iSm ik b 4ak" QZ Western Energy Imbalance Market participants achievved $287.44 working closely with our partners to leverage the incredible diversity million in 2022 second-quarter benefits, again demonstrating the and innovation in the West to reliably and cost effectively manage the market's value in operational and environmental efficiencies. complex energy system and to create additional market options." The recent quarterly report also shows the WEIM's cumulative benefits Launched by PacifiCorp and the California Independent System rose to$2.39 billion since the market was launched in 2014. Operator, the WEIM is designed to enable participants to buy and sell power close to the time electricity is consumed.With state-of-the The WEIM has experienced robustgrowth,with 19 balancing authorities art technology, the market finds and delivers lowest-cost resources to now participating in the market, further diversifying energy resources meet immediate power needs and manages congestion on transmission while improving transmission efficiencies and reducing greenhouse gas lines to maintain grid reliability. emissions for participants throughout the West. The WEIM also provides system operators real-time visibility across In May,the Bonneville Power Administration and Tucson Electric Power neighboring grids, resulting in a more efficient balancing of supply and both joined the WEIM, adding to the valuable energy transfers across demand. this west-wide footprint. During the second quarter of 2022,the economic benefits achieved for "The WEIM continues to deliver substantive benefits to our customers;" PacifiCorp customers totaled $35.2 million,with accumulated savings said Mike Wilding, vice president, energy supply management. "We're since market inception now at$453 million. (continued) CURRENTS i AUGUST 15,2022 2 i I i The Western Energy Imbalance Market launched by CAISO and PacifiCorp enhances grid reliability while meeting the needs of on evolving industry through collaboration across the West. (continued from previous page) Because participants are able to share variable resources across a larger geographic footprint, market participants and consumers could realize footprint,the environmental benefits are also significant. even greater reliability, economic and environmental benefits. Building on the success of the WEIM, PacifiCorp is collaborating with Current plans call for a final EDAM design by the end of this year, utilities, independent power producers, regulators, environmental implementation testing in 2023 and onboarding the first set of EDAM advocates and other stakeholders to develop an Extended Day-Ahead participants in early 2024. Market (EDAM). By optimizing diverse generation resources and For more information about the real-time energy market, visit the transmission connectivity on a day-ahead basis across the WEIM's wide WEIM website or PacifiCorp's Grid Modernization web page. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION �jvVPr��Ca t Se i�tG��oo G� fdf-4MqtC4t" V At PacifiCorp, we value all employees and seek to better understand Why is the company asking me to self-identify? the diversity within our workforce. Self-identification of the traits that Accurate workforce demographic information provides us with a better make you you gives the company an opportunity to gather and evaluate understanding of our current workforce, allowing us to best evaluate workforce information in five categories: whether our recruitment,hiring and retention policies and practices are • Gender/gender identity effective and responsive to our ever-evolving workforce. Collecting this information helps us understand where we are today, and find ways to • Race/ethnicity grow and do better in the future. Self-identification ultimately benefits • Veteran status (currently serving or previously served) employees as individuals and as a shared community. • Whether you identify as a person with a disability How do I self-identify? • Whether you identify as a member of LGBTQ community Self-identification is a quick, voluntary process of completing a brief questionnaire to identify in five demographics.You can access and update We invite you to count yourself in by voluntarily completing your personal information through Employee Central by following this self-identification in all five categories. self-identification job aid. Employees have the ability to choose not to Keep reading to learn more about self-identification—why it's important answer a question,if preferred.It is our hope that you will count yourself and how to do it. in to help us get a better understanding of our workforce diversity. (continued) CURRENTS I AUGUST 8,2022 3 (continued from previous page) What will the company do with the data I provide,and will my information remain confidential? Employees who self-identify can be reassured their information is kept If you have other questions about self-identification,contact strictly confidential. In fact,there are only a small number of our human Emily Weaver, diversity, equity and inclusion director resources team who have access to this data and are trained in the If you need assistance completing the self-identification process, please proper handling of personal and confidential employee information. reach out to the HR Service Center. Additionally,data provided is only used in the aggregate.The information disclosed by employees is never used to individually identify employees or to influence employment-related decisions. Why does the self-identification process ask if I need a workplace accommodation for a disability? Some of our employees may need an accommodation in the workplace, and this voluntary option is one way for an employee to initiate the interactive process of requesting an accommodation. A workplace accommodation is an adjustment to job duties or work environment that makes it possible for an individual with a disability to fulfill their job duties. If you have a disability and need an accommodation,you can use the self- identification process to begin the interactive accommodation process. If an accommodation is requested, the human resources department will contact you to discuss accommodations to help you perform the essential functions of your job. Please note that managers will not have access to this information,unless required as part of the accommodation. HUMAN RESOURCES pbk�(& [Uotk AV"UWMt� Pa&t�r To support our commitment to creating a positive workplace experience,PacifiCorp provides a variety of flexible work opportunities. Flexible work arrangements help employees balance the demands of their personal and professional lives — and help the company attract and retain a highly talented workforce. The Flexible Work Arrangements Policy has been updated with the changes first announced in April of this year. In addition to standard work schedules with employees reporting to their work sites, this policy provides for hybrid and remote work arrangements that may be coupled with a compressed workweek or tailored working hours. If you are considering working remotely in a state in which PacifiCorp does not do business, you must consult with your manager and must receive approval from HR along with BHE legal and tax. The full policy,which applies to non-represented employees,is available for review on the intranet along with an FAQ document. Represented employees should refer to their collective bargaining - agreements. If you have questions about this policy or your own work arrangements, dow contact your manager or HR business partner. ftftwmw�� CURRENTS I AUGUST 15,2022 4 r 7 POLICY REMINDER �mY& bam fayal: Ua&f 1vttt ruw�to 4mr PacifiCorp policy for Service of Legal Process It's important for all employees to understand: PacifiCorp's Office of General Counsel has developed formal policies Employees are not authorized to accept service on behalf of the and procedures to help you understand what to do when the company company, and should so inform any person who attempts to serve is served with legal process. them with company-related legal documents. Service of legal process is a formal notice, usually (but not always) • The company requires that service of legal process be made on the issued by a court, that requires a response from the company, such company's registered agent in the states where we do business, CT as appearing in court or providing information. Being served with Corporation.Any individual wishing to serve the company with legal legal process can include lawsuits filed against the company seeking process should be directed to serve our registered agent. monetary damages,subpoenas for customer or employee information, .Employees who receive legal documents such as a subpoena,summons search warrants and the like. and complaint, search warrant, court order or garnishment, must PacifiCorp routinely receives service (or delivery) of legal process immediately notify the office of general counsel in Salt Lake (801- through the company's registered agent in the states where we do 220-2154) or Portland (503 813-6217). Many of these documents business. Currently, our registered agent is CT Corporation. However, have deadlines, and failure to respond by the deadline can have sometimes service of legal process is received by mail or delivered by a serious consequences for the company. process server or law enforcement officer directly to a company office. Please review the full Service of Legal Process policy,which is posted It's imperative that the legal team be immediately informed when on our company Policies and Procedures intranet page. legal documents relating to the company have been received so the company can respond as required. PACIFICORP 0 A A , it PACIFIC . r r . Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power IN THE NEWS AUGUST 22, 2022 C" INSIDI THIS ISSUI f0LAW4k In the News 1 Aug. 24 is National Hydropower Day — a celebration of hydropower's contributions to Employee Benefits 2 bolstering the nation's clean energy infrastructure and providing grid resiliency and reliability. For over 135 years, hydropower has fueled the nation with clean, renewable energy.AccordingInclusion to the U.S. Department of Energy, hydropower today accounts for 6.7%of installed generation capacity in the United States and makes up 38%of electricity produced from renewable resources. At PacifiCorp,we're proud to be a generator of renewable hydropower.With 41 hydroelectric Make a Difference 4 plants with a total generating capacity of 1,135 megawatts,our hydro resources power homes and businesses across the West with clean, emission-free energy. Yet hydropower offers more than just sustainable, reliable electricity. At all our hydro SAFE & SECURE facilities, our operators and scientists are working to protect wildlife, enhance environmental protections,and ensure the health and vitality of our rivers and lakes—and the fish and wildlife PacifiCorp safety results as that reside in and around them. of 8/19/2022 Our hydro projects also provide the added benefit of recreational opportunities for our neighbors and communities. RECORDABLE r YTD ON TRACK? 22 TARGET 23 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? 15 TARGET 28 (D (continued) CURRENTS AUGUST 22,2022 1 (continued from previous page) Hydropower is critical to the vitality of our clean energy infrastructure Pumped storage hydropower acts like a giant battery that stores energy and the resilience of the electrical grid.Though it's our oldest renewable and releases it later when needed. It's flexible enough to respond to resource,today hydropower plays an essential role in advancing a clean varying power demands, playing an important role in keeping the grid energy future by enabling greater integration of variable renewable reliable and reshaping the intermittent character of renewable resources. resources into the grid and producing power during low wind and solar When the sun is shining and the wind is blowing, renewable energy is generation periods. in high supply, and water is pumped to the higher-elevation reservoir. It also helps ensures the stability of the grid by being flexible enough When the sun goes down or the wind stops blowing,water is released to quickly provide dispatchable generation, while keeping the power to the lower reservoir,filling in the gaps of high demand and generating system in balance and reducing transmission congestion. the needed electricity. Pumped storage hydropower These"water batteries"support grid reliability even more economically In addition to our existing hydro assets, PacifiCorp is actively pursuing than current utility-scale lithium ion battery technology does, because pumped storage opportunities across the system, studying and pumped storage hydropower can store energy for up to 16 hours, prioritizing between projects with a combined capacity in excess of whereas lithium battery storage duration runs 2-4 hours. 11,000 MW. All told, hydropower is key to our vision of a clean, reliable, resilient, With pumped storage hydropower, water is moved between two net-zero energy future for our customers. reservoirs at different elevations,allowing the facility to store energy by Learn more about our long-term plan and progress toward a bold pumping water from the lower to the upper reservoir and to generate energy future with low-cost,reliable and clean power for our customers energy when the cycle is reversed and water flows downhill, passing and communities. through turbines. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS emqmf s ht. Ef/r�l/0�1/d/�'Sd"Xk f#q ro vpokm PacifiCorp values and encourages employee development and provides or I Updated program effective benefits to support you as you grow your knowledge,skills and abilities. Previous program The company encourages employees to add to their job or career- $5,250 annual benefit $7,500 annual benefit related expertise by completing college coursework for credit and Reimbursement after Full payment at the time of offers education assistance benefits to support that development. course completion course registration invoicing PacifiCorp's Education Reimbursement Program was updated earlier Lab fees reimbursed gooks and online resources or this year to generate additional employee development opportunities. technology lab fees reimbursed Eligible for program after Eligible for program after 6 Changes include: one year of employment months of employment • Increased annual reimbursement amounts • Tmelier reimbursement • Added reimbursement for the cost of books and online resources • Earlier eligibility for these benefits F Review the Education Assistance Program Guidelines and Education , Reimbursement Form on the intranet, and take advantage of these important benefits to grow your career! If you have questions aboutthis program,contact your HR business partner. CURRENTS I AUGUST 22,2022 2 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION 2( &T A1ChVIJfC - '� U U � Women's Equality Day—celebrated each year on Aug. 26—commemorates the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing women in every state the right to vote.This historic event was the culmination of a decades-long movement for women's suffrage in the United States. On Women's Equality Day, we remember and honor the efforts of those groundbreaking activists, celebrate the remarkable achievements of women today, and reaffirm our commitment to equal rights and equal opportunities for all. VOT1� •� rJ F AW Why celebrate Women's Equality Day? It gives us an opportunity to learn. It tells us how far we have to go. Take some time on Women's Equality Day to brush up on the The struggle for women's suffrage was only the first step toward equality. complicated history of women's rights in the U.S. Learn more More than 100 years after the 19th Amendment was ratified,women in about the struggle of courageous suffragists who believed that the the U.S.and around the world still face violence,discrimination,unequal right to vote — the cornerstone of democracy — belongs to all pay and other barriers to their well-being and success. In the continued citizens. This infographic from the U.S. Department of the Interior pursuit of equal rights and equal opportunities,there's still much to be gives a broad outline of that history. done to ensure all women can reach their highest potential. It reminds us how far we've come. Diversity, equity and inclusion at PacifiCorp The road to equality is long and complicated. Even though the 19th As we celebrate the anniversary of American women's right to vote, Amendment was ratified in 1920, women of color—who had rallied we at PacifiCorp reaffirm our commitment to empower women alongside white suffragists—remained disenfranchised.Native American within our workforce by valuing and honoring their contributions and women were given voting rights in 1924; Chinese American women continuing to advance gender equity and inclusion. in 1943; and for Japanese and other Asian American women it wasn't PAC Women is our platform to increase the visibility of women until 1952.As late as 1962,some states still prevented women of color within the company and create a network and space for women from voting on contrived grounds, such as literacy tests, poll taxes, and supporters of women to thrive. To get involved, contact voting ID requirements, intimidation and claims regarding legitimacy pacwomen@pacificorp.com and visit their intranet page. of residence. It was not until the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965,45 years after the enactment of the 19th Amendment,that Black women were able to exercise this right without restriction. EQUITYDIVERSITY - INCLUSION AT PACIFICORP CURRENTS I AUGUST 22,2022 3 MAKE A DIFFERENCE P"00 POW-Of "IAltr90q N4" mt Chip in for charity! Register now and join the fun at the annual Pacific Power-United Way golf tournament! Friends and family are welcome to play! All proceeds from the tournament are donated to United Way as part of our Community Giving Campaign. When: Friday, Sept.9 7:30 a.m. sign-in and breakfast pastries Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Lunch and awards follow Where: Glendoveer East Golf Course i 14015 NE Glisan Street Portland Entry Fee: $100 per golfer—includes green fee, power cart," range balls, drink tickets, breakfast pastries and lunch To register: Go to pacificpowergolf.ecwid.com For information or assistance,contact Rick Dunn, 503-813-6294. P"tea (aau4 40&M& s l Volunteers are needed to help make the RMP Community Giving golf tournament a success! ir We need help checking in golfers, selling raffle tickets,setting up sponsored holes and prize holes,and helping golfers find their carts. ; Volunteers are particularly needed between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. r� �We'll feed you! Breakfast is included after registration. s When:Wednesday, Sept. 14 Breakfast and check-in 7:15 a.m. ` Tee off at 8:00 a.m. Lunch and awards follow Where: Stonebridge Golf Club 4415 Links Drive , West Valley City To volunteer, contact Nic Jenkins and Stacey Davis. PACIFICORP Pacific Power • w POWERING YOUR GREATNESS PACIFICORR Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power IN THE NEWS AUGUST 29, 2022 Y,W" INSIDI THIS ISSUI Rocky Mountain Power deployed a helicopter last week to update and improve a powerline in American Fork Canyon in Utah, where the terrain and vegetation make it tough for In The News 1 trucks to access. Human Resources 2 The helicopter picked up poles with crossarms attached at a material staging yard at the mouth of American Fork Canyon and flew them 10 miles into the canyon.Watch poles in Engage&Connect 3 flight in the video below. Crews replaced 13 poles with new ones that are made to better withstand harsh weather Health & Safety and environmental conditions to provide safe, reliable power. Vegetation management crews also cleared trees around the powerline as part of the company's wildfire mitigation and prevention program. There were about 40 personnel working the project,including 9 line crews and 14 vegetation SAFE & SECURE management personnel. PacifiCorp safety results as of 8/26/2022 7- RECORDABLE YTD ON TRACK? -_ .1' 22 https://youtu.be/Pjn6EcVPZik TARGET 23 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? 17 i TARGET �.-X 28 Steep,rocky terrain and thick vegetation makes transporting power poles in and out o f American Fork Canyon a challenge.Rocky Mountain Power used a helicopter to get the job done. CURRENTS I AUGUST 29,2022 1 �" waW rJese4au S S i ow Wa 10 The fish ladder on PacifiCorp's North Umpqua hydro project is in the news. As a follow-up to our story in Currents earlier this month, get the NW News Network's take on Pacific lamprey traveling up the North Umpqua River. This is the second Pacific lamprey to be documented moving upstream on the North Umpqua River in southern Oregon.Lamprey are believed to"follow the leader,"attracted by the pheromones of others that have moved upstream ahead of them. HUMAN RESOURCES & co �driti��of�Gt� vo toditPr7 ; I r I PacifiCorp keeps employees' contact information on file to ensure that 3. Scroll to Contact Information and/or Emergency Contact someone at the company can reach you or your emergency contact in and click on the pencil icon to add, modify or delete the HOME the event of a health, safety or security issue, and to ensure you receive information. Please submit any work phone or work cell changes to important documents like your W-2 forms or paychecks in a timely manner. the BHE Service Desk(formerly Enterprise Service Desk). Your personal information is kept confidential and is only provided to 4. To update your Permanent or Mailing Address, scroll to National others when needed for emergency response. ID&Address Information. It is important that you NOT click the Add or update your contact information pencil icon, but instead click on the clock icon next to Addresses, then click on the Insert New Record button,found in the bottom It's important to make sure the company has a current telephone left corner number, home address, mailing address (if different from home) and emergency contact on file for you. Follow these steps to confirm or 5. Choose the effective date and make any necessary changes. update your contact information. Instructions are also available online 6. If you need to add additional addresses, such as a mailing address, on the HR Center tab of the intranet. choose the Insert New Record,then the Add Addresses button 1. Go to the intranet and click on the Employee Self-Service tab, in the bottom left corner. which will take you to SuccessFactors. Tip: If you no longer have a home landline, consider adding your 2. Click the photo titled My Profile in the upper left corner. If you personal cell phone for both Home Phone and Home Cell. don't see that tile, choose My Employee File from the drop-down Have questions or need help? Contact the HR Service Center at menu in the top left corner. 503-815-5955. CURRENTS I AUGUST 29,2022 2 PUTWC &teffia"I M&M&d Ottk Local 57 will be hosting a National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee test in central Utah next month.The electrical aptitude test is part of the selection process identifying candidates for the lineworker apprenticeship program—on-the-job training to become a journeyman lineman. Anyone wishing to take the NJATC test should contact the Local 57 hall to sign up. For current employees, the cost of the NJATC test is paid for by the company. When: Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8:00 a.m. Where:40 North Main, Huntington, Utah If you have questions, please contact your labor relations specialist. ENGAGE AND CONNECT (Ipoktal Ce &901, ,t"&' f 0i'V6"(6 'WiPAC I F I CO R P® Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power In addition to the corporate logos themselves, all of the following The registered trademark templates and image files have been updated with the required versions symbol is now a required of our logos: part of our corporate logos. • Letterhead Templates • PowerPoint Templates • Internal Memo Templates Customers, colleagues and community members recognize and relate . Email Signature Banners to our company through our visual identity —the logos, fonts, colors and style that make up our brand.These visual cues tell our customers ' Virtual Meeting Backdrops (for use in Microsoft Teams) who we are and what we believe in. That's why it's so important Please replace any existing logos and other materials with these new that the images and language you use to represent our company are versions, and use the registered trademark logo in all future cases. accurate, consistent and unified. Our updated Brand Guidelines document provides direction for Our corporate trigon was recently registered with the U.S. Patent accurately representing the PacifiCorp, Pacific Power and Rocky and Trademark Office to secure broader rights and protections. As Mountain Power brand. The application of these guidelines will ensure such, our official company logos now bear the registered trademark a professional and consistent depiction of our company's identity,image symbol ®. and values. These updated logos are now available on the intranet. You can If you have questions about the use of a company logo or other find them on the portal homepage under Resource Center > elements of our visual identity, you can always check in with the Company Logos&Templates. corporate communications team. CURRENTS I AUGUST 29,2022 3 l Ad l ; • 'I, -A 1110A6- HEALTH AND SAFETY taw" �q;�/[c/ VOv v11/• rit!/ U�Pr fo � �,�'�l°i No matter what your job is,chances are it impacts your back in some way—whether it involves sitting at a desk all day or more physical exertion like lifting and moving heavy objects.And as we get older, all these activities become even more hazardous. Don't take any risks with your back. Follow this advice from the Mayo Clinic: • Eat a healthy diet. Get enough calcium and vitamin D to promote • Practice proper lifting.Stand close to the object you're lifting, bend bone health and the"good"kinds of fats and protein for tissue health. your knees,and tighten your stomach muscles.Rise slowly,supporting Processed foods,fast foods and saturated fats all fuel inflammation,a your weight with your legs. Hold the object close to your body and known cause for back pain. maintain the curve of your back. Don't twist while you're lifting. • Exercise regularly. Combine walking or swimming with exercises • Pay attention to your body.Ask for help lifting objects that are too that stretch and strengthen your back muscles, as well as tai chi and heavy. If you're sitting for a long time, shift position often, and take yoga to maintain your balance. frequent breaks to walk around and stretch your muscles. • Watch your posture. Remember to balance your weight evenly on both feet when standing, and don't slouch. When sitting, choose a chair that supports your lower back, and adjust the height so your feet lie flat on the floor. PACIFICORP 0 i IN THE NEWS 1 > Iwt* 40n WOW V&",aa I PacifiCorp, along with other signatories to the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement, is encouraged by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's completion of a key environmental review of the Klamath River dam removal project. FERC's issuance on Aug. 26 of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for the project represents a major milestone in the implementation of the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement, which set forth a process that began in 2010 to study and undertake the removal of four hydroelectric dams that now comprise the Lower Klamath Project: J.C. Boyle, Copco No. 1, Copco No. 2 and Iron Gate. The Final EIS marks the culmination of a period of studies and environmental reviews SAFE & SECURE related to the dam removal project that ultimately resulted in an amended license surrender PacifiCorp safety results as of application submitted to FERC in November 2020.This was followed by an issuance of a Draft 9/2/2022 Environmental Impact Statement by FERC in February 2022. Now, in the Final EIS, FERC staff concluded that dam removal,with minor modifications to the proposal, is the preferred action. RECORDABLE INCIDENTS The final EIS notes,"Project removal and implementation of mitigation measures proposed in management plans would protect environmental resources, restore project lands, minimize YTD ON TRACK? adverse effects, maximize benefits to protected fish, and restore the landscape of the areas that are currently impounded within the project to a more natural state." 22 "PacifiCorp appreciates the diligent and timely review of the Klamath dam removal project by FERC staff and looks forward to continuing our collaborative work with stakeholders TARGET to achieve the balanced customer outcome represented by the Klamath settlement;" said 23 Stefan Bird, president and CEO of Pacific Power. "We highly value our partnership with the states of California and Oregon, the Yurok and Karuk Tribes,and other settlement signatories that have brought us to this landmark moment" VEHICLE ACCIDENTS . , .. YTD ON TRACK? t 17 TARGET Mr ` 28 Copco No. 1 is one of four dams slated for removal under the terms of the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement. (continued) CURRENTS I SEPTEMBER 6,2022 1 (continued from previous page) Next Steps Issuance of a Final Environmental Impact Statement paves the way for FERC to issue a license surrender order later this year that will govern e the removal of the dams by the Klamath River Renewal Corporation and the completion of related environmental restoration actions. The Final EIS also allows related dam removal permitting activities to be concluded so that dam removal can proceed should FERC issue a surrender order for the project J.C.Boyle is one of four dams slated for removal under the terms of the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement. b&ptat4ffi&9V44&Kt4f& WATT. The first-of-its kind program helps meet customers'peak Why existing rooftop solar customers are choosing to power needs while improving grid stability. participate in the program: As summer heat pushes customers to near-record demand on utility • Support the most effective use of their renewable energy. grids, Rocky Mountain Power's award-winning Wattsmart Battery . Maximize their investment and innovate for the future. program leverages customer-generated solar power and battery technology to improve grid stability, enable greater use of renewables • Do their part to help keep electricity costs low. and keep costs among the lowest in the nation. "This first-of-its-kind model is on the cutting edge of the battery The program utilizes customer batteries to help manage the electric storage industry and, while novel now, it's indicative of far-reaching, system during peak usage periods,resulting in benefits to all customers. long-term shifts in how the grid is managed, and the essential role of "The Wattsmart Battery program is one of the first utility-supported battery storage;"said Blake Richetta,chairman and CEO of sonnen,Inc., offerings of its kind in the country. It allows the company to access a residential battery manufacturer. renewable energy stored in customer-owned batteries to meet To learn more about Rocky Mountain Power's Wattsmart Battery modern grid demands;' says Bill Comeau,vice president for customer Program, eligibility and incentives, visit our website or review our experience and innovation. "It's a resource that can be called on during customer information handout. unpredictable weather events or peaks in demand while making the _ entire grid more resilient." t How does it work? The Wattsmart Battery program is a voluntary program for Rocky Mountain Power customers in Utah and now Idaho who are interested in journeying alongside the company toward a clean energy future. How does the process work? When a customer participates in the program,they receive an upfront enrollment incentive of around$2,000 _ for installing a qualified battery.Their battery will then be made available to Rocky Mountain Power to help manage energy on the electric grid, and the customer receives an annual bill credit as an ongoing participation incentive. "When a customer participates in the program, they are partnering with Rocky Mountain Power to innovate for the future and become A Wattsmart Battery stores energy generated by the customer's solar panels.That energy can be deployed to the grid to manage peak demand and is also available as a backup power source for the part of a clean energy solution;" Comeau said. customer in case of an outage. CURRENTS I SEPTEMBER 6,2022 2 COMMUNITY GIVING 44af 4ftk 2022 CoWWwA, 60v" C"ru 3 1 As part of this year's Community Giving Campaign,Jim Bridger plant employees volunteered at the YWCA Support and Safe House in Rock Springs.The annual Helping Hands Day is just one of the ways Jim Bridger employees give back to their community. The 2022 Community Giving Campaign officially kicks off this month, That giving spirit shines bright across PacifiCorp. Last year's Community but employees at the Jim Bridger power plant in Wyoming Giving Campaign total of $352,885 set records, with the highest aren't waiting. They're already teaming up to once again support dollar amount for employee pledges and the highest participation United Way,the local Boys&Girls Club and more. rate in recent campaign history. Employee-driven fundraisers like golf Employees across the company have the opportunity to join together tournaments, lunches and raffles brought in additional funds.With the in a similar localized approach for the Community Giving Campaign this PacifiCorp Foundation matching employee giving, over$763,000 went year. Here's how it works: Generation and T&D operations employees out to power our communities. are selecting local nonprofits to focus on during the campaign.Individual "This year,generation and T&D employees have the opportunity to give employees can designate their Community Giving contribution to the to a local organization chosen by them, and as our teams rally around nonprofit selected for their area—or they can give to any organization these efforts,we hope we can surpass last year's generous giving," said they choose. Gary Hoogeveen, president and CEO, Rocky Mountain Power. Employees at the Jim Bridger plant have followed this approach in "The annual Community Giving Campaign is an opportunity for all previous years.They rallied together through employee pledges, a golf PacifiCorp employees to join together to support our customers and fundraiser and hands-on volunteerism to support the local Boys&Girls neighbors and power good in our communities to help them thrive," Club.Their generosity demonstrated how a unified,focused effort can said Stefan Bird, president and CEO, Pacific Power. "It's a reflection of amplify the impact on the local community. our employees'tremendous community spirit." "This plant has always been more of a family,"said Leo Gray,director of In addition to the local organizations selected by generation and inside maintenance. "It has spilled over into our communities because T&D operations teams, employees have other choices for their 2022 our employees see the benefit of giving — what it does to make the Community Giving Campaign donation. Any employee can direct community stronger and families stronger." their giving to United Way, who hosts our campaign and processes Local families rely on the Boys & Girls Club to provide a safe place donations at no cost to the company. United Way uses donations to where their children ages 6 to 18 can go for after-school and summer boost education, economic solutions and health resources across all programs. The staunch support from Jim Bridger employees enables the local communities we serve. Or you can direct your giving to any the Boys & Girls Club to continue to offer homework help, sports nonprofit that is important to you. activities, a tech center,art projects,teen programs and more. Generation and T&D operations employees will receive information "The employees of Rocky Mountain Power... are individuals who make about the 2022 Community Giving Campaign selection process in a choice —they make a conscious decision to give;" said Lisa Stewart, meetings at their individual locations throughout September, and the director, Boys & Girls Club of Sweetwater County. "Their giving just corporate offices' campaign will follow in October. makes a huge difference in everything we do daily and yearly." Join in to power your community! CURRENTS I SEPTEMBER 6,2022 3 SECURITY AWARENESS 047a 64" In a recent phishing test email, 13 Pacifi"Corp employees took the bait and clicked to open an attachment. 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Service Desk" 2KR THIS MESSAGE IS FROM AN EXTERNAL SENDER. The Incidence" description Look closely at the SENDER address.Do not open ATTACHMENTS unless expected.Check for INDICATORS P Of phishing.Hover over LINKS before clicking.Learn to soot a ohishine messaee makes little sense. Does that • The attachment is HTML IT Ticket Opened On Behalf Of User Has Been Updated On Augus 2022 sound like a request you made? format—a web page.This isn't a type of attachment normally Ticket Details: used by legitimate senders. Ticker Number:#97167271-Opened ByITSupportHel �sk Date:August 23 2022 The fake ticket is marked Incidence:Email Downtown/Email Log Queue Priority:High! 'High!" priority to give you Action:See attached suport ticket&action request a false sense of urgency—a frequent technique in phishing. Most employees have an [INTERNET] rule that sorts out external Most phishing clicks occur when the user sorting through a lot of email emails. Anytime an email is in your [INTERNET] box or you see the and moving too quickly to review messages thoroughly. Many phishing [INTERNET] tag in the subject line, slow down and read the message messages are buried among legitimate ones, so the more custom rules carefully before taking any action. you use to sort and filter email to other folders,the more likely you will If you don't have an [INTERNET] folder in Outlook, set one up and be to notice messages that stand out as suspicious. create a rule to have external messages delivered there. Another example is to apply conditional formatting to messages. You In addition to the [INTERNET] rule, you can create custom rules to can make external emails appear different by applying a colored font further sort and filter incoming messages. One example is to create to give you a visual cue for heightened awareness of a possible phish. rules to move certain newsletters or messages from frequent contacts More information about how to set up Outlook rules is available on into their own folders. Journey to Excellence site. 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That's why it's so important to have a plan and be prepared for _ whatever comes your way. September is National Preparedness Month, but it's a reminder that we must be ready year- round to protect our homes,communities, businesses and loved ones. Ready.gov is a great place to start. This website from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides guidance and resources to help you: • Be informed—Learn what disasters and hazards could affect your area, how to get emergency alerts,and ways to stay up to date with current conditions. • Make a plan—Make a communication plan, prepare an evacuation route, and know SAFE & SECURE where you can shelter away from your home. Prepare for your household's unique needs with customized plans and supplies. PacifiCorp safety results as of 9/09/2022 • Build a kit—Being prepared means having your own food,water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your RECORDABLE INCIDENTS household may need in the event of an emergency. •Take action—Be ready and able to face disasters,no matter where you are and when YTD ON TRACK? they occur.Gather your important documents in a safe place. Practice your disaster 24 plans. Make sure you are tech ready.And explore ways to serve your community. TARGET 23 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS j YTD ON TRACK? 17 f, TARGET 28 CURRENTS SEPTEMBER 12,2022 1 10 School Zone k y HEALTH AND SAFETY S*4raV4: 4617 &P at�t(a h4f 4 cot low Pedestrian fatalities have been on the rise. The National Highway Here are some Do's and Don'ts for driving in Traffic Safety Administration reports that between 2013 and 2021, and near school zones: these tragedies have increased 58%. DO... This unfortunate trend holds true particularly for teens. A large observational study by Safe Kids Worldwide showed that: • Be ready with your brake. Kids distracted by their interactions can make a beeline across a road. • 1 out of 4 high-schoolers and 1 out of 6 middle-schoolers are • Watch for children who appear to be waiting to cross but who distracted while walking. decide at the last moment to dart out. • Distracted teens were most likely to be wearing • Take advantage of visibility. Most school zone incidents occur in headphones or texting. broad daylight, so stay focused and vigilant. • 80%of students observed crossing the street were DON'T... using unsafe behavior. • Lower your guard because the school day has already started.Stay alert. Late students can be in a hurry. • Kids can lack good street-crossing judgement even when not distracted. • Speed. Instead, 20 mph or less allows you to stop very quickly. • Pass. Instead of passing, whether it's a school bus or a personal With school back in session, school zones present a special task for vehicle,wait it out—even if cars ahead are making improper stops. drivers. In school zones,drivers protect the most vulnerable by putting aside their travel objectives and focusing only on slowly and watchfully Your alert driving could be the last and critical defense that prevents an passing through these high-risk areas. injury or worse.Thank you! For safety tips to share with kids,go to www.safekids.org/howtowalk School bus illustration courtesy of Vecteezy CURRENTS I SEPTEMBER 12,2022 2 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION 00641�vl C 04 ("Af&m4CYu �101 Berkshire Hathaway Energy recently updated its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy. The update codifies what has been our practice for years at Berkshire Hathaway Energy — to continually strengthen our DIVERSITY diversity,equity and inclusion journey and ensure employees feel valued, respected, empowered and included. EQUITY Additionally, it supports our focus on supplier diversity and reinforces Berkshire Hathaway Energy's efforts in adopting our Supplier Code of INCLUSION Conduct and Diverse Supplier Qualification Policy. To see the updated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy, click here or find it on our Human Resources Policies and Guidelines intranet page. — AT P A C I F I C O R P 2022 SNY&*Ik f0c,Gfwi4 S"fu Mark your calendar for the next Strive to Thrive event sponsored by BHE Renewables CEO and Energized Women executive sponsor the women's employee resource groups of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Alicia Knapp will host a panel of four women in leadership roles Thursday, Oct. 13,from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. PT across Berkshire Hathaway Energy businesses discussing the topic of 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. MT well-being. Nikki Kobliha, PacifiCorp vice president, CFO and Join local watch parties across Berkshire Hathaway Energy treasurer,will be participating on that panel. businesses, build and strengthen your community, and engage Strive to Thrive will also feature keynote speaker Jillian Anderson, a in professional development! subject-matter expert and executive coach with Gallup. More information and registration details coming soon! sponsored by: =lL%k!p RIP W■ NP4 ' WOMEN'S OCTOBER 13 employee resource groups of BHE NOON-3 P M CT VIRTUAL WITH LOCAL WATCH PARTIES iq/ lTHR - ' E It�E /O G FEATURING JILLIAN ANDERSON, GALLUP Gallup is a global analytics and advice firm that helps leaders and organizations create positive growth and development in the workplace. Join us as Jillian discusses Gallup's research to provide you with the right tools and resources ® to improve your well-being and to reach your goals. Additional details regarding the event and registration will be issued next month. CURRENTS SEPTEMBER 12,2022 3 TUNE 16=18S)ATE 202 0 -WVZO.� 0 01,4401-14 0'Ott^P ,:;; BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ENERGY ' • • . . !• ' : ' • presents 2023 EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT •.'' PORTLAND, OREGON ► ' �" . , 9' ****** ■ M b'ETRIV InspirAsian q rr 1 1 1'1 PRIDE "eN1N"l PACl110h1PAL BIaA Emplgaesantl Rllies UnXetl To Inspire Equiry ,CONNECTION p • P-I.AR .Champio. 2023 Pfc(vff wnd In June 2022, Berkshire Hathaway Energy hosted the Pride Connection The 2023 Professional Development Summit will take place in Portland, Professional Development Summit in Des Moines, Iowa — the first- Oregon, on June 16-18, 2023,with a day of educational sessions and a ever summit dedicated to an employee resource group within our weekend of volunteer events, leading up to the Portland Pride Festival organization. and Parade. The event was a resounding success that engaged employees and Be sure to save the date on your calendar! Additional details will be leaders around diversity, equity and inclusion and demonstrated coming soon.With questions, contact Tina Brooks, Berkshire Hathaway Energy's commitment to developing a workforce where all employees feel included and supported. We are excited to announce the 2023 Professional Development Summit will be extended to all employee resource groups—BEAUTIE, InspirAsian,Our Familia,Pride Connection,VETRN,Energized Women, Wire and PAC Women. PACIFICORP 0 � ► rrrr� rrrrlrrrrl POWERING YOUR GREATNESS IN THE NEWS : 1 P"00 pmd w4wtf � 5� Pew A t4 ffT*tmawtAAOW/s Pacific Power began notifying customers and preparing communities well in advance of the Public Safety Power Shutoffs that impacted about 12,000 Oregon customers Sept. 9-10. • Sophisticated data modeling and advanced preparation worked to minimize the impact on customers. A Public Safety Power Shutoff is a proactive effort to reduce wildfire risk during dangerous weather conditions by selectively de-energizing power lines in areas at risk for severe, fast- spreading wildfire.A number of factors are considered before activating a Public Safety Power Shutoff. These can include extremely low humidity, dry vegetation, elevated temperatures and high winds. PacifiCorp's meteorology team, using advanced forecast modeling, helped identify high- risk areas ahead of the easterly winds. The Emergency Coordination Center was activated Tuesday,Sept.6,to support the high wind event combined with extreme fire conditions that SAFE & SECUR- was forecast for Friday. PacifiCorp safety results as of On Wednesday, Pacific Power notified customers in Linn, Douglas, Lincoln, Tillamook, 9/16/2022 Marion and Polk counties in Oregon of the potential for power shutoffs starting early Friday morning through Saturday. Customers were notified through phone calls, email and text RECORDABLE INCIDENTS messages, and continued to receive updates throughout the event. News media and social media helped ensure frequent,consistent communication. YTD ON TRACK? Pacific Power positioned additional personnel and resources ahead of the wind event. This 26 allowed for a quick and safe restoration process once the hazardous wind conditions subsided. TARGET 23 r �F PM ONLnu _ OMMU �- Y ESO VEHICLE ACCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? 18 F y d. - q , : TARGET 28 Pacific Power employees Cheryl Carter(center)and Ana Martinez(seated left)with public safety and emergency responders at the temporary community resource center in Sweet Home,Oregon. (continued) CURRENTS I SEPTEMBER 19,2022 1 (continued from previous page) The company also worked with public safety partners to provide support and resources to affected communities throughout the event. Temporary community resource centers were set up in three communities to provide water, food, air conditioning, refrigeration, charging stations and restrooms,among other amenities. When wildfire weather conditions began to subside early Saturday,P g P 9 was re U(//Q/jk crews began patrolling lines to perform safety checks.Vegetation debris was cleared in some spots and minor wind damage repair required �,ZY1 td.!) m/ i �Ou�c{ n other areas. Step restorations then took place with customers re- M energized by Saturday afternoon. jJ-ec�- "Community safety and reducing wildfire risk are top priorities for � �� us;" said Allen Berreth, vice president of operations. "We thank our 6V customers for their patience and understanding through this event. 6��,e "I also applaud the all-hands-on-deck approach from Pacific Powerfl- and 'I�, personnel.Our team emphasized safety for our customers,communities �co-workers. Thanks go out to the crews patrolling and repairing lines,the staff monitoring conditions and volunteers at the community resource centers" Over 300 customers stopped by the community resource centers to cool off,charge their phones and For more information on the company's wildfire mitigation practices, enjoy some cold water.Many of them expressed their thanks to Pacific Power for being there as a visit PacificPower.net/wlldflresafety. resource and several thanked the company for shutting off power to protect their town. 66ttwv A16staw rto&d The U.S. Bureau of Land Management on Sept. 9 issued the final construction approval for two 230-kilovolt segments of PacifiCorp's :� I Gateway West transmission line in Wyoming. Each of the segments begin near Glenrock, Wyoming: a new 60-mile - transmission line beginning at the Windstar Substation and a rebuild of a 58-mile line beginning at the Dave Johnson power plant. Both lines terminate at the Shirley Basin substation in Carbon County,Wyoming, Crews work on building a previous segment of Gateway West. and will run parallel to each other through most of the project area. 'Along with the Gateway South Transmission Line Project, this is the The two lines represent the second phase of the company's 1,000- second transmission project I've been able to approve here in Wyoming mile Gateway West transmission expansion project that will ultimately and I couldn't be prouder of the BLM staff and our strong partnership connect the substations near Glenrock, Wyoming to the Hemingway with the State of Wyoming and the project's proponent, PacifiCorp;' Substation near Boise, Idaho. said BLM Wyoming state director Andrew Archuleta. PacifiCorp completed the first phase of the Gateway West transmission "PacifiCorp has been working tirelessly for the past fifteen years to plan, project in 2019. It consists of 160 miles of 230-kV and 500-kV permit and design these lines.The project team has spent countless hours transmission lines that connect the Shirley Basin substation to the Jim working with stakeholders to ensure they are completed responsibly Bridger substation in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The remaining and with input from the public and our state and federal partners," said segments are expected to be completed over the next few years. Craig Eller,vice president, business policy and development. The Gateway West project is part of PacifiCorp's Energy Gateway "Construction of these projects are critical steps towards completion Transmission Expansion,a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar investment plan to of the greater Energy Gateway transmission expansion. The Gateway add approximately 2,000 miles of new transmission lines across the West. program illustrates PacifiCorp's commitment to a safe, reliable, resilient In May, the Wyoming Public Service Commission granted certificates and affordable energy grid and to connecting communities across the of public convenience and necessity to the 416-mile, 500-kV Gateway West to our diverse generating resources while bringing good-paying South transmission line segment and Segment D.1 of the Gateway jobs to our communities" West line. Later that month,the BLM issued the final approval for the To learn more about Energy Gateway and other transmission projects Gateway South transmission line. underway,visit www.pacificorp.com/transmission. CURRENTS I SEPTEMBER 19,2022 2 SAFETY SPOTLIGHT tyv-te-ftawt fc,0 V&N(06, ��� • Loon, Everything Bou Do T day FIRE 40 0 sa•ry J / i Pictured left to right are Dalton Alemon,Bryce Stucki,Huston Klingler and Zack Rydalch.Not pictured are Joe Parkinson and Colton Smith. On Friday,Sept.9,a Rocky Mountain Power crew from Rexburg,Idaho, Members of the North Lincoln Fire and Rescue department later was patrolling near Lincoln City,Oregon,and came upon a travel trailer stopped by Pacific Power's Lincoln City office to express their gratitude that had caught on fire. for the crew's swift actions saving the trailer — and possibly the The crew had been deployed to support the high wind event that neighborhood. occurred that weekend in Oregon amid extreme fire conditions. Given the wind and weather conditions, the trailer fire could have Seeing the trailer fire,the crew was quick to come to the rescue, using ignited a catastrophic wildfire if the crew hadn't been in the right place their fire extinguisher to put it out. at the right time and used their training and gut instincts to respond quickly and safely. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION co"V" uis"L�o 0"496 04 Sept. 15 marked the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Berkshire Hathaway Energy companies are also celebrating the launch This annual celebration recognizes the diverse cultures and shared of Our Familia, an employee resource group for Latino, Latina and histories of Americans whose families came from Spain, Mexico, the Latinx employees and allies. You can get involved by emailing Caribbean, and Central and South America, and pays tribute to the OurFamilia@brkenergy.com and learn more about the group by generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and joining the Our Familia Community on Yammer. enriched our nation and society. I� The month-long celebration begins in the middle of September—rather than the beginning of the month — to coincide with the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries. Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica celebrate their independence days on Sept. 15,followed by Mexico on Sept. 16, Chile CELEBRANDO on Sept. 18 and Belize on Sept. 21. / flia / Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationwide and locally through festivals,art shows, conferences, community gatherings and more. el 15 _ _p _ _ al 15 de _ Here at PacifiCorp, Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to continue on our diversity, equity and inclusion journey as we celebrate alongside our Hispanic colleagues, customers, community members and business partners. CURRENTS I SEPTEMBER 19,2022 3 SECURITY AWARENESS Ff" 4&4rf Laptops,smartphones,tablets,electronic wearables and other portable devices are vulnerable to malicious software, data breaches and ..10 other threats. If a company-issued device is compromised, company 0010 010 information and the personal data of employees and customers are at risk. Breaches also can impact the security and use of personal devices. This week,join security advisor Marc Smith to learn more about cyber threats to mobile devices and what you can do to mitigate them. 0 t Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 12 p.m. PT (1 p.m. MT) „ Click here to join the session via Teams Did you miss the last session? If you missed the recent session about security intelligence, stream it here: Security Intelligence. IT UPDATES WO fVP17 Desktop support personnel will be in training this week(Sept. 19-23) and may not be as available as they usually are. Please follow the normal processes for requesting help: Contact the BHE Service Desk at 503-813-5555 or 801-220-5555, or use Digital Workplace. • If there is an emergency, a desktop support specialist will • be notified and will step out of class to contact you. Thank you for your patience and understanding 0 On Thursday,Sept. 22 from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m. PT (7-10 p.m. MT),changes will be made to the production SAP R/3 system as part of our normal monthly maintenance and enhancement process. Please avoid doing any critical work in SAP during this time. If you have questions or need help,contact the BHE Service Desk at 503-813-5555 or 801-220-5555,or open a ticket using Digital Workplace. CURRENTS I SEPTEMBER 19,2022 4 s p sC& �W W" s�441 On Saturday, Sept. 24 from 8 p.m. until 12 a.m. PT (9 p.m. to 1 a.m. MT), all SAP production systems — including ECC, ePortal, Process Orchestration, Business Warehouse, Environmental Compliance,SAP GRC, and SAP SRM—will be down for maintenance. During the ePortal maintenance, intranet content will be unavailable.Web applications will be unaffected by this maintenance; however,you will need to access them through these direct links. If you have questions or need help, contact the BHE Service Desk at 503-813-5555 or 801-220-5555. MAKE A DIFFERENCE P"60 Pwa Chip in for charity! Pacific Power's United Way golf tournament was rescheduled due to the public safety power shutoff. Now we have a new date!Join the fun—and bring your co-workers,friends and family! The golf tournament is a fun and important part of our annual Community Giving Campaign, with all proceeds donated to United Way. When: Friday, Sept. 30 v 7:30 a.m. sign-in and breakfast pastries Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Lunch and awards follow. Where: Glendoveer East Golf Course 14015 NE Glisan Street Portland Entry Fee: $100 per golfer—includes green fee, power cart, range balls, drink tickets, breakfast pastries and lunch To register: Go to pacificpowergolf.ecwid.com For information or assistance,contact Rick Dunn, 503-813-6294. PACIFICORP 0 POWERING YOUR GREATNESS Rocky Mountain Power IN THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 NY *e fl)I to h4lu INSID There's never been a better time to go electric.With the recently announced federal electric vehicle adoption incentives, expanding charging infrastructure and a wide variety of EVs on In The News 1 the market, more and more drivers are switching to electric cars and trucks. Health &Wellness 4 As we celebrate National Drive Electric Week Sept. 23 to Oct. 2, Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power are helping to connect our customers and communities to the clean,cost- saving benefits of electric mobility. MOVING AHEAD IN UTAH Over the past decade, Rocky Mountain Power has taken big steps to promote EV adoption in Utah as part of a statewide partnership to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality. Among the latest Zefforts is a $50 million investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure,giving EV drivers greater access to fast chargers throughout the state. SAFE & SECURE Utahns are excited about EVs,and Rocky Mountain Power is matching that excitement with PacifiCorp safety results as of incentives to help people and businesses install chargers at home and work. Residential 9/23/2022 customers can get up to$200 toward installing an at-home charger,while business and non- residential customers can get up to$1,500 per port for faster chargers. RECORDABLE Rocky Mountain Power also offers EV drivers deep discounts in the way they pay for electricity through an incentive called Time of Use. Under this program,the price a plug-in YTD ON TRACK? electric vehicle driver pays for electricity depends on when they use it. This program cuts 27 the typical per-kilowatt-hour price down to 5 cents when customers charge their vehicles during off-peak hours. TARGET See why these Rocky Mountain Power linemen made the switch to electric cars. 23 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS s- - YTD ON TRACK? 18 a TARGET 28 https://youtu.be/iB2f7PMMSb4 (continued) CURRENTS I SEPTEMBER 26,2022 1 (continued from previous page) PLUGGING IN TO CLEAN TRAVEL IN OREGON Pacific Power is committed to making make EV travel easier and To help electric vehicle drivers get around more easily, Pacific Power is cheaper than ever for customers. With valuable new incentives for also helping to expand Oregon's network of public charging stations. installing chargers at home or work, change-making grants that are Pacific Power has installed fast charging stations in five communities so expanding electric mobility in underserved and rural communities,and far: Bend, Klamath Falls, Madras, Otis and Mill City. new fast-charging infrastructure in cities and towns, it's the perfect These public charging stations can charge up to six electric vehicles time to go electric. of all makes and models and are part of our larger efforts to ensure drivers in rural communities get connected to electric mobility. Electric Vehicle Charger Rebates EMPLOYEE ELECTRIC VEHICLE INCENTIVE PacifiCorp employees can receive a$1,250 incentive when purchasing 44 or leasing an electric vehicle for personal use. Check out the JBit __ Electric Vehicle Incentive Program and Form to learn more. Watch on Wodube 1 y r ► https://youtu.be/rgniV6m3Z6o The company offers up rebates of up to $1,000 for home charging equipment,up to$3,000 per port for multifamily properties in Oregon, - and up to$1,000 per port for businesses installing Level 2 chargers. Pacific Power also offers rg ants — more than $2.5 million to date — for projects that advance electric mobility,helping Oregonians electrify work and farm vehicles, bicycles and even school buses. rat fAaf fteirAJ V&4va fv4aru orcIm tAuivty PacifiCorp's renewable resources team recently completed two fish mitigation projects.The Harboldt dam removal project and the Salt Creek habitat enhancement projects on Rogue River tributaries in southern fish habitat enhancement project were previously featured in Currents. Oregon. Both projects involved upgrading culverts to provide fish with easy passage up and downstream. NEW CULVERTS CLEAR THE WAY The existing culverts on Big Ben Creek and Imnaha Creek were sized BACKGROUND and located in ways that presented barriers to upstream fish passage. The Prospect No.3 hydroelectric project was relicensed by the Federal PacifiCorp consulted with U.S. Forest Service staff to design and Energy Regulatory Commission in 2019 for a period of 40 years. The construct appropriately sized fish passage, including pipe-arch culverts project has an existing fish ladder at the diversion dam on the South with native stream bed materials to facilitate upstream and downstream Fork Rogue River that has proven effective for most native trout, fish passage as well as safe travel for forest visitors on the road above. though it does not meet current state fish passage criteria. At Big Ben Creek, two 7-foot-wide culverts were replaced with a In lieu of replacing an effective fish ladder, PacifiCorp agreed to 24-foot-wide culvert. A 10-foot-wide culvert was replaced with a complete four mitigation projects to benefit native trout in the Rogue 64-foot-wide culvert at Imnaha Creek, one of the biggest culverts of Basin as part of a relicensing settlement agreement with the Oregon this type in the region. Department of Environmental Quality. In addition to improving fish passage, the natural formation of the The culvert upgrades at Big Ben Creek and Imnaha Creek,on the Rogue streams has been restored now that the appropriately sized culverts River upstream of the Prospect hydro project, are two of the four provide a bed, bank and channel for the full range of stream flows. (continued) CURRENTS I SEPTEMBER 26,2022 2 (continued from previous page) Big Bend Creek culvert—before and after: Pam' �• ,�, r _ Imnoho Creek culvert before and after: - �Kz r _ PacifiCorp, along with federal and state natural resource agencies, I will host a public tour of the fish enhancement projects at the North Umpqua Hydroelectric Project on Wednesday, Oct. 5. k The annual tour will highlight state-of-the-art fish passage facilities and recent spawning habitat improvements at Soda Springs Dam and upstream locations on the North Umpqua River within the Umpqua "It's especially satisfying to see hundreds of wild Chinook salmon National Forest about 60 miles east of Roseburg. spawning both upstream and downstream of the dam and to share that experience on tours like this" These enhancements are part of PacifiCorp's 194-megawatt hydroelectric project that produces enough renewable, emission-free The tour begins at noon and is expected to conclude by 4 p.m. It begins electricity to supply approximately 80,000 average homes each year. with a presentation at the North Umpqua Implementation Center, after which guests will be transported on buses to the project sites. The project was built in the 1940s and 1950s but has undergone many substantial improvements since 2001 to balance efficient energy Employees are invited to attend, but space is limited and must be production with fish,wildlife, recreation and other values. reserved by contacting Rich Grost at 541-498-2617 by Sept. 30. "The river is dynamic and so are we—constantly operating,maintaining Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking space. Please wear and improving the facilities for fish passage and protection and the sturdy boots or shoes and bring a sack lunch and hard hat if you have habitat for fish spawning and rearing,"said Rich Grost, principal aquatic one. Hard hats are required to access the dam and will be provided to scientist with PacifiCorp. those who don't have their own. CURRENTS I SEPTEMBER 26,2022 3 HEALTH AND WELLNESS ow IF, 40 As the weather changes and days get shorter, it's important to adjust • KEEP UP WITH COVID-19 VACCINES.The CDC recommends your health routines. Simple changes can help you feel your best all everyone stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including autumn long, so you can enjoy the coziest time of the year. getting the updated,or bivalent,boosters that target the most recent • EAT SEASONAL VEGGIES like broccoli, cabbage, squash, spinach Omicron subvariants. and (of course) pumpkin. Not only do these foods incorporate well GET MOVING. Physical activity plays a key role in lowering your into soups, stews and other warm dishes, they also offer health risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and even some benefits from the nutrients and vitamins they provide. cancers. It can be tempting to get cozy on the couch instead of going • SCHEDULE YOUR CHECKUPS.Wellness screenings are a key to out for a walk, but the cooler temperatures can make getting out living a healthy life,and summer may have delayed your checkup due of the house even more enjoyable. Try to get at least 30 minutes of to all the fun warm-weather activities you enjoyed. Now is a great moderate exercise on most days of the week. time to schedule your annual physical or visit the dentist. BE KIND TO YOURSELF. Seasonal Affective Disorder can creep • PRIORITIZE SLEEP. The changing season and the end of Daylight up in the cooler months of the year.That makes autumn a great time Saving Time mean longer periods of darkness. While that can take to check in with your mental health. Find a therapist that can help a toll on your mood or energy levels, it can offer a potential benefit you manage the Winter Blues and reframe negative thought patterns. — longer periods of sleep. Getting adequate sleep is one of the PacifiCorp's Employee Assistance Program provides up to eight free fundamentals for good health. counseling sessions per person per year. • GET YOUR FLU SHOT. Flu season typically kicks off in October, By prioritizing your health and wellness this fall, you can feel your best so now's the time to get ahead of it. The seasonal flu vaccine can as the temperature drops and the year winds down. Listen to your protect you from illness—and protect vulnerable individuals around body and give it what it needs! you. Depending on your health insurance plan and provider, these shots are often free or inexpensive. Ask your doctor during your checkup or check with local pharmacies and public health clinics where flu shots are offered. PACIFICORP 0 E COMMUNITY GIVING CAMPAIGNpwa&" Cur&OWWAa ; I At PacifiCorp,powering our communities means providing safe,reliable,affordable electricity. But it's much more than that. We all live and work in the communities we serve, and we try to make a difference in many ways — by volunteering, making donations, lending a hand to neighbors in need and supporting vital community organizations. Our annual Community Giving Campaign is one of the most significant ways we power our communities. Each year, through generous employee donations that are matched by the PacifiCorp Foundation, we support our most vulnerable neighbors and help our communities grow and thrive. ' Our Generation teams have been leading the way in our campaign this year, selecting local nonprofits to support through their donations and holding campaign meetings and fundraising activities throughout September.Through their efforts we've already raised an impressive$98,000! All of us across the company now have an opportunity to build on that success and join in to support our own local communities. SAFE & SECURE You can donate to United Way or to any nonprofit that's important to you. Contributions can be made by payroll deduction to spread your donation over the year.And all employee donations PacifiCorp safety results as of are matched by the PacifiCorp Foundation. (Matching funds go to your local United Way, unless 9/30/2022 you are donating to one of the featured nonprofits listed on the PDF pledge forms here) To make your pledge in our 2022 Community Giving Campaign,visit our secure donation site: connect.unitedway-pdx.org/pacificorp and use this initial login to create your account: RECORDABLE INCIDENTS Email: p#####@PacifiCorp.com (using your P#) YTD ON TRACK? Temporary password: poweringourcommunities 27 7 You can also learn more and find PDF pledge forms on the intranet. Thank you for all the ways you power your community.Your contribution makes a difference. TARGET 23 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS � e;\ YTD ON TRACK? 18 TARGET 28 Bill Comeau Erin Isselmann Campaign Executive Sponsor Campaign Executive Sponsor VP,Customer Experience&Innovation VP, Corporate Communications CURRENTS I OCTOBER 3,2022 1 CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK - - _ Nn= I I ;x. The first class o f new remote customer care specialists met at the Wasatch Customer Care Center to celebrate completion of their training. The customer care team — previously concentrated at care centers in "We are committed to supporting communities and employees Portland and Salt Lake City — recently expanded to include a raft of impacted by the energy transition;' said Bill Comeau, vice president, new colleagues working remotely from small central Utah communities. customer experience and innovation. "The expansion of our customer The new employees providing 24/7/365 support to Pacific Power care team into central Utah allows us to continue providing employment and Rocky Mountain Power customers hail from Carbon and Emery opportunities in central Utah while at the same time providing our counties, where PacifiCorp once had coal mining operations and the customers with a dedicated and talented workforce" coal-fueled Carbon power plant. After a job fair in Price and over 350 applicants,60 new customer care "It all started with a conversation over how to resolve a couple of needs: specialists will have joined the team as of Oct. 7. One,the need to continue providing exceptional service to customers "These employees are not only connected with us as colleagues in who call us with inquiries,and two,the desire to support the rural Utah customer care,they're also our customers in a community that we are area with good jobs providing reliable income;"explained Kim Leverich- proud to help sustain in part by offering secure, well-paying jobs," said Graham, director, customer service performance support. Leverich-Graham. Collaborating with IBEW Local 57, human resources and recruiting staff, the customer care leadership team went to work and in July, an agreement was made to offer up to 25 remote customer care positions. (continued) CURRENTS I OCTOBER 3,2022 2 (continued from the previous page) k ta Wri w4f Lezlie Johnson is one of the new remote customer care specialists. She recently shared some photos (shown below) of a new mural in the works in Price, Utah, depicting Paci fiCorp's history in Carbon County. Her enthusiasm made it clear that she already feels a strong connection to our company and takes pride in our long history in this rural Utah community. Oct. 3-7 is Customer Service Week and we thought it was the perfect time to hear more from Lezlie about her experience with the company so for and its impact in her community. Here she is in her own words. i F •fir,: Hi, I am Lezlie Johnson and I am so proud to be working for PacifiCorp/RockyMountain Power!I am so excited about this awesome opportunity PP Y to work for such a great company. I am still in the training process, but so far, everyone has been wonderful to work with, we have awesome trainers,and we are learning what it really means to provide exceptional customer service.Our customers are definitely#11 I come from a family of PacifiCorp employees. My dad, Gary Johnson, retired years ago from PacifiCorp's Hunter Plant and I remember listening to him talk about how much he enjoyed his job and his fellow employees, so when I was given this opportunity to work here, I was thrilled! I even remember going to Hunter Plant for a tour when I was young. The photos that I sent are of a mural that is one block long and is painted on the side of the Bookcliff Sales building located at 42 South \� Carbon Ave. in Price. Kate Kilpatrick was commissioned to paint the mural and it's not quite done yet, but it is already really amazing! is We also have a community park on the corner of 300 East and 100 fi III North that was funded and built by PacifiCorp.That park on the corner I' f used to be a dirt and weed field and really looked horrible.The park is great and really contributed to the beautification of some of our main roads that people travel on. I believe there are also areas where the community can plant vegetables. It's wonderful to see the all the positive impacts of this company in the community I call home. CURRENTS I OCTOBER 3,2022 3 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Pw c&&&ceWa *bo-st�wea a&&tgtvc&t PacifiCorp Learning is pleased to be launching a series of elective computer-based courses in communication, leadership, personal and career development, project management and more! We are developing approximately 70 new and engaging courses for you, most of which are under 30 minutes in length. Here are a few r examples of the courses you can expect to find: _ • Master the Art of Verbal Communication (course number PPW0000332) • Introduction to Change Management(PPW0000306) ' • A Guide for New People Managers (PPW0000308) Bookmark this course list to easily find what's new in the Learning 1 Management System (LMS).And stay tuned!We will select some of these courses to use as a foundation for upcoming"Lunch&Learn"webinars. For questions or feedback, please contact us at PacifiCorp Learning. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND IINsCLUSION hkff_eul�t perta"A) Of if&*Wifv A BHE-wide event sponsored by the Women's Employee Resource Groups of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Registration is now open for Strive to Thrive: Well-Being. You won't After the panel discussion,Strive to Thrive will feature keynote speaker want to miss this opportunity to build and strengthen your community Jillian Anderson, a transformation architect and executive coach who and engage in professional development! specializes in organizational change management and helps leaders - Thursday, Oct. 13 create high-performing cultures. - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT/ 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. MT The event will be presented at various watch party locations and virtually for those unable to make it in person. BHE Renewables CEO and Energized Women executive sponsor Alicia Knapp will moderate a panel of women in leadership roles across Strive to Thrive is open to all employees. Register online here or by Berkshire Hathaway Energy businesses—including PacifiCorp vice president, scanning the QR code below. CFO and treasurer Nikki Kobliha—discussing the topic of well-being. sponsored by: OCTOBER 13 WOMEN'S NOON-3PM CT employee resource groups of BHE VIRTUAL WITH LOCAL WATCH PARTIES 1q1va4a-.,M7 G - PA ORPPacific Power COMMUNITY GIVING CAMPAIGN ; &n b&&�(#w I Many are familiar with Fred Rogers's famous advice to look for the helpers. "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers.You will always find people who are helping' "To this day, especially in times of disaster," Mr. Rogers told his television neighbors, "I remember my mother's words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers—so many caring people in this world" Look for the helpers. It's a piece of advice that serves not only as a comfort to kids, but to • us adults as well—a reminder that there is still much good amid the bad in the world today. LNG <" U H F O BANK " ICA to E c y J' 0 . 8 4 "w SAFE & SECURE " PacifiCorp safety results as of r— A 10/07/2022 RECORDABLE POWERING • / YTD ON TRACK? MAKE YOUR • . .■. 27 Your Community Giving Campaign contribution will make lives be Our annual Community Giving Campaign kicked off last week, giving each of us the TARGET opportunity to turn that comforting thought into concrete action. It's a chance for each of 23 us to be a helper individually and to make a real difference collectively. (D Through our Community Giving initiative, you can use a convenient payroll deduction process to donate to your local United Way or to any nonprofit that's important to you and VEHICLE ACCIDENTS your community. And all employee donations are matched by the PacifiCorp Foundation, boosting the impact of your gift and the good it can do. YTD ON TRACK? With the lingering impacts of the pandemic,destructive storms and wildfires,and economic 19 pressures,our communities are looking for helpers.Will you step in? • If you haven't pledged before,can you commit$5 per paycheck?A small amount per AID pay period can make a big impact. TARGET • If you have pledged before, can you renew your contribution for 2023? 28 • If you're able, consider increasing your donation to meet the increased needs in our communities. (continued) CURRENTS I OCTOBER 10,2022 1 (continued from the previous page) We are proud to say that when our communities look for the helpers,they can look to us. So if you are looking for a way to help, please join us in making a Community Giving Campaign contribution. Visit our secure donation site: connect.unitedway-pdx.org/pacificorp and use this initial login to create your account: Email: p#####@PacifiCorp.com (using your P#) Temporary password: poweringourcommunities You can also learn more and find PDF pledge forms on the intranet. Thank you! Bill Comeau Erin Isselmann Campaign Executive Sponsor Campaign Executive Sponsor VP,Customer Experience&Innovation VP, Corporate Communications IN THE NEWS Research shows that learning happens best when social,emotional and can help parents attend a job interview or work an extra shift, the cognitive growth are connected.High-quality,evidence-based programs grants underwrite a wide variety of much needed and helpful resources are also critical to positive academic outcomes, better attendance and in large and small communities. improved graduation rates. That's why PacifiCorp puts funding and a list of grants provided to organizations in Pacific Power's service resources behind schools and organizations that work toward these goals and open the doors of opportunity for learners of all ages. area can be found here: The PacifiCorp Foundation recently donated more than $760,000 — New grants from Pacific Power concentrate on education including over$46Ok through the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation and STEM learning and$3OOk through the Pacific Power Foundation—in new grant funding across the company's service area in order to support organizations While a list of grants in Rocky Mountain Power's service area can be that provide education and science, technology, engineering and math found here: or STEM learning opportunities. From financial literacy classes and early New grants from Rocky Mountain Power concentrate on education educational intervention programs to last-minute childcare centers that and STEM learning W � r _ CURRENTS OCTOBER 10,2022 2 DRIVE ELECTRIC pw� Matqut" pmllof"'I"Wa 06tt"tAt Orm &Xhio tlueirlk i4D ftg& National Drive Electric Week took place the week of Sept. 26, and Over the past decade, Rocky Mountain Power has taken big steps to Rocky Mountain Power celebrated the occasion in style by hosting an promote EV adoption in Utah as part of a statewide partnership to Electric Vehicle Car Show complete with electric vehicles,food trucks, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.Among the latest efforts fun and prizes. is a $50 million investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, 16 employees brought their own EVs to show off,visitors and partners giving EV drivers greater access to fast chargers throughout the state. from across Salt Lake City came out to see some of the most cutting- And there's never been a better time to go electric.With the recently edge EVs on the market—including the bestselling Ford F-150 Lightning, announced federal electric vehicle adoption incentives, expanding Rivian RT1 and Volkswagen ID4, alongside electric cars from Tesla, charging infrastructure and the variety of electric vehicles on the Chevrolet and Nissan,and even a number of electric motorcycles. market, more and more people are driving electric and saving money. The EV Car Show was an opportunity for RMP to showcase the Employees can take advantage of PacifiCorp's Electric Vehicle Incentive latest in EV technology and highlight the efforts the company has been Program and apply for a$1,250 incentive for the purchase or lease of making to support EV adoption in Utah. a qualifying electric vehicle. Is V EVWK �w lsaw0.0 ;:om ,:'•'� POWER MOUNTAIN i `1 .. Jr ,y„ ♦ err" �� 1 � *-:.�� — �� �� ,_ l I i CURRENTS OCTOBER 10,2022 3 P"60 PWC41&toft ffa&o tl-1�4&&stww& - 1114 4M41 Following Rocky Mountain Power's fantastic Car Show during National Blue Star Donuts will be available while supplies last! Drive Electric Week, Pacific Power is looking forward to partnering There's never been a better time to go electric! Employees can pair with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to host an the PacifiCorp employee electric vehicle rebate with the federal EV Electric Vehicle Showcase in Portland. DEQ has organized this event in tax credits and the Oregon Clean Fuels Rebate Program to save up conjunction with PacifiCorp's customer solutions and facilities teams to to $16,250 on the purchase of a new electric vehicle. Rebates and highlight some of the amazing projects that have come from PacifiCorp's Tax credits are available for used vehicles as well!Find out which electric e-mobility grant program. vehicles qualify at https://www.deq.state.or.us/ocvrp and Stop by the Lloyd Center Tower surface street parking lot near our EV https://fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxevb.shtml Charging stations to see the Electric Vehicle Showcase. What: Pacific Power Electric Vehicle Showcase When: Tuesday, Oct. 11, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Where: Lloyd Center Tower parking lot • ' This is a great opportunity to learn about electric vehicles and check out some of the newest Electric Vehicles or e-bikes on the market today. The vehicles present will include a Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevy EUV,Volkswagen ID4 and PacifiCorp's very own Chevy Bolt.Test drives W E LOOK FORWARD TO will not be available, but Pacific Power's Chevy Bolt is available to all SEEING YOU THERE! employees and an electric test drive can be arranged for all employees who are interested. EV icon courtesy of vecteezycom VAN. OctoberELECTRIC VEHICL 1 , See the latest EVs on the market and learn about available discounts on EV purchases.join us in the LCT Surface parking lot next to . . - . y a BlueStar Donut while they For more information contact Steven Alaman at OR Steven.alaman@pacificorp.com CURRENTS I OCTOBER 10,2022 4 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a Employees can learn more about how to participate in National time that serves to raise awareness and acceptance about disability Disability Employment Awareness Month and ways they can promote employment issues and celebrates the contributions of workers with its messages — during October and throughout the year— by visiting disabilities to our organizations and communities. www.dol.gov/NDEAM. The history of National Disability Employment Awareness Month traces back to 1945 when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week i in October each year "National Employ the Physically Handicapped , Week." In 1962, the word "physically" was removed to acknowledge 1 , the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all ' types of disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to National Disability Employment Awareness Month. 44 At PacifiCorp,we recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month and join the movement to raise awareness of and celebrate the ' value and talent that people with disabilities add to our company.We are committed to continuing our journey of building a workplace that is inclusive and provides access and opportunities to all, including our colleagues with disabilities. This occasion serves as a reminder that we all play an important part in Official Poster Download here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ cultivating a more equitable and inclusive work environment—one where all ODEP/pdf/508_NDEAM_Poster_2022_eng.pdf people are recognized for their abilities every day of every month. Source&Image location: Resources I U.S. Department of Labor(dol.gov) A BHE-wide event sponsored by the Women's Employee Resource Groups of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Registration is now open for Strive to Thrive: Well-Being. You won't After the panel discussion, Strive to Thrive will feature keynote speaker want to miss this opportunity to build and strengthen your community Jillian Anderson, a transformation architect and executive coach who and engage in professional development! specializes in organizational change management and helps leaders - Thursday, Oct. 13 create high-performing cultures. - 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. PT/ 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. MT The event will be presented at various watch party locations and virtually for those unable to make it in person. BHE Renewables CEO and Energized Women executive sponsor Alicia Knapp will moderate a panel of women in leadership roles across Strive to Thrive is open to all employees. Register online here or by Berkshire Hathaway Energy businesses—including PacifiCorp vice president, scanning the QR code below. CFO and treasurer Nikki Kobliha—discussing the topic of well-being. sponsored by: OCTOBER 13 WOMEN'S NOON-3PM CT employee resource groups of BHE VIRTUAL WITH LOCAL WATCH PARTIES O O o CURRENTS OCTOBER 10,2022 5 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES wela PacifiCorp Learning is pleased to be launching a series of elective computer-based courses in communication, leadership, personal and career development, project management and more! We are developing approximately 70 new and engaging courses for you, most of which are under 30 minutes in length. Here are a few r� , examples of the courses you can expect to find: r� • Fundamentals of Electricity (course number PPW0000305) NIP • Lightning Writing: Fundamentals of Business Writing(PPW0000400) Bookmark this course list to easily find what's new in the Learning ` Management System (LMS). And stay tuned! We will selecting - some of these courses to use as a foundation for upcoming "Lunch &Learn"webinars. For questions or feedback, please contact us at PacifiCorp Learning. IT UPDATES SAP Cop : f & s4altA rf4l On Friday, Oct. 14,from 6 p.m. until 12 a.m. PT (7 p.m.to 1 a.m. MT), SAP GRC production system will be down for a support pack upgrade. During this upgrade downtime, roles cannot be requested or approved for SAP systems through GRC. If you have questions or need help,contact the Service Desk at 503-813-5555 or 801-220-5555. PACIFICORP 0 1r ;Ej f / iti y F COMMUNITY GIVING CAMPAIGN ,PlAa ft)&a do-so-w4, When times are tough,there is incredible power in pulling together—in acting together to •. help a neighbor or support a community in need. As Helen Keller famously said, `Alone, we can do so little,together we can do so much." Our Community Giving Campaign is one way we can make a difference together. By joining • forces and investing in the people and places that matter to us,we can do so much.We can make lives better.We can help create a brighter future and stronger, healthier communities The truly great thing about this campaign is that, while we give collectively, each of us can ' contribute in the way that is most meaningful to us personally. • We can give to our local United Way. ••. - • We can support one of the featured nonprofits selected by PacifiCorp colleagues (see the lists on the pledge forms here). SAFE & SECURE • We can donate to any nonprofit we choose. Pick the ones that are PacifiCorp safety results as of important to you and your community. 10/14/2022 Payroll deduction makes giving easy and convenient,and matching funds from the PacifiCorp RECORDABLE INCIDENTS Foundation will double our collective contribution. Please join in today! YTD ON TRACK? A 28 TARGET 23 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS � '�' r ✓' YTD ON TRACK? POWERING OURCXh4W 19 AID MAKE YOUR . TODAY! Your Community Giving •• , contriution _ _ _r. TARGET 28 (continued) CURRENTS I OCTOBER 17,2022 1 (continued from the previous page) To make your pledge in our 2022 Community Giving Campaign,visit our secure donation site: connect.unitedway-pdx.org/pacificorp and use this initial login below to create your account: Email: p#####@PacifiCorp.com (using your P#) Temporary password: poweringourcommunities You can also learn more and find PDF pledge forms on the intranet. Thank you for all you do—together—to power our communities! .+oar Bill Comeau Erin Isselmann Campaign Executive Sponsor Campaign Executive Sponsor VP,Customer Experience&Innovation VP, Corporate Communications IN THE NEWS owlta fu C4* PacifiCorp representatives recently joined other utilities at a mutual illuminating strengths and weakness and helping employees test out assistance exercise hosted in the Los Angeles area by Southern roles and responsibilities while strengthening their teams' emergency California Edison in order to test their mettle amidst a simulated response plans. large-scale San Andreas Fault earthquake. Together, the industry Learn more about how organizations across the country collaborate colleagues collaborated to enact the processes and principles of to boost resilience, including through exercises, at FEMA's National the National Incident Management System in order to coordinate Preparedness website. emergency response, provide mutual assistance, navigate fast-moving contingencies and complete energy restoration activities in the simulated, but realistic,aftermath of a major natural disaster. - "This was a collaborative mutual assistance exercise with utilities from western states that will help us become better prepared to assist each other when an emergency arises," said Curt Mansfield, PacifiCorp senior vice president for power delivery. "It was an opportunity to build relationships,observe tactics and learn about approaches used by other utilities during large scale emergency events — and a chance to share best practices among peers." The exercise included PacifiCorp employees from operations, emergency management,procurement and corporate communications, who were joined by counterparts from Pacific Gas& Electric, Portland = w General Electric, San Diego Gas&Electric and other utilities. Exercises are an essential way that the energy industry prepares for tangible, credible threats to its ability to supply power to customers— from hurricanes to earthquakes to man-made crises like cyber incidents and physical attacks on infrastructure. These simulated events boost the resilience and response capabilities of utilities like PacifiCorp by CURRENTS I OCTOBER 17,2022 2 P"+O PGVC41*ktor wpt(aw" Pacific Power is hosting several in-person forums to gather input Each forum will have on-site Spanish and American Sign Language from community stakeholders and customers on the company's 2023 interpreting services and will be livestreamed and recorded. Light Wildfire Mitigation Plan. Subject matter experts will discuss various refreshments and snacks will be provided. wildfire safety projects, enhanced weather monitoring and forecasting Employees are invited to attend and spread the word about capabilities and emergency management updates followed by a these events — questions and comments can be sent to Questions and Answers session. wildfiresafety@pacificorp.com. Livestream links will also be PacifiCorp's Oregon wildfire mitigation plan was developed in available at pacificpower.net/publicforums. keeping with rulemaking by the Oregon Public Utility Commission that incorporated recommendations of the Governor's Council on Wildfire Response and guidance issued in the Governor's Executive Order 20-04 (PDF). OREGON PUBLIC FORUM LOCATIONS AND DATES: • Central Point—October 18, 2022 • Canyonville—October 19, 2022 • Grants Pass—October 19 Tme: 6-8 p.m. Tme: 9-11 a.m. Time: 6-8 p.m. Expo Mace Watchable Wildlife Center Seven Feathers Resort and Casino Josephine County Fairgrounds 1 Peninger Rd 146 Chief Miwaleta Ln 1451 Fairgrounds Rd Central Point, Oregon 97502 Canyonville, Oregon 97417 Grants Pass, OR 97527 Livestream Webinar ID: 898 4566 9331 Livestream Webinar ID: 863 3789 5462 Livestream Webinar ID: 879 3687 6298 Click here to access the Livestream. Click here to access the Livestream. Click here to access the Livestream. • Mosier—October 20, 2022 Tme: 6-8 p.m. Mosier Grange Hall PacifiCorp's 2022 Oregon Wildfire Protection Plan is available for 1000 4th Ave review,and more information on the company's wildfire mitigation Mosier, OR 97040 practices can be found at pacificpower.net/wildfiresafety. Livestream Webinar ID: 852 3348 5834 Click here to access the Livestream. err i 0 join us at our • • public • WILDFIRE SAFETY CURRENTS I OCTOBER 17,2022 3 DRIVE ELECTRIC pqd6o pwor hoftf &4&0 wkdo fhqvw& Pacific Power hosted staff from the Oregon Department of Forth's Mobile Showcase is a unique "education center on wheels" Environmental Quality, Washington Department of Ecology and that brings electric transportation opportunities directly to rural and Portland General Electric on Oct. 11 for an electric vehicle showcase. traditionally underserved communities in Pacific Power's service area. Visitors and PacifiCorp employees got to see the new Ford F-150 The showcase has also visited Bend and Talent, Oregon, and is on its Lightning, a Rivian truck and several other electric vehicles alongside way to Astoria and Pendleton later this fall. e-bikes—and intrepid cyclists got to try their hands at e-bike test rides. There's never been a better time to go electric! Employees can pair The showcase also helped raise awareness of the ease and attractiveness the PacifiCorp employee electric vehicle rebate with the federal EV of going electric. Visitors went inside the mobile EV center to take a tax credits and the Oregon Clean Fuels Rebate Program to save up to look at sample public chargers and talk with on-site experts who used $16,250 on the purchase of a new electric vehicle. Rebates and Tax the "EV Finder" tool to match drivers with their ideal electric vehicle, credits are available for used vehicles as well! Find out which electric based on lifestyle and budget considerations. vehicles qualify at https://www.deg.state.or.us/ocvrp and The showcase was operated by the nonprofit Forth and funded https://fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxevb.shtmi. through a $194,500 Pacific Power Oregon Clean Fuels Grant.Since 2020, Pacific Power has awarded more than 20 E-Mobility Grants or creative e-mobility projects around the state (including e-bikes programs, electric tractors, electric school buses and more),totaling more than $2.5 million to date. r a T ti 1\ I � r _ CURRENTS OCTOBER 17,2022 4 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION C"Vok ilutulfcctWAA4 NA *6 euc-A)46 06 00-k C" Reflecting on the intersectionality of us all, Pride Connection, BEAUTIE, InspirAsian and Our Familia have joined to launch the first-ever joint book club to advance diversity,equity and inclusion together. The book club meets via a weekly Teams video meeting on Thursdays at 7 p.m. CST/5 p.m. PST through December 15.The book club will read two books,with each book being discussed for five weeks. Please note:The book club is completely voluntary and is being offered as an opportunity to connect in a new way on topics that are critical to diversity, equity and inclusion. The books may contain mature adult themes. If there are topics or subjects that you may be sensitive to, please research the backgrounds of the selected books. You may also reach out to Darla Zink, chief diversity officer of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, if you have any questions. Two books have been selected,reflecting the mosaic of Berkshire Hathaway Energy's workforce.Attendees can join the discussion for both books or just one, and the first book will be finished before the club starts on the second one. The book club's selections are: Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca EI<wuyasi & So Much More by Janet Mock Butter Honey Pig Bread tells the story of a Nigerian woman and her Book Club Dates:Oct.6, 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3 (Please feel free to join twin daughters,who become estranged from one another because of in progress even if you weren't able to attend the first meetings!) a childhood trauma experienced by one of the sisters.After more than Memorable quote: "I was a mixed Black girl existing in a Westernized a decade apart, the three women must face each other and address Hawaiian culture where petite Asian women were the ideal, in a white the wounds of the past if they are to reconcile and move forward. culture where Black women were furthest from the standard of beauty, The novel was named one of the best Canadian novels of 2020 by the in an American culture where trans women of color were invisible. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. JANET MOCK 'You will be changed T- by this book.' I —Meliaea Harris-Perry 0 PPIAG 77 A NOVEL • A schedule assigning the portion of the book to be read prior to each To join the book club, please sign up here. session will be provided to participants. You do not need to read the Ordering Books: entire book prior to the first session of the book club.You will also be enriched by the discussion even if you were unable to complete the To order Redefining Realness by Janet Mock from Fulton Street reading for each session—so please attend! Books, please follow this link. Each participant must buy their own books or borrow them from To order Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi, please their local library. BEAUTIE has partnered with Fulton Street Books, a complete this form no later than Oct. 17 to order from Fulton Street Black-owned business and bookstore located near Greenwood and Books, or purchase it from an alternate vendor. Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma,to order books. CURRENTS I OCTOBER 17,2022 5 BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION 7t& bawf If WV 0"t"t pafv-MsK PacifiCorp employees working on Business Transformation priorities Power Hour: Business Transformation Update are finding important ways to maximize the benefits of Responsys, When: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 11:30 a.m. PT/ 12:30 p.m. MT the tool from Oracle that will boost the company's interactions with customers through email and SMS text communications. Where: Microsoft Teams One capability that Responsys will improve is the company's outreach Click here to join the meeting on your computer or mobile app to customers regarding planned service interruptions and outages.The Or call in (audio only) 1-385-301-2977 streamlined process enabled by the tool may enable the company to Phone Conference ID: 240 088 675# save hundreds of work hours annually that would have otherwise gone to managing such notifications through prior systems. These changes will aid the Mission Control team and reduce the amount of time they devote to sending out these notifications, so that they can focus on other customer-facing communications priorities. These improvements will also benefit emergency communications in the event that an incident requires a large, fast-paced volume of email and SMS text messages to be sent large numbers of customers.During the recent public safety power shut-off in Oregon, tens of thousands of messages were sent out to customers to provide critical updates. Preventive safety communications can also be sent out in high volumes —such as a pre-season wildfire safety message that went out to about 1.5 million PacifiCorp customers earlier this year. — You can learn more about Responsys and its role in our Business Transformation journey by attending the next Power Hour with Shiree Holt, change lead for Business Transformation, Jayson Branch, vice president, business optimization and innovation, and Bill Comeau, vice president, customer service. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES UT" L"b� € &Wru(a tgafc"l"lot ww 4a&&PWMt Join PacifiCorp Learning&Development for a Lunch& Learn webinar human dynamics with empathy and a strengths based focus. Come on feedback and informal coaching on Wednesday, Oct. 26th at with your questions and your expertise! Hosted by Julie Frank, Learning 12:00pm PT/ 1:00pm MT. &Development Manager. Whether you are a project or team leader, or perhaps a functional Recommended online prerequisite: PPW0000319 Effective Feedback or people manager, you often need to provide timely feedback Strategies for Leaders.While it is not required you complete this short and guidance. The benefits to providing coaching and feedback are LMS course prior to attending the webinar, we encourage you to abundant: improved engagement, self-awareness, motivation and review the content ahead of time. performance. However, it can be tricky to pinpoint exactly what kind of feedback to provide—when,how and how much!We'll discuss how Register for the webinar here to plan and lead a feedback conversation, along with how to navigate 0 CURRENTS I OCTOBER 17,2022 6 &4*yPT Woof 4&d*wmhA otAbk wWcf PacifiCorp Learning is pleased to be launching a series of elective computer-based courses in communication, leadership, personal and career development, project management and more! ` ti We are developing approximately 70 new and engaging courses for 1 you, most of which are under 30 minutes in length. Here are a few _ _V'" 9 examples of the courses you can expect to find: '• • '' dr, • The Art of Managing Up (course number PPW0000322) • Lightning Writing:Write Like a Boss (PPW0000402) • Overcoming Procrastination (PPW0000342) �► Bookmark this course list to easily find what's new in the Learning x Management System (LMS). And stay tuned! We will be selecting some of these courses to use as a foundation for upcoming "Lunch &Learn"webinars. ,� N For questions or feedback, please contact us at PacifiCorp Learning. IT UPDATES ow swxcsf�vtan hew&"& You may have noticed the SuccessFactors home page looks different. Navigation tiles to areas such as Expense Reconciliation, My Paystub The new version features an upgraded look and feel, with new Quick and Time Entry also received an upgraded look, while maintaining Actions tiles designed to provide one-click access to the most frequently current functionality. performed actions. _ + Expense Lo My Paystub °ie"'a0o Reconcibation v5ew yow prysam SubrVar"ac <rlOR CAfC Vie*OQtris trsrxacn4nsons Please contact the HR Service Center by email or phone 503-813-5955 for any assistance needed with Employee Central. VVAP G roT./ N4 401a&4�0 446 On Thursday, Oct. 20,from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. PT (7 p.m.to 10 p.m. MT),changes will be made to the production SAP R/3 system as part of a normal monthly maintenance and enhancement process. Please avoid doing any critical work in SAP during this time. If you have questions or need help,contact the Service Desk at 503-813-5555 or 801-220-5555. rr " COMMUNITY GIVING CAMPAIGN je-t& i4ij*PCA)ckrutWWW4 I Our annual Community Giving Campaign is well underway, with PacifiCorp colleagues coming together to power the communities we serve by donating to local United = Way chapters, nonprofits selected by teams across the company, or to any charitable organization—the choice is yours. Joining in is easy and convenient.With payroll deduction,you decide how much you want - to contribute,and it comes right out of your paycheck.Just a few dollars each pay period adds up to a generous donation. And matching funds from the PacifiCorp Foundation will stretch your gift even further. Did you know?When you use the United Way donation site and designate your gift to any other nonprofit, United Way will pass through 100% of your donation. This is our opportunity to power our communities—to make a difference for neighbors in need, give back in ways that have real impact, and build stronger, healthier, more connected communities. SAFE & SECURE To make your pledge in our 2022 Community Giving Campaign,visit our secure PacifiCorp safety results as of donation site:connect.unitedway-pdx.org/pacificorp and use this initial login below to 10/21/2022 create your account: Email: p#####@PacifiCorp.com (using your P#) RECORDABLE Temporary password: poweringourcommunities DONATE N• You can also find PDF pledge forms on the intranet. YTD ON TRACK? Questions? Learn more in this FAQ. If you have additional questions, email Community 28 Giving Campaign. Thank you for all you do—together—to power our communities! TARGET 23 X vVEHICLE ACCIDENTS 1 YTD ON TRACK? �,• 21 TARGET• • 28 • MAKE • •D• N-PACIFIC,.. CampaignYour Community Giving CURRENTS I OCTOBER 24,2022 1 IN THE NEWS 96&6 A PacifiCorp's popular Blue Sky renewable energy program has landed Blue Sky participation consistently increases about six percent year a second-place ranking in the US Department of Energy's National over year. Continual participation growth is anticipated as increasing Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) national study. numbers of customers choose to support renewable energy. NREL recently released its ranking of leading utility green power "Our Blue Sky participants voluntarily support this program to help programs based on 2021 data. For the 2Oth consecutive year, bring renewable energy awareness into the forefront of everyday life PacifiCorp's Blue Sky program — which includes Pacific Power and and lead the way toward a more robust renewable energy future,"said Rocky Mountain Power customers—is being recognized. Comeau. "Customers are choosing to make an impact by supporting additional PacifiCorp scored second in the top 10 list by green power sales and renewable energy and local community projects through Blue Sky," customers based on December 2021 data. said William Comeau, vice president of customer experience and innovation. "We're immensely proud of our Blue Sky participants for achieving this national recognition." ic _ _ e _ A — M �I — 07d - ■ INEWIN Oft \ 1 U a PacifiCorp's Blue Sky participants support regional renewable energy and community-based projects like this solar installation at Mount Olympus Presbyterian Church in Salt Lake City,Utah. (continued) CURRENTS OCTOBER 24,2022 2 (continued from the previous page) HOW BLUE SKY WORKS Blue Sky allows customers to match their energy usage with the purchase of renewable energy credits or RECs. It's a simple way for participants to support renewable energy in the West, above and beyond PacifiCorp's substantial and growing -- commitment to renewables. In addition to supporting renewable energy in the West, funds from Blue Sky participants' support has allowed PacifiCorp l to partner with community organizations to fund hundreds 1 of local renewable energy projects over the years. These projects have helped community organizations save money on 1 electricity costs and allowed then reinvest in their missions in our communities. The Top 10 utility green pricing program listing is compiled by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the following categories: total sales of renewable energy, total number of customer participants, customer participation rate, green power as a percentage of overall sales, price premium and - percentage of solar energy. National Renewable Energy Laboratory green power rankings A solar array on a Benton County building in Corvallis,Oregon,installed with the support are available at www.nrel.gov. ofthe Blue Sky program. put/60 PVYv'C/I CC/1', "Vi'�i�/��fc,/�Tjf*w ( - If 6tte V Since 2007,John and Marlene Bles have run 400 cattle on their 850 browser. The Farmer Portal offers an intuitive interface showing the acres near Klamath Falls,which they irrigate to raise hay for their stock.t active status of each participating pump and remote start/stop control, In 2016, they joined a pilot program offered by Pacific Power to see saving participants hours of drive time. The program is available to if turning off power to their four pumps during certain hours of peak qualified Pacific Power customers in Oregon and Washington. energy usage was feasible for their operation. The pilot project's goal "It's a simple and well-run program;' Marlene said. "It's almost a was to determine if the electricity conservation measure could fit into no-brainer. It's easy to sign up, participate and be hands-off.And if we ranch operations—and what kind of incentive would help irrigators have an issue,they're quick to send a technician" choose the program. "We thought wed try out the program and see how it went," Marlene said. "We've been very happy with it - the $2,000 - $3,000 annual savings have really added up over seven years." - - After the successful pilot program helped refine the details, Pacific Power is rolling the incentive program out to qualifying irrigators in Oregon and Washington. The Bles family has a main well with a 100-horsepower pump and three booster pumps - one 60 HP and two 40 HP, totaling 240 HP. They recently added their second well to the system. `' The Irrigation Load Control program is a peak energy reduction offering from Pacific Power, in partnership with Connected Energy, to help customers save energy and money. Irrigators who choose to enroll in this program earn bill credits for temporarily reducing electricity use by shutting off irrigation pumps during peak demand periods. Irrigators also gain access to a secure Farmer Portal from any modern web CURRENTS I OCTOBER 24,2022 3 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION strw*wwl: N&ff-ball Recently, over 400 colleagues from across Berkshire Hathaway Energy "It was an honor for me to be a part of the Strive for Thrive panel along gathered virtually and at local watch parties to attend Strive to Thrive: with some amazing women leaders we have across the BHE businesses," Well-being. PacifiCorp hosted local watch parties in Portland and Salt said Nikki Kobliha. "I am always happy to share my experience and Lake City. advice with others looking to advance in their careers with the hope it Strive to Thrive was sponsored by the women's employee resource will help them,even if just in a small way." groups of BHE, including PAC Women.Alicia Knapp, BHE Renewables Nikki advised attendees to have confidence,be willing to fail forward and CEO and executive sponsor of Energized Women, hosted a panel of to give yourself grace when you do so. Keynote speaker Jillian Anderson, four women in leadership roles across BHE businesses discussing topics a transformation architect and executive coach with Gallup,talked about related to well-being. Nikki Kobliha,PacifiCorp vice president,CFO and how building connections and community at work is important to one's treasurer, participated on panel.The panelists shared their journeys to ability to thrive in the workplace—and that when people thrive at work, leadership roles and provided insights on various topics such as building they are more likely to thrive outside of work too. diverse teams and mentoring. If you missed the leadership panel,the session is available to watch: Strive to Thrive 2022:Well-Beim. r T � t Local watch party at the North Temple Office in Salt Lake City _J I_ I i�lr JI I Local watch party at the Lloyd Center Tower in Portland CURRENTS I OCTOBER 24,2022 4 SAFETY S� s Pi AAA A)ak" au fficY04 As the leaves turn, fall weather arrives. For some homeowners, this means pruning trees and taming overgrown gardens; for others it means cleaning the gutters or painting the house. Many outdoor projects like these can be hazardous if you don't put safety first. "Now is a great time to prune any trees that could cause trouble once the storms start coming in;" said Joe Cissna, health and safety manager at PacifiCorp. "Winter storms bringing down branches is a big cause of power outages.Check around your property if any trees or branches could harm power lines if they fell. Some preventive work now could save more headaches and power outages later." Use caution when pruning trees. Don't use pruning tools or ladders near power lines.Always keep yourself and anything you're handling at least 10 feet away from overhead power lines. Never try to remove a branch that is tangled or lying across a power line. 7 TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE WHILE DOING FALL CLEAN-UPS • Treat all electric lines with caution. • Have help when installing or adjusting a satellite dish or antenna. • Use only wooden and fiberglass ladders. Metal ladders Make sure you're working at least 10 feet away from overhead conduct electricity. power lines. • Never use electrical equipment or tools near a pool or other wet Plant trees and shrubs away from meters, switching cabinets and areas. Additionally, make sure outlets are equipped with a ground boxed transformers.Vegetation blocking electrical equipment makes fault circuit interrupter, designed to automatically disconnect if the repairs and maintenance challenging and sometimes dangerous for tool comes into contact with water. utility workers. • Be aware and steer clear of overhead electrical wires when installing, ' Underground power lines are just as dangerous as overhead ones. If removing,cleaning or repairing gutters. your project involves digging,make sure the locations of underground power lines are marked.Call 811 to have underground utilities located and marked for free. For more safety tips,see the safety pages on the Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power websites. "A4 lop CURRENTS I OCTOBER 24,2022 5 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES UT" La" " JWf u ftf Igafff L4 auqj Weof Join PacifiCorp Learning&Development for a Lunch & Learn webinar human dynamics with empathy and a strengths based focus. Come on feedback and informal coaching on Wednesday, Oct. 26th at with your questions and your expertise! Hosted by Julie Frank,Learning 12:00pm PT/ 1:00pm MT & Development Manager. Whether you are a project or team leader, or perhaps a functional Recommended online prerequisite: PPW0000319 Effective Feedback or people manager, you often need to provide timely feedback Strategies for Leaders.While it is not required you complete this short and guidance. The benefits to providing coaching and feedback are LMS course prior to attending the webinar, we encourage you to abundant: improved engagement, self-awareness, motivation and review the content ahead of time. performance. However, it can be tricky to pinpoint exactly what kind of feedback to provide—when, how and how much!We'll discuss how Register for the webinar here to plan and lead a feedback conversation, along with how to navigate 00 � &A bk %� 0 COMMUNITY GIVING CAMPAIGN • • : 1 For*a, foo Cow fn4&0) 41ffamaj � OUR COMMUNITY GIVING CAMPAIGN WRAPS UP THIS WEEK MAKE YOUR PLEDGE TODAY! la i SAFE&SECURE POWERING OURCXkWM1Utt PacifiCorp safety results as of MAKE YOUR • P. .' 10/28/2022 Your Community Giving Campaign contribution will make lives better. • ' � � : Dear colleagues, INCIDENTS Thank you to everyone who has contributed thus far to this year's Community Giving YTD ON TRACK? Campaign.Your generosity and commitment to helping our customers, neighbors and 29 communities are truly inspiring. If you have not yet made your pledge for 2023, now's the time! Our campaign wraps up TARGET this Friday, Nov.4, so please consider what you can do and join with colleagues across the �� company to power our communities. Our Community Giving Campaign is a vital way for us to make a real difference in the lives of our customers and the strength of our communities.While we give collectively, it's VEHICLE ACCIDENTS important to know that you can donate in the way that works for you personally. Here are a few things to remember: YTD ON TRACK? • You have options.You can donate to your local United Way or give to any nonprofit 21 you choose.Your donation will go wherever you direct it. • Payroll deduction makes it easy.You can make a one-time gift or spread your TARGET • donation over each paycheck of 2023. �1 Q • Matching funds from the PacifiCorp Foundation will double your donation. (Note LV that the match goes to your local United Way unless donate to one of the featured nonprofits listed on the employee pledge forms here) AEL (continued) (continued from previous page) However you choose to give,just remember:As more of us pitch in, You can also find PDF pledge forms on the intranet. our impact becomes more powerful. Questions? Learn more in this FAQ. If you have additional Together,we can make a very real difference. questions, email Community Giving Campaign. To make your pledge to our 2022 Community Giving Campaign,visit Thank you for powering our communities! our secure donation site: connect.unitedway-pdx.org/pacificorp and use this initial login to create your account: Email: p#####@PacifiCorp.com (using your P#) Temporary password: poweringourcommunities IN THE NEWS (IM bt&4"WMIA* &IV 4.f Lc" 64M ovtchw tv"&ced Pacific Power is helping customers experiencing income restraints;' said Cory Scott,vice customers manage costs president of customer and community solutions. "The Low-Income with a new low-income a Discount program provides relief for customers who qualify on their discount program that hat power bills" debuted in October. Eligible customers can receive: Starting Oct. 1, customers '�- • A 20%discount if their income is between 21%and 60%of receiving energy relief from the Low-Income Home the state median income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Oregon Energy • A 40%discount if their income is between 0%to 20%of the Assistance Program (OEAP) began automatically receiving a 20% state median income discount on their Pacific Power bills.The program also gives these To learn more about the program and see if they qualify, participants the opportunity to qualify for a 40%discount if they customers can visit PacificPower.net/LID. Customers can also reach meet additional income requirements. out to our customer care team at 1-888-221-7070 in English or "Our customers count on us every day for the energy they need, 1-888-225-2611 in Spanish.Translation services are available in and we're working to keep that power affordable, especially for several additional languages. P"(xierp, h Of& tmv I(Taffi- 006&" o pfloct Representatives of PacifiCorp,the Oregon Department of Fish and You can read a full account of the tour and see more photos in Wildlife,and the U.S. Forest Service hosted a tour—open to the The News-Review. public—of the North Umpqua Hydroelectric Project on Oct. 5. A group of about 20 people—some working in other areas of Tour organizers and visitors pose forest service,some for Pacific Power and some simply interested for a photo at the end of the tour. Photo courtesy of The News-Review members of the public—were guided around multiple sites along the hydroelectric project. Steve Albertelli, hydro environmental manager,and Rich Grost, ,,, principal environmental scientist, shared the history and inner workings of the project,and explained how it was conceived and developed to minimize the impact on the surrounding area. The tour group also got a firsthand look at the state-of-the-art fish passage facilities and recent spawning habitat improvements at Soda Springs Dam and upstream locations on the North Umpqua River within the Umpqua National Forest about 60 miles east of Roseburg. CURRENTS I OCTOBER 31,2022 2 EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT bwwm cam &"& i4G&"tt"1At V460- Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power apprentices and PacifiCorp participated with the other Berkshire Hathaway Energy journeymen were among the elite linemen from around the world utilities as part of a joint sponsorship that allowed Pacific Power, showcasing their trade skills and safe work practices while competing Rocky Mountain Power, NV Energy and MidAmerican Energy to in the International Lineman's Rodeo in Bonner Springs, Kansas, co-locate rodeo trailers,food and tents for all our participants, Oct. 12-15. judges and family members. Top performers from local rodeos like the Utah Lineman's Rodeo Congratulations to all our linemen on an outstanding show of skill, and the Pacific Northwest Lineman Rodeo typically go on to speed and safety at the International Lineman's Rodeo! Here are compete at the international event. the results. Like the local rodeos, linemen test their mettle in events like the JOURNEYMAN BEST OF THE BEST pole climb, hurt-man rescue (which simulates rescuing an injured teammate from high atop a power pole) and two "mystery events" • Rocky Mountain Power's Luke Bogart, competing on a team (announced the day of the rodeo) demonstrating their job skills. with two linemen from other utilities, ranked 1 Oth overall out of 242 journeyman teams. Apprentices compete as individuals,while journeymen compete in teams of three.They're judged on speed,technique and safety • Rocky Mountain Power linemen Adam Loumis, Ryan James and procedures,with the winners bringing home trophies and bragging Bryce Stucki placed 21st. rights. • Nick McCleery, Craig Robbibaro and Warren Johns placed The rodeos are fun and a great way to build camaraderie, but they 144th out of 242 for the best performance of Pacific Power also make the linemen better at their jobs.The competition keeps journeymen teams. their climbing skills sharp,and they hone their ability to work safely APPRENTICE BEST OF THE BEST under pressure and to work as a team—a critical part of linework. • Pacific Power's Eric Breza ranked highest among our At the International Lineman's Rodeo,four journeyman teams and apprentices, placing 78th of 366 apprentices. Breza also had top 12 apprentices from Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power results on the apprentice written exam— 13th out of 366. competed in a field of 242 journeyman teams and 366 apprentices. • Alec Darger was the top-performing Rocky Mountain Power apprentice, placing 96th out of 366 competitors. R t ~fir, 1•h' BUCK - II� The Pacific Powerjourneyman lineman team of Lloyd Apprentice lineman Hunter Rose tests his pole Rocky Mountain Powerjourneyman linemen Adam Novak,Shawn Farley and Jessie Armendariz put their climbing skills.The goal of this event is to ascend and Loumis,Ryan James and Bryce Stucki compete in one of trade skills to the test at the International Lineman's descend the pole as safely and quickly as possible— the equipment repair 'mystery events"at the Rodeo in Kansas. while carrying a raw egg.If it breaks,the competitor International Lineman's Rodeo. loses points CURRENTS I OCTOBER 31,2022 3 BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION C Y M I: eaf&fV.."If FVVV(0Wq&& pma, YOPT In case you missed it: On Oct. 19, employees joined in our third Business Transformation Power Hour to hear about what new Responsys Benefits Improved Customers and Employees tools have been deployed thus far and see a roadmap for what's anage email end SMS o rnuwaeons u1I next.Team members from customer service initiatives also shared mplumenledApnlp02P a•„�+ > M key highlights from implementing new customer communication > Benefits—exabngcapebbbes - > Automation saws tlms tools and what's on the horizon for customer service. > oynantio camas and pemmna.tabon > WNW reeub tins track pertamence . For those unable to attend,the slide deck is available here with > New Customer Welcome sSM W4erg- a aQtUe > DgvrwkeM'knprows Rrsl Ynpaaslon ,ar a d relatbnshlp",rough meartkVU Iomhpomts the material covered in this session. > hlorelban3sa,000emaaasem - 5 > You can also watch the recorded session at this link. > Steeples<'Ing—ve—ateschallenges > Requwsspeoalized skills nab _____—__ a COYatiaratiatt atilt Bt1E > C SECURITY AWARENESS • If you can only do just one thing to protect your online presence, n B E R K S H I R E H AT H AWAY ENERGY set up multi-factor authentication. Many individuals use the same O password for multiple accounts,allowing the bad guys CYBE RS E C U RI TY an opportunity to take down multiple accounts by cracking just one password. Use strong passwords National Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been celebrated in the • Creating strong passwords is an easy way to improve your U.S.since 2004. It's a collaborative effort between government and cybersecurity. Strong passwords include one uppercase letter,one industry to raise cybersecurity awareness and help ensure all lowercase letter,at least one number and 11 or more characters. Americans have the resources they need to be safe and secure online. . Be sure to use different passwords for each account and device. The 2022 campaign theme is See Yourself in Cyber.The campaign • Use a password manager to generate and remember different, focuses on the "people"aspect of cybersecurity,while providing complex passwords for your accounts.A password manager will information and resources to help you make informed decisions about secure your passwords by encrypting them. cyber protections at work, home and school—now and in the future. Each week in October, Berkshire Hathaway Energy shared the Recognize and report phishing, smishing and vishing following basic cybersecurity actions on Yammer. Each one of these e Too many of us have clicked on a"lure" in a phishing test email tips is incorporated into our cybersecurity programs and policies, at work. Never click on a link, open an attachment or scan a QR but we can all use the reminders—and can always reinforce our code unless you know that it is safe.These lures are designed by cybersecurity habits. bad actors to trick you into revealing your passwords, social security number, credit card numbers or other sensitive Enable multi-factor authentication information. • What is multi-factor authentication? Using an extra step to confirm . At work, use the Phish Alert Report Button in Outlook to report a you're actually who you say you are on trusted websites and in potential phishing message or link. applications. • More information about protecting your home network is available • You've probably already used multi-factor authentication. It is used on Journey to Excellence. to confirm your identity when you swipe your bank card at an ATM and then enter your PIN or when you log in to a website or Update your software service that sends a numeric code to your mobile phone that you • Bad actors try to exploit flaws or vulnerabilities in a system. must enter to gain access to your account. Network defenders work hard to remediate any weak spots, and (continued) CURRENTS l OCTOBER 31,2022 4 (continued from previous page) we can help them by ensuring our software is updated when fixes • Enable automatic updates on all your devices, applications and and patches become available. operating systems. • Regularly update the operating system on your mobile phones, • Remove unused and obsolete applications from your devices. tablets, laptops and other devices. It is critical to update your • More information about protecting your mobile devices and applications—especially web browsers—on your devices as well. home network is available on Journey to Excellence. EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS eflip, hjc�a st4 too fwxaf &&fit Rocky Mountain Power is partnering with Weber State University SUPPORT YOUR TEAM! athletics to showcase our shared focus on environmental sustainability. Rocky Mountain Power is sponsoring the Nov. 5 football game at Rocky Mountain Power recently recognized Weber State University Weber State.The Wildcats will take the field against Sacramento as its 2022 Blue Sky Legacy Award winner for its continued efforts State at 1 p.m.at Stewart Stadium in Ogden, Utah. to transition to renewable energy. We have free tickets for employees,family members and customers! GET UP TO FOUR FREE TICKETS HERE: • Go to Weber State University's ticket page:weber.evenue.net. t .. • Enter RMPtickets in the "Enter Promo Code" box and click"Go" w�tipL AT S � 7 WEBER STATE UNIVERSM Y. ' C •r . wKaw• . •r.r• . weq cum . qw .... ■ ,... WSU has participated in the Blue Sky renewable energy program • Click the "Find Tickets" button to select the Wildcat Football vs since 2007 and installed solar arrays at its campus in Layton. Paving the Sacramento State game sponsored by Rocky Mountain Power way to a clean energy future,Weber State has purchased 64 million • Select up to 4 free tickets to add to cart. kilowatt-hours of renewable energy through Blue Sky,equivalent to approximately 750,000 tree seedlings grown for 10 years. • Continue to checkout. (The cost is$0.00) With its strong commitment to sustainability,the university is on Questions? Contact Kirk Nigro, Rocky Mountain Power regional track to reach its goal of being carbon neutral by 2040—leading the business manager way in higher education. To learn more about our connection with WSU,visit PoweringGreatness.com/WSU. PACIFICORP Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power a a a 1 a f as POWERING • YOUR GREATNESS IN THE NEWS I The companies are exploring the potential for five additional Natrium reactors. PacifiCorp and TerraPower,a nuclear innovation company, on Oct. 27 announced a joint study to evaluate the feasibility of deploying up to five additional Natrium reactors and integrated energy storage systems in the PacifiCorp service area by 2035. PacifiCorp and TerraPower announced plans last year to bring the Natrium - demonstration plant to Kemmerer,Wyoming,where PacifiCorp's coal-fueled Naughton power plant is slated for retirement.The companies' shared commitment to providing carbon-free energy solutions while maintaining grid reliability and integrating baseload power that can support intermittent energy resources makes the Natrium technology ideal for deployment across PacifiCorp's system. SAFE & SECURE "This joint study is a significant step toward building the energy grid of the future for PacifiCorp's customers and a tangible example of the promise advanced nuclear brings to PacifiCorp safety results as of utilities serious about leading the nation's energy transition," said TerraPower president and 11/4/2022 CEO Chris Levesque. . RECORDABLE ► i" r1 YTD ON TRACK? ► �` � 31 TARGET 23 YTD ON TRACK? 21 TARGET'4SFORMS INTO ACTION • 28 PacifiCorp representatives joined TerraPower at a signing ceremony in Washington DC last week.Left to right are Ryan McGraw, PacifiCorp vice president,project delivery;Chris Levesque,TerraPower president and CEO;and Kathryn Huff U.S.Department of Energy Assistant Secretary. (Continued) CURRENTS I NOVEMBER 7,2022 1 (Continued from previous page) "We have been impressed and humbled by our work with the sites, enabling PacifiCorp to repurpose existing generation and Kemmerer community and PacifiCorp.We look forward to evaluating transmission assets for the benefit of its customers.The location of new potential sites for Natrium plants that have the same energy future Natrium plants will be thoroughly explored through this study expertise and capabilities as our demonstration site." process, and both companies will engage with local communities "The study will allow us to explore a carbon-free, dispatchable energy before any final sites are selected. resource that could provide reliable power to our customers;" said Congress and the U.S. Department of Energy under the Biden Gary Hoogeveen, president and CEO of Rocky Mountain Power. Administration have taken proactive steps to support the deployment "This is just a first step, as advanced nuclear power needs to be of advanced nuclear technologies as part of a suite of solutions aimed evaluated through our resource planning processes and receive at achieving carbon-free goals. regulatory approval. But it's an exciting opportunity that advances us With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the bipartisan down the path to a net zero energy future." Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,and recent studies on the By working together on the Natrium demonstration plant and jointly opportunities of a coal-to-nuclear energy transition,the role for studying the feasibility of adding up to five additional commercial units advanced nuclear is clear. by 2035,TerraPower and PacifiCorp seek to identify opportunities TerraPower and PacifiCorp remain committed to bringing the to reduce costs for PacifiCorp's customers and more broadly deploy Natrium technology to market and providing reliability and stability to advanced Natrium reactors. the grid and to energy-producing communities. The joint study will evaluate, among other things,the potential for advanced reactors to be located near current fossil-fueled generation BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION (Wcy&" ov two&VWWUC4&Mf t�i tP um-o k mcl ct nor taw The Business Transformation Power Hour on Oct. 19 showcased the "Employees across PacifiCorp and Berkshire Hathaway Energy are incredible individuals who rose to the occasion using a new tool to working on business transformation and are excited to share with you communicate with customers efficiently and effectively. how our team is finding meaningful ways to improve our customer If you missed the Power Hour and would like to learn more about and employee experience through the new tool, Responsys;' said our Business Transformation journey and the new customer Shiree Holt, business transformation change lead. communication tool, Responsys, click here for the recording and Responsys is a new email and text messaging communication tool here for the slide deck. from Oracle that enhances our capability to interact with customers. •a• 8 q q A O ro- ®w...e ON THE PATH TO u4 *. 4�Ur CAN RELY ON ' s • //Y 6 gytvelBy-0.Marakga k a p 2— aY:ao..,,�ya.,aaa,a arer,zo6o 3gyma m,m soarmo m«.Y er m poaar I6 mnlron pares wxn dean aroryY were eapamm.g 'ro wrs m lye nation RY ik eep g rp cesa o g 1h,,iowes- �33P-1110 mglion is k�cat mmmuWres sip Oat6k kaaa syup mem pans ono connan nary pue.peac1lWare abo can r uestnwnb for moeem z g t a vnm resources n times of pesoPr nng inn lowest m the naianmwnib Uabre rp ens s tamm inaeasirglycmn energy cmat ng a onl ne polb. unt bat.easy aN secure oY .Un 9n®rces s yYauitsmP�o rourn9&]nzt-y0]o or nbrmea. dli ..P g aasebct abns to slay RocxyMountelnPownr not aI t 866I I M10 or m. r m, g r.,,inma, G vamrcpawa,nma�ouame ma6.11 pp znwo. G man.wa I., ag ,caskmar. G Click here to watch a video from the recent BHE Executive Leadership Conference about the new customer communication tools. (continued) CURRENTS i NOVEMBER 7,2022 2 (continued from the previous page) "The PacifiCorp team worked together to create a streamlined prior to wildfire season.These customers will soon receive another process using Responsys to improve outreach to customers during email to wrap up wildfire season and encourage preparation for planned service interruptions;" Holt said. 'As with anything new, potential winter outages. learning how to use Responsys and setting up the process was What is Responsys, exactly? Katie Mandzij, customer experience not easy, but the result is saving the team hundreds of work hours continuous improvement manager, explains: "Responsys is a powerful annually.This frees up time to focus on other customer priorities" communication tool. It allows us to develop complex email and SMS These processes have also been applied to emergency communications campaigns to reach specific customer segments. It tracks customer when an incident requires a fast-paced, high volume of email and SMS engagement and can be configured to automatically send follow ups text messages to be sent to thousands of customers. while providing analytics for continuous improvement" During the recent Public Safety Power Shutoff in Oregon,the team Why is Responsys implementation an important milestone in our jumped in and Responsys was put to the test."Tens of thousands of business transformation? messages were sent to customers to provide critical updates and keep "Customers expect relevant and timely personalized communications. over 9,000 customers informed throughout the event,accomplishing Responsys allows us to meet that expectation.Through its enhanced updates within minutes that would have taken several hours previously," capabilities we can communicate with our customers in ways that said Adrian Wright,customer service mission control manager. were previously unavailable;' Mandzij said. "The system worked flawlessly, and we were delighted at how well "It benefits both employees and customers with its ability to deploy we were able to keep customers informed during the PSPS.When responsive communication campaigns in minutes,while personalizing customers are given safety information and know what to expect, and tailoring the communications with dynamic content. they tend to be more satisfied;'vadded Barb Modey, customer satisfaction manager. "Then,the analytics dashboard gives us actionable intelligence on how those communications are being received and how they Heather Beery, communications specialist, also used Responsys to can be improved" send preventive safety email communications to 1.5 million customers DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION rtk kel*wmtrW4 U& PacifiCorp is committed to continue building an inclusive work We need your voice.We need accurate, complete data.A significant environment that celebrates the differences of our employees, ensures part of this process involves collecting self-identification information everyone feels valued, respected and empowered, and enhances the that helps us understand where we are today,so we can grow and connections we have to the communities in which we live and work. improve in the future.That's why we are focused on increasing the We move what we measure.To help us continue improving,we number of employees who fully complete their self-identification need your help.Accurate workforce demographic information allows information in our HR system. us to better assess whether our policies and practices are effective, (continued) how accurate our measures are and how to enhance our efforts to support all employees. 4^ CURRENTS NOVEMBER 7,2022 3 (continued from the previous page) Self-identification is the act of an employee voluntarily choosing 5. Click"Show 5 more fields"to provide your disability,gender to share five categories of information with the company: and LGBTQ status. • Race/ethnicity 6. Click"Save" • Gender/gender identity PacifiCorp tales seriously our obligation to treat your • Veteran status (currently serving or previously served) information with the utmost confidentiality and care. • Whether you identify as a person with a disability The information you provide will not be used to influence any • Whether you identify as a member of the LGBTQ community employment decision.Your personal information will be kept separate from all other personnel records and will only be accessed by a To ensure your voice is heard and you are counted,follow limited number of administrative employees to generate aggregate these steps to review or change your current information: reports for purposes of analyzing and reporting the data. 1. Beginning from the intranet portal, select the "Employee Importantly,any information you provide to PacifiCorp will not be Self-Service"tab. disclosed to benefits providers, including health insurance and health 2. On your SuccessFactors homepage, click"My Profile" care providers.We will use the aggregate data to develop strategies 3.Scroll to the"Personal Information" portlet and click the pencil icon. that positively impact our recruitment, hiring and retention goals, and 4. Under"Global Information;' select the appropriate options for your continue building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. ethnicity, race,veteran status and disability status. Note: Do not If you have questions about self-identification, contact Emily Weaver, change the "Country/Region"field. diversity, equity and inclusion director. a. If you are a veteran, select as many of the options as applicable to your personal situation. Note: If the "Recently Separated If you need assistance completing the self-identification process, please Veteran"field is marked "Yes;' do not enter a discharge date with reach out to the HR Service Center. a date later than the date selected for the "When would you like your changes to take effect"field. HEALTH AND SAFETY to- -C, � s IfA I 1 1 11V o � l r J cy4q)c' On Sunday we set our clocks back an hour, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time. While everyone can appreciate the extra hour of sleep, "falling back" also means an increased risk of seasonal depression as darkness descends earlier in the evening and gloomy winter weather sets in. As many as 1 in 20 people in the U.S. experience Seasonal Affective Even more of us experience the "winter blues," a milder version Disorder each year. If you're one of them,you may feel sluggish, of SAD where we feel like a sadder,sleepier or slower version of sad or depressed.You may feel unmotivated or uninterested in ourselves. doing things you usually enjoy.You may feel tired and find yourself With winter just around the corner, here's why you may feel this way oversleeping, or have an increased appetite—especially craving and some simple ways to feel better. carbs—and find yourself overeating. (continued) CURRENTS I NOVEMBER 7,2022 4 (continued from the previous page) What causes seasonal depression? so your body knows it's time to rest. Craving foods with lots of sugar Scientists don't fully understand the causes of seasonal affective is also a common symptom of SAD. Do your best to eat healthy, disorder, but some factors that play into it include: nutritious meals. • Our biological clocks are disrupted by the time change and the Stay as active as you can. Physical activity is another cue that helps reduced level of sunlight in fall and winter.When environmental signal to our internal clocks what time it is.When it's dark out and we signals to the body about what time of day or year it is become don't feel energetic, it's easy to become less active.That can turn into "off," it can affect our sleep, mood and energy levels. a vicious cycle where we get less light so we feel more depressed, so we feel even less like getting exercise. Push through it all to stay active • Reduced sunlight can cause a drop in serotonin (a brain and out of that cycle. chemical that affects mood) which may trigger depression. Reduce stress. Stress contributes to seasonal depression by making • The change in season can also disrupt the body's level of the symptoms more pronounced. Consider trying meditation or m , another brain chemical that plays a role in sleep find other destressing methods that work for you.Additionally, be pattternsterns in and mood. proactive about planning things to look forward to,focusing on small What can we do to feel better? things that spark joy. Light therapy. Light—not getting enough of it—is a big part of Get help. Many people will feel better by following these simple tips. the problem. One common fix is a light box or"SAD lamp"which But if you still find that seasonal depression is interfering with your replicates sunlight. It's also important get as much natural light as daily life,therapy or medication may be in order.Talk to your health possible.Try to get outdoors, even if you don't feel like it.We can care provider about what treatment(or combination of treatments) is absorb light from the sun even when it's overcast. best for you. Be mindful of when and what you eat.just like light,food is an Remember, PacifiCorp's Employee Assistance Program provides free, important cue for our body's daily rhythm.When we eat, our body confidential support for a wide variety of issues, including up to eight thinks it should be awake.Avoid eating three hours before bedtime free counseling sessions per person, per year. PACIFICORP 0 �yT, xa"a• ;ram _ ,., t+.'F' ,''§�,, ,t. i „"' E ,.,,, 41, IN THE NEWS flfll p 4152( hiil& i4u "tat Cumulative savings are expected to reach $3 billion by the end of this year. Between July 1 and Sept. 30 of this year,the Western Energy Imbalance Market reached an all-time high of$526.5 million in quarterly benefits, positioning the real-time energy market to exceed $3 billion in cumulative benefits by the end of this year. For PacifiCorp customers,the 2022 third-quarter economic benefit was$84.5 million, bringing accumulated savings since the market's launch to more than $537 million. ••• The benefits achieved are attributed to strong hydro conditions and high natural gas prices experienced throughout the quarter as well as heightened demand and electricity prices for the summer, including extreme heat across much of the West in early September that drove up energy transfers among market participants. Launched by PacifiCorp and CAISO in 2014,the WEIM is designed to enable participants to buy and sell power close to the time electricity is consumed.With state-of-the art SAFE & SECURE technology,the market finds and delivers the lowest-cost resources to meet immediate power needs and manages congestion on transmission lines to maintain grid reliability. PacifiCorp safety results as of 11/11/2022 (Continued) RECORDABLE INCIDENTS i YTD ON TRACK? 31 �! r TARGET 23 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? 21 TARGET 28 The Western Energy Imbalance Market uses advanced market systems to automatically find the lowest-cost energy to serve real-time customer demand.Photo by Peter Geo on Unsplash CURRENTS I NOVEMBER 14,2022 1 (Continued from previous page) The WEIM footprint covers portions of Arizona, Idaho, Montana, By optimizing diverse generation resources and transmission Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah,Washington,and Wyoming, connectivity on a day-ahead basis across the WEIM's wide geographic and extends to the border with Canada. By 2023,the active WEIM footprint,day-ahead market participants and consumers could realize participants are expected to represent nearly 80%of the load within even greater reliability, economic and environmental benefits. the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC).The 2022 third quarter is the first full quarter of participation for Bonneville Power For more information about the real-time energy market,visit the Administration and Tucson Electric Power, both of which joined in May. WEIM website or PacifiCorp's Grid Modernization webpage. Building on the success of the WEIM, PacifiCorp is collaborating with utilities, independent power producers, regulators, environmental advocates and other stakeholders to develop an Extended Day-Ahead Market(EDAM). PHISH TANK 00&'t9CtC4Jk Phishing emails are used by cybercriminals to con us into revealing A recent companywide phishing test claimed to be an urgent notification sensitive information or installing malware by way of electronic regarding a FeclEx delivery and included a link"to find out more details" communication. PacifiCorp and Berkshire Hathaway Energy distribute Four PacifiCorp employees failed the test by clicking on this lure. phishing tests to help us learn what to look for and how to stay Had it been a real phishing attempt,the lure could have tricked these vigilant when checking email. employees into revealing sensitive information or opened a door for The number of failed tests—meaning the number of employees malware installation or other cyberattack. who clicked a link or opened an attachment from a company-issued Recognize and report phishing phishing test—is tracked as part of our scorecard.As you can see on our cybersecurity performance results, many of us have taken the bait ' Never click on a link, open an attachment or scan a QR code unless you are absolutely sure that it is from a safe, legitimate source. in a phishing test. Beware of external emails that claim to be from official sources ' At work, use the Phish Alert Report Button in Outlook to report a (like a company you often deal with) or that try to provoke an potential phishing message. immediate response or urgent reaction from you. • More information about phishing is available on Journey to Excellence. I0 eil Don't take the bait. CURRENTS I NOVEMBER 14,2022 2 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 64 - Social engineering is the technique of manipulating, influencing or deceiving people to gain confidential information or access to a secure location or computer system. We are all familiar with social engineering techniques like phishing, smishing and tailgating, but what about whaling, scareware and quid pro quo attacks? Join Brad Shellman via Teams on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. MT to learn about top social engineering methods and how you are the best defense against these attacks. The session is being recorded for those who are unable to attend. � 4 IL O O 0 1 ' 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 PacifiCorp Learning offers a series of elective computer-based courses in communication, leadership, personal and career development, project management and more! Approximately 70 new and engaging courses are available, most of which are under 30 minutes in length. Here are a few examples of the courses you can expect to find: • Retirement Planning for Every Stage of Life . (course number PPW0000348) • A Guide to Effective Meetings (PPW0000340) 1 a` 1 • Beating Burnout: Spot the Symptoms and Tale Action (PPW0000350) Bookmark this course list to easily find what's new in the Learning Management System.And stay tuned! Some of these courses will be used as a foundation for upcoming"Lunch & Learn"webinars. ` ,1 For questions or feedback, contact PacifiCorp Learning. CURRENTS I NOVEMBER 14,2022 3 HEALTH AND SAFETY St 6�f tb"4 4 S*, &�s 04 The risk of slipping,tripping and falling increases dramatically during winter months—and the resulting injuries can have a lifetime impact.To stay safe as we enter the slipperiest season, consider these 10 winter safety tips. 1.Take the safest route to your destination.Try to avoid 6.Wear footwear with slip-resistant soles. Good traction and slippery surfaces, don't rush,and use handrails along the way, low,wide heels will reduce your chance of slipping on ice, snow, if possible. wet leaves or other hazards. 2. Use special care when getting in and out of vehicles.Try to 7. Plan ahead and give yourself enough time to get where you park in a clear area,and use your vehicle for support as you get in need to go.Whether walking or driving, leave early in case roads or out. For more stability when getting out of a vehicle,swing both and sidewalks are covered with snow and ice. legs out and place both feet on the ground before getting up. g. Don't use your smartphone while walking. It distracts you 3.Avoid carrying items that block your view of the ground in front from the task of walking safely. of you. Keeping your hands empty also keeps your arms free to 9. Look out for black ice. Dew,fog or water vapor can freeze on move for balance and stabilization. cold surfaces,forming a thin, nearly invisible layer of ice that can 4. Scan the path several feet ahead of you for trip hazards. Make look like wet pavement.When walking,try tapping your foot on sure your route is clear of hazards like rocks or branches that may potentially icy areas to see if they are safe to walk on. If the surface be obscured by snow. is slick,find another route. 5.Wall-, deliberately. Bend your knees a little and take slow, short 10.Wipe your feet when entering a building. Remove as much steps to increase traction and lower the odds of falling. If you have snow and water from your shoes as you can to reduce your chance to walk on slippery surfaces, remember to keep your center of of slipping when walking around inside—and reduce the hazard for gravity under you. those who come in after you. i•�, r moor r�) II t ` • PACIFIC ~ti r _ f . P•wer 0 POWERING YOUR GREATNESS P"getp- rau,44&rV Gt��t Prs �' Itw&04� .. : . As the end of the year and the holidays approach, many of us are thinking about making charitable donations and volunteering to brighten the spirits of neighbors in need. Did you know PacifiCorp has two programs to boost the investments you make in your • community?The Global Days of Service and Matching Gift Program support employee volunteerism and charitable giving with matching funds from the PacifiCorp Foundation. • Both programs have a deadline of Dec. 31 for submitting your 2022 donations and volunteer hours to be matched. i rr SAFE & SECURE PacifiCorp safety results as of 11/18/2022 ~ RECORDABLE YTD ON TRACK? .J 32 TARGET 23 With a minimum 4 volunteer hours or a$25 charitable donation,the PacifiCorp Foundation will make a financial contribution to match the time and money you donate to help your community thrive. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS Global Days of Service When you invest your time by volunteering at a community nonprofit,the PacifiCorp YTD ON TRACK?2 3 Foundation matches your volunteer hours with a monetary contribution to the nonprofit. Your volunteer time is matched as follows: 40 4-9 hours=$40 50-74 hours=$500 TARGET 28 10-24 hours =$100 75-99 hours =$750 25-49 hours=$250 100+ hours=$1,000 (Continued) CURRENTS I NOVEMBER 21,2022 1 (Continued from previous page) Find the online form to submit your 2022 volunteer hours at Global Information on your 2022 charitable donations must be received Days of Service. by Dec. 31 to be matched this year. Your 2022 volunteer information must be received by Dec. 31 to If you have questions or need help, email Abbie Rice,foundation be eligible for matching funds this year administrator, at MatchingGiftProgram@PacifiCorp.com. If you have questions or need help, email Abbie Rice, foundation Note that the Matching Gift Program is separate from the administrator,at Global DaysofService@PacifiCorp.com. Community Giving Campaign that wrapped up earlier this month. The Matching Gift Program is intended to match the donations you Matching Gift Program make outside of and in addition to your Community Giving Campaign When you donate to an eligible nonprofit or educational institution, contribution.You do not need to submit your Community Giving the PacifiCorp Foundation matches your donation dollar for dollar. Campaign contribution to the Matching Gift Program;the Foundation Donations are matched from a minimum of$25 up to$1,500 per automatically matches all Community Giving Campaign pledges. employee per year. Find the online form to submit your 2022 charitable donations at Matching Gift Program. IN THE NEWS 1 K � Mf •.� I }c , 1.c �,� - •Vim' 4s� Copco No.2 is the first of four Klamath River dams slated for removal under the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission gave its final approval Over the next year,the KRRC will lay the groundwork for dam Nov. 17 for a plan to remove four PacifiCorp dams on the Klamath removal to begin in early 2024.The four dams that will be removed River in California and Oregon. are J.C. Boyle in Oregon and Copco No. 1, Copco No. 2 and Iron The federal energy regulator issued a license surrender order Gate in California. for the Lower Klamath Hydroelectric Project, paving the way for "This is a momentous day, one that represents extraordinary efforts implementation of the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement, by our team and settlement partners who developed and helped a settlement nearly 15 years in the making between PacifiCorp,the advance this historic agreement over many years," said Stefan Bird, states of California and Oregon,the Yurok and Karuk Tribes,the Pacific Power president and CEO, in a message to employees. U.S. Departments of the Interior and Commerce, environmental "I want to thank all those who remained committed to resolving the advocates and other stakeholders to restore fish populations and complex and challenging issues surrounding the Klamath dams in a improve the health of the Klamath River way that supports the diverse needs of our communities and protects With the license surrender order, PacifiCorp's operating license for the interests of our customers" the Lower Klamath Project will transfer to the states of California and Oregon and the Klamath River Renewal Corporation, a nonprofit entity that will carry out the dam removal project. CURRENTS I NOVEMBER 21,2022 2 Customers can stay cozy and save with Wattsmart rebates for energy-efficient heating and cooling improvements. Customer incentives offer savings on home energy upgrades, Customers can stay cozy and save with Wattsmart rebates for including high-efficiency heat pumps. energy-efficient heating and cooling improvements. Winter weather is on the way, and the colder it gets outside the What is a ductless heat pump? more energy it takes to keep a house warm.We can't change that A ductless heat pump is a heating and cooling system that uses an basic equation, but there are steps customers can take to keep electric heat pump to condition the air directly in the space where energy bills from giving them the chills. it is installed. During the winter,a heat pump draws warm air from By upgrading to a dual fuel or ductless heat pump, Rocky Mountain outside the home to increase the indoor temperature,and during the Power customers can save up to 50%on their heating and cooling summer,the process is reversed as the heat pump transfers warmth costs.The company is now offering rebates on high-efficiency dual out of the home. fuel and ductless heat pumps. Ductless heat pumps do not rely on a network of ducts,allowing "Over the last several years we have seen the number of customers them to avoid invasive duct work. Plus,they are far more energy- installing heat pumps in their homes go up exponentially,"said Clay efficient than wall heaters and baseboard heaters (65-70%energy Monroe,customer solutions director."Not only are they making their reduction), significantly reducing heating and cooling costs,while homes more energy efficient, but they can also reduce inversion-causing keeping indoor temperatures comfortable year-round. emissions by reducing the daily use and dependency of gas furnaces:' According to energy.gov, "when properly installed,an air-source heat Why a heat pump? pump can deliver up to three times more heat energy to a home than the electrical energy it consumes.This is possible because a Aside from sizable savings on your power bill, heat pumps use much heat pump transfers heat rather than converting it from a fuel like less energy than a traditional HVAC system. Installed as part of your combustion heating systems" home's heating and cooling system, heat pumps are powered by electricity and located outside the home. In cooler months,a heat Rocky Mountain Power's rebates for heat pump upgrades are available pump pulls heat from the cold outdoor air and transfers it indoors,and to customers with permanently installed electric resistance heating in warmer months,it pulls heat out of indoor air to cool your home. systems or with natural gas or propane-heated homes. Customers sign up for the program because upgrading to a heat pump has many What is a dual fuel heat pump? benefits, including easy and low-cost installation, energy savings, A dual fuel heat pump is a heating and cooling system that replaces heating and cooling,and rebate money. a traditional air conditioning system and integrates a natural gas Through technical innovation that encourages energy savings and furnace. It transfers heat from one location to another and alternates programs like the Wattsmart Home rebate program for heat pumps, between the heat pump and natural gas furnace, based on outside customers are helping to lay the foundation for a net zero energy air temperature and the thermostat setting to maximize comfort future.To learn more about the rebate program, click here. and efficiency. Dual fuel heat pumps utilize the existing duct network inside a home. Pacific Power customers can find similar ways to save on winter In the summer,the heat pump works like a high-efficiency central air heating costs here. conditioner. In the spring,fall and winter, it provides efficient heating, WATTSMAJU while the gas furnace takes over only when needed during the coldest months of the year. H O M E CURRENTS I NOVEMBER 21,2022 3 A WORKPLACE TO THRIVE PW t4"�k Pea<sae s 01a4tef a PacifiCorp recently completed the purchase of property for a new -- ` . consolidated operations center in Rock Springs,Wyoming. �r The 30-acre property includes a large warehouse and multi-use .: . �--3 J441l.: outbuildings,along with technical workshop areas,conference space . and office space.The property will have many benefits, including the x _ efficiency,cost and safety advantages of locating our Rock Springs workforce and operations at a single site. ��;;� f. i, T&D operations will be moving some equipment to the new site by r, year-end and then remodeling the building interiors.The target date for fully moving into the new operations center is October 2023. Click here for a slide deck showing some photos of the facility and the estimated project timeline. If you have questions, contact Shane Luke,facilities services manager. The new consolidated Rock Springs operations center will be located at 2901 Yellowstone Rd. HUMAN RESOURCES -s t� s��a� A)I In 2023, PacifiCorp will offer expanded medical and mental health Pride Connection, Berkshire Hathaway Energy's employee resource benefits for gender affirmation services associated with gender group for LBGTQ employees and their allies, received inquiries dysphoria for those employees enrolled in the company Wellmark about gender affirmation benefits offered through company medical Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans. (These changes are not reflected plans. In response,the ERG requested enhancements to all affiliates' in the Kaiser plan nor are the coverages offered under the Western transgender-inclusive healthcare benefits to align with the Human Utilities Health and Welfare Trust). Rights Campaign's recommendations. Gender-affirming care,as defined by the World Health Organization, PacifiCorp already offered baseline coverage, including mental health encompasses a range of social, psychological, behavioral and medical services, pharmaceutical coverage, medical visits, laboratory services, interventions designed to support and affirm an individual's gender surgical procedures and short-term medical leave. In 2023, seven identity when it conflicts with their gender assigned at birth. additional medically essential treatments and services associated with According to the Human Rights Campaign, a prominent LGBTQ gender affirmation will be covered by the company medical plan. advocacy group,transgender individuals often face a number of Employees interested in learning more about the new benefit offerings discriminatory barriers in many aspects of life.While progress has can contact Wellmark at 800-287-4511. been made to advance workplace protections for transgender people, Thank you to Pride Connection for bringing attention to this one of the most important workplace benefits—healthcare coverage important issue and to benefits leaders at PacifiCorp and across —has not always kept pace. Berkshire Hathaway Energy for making meaningful changes that will Access to medically necessary gender-affirming care is critical to a help create an inclusive work environment for all employees. transgender individual's health and well-being,as well as their ability to fully contribute within the workplace. NPPRIDE 11 CO N N E CTI O N CURRENTS I NOVEMBER 21,2022 4 Pq&g C tt,7 SW Wt f I AUVAd PC jgatf Please click here for the 2021 Summary Annual Reports for the You may or may not be a participant in all the plans, but PacifiCorp is PacifiCorp Welfare Benefit Plans and K Plus Plan. required to make these reports available each year. These reports are brief summaries of the annual reports that are filed If you have any questions, please contact the employee benefits with the Internal Revenue Service on behalf of the plans. department at 1-800-455-6363 or by email at Benefits Services. IT UPDATE PVN'f*6 taw&&4&96(k ou SA With the holidays approaching, please ensure you have a delegate for Click here for instructions on how to set up a delegated approver in SAP access approvals when out of the office. the SAP GRC tool. As a supervisor, it is your responsibility to delegate a person with If you have questions or need help, contact the BHE Service Desk at authority to approve SAP access requests in your absence. Before 503-813-5555 or 801-220-5555. taking personal time off, please verify that you have a delegate and that he or she will be in the office during your absence. No access to SAP will be granted without proper authorization, including access for time administrators to enter time sheets for your staff.There are no emergency exceptions to this rule, so it is essential to have delegates in place in advance. G� S IJ 12 AWN , N%. ._ taking a holiday 9 / Our newsletter is taking a break next week. Currents will not be published Nov. 28 due to the Thanksgiving 6 ` holiday. If you have a communication need for that week, please contact Internal Communications. PACIFICO '•wer 0 .� r r IN THE NEWS I(IW4 t r0 C.G�itiyl/SP� I/S P,� I The property and license for PacifiCorp's Lower Klamath hydroelectric project were transferred Dec. 1 to the states of California and Oregon and the nonprofit Klamath River Renewal Corporation,which are now co-licensees to the project. This follows the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's unanimous approval of the license surrender Nov. 17,the final decision allowing the KRRC to decommission and remove the . four hydroelectric dams that make up the Lower Klamath project and implement river restoration activities. ' It will be the largest dam removal and river restoration effort in U.S.history,according to the •., KRRC.The KRRC was formed to take over the license of the four dams and oversee removal and restoration of the lands where the dams, reservoirs and other facilities are located. • • 9 • y y SAFE 8( SECURE w PacifiCorp safety results as of In12/2/2022 RECORDABLE YTD ON TRACK? 33 a A TARGET 23 Aerial view of Copco Na.1,one of four dams slated for removal from the Klamath River.Photo credit:Michael der of VEHICLE ACCIDENTS CalTrout via the KRRC The four dams—J.C. Boyle,Copco No. 1,Copco No.2 and Iron Gate—are located in YTD ON TRACK? northern California and southern Oregon and have a combined capacity of 163 megawatts. 24 PacifiCorp will continue to operate the hydro project and generate electricity under an operating agreement with the KRCC until the dams are removed.The KRRC plans to TARGET begin dam removal preparation activities in 2023 and to complete the project in 2024. 28 Last week's license transfer marks the culmination of a process started in 2004 when PacifiCorp began settlement discussions with a diverse group of stakeholders to resolve issues related to relicensing of the Lower Klamath project. (Continued) CURRENTS I DECEMBERS,2022 1 (Continued from previous page) The company worked collaboratively with that group,which included federal agencies,the states of California and Oregon, Native American tribes, counties, irrigators and conservation and fishing advocates,to develop and enter into the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement in 2010. The KHSA was amended in 2016 to provide for the transfer and decommissioning of the dams through the normal procedures of the Federal Power Act administered by FERC. PacifiCorp has since been working diligently in cooperation with the parties to the KHSA and other affected stakeholders and regulatory agencies to fulfill company obligations under the KHSA and advance the settlement process,which can now be fully implemented. pinp, OR hoftyam emkry CO&WO&M Rocky Mountain Power partnered with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to host a Heron Rookery Conservation event at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center Nov. 19. Spectators had the opportunity to watch crews repair and install additional nesting platforms for the great blue heron rookery at Farmington Bay. The rookery, located just a few yards from the main parking lot at the ' Eccles Wildlife Education Center, offers bird watchers unobstructed view of the nesting herons during the spring breeding season. Rocky Mountain Power crews repaired and installed new nesting platforms on the six existing utility poles at the rookery.Three new poles with additional nesting platforms will be installed in January, once the ground has frozen enough to allow for heavy equipment to enter the area. k'` — d. The nesting platforms accomplish two main goals: 1)they protect the wildlife by providing a nesting area that keeps them from nesting on transmission structures,and 2)they help ensure that Rocky Mountain Power can continue to provide reliable service to customers by reducing the chance for bird-caused outages. The program for installing poles and nesting platforms at the heron rookery was initiated in the late 1980s.The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources owns the property and partners with Rocky Mountain Power to install, maintain and update the infrastructure as needed. ' Visitors to the celebration were able to learn about great blue herons and the people and processes behind bird conservation in Utah. i Rocky Mountain Power's environmental team was also on hand with a demonstration power pole showing equipment installed to help keep ,. birds from contacting energized power lines. PacifiCorp has partnered with various organizations to install and t , maintain approximately 500 nesting platforms throughout our service area.The company also invests$10 million annually to retrofit 10,000 poles for wildlife protections purposes. 7T I AL i, �R 11 CURRENTS DECEMBER 5,2022 2 IN THE NEWS FUP&yuf Wp6totwA Z­�0-! uLagl�aifsi d i G� �iGt z , The company will add$2 for every dollar donated to energy assistance programs across the six-state service area. With the cost of nearly everything on the rise, many of our Every donation is forwarded directly to these nonprofit partners,who customers are struggling to make ends meet. Pacific Power and verify recipient eligibility and distribute funds to those in need. Rocky Mountain Power this month are offering a simple way to help Information on how to donate and get the 2-for-1 company match can vulnerable neighbors and families stay warm and safe this winter. be found on the Pacific Power or Rocky Mountain Power websites. The company will match every dollar donated toward energy bill Refer a customer in need assistance with$2 more.These programs are managed by nonprofit partner agencies to help customers experiencing financial hardship If you know a customer, relative or neighbor who needs help paying keep their lights on and their homes heated. their power bill, have them contact our customer care specialists at 1-888-221-7070.They can help with payment plans or connect the "In many households,a medical emergency, unexpected expense like customer to the energy assistance resources that may be able to car problems,or loss of income can quickly snowball into a financial address their individual needs. crisis, leaving families to choose between food, rent, medicine,childcare and utilities;' said Charity Spires, low-income program manager. The Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power websites also have contact information for the energy assistance partner agencies in "We're so grateful to our customers and fellow employees who join us in each state. providing crucial help to our most vulnerable customers this time of year." Another way to help: Gift payments Customers who receive their bills by mail will find that their November bill includes an energy assistance contribution envelope. You can help a specific family member,friend or neighbor in need Customers who pay their bills electronically can send a check or by making a gift payment to their Pacific Power or Rocky Mountain enroll in our fixed donation program. Power account. This program allows customers to donate any dollar amount, starting To keep customers' information confidential,the company won't share at$1 per month,via their monthly Pacific Power or Rocky Mountain the recipient's account balance, but you can choose any amount you'd Power bill. Fixed donations are also matched 2-for-1. like to pay. Anyone can donate by mailing a contribution to the energy assistance There are several ways to make gift payments: Make a payment online program in their area: using our gift pay process, mail a gift payment, or pay by phone using a check, credit or debit card. • California Project HELP • Utah Lend A Hand Learn more at: • Idaho Lend A Hand • Washington Project HELP Gift Payments (pacificpower.net) or • Oregon Energy Fund • Energy Share of Wyoming Gift Payments (rockymountainpower.net). CURRENTS I DECEMBER S,2022 3 HUMAN RESOURCES �"f-M4 ran"46s ( a raf It's the end of the year,and there are a few things you need to know into SAP before Dec.23. or may want to consider regarding your annual incentive (if eligible), Time-off hours taken between Dec. 26 and Dec. 31 need to be benefits, paid time off and W-2 form. recorded in SAP after Jan.4, 2023. ANNUAL INCENTIVES All eligible time off as of Dec. 26 will transfer into next year's 2023 Employees who are eligible for an annual incentive may choose to available time balance after payroll closes. adjust their 401(k) contribution for the paycheck that includes the If you miss one of these time-off deadlines,you will need to submit an incentive.Adjustments to your 401(k) contribution must be made by email request to Benefits Services with your manager's approval no 11 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 8 to be effective for the Dec. 16 paycheck. later than Jan. 10, 2022. You can make any changes on the K Plus plan website Also remember,floating holidays do not roll over to the next year. Be www.empower-retirement.com. sure to use your allocated floating holidays before Dec. 25. BENEFITS W-2 FORMS Some employees will get new ID cards from Wellmark. Make sure to All employees will receive their 2022 W-2 forms by the end of keep the latest ID cards you receive from any carrier and inform your January 2023. provider of your new information. To receive your W-2 on time, make sure your current mailing address If you are enrolled in the Health Savings Account medical plans and is on file in SuccessFactors,the HR employee database system. did not elect an HSA contribution starting in 2023,you can make your elections 4 days before the end of any pay cycle in Benefitfocus. To check that the company has the correct address on file: If you contributed to an HSA this year(2022), make sure your 1. Go to the intranet"Employee Self-Service"tab.This takes you remaining contributions do not exceed the annual limit of$3,650 to the SuccessFactors homepage. for an individual and $7,300 for a family. (These limits include both 2. Click on the "Home" menu in the upper left corner and select employer and employee contributions) Those who turned 55 this "My Employee File:' year are allowed an additional $1,000 "catch up" contribution. 3. Scroll down to "National ID&Address Information:' It's also a good idea to log into Benefitfocus one more time to confirm your 4.To edit your address, click on the clock icon for"Addresses 2023 benefits and covered dependents or any action needed before year History" and then click on "Insert New Record." end.After Dec.31,you cannot change your benefits(except for HSA contribution amounts)unless you have a mid-year status change. Questions may be directed to Benefits Services at 800-455-6363 or Payroll Dept at 503-813-5300. TIME ENTRY AND PTO DEADLINES The 2022 payroll year ends on Dec. 25. If you plan to take time off on or before Dec. 24,you will need to have your time-off hours entered COMPLIANCE Ccwp&-owir,pf IV ilk.Willa p4m4d(a "&4114 Supervisors, please share this information with employees who do not have regular computer access. As a regulated public utility, PacifiCorp is required to comply with many rules, regulations and requirements adopted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, North American Electric Reliability Corporation and Western Electricity Coordinating Council.Violations of these rules and regulations can result in civil penalties of up to$1.38 million per day per violation. Some of the rules and regulations affecting PacifiCorp include: • NERC Reliability Standards—Outlines mandatory and • FERC Standards of Conduct—Governs the relationship enforceable requirements for entities that own, operate or use the between transmission providers and employees who perform bulk power system in North America. electric and gas marketing functions. • Open Access Transmission Tariff—Defines available • FERC Marl<et Behavior Rules— Defines the rules intended transmission services and requires that the services are offered to all to prohibit manipulation of the wholesale electricity and natural wholesale customers on a non-discriminatory basis. gas markets. (Continued) CURRENTS I DECEMBER 5,2022 4 (Continued from previous page) To help ensure our continued compliance with these rules and The current version of PacifiCorp's regulatory compliance program regulations, PacifiCorp developed a rigorous compliance program, can be found at on the intranet Business Services tab under Legal and which has been in place for several years and is updated periodically. Compliance> PacifiCorp Compliance. The program provides a framework for the activities and processes As employees and contractors of PacifiCorp, it is important to be used to promote compliance throughout the company,and addresses aware of the legal requirements we must comply with and understand how the company detects, mitigates and reports instances of how the company is meeting these requirements.You should also potential non-compliance. know to promptly report any potential issues of non-compliance to PacifiCorp's regulatory compliance program is modeled after the your supervisor, legal department or PacifiCorp's compliance office. four pillars of compliance presented in FERC's 2008 Policy Statement We encourage you to contact PacifiCorp's compliance office on Compliance: immediately when you have any questions about compliance. It is 1. Promoting a culture of compliance: Does senior only by working together that we can instill a culture of compliance management promote compliance throughout the organization? throughout the organization. 2. Preventing violations:Are controls and training in place to For questions about PacifiCorp's compliance program, contact prevent violations from occurring? Colt Norrish at 503-813-5545. 3. Detecting, mitigating and reporting violations: How are potential violations discovered, mitigated and reported? 4. Remediating and preventing repeat violations: How are violations prevented from reoccurring? SAFE AND SECURE sv� S &T tQj Sed V& The holidays are a time for friends and family,giving and goodwill. Unfortunately, it's also a prime time for cybercrooks to take advantage of the season's generous spirits and rob you of your hard-earned money,your personal information and your festive mood. (Continued) r _r._ CURRENTS I DECEMBERS,2022 5 (Continued from previous page) To avoid getting taken during the season of giving, be aware of these To avoid falling for these scams, keep track of your online orders and common holiday scams and remember your cybersecurity training to their shipping status.Track shipments through the delivery company's protect yourself. official website using the provided tracking number. Make sure to visit the 5 HOLIDAY SCAMS TO LOOK OUT FOR site directly—do not use the link provided in a text message or email. Don't respond to unsolicited messages that ask you to provide, 1. Gift card scams update or verify personal information. Real delivery companies won't Gift cards are the most prevalent payment method for scams, because ask for your Social Security or credit card number to "find"your they're effectively untraceable and there's no way to recover the package or reschedule a delivery. money once a scammer has the card details. 4. Shopping ing scams In the most common scams, someone contacts you pretending to Scammers hope to cash in on the rush to get the season's most be a representative of a government agency like the IRS or a well- sought-after gifts at great deals.They create Iookalike online stores known company like your utility and claims you owe a debt or need with discounted prices to trick you into buying from them, or post a service.They insist you buy gift cards and read them the serial and items on sites like Facebook Marketplace that you'll never receive. PIN numbers on the back to make quick payment. These fraudsters are trying to steal your credit card number or Another gift card scam involves someone pretending to be a family get you to use payment methods that can't be reversed, like wire member or friend who urgently needs the money.An especially insidious transfers, payment apps or gift cards. version targets senior citizens by posing as a grandchild in trouble. As much as possible, buy from reputable online stores during The Federal Trade Commission says there's one key rule to keep in the holidays and any time of year. If you do want to buy from an mind:Whenever someone demands to be paid with a gift card, it's a unknown retailer or seller, do your research, read reviews and use a sure sign of fraud. secure payment method for your purchase. To avoid this scam,only use gift cards as gifts. Buy gifts cards directly from the issuing business, if possible.When buying from a retail rack, S. Fake gift exchanges ensure the card has not been tampered with before you purchase it. Gift exchanges are common during the holidays in workplaces and among families and friends. But if you see one on your social media 2. Charity scams feed, it's probably a scam. Scammers exploit our generosity and goodwill during the biggest The Better Business Bureau warns of"Secret Santa" or"Secret Sister" giving season of the year by creating fake charities, GoFundMe schemes that pop up this time of year.You're promised multiple gifts campaigns and other online fundraisers. in return for sending one gift, such as a bottle of wine or a book, or Before giving to any charity, research them through trusted sites purchasing a$10 gift online.To participate,you're asked to provide like the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance or Charity your name, address and information about your friends. Navigator. For GoFundMe and similar campaigns, look into the These online "gift exchanges" may sound fun, but as the Better organizer or group behind it before donating. Business Bureau notes, not only are you unlikely to receive any gifts in Closely check the URL and charity name before donating.Scammers return,the scammers will use the personal information you provide create"Iookalike"charities that use variations of trusted names to fool you. to steal your identity,your money and your peace of mind—and rope Requests for donations by cash,gift card or wire transfer are also red your friends in,too. flags.These are scammers' favored payment methods. Report social media posts for these gift exchanges if you see them in your feed. 3. Shipping scams As holiday packages crisscross the country,scammers send out You don't have to be a Grinch to protect yourself against phishing emails and texts disguised as UPS, FedEx or U.S. Postal scam artists and cybercriminols.Just keep practicing the good Service notifications about incoming or missed deliveries.The security habits you use all year round. messages pressure you to make a payment or provide personal or financial information to facilitate a delivery. I CURRENTS I DECEMBER S,2022 6 IT UPDATE SAP cc C sapfl?-60� M��& &POV fk"" On Friday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. PT (6 On Friday, Dec 9 from 9 p.m. until 12 a.m. PT (10 p.m.to 1 a.m. MT), p.m. MT each day), SAP ECC Production will be unavailable for the the ePortal system will be unavailable for the application patching. deployment of annual support packs. During the ePortal maintenance, intranet content will be unavailable. Remote access to SAP using Citrix will also be unavailable. Web applications will be unaffected by this maintenance; however,you All batch jobs and interfaces associated with the SAP Production will need to access them through these direct links. system will be placed on hold during this time. Please plan your If you have questions or need help during either of these outages, activities accordingly. contact the BHE Service Desk at 503-813-5555 or 801-220-5555. EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS efllp - , A)C�&V Sttf&&on f MIt"&b, - tfl,,61 ft&& beff"6W tvohtV Rocky Mountain Power is partnering with Weber State University As game sponsor,we have free tickets for employees,family members athletics to showcase our shared focus on sustainability. and customers! With its strong commitment to sustainability,the university is on track Get up to four free digital tickets here: to reach its goal of being carbon neutral by 2040—leading the way in . Go to Weber State University's ticket page:weber.evenue.net. higher education. • Enter RMPtickets in the"Enter Promo Code" box and click"Go" To learn more about our connection with WSU,visit • Click the "Find Tickets" button to select the Wildcat Basketball vs PoweringGreatness.com/WSU. Saint Martin's game sponsored by Rocky Mountain Power. Support your team! • Select up to 4 free tickets and add to cart. Rocky Mountain Power is sponsoring the Dec. 10 men's basketball • Continue to checkout. (The cost is$0.00.) game at Weber State.The Wildcats will take on St. Martin's University Questions? Contact Kirk Nigro, Rocky Mountain Power regional Saints at 7 p.m. at the Dee Event Center in Ogden, Utah. business manager. r PACIFIC I/ • w� . •.wer 0 lop- 1 ' Ui OAT i7WERw POWERING YOUR GREATNESS' Pacific Power DECEMPACIFICORR Rocky Mountain Power. VV V The 100 employees at Naughton Plant have achieved 10 years Safety Spotlight without a lost time incident as of Nov. 25. In the News 1 Congratulations to our Naughton co-workers for reaching this safety milestone! Powering • ur Greatness 3 Thank you for looking out for each other and working safely every day! Learning Opportunity 3 Health & Safety 4 IN THE NEWS Compliance 4 EmployeeIT Updates 5 . U This next evolution of western energy markets will enable PacifiCorp to deliver additional customer savings, increase grid resilience in severe weather SAFE & SECURE conditions, and accelerate emissions reductions. PacifiCorp safety results as of Electricity customers in the West expect reliable, affordable and clean power on demand. 12/9/2022 To help advance that commitment to 2 million customers in six states, PacifiCorp on Dec. 8 announced its plan to join two new innovative efforts that have been years in the RECORDABLE INCIDENTS making:the Extended Day-Ahead Market being developed by the California Independent System Operator and the Western Power Pool's Western Resource Adequacy Program. YTD ON TRACK? (Continued) 33 TARGET 23 r V4 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? 25 f, TARGET 28 ID Salt Lake Control Center CURRENTS I DECEMBER12,2022 1 (Continued from previous page) PacifiCorp has been working with the CAISO and a wide range of "The new day-ahead energy market strikes the right balance between stakeholders to develop the new day-ahead market.The EDAM builds bringing together the best resources the West has to offer while upon the existing Western Energy Imbalance Market that has delivered ensuring local independence for participants;' said Gary Hoogeveen, over$500 million in PacifiCorp customer savings and more than$3 president and CEO of Rocky Mountain Power. billion in West-wide customer benefits since its inception in 2014. "PacifiCorp is committed to advancing innovation in markets and new In addition to enhancing grid resilience during several extreme energy technologies to meet our commitment to affordability and weather events,the WEIM is contributing to reducing PacifiCorp's reliability while supporting our communities throughout the energy carbon emissions by 35 million metric tons (relative to pre-WEIM transition" 5-year average emissions). PacifiCorp is also joining the Western Resource Adequacy Program, Plans call for the EDAM to begin operation in 2024, subject to federal which is managed by the Western Power Pool. PacifiCorp has regulatory approval.The initial launch of the EDAM will join the worked extensively with the Western Power Pool and other potential West's two largest grid operators, PacifiCorp and CAISO. participants in the development of the WRAP,which is expected "This next step to a day-ahead market is another game-changer to provide region-wide reliability benefits to participants by pairing to increase the triple benefit to our customers of cost reductions, regional diversity with common resource adequacy standards. increased reliability and reduced emissions;" said Stefan Bird, president This means WRAP participants will be held to common planning and CEO of Pacific Power standards to serve winter and summer peak loads.The common 'A modernized western energy market is a key component of planning standards and increased regional collaboration will create PacifiCorp's strategy to connect and optimize the West's abundant a pool of resources that can be used to serve load, if needed,thus and diverse energy resources to deliver the lowest cost and most increasing reliability for the entire region. PacifiCorp sees WRAP as a reliable pathway to a net-zero energy future." vital component of a modernized Western grid. The current real-time WEIM optimizes the energy imbalances throughout "EDAM,WEIM and WRAP will work together to ensure the benefits the West by transferring energy between participants in 15-minute and and certainty needed to meet our customers'growing demands for 5-minute intervals throughout the day.The proposed EDAM builds on a reliable and clean grid," Bird said. "We are extremely excited to the real-time market by extending optimization to a high volume of `Mork with our partners to move the region forward into greater resource commitments that must be made a day in advance. collaboration and secure even more benefits for customers" POWERING YOUR GREATNESS Ingav"yft4 9� I towel 04 iw Reminder.Send in your 2022 volunteer hours and charitable donations by Dec. 31 to be matched by the PacifiCorp Foundation through our Global Days of Service and Matching Gift Program. PacifiCorp has two programs to boost the investments you make in your community:The Global Days of Service and Matching Gift Program support your volunteerism and charitable giving with matching funds from the PacifiCorp Foundation. Both programs have a deadline of Dec. 31 for submitting your 2022 donations and volunteer hours to be matched. Global Days of Service When you invest your time by volunteering at a community nonprofit,the PacifiCorp Foundation matches your volunteer hours with a monetary contribution to the nonprofit.Your volunteer time is matched as follows: 4-9 hours=$40 50-74 hours=$500 Find the online form to submit your 2022 volunteer hours at Global Days of Service. 10-24 hours = $100 75-99 hours=$750 Your 2022 volunteer information must be received by Dec. 31 to be eligible for matching funds this year. 25-49 hours = $250 100+ hours=$1,000 If you have questions or need help, email Abbie Rice,foundation administrator, at GlobalDaysofService@PacifiCorp.com. (Continued) CURRENTS I DECEMBER 12,2022 2 (Continued from previous page) Matching Gift Program When you donate to an eligible nonprofit or educational institution,the PacifiCorp Foundation matches your donation dollar for dollar. Donations are matched from a minimum of$25 up to$1,500 per employee per year. Find the online form to submit your 2022 charitable donations at Matching Gift Program. Information on your 2022 charitable donations must be received by Dec. 31 to be matched this year. If you have questions or need help, email Abbie Rice,foundation administrator, at MatchingGiftProgram@PacifiCorp.com. ROCKY MOUNTAN _ ), II'� .!�0¢�7�•'.I Vic:;'., -, .� �. � - ✓. _ Y With a minimum 4 volunteer hours or a$25 charitable donation,the PacifiCorp Foundation will make a financial contribution to match the time and money you give to help your community thrive. LEARNING OPPORTUNITY S�itL9 ow" saw: 6�&ea Biometrics technology is becoming an increasingly popular feature used to access secure information.Join security analyst Aaron Kendall via Teams on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. PT/ 12 p.m. MT to find out how the technology works, how secure it is,and what misconceptions are often associated with it. If you've missed any of the past security sessions,you can access recorded sessions on the Journey to Excellence website. CURRENTS DECEMBER 12,2022 3 HEALTH AND SAFETY A10)" &k d/G�6fL k�4 *&4 "In the lane, snow is glistenin'..." It's a beautiful sight, but that lane is sure to be slippery. Slipping and falling on an icy or wet surface can result in serious injury. - Use these strategies for safely traversing snow and ice this winter. R • Choose your shoes wisely.Wear flat, stable shoes with grip soles and good tread. Shoe grips or ice cleats can give you extra traction when you're walking on snowy or icy surfaces. • Be visible.When it's dark outside, it's nearly impossible for drivers to see a person wearing dark clothing. If you don't have a coat that's light or brightly colored, use a reflective vest, belt or snap bands to stay visible. • Plan your route.Assume all wet, dark areas are icy.Avoid slopes 1,r and stairs when you can. Look ahead as you walk. If the sidewalk is covered in ice, see if the ground next to it is a better bet. • Adjust your stride.Slow down,take short shuffling steps, and use your feet as probes to determine the degree of slipperiness or '== identify hazards buried beneath snow. • Before exiting a vehicle, look down at the pavement. If it's coated with ice,try to park somewhere else.At a minimum, hold onto the car while you get out,and take it slow. • Keep your hands free.Walking with your hands in your pockets or ' holding bulky items limits the use of your arms for balance if you slip. • Keep your full attention on walking.Talking on the phone or texting while walking is dangerous any time,but especially on slick surfaces. • When you get to your destination, check the floor as you enter the building. It may be wet from tracked-in moisture. Knock snow off your shoes and wipe your feet and so you don't create a slipping hazard for others. COMPLIANCE 0(/6 Woc/4 d/ff&&otei A message from Ryan Flynn and Richard Garlish Transactions with affiliates As a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy and Berkshire PacifiCorp employees must seek products or services from other Hathaway Inc., PacifiCorp has a large number of affiliate companies. competitively priced vendors for the goods or services they need In accordance with federal and state law and regulations governing before choosing to transact with an affiliate. transactions between regulated utility companies and affiliate All transactions with affiliates must be reviewed for legal and regulatory companies, PacifiCorp's policy is to avoid transactions with companies compliance before signing any contract or otherwise initiating the within BHE or Berkshire Hathaway Inc. unless there is a business transaction, by filling out an Affiliate Transaction Review Form and justification and the transaction is reviewed before execution by the submitting the form to the identified members of the legal and regulation business unit's legal and regulation departments.This policy applies departments.Additionally,all employees are expected to follow to any business owned or controlled in whole or in part by BHE or the company's Procurement Policy and to contact the appropriate Berkshire Hathaway Inc. procurement staff for help in determining which vendor to use. (Continued) CURRENTS I DECEMBER 12,2022 4 (Continued from previous page) PacifiCorp accounts payable, card administration and procurement should be identified for purposes of tracking time. If you are aware have controls in place to prevent some unintentional purchases from that the beneficiary of the affiliate work is outside of BHE or its affiliated companies. Employees must, however, be aware of affiliated subsidiaries, please advise PacifiCorp legal and accounting. companies to avoid other types of affiliate transactions. Also, regulators have approved certain transactions between Several states also have state-specific affiliate transaction rules, such PacifiCorp and BHE and its subsidiaries to allow for the sharing as California's "Rule II(B)"Affiliate Transaction Rules,which relate of administrative services under the Intercompany Administrative to transactions with other businesses owned or controlled by BHE Services Agreement.The IASA applies only to BHE and its or Berkshire Hathaway Inc. operating in California. PacifiCorp's subsidiaries. If you become aware that an affiliate transaction is compliance is audited annually.Affiliate transaction regulations also proposed that is outside of BHE, please contact the PacifiCorp legal affect the sharing of information,corporate support services, real or regulation department immediately. estate, business development and customer relations responsibilities • Intercompany Administrative Services Agreement between affiliates. PacifiCorp is also prohibited from assigning its customers to an affiliated company or receiving the assignment of Mutual assistance—Transactions between affiliates customers from an affiliate. There is also an intercompany mutual assistance agreement in place to PacifiCorp may not advertise on behalf of or jointly with its affiliates allow for the exchange of utility-related goods, services and specialized and may not provide services or discounts to the customers of an resources for temporary emergency purposes, or the emergency affiliate unless they are provided to all customers.Any negotiation interchange of equipment or goods between PacifiCorp and certain involving a PacifiCorp affiliate or an affiliate's customers must receive Berkshire Hathaway Energy subsidiaries. prior review by PacifiCorp legal and regulation departments. Further information regarding the intercompany mutual assistance Further information regarding PacifiCorp affiliate transactions is agreement is available on the intranet at this link: available on the intranet at these links: • Intercompany Mutual Assistance Agreement • Affiliate Interest Memo • Affiliate Transactions Summary A current list of all affiliated Berkshire Hathaway companies is available If you become aware that a transaction has occurred or is on the intranet and is updated regularly. Please review the list to contemplated with a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, please contact become aware of affiliated companies. It is imperative that employees PacifiCorp legal or regulation immediately and prepare and submit the avoid purchasing from or approving transactions with affiliates unless form linked above. review from legal and regulation is obtained before transacting. Ryan Flynn Performing services for affiliates Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer If you are asked to perform services to support BHE or its subsidiaries Pacific Power other than PacifiCorp,you must use proper time accounting. Time keeping and recording must be initiated if any support extends Richard Garlish beyond one hour in any calendar year. Upon meeting the Vice President, Government Affairs and General Counsel threshold, or if the threshold is likely to be met,a work order number Rocky Mountain Power IT UPDATE pwvr4a: 0&96(&ou S b 6 tQJtM&0-K Supervisors:With the holidays approaching, please ensure you have a staff.There are no emergency exceptions to this rule, so it is essential delegate for SAP access approvals when out of the office. to have delegates in place in advance. As a supervisor, it is your responsibility to delegate a person with Click here for instructions on how to set up a delegated approver in authority to approve SAP access requests in your absence. Before the SAP GRC tool. taking personal time off, please verify that you have a delegate and If you have questions or need help, contact the BHE Service Desk at that he or she will be in the office during your absence. 503-813-5555 or 801-220-5555. No access to SAP will be granted without proper authorization, including access for time administrators to enter time sheets for your CURRENTS l DECEMBER 12,2022 5 IT UPDATES On Saturday, Dec. 17,from 8 p.m. until 12 a.m. PT (9 p.m.to 1 a.m. MT), all SAP production systems—including ECC,ePortal, Process Orchestration, Business Warehouse, Environmental Compliance, SAP GRC and SAP SRM—will be down for maintenance. During the ePortal maintenance, intranet content will be unavailable.Web applications will be unaffected by this maintenance; however,you will need to access them through these direct links. If you have questions or need help,contact the BHE Service Desk at 503-813-5555 or 801-220-5555. CAP tvm*& V/-1 6,t f9f4M4A"&kikem On Monday, Dec. 19 from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m. PT (7-10 p.m. MT), changes will be made to the production SAP R/3 system as part of our normal monthly maintenance and enhancement process. Please avoid doing any critical work in SAP during this time. If you have questions or need help,contact the BHE Service Desk at 503-813-5555 or 801-220-5555. EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS �ef uiI 6dr4 Wcr auppod N te&&t&AV Utah Lineman's Rodeo apparel is on sale now!This makes a perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffier for your favorite lineworker or fan. Quantities and sizes are limited, so don't wait! Send your request to lineman@utahlinemansrodeo.com and we will check stock and email you back with arrangements for pickup. Men's Short Sleeve T-Shirt—$15 Men's Long Sleeve T-Shirt—$20 Men's Pullover or Full Zip Hoodie—$30 Men's Crewneck Sweatshirt—$25 Ball Caps—$10 Ball caps Women's T-Shirt—$10 — f Women's Pullover or Full Zip Hoodie—$20 \Y Kids hoodie(bock) Women's Tank Top—$10 Kids Onesies—$5 Kids Sweatshirts (gray or pink)—$10 \ > Questions? Call Jenny Tillotson, substation foreman and Utah Lineman Rodeo Committee Coordinator, at 385-219-8315. Men's sweatshirt(back) Women's crewneck sweatshirt(front) PACIFICORP 0 V . POWERING YOUR GREATNESS A Pacific Power r PACIFICORR Rocky Mountain Power IN THE NEWS -U rl/Ud INSID1 HIS Issul bj,,&CA 4 dew&&�zJ fixPT2- In the News 1 Last week,TerraPower announced a potential two-year delay to the commercial operation date of the advanced nuclear power plant it's developing in Kemmerer, Wyoming.The nuclear reactor design and development company cannot complete the DEI ChampionSpotlight reactor without an established domestic fuel supply chain. Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February caused the only commercial source of high-assay Currents Holiday Schedule 5 low-enriched uranium (HALEU)to no longer be a viable part of the supply chain for TerraPower's Natrium project. In the 10 months since,TerraPower,the U.S. Department of Energy, Congress and industry partners have aggressively explored potential alternative sources for HALEU. "While we are working now with Congress to urge the inclusion of$2.1 billion to SAFE & SECURE support HALEU in the end-of-year government funding package, it has become clear that domestic and allied HALEU manufacturing options will not reach commercial capacity in PacifiCorp safety results as of time to meet the proposed 2028 in-service date for the Natrium demonstration plant," 12/16/2022 TerraPower president and CEO Chris Levesque said in a statement. (Continued) RECORDABLE YTD ON TRACK? 33 TARGET 23 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS • •�+- '+ YTD ON TRACK? 25 TARGET 28 TerraPower selected Kemmerer,Wyoming—near PacifiCorp's Naughton power plant—as the site for its advanced nuclear demonstration plant.(AP photo by Natalie Behring) CURRENTS I DECEMBER19,2022 1 (Continued from previous page) TerraPower remains fully committed to bringing the Natrium TerraPower and PacifiCorp announced this fall a plan to jointly study demonstration plant to Kemmerer,he added."While there is much the feasibility of adding up to five additional commercial Natrium we can't control as it relates to fuel availability,what we can control is reactors in PacifiCorp's service area by 2035.This work will continue. construction of the plant,licensing applications and engineering and design "We are confident the federal programs to catalyze the production work;and TerraPower is moving full steam ahead on those fronts" of HALEU will be operational in a timeframe that works for these plants," Levesque said. • The work slated to begin in Spring 2023 on the large sodium facility The company will continue to collaborate with Congress,the will continue as planned.TerraPower expects minimal disruption to Department of Energy,the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, industry the current projected construction start date. leaders and local communities to ensure that the many pieces involved in bringing the next generation of reactors to fruition fall into place in • The company currently has over 900 engineers finalizing plant design the near term. and engineering. TerraPower has indicated that between the ongoing operations of the Naughton plant and the need for future Natrium plant employees • TerraPower will submit its application to the Nuclear Regulatory to be engaged and involved in its construction,there is no change Commission for the construction permit in 2023. for current Naughton employees, consistent with PacifiCorp's and TerraPower's commitment since the Natrium announcement in 2021. r-CV4,44M gro&t Pew Mh*qwuhYp646ff At Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power,we energize the These funds are an investment in projects and programs that will communities we serve not only by providing affordable, reliable boost local economies while preserving and promoting the qualities power, but also by investing in the environment, economy and social that make each community unique. safety nets that help those communities thrive. The Q3 grants were part of the more than $2.8 million the This community focus also drives the investments of our company's foundation will award this year to power the communities we serve. charitable arm. In the third quarter of 2022,the PacifiCorp Below is a sampling of grants awarded in this quarterly cycle in each Foundation awarded grants totaling$410,100 to 96 environmental, of our states. civic and community nonprofits across our six-state service area. (Continued) 1�-^', 1 v � S�Jeu�ousan)d tiyC hundred +✓✓« rr The Salt Lake City Police Foundation received a$7,500 foundation grant to support the Community Basketball League it is piloting with Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation.The program will help build trust between police officers and the communities they serve and offer a healthy activity for at-risk youth. CURRENTS I DECEMBER19,2022 2 (Continued from previous page) CALIFORNIA—The Fire Safe Council of Siskiyou County received UTAH—The Bridgerland Community Ice Arena in North Logan $5,000 from the Pacific Power Foundation to purchase duffle bags received $7,500 to fund its School Outreach Program.The program to serve as evacuation "go-bags" in the event of a wildfire.The bags focuses on three areas of education:The Science and Physics of will contain essentials like first aid kits,flashlights, N-95 masks and Skating, Skating for Your Health, and Creative Movement on Ice.The battery-powered radios, as well as checklists for other personal items School Outreach Program is offered to regional K-12 students and the recipients will need to add to their go-bags.The go-bags will be provides a valuable experiential learning tool that teachers can use distributed to the most at-risk residents in the Dunsmuir community. to help make challenging content more enjoyable and interactive for Dunsmuir is one of the highest fire-risk areas in the state, and these students.The Ice Arena has successfully partnered with the Logan, go-bags will fill a critical need in a very vulnerable community. Cache County, Box Elder and Preston, Idaho,school districts. IDAHO—The City of Preston was awarded a$5,000 grant WASHINGTON—Northwest Harvest received a$5,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation for development of to help transform the emergency food system supply chain in pickleball courts on city property.The city is trying to provide Washington by relocating the primary distribution center from the more recreational opportunities to its residents of all ages.With the Seattle area to Yakima. Basing operations in Washington's agricultural growing popularity of pickleball,the plan is to convert an unused heartland means quadrupling the amount of fresh produce for families tennis court in the city park into six side-by-side pickleball courts.The statewide.The new distribution center project also brings efficiencies foundation grant will help pay for minor concrete repair, application of in sourcing produce, preserving food quality and shelf life, reducing a playing surface and nets with support structure. waste and distributing more food with shorter transport times. OREGON—The Phoenix School in Roseburg, Oregon, received WYOMING—Habitat for Humanity Wind River Country $7,000 to fund restoration of the Rocky Rim Trail in the Rogue received a$5,000 foundation grant to fund a tiny house pilot Umpqua Divide Wilderness. Funds will be focused on log and project in partnership with the local high school.The houses will brush removal and tread repair in an area where many trails have be on a permanent foundation to provide housing for low-income deteriorated due to lack of funding and wildfire impacts.The Phoenix individuals,older adults, people with disabilities and veterans. Habitat School provides a valuable education alternative for at-risk kids who for Humanity is partnering with Riverton High School's Geometry in have difficulty succeeding within typical educational institutions.This Construction program to build these houses. Providing both core and trail program will benefit those kids, improve the environment and elective credits for students,the program divides the students'time increase outdoor opportunities for the community. between in-class geometry learning and hands-on practical application of the learned principles through construction. C&"V44 the se�so o�(I hA Each holiday season,we join with our communities to help make local celebrations festive and bright. It's our pleasure to be a part of the festivities and contribute through sponsorships,donations and volunteer participation. HOLIDAY DECORATIONS Our employees donate time and the company provides equipment to help install holiday lighting and other decorations for our communities. (Continued) j x T_1�" "V A Pacific Power crew raises the community Christmas tree in Albany,Oregon. CURRENTS I DECEMBER 19,2022 3 (Continued from previous page) Y r- f 1.. 'Tis the season for snowcats!Rocky Mountain Power employees and family members joined the Holiday Holiday light displays are green and bright this year thanks to renewable energy supported by Blue Sky Light Parade in Moab,Utah. participants. HOLIDAY EVENT SPONSORSHIPS The company also sponsors and participates in holiday celebrations In Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power communities across the across our service area.This year we supported community festivals, West, Blue Sky customers are matching the electricity for lighting tree lightings and other holiday events. Employees and family members celebrations with emission-free renewable energy, reducing the carbon also decorated company vehicles and rode in community parades. footprint of these festive displays. `GREEN' HOLIDAY LIGHTING WANT TO SEE MORE? From Prineville's Christmas in the Pines to Lincoln City's Deck the Follow Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power on social media Dock,from Salt Lake City's Hogle Zoo Lights to Laramie's Winter to learn more about our community involvement,track outages,get Lights Festival,festive community holiday lighting displays celebrate the energy efficiency and safety tips, and much more. season while illuminating the benefits of renewable energy. You can find all our social media accounts here: Be social with us! PHISH TANK A recent companywide phishing test claimed to come from "Human If you do not use your company email for personal purchases,you are Resources" offering employee discounts on holiday shopping.The less likely to take the bait in a company test phish or a real phish. email had a fake attachment purportedly with instructions to "receive Remember to slow down,evaluate and verify before taking any action your coupon codes and enjoy saving." in response to an unsolicited communication,whether it's an email, Twelve PacifiCorp employees took the bait and opened the attachment. text message or phone call. Signs that this was a phishing test include: • The sender's domain was missing a letter. Can you spot it? HR@berkshirehathwayenergy.com •The email,though claiming to be internal,was marked [INTERNET]and ++ included the SAIL header reminding us to look closely at the SENDER address. Do not open ATTACHMENTS unless expected.Check for INDICATORS of phishing. Hover over LINKS before clicking. • The attachment was an unusual file type (html). Emails from a domain impersonating our organization are just one of the scams you need to worry about.The holidays are a busy time for cyber-Grinches. Prevalent seasonal scams include fake shipping notifications, online shopping scams,gift card scams and fake charities. d CURRENTS I DECEMBER19,2022 4 DEI CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT Pm A)4 0& SMP p—Vt 4 vcbvu i4u This series spotlights employees and the impact ful work they are doing to advance diversity, equity and inclusion at PacifiCorp. This one features Ron Wild, regional business manager for Rocky Mountain Power. Here, Ron shares information on Paci fiCorp's VETRN employee resource group and how employees can engage with and support VETRN. Ron, can you share a bit about yourself and your role at the PacifiCorp? Ron: I grew up in Hanna,Wyoming.After graduating high school, I served as a security specialist for 10 years guarding assets for the United States Air Force. I started my next path as a first-generation college student at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne.After graduating, I went on to the University of Wyoming,earning my electrical engineering degree. I went to work in Evanston for an international carbon fiber organization and was an adjunct math professor at Western Anything else you would like to share with us—a favorite Wyoming Community College. I was then recruited as a regional quote or some words of wisdom? business manager for Rocky Mountain Power,where I work to Ron: Significant success requires a significant relationship, but a support everyone in Wyoming. significant relationship requires a significant presence.You can't have Can you tell us about the VETRN employee resource group success unless you show up and are present in the moment. and share some of the incredible work VETRN is doing? A big thank you to Ron for all the work he and Paci flCorp's VETRN Ron:The Veterans Engagement and Retention Network(VETRN) employee resource group are doing to advance diversity, equity is intended to build new connections and provide new opportunities and inclusion through our VETRN employee resource group! through common experiences.As veterans and PacifiCorp employees, To learn more about our VETRN employee resource group,visit the we can organize community involvement,continuing our oath to intranet:Veterans Network. serve our country by helping our communities and those in need. Together,veteran employees can share knowledge of resources, If you would like to share the work that you or a colleague is doing support and programs to assist each other regardless of current to advance DEI in this spotlight series, please contact Emily Weaver, military service status.Through this shared experience,we can diversity, equity and inclusion director. provide mentorship to our veteran employees as we transition _ through life. f 1 What are some of the ways that our colleagues can support and engage with VETRN? c Ron:You don't need to be a veteran to support VETRN.You can build relationships with local Legions,the VFW and other organizations supported by employees. Here in Wyoming,the Rock h o I i d ay schedule / Springs service center has ties to the Unknown Saints,a community- Our newsletter is taking time off for the holidays. and veteran-focused riding club,who consistently support veterans Currents will not be published the weeks of Dec.26 in the area.These ties allow VETRN to have a greater impact for and Jan. 2.We'll return on Jan.9. veterans both within and outside the company.Veterans organizations If you have a communication request during those across Wyoming are working with local personnel to raise awareness holiday weeks,contact Internal Communications. of the efforts of Rocky Mountain Power and how we're working to make our communities great places to live and work. 1 PACIFICORP 0