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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240702PAC to Staff Attach 6 2024.pdf Bill" ,y ? ''—`-`- ''vim' '�• tY ,R - �`"1 r�,Crt�# r C- .- ^4', IN THE NEWS 1 (1w iy wok n k1 " (-a UT eri4qa Nkt Jim Bridger Plant Units 1 and 2 officially burned their last pound of coal on Dec. 31, 2023. With the new year, the two units will enter a new era as they transition from coal to natural gas-fired boilers. The conversion project will take about four months. The conversion of two of Jim Bridger's four generating units from coal to gas is part of the company's—and the industry's—transition to cleaner generating resources. It's among many actions called for in PacifiCorp's 2023 Integrated Resource Plan,our 20-year roadmap for meeting customers' energy needs with reliable, least-cost electric service. Plant history SAFE & SECURE Jim Bridger Plant today consists of four identical generating units built and commissioned PacifiCorp safety results as of in the mid-to-late 1970s. Unit 1 was commissioned in November 1974, and Unit 2 was 1/5/2024 commissioned in July 1975. Over those nearly 50 years,through the end of their coal- burning life,the units have been a critical and reliable resource: RECORDABLE INCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? 1 TARGET 20 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS - YTD ON TRACK? - - TARGET 31 Units 1 and 2 at Jim Bridger Plant are now offline as the conversion from coal to natural gas gets underway. (Continued) CURRENTS I JANUARY 8,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) Jim Bridger Unit 1 Two of Jim Bridger's four units-JB3 and JB4-will continue to • Generated 169,223 gigawatt-hours operate on coal.Although the overall coal throughput in the plant will be reduced, most of the coal handling equipment will still be required, • Capacity Factor of 71.7% as will the workforce in those areas. Since the units and auxiliary • Availability of 87.7% equipment are virtually identical, some of the coal related equipment • Average heat rate of 10,600 British thermal units for JB1 and JB2 can be used for spare parts on the other two units. per kilowatt-hour Jim Bridger Plant sits in an ideal location for the company's • Consumed 96.4 million tons of coal transmission system,and as the company's largest generating facility, it's a vital part of the generation fleet. Jim Bridger Unit 2 "The availability and efficiency of these four units will remain • Generated 168,045 GWh critical to providing safe, reliable and affordable energy to our • Capacity Factor of 71.9% customers;' Bastian said. • Availability of 88.0% Plant employees • Average heat rate of 10,800 Btu/KWh Today,Jim Bridger Plant has about 250 employees.That's down from about 500 in the early years of the plant. • Consumed 97.6 million tons of coal "Over the years,the scope and execution of the routine daily work Converting to gas and the annual outage work at the plant has changed dramatically, The project to convert the units from coal to natural gas presents resulting in fewer full-time employees being required," Bastian quite a challenge,especially consideringits being done at a plant near) explained. He expects to retain roughly the current level of full-time g ' p y g y 50 years old,according to Keith Bastian, plant managing director. employees for the remainder of the plant's operating life. Weaving the new natural gas piping through the existing steel 'As has been the case from the beginning,a highly skilled work force is structures around the units requires extensive up-front engineering required to operate these units.They've done a tremendous job over and design.And the necessary excavation work requires extra the years to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation," Bastian said. care since there are many underground drain lines,water lines and "They operate to the highest standards and take pride in their electrical cables. work, even as the energy landscape shifts beneath their feet. And 'Although it's a bit sad to come to the end of an era, it's also exciting to top it off, they do it safely."Jim Bridger employees saw the to tackle a large and complicated project that extends the life of the highest improvement in safety performance of any group in 2023, plant;' Bastian said. achieving a recordable incident rate well below target with just one significant injury. The project involves: "The skill, dedication and resourcefulness of the team operating Jim • 1.2 miles (6,300 feet) of gas transmission line Bridger will keep our plant a viable and vital generation resource for • 1.6 miles (8,440 feet) of natural gas piping inside the plant years to come;' Bastian said. •40 new gas burners for the boilers •1 filter skid • 1 thermal fluid gas heater — • Skid/expansion tank • 2 natural gas pressure reducing/regulating HP skids ' • 4 pressure-reducing valves for each skid - • 2 natural gas flow control valves, LP skids and 3 flow control --- - valves for each skid �� • 40 natural gas burner double block-and-bleed valve spools • 8 other automated safety shut-off valves between the 2 units Jim Bndger Plant employees Kevin Romero(middle)and Dan Zordon(right) (Continued) CURRENTS I JANUARY 8,2024 2 (Continued from previous page) 1 � •Ivlr � _ = >ta� ® �V Jeremiah Schirmer(left)and Todd Edwards(right) Cody Todd I .I 1 Melissa Gorris Justin Rice cou 6&t"_ I fkmt WPM& 64 Y/ �Ticctf? PacifiCorp and its research partners are moving forward with a highly anticipated and ambitious study to evaluate the effects of painting one blade black on each of 36-company owned wind turbines to reduce collision risk for birds flying near the wind project. "This is an extraordinary partnership of scientists,federal regulators, wildlife managers, a nongovernmental organization,academia,wind _ developers and utility companies working together to find solutions to reduce the impacts of critical electric infrastructure on birds," said Will Shallenberger,vice president, renewable resources at PacifiCorp. The Glenrock,Wyoming, study is being supported through a public- private partnership that includes: • U.S. Geological Survey • U.S. Department of Energy - • Renewable Energy • NextEra Energy Resources . _ Wildlife Institute • Oregon State University • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Can a touch of paint reduce wind turbine-related bird mortalities?Blades are being painted black at • PacifiCorp PocifiCorp's Glenrock wind project to find out. •I nvenergy (Continued) CURRENTS I JANUARY 8,2024 3 (Continued from previous page) Thus far,the team has painted 28 blades and will complete the "PacifiCorp's facility allows us to study this interaction at an impressive remaining eight in 2024. scale,with 36 painted turbines and even more control turbines to The study focuses on how the painted blades affect fatality rates include in the experiment.We're honored to be part of the team and for eagles, other diurnal birds (those active in daytime) and bats. excited to see the results as the study progresses:' Experts hypothesize that eagles and other diurnal birds can see "If proven effective,the manipulation could reduce bird fatalities at — and therefore avoid collision with —the painted blades when wind facilities that would be realized over decades,with minimal they're in motion. maintenance, infrastructure or other constraints required of current Recent research in Norway documented a nearly 72%decline in technologies," Shallenberger said. turbine blade-related bird collisions as a result of painting one turbine There has been widespread support in the U.S to replicate the blade black. Painting a blade is thought to visually disrupt what Norway study with more treated turbine blades to confirm if similar otherwise may appear to the bird as a uniform airspace, making the results can be reached at other wind energy sites. turbine more visible and helping trigger avoidance behavior. In 2021,the Oregon state legislature looked to Oregon State Bats have different visual and auditory perceptions of their University to identify a project that would evaluate the effectiveness surroundings while flying, so the study incorporates a second of painted blades on wildlife collisions. hypothesis that bats do not perceive the painted blades and there "The timing of the legislature's interest and the engagement of would be no change in bat collision fatalities at turbines with PacifiCorp could not have been better.We have a diverse and well- painted blades. rounded scientific team tackling this important question,and OSU is "The research team has produced a very innovative approach, proud to be a partner," said Christian Hagen,associate professor at allowing them to accurately estimate the benefits of painted turbine Oregon State University. blades in the hope of minimizing impacts on eagles and other diurnal Oregon is one of the country's top producers of wind energy and has birds," said Shilo Felton, senior scientist at the Renewable Energy a vested interest in reducing wildlife collisions with wind turbines. Wildlife Institute. i AOW ,e• 1�'�y' � ♦ fit' , r .. �., � f � . ' u r Researchers are studying whether one blade being painted black can help eagles and other birds avoid fatal collisions with wind turbines. CURRENTS I JANUARY 8,2024 4 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES priati*6 I?w 444 join the Business Optimization and Innovation team as they introduce E-YPEMSES TAX the internal Project of the Year Award program,which recognizes and rewards outstanding projects that have led to significant EXTEA14WOPK improvements throughout the organization. BE 'EARCH ' ' PROGRESS The team will also announce the recipient of the Project of the Year Award for an exceptional project completed in 2022/2023. INNOVATION Curious about how these projects were implemented?You'll also get an overview of Lean Six Sigma, Robotic Process Automation and ORGANIZATION . . ` Celonis and how you can utilize these improvement techniques for GOAL our next project. % /I O Y P 1 %�i �/I I / Wednesday,Jan. 10 MANAGEMENT 10:00-10:30 a.m. PT/ 11:00-11:30 a.m. MT Register by clicking this link. Lw4 � 1wru C Af w6t4fct join the Learning and Development team for a Lunch-and-Learn workshop on Cultivating a Growth Mindset as we explore practical strategies to embrace challenges, build resilience and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Set a course for your personal and professional growth! This hybrid session will be held Thursday Jan. 18 at 12 p.m. PT/ 1 p.m. MT on Teams and in the LCT 7th floor Siletz Room. Register to add this event to your calendar. l �•� i Sal- CURRENTS I JANUARY 8,2024 5 tau tr pma 0&&Ya, ePrS Newly released substation,field operations and safety training `— materials are available in the company portal and PowerApps now. - r � ► PacifiCorp has paired with Index AR Solutions in their unique approach ' to create multi-modal content that caters to all types of learning styles, �a resulting in intuitive and interactive e-books and mobile applications. These innovative mobile applications and e-books aim to boost worker safety and knowledge retention and enable remote learning to meet the evolving needs of our field employees. The new applications and e-books include interactive graphics, _ animation,augmented reality,and photos and videos starring some of your favorite familiar faces (and spaces) from around the company. These applications and e-books are currently available to all employees ••! in the Power Delivery organization. If you are interested in viewing these new materials and do not have access, submit a request to the BHE Service Desk to be added to the Aw "Intune Configuration -T&D Mobile Users"AD group. More information on how to access these applications and e-books can be found at the links below: ! Application Access Guide E-Book Access Guide E-books and applications can be used on your company provided ?` iOS tablet.Applications are not available via cellular phone devices. E-books can also be accessed using your Windows devices; however, the functionality is limited when using this access method. IT UPDATE ean&A46f. When an employee transfers to a new position within the company, If this access is only required on an interim basis, please return to the their Sarban es-Oxley-related access will be revoked as early as the Access Request Form to request the access be revoked once it's no effective date of the transfer. If that access needs to be retained for longer needed.Alternatively,you can use the quarterly review process the new position, a new access request must be submitted to avoid to revoke any access that is no longer required. lapses in access. Questions? Use the Access Request Form to request SOX access that is required After following the steps in the how-to guide, if you need assistance after the transfer date. completing the Access Request Form, please contact the BHE Service A how-to guide available at this link shows you how to model the Desk at 503-813-5555 or 801-220-5555. transferring employee's future access after the access they have in their current/old role. Managers, it's recommended that you submit your access request for the transferring employee at least five business days prior to the transfer date. CURRENTS I JANUARY 8,2024 6 MAKE A DIFFERENCE ye' Of " NA au On Monday,Jan. 15,the nation will recognize the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr.,who devoted his life to advancing equality,social justice and opportunity for all. Martin Luther King Day is the only federal MARTIN holiday designated as a National Day of Service encouraging all Americans LUTHER to volunteer,donate and make a positive impact in our communities. In coordination with BEAUTIE (Berkshire Hathaway Energy's °:.:- ' employee resource group for our Black colleagues and their allies), KING PacifiCorp employees have identified service projects that impact our Salt Lake City and Portland communities. (See below) v Employees in other areas are encouraged to join or organize a service project in your local community. DAY You can reach out to Abbie Rice, DEI and community impact OF SERVICE director,for help identifying service opportunities or to share the details of your project Volunteer with Curly Me! in SLC Donate to PDX Free Fridge Volunteers are needed for two events in Salt Lake City as part of the This year for our Martin Luther King Day of Service project, Portland MILK Day of Service.These events will support Curly Me!,whose employees are collecting warm clothing items, hygiene supplies and mission is to serve as a resource for families with children of color, non-perishable food for PDX Free Fridge, a community-organized particularly Black girls ages 5-14. effort to provide essentials for people in need across the city. What: Organize and clean up Curly Me's office space Suggested items include: in downtown Salt Lake City Nonperishable Food Hygiene Supplies Clothing When:Tuesday,Jan. 9 • Canned goods • Hairbrushes,combs • Socks 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • Peanut butter • Shampoo • Hats Where: 350 E 400 S, Salt Lake City • Individually packaged • Soap • Gloves items(crackers,protein bars) • Diapers • Protein shakes • Period products • Bottled water • Hand sanitizer/wipes What: Help Curly Me participants create vision boards for their • Fruit snacks •Toothbrush/toothpaste 2024 goals and plans •Applesauce • Deodorant When: Friday,Jan. 19 • Baby food 5:30-8:30 p.m. Donated foods must be NEW, UNOPENED and NOT EXPIRED. Where:Visual Art Institute 2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake Drop off donations by Jan. 11 in the breakrooms on LCT 6 or LCT 18. Donations will be delivered to Free Fridge sites on Martin Please contact Abbie Rice to volunteer! Luther King Jr. Day. Want to donate but unable to shop? Heather Tuck is taking monetary donations and will do the shopping. Contact her directly to make arrangements. Volunteers are needed to help deliver the goods to Free Fridge sites across Portland. Please contact Heather Tuck or Kim Leverich-Graham if you'd like to help. PACIFICORP 0 POWERING �• JP LEADERSHIP MESSAGE 2023 fW,,&�PaftfWVLf,6W Ids ct4 � � o •off Our 2023 safety performance produced mixed results.The good news—great news, actually—is that we achieved our lowest-ever recordable incident rate of 0.48 against a goal of 0.66.That means we had the lowest number of employees injured on the job in any year on record. •"• We very much appreciate the tremendous effort by everyone to keep yourselves and your co-workers safe.This is an amazing accomplishment! I want to give a particular shout-out to the top-performing groups across the company. • In Generation,the following plants had ZERO recordable incidents in 2023: o Blundell o Chehalis SAFE & SECURE PacifiCorp safety results as of o Currant Creek 1/12/2024 o Huntington o Lake Side o Naughton YTD ON TRACK? o Renewables (Hydro and Wind) 2 Honorable mention goes to Jim Bridger,which saw the biggest improvement of any group and experienced only one recordable injury with an incident rate of 0.38. Great job! TARGET Hunter Plant also had just one recordable injury and an incident rate of 0.53. 28 • In Power Delivery: o Our Substation and Metering groups had a clean record with ZERO recordable injuries. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS o Line Crews—none hit Target Zero, but: • NW Wires had the lowest injury rate (0.64) YTD ON TRACK? • Wyoming Wires was second best(0.88) 1 • The Mining group came in right at goal with a recordable incident rate of 0.94, a good year. TARGET Because of the outstanding results across PacifiCorp,the$250 award associated with 31 2023 safety performance will be delivered in this week's paycheck. (Continued) CURRENTS I JANUARY 16,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) Now to the less-good news:We have room to improve our driving Let's build on last year's progress to make our workplace even safer performance.Across our business,we experienced 40 preventable and stay laser-focused on our ultimate goal of Target Zero. vehicle accidents—well exceeding the 2023 target of 31 or fewer Take care, accidents. Slow-speed and backing accidents are a primary area of challenge for our drivers. In 2024,we must continue to use the tools available to us to reduce vehicle collisions, including using spotters when backing or navigating tight areas and conducting our walk-arounds every time we get behind the wheel. Our safety team will continue to review our driving record and identify opportunities to adjust our practices to reduce the number of preventable accidents in 2024. But we count on you to apply your training,follow safety procedures and maintain full concentration when operating any vehicle. Jeremy Gee With your renewed focus and commitment,we can achieve the same Managing Director outstanding results in preventable vehicle accidents that we saw in our 2023 recordable incidents. Health and Safety IN THE NEWS PrqW&" (a wiluta S Arad After a relatively mild start to winter—particularly in parts of the "We have a fantastic meteorology team working in-house to Pacific Northwest,which saw the warmest December on record— monitor the weather forecasts every day.They're able to fine-tune things took a turn this week with high gusting winds and accumulating their forecasts to the areas we serve,and we use that intel to stage snow and ice across much of our service area. equipment and resources where and when they're needed;' he said. That type of weather can bring down trees, branches and power "We also plan our staffing in advance,from crews on the front lines lines, disrupting service for customers. So Pacific Power and Rocky to the incident management team that leads our response to major Mountain Power prepare for these weather events well before they storms.As a utility with footprints all over the West,we're lucky to happen—and encourage customers to do the same. be able to bring in personnel, equipment and materials from non- "Our power delivery team works year-round to inspect and upgrade impacted areas when a big storm hits;" Mansfield said. equipment for improved resilience,trim trees to help prevent limbs and "In a winter storm emergency, safely restoring power to customers is branches falling on our lines,and ready our materials and supplies to the highest priority, and our crews will work around the clock to get make sure the equipment and parts we need are at the ready as storms that done," he added. move in;'said Curt Mansfield,senior vice president, power delivery. (Continued) Y ^ d" GN i- IFf t 'f I 'I F r. A Rocky Mountain Power crew gears up for restoration work after a storm last winter. CURRENTS I JANUARY 16,2024 2 (Continued from previous page) Prepare to stay safe when the power is out When the power goes out: Though the company does what it can to mitigate and prepare for • Switch off lights, electronics and appliances to avoid overloading storm-caused outages,they can still happen—and depending on circuits when power is restored. Leave one lamp or light switch the amount of damage, it can take days to recover from a major on as a signal for when your power returns. storm. Customers can ease the discomfort of an extended outage by • If you have a portable generator, be sure to follow operating preparing their homes and businesses. instructions, placing it well away from the house on a flat, stable Before winter sets in: surface with the exhaust venting away from doors and windows. • Weatherize your home with updated insulation, caulking and • Do not use charcoal grills or gas ovens to heat your home.This weather strips. could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. • Call your utility or professional tree trimmers to cut branches • Keep windows covered, except when sunlight might away from your home and power lines. offer some warmth. • Prepare an emergency kit with flashlights and fresh batteries,extra • Monitor the temperature in your home. Infants and older family blankets,water, nonperishable food,a first aid kit with essential members are more susceptible to the cold and may need to stay medications,and a solar-powered or portable cell phone charger with friends, relatives or a shelter if your home gets too cold. to help you stay informed. • If you see downed power lines,stay away,warn others to stay • When a storm is in the forecast, make sure your portable phone away and immediately contact your utility. Remember that chargers or power banks are charged up and ready. downed power lines do not have to be arcing, sparking or moving • Update your contact information with your utility,and sign up to to be live and extremely dangerous. receive outage updates by text, email or phone. CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS Cold temperatures and more time spent indoors can increase Unlock bigger savings electricity use.That's why Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Making energy efficiency upgrades to your home? Customers can Power offer Wattsmart solutions to help customers stay warm and explore our Wattsmart incentives and discounts for heat pumps, comfortable while saving energy and money throughout the chilly smart thermostats, insulation improvements and more. winter season. (Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power) Following a few simple tips can add up to big energy and money savings over time. • Lower the setting on your thermostat to 68 degrees when home and awake, and lower it when you're away from home or sleeping. For every degree lower you set your thermostat,you'll save 3% JI on heating costs. (To automate these settings and make saving even easier,the company offers customer rebates on smart thermostats) r • Avoid using portable space heaters whenever possible—they can use a lot of energy. • During periods of high usage, change furnace filters monthly for _ improved efficiency. • Open blinds on sunny days to let the sun heat your home and close blinds at night to keep heat in. " r • Reduce drafts and ensure a good seal around windows and doors by renewing caulk or weatherstripping. CURRENTS I JANUARY 16,2024 3 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Lmxk � &wru: C Af" Join the Learning and Development team for a Lunch-and-Learn workshop on Cultivating a Growth Mindset as we explore practical strategies to embrace challenges, build resilience and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Set a course for your personal and professional growth! This hybrid session will be held Thursday Jan. 18 at 12 p.m. PT/ 1 p.m. MT on Teams and in the LCT 7th floor Rogue Room. Register to add this event to your calendar. 1 1 ek9/ es Newly released substation,field operations and safety training lvp� materials are available in the company portal and PowerApps now. 41 PacifiCorp has paired with Index AR Solutions in their unique approach to create multi-modal content that caters to all types of learning styles, Aw resulting in intuitive and interactive e-books and mobile applications. — 4"4";h yy�V j These innovative mobile applications and e-books aim to boost worker safety and knowledge retention and enable remote learning to meet the evolving needs of our field employees. The new applications and e-books include interactive graphics, animation, augmented reality,and photos and videos starring some of your favorite familiar faces (and spaces) from around the company. A These applications and e-books are currently available to all https://youtu.be/OBH6WvAaDL4 employees in the Power Delivery Organization. In this video,Curt Mansfield and Carrie Laird discuss the new training options.For an extended version If you are interested in viewing these new materials and do not have ofthis introductory video,click here:https://youtu.be/3852Xl6qu3E access, submit a request to the BHE Service Desk to be added to the E-books and applications can be used on your company provided "Intune Configuration -T&D Mobile Users"AD group. i0S tablet. Applications are not available via cellular phone devices. More information on how to access these applications and e-books E-books can also be accessed using your Windows devices; however, can be found at the links below: the functionality is limited when using this access method. Application Access Guide E-Book Access Guide CURRENTS I JANUARY 16,2024 4 IT UPDATE S�p O�,tG� f44wtM f&e4�e On Thursday,Jan. 18 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 If you have questions or need help, contact the BHE Service Desk our normal monthly maintenance and enhancement process. at 503-813-5555 or 801-220-5555. MAKE A DIFFERENCE ye" or " fVA ol 011 say" � On Monday,Jan. 15,the nation recognized the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,who devoted his life to advancing equality, social justice and opportunity for all. Martin Luther King Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service encouraging all Americans to volunteer, donate and make a positive impact in our communities. In coordination with BEAUTIE(Berkshire Hathaway Energy's employee resource group for our Black colleagues and their allies), PacifiCorp employees have identified service projects in our Salt Lake City and Portland communities. Donate to PDX Free Fridge For our Martin Luther King Day of Service project, Portland MARTIN employees are collecting non-perishable food, hygiene supplies and � LUTHER warm clothing items for PDX Free Fridge, acommunity-organized effort to provide essentials for people in need across the city. .y,. KINGCollection bins are located in the breakrooms on LCT 3, LCT 6 and LCT 18 through Friday,Jan. 26. Suggested donations include: Non-perishable Food Hygiene Supplies Clothing DAY • Canned goods • Hairbrushes,combs • Socks • Peanut butter • Shampoo • Hats OF SERVICE • Individually packaged • Soap • Gloves items(crackers,protein bars) • Diapers • Protein shakes • Period products • Bottled water • Hand sanitizer/wipes Volunteer with Curly Me! in SLC • Fruit snacks •Toothbrush/toothpaste •Applesauce • Deodorant Volunteer this week with Curly Me! in Salt Lake City as part of our MILK . Baby food Day of Service. Curly Me! is a local nonprofit that serves as a resource for families with children of color, particularly Black girls ages 5-14. Please note that donated foods must be unopened and unexpired. Want to donate but unable to shop? Heather Tuck is taking What: Help Curly Me participants create vision boards for monetary donations and will do the shopping. Contact her directly to their 2024 goals and plans make arrangements. When: Friday,Jan. 19 Volunteers are needed to help deliver the goods to Free 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fridge sites across Portland. Please contact Heather Tuck or Where:Visual Art Institute Kim Leverich-Graham if you'd like to help. 2900 S 300 W,South Salt Lake If you'd like to know more about PDX Free Fridge,visit pdx-free-fridge Please contact Abbie Rice to volunteer! or follow @pdxfreefridge on Instagram. PACIFICORP 0 —f IME PACIFIC POWER PACIFICORR Rocky Mountain Power .• • . Pacific Power IN THE NEWS Paw" 416W,401A &AAWe1 ett(rchi 66t& INSIDI THIS Issul ",tT�. � In the News 1 Draining the reservoirs is the first step toward removal of the three remaining Health and Safety 3 Lower Klamath Project hydroelectric dams. Feedback Survey 3 The drawdown of Iron Gate Reservoir began Jan. 11 when the Klamath River Renewal Corporation opened a low-level outlet tunnel in Iron Gate Dam,one of four dams in the Records Lower Klamath hydroelectric project being removed from the Klamath River. Drawdown refers to the slow draining of the water in the reservoirs,which will be Employee Discount 4 lowered using tunnels located at the base of the dams. Make a Difference 5 PacifiCorp ceased generation at Iron Gate Dam on Jan. 9,and formally transferred all operational responsibility for the Iron Gate development to the KRRC on Jan. 10 after PacifiCorp's operations staff made the plant electrically safe to begin the removal process. This action followed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Jan.4 authorization to SAFE & SECURE proceed with reservoir drawdown and dam removal activities. PacifiCorp safety results as of Generation at the J.C. Boyle development ended Jan. 12,and operational responsibility 1/19/2024 was transferred to the KRRC on Jan. 15. On Jan. 16,a tunnel stop log was blasted at the J.C. Boyle dam, initiating drawdown of the J.C. Boyle Reservoir,which was complete by Jan 17. Copco Reservoir will be dewatered starting on Jan 23.All reservoirs are expected to be drained by the end of February. 73; ON TRACK? TARGET 28 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS ID YTTD ON TRACK? / a' *",y77 TARGET 31 Water rushes through a low tunnel in Iron Gate Dam,beginning o slow drowdown of the reservoir.It's the first step toward demolition and removal of Iron Gate and two other remaining Klamath River dams.Photo by Jason Hortwick of Swiftwater Films (Continued) CURRENTS I JANUARY 22,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) Among those on hand for Iron Gate's initial drawdown was Tim The initial drawdown period was carefully selected by KRRC's Aquatic Hemstreet,vice president, renewable energy development, and Resources Working Group,which is comprised of Tribes and state long-time participant in the Klamath settlement process. "The and federal agencies.January and February are the ideal months for successful transfer of operational responsibility to the KRRC was this process,as there are the fewest threatened fish in the mainstem, the culmination of extraordinary efforts over the last year by our and winter flows will assist with sediment evacuation. hydro staff,who continued expert operations as dam removal While the initial phase of drawdown is expected to be completed preparations proceeded," he said. "The new chapter now opening on sometime in February, because the reservoirs will be drained so the Klamath River would not have been possible without the steadfast slowly,they may refill a bit as the snowpack melts off this spring and professionalism they have exhibited throughout this process" then need to drain again. Communities downstream of the dams will see changes in the river as Water quality is expected to improve in March,after the initial phase sediment that has accumulated behind the dams moves downstream. of drawdown is complete, but it will likely take up to 24 months There is an estimated 17-20 million cubic yards of sediment behind for the water to return to its usual clarity,following the successful Iron Gate,J.C. Boyle and Copco No. 1,the three remaining Klamath establishment of vegetation in the former reservoir areas. dams slated for removal. Work on the deconstruction of the J.C. Boyle, Copco No. 1 and During the drawdown process, 5-7 million cubic yards are expected Iron Gate dams is expected to commence sometime in May or June, to move downstream during the initial phase of drawdown in January depending on the weather,and be complete by fall 2024.The Copco and February. Extensive testing done by the U.S. Environmental No. 2 Diversion Dam was removed last fall. Protection Agency and KRRC consultants has determined the (Watch a timelapse video of the removal of Copco No. 2) sediment to be non-toxic, mostly consisting of dead algae,gravel and fine clay particulates. The Klamath River Renewal Corporation is an independent nonprofit organization formed in 2016 by signatories of the amended Klamath "Iron Gate's drawdown strategy is different than what people Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement,which include PacifiCorp,the may have seen in the past with other dam removals," noted Mark states of California and Oregon, local government entities,Tribal Branson, CEO of KRRC. "There was no blast at this dam. Instead, nations, irrigators, and several conservation and fishing groups.The we had the opportunity to use existing infrastructure, which signatories appointed KRRC to take ownership and oversee removal allows us to precisely control the volume of water going down of the four Lower Klamath hydroelectric dams. river, limiting downstream impacts" i - VA The 173-foot earth and rockfill dam associated with the Iron Gate development is the tallest of An icy J.C.Boyle reservoir is seen here just before drawdown commenced on Jan. 16.Photo by Demion the Klamath River dams.Photo by Jason Hartwick of Swiftwater Films Ebert.(See video of the blast that initiated J.C.Boyle reservoir drawdown here) CURRENTS I JANUARY 22,2024 2 HEALTH AND SAFETY 00&,t&tfV"L& Tap-ra �. Ice-related slips and falls can cause serious injuries—broken wrists, sprained shoulders,fractured pelvic bones,and even head injuries. Here are a few tips to help you stay safe and on your feet when you ` ",,,,+�►� J encounter slippery surfaces this winter. Walk like a penguin To walk safely and avoid slipping,take a tip from the pros—penguins. Their squat physiology and splayed feet are well adapted for traversing icy conditions.And it's a walking style we humans can emulate: Remember these strategies for safely entering and exiting vehicles in • Knees relaxed wet winter conditions. • Toes pointed out • When temperatures drop, assume that all wet pavement • Arms extended to the side for balance is icy and slick. • Walk flat-footed and take short, shuffling steps. ' Obtain shoe traction devices and keep them in your vehicle. • Lean slightly forward to keep your center of gravity over ' When parking,try to avoid spots that may have an icy hazard your front leg with each step. waiting for you has you exit your vehicle. It might feel a bit silly to walk like a penguin, but the waddle works! ' Don your ice spikes/shoe chains in your vehicle—before you take And the alternative could be a serious injury. the first step. Exiting a vehicle can be dicey when it's icy. • Take it slow—don't rush. So far this winter,two PacifiCorp employees have experienced ice- ' Hold onto the vehicle for support until you get your related slips and falls while stepping out or off of a company vehicle. feet under you. Both incidents resulted in recordable injuries. • Make sure your footing is secure before you let go of the vehicle. FEEDBACK SURVEY Sktf&p4 (e&4kok m opt 2023 cawwuh 6al. C"ru PacifiCorp's Community Giving Campaign is our annual fundraiser for United Way and other nonprofit organizations. Each year, employees across our six states make donations to local nonprofits in the communities where they live and work, and the PacifiCorp Foundation matches employees' contributions dollar-for-dollar. , The strong support from PacifiCorp employees in our 2023 Community Giving Campaign is poised to make a real difference for organizations that positively impact W Anhow our communities as employee donations start to be distributed in 2024. �•" ,�,'`" To help improve our next campaign this fall, please take a moment to answer a few questions about the 2023 campaign.Whether you participated or not,we want to hear from you! THE POWER Click here for an anonymous survey on the 2023 Community Giving Campaign. *4&W106 Thank you for uplifting our communities and working together to make a difference! CURRENTS I JANUARY 22,2024 3 RECORDS MANAGEMENT pc,w4f rctmttlm t1X&XAJ fw&n4a Upon logging in on Thursday,Jan. 25,you will see a pop-up message If you have questions about the pop-up screen or the company's on your computer screen about the retention of company records. records-management policies and procedures, please contact After reading the message, please click on the "I Accept" button at the Carole DuLong at 503-813-6296. bottom of the screen to indicate that you have read the message and accept responsibility for adhering to PacifiCorp's record-retention policy.You must click the button to unlock your computer. EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS PMP eta A&ter. Uhl�s�st�� - 04 Ole,& W"id � Rocky Mountain Power is partnering with Weber State University • Click the "Find Tickets" button to select the Wildcat Football vs athletics to showcase our shared focus on sustainability. Portland State game sponsored by Rocky Mountain Power. With its strong commitment to sustainability,the university is on track • Select up to 4 seats and add to cart. to reach its goal of being carbon neutral by 2040—and that's just the . Continue to checkout. (The cost is$0.00.) start. To learn more about our connection with WSU,visit Questions?Contact Kirk Nigro, Rocky Mountain Power regional PoweringGreatness.com/WSU. business manager. Support your team! Rocky Mountain Power is sponsoring the Feb. 8 men's basketball game at Weber State.The Wildcats will take on the Portland State University Vikings at 6 p.m.at the Dee Events Center in Ogden, Utah. As game sponsor,we have free tickets for employees,family members and customers! Please share this information with anyone who would be interested. To get up to four free digital tickets: ► �_ • Go to Weber State University's ticket page:weber.evenue.net. I � x El 3� • Enter RMPower in the "Enter Promo Code" box and click"Go." CURRENTS I JANUARY 22,2024 4 MAKE A DIFFERENCE cif& bey: it'stst� ate G�e�r.�t Between American Heart Month and Valentine's Day, February is the perfect time to give the life-saving gift of blood. Sign up to donate at our upcoming blood drive! When: Thursday, Feb. 8, 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Where: Lloyd Center Mall—Level 2 across from Gambits Games How: Contact Sue Mercer-Cory at 503-813-7057 to GIVE A GIFT schedule your donation. STRAIGHT FROM Now, more people can donate blood. Learn ///1 p, p/�,, t about recent eligibility changes for those who spent !/"V� ll time in Europe, and the elimination of questions based on gender and sexual orientation in the Red , Cross' Eligibility FAQs. More information is also available on the Red Cross LGBTQ+ Donors page. v4kt"If 0 be 4061 WITO Circulate the love this Valentine's Day: Donate at NTO's _ Feb. 14 blood drive!The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood C shortage. Your blood donation is urgently needed to help ensure V� patients at hospitals across the country continue to receive critical THIS VALENTINE'S DAY medical care. When:Wednesday, Feb. 14, 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. Where: NTO Room 130K • How:Visit RedCrossBlood.o and enter ROCKYMTNPWR in the "Find a Blood Drive"field to locate our blood drive and schedule an appointment. Or contact Terry Gill, 801-220-4599. i IWO - Pacific Power POWERING YOUR GREATNESS PACIFICORP. Rocky Mountain Power— mum IN THE NEWS JANUARY 29, 2024 cravf bolM kw A VMs to INSIDI r tm Pew Wa fl to stet" In the News 1 Bitterly cold temperatures,gusting winds and snow hit the Pacific Northwest on Jan. 12 and lasted through the Martin Luther King Day weekend, knocking down trees, branches Cybersecurity and power lines and causing widespread outages. A second storm on Jan. 16 brought more snow,freezing rain and ice accumulation that Learning Opportunities impacted crews' efforts to restore power on existing outages and further battered the system already damaged by the previous weekend's winter blast. Compliance 4 Pacific Power activated the Emergency Coordination Center on Jan. 11 in advance of the storms and deployed 858 internal and contract resources to respond. Making a Difference 5 The storms primarily impacted the central and southern Willamette Valley in Oregon, along with the Portland, Lincoln City and Astoria areas, but outages occurred across the state. SAFE & SECURE From Jan. 12 to Jan. 19,approximately 146,000 customers experienced one or more outages,with a peak of 45,600 customers without power on the afternoon of Jan. 13.The PacifiCorp safety results as of 1/26/2024 longest outage occurred in Cottage Grove,where 108 customers were out for six days. The series of storms caused significant transmission and distribution damage that . ; resulted in 11 transmission line outages and 10 substations out of service. Eleven transmission structures had to be replaced, along with 85 distribution poles, 35 YTD ON TRACK? transformers and 72 cross arms. 4 TARGET 28 ID VEHICLE ACCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? WAS- T 31 Photos by Purdy K Photo in Cottage Grove,Oregon,one of the areas hit hardest by the winter storm that (Continued) blasted through the Pacific Northwest. CURRENTS I JANUARY 29,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) "Our crews in the field,with help from support staff,worked extremely hard in very harsh and challenging conditions to assess and repair damage and restore power to our customers as quickly and STORM RESPONSE safely as possible," said Allen Berreth,vice president of transmission JANUARY and distribution operations. Two residential generators were deployed to outages that were escalated due to medically vulnerable customers and a 2-megawatt substation generator was installed in Cottage Grove to support the local hospital and a community warming shelter. With crews working around the clock,full restoration occurred ANmc a y, early on the morning of Jan. 20.As the crews completed work on Pacific Power outages,the company took the opportunity to assist Q 5 8 neighboring utilities that were also dealing with extended outages. v Pacific Power crew members Pacific Power kept customers updated throughout the storm event via and contract resources worked Transmission direct contact, social media and daily news media updates. 24/7 to restore power. Structures Replaced "We know that any loss of power is a major inconvenience, especially during cold weather, and we repeatedly expressed gratitude to our customers for their understanding, patience and support while our crews worked nonstop in extreme weather to restore service," said Erik Brookhouse,vice president of system operations. T 3 5 Customers returned that gratitude as notes of thanks and Transformers appreciation poured in on social media. One customer commented, Distribution Poles Replaced "Thank you thank you thank you to every single person that worked Replaced no matter what the job to get the power restored.Thank you for time away from family and for working in these horrible conditions. I have never been so happy to have lights and heater on!" 72 Cross Arms Replaced e A � 11 i n K Photos by Purdy K Photo in Cottage Grove,Oregon,one of the areas hit hardest by the winter storm that blasted through the Pacific Northwest. CURRENTS I JANUARY 29,2024 2 CYBERSECURITY ffic, 5 &OWCCwtb�v fCf6&&Mf (0 With identity fraud, data breaches, phishing schemes and other .. cybercrime on the rise, resolve to improve your online practices in = the new year with these simple, actionable steps. Resolution 1: Be cautious with links, attachments and QR codes. RESOLVE TO BE Maintain a healthy skepticism toward unexpected messages. Be wary of emails and text messages that contain links,attachments or QR codes, especially if they have other suspicious elements like misspellings or bad grammar,offers that seem too good to be true, or ° language that's urgent,alarming or threatening. Verify the source and the content before clicking on any links, opening - attachments or scanning QR codes. Resolution 2: Use a password manager. Resolution 4: Review privacy settings. Password managers offer a convenient and secure way for you to Take the time to review and update the privacy settings on your generate and use strong, unique passwords for each of your accounts social media accounts and other online platforms. Limit the type and devices without needing to remember each one.A reputable of personal information you share and customize your settings for password manager will ensure your passwords are secure and virtually maximum security. impervious to cyberattacks. Resolution 5: Stay updated. PasswordSafe is a password manager available in the Software Center Regularly updating your software, operating systems and devices for use at PacifiCorp. ensures that you have the latest security patches to address Resolution 3: Use multi-factor authentication. vulnerabilities and protect against known threats.You can set apps Strong passwords are a great start, but using multi-factor on your mobile devices to install updates automatically. Computer authentication adds another layer of protection for your online updates are usually automatic,too—either triggered by a restart or accounts. Multi-factor authentication asks you to prove your identity prompted through push notifications. by entering a code sent to your email or phone, answering a secret question, or scanning a fingerprint. LEARNING OPPORTUNITY kowto Pf zcsf �1oW44M o1/akw 04 4anc_ join the business optimization and innovation team for an introduction Wednesday, Feb. 14 to Robotic Process Automation. 10 a.m.— 11 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m.—12 p.m. MT You'll get an overview and demonstration of RPA so you can Click here to register for this event approach your next process improvement project with an automation-first mindset.This course will include: Overview—30 minutes _ •Just what is this RPA? How does it work?What does it look like? �`� • Differences between Attended and Unattended robotsft� /`_ r �/ �• �,� • What are bots doing today at BHE? • How can I find out more? ✓ /�__I� ~ Deeper dive—30 minutes V / • Demo of bots running • Demo of building an automation Q&A �= CURRENTS I JANUARY 29,2024 3 Lw4 � 1wru- 1�c/Pma I 04it Join the learning and development team for a lunch-and-learn workshop on the power of habit. We'll explore the science behind habit formation, learn to identify positive habit patterns and build upon practical strategies. Thursday, Feb. 15 at 12 p.m. PT/ 1 p.m. MT on Teams or join us ' in person at LCT 7 Siletz. Re ister here to add the Power of Habit session to our calendar! g Y Check PacifiCorp Learning for other learning and �! development opportunities. ■ COMPLIANCE P69 a ot t � ai f fCt "At"atk �s(�os�ts A message from Joelle Steward and Matthew McVee Provided below are the regulatory and legal personnel who should be Each of the six state utility commissions and the Federal Energy contacted for review of asset and property disposition transactions. Regulatory Commission,which oversee PacifiCorp, have unique rules Mark Alder, Rocky Mountain Power regulation department that govern utility asset and property dispositions. Dispositions may John Hutchings, Rocky Mountain Power legal department trigger regulatory compliance obligations such as commission pre- Jennifer Angell, Pacific Power regulation department approval or notification of the transaction. To ensure compliance with rules governing asset and property Carla Scarsella, Pacific Power legal department dispositions, all dispositions, regardless of value, must be reviewed If the disposition transaction is with an affiliate, an affiliate transaction by the regulation and legal departments prior to finalizing the form must be submitted.The affiliate transaction form is located disposition. Property dispositions requiring department approvals at the following link:Affiliate Transaction Form. If it's unclear if the are required prior to submission to the regulation and legal transaction is with an affiliate, please refer to the affiliate list at the departments for review. following link:Affiliate Issues. If it is still unclear whether a transaction The Asset and Property Disposition Review Form must be provided meets the definition of"disposition" or is with an affiliate,the legal and to regulation and legal when submitting a transaction for regulatory regulation departments should be consulted. and legal review. Using this form will streamline the review process Thank you for your attention to this matter. Following this process and ensure that the legal and regulation departments have the promotes and maintains Regulatory Integrity by ensuring PacifiCorp's information necessary to make regulatory compliance determinations. compliance with all rules governing these types of transactions. The most current version of the Asset and Property Disposition Review Form can be obtained on the intranet. All disposition transactions must be reviewed by both the Pacific Joelle Steward Matt McVee Power and Rocky Mountain Power regulation and legal departments, Senior Vice President, Regulation Vice President, Regulatory Policy regardless of where the subject asset or property is located. and Customer&Community and Operations Transactions should be submitted for review early to avoid undue Solutions PacifiCorp delays and allow any necessary regulatory notification or approvals PacifiCorp to be included in the disposition transaction schedule. Receiving approvals, if required, could take up to one year. CURRENTS I JANUARY 29,2024 4 MAKE A DIFFERENCE 606 WM4: ff s 0,/U *6Ge t U Between American Heart Month and Valentine's Day, February is the perfect time to give the life-saving gift of blood. Sign up to donate at our upcoming blood drive! When:Thursday, Feb. 8, 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Where: Lloyd Center Mall—Level 2 across from Gambits Games How: Contact Sue Mercer-Cory at 503-813-7057 to GIVE A GIFT schedule your donation. STRAIGHT FROM Now, more people can donate blood. Learn Wt about recent eligibility changes for those who spent time in Europe, and the elimination of questions based on gender and sexual orientation in the Red Cross' Eligibility FAQs. More information is also available on the Red Cross LGBTQ+ Donors page. k�&f Lc S 0 b(044061 ot Pro Circulate the love this Valentine's Day. Donate at NTO's Feb. _ 14 blood drive! /�� The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood C&f&tk&A f V i V W I V��Q� shortage.Your blood donation is urgently needed to help ensure patients at hospitals across the country continue to receive critical THIS VALENTINE'S DAY medical care. When:Wednesday, Feb. 14, 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. Where: NTO Room 130K , How:Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter ROCKYMTNPWR in IMF the "Find a Blood Drive"field to locate our blood drive and schedule an appointment. Or contact Terry Gill, 801-220-4599. PACIFICORP 0 POWERING YOURPacific Power PACIFICORR IN THE NEWS FEBRUARY1 (C�flf rnkf* 40n b""I M*6 INSK THIS ISSUI ow Pifa In the News 1 Crews blasted a hole in the Copco No. 1 dam on Jan. 23. It's the final of four dams Employee formerly owned and operated by PacifiCorp that have now been breached and will be removed from the Klamath River this year. Check out the story and video of the blast that Health & Safety 3 breached Copco No. 1 at OPB.or . OpportunitiesDiversity, Equity& Inclusion 4 Learning UpdateIT Making a Difference SAFE & SECURE PacifiCorp safety results as of 2/2/2024 -FEow CORDABLE YTD ON TRACK? A crew drills into the base o f Copco No.1 dam in preparation for the blast that will breach the dam and drain Copco Reservoir.Photo by Jason Hartwick of Swiftwater Films. TARGET 28 fllamt" pew Mpa& na� Vxhwilo VEHICLE ACCIDENTS ID [UjW&" YTD ON TRACK? Rocky Mountain Power has rolled out a new economic development tool to support 3 Wyoming's growing and diversifying economy.The new feasibility study tool is the initial step in processing new load requests exceeding 25 megawatts. TARGET The new tool is now available at no upfront cost and those interested in using the tool 31 can anticipate a response to their inquiry within 15 to 30 days. (Continued) CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 5,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) "The new feasibility study provides a basic estimate of available Rocky Mountain Power service;"said Michael Morrissey, regional business manager for central Wyoming. "If the customer finds the information in the feasibility study favorable and wishes to proceed,the next step is to present an Engineering Services Agreement for a more detailed study." Sharon Fain, certified economic developer and Rocky Mountain Power vice president for Wyoming, said the company is seeing a rise _ in new service requests.The new feasibility study tool will ensure — Wyoming remains competitive in business and industrial recruitment, expansion and retention. "We're pleased to introduce this innovative economic development tool to potential new and current customers, state economic _ partners, communities, chambers of commerce and economic development organizations, aiming to foster economic growth and diversification," Fain said. For more information, contact a Rocky Mountain Power Wyoming Advance Casper,a regional economic development organization,welcomed Rocky Mountain Power's new regional business manager or visit the economic development section feasibility study tool to support Wyoming business and industrial expansion and recruitment. of our website. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS UrT �� /hPi�l1� �SS Money management easily ranks among the most stressful aspects of NOTE:The Employee Assistance Program for employees in IBEW daily life.That's why ComPsych GuidanceResources, our Employee Local 57, Local 77 and Local 125 is administered by Cigna.Visit Assistance Program provider,offers WeIlthSource,a new interactive www.mycigna.com to register and access EAP benefits.You can call financial wellness program giving you the tools to create and sustain 877-622-4327 for a free 30-minute consultation on each financial financial wellbeing, no matter your goal or stage in life. wellness topic: Budgeting, retirement or other financial planning, The program guides you through an interactive assessment about mortgages and refinancing,credit and debt issues, college funding, yourself and your comfort level with financial matters. It then taxes and IRS questions and preparation.You can also get a 25% processes your results to produce a personalized Financial IQ score discount on tax preparation services. and designs a customized curriculum featuring webinars, articles, podcasts, quizzes,slideshows and on-demand trainings—all designed to address your unique needs. WeIlthSource also includes other resources: a financial planning tool, online will preparation, budget calculators, a resource library, and a ; financial news and live markets section. «=4 To access WeIlthSource, log in to guidanceresources.com. If you �i�� haven't already, register using Web ID: PacifiCorp. Once you've created your profile and are logged in, under"Additional / Tools&Resources," select the "WeIlthSource"tile.Answer a couple �• �„ of questions regarding age and income.To take the assessment, select ? the "Find Your Fi-Q" button and watch a brief video to begin. �, I For questions, contact ComPsych GuidanceResources at 855-784-2014. CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 5,2024 2 H FALTH AND SAFETY um" *1patffi& f1i Science-backed tips for boosting mood, energy and outlook in the winter months. The colder, darker months of winter can cause some of us to feel like sadder,sleepier, slower version of ourselves.What is it about winter that leaves our mood as cold and dark as it is outside?And what can we do about it? Shedding light on our winter woes Whether we're talking about mild doldrums or a more severe form of winter depression -- seasonal affective disorder,aptly abbreviated "SAD"—the symptoms are largely the same:a gloomy outlook, irritability, lower energy levels,sleep problems and generally feeling "down" and unsociable. Though they can vary by degree,these symptoms are believed to stem from the same cause:The lack of sunlight during winter's shorter, darker days disrupts our circadian rhythm and causes the brain to overproduce melatonin,the hormone that regulates our internal clock and sleep patterns. Melatonin also affects our mood and has been linked to depression. The solution, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health, is to get as much sunlight as possible, resist the urge to go into hibernation,and keep doing the activities you enjoy in sunnier times. Self-care tips to get you out of the seasonal slump Do things you enjoy—Keep up the activities you normally enjoy: Get outside—Go outdoors in natural daylight as much as possible, Go to a movie,take a walk with a friend, play with your dog. If your especially at midday and on brighter days. Fresh air and sunlight can favorite pastime is seasonal,such as gardening,find ways to keep it up do wonders for our stress levels and overall well-being,and exposure in winter—try indoor planting.Are you into hiking? Bundle up and get to sunlight is said to increase the brain's release of serotonin, a mood- out there. Or try out new interests and hobbies.The important thing boosting hormone. is to have something to look forward to and focus on. Keep active—Studies have shown that exercising vigorously three Be around other people, even if you feel out of sorts. It's well to four times a week can effectively reverse mild depression. Other known that socializing is good for our mental health and can help research suggests that a daily 30-minute walk—preferably in the ward off the winter blues. Make an effort to keep in touch with middle of the day—could be helpful for coping with the winter blues. friends and family, resist the pull of your cozy couch at home,and Eat well —A healthy diet will boost your mood, give you more accept any invitations you get to social events. energy and help you avoid winter weight gain. Increased craving Talk it through—A recent study in the American Journal of for comfort-food carbohydrates like pasta, potatoes and sweets Psychiatry suggests that talk therapy combats seasonal depression is common this time of year. Be sure to balance it with plenty of even more effectively than light therapy.The advantage to talk therapy fresh fruit and vegetables. is that it gives us tools to help manage seasonal lows year after year. See the light— If you're not able to get enough sunlight the Get help— If your "winter blahs" go beyond mild-but- natural way, you might get the same benefits at home in winter manageable, don't recede with the changing seasons or interfere by using a light box. Another at-home tool is a dawn simulator, a with your daily life, see a mental health professional. PacifiCorp's bedside light connected to an alarm clock that mimics the sunrise Employee Assistance Program covers up to eight free counseling and wakes you up gradually. sessions per person, per year. CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 5,2024 3 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION UT" tj&*a*how ew< U&ftof y film* February is Black History Month,an annual observance celebrating the contributions and achievements of Black individuals and communities in our shared history,and a time for reflecting on the experiences of everyday Black Americans today and in ages past. It's a time when we can learn lessons and seek inspiration from the past,while considering how we can all,to borrow from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous phrase, help to bend the "arc of the moral BLACK HISTORY MONTH / universe ... toward justice" now and into the future. , At PacifiCorp, we look forward to joining with our colleagues across Berkshire Hathaway Energy to celebrate Black History Month, hear from an exceptional guest speaker during BEAUTIE's (Frederick monthly meeting, and continue together on our diversity, equity Frederick McKinley Jones was an American inventor and entrepreneur In 1935,he invented the first and InCIUSIOn OUrne . automatic refrigeration system for long-haul trucks and railroad cars.This system eliminated the risk of journey. food spoilage during long-distance shipping trips. 9wj5tf" (a Odom Mark your calendar for Thursday, Feb.8 at 9 a.m. PT/10 a.m. MT as BEAUTIE welcomes Andrea Joy Pearson to discuss'African Americans and the Arts" in recognition of Black History Month. Pearson is a nationally recognized belonging and inclusion strategist, creative producer, speaker and host.She is the founder of joy Brings =� Light,a multidisciplinary consulting firm. She is committed to helping .�. herself and others walk in their power and use their space to live fuller and more successful lives. Pearson champions honesty,vulnerability and courage to foster high performance in work and life by reframing possibilities and perceived boundaries.She specializes in motivational speaking,community engagement,sound healing and meditation facilitation. All are invited to join this event! Email BEAUTIE@brkenergy.com to request an invite or click here when the meeting is scheduled to start. " BEAUTIE is Berkshire Hathaway Energy's employee resource group � for Black employees and their allies. BEAUTIE'S mission is to promote j personal and professional growth by focusing on the recruitment, retention, learning and advancement of Black employees at BHE and its subsidiaries, serve as a resource for BHE to deliver its core ` I ) principle of Employee Commitment, and reflect and enhance the •%' communities in which we live and work. ' • BEAUTIE hosts monthly meetings to bring together Black employees I and their allies—typically on the second Thursday of each month at 9 I a.m. PT/ 10 a.m. MT To join BEAUTIE, email BEAUTIE@brkenergy, com and visit the BEAUTIE community on Viva Engage. Black Employees and Allies United To Inspire Equity CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 5,2024 4 LEARNING OPPORTUNITY P4040 pf"ff tttCWVtt &oYOW 0.01 4&WC- join the business optimization and innovation team for an introduction Wednesday, Feb. 14 to Robotic Process Automation. 10 a.m.— 11 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m.— 12 p.m. MT You'll get an overview and demonstration of RPA so you can Click here to register for this event approach your next process improvement project with an automation-first mindset.This course will include: Overview—30 minutes _ •Just what is this RPA? How does it work?What does it look like? • Differences between Attended and Unattended robots ' ! • What are bots doing today at BHE? -/1� • How can I find out more? Deeper dive—30 minutes • Demo of bots running I • Demo of building an automation • Q&A ►� Loa � &Atru: 7h& Pmr Uq4&t join the learning and development team for a lunch-and-learn workshop on the power of habit. We'll explore the science behind habit formation, learn to identify positive habit patterns and build upon practical strategies. r� Thursday, Feb. 15 at 12 p.m. PT/ 1 p.m. MT on Teams or join us ' in person at LCT 7 Siletz. r �' Register here to add the Power of Habit session to your calendar! Oil i Check PacifiCorp Learning for other learning and development opportunities. CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 5,2024 5 IT UPDATE SA P 6p0tv On Friday, Feb. 9 from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. PT(6 p.m.to 11 p.m. During the ePortal maintenance, intranet content will be unavailable. MT),SAP ePortal will be unavailable due to support pack upgrade Web applications will be unaffected by this maintenance; however,you activity.Also,the SAP production system, including Environmental will need to access them through these direct links. Compliance, Business Warehouse Java and SAP GRC will be restarted If you have questions or need help, contact the BHE Service Desk at for maintenance during this timeframe. 503-813-5555 or 801-220-5555. Please plan your activities accordingly. MAKE A DIFFERENCE ow9a Ced be 4ftf&: �Mr& Bridger Coal is hosting its biannual blood drive this month with a Monday, Feb. 19, 6:30— 11 a.m. goal of donating at least 20 pints. All blood types are needed! Sign To schedule a donation,sign up with Tina Ward or Kelly Mines. up to donate today! 1 O YOU 'RE SOMEBODY'S TYPE PA ORPPacific Power 41 LEADERSHIP MESSAGE oe_rU holy&al%WJtt�M? S&q vtM Team, You'll soon receive an invitation to our next all-hands meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 27.The meeting will / focus on wildfire mitigation and risk management, including an update on wildfire-related litigation, our proactive v , stabilization strategy and our industry-leading wildfire mitigation program.With that as our context, I'll take some time during the All-Hands to answer your questions. I'd like to receive 'r questions in advance and answer some of the more common or frequently asked ones during our meeting. Please email your questions to Internal Communications. Cindy Crane SAFE & SECURE Thanks in advance for your thoughtful engagement. I look CEO and Chair forward to our conversation. PacifiCorp PacifiCorp safety results as of 2/9/2024 RECORDABLE IN THE NEWS YTD ON TRACK? po)W 0 tf, t�ti (a kat 6 TARGET 28 Four PacifiCorp projects are among the 46 hydroelectric developments across 19 states to be selected for Hydroelectric Energy Efficiency Improvement incentives,the U.S. Department of Energy announced Feb. 2. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS Supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,the Hydroelectric Incentives Program is providing a historic$750 million to help maintain and enhance existing hydroelectric YTD ON TRACK? facilities to ensure generators continue to provide clean electricity,while improving dam 5 safety and reducing environmental impacts. Part of this program,the Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Incentives,will TARGET deliver nearly$71.5 million in incentive payments for owners or operators of existing 31 hydroelectric facilities to support capital improvements that can increase their efficiency by at least 3%. (Continued) CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 12,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) The four PacifiCorp hydro projects selected for this program Toketee Development Unit Overhaul ($5 million awarded) will collectively receive$14.4 million in Hydroelectric Efficiency will conduct a comprehensive refurbishment of the hydroelectric Improvement Incentives,which is almost half the funding awarded in turbine generators through the installation of a new runner,wicket the western region and over 20%of the total $71.5 million that was gates, discharge ring, draft tube liner and, specifically for Unit 2, new awarded nationwide. generator coils.The facility began operating in 1949 and is located on "These awards are a great benefit to our customers and will increase the Umpqua River in Idleyld Park, Oregon. the efficiency and longevity of these valuable renewable generating W �"^r assets;" said Will Shallenberger,vice president of renewable resources. Following are the four PacifiCorp projects receiving Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Incentives: Grace Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement($5 million awarded) will undertake several refurbishment measures to improve efficiency and extend the useful life of the turbines and generators. Improvements include the replacement of turbine runners,wicket gates and draft tube liners with new components, removal and plugging of the disused pressure relief valve in the scroll case,and replacement or refurbishment s: of generator core,coils and field poles.The facility began operation in 1913 and is located on the Bear River in Grace, Idaho. Oneida Development Unit Overhaul ($2.3 million awarded) will conduct a comprehensive refurbishment of the hydroelectric turbine and generator to enhance efficiency and prolong the unit's lifespan. The turbine runner,wicket gates and generator rotor will be replaced, and the generator field poles will be refurbished.The facility began operating in 1915 and is located on the Bear River in Preston, Idaho. Prospect Project ($2.1 million awarded) will conduct a comprehensive refurbishment of the hydroelectric turbine generator through the installation of a new runner, runner seal rings,wicket Grace Dam,part of PocifiCorp's Bear River hydro project,will be refurbished to improve efficiency and extend the useful life of the turbines and generators with the help of federal incentives funded by the gates, discharge ring and draft tube liner.The facility began operating Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 1928 and is located on the Rogue River, in Prospect, Oregon. ARM bm6otf f6ple 'tft em "a t4cko W&Wc" The latest quarterly benefits report for the Western Energy "The market's performance in 2023 shows how widespread Imbalance Market, coming about two weeks after regional energy cooperation among entities in the Western Interconnection reduces transfers helped keep the lights on during an extreme cold spell in consumer costs and quickly sends energy where it is most needed parts of the West,shows more than $5 billion in cumulative benefits during stressed weather conditions," said WEIM governing body chair for market participants since the market was launched. Andrew Campbell. "Working collaboratively with our partners across a broad geographic The WEIM's quarterly benefits reports don't address reliability footprint is not only producing significant financial benefits for utilities directly,focusing instead on financial savings and the environmental and their customers;" Elliot Mainzer, president and CEO of the benefits that come from finding excess clean power at risk of California Independent System Operator said. "It is also playing a key curtailment and moving it across the West. role in maintaining system reliability during extreme weather events" Among other things,the WEIM enables participating entities to During the fourth quarter of 2023,the WEIM's 22 participants buy and sell power close to the time electricity is generated and attained $391.82 million in cost-saving benefits, pushing the total consumed. Using state-of-the art technology,the market finds and savings across the West to$5.05 billion since the market was delivers lowest-cost resources to meet immediate power needs and launched in late 2014. manages congestion on transmission lines to maintain grid reliability. The 2023 Q4 economic benefits for PacifiCorp customers were (Continued) $50.46 million, bringing the total accumulated benefits since market inception to an impressive$745.66 million. CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 12,2024 2 (Continued from previous page) But the market's reliability benefits are also impressive. During the past two summers, utilities in California and across the West have _ benefitted from the ability of the WEIM to efficiently transfer power 77 during extreme events by leveraging the resource diversity and transmission connectivity that exists across the broader region. The value of market coordination was shown again during the extreme cold that swept through the Pacific Northwest during the long Martin Luther King,Jr. holiday weekend Jan. 13-15. During that event,WEIM transfers from California and the Southwest effectively helped in meeting demand across the region in those Western balancing authority areas that needed assistance. _- "The WEIM increases the coordination between market participants and efficiently uses the available transmission and generation capacity resulting in increased reliability for PacifiCorp customers and customers throughout the region;" said Mike Wilding,vice president, energy supply management. Building on the proven success of the WEIM,the ISO has collaborated with Western stakeholders to develop an Extended Since PacifiCorp and the CAI50 launched the WEIM in 2014,the real-time wholesale energy trading Day-Ahead Market that enables entities participating in the WEIM to market has enhanced grid reliability and generated cost savings for all its participants. benefit from optimized and efficient commitments to meet next-day demand,where the majority of energy transactions occur. For more For more information about the WEIM,visit PacifiCorp's information,view the EDAM fact sheet. grid modernization webpage or www.westerneim.com. HEALTH AND SAFETY owtWot Nholt*�"N *4WY4 hwth"Ny Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. But we can do a lot to protect our ebruary is heart and stay healthy. Being smart about heart health means knowing what causes heart disease, understanding your individual risk factors,and taking steps to protect your heart and keep it strong. Want to check your heart-health knowledge? nA,M,�iERICAN � Take our Ticker Test! In �ttvMA 1.Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for heart disease: a. High blood cholesterol b. Chronic stress c. High blood pressure d.Active lifestyle e. Smoking 4. Physical activity is key to a healthy heart.What is the minimum 2.True or False? A heart-healthy diet requires a lot of special amount of moderate-intensity activity to shoot for? foods that are hard to find and severe restrictions that are a. 15 minutes a day,twice a week hard to stick to. b. 150 minutes each week 3.Which of the following are part of a heart-healthy diet? c. 2 hours a day, once a week a.White bread d. 2 hours a day, every day b. Bacon 5.True or False?Getting insufficient or poor-quality sleep on a regular c.Salmon basis increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and d. Beans other medical conditions. e.Avocados (Answer Key next page) CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 12,2024 3 (Continued from previous page) Answer key: 1. D—High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and 4. B—Moderate-intensity aerobic activity—anything that gets smoking are three key risk factors for heart disease. Chronic your heart beating faster—lowers your risk of heart attack stress can raise your blood pressure and cause other health and stroke.After all,your heart's a muscle,and just like concerns. Maintaining an active lifestyle is one of the best any other muscle, making it work a little harder makes it ways to protect your heart health. stronger over time.A good goal is to get 2 hours and 30 2. False.A diet that can help lower blood pressure and LDL minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week (`bad") cholesterol requires no special foods or harsh (that's 150 minutes total). 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week is restrictions. It simply means eating lots of vegetables,fruits, one way to hit that target, but you can break it up however whole grains, lean meats, beans, nuts and seeds. Do try to you want. Do what works best for you and your schedule! limit sweets and choose foods that are low in saturated fats 5. True. Sleep plays a vital role in good health throughout and lower in sodium. our lives. Without enough sleep, the risk for heart 3. C, D and E—A diet heavy in refined grains like white bread disease and heart attack goes up, no matter our age, can increase our risk for heart disease,while whole grains can weight, or how much we exercise or smoke. Poor sleep help lower it. Bacon is loaded with saturated fat and sodium, can also lead to other unhealthy habits, including higher both of which are linked to increased risk for heart disease. stress levels, less motivation to be physically active, and Salmon and avocados are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, unhealthy food choices. which can help prevent cardiovascular disease. Beans, peas and lentils can help lower heart disease risk factors,offering numerous benefits including fiber, minerals and some protein. Take charge of your heart health With a healthy heart,you can do more of what you love—but it's not always easy to break old habits or make healthy changes. 1 HeartHealthySteps.org, a website created by the CDC Foundation and the Million Hearts initiative, is a good place to start.The site recommends small steps like scheduling medical appointments and offers tips for getting active, eating healthy and reducing LISTENTO stress to improve our heart health. Protect -. CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 12,2024 4 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES e�040 pf"f f �UtC 4&k CY606W 0.01 4UWC- join the business optimization and innovation team for an introduction Wednesday, Feb. 14 to Robotic Process Automation. 10 a.m.— 11 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m.— 12 p.m. MT You'll get an overview and demonstration of RPA so you can Click here to register for this event approach your next process improvement project with an automation-first mindset.This course will include: Overview—30 minutes •just what is this RPA? How does it work?What does it look like? �� • Differences between Attended and Unattended robots 1 / •�@ • J • What are bots doing today at BHE? • How can I find out more? .00 Deeper dive—30 minutes • Demo of bots running • Demo of building an automation • Q&A V join the learning and development team for a lunch-and-learn workshop on the power of habit. We'll explore the science behind habit formation, learn to identify positive habit patterns and build upon practical strategies. s t1 Thursday, Feb. 15 at 12 p.m. PT/ 1 p.m. MT on Teams or join us 1 �' f in person at LCT 7 Siletz. �� A Register here to add the Power of Habit session to your calendar! O Check PacifiCorp Learning for other learning and ~+ development opportunities. M IT UPDATE SAP lwm* IV_WUC4V& r&6ff& On Thursday, Feb 15 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 If you have questions or need help, please contact the BHE Service our normal monthly maintenance and enhancement process. Desk at 503-813-5555 or 801-220-5555. CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 12,2024 S MAKE A DIFFERENCE / W&tom S NY1/�CJ" 4rik 661TO _ Circulate the love this Valentine's Day: Donate at NTO's t/f'ri (4& V W Y V Feb. 14 blood drive! The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood THIS VALENTINE'S DAY shortage.Your blood donation is urgently needed to help ensure patients at hospitals across the country continue to receive critical medical care. When:Wednesday, Feb. 14, 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. Where: INTO Room 130K How:Visit RedCrossBlood.or and enter ROCKYMTNPWR in the "Find a Blood Drive"field to locate our blood drive and schedule an appointment. Or contact Terry Gill, 801-220-4599. gr4a C641 W *W— ��r& sokc� 's Bridger Coal is hosting its biannual blood drive this month with Monday, Feb. 19, 6:30— 11 a.m. a goal of donating at least 20 pints. All blood types are needed! To schedule a donation,sign up with Tina Ward or Kelly Mines. Sign up to donate today! 01 YOU'RE SOMEBODY'S TYPE PA ORPPacific Power J J r. LEADERSHIP MESSAGE : ' ' ' 1 fil�t C&n+ eft", GEC P"Kerp- Thanks to PAC Women, Poci fiCorp's employee resource group for women and their supporters, for conducting this interview and sharing it with Currents. Since Sept. 1, 2023, Cindy Crane has served as chair and chief executive officer of PacifiCorp. She's now six months into the job,and under her leadership, PacifiCorp has negotiated unprecedented wildfire settlements,and she is reviewing our organizational structure and implementing a stabilization strategy to ensure our company's success in 2024 and beyond. But first things first—where did this dynamic leader get her start and what drives her? Cindy Crane Crane is a native of Boise, Idaho, and says her father had CEO and Chair the greatest influence on her. "He was a hard-working, PacifiCorp dedicated entrepreneur who founded his small business on strong principles of fairness SAFE & SECURE and putting the customer first. His work ethic is one that I learned and carried throughout PacifiCorp safety results as of my career,one that is first and foremost about leading through example—working 2/16/2024 tireless hours along with team members and not expecting from them what I do not demonstrate and expect from myself," she said. • ' She adopted her father's style,sharing that he was open, honest and fair with his customers when his competitors were not. He always took the time to get to know his YTD ON TRACK? customers and developed personal relationships with them. 7 These days, Crane says her husband, Don, keeps her grounded and balanced. 'A union tradesman, he helps me never lose sight that it is our front-line workers who are the face TARGET of our company and the ones battling the elements to ensure our customers have reliable �� electric service that is so critical to the basics of everyone's life. ID "I cannot imagine an industry that I could have devoted my career to that is more impactful on people's lives than this great energy industry." Crane's extensive career at PacifiCorp,which began in 1990, included serving as director VEHICLE ACCIDENTS of business systems integration, managing director of the company's regional transmission managing director of the major issues program,vice resident of strategy and YTD ON TRACK? project, g g 1 P g P gY division services for PacifiCorp Energy,and vice president of Interwest Mining and Fuels. In 2014, Crane became CEO of Rocky Mountain Power. She held that post until 2018 before transitioning to Enchant Energy Corporation, an emerging environmental services TARGET company focused on decarbonization for industry and communities. 38 Now back at PacifiCorp,she's tasked with helping the company navigate a time of change. When asked about the guidance she provides the leadership team during challenging times,she said: (Continued) CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 19,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) "My job is to show our leaders,as well as all our employees,the great more from mentoring when I became a mentor to other emerging opportunities that lie beyond the challenges. Nothing great is ever leaders.This experience was invaluable. I got as much or more out easy. Challenging times bring out the best in all of us.They present us of mentoring others as I believe they did. Mentoring can take many with the opportunity to be innovative,solutions-oriented and truly shapes,and all provide significant value. see our positive impact on society. Whether you seek a mentor or to be a mentor, make sure you think "There is nothing more personally satisfying than seeing how our through what you want to achieve in the mentoring relationship and efforts can uplift our customers' and communities' lives:' remember that mentorship—on both sides—requires commitment, She provided insight into what she sees as the company's current but it is worth it. strengths,weaknesses, opportunities and threats (also known as a What challenges did/do you face in the workplace specific SWOT analysis): to being a woman? • Strengths—We have unparalleled strengths in our people Although I was often the only woman on the team or at the table, and our assets. I did not view this as a challenge but rather a great opportunity to • Weaknesses—Because of our multi-state reach, our business be part of the team and to add value to the team and the business. tends to face greater complexities. I personally focused on ensuring I was making strong contributions to the team and organization.This focus opened doors for me and • Opportunities—Our opportunities are unlimited because of our created an environment of inclusion for me with my peers and team people, our assets and our ownership.The strength of members. that trifecta is unmatched in the utility industry. What impact do you hope to have on other women in • Threats—Our greatest threat is becoming complacent and being their careers? unable to evolve from the existing and historical constructs in which we operate.We must think creatively and out of the box, I am hopeful that my demonstration of being authentic while also and that may mean taking difficult paths. It takes more time and taking ownership and accountability will serve as a visible and real effort, but it is what will set us apart and help us thrive in the example to women that they can deploy effectively in their careers. ever-changing environments that we face. What would you tell your earlier career self? Do you think Like all companies adjusting to post-COVID-19 workplace trends, that without support (with family obligations, mentors, etc.), Crane weighed in on how the pandemic permanently impacted the you would have been able to get to where you are? If not, way the company conducts business. what would you change? "I believe there is balance to be achieved in our workplace and Patience, patience, patience is what I would tell my younger self.So operating approach. I believe as much as each of us leans toward often we are eager to voice our ideas or opinions and demonstrate more flexibility and remote work,the true power of collaboration our capabilities that we are pushy or overpowering without realizing and innovation is best facilitated with more personal and in-person and seeing the effects on our team dynamics. Be confident, but interaction.As such, I believe our current approach strikes a good be humble. It goes without saying, in my situation,that having balance:" a supportive family environment helped me excel in my career. Crane also weighed in on the challenges of being a woman in a Specifically,without my husband's support and strength of carrying a lot of the load for the family, it would have been far more difficult traditionally male-dominated industry. for me to achieve what I have.Without his strength, I would have still "I have been in this industry for 30 years. I can tell you that we have excelled but I would have sought strength more through friends and come a long way,and it has been earned by strong women leading colleagues. None of us can do it alone.Seek and find where you can and making strong contributions as part of the collective team.Today, get that support network strength. we have more women across Berkshire Hathaway Energy in CEO and When asked what she hopes to leave as her legacy and how she can senior leadership roles than ever in history. shape the future, Crane said when she was CEO of Rocky Mountain "When I became the CEO of Rocky Mountain Power, I was the first Power, it was her goal to "put the heart back into the organization:" and only woman CEO of a BHE business.Today,we have three BHE "I still have that goal for the whole of PacifiCorp. I want to leave an women CEOs and the number of women in our senior leadership organization that is inspired by the opportunities for our employees has grown significantly." and our business while focusing on the human aspect.As people, Crane went on to answer a number of questions specific to women spending much of our daily life together and working to a collective in the workplace. set of goals,we need to enjoy coming to work,enjoy the work that How has mentoring helped you throughout your career? we do and the people we interact with.We need to feel recognized and appreciated. Mentoring really only came into my career once I reached the director level. It was a different kind of mentoring, more of someone "I want to have the company and our employees positioned for who took personal interest in advancing my career. I actually gained success and excited about the road ahead:' CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 19,2024 2 CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS Pat(w Pqv dS Wv 4antf L4 f(A19WOft6iUto �e�se Pi Pacific Power is offering a new energy program called "Optimal Time Rewards will provide an additional cost-effective Optimal Time Rewards to help residential customers across option to our customers to help offset their energy costs," said Laura Oregon and Washington manage costs while creating a more James, demand response program manager at Pacific Power. resilient and sustainable grid. "Pacific Power is pleased to team up with OATI Inc.and Armada Participants in the Optimal Time Rewards program can earn a$50 Power to facilitate this effective tool that will help manage growing incentive for enrolling plus$25 annually for ongoing participation electricity demands and stabilize the grid to improve reliability." when they partner with Pacific Power to more effectively manage Residential customers who want to learn more about enrolling a spikes in demand and fluctuations of power supply. smart thermostat can visit the Pacific Power Optimal Time Rewards Optimal Time Rewards is one of a portfolio of energy efficiency and website at PacificPower.net/OTR. demand response programs Pacific Power is offering to help keep Property managers can find out how to enable water heater energy costs low for everyone through the use of smart technology. enrollment for their residents at PacificPower.net/Landlord. There are two ways to participate. Residential customers can enroll a smart thermostat connected to electric heating or cooling equipment, and customers in multifamily housing can also enroll electric water heaters. Participants benefit from ongoing incentives in exchange for allowing the company to make minor adjustments to their thermostat or to manage their water heater consumption for brief periods when electricity demand is high. How it works: • During a high-demand period,the smart thermostat's temperature may be remotely adjusted by up to 3 degrees. • The customer receives advanced notification,and the adjustment is only for a short period. • The customer always retains control of the thermostat,so they can opt-out of an event at any time. • After the event,the thermostat will automatically return to its original setting. &*t&4f In need of a quick charge?With the Make Ready program, Rocky Mountain Power is supporting the installation of electric vehicle chargers throughout Utah. l_I_L The make-ready incentive program is designed for Utah businesses, communities and multi-family properties ready to support the transition to electrified transportation. 40P— A make-ready project was recently completed at the Shops at Fort Union,a shopping center located on East Fort Union Boulevard in Midvale, Utah. Four DC Fast Chargers were installed in the central parking lot, allowing up to four electric vehicles to charge at 50 kilowatts each. Rocky Mountain Power's make-ready incentives helped fund four new DC fast chargers at a shopping center in Midvale,Utah. CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 19,2024 3 (Continued from previous page) These publicly accessible chargers, managed by EV Power Exchange, can provide 60-80 miles of range in 30 minutes for most electric vehicles.This gives drivers ample time to shop and enjoy the nearby amenities while their car charges nearby. Rocky Mountain Power's Make Ready incentives help offset the costs of infrastructure upgrades for eligible electric vehicle charger projects.The fundinghas supported charger nstallationsfor multi-family - PPY • homes,workplace charging, municipalities and public chargingstations such as the one in Midvale. For more information on make-ready projects or our efforts to support vehicle electrification in Utah, including residential offerings, PP g reach out to us at EV@RockyMountainPower.net _ Rocky Mountain Power's multi-year initiative to expand EV charging infrastructure aims to make charging more convenient and accessible _ Rocky Mountain Power's make-ready incentives helped fund four new DC fast chargers at a shopping for our customers and communities across Utah. center in Midvale,Utah. A WORKPLACE TO THRIVE A)IM&" Ot7act4w calta Rocky Mountain Power employees are now occupying a new "The property allows for needed operational integration across operations center in Rock Springs,Wyoming. departments as well as growth well into the future. The people The property was purchased in 2022 to consolidate the Rock and resources of western Wyoming have powered our nation for Springs technical operations building, service center, highline building Years, and with demand expected to grow, this property will help operations and the pole yard into one location. meet those needs" Renovations on the new Western Wyoming Operations Center While the buildings and property are now being utilized,work were completed over the last year, and in December, employees on some final project tasks continues into 2024.That includes began moving in. diverting an existing communications line from the former Rock Springs technical operations building to the new Western Wyoming The 30-acre property includes a large warehouse and multi-use Operations Center and installing an emergency generator.This work outbuildings, along with technical workshop areas, meeting space is expected to be complete by June. Once the previously occupied and office space. owned sites are fully vacated,they will be leased out or sold. The new facility is already delivering many benefits: • Enables greater collaboration and efficiency by bringing the local workforce together at a single site. • Allows for storing critical assets indoors to extend the life of the equipment and minimize weathering. • Reduces cost impact to customers by consolidating facilities and eliminating the lease on the former service center. • Improves safety by eliminating operational inefficiencies and risks at the previous facilities. - About 30 employees occupy the new facility full time,though the size Y of the site offers flexibility and options for sharing space with other departments within the company. "The acquisition of the Western Wyoming Operations Center demonstrates Rocky Mountain Power's commitment to Wyoming and providing safe and reliable service to our customers;" said Ryan Robbins,Wyoming field operations/distribution director. (Continued) CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 19,2024 4 (Continued from previous page) PO1i _(1 In IN EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT C"f4" gw< Eft i�ll� Each February, Black History Month commemorates the contributions and sacrifices, triumphs and adversities Aof Black Americans who have helped shape these United States. 4 / We asked a handful of PacifiCorp colleagues to share what Black History FebruaryMonth means to them and how they are marking this annual observance. (Continued) (Frederick McKinley Jones) CURRENTS FEBRUARY 19,2024 5 (Continued from previous page) India Jenkins Associate Recruiter, Human Resources Black History Month is a month that reflects the power, creativity, ingenuity, brilliance and internal abundance of African Americans. It is a reminder that our value to this world is priceless and we all can rise above daily suppression, hopelessness,and/or whatever one may be dealing with within or around them.As we delve year after year into the many inventors,artists and creators, it's a reminder to us all we have that same ability,that same gift,that same access to release something amazing and priceless into this world! SupplydwN Procurement Manager, Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the Black, shoulders on whom we stand that have worked,fought, sacrificed, lived, died and persevered to get all of us to a more equitable society. In this month,we are reminded that we are obligated to honor theirlegacies . continue these efforts daily and into the future. Backlash didn't stop them, and it • . •. Adrian Wright Manager, Customer Service Mission Control and Workforce Planning Black History is American History. It's unfortunate that even in the year 2024,we still must consciously strive for recognition. Sadly, in today's socio-political climate, Black History is under attack. I firmly believe that the American dream cannot truly be achieved until the necessity to distinguish Black history from ` American history ceases to exist. (Continued from previous page) ` Ruby Addy �. Contract buyer, Supply Chain Being an African descendent, it's a reminder of how rich and influential Black culture is to the world. It is a constant reminder of those who laid •� down their lives and sacrificed their comfort for greatness.This makes • us to understand and acknowledge our triumphs from the difficulties r of the past, reflect on current events affecting communities and set the • foundation for a prosperous future. Regional BlackThis • Month, appreciative opened the BEAUTIE door for me to become a better person, to learn thingswouldn'thave thechance • - otherwise, • • • • - - •some amazing people who accept me for the person I am while encouraging me to become - Sharon Fain Vice President,Wyoming r Growing up in Atlanta,Georgia, I was surrounded by Southern hospitality and the city's rich civil rights history which,still today, is '' '' ' •. ` evident everywhere you go.Atlanta was home to the Southern itZ. t - Christian Leadership Conference that was formed in 1957 to F • coordinate protest activities across the South. Led by Dr. Martin Luther Martin Luther Ring,Jr. H.tl•n.l Hl.t.rle Slta Ow King Jr.,the SCLC trained communities in the philosophy of nonviolent 0 civil disobedience and organized voter registration drives. In the early 1960s,Atlanta became the center for the civil rights movement where •' .� Dr. King and other civil rights leaders grew the movement nationally. re. Atlanta's civil rights legacy lives on in and around the city I call home. When I visit,still today, I'm reminded of the importance of Dr. King's life and mission "to live together as brothers and sisters" LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES A)CWM,f &4afhq__7_ ks"46- f4am"M In this presentation, Patricia Jones, CEO of the Women's Leadership Institute,will address why women in leadership matter.Jones will share studies and science that show how women and men have complementary differences and also the unique challenges they face working together.You will also learn eight things that can be done to help your organization reap the full benefit of women's leadership. Wednesday, March 13 PACfVOVM 1-2 p.m. PT/ 2-3 p.m. MT Promote. Affirm. Champion. Hosted by PAC Women,this opportunity is open to all employees but is especially suited for allies. There are three viewing options for this presentation. Click to register for the option you choose: • NTO:Join Pat Jones in person in NTO 130K • LCT Join your co-workers for a watch party in LCT 7 If you have any questions, reach out to Abbie Rice, PacifiCorp's DEI Willamette Room and community impact director. • Virtual:join via Teams MAKE A DIFFERENCE orc9m eq& CaLta Please join Pacific Power and IBEW for our first annual charity bowling tournament supporting the Oregon Burn Center. ii . EGON When:Sunday,April 14 BURN R Check-in starts at 8 a.m., lanes open at 9 a.m. . Where: Roxy Ann Lanes 2375 S. Pacific Hwy Bowling � Medford, Oregon EN l Cost: $60 entry All proceeds go directly to the Oregon Burn Center To register: Contact Matt Eilenberger, 541-324-9061, or sign up at TournamentBowl.com Sunday, April 14 The tournament will consist of two three-game blocks.There will be a cut line of the Top 8,then single elimination match play. All bowlers are welcome! Come out and support this great There will also be raffles, 50/50, brackets and high-game pots. event for a great cause! PACIFICORP 0 _ Z IN THE NEWS : ' • ' 1 Pw &&e0 w4" grants wot& ffif 0r or s i to_� bmgit 4 Pacific Power has awarded more than $2 million to 22 organizations in Oregon for projects that will expand electric mobility and connect people across the state to the . • .. cost-saving, clean-air benefits of electric vehicles. The latest round of electric mobility grants will fund a wide variety of opportunities. For •• example,they will help bring an electric forklift to a community college in Pendleton,an electric refrigerated truck to a food bank in Bend,the first electric vehicle to the Falls City Public Works Department and free e-bikes to residents of a Central Oregon affordable housing complex. In addition,a dozen community-focused organizations and nonprofits will be able to purchase electric vehicles to help them carry out their work,and EV charging stations will be installed from Wallowa County to the South Coast,serving areas that currently lack adequate public charging. SAFE & SECURE "Pacific Power is committed to delivering a sustainable future for our state while benefiting local communities;' said Kate Hawley, electric transportation senior product manager for /23/Corp safety results as of 2 Pacific Power r. /23/ "These transformative grants will supercharge the switch to clean transportation, a key . ; 191 component to building a zero-emissions future. Many of the grants are concentrated on underserved and rural communities as part of our goal of ensuring that all our customers YTD ON TRACK? have equitable access to the benefits of electric transportation." O TARGET 28 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS j YTD ON TRACK? 6 TARGET 38 (Continued) CURRENTS FEBRUARY 26,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) About electric mobility grants Pacific Power has distributed more than$6.5 million in electric mobility grants to Oregon communities since 2020. Funding is made Clean possible by the Oregon Clean Fuels Program,which aims to reduce the carbon intensity of Oregon's transportation fuels. Pacific Power Fuels raises funds for the grants through the sale of Clean Fuels Program Program credits that the company aggregates on behalf of customers who charge their electric vehicles at home. Grant matching and grant r7a State of Oregon writing support are also available to organizations that are pursuing EV-related projects. The latest round of electric mobility grants will fund a diverse Portland and Hood River group of innovative projects. • Our Streets (Portland)—Serving those experiencing housing Following is a sampling of the grants awarded in each region.You can and food insecurities, Our Streets prepares and delivers 1,000 view the full list of e-mobility grants in our news release. meals a day to shelters and other community partners in the Portland metro area. Funds will be used to install a charging Central Oregon port and purchase an electric van for shuttling between kitchen, • The Giving Plate (Bend),which addresses childhood hunger procurement and donation runs. across Central Oregon,will use these funds to purchase an • Hood River Valley Adult Center(Hood River)will use electric refrigerated truck and a used electric passenger car the grant funds to install four publicly accessible EV charging that will deliver food to underserved communities. Funding will ports.The center runs a volunteer Circles of Care program that also cover the installation of a charging station to support the provides free rides to medical appointments,and being able to vehicles and provide public charging. charge EVs quickly is important. Other groups that will benefit from additional charging capacity include 30 EV drivers associated • Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs—The rural with the center and residents of a nearby senior-living facility. and Tribal utilities department seeks to embrace electric transportation and provide supporting infrastructure in a Rogue Valley community severely underserved by EV infrastructure. Funds • United Way of Jackson County(Medford)will apply its will be used to help the utility advance its forward-looking electric mobility grant toward educating the community on electrification plans by purchasing two EV trucks and providing the importance of electric wheelchair charging and toward two new publicly available charging ports that will be free for creating a network of businesses that will provide equipment use by low-income families. and spaces for community members to charge their wheelchairs while on-site. Eastern Oregon • Wallowa County (Enterprise)—In a rural area Southern Coast underserved by EV infrastructure,the county will use this • Coquille Indian Tribe will used these funds to install funding to install a dual-port charger on the grounds of the four EV charging ports with designated parking spaces at historic Wallowa County Courthouse in downtown Enterprise, the Tribe's new wellness center. Residents and visitors will a tourist destination and highly visible location for promoting have easy access to nearby amenities, small businesses and the use of EVs. health resources while using the charging station, potentially benefiting the local economy. Northern Coast Willamette Valley • Seaside Park and Pay LLC and Avi Enterprises LLC (Seaside)—Funds will be used to install two new dual-port • The Health Hub/Friends of the Children Lane County chargers in a privately owned public parking lot.The site is (Cottage Grove)—Focused on guiding and supporting in an important EV corridor on Oregon's north coast that is young children from disadvantaged backgrounds,this nonprofit underserved by EV infrastructure relative to tourist numbers program will use grant funds to purchase an electric van that will and demand. transport young participants to activities that help educate and prepare them for the future. For information about the electric mobility grant program and customer rebates for installing EV chargers, visit PacificPower.net/EV. CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 26,2024 2 Pv4i,o Pma * 2025 Ofelm f4c,t4"4 Pacific Power has filed a general rate case and a Transition Pacific Power remains committed to actively managing its system to Adjustment Mechanism update with the Oregon Public Utility limit price exposure and reduce cost volatility for our customers.This Commission.The combined requests, if approved,would take effect includes actively working with a diverse set of stakeholders across the in 2025 and would result in a 16.9% rate adjustment,or roughly$304 region to develop and implement tools to address the growing risk of million,and would support continued investments in wildfire risk wildfires,as well as our pioneering partnership in the Western Energy management strategies,transmission infrastructure and renewable Imbalance Market,which allows utilities across the West to access the generation projects. lowest-cost energy available. The average residential customer with typical energy usage would see Since 2014, participation in the WEIM has saved PacifiCorp customers an increase of about$29.47 per month. over$745 million.The company has also announced that it will "Through careful stewardship on behalf of our customers,we have join the new Extended Day-Ahead Market,which will result in delivered safe, reliable and affordable service at prices that are well tremendous savings to customers through optimal power purchases a below the national average;" said Matt McVee,vice president of day ahead of time,when critical resource decisions are made. regulatory policy and operations. "We remain steadfast in our commitment to our customers and our "While our essential operating costs remain low, extreme weather communities and will continue to seek new ways to reduce impacts events and increased wildfire risks are impacting all households and to customer bills while making critical investments in the West's businesses, raising the costs of providing our essential services" energy grid;' McVee said. Key factors driving the rate request include: Pacific Power offers on-bill rate discounts ranging from 20%to 40% to support customers who are experiencing income constraints. • Wildfire risk management, including rapidly growing wildfire Pacific Power's most vulnerable customers can access a variety of bill insurance premiums,wildfire mitigation and vegetation support programs through local community action agencies, including management and the creation of a catastrophic fire fund,which the Oregon Energy Fund, Oregon Energy Assistance Program and would create a mechanism to manage the risks associated with Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. increased wildfire activity. In addition, Pacific Power offers a variety of ways to budget for • Transmission infrastructure investments,which enable the energy expenses, including time of use and equal pay billing options. integration of new renewable resources to serve growing In partnership with Energy Trust of Oregon, Pacific Power customers customer needs. can also access information and rebates to help improve their energy • Continued investments in low-cost renewable energy resources. efficiency and lower their bills. Customers can call 1-888-221-7070 to • Cost of capital to finance utility operations and reflect current discuss these options. market conditions and risk. Pacific Power rates are lower than other large utilities in the West Comparison of Electric Rates to Other Large West Coast Utilities San Diego Gas&Electric Co 0.3252 Pacific Gas&Electric Co. 0.2836 Southern California Edison Co 0.2172 4,L.A.Department of Water&Power 0.2101 .Y Sacramento Municipal Util Dist 0.1534 Puget Sound Energy Inc 0.1156 Portland General Electric Co 0.1117 PacifiCorp OR - 0.0881 - 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 Source:2022 Annual EIA Form 861 $/kWh CURRENTS FEBRUARY 26,2024 3 EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT pvWap-ajimw 4& " au dilffama, Engineers Week—celebrated each February—calls attention to the contributions that engineers make to our society and our world. Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, Engineers Week is timed with George Washington's birthday, Feb. 22. Washington is considered our nation's first engineer, notable for his civil surveying work. Pete Singh,vice president,engineering and T&D standards, notes, 'As an engineering lead at PacifiCorp, I have the privilege to work with such a diverse set of engineers whose problem-solving abilities, innovative solutions to resolve complex technical issues, collaboration and teamwork help make our electrical grid more reliable, resilient and cost-effective for our customers:' This week,we hear from some of those engineers about their work and how they are making a difference for our customers. Dr. Mehdi Eskandari, Ph.D., Engineer, Transmission Design Melanie Van Leeuwen, Area-Transmission Planner I,Area Engineering, Salt Lake City, Utah Transmission Planning, Salt Lake City, Utah "I cherish the breadth of _ "I like that there is always something experiences gained through new to learn and to understand.As collaboration with a diverse an area transmission planner, I create spectrum of professionals—from studies and find solutions to bring 4 �. transmission parts manufacturers power to large customers. I also find and our own skilled engineers to solutions for transmission line and direct engagement with our energy transformer overloads due to natural consumers. I design structures and l system growth. I like that we have develop calculation tools to expand \ so many people working on similar our transmission network, upscale projects with more experience who its capacities, and enhance our line I can go to for help. I have been design and analysis procedures. It is working as a full-time engineer for �w , • ,{ �! truly fulfilling to be part of a team almost a year and have learned so % that continually adapts our extensive utility infrastructure to align with much from all the experienced people around me through different the dynamic development of our cities" departments of the company.As an engineer, I am a problem solver and a fixer,and I get to do both in my job at Rocky Mountain Power." Rikki Sonnen, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer, Civil Services, Sema Ette Umoh, Engineer II, Engineering Standards and Grid Salt Lake City, Utah Modernization, Portland, Oregon 'As an engineer in the civil services "Powering the future one EV group, I work on projects from at a time, I enjoy my role in concept throuagh the completion bridging the gap between clean of construction and power transportation and the power turn-on.Through this cradle-to- grid by proactively analyzing �R grave involvement, I understand the impacts of EV adoption on the impact of my work on the the grid to ensure reliability, communities and customers we supporting the implementation serve. In my role, I work with of smart charging solutions and large teams including individuals ensuring adherence to industry from various business pillars standards. This empowers (environmental, right of way, design customers to confidently plug in, engineering, project management, i I knowing they're driving positive accounting, operations,etc). It is incredible to be part of teams that change with every charge" plan,design, create and construct infrastructure that is a cornerstone of our communities" (Continued) CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 26,2024 4 (Continued from previous page) David Heffernan, Director, Protection and Control Joel Peterson, Director, Substation Design Engineering, Engineering, Portland, Oregon Portland, Oregon "Engineering is the creative "Theo opportunity to lead ! "'�• �'" g g P P Y application of the natural sciences, a talented, motivated and mathematics, empirical evidence multifaceted team of substation ; and innovation to solve technical engineers is truly a privilege. As �' w problems while maximizing PacifiCorp's system continues to efficiency, productivity and safety. expand, so does the magnitude I like this definition because it and complexity of our projects reminds me that creativity,technical and equipment. The only constant skill and observation are all equally in the utility industry is change, important when developing an and I enjoy adapting to manage engineering solution.This balance new challenges. The substation is essential as we in the protection group is involved in every aspect and control engineering group work i and stage of design, and it's with other disciplines to keep the power system safe and reliable. fulfilling to see projects develop from conception to fruition. I'm Only by working together and using our technical skills to look at proud to lead such a driven group that is up to the task" the available data in new ways can we be prepared to meet the challenges of wildfire risk, distributed generation, battery storage and rapidly changing technology. I learn something new every day from the people I work with,and this helps power my curiosity and my commitment to find the right engineering solution for each situation" LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT preoff&�PWWAP- pf,f Aer'll pilotupcWt PAC Women is excited to announce the return of the Professional Partnership Program,or P3,which will kick off in the second quarter. We are looking for motivated individuals who wish to be a part of this mentorship program, either as an advisor or protege. To apply or to nominate someone for the program, please complete this P3 interest form by March 8. There are limited '. spots available, so don't wait! ` Benefits of participation in the Professional Partnership Program include: 1 • Contributes to a positive, collaborative team environment within the organization. • Creates and enhances a sense of belonging by providing t �� employees a trusted expert to consult and seek assistance from. • Empowers employees to steer their own career development. • Makes for a strong recruiting tool among new employees. E 1 • Increases employee morale and may decrease employee turnover �- rate. • Fosters cross pollination and idea sharing between departments. • Provides the opportunity for staff to learn from one another. • Builds communication, leadership,and teamwork skills. Contact Kim Leverich-Graham with questions. CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 26,2024 5 Ajcwm'f IcA4wt� (fuM4 r4amt4m In this presentation, Patricia Jones, CEO of the Women's Leadership Institute,will address why women in leadership matter.Jones will share studies and science that show how women and men have complementary differences and also the unique challenges they face working together.You will also learn eight things that can be done to help your organization reap the full benefit of women's leadership. PACFV'0VM Wednesday, March 13 1-2 p.m. PT/ 2-3 p.m. MT Promote. AfFirm. Chdl'YIPIOn. Hosted by PAC Women,this opportunity is open to all employees but is especially suited for allies. There are three viewing options for this presentation. Click to register for the option you choose: • INTO:Join Pat Jones in person in INTO 130K • LCT:Join your co-workers for a watch party in LCT 7 Be sure to add this event to your calendar! Willamette Room If you have any questions, reach out to Abbie Rice, PacifiCorp's DEI • Virtual:Join via Teams and community impact director. ACTION REQUIRED cahw Gvt�ao � it VC415 l� All PacifiCorp employees, contractors and vendors are required to Did you know? complete a series of training courses each year.This training must be To make the training more inclusive,accessibility features are available completed by March 15. on all online training courses.This includes closed captioning and All required courses are automatically assigned to you in the Learning audio playback speed controls. Management System. (Look under Required Learning). Closed Optioning Courses are assigned based on individual criteria, so you may not be (iREV NEM assigned all the mandatory training listed below. If you have questions about your individual course list, please contact PacifiCorp Learning. Playback Speed MandatoryAnnual • Title Audience Course Description Approximate Length BHE Code of Outlines expectations for all employees regarding ethical and legal behavior. Business Conduct All employees All exempt employees are required to complete an additional conflict of 45 min interest questionnaire, included at the end of the training. All employees, BHE Active Provides information on our Violence Prevention and Weapons-Free Threat Response contractors Workplace Policy and offers tools and strategies to overcome active threats. 30 min and vendors All employees, contractors Outlines strategies for identifying potential phishing attacks. BHE Preventing and vendors Describes cybercriminal tactics and actions employees should take 45 min Phishing Attacks with access when encountering suspicious messages. to computer systems (Continued) CURRENTS I FEBRUARY 26,2024 6 (Continued from previous page) Title Audience Course Description Approximate Length BHE Security All employees, Provides critical information related to devices and cybersecurity. & PacifiCorp contractors and Includes information on the protection and security of information 30 min ISMS Policy vendors itself and our ISMS program. All employees, contractors FERC Standards and vendors Refreshes knowledge of FERC's Standards of Conduct for Transmission 20 min of Conduct with access Providers and how the standards impact your work. to computer systems All identified PacifiCorp Critical employees, Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards require utilities to establish contractors and a baseline set of security measures to protect our Bulk Electric System. Infrastructure vendors that This course fulfills part of the CIP-004 annual training requirements that 20 min Protection (CIP) have access to include the reinforcement of CIP security and compliance principles. CIP assets Human Performance This course examines how to create a Human Performance culture. It Improvement(HPI) All employees covers Human Performance fundamentals, use of HP tools and how to 30 min New 2024 requirement identify processes where HP can be improved. This course fulfills part of the for all employees WECC(COM-002) requirements for specific positions. Human Resources: Overview& Provides on overview of the services and sub-department contacts Policies 2024 All employees from the Human Resources team. Lists updated policies of interest, 30 min New 2024 requirement including diversity, equity and inclusion-related resources. for all employees MAKE A DIFFERENCE OV69M ettffbi CW& Ch4ttYOM&" FMMWWAt Please join Pacific Power and IBEW for our first annual charity pr bowling tournament supporting the Oregon Burn Center. idOREGON When:Sunday,April 14 BURN CENTER Check-in starts at 8 a.m., lanes open at 9 a.m. • Where: Roxy Ann Lanes 2375 S. Pacific Hwy Charity Bowling Medford, Oregon TOURNAMENT \ Cost: $60 entry All proceeds go directly to the Oregon Burn Center To register: Contact Matt Eilenberger, 541-324-9061, or sign up at TournamentBowl.comSunday, April The tournament will consist of two three-game blocks.There will be a cut line of the Top 8,then single elimination match play. All bowlers are welcome! Come out and support this great There will also be raffles, 50/50, brackets and high-game pots. event for a great cause! PACIFICORP 0 �., IN THE NEWS D 1 stof-7- tq-,&- Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power are joining Utilities United Against Scams to help raise customer awareness about scams during National Consumer Protection Week, March 3-9. National Consumer Protection Week is an annual campaign by the Federal Trade Commission that promotes customer awareness of scams and how to avoid them. UUAS is a coalition of electric,water and natural gas companies that is dedicated to combating impostor utility scams and empowering customers to spot and avoid scams. Utility impostor scammers pretend to represent utilities in order to steal customers' money and personal information.They approach customers through texts, phone calls, emails and in-person visits, often demanding payment to avoid service disconnection, claiming the customer is past due on their utility bill. Customers should be aware that scammers continue to develop new and more advanced digital tactics to target them. SAFE & SECURE SLOW DOWN PacifiCorp safety results as of Take your time.Scammers pressure 3/1/2024 customers to act fast.Refuse to be rushed into doing anything. 7IYTD ON TRACK? UTILITY VERIFY Scammers often pose as the utility. • • Always verify the info being provided to you matches your latest bill. TARGET TC44n f 28 0 STOP Utilities never demand immediate payment and do not accept bitcoin,prepaid cards, VEHICLE ACCIDENTS or third-party payment apps. YTD ON TRACK? Here are some tips to share with customers,friends and family members to help them 7 avoid being scammed: • Protect personal information: Never provide or confirm personal information (Social TARGET Security number, date of birth) or financial information (banking account information, 38 debit or credit card information)to anyone initiating contact with you.A real utility representative may ask you to confirm certain information if you contact them first, but they will never initiate contact with you asking for personal information. (Continued) CURRENTS I MARCH 4,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) - Take your time: If a request for payment is unexpected or • Pay your utility only: Know your utility bill payment options— seems suspicious, end the conversation and contact your utility online, by phone, automatic bank draft, mail, or in person —and using the verified phone number on a recent bill or the utility's remember that you choose how you want to pay your bill. Be website to check the true status of your account. Do not suspicious if a caller is requiring the use of a specific or unusual allow yourself to be rushed or pressured into acting. While payment option, like a prepaid card. Utilities never ask or a scammer will discourage you from hanging up and calling require a customer to make a payment through methods like a the number on your utility bill, a real utility representative will prepaid debit card, a gift card, cryptocurrency, or through third- encourage you to do so for your own peace of mind. party digital payment mobile apps. COMMUNITY CONNECTION PU46ttim f4 f oppottwa&mpe7&6 c4drilb4ms Effective Jan. 1, 2024, the PacifiCorp Foundation is expanding Employees can log their ongoing volunteer hours and the nonprofit its Matching Gift Program to include donations made by organization will receive a financial donation at the end of the year. part-time employees. Volunteer hours are matched at the following levels: Under this program,when any PacifiCorp employee donates to an 4-9 hours=$40 eligible charity or educational institution,the PacifiCorp Foundation matches the donation dollar-for-dollar. Donations are matched from a 10-24 hours = $100 minimum of$25 up to$1,500 per employee per year. 25-49 hours = $250 Find the online form to submit your 2024 charitable donations here: Matching Gift Program. 50-74 hours = $500 If you have questions or need help with the Matching Gift 75-99 hours = $750 Program, email LeAnn Singleton, foundation administrator, at MatchingGiftProgram@PacifiCorp.com. 100+ hours = $1,000 The PacifiCorp Foundation has another program that supports Find the online form to submit your 2024 volunteer hours here: employees'volunteer efforts by making a financial contribution to Global Days of Service. match the hours volunteered.The Global Days of Service program is If you have questions or need help, email LeAnn Singleton,foundation also open to all employees—both full time and part time. administrator,at GlobalDaysofService@PacifiCorp.com. 7V e4 I �' .. s t - - i i v Employees who donate to or volunteer with on eligible nonprofit like the Utah Food Bank can have their donation or volunteer hours matched by the PacifiCorp Foundation. CURRENTS MARCH 4,2024 2 emp ftqMfVKtq9, t#&#f lv�a stct& 6vt4jrort On Feb. 8, Rocky Mountain Power sponsored a Weber State In addition to the ball presentation, Rocky Mountain Power had a University basketball game against Portland State honoring WeEV, table set up in the lobby of the event center where they gave out Weber State University Automotive Technology department's award- energy-efficient lightbulbs and other swag. winning Electric Vehicle Maintenance program. Rocky Mountain Power is proud to partner with Weber State Rocky Mountain Power regional business manager Kirk Nigro,along University to support their athletics and a shared commitment to the with Tim Crompton,Weber State athletics director, presented the adoption of electric vehicles. pre-game ball on mid court to three members of the Automotive Technology department. a il_ �i ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER - - — Left:Kirk Nigro and Rylie Brewster staff a table at Weber States Dee Events Center to chat with game-going customers and give out Wottsmart light bulbs.Right:Kirk Nigro(second from the right)presented the pre-game ball to members of the university's Automotive Technology department. OUTDOOR RECREATION &W,". Ow f6a6664M f&I kfay4mf op-M ubj PacifiCorp's Beaver Bay Park and Campground will open for visitors from For questions about Lewis River recreation site operations or April 26 to Sept.2 this year.Reservations for both group and individual PacifiCorp's new event policies,contact our recreation department at campsites are available now at www.pacificorp.com/recreation. 503-813-6666 or via email at recreation@pacificorp.com. Reservations opened March 1 for the picnic pavilions at Merwin Park, Saddle Dam Park and Swift Forest Camp. Reservations are$50 per day and can be made online at PacifiCorp.com. Recreationists should be aware of new event policies for PacifiCorp's Lewis River recreation sites.These policies were developed to ensure that our sites remain available for general recreation use during our peak recreation season as intended,while still providing opportunities for organized activities and events. The new policies are available at our Washington recreation website. Please note that many activities are no longer allowed unless permitted by PacifiCorp.The policies provide specific information regarding what type and size of recreation events can be held,and where, during peak recreation season. The policies also provide information about the requirements and process for obtaining Special Use Permits for events outside of the PacifiCorp's recreation sites along the Lewis River are popular spots for camping,boating,fishing peak recreation season.To apply for a Special Use Permit, please visit and picnicking. our Washington recreation website. CURRENTS I MARCH 4,2024 3 Ataf P&U om vc-,sav4w q�-M Moot let Reservations open March 19 for the Stairs Hydroelectric Station There is an administrative fee payable upon reservation confirmation picnic area located in Big Cottonwood Canyon east of Salt Lake City. and receipt of paperwork.This fee ($20 for parties of up to 10 The site will be available for day use by public groups and company people and $40 for larger groups) is payable only by check made employees May 24 through Sept. 29. out to PacifiCorp. The Stairs Picnic Area is about two miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon. In case of cancellation or inclement weather,you may call and There are open-area picnic tables to accommodate up to 100 people, change your reservation to another available date.Jeanne Evans two horseshoe pits, a volleyball set, outdoor lights,two electrical must be notified of your cancellation within 48 hours prior to your outlets and a grass-covered area.There is a wheelchair-accessible reservation due to schedule conflicts or within 48 hours afterwards portable toilet for use.There is an open fire pit (bring your own for cancellation due to inclement weather wood) and a grill for outdoor cooking (bring your own charcoal). There is no potable water at the site. Phone reservations The Stairs site can be reserved by phone—first-come,first-served. The reservation line 801-629-7676 will open March 19 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 - ---- - w for a reservation.After March 20, 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. The Stairs day-use area in Big Cottonwood Canyon is a great option for group picnics Please make only one reservation per call. and recreation activities. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Preoff&md PWWsh ijV Pr Von fe.&k fwtw�ts PAC Women is excited to announce the return of the Professional Partnership Program,or P3,which will kick off in the second quarter. We are looking for motivated individuals who wish to be a part of this mentorship program, either as an advisor or protege. ` To apply or to nominate someone for the program, please • complete this P3 interest form by March 8. There are limited spots available, so don't wait! Benefits of participation in the Professional Partnership i Program include: • Contributes to a positive,collaborative team environment all ` within the organization. • Creates and enhances a sense of belonging by providing employees a trusted expert to consult and seek assistance from. • Empowers employees to steer their own career development. • Makes for a strong recruiting tool among new employees. ` • Increases employee morale and may decrease employee / turnover rate. • Fosters cross pollination and idea sharing between departments. • Provides the opportunity for staff to learn from one another. • Builds communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. Contact Kim Leverich-Graham with questions. CURRENTS I MARCH 4,2024 4 Ajcwm'f IcA4wt v� (fii M4 r4amt4m In this presentation, Patricia Jones, CEO of the Women's Leadership Institute,will address why women in leadership matter.Jones will share studies and science that show how women and men have complementary differences and also the unique challenges they face working together.You will also learn eight things that can be done to help your organization reap the full benefit of women's leadership. PAC m4m Wednesday, March 13 1-2 p.m. PT/ 2-3 p.m. MT Promote. Affirm. Champion. Hosted by PAC Women,this opportunity is open to all employees but is especially suited for allies. There are three viewing options for this presentation. Click to register for the option you choose: • INTO:Join Pat Jones in person in INTO 130K • LCT:Join your co-workers for a watch party in LCT 7 Be sure to add this event to your calendar! Willamette Room If you have any questions, reach out to Abbie Rice, PacifiCorp's DEI • Virtual:Join via Teams and community impact director. MAKE A DIFFERENCE Ne A]Chvu tons C466 *fa In honor of Women's History Month (celebrated in March), PAC Women is partnering with two different nonprofit organizations to support local women in need.Throughout March,we will be collecting donations to support low-income women in Salt Lake City and domestic violence survivors in Portland. People Helping People - Salt Lake City People Helping People is a local grassroots nonprofit employment program dedicated to helping low-income women and single moms d ' reach their full potential in the workplace. PHP helps families break the cycle of poverty by teaching low-income women how to earn an adequate income. There are three ways to help: 1. Donate items at our collection sites:There will be donation boxes located at NTO,Tooele Service Center, Ogden Service Center,Salt Lake Service Center,and Wasatch Customer Care Center. - Items to donate include bath towels and wash cloths, lightweight blankets, personal care items (boxes of tampons, full-size lotions, hair brushes) and notepads. 2. Donate to account#2 People Helping People at any Utah Power Credit Union branch or by calling 801-708-8900. 3. Purchase items from People Helping People's Walmart registry. Questions? Contact Abbie Rice. (Continued) CURRENTS I MARCH 4,2024 5 (Continued from previous page) YWCA of Greater Portland PAC Women and YWCA of Greater Portland are coming together Supplies NOT needed to support survivors of domestic violence in our community. • Food These survivors are often forced to quickly abandon their homes • Clothes and move to a safe location, leaving their personal belongings behind. Together,we can help those who are starting over to achieve safety Questions? Contact Kim Leverich-Graham. and stability. During the month of March,there will be collection sites in the breakrooms on the LCT 6th and 18th floors and outside the customer care training room on the LCT 3rd floor. Supplies requested (all new, please) • Hygiene supplies • Toys for children ages 4-12 • Makeup • Bakeware (pots, pans, cookie sheets) • Toothbrush/toothpaste • Hangers (adults and children) • Umbrellas Z a • Bath and hand towels • Padlocks • Ziplock bags • Slippers • Garbage bags • Socks • Silverware • Books, puzzles,art supplies • Sheet sets • White noise machine Aak orc9m 04fu cats cttf6 OCA&IrolAr"umt Please join Pacific Power and IBEW for our first annual charity bowling tournament supporting the Oregon Burn Center. OREGON When: Sunday,April 14 C • Check-in starts at 8 a.m., lanes open at 9 a.m. . Where: Roxy Ann Lanes , • 2375 S. Pacific Hwy Charity Bowling s ' Medford, Oregon TOURNAMENT Cost: $60 entry All proceeds go directly to the Oregon Burn Center To register: Contact Matt Eilenberger, 541-324-9061, or sign up at TournamentBowl.com Sunday, April 14 The handicap tournament will consist of two three-game blocks. If no average,will take average of first three-game block, 90%of 220.There will be a cut line of the Top 8,then single elimination match play. All bowlers are welcome! Come out and support this great There will also be raffles, 50/50, brackets and high-game pots. event for a great cause! PACIFICORP 0 iii- I IN THE NEWS 1 - '&Afiti 0,01 qgm&M w6of Support from Pacific Power, Pacific Power Foundation and IBEW Local 659 will help rural students from diverse backgrounds access well-paying careers. Four new"Learn and Earn" mobile education units will soon hit the roads that wind through southern Oregon, delivering new opportunities for well-paying electrical careers to high school students in small and rural communities. Each unit is a trailer the length of a large school bus, with learning and lab space inside for up to 15 students. Starting this fall, the units will deliver the Rural Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship —a career and technical education course currently offered on- site at only two high schools—to students throughout Douglas,Jackson,Josephine and Klamath counties. The pre-apprenticeship launched at Glide High School in Douglas County in 2022 through a partnership between Pacific Power,the Pacific Power Foundation, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 659 and Crater Lake Electrical Training Center. SAFE & SECURE Recent contributions of$60,000 from Pacific Power,$40,000 from the Pacific Power PacifiCorp safety results as of Foundation and matching support from IBEW Local 659 helped unlock state and federal 3/8/2024 grants to fund the new mobile education units and expand the pre-apprenticeship to students who don't typically have access to such opportunities during their school day. YTD ON TRACK? 10 7 TARGET ,--� — 28 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS Lmnuh Ontiknp..,��u„Np S100,urni. 4"°"°'^Oulaldad 1=oo,_, YTD ON TRACK? 10 TARGET 38 Pacific Power employees were on hand at the Glide High School assembly to present a$100,000 check to help fund the"Learn and Earn'mobile education units.Left to right from the podium are Ali Shofaei,Sam Carter and Jeff Brown. (Continued) CURRENTS I MARCH 11,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) Project partners shared the news about the "Learn and Earn" units Glide students also heard from Coby Pope,a 2023 Glide graduate, at an assembly Feb. 28 at Glide High School,where 14 students who landed a job with Pacific Power right out of high school,earning completed the pre-apprenticeship last year. $37.03 per hour. Pope had his eyes opened to electrical careers as a "It's common,especially in rural communities like Glide,for students pre-apprenticeship student at Glide,and the skills he gained helped him to be unaware of higher-level job opportunities like electrical careers. stand out in interviews. Of 50 applicants, he was one of four hired. We want to change that;" said Jeff Brown, a director at Pacific Power's New units will deliver skills,exposure to electrical careers North Umpqua Hydroelectric Project, about 50 miles east of Glide. The new"Learn and Earn" units will deliver the horizon-broadening "By expanding this program to reach more students,we're trying to experience that Pope had at Glide to potentially thousands more remove barriers to opportunity for young people growing up in the students throughout the region. Each unit will include mock framing rural areas that Pacific Power serves:" inside so that students can practice bending conduit and running wire Pre-apprenticeship removes barriers in rural communities through walls.At least two of the units will have solar panels and handrails on the roof so that students can learn about renewable The Rural Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship,which is run by Crater Lake energy generation. Electrical Training Center instructors,combines academics with hands-on learning to prepare students for apprentice electrician The job outlook for electricians overall is expected to grow faster positions offered by trade unions and utilities.The course is open to than the average for all occupations over the next decade,according all students,with an emphasis on recruiting women, students from to federal labor statistics. Some southern Oregon students have Tribal communities, students of color and those from low-income already been exposed to electrical careers because their parents or backgrounds—all of whom are underrepresented in the skilled trades. other relatives work in the skilled trades, including at Pacific Power. It's important to ensure that students without those connections "We are thrilled to support the Crater Lake Electrical Training Center have the same opportunities to pursue a stable,well-paying career, and local high schools in their efforts to prepare students from according to Lance Corley,training director at Crater Lake Electrical diverse backgrounds for energy-related careers.The utility industry Training Center in Medford. needs them,and this is an excellent partnership to share these opportunities right here in their own communities;" said Sam Carter, The four"Learn and Earn" units are being assembled by Transport Pacific Power regional business manager and a member of the Pacific Custom Designs, a Pennsylvania company.The first unit is expected Power Foundation's Grant Champions committee. to be on the road in southern Oregon by September. ■ - WW ■ V. y F ,r A Fourteen students completed the pre-apprenticeship program at Glide High School last year. CURRENTS I MARCH 11,2024 2 March comes in like a lion and goes out like a Iamb. That old "Pacific Power works long and diligently to keep us safe and warm. adage held true—the first part, at least—as late-winter storms Kudos!"wrote another roared across the West over the first weekend of the month, Be storm ready bringing heavy, wet snow and strong, gusting winds that resulted in power outages for thousands of Pacific Power and Rocky While these storms were still in the forecast,the company reminded of customers of some simple steps they could take to be prepared Mountain Power customers. and stay informed: The company's in-house meteorology team had forecast the storms and was actively tracking them before they moved in, • Update your contact information so your power giving operations time to prepare and respond quickly to the company can reach you. resulting outages. • Sign up to receive outage alerts by text, email or Roughly 12,000 Rocky Mountain Power customers in southeast Idaho phone PP/RMP . experienced power outages due to 9-to 14-inch accumulations of • Prepare an emergency kit to tide you over for up to wet, heavy snow Friday night through Saturday morning.The cold 72 hours without essential services. front associated with that storm system then moved into northern • Charge mobile devices in advance of a storm so they Utah,where it formed a powerful squall line that brought heavy are ready for use in an emergency. rain, snow, lightning and localized wind gusts over 75 mph, impacting customers in the Ogden and Salt Lake City areas. • Track outages, update contact info and more with our Pacific Power had crews on standby in advance of the wind and snow free app (EP/ RMP). storm that hit southern Oregon and northern California in waves • Text OUT to 722797 (PP) or 759677 (RMP)to report over the same weekend.That storm damaged poles, crossarms and your outage or STAT to check the status. transformers and brought down hundreds of spans of conductor. • Visit pacificpower.net/outages or Due to the challenging weather and difficult terrain, some customers rockymountainpower.net/outages for restoration estimates. experienced extended outages, but thanks to our field crews'tireless Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power also reminded work, most were restored by Monday. customers to stay away from all downed power lines and utility Customers voiced their appreciation on social media: "Thank you to lines. Even if the lines are not sparking, they could be energized the employees that worked so hard to get the power restored after and extremely dangerous. almost two days. My family was so grateful. Much respect for working If you spot a downed line, call 911 and then report it to Pacific late in the miserable snowy conditions,"wrote one Rocky Mountain Power/Rocky Mountain Power at 1-877-508-5088. Power customer. �! IL ' 1' i � A� t' I r, -;�.... - I.r , Fallen trees brought down power lines in southern Oregon and northern California.This photo was taken Heavy snow and high winds caused outages across southeastern Idaho and northern Utah. in Cave Junction,Oregon. CURRENTS I MARCH 11,2024 3 HEALTH AND WELLNESS 11 12 1 10 2 9 3 Here comes the sun!The switch to Daylight Saving Time shifts our 5. Limit naps to 20 minutes. If you're feeling sluggish, it can be daylight hours into the evening.At the same time,the days are tempting to get some shut-eye midday. But long daytime naps growing longer as we approach the Spring Equinox. make it harder to sleep at night.The best time to nap, if you The extra sunlight may be a welcome relief from the dark days of must, is shortly after lunch in the early afternoon,and the best winter, but these changes have a possible downside:They can throw nap length is around 20 minutes. off our internal clocks and disrupt our sleep. 6.Avoid the post-dinner espresso or nightcap. Limit your Here are some tips to help your body adjust to Daylight Saving caffeine intake later in the day when it can be a barrier to falling Time—and help you sleep well all year long. asleep.And be mindful of alcohol in the hour before bed.Alcohol might make you feel drowsy, but it can diminish the quality of 1. Stick to your schedule.That extra hour of daylight shouldn't your sleep. mean you stay up later and fill the time with extra activities. Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day—even on 7• Establish a relaxing bedtime routine. Calming activities signal weekends.This helps your brain and body get into a rhythm of to your body and mind that it is time to sleep.About 30 minutes consistent,sufficient sleep. before bedtime, begin your routine of quiet reading, stretching, listening to soothing music, or other relaxation techniques that 2. Set the stage.Asleep-friendly bedroom is quiet,dark and help you wind down. relaxing. Minimize noise,or if needed, drown it out with a fan or white noise machine. Block out light with heavy curtains 8. Unplug from electronics. Smartphones,tablets and laptops or a sleep mask over your eyes. Keep the room temperature cause mental stimulation that is hard to shut off,while the high- comfortably cool—65 to 68 degrees. intensity light they emit may suppress melatonin production.As much as possible,try to disconnect at least an hour before going 3. Soak up the morning sun.The body's internal clock is regulated to bed—and set your phone to "do not disturb" during the night. by light exposure, so getting a strong dose of natural light early in the day and using low light at night leading up to bedtime can 9. Don't toss and turn. It's important to have a healthy mental help normalize your circadian rhythm. connection between being in bed and being asleep.Try not to become stressed or frustrated if you're not sleeping. Instead, if 4. Move more. Daily exercise has many health benefits, not the you've spent more than 20 minutes in bed without falling asleep, least of which is promoting solid sleep. But do your exercising get up and stretch, read or do something else calming in low light early. Most experts advise against intense workouts close to before trying to fall asleep again. bedtime, because it can raise your core temperature and hinder your body's ability to settle down. Source:SleepFoundation.org CURRENTS I MARCH 11,2024 4 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES This &Auu Sw S&9wol cyav Please join the Business Operations and Innovation team for a Lean Six Sigma overview! Wednesday, March 13 at 10 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. MT This event will include an introduction to Lean Six Sigma and a high-level overview of some of the Lean Six Sigma methodologies so you can enhance your problem-solving skills for your next process 01 Lean improvement project. gpi� yip In this session, we will cover: , , • What is Lean Six Sigma? • Continuous improvement What are the benefits? project highlights and examples Six i • What are Lean Six Sigma Belts? • Rewards and Recognition— • DMAIC—What? Yes,we want to reward you for ' • Tim Woods your implementation efforts! • 5S • MaxValue Continw, • Kaizen Events • How can I learn more? •Q&A Click here to register and add the session to your calendar. hAvulf 164afhov (f lum4k/ftaw"M Please join PAC Women as they welcome Patricia Jones, CEO of the Women's Leadership Institute for a presentation on why women in leadership matter.Jones will share studies and science that show how women and men have complementary differences and face unique challenges in working together.We will also learn eight things that can be done to help our organization reap the full benefit of wmen's leadership. Wednesday, March 13 1-2 p.m. PT/2-3 p.m. MT This presentation is open to all employees but is especially suited for allies. There are three viewing options—Click to register for the option you choose: • NTO:Join Pat Jones in person in NTO 130K pQ • LCT:Join your co-workers for a watch party in Promote. Affirm. Champion. LCT 7 Willamette Room • Virtual:Join via Teams Be sure to add this event to your calendar! If you have any questions, reach out to Abbie Rice, PacifiCorp's DEI and community impact director. LW &Wk: mata" rA m"Unmt Join this lunch-and-learn on Mastering File Management: A Workshop on Share Point and OneDrive, designed to L empower individuals and teams with efficient file management strategies using Microsoft 365. Participants will learn how to leverage the collaborative power of SharePoint and the personal organization capabilities of OneDrive. Register to add this session to your calendar: Thursday, March 21 at 12 p.m. PT/ 1 p.m. MT on Teams. — - Check out PacifiCorp Learning for additional events and resources. `"> _— CURRENTS I MARCH 11,2024 5 OUTDOOR RECREATION St "iI om vc/savoAms o p-m I� Reservations open March 19 for the Stairs Hydroelectric Station There is an administrative fee payable upon reservation confirmation picnic area located in Big Cottonwood Canyon east of Salt Lake City. and receipt of paperwork.This fee ($20 for parties of up to 10 The site will be available for day use by public groups and company people and $40 for larger groups) is payable only by check made employees May 24 through Sept. 29. out to PacifiCorp. The Stairs Picnic Area is about two miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon. In case of cancellation or inclement weather,you may call and There are open-area picnic tables to accommodate up to 100 people, change your reservation to another available date.Jeanne Evans two horseshoe pits, a volleyball set, outdoor lights,two electrical must be notified of your cancellation within 48 hours prior to your outlets and a grass-covered area.There is a wheelchair-accessible reservation due to schedule conflicts or within 48 hours afterwards portable toilet for use.There is an open fire pit (bring your own for cancellation due to inclement weather wood) and a grill for outdoor cooking (bring your own charcoal). There is no potable water at the site. Phone reservations The Stairs site can be reserved by phone—first-come,first-served. The reservation line 801-629-7676 will open March 19 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. Please make only one reservation per call. PMAKE A DIFFERENCE 0�66^,, W hAvu Utcuf C� 664 �vw�S o�Vl�l V I//I/rll PAC Women is "marching" into Women's History Month by partnering with two different nonprofit organizations to support women in need. Throughout March, we will be collecting donations to support low-income women in Salt Lake City and domestic violence survivors in Portland. People Helping People - Salt Lake City People Helping People is a local grassroots nonprofit employment I program dedicated to helping low-income women and single moms reach their full potential in the workplace. PHP helps families break the cycle of poverty by teaching low-income women how to earn an ` adequate income. There are three ways to help: 1. Donate items at our collection sites:There will be donation boxes located at NTO,Tooele Service Center, Ogden Service Center,Salt Lake Service Center,and Wasatch Customer Care Center. Items to donate include bath towels and wash cloths, _ lightweight blankets, personal care items (boxes of tampons, full-size lotions, hair brushes) and notepads. 2. Donate to account#2 People Helping People at any Utah Power Credit Union branch or by calling 801-708-8900. 3. Purchase items from People Helping People's Walmart registry. Questions? Contact Abbie Rice. (Continued) CURRENTS I MARCH 11,2024 6 (Continued from previous page) YWCA of Greater Portland PAC Women and YWCA of Greater Portland are coming together Supplies NOT needed to support survivors of domestic violence in our community. • Food These survivors are often forced to quickly abandon their homes • Clothes and move to a safe location, leaving their personal belongings behind. Together,we can help those who are starting over to achieve safety Questions? Contact Kim Leverich-Graham. and stability. During the month of March,there will be collection sites in the breakrooms on the LCT 6th and 18th floors and outside the customer care training room on the LCT 3rd floor. Supplies requested (all new, please) • Hygiene supplies • Toys for children ages 4-12 • Makeup • Bakeware (pots, pans, cookie sheets) • Toothbrush/toothpaste • Hangers (adults and children) • Umbrellas Z a • Bath and hand towels • Padlocks • Ziplock bags • Slippers • Garbage bags • Socks • Silverware • Books, puzzles,art supplies • Sheet sets • White noise machine Aak orc9m 04fu cats cttf6 OCA&IrolAr"umt Please join Pacific Power and IBEW for our first annual charity bowling tournament supporting the Oregon Burn Center. OREGON When: Sunday,April 14 C • Check-in starts at 8 a.m., lanes open at 9 a.m. . Where: Roxy Ann Lanes , • 2375 S. Pacific Hwy Charity Bowling s ' Medford, Oregon TOURNAMENT Cost: $60 entry All proceeds go directly to the Oregon Burn Center To register: Contact Matt Eilenberger, 541-324-9061, or sign up at TournamentBowl.com Sunday, April 14 The handicap tournament will consist of two three-game blocks. If no average,will take average of first three-game block, 90%of 220.There will be a cut line of the Top 8,then single elimination match play. All bowlers are welcome! Come out and support this great There will also be raffles, 50/50, brackets and high-game pots. event for a great cause! PACIFICORP 0 COMMUNITY CONNECTION ; 1 rdW Aip-to-yeq Ofa SeW&C-o GI& NJWT A!4 4 C 4 ftqmt Students say the experience opened their minds to energy-related careers. • Because Pacific Power manager Joey Shelton decided to reach out to Hood River, Oregon, high school teacher Peter Lawson, 15 of Lawson's students had an extraordinary experience at Pacific Power's Hood River Service Center in early January. •"• "Not only was it the coolest field trip I've ever been on in 20 years of teaching," Lawson • ••• • said later, "it was the coolest field trip I've ever imagined." Thanks to Shelton's initiative and Lawson's willingness,the students got a glimpse of the career potential that beckons them from the electrical power industry. More than a glimpse, in fact;the students gained hands-on experience driving a snowcat, running a forklift, operating a mini excavator, riding a bucket truck,trying their hand at pole climbing, and other electrical worker activities. It's part of PacifiCorp's organization-wide initiative to present opportunities to young SAFE & SECURE people in the service areas it serves. In addition to reaching youth directly, PacifiCorp supports teachers and institutions that are helping prepare a diverse workforce for jobs in PacifiCorp safety results as of 3/15/2024 the energy and utility sectors. RECORDABLE INCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? 10 TARGET r_ 28 i — - VEHICLE ACCIDENTS u YTD ON TRACK? i0 10 TARGET 38 (Continued) CURRENTS I MARCH 18,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) "We tried to show them we have a whole plethora of careers;" "They were saying, 'This is cool.This is so much fun;" Shelton said. He told the students about all kinds of jobs they could Shelton remembers. seek in the industry,from mechanics to estimators to line workers. Lawson heard the same reports. "They said to me, 'I can't believe Lawson teaches a popular vocational-track high school program they're letting us do this,"' he said. "It made a significant impact" in Hood River called Community Works. The program,which The students'field trip also included donuts and lunch,which is a encompasses high school-aged students ranging from academic stars sure-fire to win the hearts and minds of high school students, Lawson to youth at risk of dropping out of school, aims to prepare kids said with a laugh. for life after high school —a future that frequently doesn't include attending college.About 140 kids are enrolled in the program, and Shelton said he learned of the Community Works program because Shelton and Lawson say they expect to arrange future eye-opening a neighbor volunteers as a mentor.As he heard about the students field trips to Pacific Power's service center so that more students and their interests, he said, he was determined that they should know can enjoy the experience. about the career potential of the electrical power field. So he reached out to school officials, hoping to interest them in a field trip to the Lawson said he was grateful to Shelton for suggesting the field Hood River service center. It was an easy sell. trip, and for the preparations Shelton made to give the students a good experience. "Pete was really onboard;' Shelton said.They will talk soon to schedule the next trip, he said. Shelton set up all the necessary equipment, and he brought in colleagues who were not only skilled electrical workers, but good Lawson looks forward to it. mentors to young people, Lawson said. "He pulled in good teachers;' "The kids were over the moon" about the experience, he said. "They Lawson said. loved it" Shelton spent the session sitting shotgun in the snowcat while And did it make them think? students operated it. He explained to them that driving a snowcat is 'About five of them said this is now our Plan B, if not our Plan N' an essential skill for line workers who need to reach remote power Lawson said. lines in winter.They understood, and they loved it, he said. rj! :w. i wr i� a ',I CURRENTS I MARCH 18,2024 2 BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION costowa dqAJ&&*rG of outowif*W&At&ft&V& The Business Transformation Change Team hosted 26 learning their fear of change,and it was fun and interactive,which was exactly sessions over four weeks with more than 450 attendees, providing what we hoped to achieve," she said. employees who will be a part of the customer experience Cindy Crane, CEO and chair of PacifiCorp,joined a session to thank transformation initiative with opportunities to see the new the team for their efforts, provide her guidance and share what she's applications, learn about why these changes are coming and learned from her own experience leading change. understand how the transition will impact them. The C2M transformation journey over the next couple of years The customer experience initiative includes the implementation of aims to deliver a common platform to streamline customer service, an Oracle tool called Customer to Meter(C2M)which is replacing providing the ability to interact with our customers through a more the legacy CSS system. C2M is a customer information solution that consistent approach across Berkshire Hathaway Energy, resulting handles every aspect of utility customer information including field in a more satisfied customer while accomplishing important work orders, billing, payment processing, collections and performance goals. device management. In addition, C2M will align and streamline customer and business Also as part of the customer change initiative, MWM (a metering processes for all Berkshire Hathaway Energy utilities.This will mean and field operations application) is being replaced with Oracle Field employees under each affiliate will be using one main system so that Services (OFS) and C2M. everyone will be able to "talk apples to apples"This will eliminate The expo was an informative, hands-on learning series for those confusion when referencing information and knowing where to get who will be using the new tools and processes when they go answers for our customers. live in September, reported Shiree Holt,who leads the business You can visit the Business Transformation Customer Experience transformation change team. page to learn more and see clips from the customer change expo "This event was a big success in sharing with employees what's under"Awareness Series." coming down the pike. People who attended said that it reduced NURTURING I le �_ Ye INAYodf .r . FFOORO SI' Fomaa4u SSER JUN15ATI EASE PE ERRNING I Y /1 „��� i e 3 Members of the customer experience transformation initiative attended an expo session at the Lloyd Center Tower. CURRENTS I MARCH 18,2024 3 HEALTH AND SAFETY � &" sty 6 tips to help prevent slips,trips and falls r It's happened to many of us-a momentary lapse of attention ends in a slip,trip or fall.A stumble on the stairs,tripping over an uneven surface, r~ slipping on a wet surface.Slips,trips and falls can do a wide range of damage,from scrapes and bruises to extremely serious injuries. As the seasons change,the warmer, brighter days bring new hazards , to look out for. Keep the "spring" in your step by making these practices a daily habit. Focus on the task of walking.Springtime brings more opportunities to get outside, but it's important to avoid distractions: Pocket your phone when you're on the move. Stay aware of your surroundings, and watch for stairs, curbs,wet surfaces, loose flooring, broken or Pocket your phone when you're on the move to avoid distractions and stay aware of your surroundings, uneven sidewalks,and any objects in your path that might trip you up. Practice good housekeeping. Injuries can result from clutter left in building, and wipe your feet to avoid tracking in anything that may aisles, corridors,entrances and stairwells. Keep your area clean and cause the next person to slip and fall. organized, storing materials and supplies appropriately.Avoid laying If you see something, do something. Report or clear up any hazards cables where people walk. Don't leave boxes,files or personal items that might cause someone to slip,trip or fall.These can include: lying around,and close file cabinet drawers after use. • Wet floors Wear proper shoes for the conditions.The right footwear can save . Uneven walking surfaces you a lot of pain by helping you maintain your balance and grip on the ground. Choose shoes appropriate for the weather and the work ' Loose flooring or floor mats you're doing. Even in an office setting, it's generally best to avoid Missing or uneven floor tiles or bricks shoes with smooth soles and high or narrow heels. • Damaged or irregular steps; no handrails Take stairs safely.Whether ascending or descending,always keep one ' Clutter of any kind hand on the rail for stability.Take it slow, steady and one step at a • Electrical cables time-no skipping steps.And don't carry anything that obstructs your • Open drawers view or prevents you from gripping the handrail. • Damaged ladder steps Use care at building entrances.Spring rains can leave mud and • Ramps without skid-resistant surfaces moisture on our shoes.Watch out for slick surfaces as you enter a • Spills of any kind-food, beverages or other substances LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES /�- Lw � &Wfu:flu w" r4 m"anmt join this lunch-and-learn on Mastering File Management: A Workshop on SharePoint and OneDrive, designed to I I= empower individuals and teams with efficient file management strategies using Microsoft 365. Participants will learn how to leverage the collaborative power of SharePoint and the personal organization capabilities of OneDrive. Register to add this session to your calendar: ♦-fir Thursday, March 21 at 12 p.m. PT/ 1 p.m. MT on Teams. Check out PacifiCorp Learning for additional events and resources. — (Continued) CURRENTS I MARCH 18,2024 4 Of" yp(t"& *k ttoist" What do health, safety and cybersecurity have in common? Roughly 80% of both workplace accidents and data breaches are caused by human error.What makes cybersecurity different? Most attacks are specifically designed to target our human weaknesses. Join Kelly Phillips, MidAmerican human performance program manager,and Delpha Thomas, security awareness manager,to explore how human performance improvement concepts and techniques can be used to enhance training and defend against phishing. loin the Teams meeting on your computer or mobile device Tuesday, March 26 at 10 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. MT. The training session will be recorded and posted to the Journey to Excellence site. OUTDOOR RECREATION faay6tttms o pt to to t��o Reservations open tomorrow, March 19,for the Stairs Hydroelectric Station picnic area located in Big Cottonwood Canyon east of Salt f' Lake City. ,. The site will be available for day use by public groups and company employees May 24 through Sept. 29. 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 pits, a volleyball set, outdoor lights,two electrical outlets,an open fire pit (bring your own wood) and a grill (bring your own charcoal).There is a wheelchair-accessible portable toilet and no potable water at the site. EN IF Phone reservations The Stairs site can be reserved by calling 801-629-7676 on March 19 between 8:30 a.m.and 3:30 p.m.After March 20, reservations will be - taken daily between 7:30 a.m.and 3:30 p.m. Please make only one reservation per call. There is an administrative fee payable upon reservation confirmation and receipt of paperwork.This fee ($20 for parties of up to 10 people and $40 for larger groups) is payable only by check made out to PacifiCorp. The Stairs day-use area in Big Cottonwood Canyon is popular for group picnics and recreation activities. 5 CURRENTS I MARCH 18,2024 SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK F46 7k co* 04 ckffal& A& #a eft ./ Celebrate the planet we call home by participating in PacifiCorp's 3. Between April 1 and May 1, complete the activities that appeal Earth Month Challenge!This April, PacifiCorp will again compete to you. (Some activities require you to snap a photo or post a against MiclAmerican Energy and NV Energy in the Earth Month screenshot) Challenge,which encourages everyone to make small changes and 4. Upload the photo or screenshot to the dashboard to earn complete simple tasks to reduce waste and live more sustainably. points based on the level of difficulty. The Pacific Power Green Team and the Rocky Mountain Power 5. At the end of the month,the top the three participants with Sustainability Team are organizing the contest with the hope the most points at Pacific Power and at Rocky Mountain of increasing employee participation, camaraderie and overall Power will each get to choose a nonprofit organization to environmental awareness. receive a donation! Participants have a chance to win a donation to a nonprofit of First place winners at each business will select a charity to receive a your choice. $1,000 donation; second place is a$500 donation,and third place is a $250 donation. How it works Contact Stacey Davis, Chelsey Roth or Jackie Wetzsteon with any 1. Sign up on the Earth Month Challenge website. questions about the Earth Month Challenge. 2. Choose environmentally friendly activities to complete. IT/UPDATE Vn ft4wtvm V&416, On Thursday, March 21 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. CURRENTS I MARCH 18,2024 6 MAKE A DIFFERENCE Ftvc-A664m*f6f (a In honor of Women's History Month (celebrated in March), PAC Women is partnering with two different nonprofit organizations to support local women in need. Throughout March, we will be collecting donations to support low-income women in Salt Lake City and domestic violence survivors in Portland. People Helping People - Salt Lake City People Helping People is a local grassroots nonprofit employment I program dedicated to helping low-income women and single moms Flow reach their full potential in the workplace. PHP helps families break the cycle of poverty by teaching low-income women how to earn an adequate income. There are three ways to help: 1. Donate items at our collection sites:There will be donation boxes located at NTO,Tooele Service Center, Ogden Service Center,Salt Lake Service Center,and Wasatch Customer Care Center. Items to donate include bath towels and wash cloths, lightweight blankets, personal care items (boxes of tampons, full-size lotions, hair brushes) and notepads. 2. Donate to account#2 People Helping People at any Utah Power Credit Union branch or by calling 801-708-8900. 3. Purchase items from People Helping People's Walmart registry. Questions? Contact Abbie Rice. YWCA of Greater Portland PAC Women and YWCA of Greater Portland are coming together Supplies NOT needed to support survivors of domestic violence in our community. • Food These survivors are often forced to quickly abandon their homes and . Clothes move to a safe location, leaving personal belongings behind. Let's help those who are starting over to achieve safety and stability. Questions? Contact Kim Leverich-Graham, Throughout March,there will be collection sites on the LCT 3rd, 6th and 18th floors. Supplies requested (all new, please) • Hygiene supplies • Toys for children ages 4-12 • Makeup • Bakeware (pots, pans, cookie sheets) • Toothbrush/toothpaste • Hangers ` (adults and children) ram' • Umbrellas • Bath and hand towels • Padlocks • Ziplock bags • Slippers �•....�..�.• j • Garbage bags • Socks • Silverware • Books, puzzles,art supplies - • Sheet sets • White noise machine (Continued) CURRENTS I MARCH 18,2024 7 (Continued from previous page) orc9m (ark cwta raar""Mt Please join Pacific Power and IBEW for our first annual charity bowling tournament supporting the Oregon Burn Center. idOREGON When:Sunday,April 14 BURN CENTER Check-in starts at 8 a.m., lanes open at 9 a.m. Where: Roxy Ann Lanes \ VV Medford2375 S. , Pacific Hwy Charity Bowling W Medd, Oregon 1 OURNAMLN I Cost: $60 entry All proceeds go directly to the Oregon Burn Center To register: Contact Matt Eilenberger, 541-324-9061, or sign up at TournamentBowl.com Sunday, April The tournament will consist of two three-game blocks. If no average, will take average of first three-game block, 90%of 220.There will be a cut line of the Top 8,then single elimination match play. All bowlers are welcome! Come out and support this great There will also be raffles, 50/50, brackets and high-game pots. event for a great Cause! 1 f " IN 10 u4mW903111 — COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS 1 pq&gap, r"t&4q&M S bit to f app-at4t "-A/c& 4cl Local organizations that deliver music, theater, community festivals and connections to local history are essential to their communities. They create beauty, join people together across cultures, generate jobs and nurture the creativity needed to solve complex problems. To support this crucial work,the PacifiCorp Foundation has donated $279,000 in new grant funding across the six states served by Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power. The grants will help fund a variety of projects, including free arts events and performances at public art installations, community celebrations of cultural heritage,youth theater productions and arts education for Indigenous and rural students. ' "Local programs like these are fundamental to the vibrancy and resilience of the communities we serve,and they nourish and inspire all of us," said Cindy Crane, CEO of PacifiCorp and board director for the PacifiCorp Foundation. "We honor and appreciate these vitally important organizations" SAFE & SECURE This recent round of grants focused on art and culture is one of the foundation's four PacifiCorp safety results as of annual grant cycles.The other three quarterly cycles are education/STEM, community 3/22/2024 enhancement and environmental respect,and safety and wellness. DA 7YTD ON TRACK? TARGET 28 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? 10 TARGET 38 Red Scarf Society for the Performing Arts received o$1,500 grant to help with the costs o f staging six concerts throughout Siskiyou County,California. (Continued) CURRENTS I MARCH 25,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) Following is a selection from among the 99 grants that were given WASHINGTON —The Capitol Theatre in Yakima received a to local arts and culture organizations in this cycle. You can see $5,000 grant to help fund the Capitol Kids Series that provides the full list of grants in the Pacific Power or Rocky Mountain multilingual, multicultural performances and artist residency Power news release. activities for student groups from kindergarten through college. CALIFORNIA—The Siskiyou Economic Development The funds will help broaden the reach and the impact of the Council was awarded a $5,000 grant to help fund the programs for young people who would not otherwise have the construction phase of a multi-year, community-supported and opportunity to engage with arts and artists. inclusive process to rehabilitate Yreka's historic Carnegie Building. WYOMING — Oyster Ridge Music Festival in Kemmerer The services and programs that will be offered in the remodeled received a $5,000 grant to help provide high-quality sound library will benefit the community in addition to showcasing city technicians and equipment for the two-day music festival, which and county history. is free of charge for anyone to attend. The festival is a big deal in IDAHO—Oxford Peak Arts Council received a$3,000 grant to Lincoln County, bringing musical acts from across the country and go toward purchase of the script, licensing and music rights for a youth an influx of people to Kemmerer. production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast.With no drama program in the local schools, OPAC fills the gap, helping young people learn all Ttie 2s; a„„wa ruE„Awc,u,}Y aspects of theater production as well as leadership and other skills. �PELLI NG eE'E OREGON—Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria received $5,000 to help relaunch its Miniboat Program,a free-to- ° • ° ° JNS schools multidisciplinary learning experience covering general maritime Ak principles and traditional boat building.Tribal members assist with teachings about Indigenous influences.This program is a stellar M- example of hands-on STEM education,exposing the students to many -- different real-world challenges and opportunities. AL A U)/Ar•i—Clark Historic Farm in Grantsville,Tooele County, - received $5,000 to help create a small amphitheater next to the local landmark's historic granaries,with a concrete stage area,grass seating r: and staging capabilities.The Clark Farm heritage attraction is a point of pride for Grantsville City and has recently become a gathering place for community events.The amphitheater will build on those Ziegfeld Theater received a$7,500 grant to support an American Sign Language production of The rowth o OrtUnitleS. Secret Gorden in Ogden and Park City,Utah.The funds will go toward ASL interpreters,language g PP teachers,costumes and stipends for the production's deaf and hard o f hearing actors. P"60 P611A fPV&fW CC646�Os pricot�rt�Mot"& A group of employees represented Pacific Power March 16 at the annual Cascade AIDS Project Art Auction in Portland, Oregon,where d the company was a sponsor. Cascade AIDS Project is a nonprofit based in Portland and is the -a oldest and largest community provider of HIV services, housing, education and advocacy in Oregon and southwest Washington. Pacific Power has sponsored the organization's annual art auction (held - at the Hyatt Regency,a Pacific Power customer) for several years, recognizing CAP'S import work advocating for and supporting some h1 of the company's most vulnerable customers,among others in the Pacific Northwest's LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS communities. Since its founding in 1983,the organization has grown substantially and offers services and support to those living with HIV and to the LGBTQ community—including through Prism Health,their brick-and- mortar primary care clinic in southeast Portland. (Continued) CURRENTS I MARCH 25,2024 2 (Continued from previous page) At the Pacific Power table were Erik Brookhouse, vice president The team was also joined by loved ones, including Mia Hannon, of system operations;John Fritz, director of credit, contracts and Rachelle's daughter,who snagged a selfie with Oregon Gov.Tina risk management; Nick Gach, GIS specialist; Rachelle Hannon, Kotek at the event. principal engineering/operations project manager; Sam Hayden, As Rachelle noted, the evening was especially significant to Mia labor relations business specialist; Pete Parmenter, director of and showed how her mom's workplace actively supports the corporate audit; and Abbie Rice, diversity, equity and inclusion LGBTQ community. and community impact director. "I felt privileged to share the night with my Pacific Power Sam Hayden discussed the special meaning of the event: "Growing up colleagues and their partners at this event, but I was most excited during the AIDS crisis in the '80s as a teenager and into the '90s as a to share the space with my 22-year-old daughter, Mia. She grew young adult, I had a first-hand look at the beginnings of the Cascade up knowing Mom is a long-time Pacific Power employee, but it AIDS Project and have witnessed how it has evolved and grown wasn't until this event that she realized how much our company throughout the decades.The services it provides our community supported our communities. Mia identifies as part of the LGBTQ are invaluable and it was such a privilege to help support their 40th community, and she was raving all night about how awesome it anniversary with my Pacific Power colleagues. was to see Pacific Power sponsor the event. It reignited my own "Pacific Power's commitment to supporting this vital organization is pride in working for this company." inspiring and a testament to our company's core values. It was an honor to attend:' . N. Y:f Pacific Power principal engineer Rochelle Hannon and her daughter Mia. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Os. UP(46-6 * W04" What do health, safety and cybersecurity have in common? Roughly 80% of both workplace accidents and data breaches are caused by human error.What makes cybersecurity different? Most attacks are specifically designed to target our human weaknesses. f Join Kelly Phillips, MidAmerican human performance program manager,and Delpha Thomas, security awareness manager,to explore how human performance improvement concepts and techniques can be used to enhance training and defend against phishing. Join the Teams meeting on your computer or mobile device Tuesday, March 26 at 10 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. MT. The training session will be recorded and posted to the Journey to Excellence site. CURRENTS I MARCH 25,2024 3 (f tf4�tt tO foss in 0,61 A"I t" A Cd"AS Join the business optimization and innovation team for an overview of process mining and analytics.This session will cover how we can use Celonis to identify process inefficiencies and opportunities for improving customer, operational or employee outcomes. Wednesday, April 10 What 10-11 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. MT Click here to register for this Teams event and add it to your calendar. is Process Guest speaker Jason Socia, senior process improvement analyst at Mining? MidAmerican Energy,will cover the following: Overview—30 min. • What is this process mining? Deeper Dive—30 min. • How does Celonis work?What does it look like? ' Q&A • Differences between process analytics and reporting • Demo of Celonis capabilities or business intelligence • Demo of live process analysis • Where are process analytics deployed today? • Can process analytics connect multiple processes? We look forward to seeing you on our Teams event! • How can I find out more? SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK 946 [0#4 04 Ckat"6 stots Make every day Earth Day throughout the month of April by New this year are weekly challenge activities with a different participating in the Earth Month Challenge! theme each week—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Reconnect. This year, PacifiCorp will again compete against MidAmerican Energy Completing the weekly challenges will not only add to your total and NV Energy in the month-long challenge,which encourages points but will also put you in the running for weekly prizes! everyone to make small changes and complete simple tasks to reduce Register now and start browsing the challenge activities so you're waste and live more sustainably. ready to roll on April 1! The Pacific Power Green Team and the Rocky Mountain Power 1. Register for the Earth Month Challenge here. Sustainability Team are organizing the challenge with the hope of (Log in using your network credentials,then fill in the increasing participation,camaraderie and overall environmental awareness. registration form and click Submit) Participants earn points for completing challenge activities and compete 2. Choose environmentally friendly activities from the for a chance to win a generous donation to a nonprofit of your choice! list to complete. First place winners at each business will select a charity to receive a 3.Throughout April,complete the activities that interest you. $1,000 donation; second place is a$500 donation,and third place is a Be sure to try out the new weekly challenges,too! $250 donation. 4. Upload a photo or screenshot to the dashboard for each activity you complete to earn points based on the level of difficulty. (Images are not required for activities under 10 points) a 5.At the end of the month,the top the three participants �►• with the most points at Pacific Power and at Rocky Mountain Power will each get to choose a nonprofit organization to ♦ i4 "" C/ receive a donation! Click here for a more detailed user guide to the Earth Month Challenge website. 1 _ Contact Stacey Davis, Chelsey Roth or Jackie Wetzsteon with any questions about the Earth Month Challenge. CURRENTS I MARCH 25,2024 4 At ff&P&9 M dwtrmilo NeV LCT Earth Day event Join the Pacific Power Green Team and American Assets Trust, along Click here for the full list of items that will be accepted. with local vendors and food trucks,to celebrate Earth Day! When:Thursday,April 18, 11 a.m.—2 p.m. As part of this event, Green Century will be on hand to accept your unused, unwanted electronics for recycling. Start gathering your old Where: Lloyd Center Tower(vendor booths in the lobby, computers, components, cables, power strips, routers,TVs, phones, e-cycling in the loading dock) gaming consoles, batteries and more! N♦ I J A - MAKE A DIFFERENCE Le tv eiclk*4ff U4 N C [UMM C 664M406f In honor of Women's History Month (celebrated in March), PAC Women partnered with two different nonprofit organizations to support local women in need. For one more week, we will be collecting donations to support low-income women in Salt Lake City and domestic violence survivors in Portland. People Helping People - Salt Lake City People Helping People is a local grassroots nonprofit employment program dedicated to helping low-income women and single moms I 4 reach their full potential in the workplace. PHP helps families break the cycle of poverty by teaching low-income women how to earn an adequate income. There are three ways to help: 1. Donate items at our collection sites:There will be donation boxes located at NTO,Tooele Service Center, Ogden Service Center,Salt Lake Service Center,and Wasatch Customer Care Center. Items to donate include bath towels and wash cloths, lightweight blankets, personal care items (boxes of tampons, full-size lotions, hair brushes) and notepads. 2. Donate to account#2 People Helping People at any Utah Power Credit Union branch or by calling 801-708-8900. 3. Purchase items from People Helping People's Walmart registry. Questions?Contact Abbie Rice. (Continued) CURRENTS I MARCH 25,2024 5 (Continued from previous page) YWCA of Greater Portland PAC Women and YWCA of Greater Portland are coming together Supplies NOT needed to support survivors of domestic violence in our community. • Food • Clothes These survivors are often forced to quickly abandon their homes and Questions? Contact Kim Leverich-Graham. move to a safe location,leaving their personal belongings behind.Together, we can help those who are starting over to achieve safety and stability. During the month of March,there will be collection sites in the breakrooms on the LCT 6th and 18th floors and outside the customer care training room on the LCT 3rd floor. f Supplies requested (all new,-please) • Hygiene supplies • Toys for children ages 4-12 t • Makeup • Bakeware (pots, pans, cookie sheets) • Toothbrush/toothpaste • Hangers j (adults and children) • Umbrellas • Bath and hand towels • Padlocks • Ziplock bags • Slippers • Garbage bags • Socks • Silverware • Books, puzzles,art supplies • Sheet sets • White noise machine ofcqm 04fu cwta OM&I �• �t Please join Pacific Power and IBEW for our first annual charity bowling tournament supporting the Oregon Burn Center. hd When:Sunday,April 14 U,10 . Check-in starts at 8 a.m., lanes open at 9 a.m. . Where: Roxy Ann Lanes • ', 2375 S. Pacific Hwy Charity Bowling Medford, Oregon TOURNAMENT Cost: $60 entry All proceeds go directly to the Oregon Burn Center To register: Contact Matt Ellenberger, 541-324-9061, or sign up at TournamentBowl.com Sunday, April 14 The handicap tournament will consist of two three-game blocks. If no average,will take average of first three-game block, 90%of 220.There will be a cut line of the Top 8,then single elimination match play. All bowlers are welcome! Come out and support this great There will also be raffles, 50/50, brackets and high-game pots. event for a great Cause! Thanks to Tina Ward, senior HR analyst at Bridger Coal Company,for this week's masthead Featured photo! The photo shows a snow blower in action after a late-winter storm blew in on March 14. Photo Tina reports, "We have miles and miles of roads to our mining operations that are maintained 24 hours a day.Sometimes wind can re-cover the roads within minutes,even days after the storm passes. But our employees are on task,safely providing access to our work sites." PACIFICORP 0 IN THE NEWS P"60 Pew &O"a ((e1r1hV6tk*4Yx Pacific Power is offering a "fleet make-ready" pilot program to help non-residential customers across Oregon transition to cost-saving clean transportation. The program is designed to connect local communities with the benefits of electric vehicles. It provides financial support and technical assistance to enable non- ' residential customers to transition their fleets to electric vehicles. Pacific Power non-residential customers with a fleet of at least two EVs (owned, purchased or leased) within the pilot period can receive advisory services and • • tailor-made incentives to support the design and construction costs associated with behind-the-meter EV charging infrastructure. Eligible participants can receive incentives covering project design, engineering, permitting and construction costs for their electrical infrastructure and the installation of electric vehicle service equipment (not including actual chargers). The program also offers technical assistance through SAFE & SECURE an on-site feasibility analysis and customized technical fleet advice to help evaluate PacifiCorp safety results as of available options and costs. 3/29/2024 ' • ' D ' C . , YTD ON TRACK? �� 11 TARGET 28 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? 10 TARGET 38 A new pilot program in Oregon makes it easier and more affordable for non-residential customers to transition their fleets to electric vehicles. (Continued) CURRENTS I APRIL 1,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) The pilot program website, PacificPower.net/Fleet, outlines "Pacific Power continues to work toward a sustainable future for customer eligibility and participation requirements. Due to limited Oregon. We're committed to supporting our diverse communities availability, priority consideration will be given to: by providing programs and options for customers to plug in • Small to medium businesses to the benefits of clean transportation while reducing their environmental footprints and contributing to improved air quality," • Nonprofit organizations said Kate Hawley, electric transportation senior product manager • Public agencies or municipalities for Pacific Power. • Educational institutions "Through this program,we aim to minimize the barriers and offer • Healthcare institutions easier and affordable ways to make the switch to electric vehicles" HEALTH AND SAFETY sho6yurVv s o s�y oaw&ettpvWap- PacifiCorp, along with other Berkshire Hathaway Energy companies, is The results of the survey, once analyzed,will be shared through undertaking a safety climate survey to gather your views on the safety company communications and team meetings. culture across our companies.The survey will be open to all frontline PacifiCorp values your perspective and encourages you to participate employees,supervisors and managers and will launch early this month, in the survey to share your opinions and insights on the safety culture closing at the end of April. of our company and your work environment. This survey will help the safety leadership team understand attitudes When the survey launches,you will receive an email from our safety toward safety across the company and how well we are managing mailbox, PacifiCorp Health&Safety Department.The email will safety in our workplace.Your responses will help us identify and include instructions on how to access the survey and will contain a link prioritize improvement areas and develop action plans. that can be used to complete the survey on your computer and a QR To enable honest feedback, survey responses are anonymous; code that can be used if you prefer to complete the survey via mobile no personal data will be collected.The survey is also completely phone. voluntary.You can choose not to participate, choose not to answer Please consider participating.Your honest feedback is critical to our specific questions,or choose to stop the survey at any point.Your success in providing a safe work environment for everyone. responses are only saved if you submit them at the end. For questions, contact Jeremy Gee or loe Cissna. • Affim"w- 0011i r. mil. • r r CURRENTS APRIL 1,2024 2 EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT 0&Tff&Ct"vU hoQ Travis Miner, long-time district lineman in Sweet Home, Oregon,was recognized for his contributions in his community when he received two honors at the annual Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Awards banquet March 9. Travis was presented the Mona Waibel Hero Award by the President's - ~ Club of Sweet Home,which is one of the community's top awards for service.The Mona Waibel award is presented to community members f who exemplify volunteerism and selfless service to Sweet Home. i Travis also received the First Citizen Award,which is presented to long-time community members that exemplify what it means to be an active participant in a thriving community. It was noted that Travis was instrumental in getting Sweet Home back online during the recent ice �>h: storms—as he has been doing for many years. "Travis is an extremely valued member of the Sweet Home community and just an all-around good person," said regional business manager Scott Salazar. "I was proud to be at the banquet along with a group of local employees to see him receive these awards. It really highlights the good work our frontline folks do and how much they District lineman Travis Miner receives the First Citizen Award from Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce contribute to our communities:' CEO Logeo Mull. m i �1 Travis Miner was honored with two awards from the community of Sweet Home, Oregon, where he serves as district lineman. CURRENTS I APRIL 1,2024 3 SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK W coffi Mmffi Cho/at"& &f Imo,! Make every day Earth Day by participating in the Earth Month How it works Challenge throughout April! 1. Register for the Earth Month Challenge here. (Log in using PacifiCorp is competing against MidAmerican Energy and NV your network credentials,then fill in the registration form Energy in the month-long challenge, which encourages everyone and click Submit) to make small changes and complete simple tasks to reduce waste 2. Choose environmentally friendly activities from the and live more sustainably. list to complete. Participants earn points for completing challenge activities and 3.Throughout April,complete the activities that interest you. Be compete for a chance to win a generous donation to a nonprofit sure to try out the new weekly challenges,too! of your choice! 4. Upload a photo or screenshot to the dashboard for each activity First place winners at each business will select a charity to receive a you complete to earn points based on the level of difficulty. $1,000 donation;second place is a$500 donation, and third place is a (Images are not required for activities under 10 points) $250 donation. 5.At the end of the month,the top the three participants with the New this year are weekly challenge activities with a different most points at Pacific Power and at Rocky Mountain Power will theme each week—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Reconnect. each get to choose a nonprofit organization to receive a donation! Completing the weekly challenges will add to your total points and put you in the running for weekly prizes! Click here for a more detailed user guide to the Earth Month Challenge website. Bookmark the Earth Month Challenge page, start completing activities, track your progress and watch the leaderboard Contact Stacey Davis, Chelsey Roth or Jackie Wetzsteon with any throughout April! questions about the Earth Month Challenge LU PFU r - TA KE T H E tVMA C14O&CA,C/ lassoi CURRENTS I APRIL 1,2024 4 rtk q/ 004 ercq�t Rocky Mountain Power's Sustainability Team invites employees in the Salt Lake City area to attend a fun and informative "Bird Break" tomorrow! Tuesday,April 2 at 10:30 a.m. NTO 130K You will learn more about the ongoing bird/window collision surveys the Sustainability Team is conducting at the INTO campus and hear the results of the 2023 survey efforts. We will discuss upcoming community events relating to birds and the environment, including the Earth Day event at the Ogden Nature Center on April 20,the Red Cliffs Bird Festival,the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival and the Bird Friendly Communities Festival. Rocky Mountain Power will be attending these events and conducting community outreach and education. We'll also share numerous volunteer opportunities with the Sustainability Team,such as Riverscape Restoration,vegetation and sagebrush planting. New members are welcome! Cookies and beverages available first come,first served! EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS RG k4dS TW6, 0` MS*t"k &kCfn6,Tf4q6T Our employee resource groups, both those with members across Berkshire Hathaway Energy and those specific to PacifiCorp, provide essential spaces of collaboration and belonging for colleagues from a wide variety of backgrounds and identities. ERGS are a key part of creating workplaces where all employees can thrive,and their members have a lot to offer on topics from recruitment and retention to how allies can play critical roles for members of diverse communities. Throughout April,we'll be featuring a series of four ERG videos that were produced for and presented at the BHE Executive Leadership Conference in December. Each one provides valuable insights on key business topics and ways to make a difference. First up,we hear from ERG leaders about how an inclusive workplace improves our company's ability to attract, recruit and retain talented new hires from a variety of backgrounds,while boosting the satisfaction and productivity of all employees. ERG video: Recruitment and retention Visit this intranet page to learn more about our ERGS and how to get involved. CURRENTS I APRIL 1,2024 5 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES owwt"&to-pfoc*"Tf flu" "Lkl fVt* Join the business optimization and innovation team for an overview of process mining and analytics.This session will cover how we can use Celonis to identify process inefficiencies and opportunities for improving customer, operational or employee outcomes. Wednesday, April 10 • 10-11 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. MT Click here to register for this Teams event and add it to your calendar. is Process Guest speaker Jason Socia, senior process improvement analyst at Mining? MidAmerican Energy, will provide an overview of process mining ://X/ Z�/ then take a deeper dive with a demo of Celonis capabilities and live process analysis. MAKE A DIFFERENCE okn earfu cute Please join Pacific Power and IBEW for our first annual charity bowling tournament supporting the Oregon Burn Center. OREGON When:Sunday,April 14 BURN CENTER Check-in starts at 8 a.m., lanes open at 9 a.m. • . Where: Roxy Ann Lanes 2375 S. Pacific Hwy Charity Bowling Medford, Oregon TOURNAMENT \ Cost: $60 entry All proceeds go directly to the Oregon Burn Center To register: Contact Matt Eilenberger, 541-324-9061, or sign up at TournamentBowl.com Sunday, April 14 All bowlers are welcome! Come out and support this great event for a great cause! PA ORP •.wer 0 r r � �' • ',ter' �s, • °`j a, _ f r " � I• � IN THE NEWS pwurc-fl P&"D" Veit& s iG�vl �o tittY C hV"f& vs The plan assesses significant changes in federal and state energy policies since May 2023. As part of our biennial resource planning process, PacifiCorp has submitted an update to the 2023 Integrated Resource Plan.The 2023 IRP Update presents a refreshed roadmap for the company's process to acquire new electric generation and transmission resources • • • that will best serve customers over a 20-year planning horizon. "PacifiCorp's long-range planning provides a framework for future actions the company anticipates will be needed to provide the reliable and essential electric service our _ customers expect and deserve;" said Rick Link,senior vice president of resource planning. "We are focused on four core objectives as we plan to serve our customers in the future: reliability, resilient infrastructure,fair and reasonable prices, and a continued transition SAFE & SECURE to clean and non-emitting sources of energy along the important trajectory of reduced carbon emissions" PacifiCorp safety results as of 4/5/2024 Key changes in the 2023 IRP Update are driven by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's approval of Wyoming's state Ozone Transport Rule plan and a U.S.district court stay of the EPA's disapproval of Utah's state Ozone Transport Rule plan.The changes include extensions to the assumed operational life of certain thermal generating YTD ON TRACK? resources, as well as adjustments to the company's energy storage acquisition strategy, customer demand forecasts and general resource pricing updates. 12 "Our IRP update delivers customers significant near-term cost savings by avoiding accelerated closures and deferring portions of our previous resource acquisition plans TARGET while our longstanding commitment to ensuring reliable service to our customers will 28 require continued investments in several areas;" Link said. These include: • Transmission infrastructure • Addition of carbon capture technology VEHICLE ACCIDENTS on identified coal resources • New wind and solar resources • An advanced nuclear resource YTD ON TRACK? • Conversion of two coal units � 0 to natural gas peaking units • Energy storage resources • Growth in demand response and TARGET energy efficiency programs 38 (Continued) CURRENTS I APRIL 8,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) ,. #row .:. - -- _ lu - I ' I P �. "Over the long term,we also anticipate the addition of natural gas peaking resources that are capable of converting to non-carbon-emitting fuels.The revised preferred portfolio also includes resources necessary for individual state policy compliance and assumes the allocation of those resources is attributed to the state whose policy necessitated the addition," Link said. PacifiCorp's Integrated Resource Plan is reissued every other year, after an extensive public input process.An update in the interim year refreshes the company's forecast of customer needs,economic and regulatory analysis and the computer modeling used to select the best portfolio of resource types.As such,the company's planning expectations may change, particularly in today's dynamic energy environment. Resource acquisitions in the 2023 IRP Update's preferred portfolio include: • 9,818 megawatts of new wind resources • Construction of several new transmission projects necessary • 4,016 MW of storage resources, including batteries to serve growing loads and connect and optimize diverse, collocated with solar generation, standalone batteries, clean resources across the West with a strengthened and and pumped hydro storage resources modernized transmission network that provides resilient service, reduces costs and creates greater opportunities for • 3,763 MW of new solar resources our communities to thrive. (most paired with battery storage) ❑As supported by needs established in previous IRPs,PacifiCorp s finalizing construction of the Energy Gateway South and • 4 MW of capacity saved through energy Energy Gateway West Sub-Segment D.1 transmission effficiici ency programs projects and partnering with Idaho Power to build the • 1,123 MW of capacity saved through demand Energy Gateway Sub-Segment H (Boardman-to-Hemingway) response programs transmission project. • 500 MW of advanced nuclear ❑Additional transmission upgrades to increase transfer capability (Natrium reactor demonstration project) in 2030 and enable renewable resource requests to connect to the transmission system in southeast Idaho,central and northern • 5,385 MW of natural gas convertible peaking resources Utah,eastern Wyoming,throughout Oregon,and in Yakima that meet high-demand energy needs and Walla Walla,Washington. • Installation of carbon capture technology on Jim Bridger Units 3 and 4 CURRENTS I APRIL 8,2024 2 EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT t�W,UA PcAe fq&A m 50 p,9 I fdli� Veronica Roblez is on infrastructure specialist working out Right! Tell us about your work,as an infrastructure specialist of the Salt Lake Service Center. She just crossed the 50- in the field inspection support group. year mark in her career at Poci fiCorp, and we thought that I go out and inspect poles to determine how other utilities— deserves some recognition. What a treat it was to talk with phone, cable, internet etc. — can safely attach equipment and her! Here's our conversation. wires to our poles. I look for what modifications are needed to bring the poles with their attachments into compliance with the Veronica,thanks so much for taking the time out of your day National Electrical Safety Code. Once they're attached, then we to tall,. Let's start at the beginning: How did you get started do a post-inspection. We go out and look at the same poles and with the company? make sure the pole is in total compliance, and if it's not, we follow Well, in 1974 1 was working as a student operating room technician at up with the licensees and let them know what they need to do to Holy Cross Hospital. It was long hours, including weekends, and I was ensure it's safe and in compliance. making$2.35 an hour.A friend of my mother who worked for Utah What do you like about your job? Power&Light asked my mom what I was doing and whether it paid well,and she told my mom the company was hiring. So, I got hired on I like the interaction with the licensees and working outdoors. as a"final notice typist"for the credit department typing out past- You must have seen a lot of change over the past 50 years. due notices in triplicate. I got paid $7.65 an hour and appreciated the What stands out most as being different today than it was Monday-to-Friday, 8-to-5 schedule. when you first joined the company? The woman who hired me told me I was hired for six months—it The old Utah Power& Light was kind of a mom-and-pop was kind of a probationary period.They said that to everyone back organization—it was very local and family-oriented, and the customer then. But 50 years later, I'm still here. service was terrific. Now it's good too, but before the smaller field offices were consolidated into a centralized call center,you got to know customers personally when they would come in to pay their bills. It was a very in-person environment back then.Today we're a much larger organization and maybe don't have the same person- to-person connections, but I think on the positive side there's more companywide focus on environmental concerns and employee safety. a During March, we recognized Women's History Month. As I someone who's been here for much of our company's history, do you have any advice for those who are just starting out? I would just say decide what you really want to do and persevere at it. Have the confidence to know that you can do the job as well as anyone.You just need to persevere and gain all the knowledge that you can about the company you work for and the work you do—or want to do. Set a goal and get the added training and education that you need to excel.Anything is possible.You can do any job if you gain Veronica Roblez just celebrated 50 years at PacifCorp. the knowledge to perform that job at your peak. The manager who gave us a heads up about your 50-year What has your career path been since then? anniversary described you as "active in her community by I went into accounting/bookkeeping,which was also done in volunteering her time for different organizations, and just hardcopy back then. In 1977 or'78 they started to move toward an altogether great human being." Nice, right? Tell us about using computer systems, and I was asked to be part of the pilot some of your volunteer work. program in Ogden to get the IMS computer program up and running. It's not a formal volunteer situation, but I regularly visit people at After that, I moved to Midvale as a collections rep. I took customer care centers. My husband was much older than me and over the last payments and helped walk-ins sign up for service. couple years before he passed away, he was in and out of a rehab In 1996 when they closed customer service and bookkeeping at the facility and then ended up in assisted living, so it started there.There Cottonwood office, I spent three years at Jordan Valley Operations as were people who were very kind to him, and I go back and visit them. a service coordinator, and after three years I returned to Cottonwood No one wants to be in those facilities. My husband was outgoing and as a meter reader foreman/field representative. In 2010, 1 became an made friends easily, but he wasn't happy there. Older people are a infrastructure specialist, and here I am. part of society that unfortunately gets ignored. So I go visit people (Continued) CURRENTS I APRIL 8,2024 3 (Continued from previous page) to put a smile on their face and let them know they're not alone. I i celebrate birthdays, bring dinner and just maintain regular contact and friendship. I'm not hired by the facilities, I do it out of love for older people,to let them know they're not forgotten and people care about them. I grew up close to my grandparents,taking care of my parents when they got older,that's just how I was brought up. I love people and I z. love helping them. was going to ask what keeps you busy when you're not on the job, but I think I've already got the answer! Any other hobbies or pastimes? My husband and I used to play golf and go to movies.We would go , watch a Notre Dame game every year and go to UofU games and Yankees games when they were playing on the West Coast. Since he's been gone, I probably won't do that for a while.We were married 40 _ years,together 42.We had a storybook romance.We were so close. He passed on Dec. 26, 2023, on my birthday. I visit the care centers — now in his memory and in his honor, because he was always so kind to everyone. Where do you see your path taking you in the future? I enjoy what I'm doing now—being outside,the challenges of working with the customers. I also feel very strongly about people in care centers.After I retire, I will probably do formal volunteer work at those facilities. I would like to get involved with the activities director, help with field trips, bingo, Easter egg hunts,whatever I can do to put a smile on somebody's face. Veronica says she visits people at assisted living facilities in memory of her beloved husband Elias. HEALTH AND SAFETY T I ` 4& -7% Mtk Ot lw� 0. Ma April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month AVILE Every year,thousands of people are killed and hundreds of thousands more are seriously injured in distracted driving crashes. Distracted driving refers to anything that diverts attention from the a task of safe driving. Phone calls,texts, emails,social media, passengers, 1 snacks and even the vehicle's entertainment and navigation systems are some of the distractions competing for your attention on the road. We all want to use roads that are free of distracted drivers. Help spread the word that when you're behind the wheel, your only If it takes your eyes off the rood,your hands off the wheel,or your mind off of driving,it's a distraction. When you're behind the wheel,just drive. job is to drive. AAA offers these tips to help us avoid distracted driving: • Ask passengers for help—If you're driving with someone else in the vehicle, use their help to navigate, operate the vehicle • Put it away—Place your mobile device out of sight entertainment system or adjust the ventilation. to avoid temptation. • Be a good passenger—Don't start conversations that will • Map it first—If using a navigation system,set distract the driver. Do speak out if the driver of your vehicle is your destination before starting out. distracted. • Pull over—If you have to call or text while • Use your phone's safety settings to minimize distractions— driving, pull off the road safely and stop first. Set your phone to automatically silence notifications when you're behind the wheel. CURRENTS I APRIL 8,2024 4 SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK F46*6 cots 04 ctolffuld Make a difference for Mother Earth—take the Earth Month Challenge!The month-long friendly competition with MidAmerican - and NV Energy challenges us to make small changes and complete simple tasks to reduce waste and live more sustainably. •�� Earn points for each challenge activity you complete, and at the end of the month,the three employees with the most points at each �- business (Pacific Power, Rocky Mountain Power, MidAmerican and NV TA K E T H E Wffi WMA C4 Energy)will choose a nonprofit to receive a generous donation. First place is a$1,000 donation, second place is a$500 donation,and third place is a$250 donation. There are also weekly challenge activities that add to your total points and put you in the running for weekly prizes! How it works 1. Register for the Earth Month Challenge here. (Log in using Bookmark the Earth Month Challenge page, start completing your network credentials,then fill in the registration form activities,track your progress and watch the leaderboard! and click Submit) Contact Stacey Davis, Chelsey Roth or Jackie Wetzsteon with any 2. Choose your challenge activities from the list on the dashboard. questions about the Earth Month Challenge. 3. Complete each activity—including weekly challenges—and snap a photo or take a screenshot to share. 4. Upload the photo or screenshot to the dashboard to earn points based on the level of difficulty. (Images are not required for activities under 10 points) EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS R6 &4ds Ito& MR9 M &M9 k V&Okc wafog a Employee resource groups are a key part of creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace culture. Throughout April,we're featuring videos that were presented at the BHE Executive Leadership Conference in December. In these videos, ERG leaders share insights on the objectives of their groups,the importance of diversity,equity and inclusion in the workplace,and the impact on the personal and professional growth of employees. This week, hear from BHE colleagues about how employee L resource groups are making a difference. ERG leaders discuss how their groups enhance camaraderie and provide spaces in which all employees can be themselves while building supportive relationships across the whole organization. ERG video: Making a difference CURRENTS I APRIL 8,2024 5 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES owwt"&*pfoc*"Tf flu" "Lkl fVt* Join the business optimization and innovation team for an overview of process mining and analytics.This session will cover how we can use Celonis to identify process inefficiencies and opportunities for improving customer, operational or employee outcomes. Wednesday, April 10 • 10-11 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. MT Click here to register for this Teams event and add it to your calendar. is Process Guest speaker Jason Socia, senior process improvement analyst at Mining? MidAmerican Energy, will cover the following: xz�/ Overview—30 min. Deeper Dive—30 min. • What is this process mining? • Q&A • How does Celonis work?What does it look like? • Demo of Celonis capabilities • Differences between process analytics and reporting • Demo of live process analysis or business intelligence We look forward to seeing you on our Teams event! • Where are process analytics deployed today? • Can process analytics connect multiple processes? • How can I find out more? MAKE A DIFFERENCE 669M 94fu CM& Ch4i�v OCAA1 F"OAftAt Please join Pacific Power and IBEW for our first annual charity bowling tournament supporting the Oregon Burn Center. idOREGON ' When:Sunday,April 14 ft5� BURN CENTER Check-in starts at 8 a.m., lanes open at 9 a.m. . Where: Roxy Ann Lanes • ', 2375 S. Pacific Hwy Charity Bowling Medford, Oregon TOURNAMENT Cost: $60 entry All proceeds go directly to the Oregon Burn Center To register: Contact Matt Eilenberger, 541-324-9061, or sign up at TournamentBowl.com Sunday, April 14 All bowlers are welcome! Come out and support this great event for a great cause! PA ORP •.wer 0 IN THE NEWS P"(x0tv to-Go WAV&G6t(,7Atr& o�IP�it PacifiCorp has teamed with the climate technology firm 8 Rivers Capital LLC to explore a potential carbon capture project at two possible sites in Wyoming. The company announced April 1 that it has formalized a Memorandum of . . Understanding to collaborate with 8 Rivers (with support from South Korea's SK Group) to evaluate a potential carbon capture project at one of the company's •... existing power plant sites in Wyoming. The project would utilize solid fuel-fired Allam-Fetvedt Cycle technology,which would include syngas fired power generation with inherent carbon capture.The technology is an integration of commercially available gasification technology and the AFC technology.The Allam-Fetvedt Cycle is an oxyfuel process invented by 8 Rivers that uses carbon dioxide to drive a turbine to generate power. SAFE & SECURE The MOU provides for the three companies to cooperate in identifying the PacifiCorp safety results as of preferred plant site in Wyoming to develop the project, including evaluating the 4/12/2024 Wyodak coal-fired power plant near Gillette and the Dave Johnston coal-fired power plant near Glenrock. The MOU also provides for the companies to conduct feasibility evaluations, with an expectation of advancing to various phases of engineering and design studies after a site is selected. YTD ON TRACK? 12 TARGET 28 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS - -- " YTD ON TRACK? -� 13 TARGET - 38 I:D Wyodok is one of two PacifiCorp power plants that will be evaluated for a potential carbon capture project. (Continued) CURRENTS I APRIL 15,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) PacifiCorp has been evaluating potential carbon capture projects at its and chief development officer."This leads to more affordable energy Wyoming coal facilities since 2018.The company believes this MOU solutions for customers.Carbon capture is not just about reducing creates a new pathway for a carbon capture project that would be emissions;it's about demonstrating our commitment to innovation, different than other potential projects it has evaluated, because the sustainability and the well-being of the communities we serve" technology is expected to be competitively viable and economical, and any upfront development capital costs of the project will be carried by the 8 Rivers development team rather than by Rocky Mountain Power or Pacific Power customers. "PacifiCorp has been diligently engaged in the process to comply with Wyoming's desire to implement carbon capture at the company's coal generating units in Wyoming," said James Owen,vice president for environmental,fuels and mining. "The partnership and collaboration r announced today is a major step forward in determining if carbon i + capture technologies can bring benefits to our customers in Wyoming -- - at a reasonable cost" `By investing in this cutting-edge technology,we are taking a proactive stance in addressing climate change,while simultaneously unlocking new Dave Johnston is one of two PacifiCorp power plants that will be evaluated for a potential carbon efficiencies and cost savings;'said Damian Beauchamp,8 Rivers' president capture project. Pw I 10—fn&&Avwv�mm &fv,P&nfwol ilt, PacifiCorp plans to build a new 180-mile, 500-kilovolt transmission The routing study, incorporating public input,will take place line across Central and Southern Oregon.The project plans were throughout 2024. Permitting is expected to be completed between introduced earlier this month in public meetings around the state. 2025 and 2028 with any necessary land acquisition expected to be The proposed Blueprint South transmission line will upgrade the completed in 2028 and 2029. existing transmission system in central and southern Oregon to allow Construction is scheduled to begin in 2029, with the line in the company to integrate new renewable energy in the region and service by 2032. connect to wind and solar resources in Wyoming and Utah. The project also will accommodate anticipated increases in peak load 1 demand. Currently, Pacific Power's peak load demand in Washington, Oregon and California is about 4,400 megawatts. Peak load demand from existing customers is expected to increase to 5,400 MW by 2032,while new requests for large load additions are forecasted to bring peak demand to more than 8,000 MW in those states. The proposed transmission line could be located in portions of Deschutes, Crook, Klamath and Lake counties, and possibly Harney County. The line will be about 180 miles long, depending on final design specifications, and will run through a combination of private and public land, which will require extensive permitting and some land acquisition. Pacific Power is holding a series of community meetings in the impacted counties to share information about the proposed project. The project team will rely on input from the public to determine the route of the transmission line, considering environmental, economic, cultural and archeological impacts, as well as safety and regulatory requirements. The Blueprint South line will be routed along existing lines and roads as much as possible to reduce environmental impacts. CURRENTS I APRIL 15,2024 2 SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK AiML If you haven't already joined the fun,there's still plenty of time to register and participate in the Earth Month Challenge. It's simple,fun and a great way to reduce your environmental impact as we celebrate • Earth Day this week.You may even learn something along the way! i In this month-long challenge, PacifiCorp is competing against TAKE / C4i MidAmerican and NV Energy to complete simple tasks that help us reduce waste and live more sustainably. Earn points for each ` challenge activity you complete, and at the end of the month,the three employees with the most points at each business will choose a nonprofit to receive a generous donation. First place is a$1,000 donation, second place is a$500 donation,and third place is a$250 donation. Get started today! The challenge runs through April 30. There are also weekly challenge activities that add to your total points and 1. Register for the Earth Month Challenge here. (Log in using put you in the running for weekly prizes!The challenge activities center your network credentials, then fill in the registration form on themes of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Reconnect.Our first week and click Submit.) challenge winners are Robin Moore,Christine Liang and Heather Tuck. 2. Choose your challenge activities from the list on the dashboard. How it's going 3. Complete each activity—including weekly challenges—and So far,the most popular challenge activities are: snap a photo or take a screenshot to share. • Pack your lunch in a reusable container 4. Upload a photo or screenshot to the dashboard for each activity you complete to earn points based on the • Recycle! level of difficulty. (Images are not required for activities • Say no to single-use straws; use a sustainable alternative under 10 points.) • Complete the Earth Day Nature and Happiness Quiz Bookmark the Earth Month Challenge page, start completing • Take reusable bags or totes to the store activities,track your progress and watch the leaderboard! As of this week, 152 PacifiCorp employees are registered and Contact Stacey Davis, Chelsey Roth or Jackie Wetzsteon with any participating in the challenge, racking up 9,355 points so far.We are questions about the Earth Month Challenge. neck and neck with MidAmerican! EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS [9V ma 64(if PacifiCorp, MidAmerican and BHE Renewables employees, including members of PacifiCorp's VETRN employee resource group,attended the Veterans in Energy Leadership Forum March 12-13 in Washington, D.C.,joining colleagues from across the energy industry to share insights, network and exchange ERG best practices. "Overall, the event was an excellent opportunity for all in attendance Q to learn about the energy industry from experts, network with folks from the BHE family and understand how to strengthen PacifiCorp's Veterans veterans ERG, PAC VETRN;" said Scott Salazar, regional business in Energy manager. "The PAC VETRN team left the conference invigorated and full of new ideas to increase employee participation in VETRN and create value for those who do participate." (Continued) CURRENTS I APRIL 15,2024 3 (Continued from previous page) Speakers at the forum offered valuable discussions of personal "This forum was a testament to what we can achieve when we resilience and mindfulness within the energy industry—a critical come together, sharing our knowledge, experiences and aspirations infrastructure sector—about national security threats. Retired Air for a better future;' Lofley said. "Let's carry forward the momentum, Force Col. Chris Stricklin recounted surviving a dire accident and lessons learned,and connections made as we continue to support challenged attendees to be deliberate in living intentionally. Lt. Gen. our community of veterans and push for greater sustainability and Marc Sasseville,Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau, spoke about inclusivity within our industry." the differences between the threats facing the U.S. in 2024 versus on How to get involved Sept. 11, 2001,when as a fighter pilot he was tasked with intercepting and disabling Flight 93. VETRN (Veteran Employee Transition and Retention Network) is a PacifiCorp employee resource group made up of veterans According to Justin Lofley, supply chain director,the forum and veteran supporters.VETRN works to engage, recognize demonstrated the commitment of partners in the energy sector to assist veteran employees and those still serving in the armed supporting veterans—including PacifiCorp,which served as a platinum forces.To get involved and raise your hand once again, email sponsor for the event along with MidAmerican and BHE Renewables. veteransemployeeresourcegroup@pacificorp.com and visit their Viva Engage community. h�OO 1-3 ti Fr 1 Ipl \ �- ■ PacifiCorp supply chain director Justin Lofley(far left)participates in a panel at the Veterans in Energy Colleagues from PacifiCorp,MidAmerican and BHE Renewables pose for a group photo at the Veterans in Leadership Forum. Energy Leadership Forum in Washington,D.C. R6 &4w fhgt& its' t�� iV eo ifs �s Employee resource groups are a key part of creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace culture. Throughout April,we're featuring videos that were presented at the BHE Executive Leadership Conference in December. In these videos, ERG leaders share insights on the objectives of their groups,the importance of diversity,equity and inclusion in the workplace,and the impact on the personal and professional growth of employees. This week, hear from BHE colleagues about the importance of _ allies, the vital roles they play in diverse communities and how they help members of affinity groups advance their goals and build Kath inclusive workplaces. NIMM, InspirAsian ERG Video:Allies CURRENTS I APRIL 15,2024 4 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES L"4 � &Aff U: Offatm M&O44T Meetings are a core part of our workplace experience.Join this interactive virtual Lunch and Learn to explore and share strategies for effective meetings, including tips for making better use of Teams and conference room technologies. Tuesday,April 30 at 11 a.m. PT/ 12 p.m. MT on Teams Register to add this session to your calendar! Information for an optional hands-on practice and demonstration time for those who want to test LCT 7 Willamette and Yakima rooms will be provided. Check out PacifiCorp Learning for additional resources and upcoming events. I lie 1 i� T F� • MAKE A DIFFERENCE Vcilk eflip e(* Rocky Mountain Power is sponsoring this year's Utah Pride festival une 1-2.We'll have a booth inside the festival and we're looking for a big group of people to walk as a team and represent Rocky Mountain Power in the Pride Parade.All are welcome, including family and friends! Utah Pride is a celebration of love and hope with a mission to unite, empower and celebrate Utah's diverse LGBTQ community. , We need up to 275 people to join the celebration,walk in the parade with the Rocky Mountain Power team, and show our support. The Pride Parade will be held Sunday,June 2 at 10 a.m. in downtown Salt Lake City. , Please fill out this form to register and provide your T-shirt size. The deadline to register is May 10. If you have any questions, contact Abbie Rice, DEI and community • impact director. (Continued) CURRENTS I APRIL 15,2024 5 (Continued from previous page) squ*6 44(a ped"41 If im- 446f A ",fit 446 Pacific Power will be sponsoring and participating in the Juneteenth and Pride celebrations in Portland. Mark your calendar and look for more information coming soon! Juneteenth, short for June 19th, marks the historic day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston,Texas,ensuring the liberation of all enslaved people.This important date will be commemorated with a parade and community festival held in Portland on Saturday,June 1 S. Keep an eye out for details on how you can get involved! Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade will take place in July this year to avoid overlap with the local Juneteenth celebrations.The company will be seeking parade participants and people to staff our booth at the festival.We had a great turnout last year and hope you'll join the fun again this year! Mark your calendar for the Pride festival on the weekend of July 20-21 and the parade on Sunday,July 21. 0 A ONE AY i 1 .y x r ,I �pRIDE �'� \CONNECTION 1 Inspirgsian \coRIDE PAC UE,Z InspirAsian FW Pacific Power PACIFICORP 0 A3ticu,c: 7. r r IN THE NEWS Yt9ha Od pt"*tAir. Pry &mow& float Rocky Mountain Power's costs for fuel and purchased power increased in 2023 because of higher wholesale market prices and coal supply disruptions,which made purchasing power to serve customers more expensive. As part of an annual review of these costs,the company requested an average 12.3% price increase for Wyoming customers.A typical residential customer using 700 kilowatt- hours per month would see a 9.3% increase, or$12 per month, on their electricity . bill.The increase will take effect July 1,subject to review and approval by the Wyoming Public Service Commission. "We recognize that in difficult economic conditions,a price increase is not good news," said Joelle Steward, senior vice president for regulation and customer and community solutions. "We remain committed to bringing the best value to our customers for their hard-earned dollars.We've worked diligently to control the costs we can control.We are SAFE & SECURE strict with our budgets and continue our work to steadily improve our system to enhance PacifiCorp safety results as of reliability for our 144,511 customers in Wyoming" 4/19/2024 "The company is working hard to maintain our position as a low-cost energy provider," Steward added. "The annual adjustment process makes sure Rocky Mountain Power customers always pay a fair price for the energy they need" YTD ON TRACK? The most significant driver in this year's energy cost adjustment involves coal supply and 1 inventory restrictions that began in late 2022 and continued into 2023. Historically low coal inventories prompted many utilities, including Rocky Mountain Power,to increase ComparisonTARGET of Electric Rates to Other Large Intemiotmtain �� Utilities I:D IvevadaPower Co 0.1487 Arizona Public Service Co 0.1383 Tucson Electric Power Co 0.1318 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS Public Service Co of Colorado 0.1183 Public Service Co of MM 0.1166 YTD ON TRACK? 1�2 Salt River Project 1 0.1067 13 Idaho Power Co 0.0958 PacifiCorp WY 0.0754 TARGET - 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14 0.16 3 Source:2023 Annual EA Form 861 &kWh 8 I:D Rocky Mountain Power delivers reliable service at prices that are well below national and regional averages. (Continued) CURRENTS I APRIL 22,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) natural gas generation and purchase more wholesale electricity while These challenges included a coal mine fire that occurred at American restocking depleted coal inventories. In many coal basins nationally, Consolidated Natural Resources' Lila Canyon mine in central Utah. coal pricing more than doubled in 2022 and remained high into 2023. The mine had produced more than 25%of Utah's coal production in This effect on coal pricing was made worse by the war in Ukraine, recent years.The mine first stopped production in September 2022 when many U.S. mines, including mines in Utah and Colorado, rushed and the owners announced the permanent closure of the Lila Canyon to take advantage of high coal prices by exporting coal to Europe. mine in November 2023 after determining that it was not possible "Due to overall lower coal resource output,the company had to to safely remediate and operate the mine. In response, PacifiCorp adjust its overall system operations through increased natural gas explored the purchase of reasonably priced coal from a variety of power plant output, reduced market sales and increased market other sources, as well as using surplus coal reserves held by the purchases;" said Jack Painter, net power cost specialist for the utility. company. "In 2023, all of PacifiCorp's Utah coal suppliers and one major The annual energy cost adjustment mechanism is designed to track Wyoming coal supplier made emergency contract declarations that the difference between the company's actual expenses for fuel and resulted in significant delivery shortfalls of PacifiCorp's contracted electricity purchased from the wholesale market, against the amount coal supply. Consequently,the Utah coal mines experienced a 35% being collected from customers through current rates. Pending decrease in coal production" commission approval,the changes would take effect July 1. C4(0u* MWO& cral&c-qjppw o�v Ito �o � hilts Pacific Power customers in California can expect to see a credit of The California Climate Credit is designed to help customers as the $174.25 on their April electricity bill as part of California's efforts state transitions to a low-carbon future. Each year,the state issues a to fight climate change.The twice-annual California Climate Credit limited number of greenhouse gas emission allowances in line with provides ratepayers with their share of the benefits of California's California's goal of reducing its overall emissions to 40% below 1990 Cap-and-Trade Program,which requires large industries that emit levels by 2030. greenhouse gases to buy carbon pollution permits. A second credit in the same amount will appear on customers' The majority of these proceeds are split evenly across each residential October bills. household and qualifying small business.About 20%of the total Customers can call Pacific Power at 888-221-7070 for information proceeds are used for clean energy and energy efficiency programs, about their bill and can learn more about the California Climate administrative and outreach expenses and California Industry Credit at the CPUC website. Assistance to prevent leakage of emissions to other states. V CURRENTS APRIL 22,2024 2 SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK Lefveirlk (a *e C4* fllm* ckff"d We're in the final stretch, but there's still plenty of time to take the Earth Month Challenge. It's easy,fun and a great way to reduce your environmental impact—and maybe even win a prize! PacifiCorp is in friendly competition with MiclAmerican Energy and NV Energy to complete simple tasks that help us reduce waste and live more sustainably Earn points for each challenge activity you complete,and at the end of the month,the three employees with the most points at each business will choose a nonprofit to receive a generous donation. First place is a$1,000 donation,second place is$500 and third place is$250. There are also weekly challenge activities that add to your total points and put you in the running for weekly prizes! If you haven't logged in yet, don't wait! The challenge runs through April 30. ��gtv �� 1. Register for the Earth Month Challenge here. (Log in using your network credentials, then fill in the registration form and click Submit.) TAKE THE c4q&96 2. Choose your challenge activities from the list on the dashboard. 3. Complete each activity—including weekly challenges—and snap a photo or take a screenshot to share. 4. Upload a photo or screenshot to the dashboard for each activity you complete to earn points based on the level of difficulty. (Images are not required for activities Bookmark the Earth Month Challenge page, start completing under 10 points.) activities,track your progress and watch the leaderboard! Contact Stacey Davis, Chelsey Roth or Jackie Wetzsteon with any questions about the Earth Month Challenge. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES :. N4,(ac,wilt 4AM G�cP i4w sails Employees,customers and members of the public are invited to find / out how Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power are increasing e safety and reliability across our service area during wildfire season and year-round. Attend the online webinar to: • Hear how we're adapting to this new era of extreme weather in the areas of meteorology,wildfire mitigation and emergency Use the links below to register for any scheduled session. Once you management. register,you'll receive a Teams link to join the webinar. • Find out how we use advanced forecasting to put us ahead of Register for our Utah Wildfire Mitigation Webinar the weather,and hear about our ongoing work to strengthen Thursday,April 23, 3-4 p.m. MT (2-3 p.m. PT) the electrical grid. Register for our Washington Wildfire Mitigation Webinar • Learn how Public Safety Power Shutoffs, enhanced safety Tuesday,April 30, 2-3 p.m. PT (3-4 p.m. MT) settings and other operational practices work. Register for our Oregon Wildfire Mitigation Webinar • Get answers to your wildfire mitigation questions during Thursday, May 2, 2-3 p.m. PT (3-4 p.m. MT) a Q&A session. Can't make any of these sessions?You can watch our April 10 California Wildfire Mitigation Webinar any time at this link. CURRENTS I APRIL 22,2024 3 Reports about data breaches affecting trusted companies,schools, hospitals and government agencies seem to be in the news daily. These events are a stark reminder that our financial and personal information is always at risk online. In this month's security session, please join Scott Koontz, Berkshire t Hathaway Energy senior director of cybersecurity architecture,to learn five simple but effective practices for cybersecurity at home and what you can do to recover if your identity is stolen. Register for the webinar to add it to your calendar and receive a Teams invite for: q Tuesday, April 30 at 10 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. MT The training session will be recorded and posted on Journey to Excellence. Lw4 � &Afru: Cfftottf& fl4&&&"f What makes an effective meeting?What M365 tools can we use for meetings?What capabilities do Teams conference rooms have? Meetings are a core part of our workplace experience.Join this interactive virtual Lunch and Learn to explore and share strategies for effective meetings, including tips for making better use of Teams and conference room technologies Tuesday, April 30 at 11 a.m. PT/ 12 p.m. MT on Teams Register to add this session to your calendar! Information for an optional hands-on practice and demonstration time for those who want to test LCT 7 Willamette and Yakima rooms will be provided. Check out PacifiCorp Learning for additional resources and upcoming events. T t 7X_ � Ail I CURRENTS I APRIL 22,2024 4 C t4" co t"Vlaf ��o� ce�t� opts t�&ffi The Business Optimization and Innovation team invites you to join an upcoming session to learn how to utilize MaxValue and gain a better f understanding of scorecards. This course will guide you through the process of submitting your continuous improvement projects into MaxValue. It aims to capture the benefits of your efforts and innovative ideas and recognize you for your projects. Wednesday, May 8 at 10 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. MT Please click here to register and add this session to your calendar. PUTWe tPrSt4-O&V4 v&G"&Att 04 IBEW 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 apprenticeships in the electrical industry,which provide on-the-job training to become a journeyman electrical worker. J When:Tuesday, May 21 at 1:30 p.m. Where: Old Huntington Town Hall (40 North Main, Huntington, Utah) t,n+• y ail How:To be eligible to test on this date, pre-register by calling the IBEW Local 57 Union Hall at 801-270-5757. • The company will cover up to 2 hours of employee time to take the test. (Requires manager approval prior to test date.) • The company will cover the exam fee for current employees. • Contractors and others outside the company are required If you have questions, please contact your labor relations specialist. to pay the$100 exam fee to take the test. EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS RG 64W shop *rM9b y4c-wafo a Throughout April—Celebrate Diversity Month—we've been sharing videos that were presented at the BHE Executive Leadership Conference in December. In these videos, employee resource group leaders share insights on the objectives of their groups,the importance of diversity,equity and inclusion in the workplace,and the impact on the personal and professional growth of employees. Rachelle Hannon In our final video of the series, ERG leaders share how being part PacifiCorp, InspirAsian of an employee resource group has helped them find a sense of purpose,feel empowered, needed and valued within the company, If you haven't checked out the PacifiCorp and Berkshire Hathaway and able to bring their full,authentic selves to work. Energy ERGS, click here to learn about the different groups and how ERG Video: Best-of interviews you can get involved. CURRENTS I APRIL 22,2024 5 SAVE THE DATE MtfkY4 c W4 Of A/(W L&Wnewlf P460 1 The Utah Lineman's Rodeo will be held Saturday,June 8 at 3000 South Lester Street in Salt Lake City. It's a day full of competition and family fun! Come watch our industry's top teams compete against each other and feel the camaraderie of the trade. There will be food trucks,face painters, bounce houses and slides, and an all-day long raffle! Entry to the rodeo is free and is open to the public. Hope to see you there! - Competitors and volunteers needed! Utah Lineman's Rodeo organizers are looking for teams and individuals to compete in the rodeo.We also need numerous d volunteers to make the rodeo a success! - Competitors can register online at utahlinemansrodeo.com. Volunteers can contact one of the following people: •Jenny Tillotson, substation foreman, Rocky Mountain Power— 385-219-8315 •Jeralyn Pollock,service coordinator, Rocky Mountain Power— 801-220-6230 • IBEW Local 57 Main Office—801-270-5757 MAKE A DIFFERENCE uTci/fu emp qt Okk pr4V Rocky Mountain Power is sponsoring this year's Utah Pride festival j une 1-2.We'll have a booth inside the festival and we're looking for a big group of people to walk as a team and represent Rocky Mountain Power in the Pride Parade.All are welcome, including family and friends! -� Utah Pride is a celebration of love and hope with a mission to unite, empower and celebrate Utah's diverse LGBTQ community. X' We need up to 275 people to join the celebration,walk in the parade with the Rocky Mountain Power team, and show our support. ° The Pride Parade will be held Sunday,June 2 at 10 a.m. in downtown Salt Lake City. , } Please fill out this form to register and provide your T-shirt size. F . The deadline to register is May 10. If you have an questions, contact Abbie Rice DEI and community �• Y Y9 Y impact director. (Continued) CURRENTS I APRIL 22,2024 6 (Continued from previous page) do-i& Ptah Pow cttJw eru* Orcq�t Pacific Power is sponsoring and participating in the Juneteenth The parade starts in the morning at the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in Portland and we're looking for volunteers to join us! Elementary School located at 4906 NE 6th Ave.,and the parade route Every year,the Juneteenth Oregon celebrations begin with a is approximately 2 miles, ending at the festival at Lillis-Albina Park(N. parade,followed by an array of festivities including live music and Russell and N. Flint). entertainment, art,food, educational booths, cultural exhibitions, Please fill out this form to register and provide your T-shirt size. community resources and a children's play area. The deadline to register is May 17. Join the Pacific Power team for this joyful celebration of freedom on If you have any questions,contact Sam Hayden or Abbie Rice. Saturday,June 1S!We need people to walk in the Clara Peoples Freedom Trail Parade and help staff our booth at the festival. v � Y �PRIDI MN 2ik� Paci fiCorp and BHE colleagues gathered for last year's Juneteenth parade. PACIFICO '•wer 0 r� LEADERSHIP MESSAGE Oc- how&I/W, "&Of CPT nat � Team, You should have received an invitation to our next all- hands meeting, scheduled for Thursday, May 9. At this meeting, we'll continue our discussion of the company's financial stabilization strategy, focusing this time on legislative and regulatory efforts. woo* I'll take some time at the end of the meeting to answer your questions. Please email questions in advance to Internal Communications, and I'll try to answer the more common or frequently asked ones during our meeting. Cindy Crane Thanks in advance for your engagement. I look forward CEO and Chair SAFE & SECURE to our conversation. PacifiCorp PacifiCorp safety results as of 4/26/2024 • ' i> • : IN THE NEWS YTD ON TRACK? O&A,& 13 TARGET Last week,we not only celebrated Earth Day,we also celebrated our Blue Sky program's 28 24th birthday.With more than 138,000 active participants and 13.9 million megawatt- hours of renewable energy supported since the program's creation, Blue Sky is clearing the way to a brighter energy future. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS About Blue Sky Blue Sky is a simple, customizable opt-in program that allows Pacific Power and Rocky YTD ON TRACK? Mountain Power customers to match all or a portion of their electricity use with 14 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. In Oregon, participants also have the option to support fish habitat restoration TARGET projects in their state. 38 I:D (Continued) CURRENTS I APRIL 29,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) In 2023, support from Blue Sky participants made a lasting impact for With the help of a$156,623 grant funded by Blue Sky participants in our region: 2021,a solar array was installed on Chuck Austin Place that supplies more than 63%of the building's yearly electricity needs.The solar In 2023, over 138,000 Blue Sky array helps to reduce the costs of operating the facility, allowing the participants supported: organization to focus more on serving local veterans. Click here to read the case study and learn more about the lasting impact of this Blue Sky-funded project. �T)KA You can see some of the other Blue Sky-funded renewable energy projects located in Pacific Power communities here. 190219063 That's enough energy to power Bus canopy solar project boosts SLC school sustainability plan megawatt-hours of 101 ,538 A 500-panel, 200-kilowatt solar array, made possible with the help of a$180,000 grant funded by Blue Sky participants,was installed on top renewable energy, homes for a year. of a bus canopy at Salt Lake City School District's bus yard. © This installation generates 256,000 kilowatt-hours of renewable energy each year,and aids in the Salt Lake City School District's progress toward fulfilling a Sustainability Resolution created by "" students in the district. "" 367 Community-based renewable Ienergy projects funded since 2006. C 1r Tot - t Following are just a few of the successes we're celebrating and the JAR projects and initiatives Blue Sky participants are supporting in the — V program's 24th year. tg Affordable housing center receives recognition Chuck Austin Place in Yakima,Washington,was recently featured in a case study from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Policy Development and Research,which highlights the benefits the facility has had for formerly homeless veterans and their families. The district adopted the plan to achieve 100%clean-renewable electricity by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2040. Students from three district high schools collaborated to create the Sustainability Resolution that was presented to and approved unanimously by the Salt Lake City School District Board of Education. The solar-paneled bus canopy has the same greenhouse gas emissions a reduction impact as taking 40 passenger vehicles off the road.The electrical wiring is in place to install a second 200-kilowatt array on I another canopy.And the facility is equipped with charging stations for the district's all-electric buses. Lander senior center receives Blue Sky grant Thanks in part to a grant funded by Rocky Mountain Power's Blue Sky y� participants,the Lander Senior Center in Wyoming installed a solar array iJ and a charging station for the center's electric transportation vehicles. Chuck Austin Place is a 41-unit affordable housing development and The 65-panel solar array generates about 31%of the electricity services center for veterans located on the site of a former Marine the building consumes annually.The panels and charging stations Corps Armory. It includes amenities such as laundry rooms, raised combined have helped to reduce about$5,000 in annual operating garden beds, a veteran memorial wall and other valuable resources for costs for the center,allowing them to provide more low-cost services veterans and their families. to the community members relying on them for care every day. (Continued) CURRENTS I APRIL 29,2024 2 (Continued from previous page) Over the last 13 years,The Freshwater Trust has helped coordinate over$2 million in funds from Blue Sky Habitat participants,allowing them to make a significant impact with projects across the state. The Freshwater Trust recently spoke with Berit Kling,senior product manager for Pacific Power's Blue Sky renewable energy program, and published a profile on the partnership and Pacific Power's 0 environmental commitment. ® Click here to read the profile and learn more about the partnership and the people behind the Blue Sky Habitat option. Since 2006,support from Blue Sky participants have helped fund over 360 community-based renewable energy projects like the solar array and charging station at Lander Senior Center,which continue to make - a lasting impact for our region. Click here to learn more about the . community-based renewable energy projects the Blue Sky program 1.: has helped fund in our three Rocky Mountain Power states. Helping to restore native fish habitats in Oregon Thanks to Pacific Power's partnership with The Freshwater Trust, ` _ Blue Sky Habitat participants in Oregon fund local habitat restoration projects for native fish through an additional $2.50-per-month donation. 5. �k } ti 7 SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK cchw&& C4* fllm* choiff"(1 May 1 is the last day to enter activities and earn points in For Week 4,we're challenged to Reconnect with the natural world the Earth Month Challenge. and with colleagues by: Throughout April, PacifiCorp employees have been been in friendly • Taking a walk during lunch at work competition with MiclAmerican Energy and NV Energy to increase • Participating in a group volunteer event our sustainable living practices by completing simple tasks that help us • Planning a group volunteer event reduce our environmental impact. PacifiCorp has a solid lead in the Earth Month Challenge, but we'd Snap a photo of the activity and add it to your total in the Earth Month Challenge! love to see a powerful surge for a strong finish this week! Earn points for each activity you complete,and at the end of the challenge,the three employees with the most points at each business D Ak will choose a nonprofit to receive a generous donation. First place is a $1,000 donation,second place is$500 and third place is$250. There are also weekly challenge activities that add to your total points and put you in the running for weekly prizes!The weekly challenges are organized around the themes of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and TA K E T HEW* Reconnect.The PacifiCorp employees who earned the most points (and won cool prizes!) in the first three weekly changes are: Week 1 —Reduce—Robin Moore, Christine Liang and Heather Tuck — Week 2—Reuse—Jen Barnes,Tami Katzmarek and Robin Moore Week 3—Recycle—Matt Betts and Berit Kling (Continued) CURRENTS i APRIL 29,2024 3 (Continued from previous page) If you haven't logged in yet, it's not too late! The last day to submit challenge activities is May 1. 1. Register for the Earth Month Challenge here. (Log in using 4. Upload the photo or screenshot for each activity you complete your network credentials,then fill in the registration form to earn points based on the level of difficulty. (Images are not and click Submit) required for activities under 10 points) 2. Choose your challenge activities from the list on the dashboard. Contact Stacey Davis, Chelsey Roth or Jackie Wetzsteon with any 3. Complete each activity and snap a photo or take a screenshot questions about the Earth Month Challenge to share. EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS 96*&dilffawx. Myv" �P( qgraw&&M Join InspirAsian on Wednesday, May 15,at 9 a.m. PT/10 a.m. MT for their special May meeting featuring Dr.Yun Saksena presenting"Speaking up: Quacking Ducks vs. Squeaky Wheels:' Dr. Saksena will discuss ways that the Asian American and Pacific Islander community is working toward better representation in leadership positions and what we can do to help. Dr. Saksena serves as Associate Dean for Education, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the _ University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln, Nebraska. She serves on the American Dental Education Association's Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee and Continuing Education Advisory Committee. Dr. Saksena grew up in Melbourne,Australia,where her parents had emigrated from Hong Kong via England and Canada. Her mother and father are originally from the Guangzhou, China, ti region. She is a mother of three,and team director and coach for a youth mountain bike team. She is an avid cyclist and dog-lover. InspirAsian is a Berkshire Hathaway Energy employee resource group whose mission is to serve as a resource for employees and to help deliver on BHE's core principle of Employee Commitment by facilitating the development of an inclusive environment where Asian and Pacific Islander employees are welcomed,valued and thrive in our businesses. All are welcome to join by emailing InspirAsian@brkenergy.com or visiting their Viva Engage community. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Reports about data breaches affecting trusted companies,schools, hospitals and government agencies seem to be in the news daily. These events are a stark reminder that our financial and personal information is always at risk online. In this month's security session, please join Scott Koontz, Berkshire t Hathaway Energy senior director of cybersecurity architecture,to learn five simple but effective practices for cybersecurity at home and what you can do to recover if your identity is stolen. Register for the webinar to add it to your calendar and receive a Teams invite for: Tuesday, April 30 at 10 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. MT ~ The training session will be recorded and posted on Journey to Excellence. CURRENTS I APRIL 29,2024 4 Lw4 � JWru: Cfficcta& Meot"s What makes an effective meeting?What M365 tools can we use for meetings?What capabilities do Teams conference rooms have? Meetings are a core part of our workplace experience.Join this interactive virtual Lunch and Learn to explore and share strategies for effective meetings, including tips for making better use of Teams and conference room technologies p Tuesday, April 30 at 11 a.m. PT/ 12 p.m. MT on Teams Register to add this session to your calendar! Information for an optional hands-on practice and demonstration time for those who want to test LCT 7 Willamette and Yakima rooms will be provided. a� Check out PacifiCorp Learning for additional resources and _ upcoming events. c6t1vt4" &Mt"Vs &y40WMt&KCmf N ow �&6 The Business Optimization and Innovation team invites you to join an upcoming session to learn how to utilize MaxValue and gain a better understanding of scorecards. This course will guide you through the process of submitting EVA your continuous improvement projects into MaxValue. It aims to capture the benefits of your efforts and innovative ideas and recognize you for your projects. Wednesday, May 8 at 10 a.m. PT/11 a.m. MT ILL Please click here to register and add this session to your calendar. MAKE A DIFFERENCE UT" eflip 6tt(11hk 441 Rocky Mountain Power is sponsoring this year's Utah Pride festival une 1-2.We'll have a booth inside the festival and we're looking for a big group of people to walk as a team and represent Rocky Mountain Power in the Pride Parade.All are welcome, including family and friends! Utah Pride is a celebration of love and hope with a mission to unite, empower and celebrate Utah's diverse LGBTQ community. We need up to 275 people to join the celebration,walk in the parade with the Rocky Mountain Power team,and show our support. 117 The Pride Parade will be held Sunday,June 2 at 10 a.m. in downtown Salt Lake City. NEELI Please fill out this form to register and provide your T-shirt size. v . sib. The deadline to register is May 10. -� If you have any questions, contact Abbie Rice, DEI and community �• impact director. (Continued) CURRENTS I APRIL 29,2024 5 (Continued from previous page) do-i& Ptah Pow cttJw eru* Orcq�t Pacific Power is sponsoring and participating in the Juneteenth celebration in Portland and we're looking for volunteers to join us! Every year,the Juneteenth Oregon celebrations begin with a parade,followed by an array of festivities including live music and entertainment, art,food, educational booths, cultural exhibitions, community resources and a children's play area. fi Join the Pacific Power team for this joyful celebration of freedom on Saturday,June 1S!We need people to walk in the Clara Peoples Freedom Trail Parade and help staff our booth at the festival ', r The parade starts in the morning at the Martin Luther King Jr. P.- Elementary School located at 4906 NE 6th Ave., and the parade route is approximately 2 miles, ending at the festival at Lillis-Albina Park - (N. Russell and N. Flint). Please fill out this form to register and provide your T-shirt size. The deadline to register is May 17. If you have any questions, contact Sam Hayden or Abbie Rice. Poclficorp and BHE colleagues gathered for last years Juneteenth parade. stc�viGvtQG�S � v�S Pacific Power is sponsoring this year's March for Babies—a"Mother of a Movement" helping moms and babies get the best possible .� 1 start—and we're looking for volunteers to staff a table at the event's . Resource Fair,join the Pacific Power team at the March for Babies walk and/or donate to our team fundraising efforts. � y When: June 2 from 8:30 a.m.to 11 a.m. �`-- Where: Oaks Park(7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland) To help staff our Resource Fair table, contact Katie Mandzij by April 30. law MARCH To join the team or support the team with a donation,go to: MeFOR gpg� www.marchforbabies.org/team/pacificpower. A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT TO FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH OF ALL MOMS AND BABIES PACIFICORP. FOCUS ON WILDFIRE Pa W 0tf,7-1grqg4cs �a k4OV& fW0 May is National Wildfire Awareness Month With wildfires becoming more frequent and intense throughout our region, protecting the communities we serve while providing safe and reliable power is our highest priority. That's why we're making significant investments across our system to reduce wildfire risk • and be more resilient in the face of increasingly extreme weather conditions. The company has invested over$500 million in wildfire mitigation and plans to invest another$2 billion from 2024 to 2026 in efforts that will help keep our communities safe •"• and protect the electrical infrastructure that serves our customers. These investments are focused on improving our situational awareness, enhancing our operational practices and hardening the system. Situational awareness Thanks to 454 company-owned weather stations and our in-house meteorology team, PacifiCorp's entire service territory is monitored for weather conditions that SAFE & SECURE could lead to wildfire. Risk modeling that analyzes three decades of weather history PacifiCorp safety results as of plus current conditions helps us assess potential wildfire impacts and any actions 5/3/2024 needed to mitigate wildfire risk. • • 1, • : 1, YTD ON TRACK? 13 TARGET 28 ' VEHICLE ACCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? i 14 VIDEO:Click to see how PacifiCorp is investing in the latest technology and infrastructure to protect our customers and communities from wildfire risk. TARGET https://youtu.be/CDNipaOs6Zg 3 8 I:D (Continued) CURRENTS i MAY 6,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) Operational practices Finally,we may employ emergency de-energization when a wildfire In areas of high wildfire risk, our foresters have increased the encroaches near our assets or a Public Safety Power Shutoff in an frequency of their inspections.We're using aerial and ground patrols area experiencing extremely high-risk conditions. to identify potential hazards, removing hazardous trees before they System hardening can contact lines and expanding vegetation clearance to create safety Across our system,we are installing covered conductor to reduce buffers around our infrastructure. the likelihood of sparks,fire-resistant poles designed for resilience in For times when weather conditions increase the risk of wildfire,we're extreme conditions,aerial spacers that help protect power lines from installing innovative devices on our lines so we can respond remotely falling tree debris and other hazards,and undergrounding power lines more often, reducing the time it would take for crews to assemble where appropriate to protect them from extreme weather. and dispatch to a site. With these new capabilities in around-the-clock monitoring, We're also installing more sectionalizing devices that reduce outage operational practices to mitigate wildfire risk,and investments in impacts,allowing us, in the event of an emergency,to de-energize only our system,we're advancing safety today and building resilience and an affected portion of a line and impact as few customers as possible. reliability for years to come. Additionally,when wildfire risk is elevated,the company will place some of our system's protective equipment on more sensitive settings to reduce the risk of igniting a fire if a power line is contacted.These enhanced safety settings result in lines being de-energized within fractions of a second when interference is detected. IN THE NEWS P"gettv-orhictim cewitf *wip (Sof &Am Partnership signals focus on reliability and value for "This is a major piece of a truly collaborative effort to support electricity customers reliability and affordability for electricity customers by leveraging resource diversity and transmission connectivity across the footprint PacifiCorp became the first entity in the Western U.S.to formally of the Western grid.We now look forward to working with commit to a regional coordinated energy market by signing an additional valued partners in the West to take the next steps in a fully implementation agreement this week with the California Independent integrated regional market:' System Operator for its Extended Day-Ahead Market. The EDAM is a voluntary day-ahead electricity market designed to deliver significant reliability, economic and environmental benefits to balancing areas and utilities throughout the West.Tariff changes allowing the EDAM were approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in December, and the market is on track to become operational in 2026. l PacifiCorp was also the first to publicly announce its intent to join the EDAM in December 2022 to expand on benefits it currently realizes from participation in the ISO's real-time Western Energy Imbalance Market. "We are excited to formalize our agreement to become a participant in the EDAM," said Cindy Crane, PacifiCorp chief executive officer. 'A modern,coordinated day-ahead market in the West is vital to optimizing the region's energy resources so we can continue to provide reliable and affordable power to our 2 million electricity customers across six states." "The momentum we are seeing for participation in the EDAM is :3 very encouraging, and PacifiCorp's formal commitment brings better definition to the vision of a regional day-ahead electricity market," said { I Elliot Mainzer, president and CEO of CAISO. �.fr• (Continued) CURRENTS I MAY 6,2024 2 (Continued from previous page) The WEIM is a real-time energy market that was established by PacifiCorp and CAISO in 2014. It has produced about$5.5 billion in cumulative economic efficiencies and enhanced reliability by leveraging transmission connectivity and resource diversity across a broad geographical footprint covering 22 entities in 11 states.The market now represents 79%of the electricity load in the Western Interconnection. ` WEIM participation has delivered more than $819 million in savings to PacifiCorp customers. WEIM The WEIM optimizes the energy imbalances throughout the West by transferring energy between participants in 15-minute and 5-minute intervals throughout the day. The proposed EDAM builds on this real-time market by expanding to a high volume of resource commitments made a day in advance, unlocking even j greater market efficiencies and value. The PacifiCorp implementation agreement is a provision of the CAISO tariff and became effective upon signing by both parties on April 25. PacifiCorp is expected to begin participation in the EDAM EDAM' in spring 2026. Currently,four entities have informed CAISO of their interest in joining the EDAM: PacifiCorp,the Balancing Authority of Northern California, Portland General Electric and the Los Angeles Department 4% N of Water and Power.A fifth entity, Idaho Power, has indicated it is leaning toward the EDAM as its preferred day-ahead market. For more information,visit the newly launched EDAM webpage on the westerneim.com website. CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS CdqTW16&, 04M wtcww towl 41 A portable electric generator or a portable power station is an important part of any preparedness plan—especially for those who rely on life-sustaining medical equipment that's powered by electricity. That's why Pacific Power offers rebates for backup power devices—to help our customers prepare for emergencies and be resilient through power outages. Rebates are available to California customers for portable generators, power stations and batteries. In Oregon, rebates are available to medically qualified customers for portable electric generators, power stations and permanent standby generators. Visit pacificpower.net/generators to learn more about different types of backup power equipment and how to safely use them. Select California or Oregon in the drop-down menu to see the available Aportable electric generator or power station can be a valuable addition to your preparedness plan in backup power rebates. the event of a power outage. CURRENTS I MAY 6,2024 3 EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS 96&Affauwcl: �6 �I V join InspirAsian on Wednesday, May 15,at 9 a.m. PT/10 a.m. MT and father are originally from the for their special May meeting featuring Dr.Yun Saksena presenting Guangzhou, China, region. She is a "Speaking up: Quacking Ducl<s vs. Squeaky Wheels." mother of three,and team director and Dr. Saksena will discuss was that the Asian American and Pacific coach for a youth mountain bike team. Islander community is working toward better representation in She is an avid cyclist and dog-lover. leadership positions and what we can do to help. InspirAsian is a Berkshire Hathaway Gather for a watch party in room NTO 215L or LCT 7 Willamette Energy employee resource group or join the meeting online! whose mission is to serve as a resource for employees and to help Dr. Saksena serves as Associate Dean for Education, Diversity, Equity deliver on BHE's core principle of and Inclusion at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College Employee Commitment by facilitating of Dentistry in Lincoln, Nebraska. She serves on the American Dental the development of an inclusive environment where Asian and Pacific Education Association's Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Islander employees are welcomed,valued and thrive in our businesses. and Continuing Education Advisory Committee. Dr. Saksena grew up in Melbourne,Australia,where her parents had All are welcome to join by emailing InspirAsian@brkenergy.com emigrated from Hong Kong via England and Canada. Her mother or visiting their Viva Engage community. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES CqVA4A" C4MtM"_af &VVr6yanMt&(fCfA The Business Optimization and Innovation team invites you to join an !� upcoming session to learn how to utilize MaxValue and gain a better understanding of scorecards. tl This course will guide you through the process of submitting your continuous improvement projects into MaxValue. It aims to capture the benefits of your efforts and innovative ideas and recognize you for your projects. Wednesday, May 8 at 10 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. MT _ Please click here to register and add this session to your calendar. r (IJAIte; tut e a4 M GI°ii A41(1 & IBEW 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 apprenticeships in the electrical industry,which provide on-the-job training to become a journeyman electrical worker. When:Tuesday, May 21 at 1:30 p.m. Where: Old Huntington Town Hall (40 North Main, Huntington, Utah) How:To be eligible to test on this date, pre-register by calling _ the IBEW Local 57 Union Hall at 801-270-5757. • The company will cover up to 2 hours of employee time to take the test. (Requires manager approval prior to test date) j • The company will cover the exam fee for current employees. I • Contractors and others outside the company are required ' to pay the$100 exam fee to take the test. If you have questions, please contact your labor relations specialist. :. CURRENTS I MAY 6,2024 4 LW4 fllwfu: 0144M ldl Join this hybrid Lunch and Learn, Regulation 101,to learn more - S `f about what it means to be a regulated utility. Shelley McCoy, revenue requirements director,will explore some of the rules and regulations that must be followed and the lifecycle of a rate case filing. Thursday, May 23 at 11 a.m. PT/ 12 p.m. MT on Teams or in person in LCT 7 Rogue. Click here to register and add the Regulation 101 session to your calendar! Check out PacifiCorp Learning for additional resources and upcoming events. IT UPDATE V P 9txf&wf Nod4wf&fappotpob� mpg f4 On Friday, May 10 from 5 p.m. until Saturday, May 11 at 5 p.m. PT (6 p.m.to 6 p.m. MT), SAP Business Warehouse Production (ABAP and Java) will be unavailable for the deployment of support packs. All batch jobs and reports associated with the SAP BW Production system will be placed on hold during this time. Please plan your activities accordingly. If you have questions or need help, contact the BHE Service Desk at 503-813-5555 or 801-220-5555. MAKE A DIFFERENCE UT0i4Uempqt(t1PWIV Rocky Mountain Power is sponsoring this year's Utah Pride festival une 1-2.We'll have a booth inside the festival and we're looking for a big group of people to walk as a team and represent Rocky Mountain y Power in the Pride Parade.All are welcome, including family and friends! Utah Pride is a celebration of love and hope with a mission to unite, empower and celebrate Utah's diverse LGBTQ community. -, We need up to 275 people to join the celebration,walk in the parade _,Iy yt with the Rocky Mountain Power team, and show our support. �� + The Pride Parade will be held Sunday,June 2 at 10 a.m. in downtown Salt Lake City. Please fill out this form to register and provide your T-shirt size. The deadline to register is May 10.If you have any questions, contact Abbie Rice, DEI and community \• impact director. CURRENTS I MAY 6,2024 5 wow a4 kka Pacific Power is sponsoring this year's March for Babies—a"Mother of a Movement" helping moms and babies get the best possible start—and we're looking for volunteers to staff a table at the event's Resource Fair,join the Pacific Power team at the March for Babies walk and/or donate to our team fundraising efforts. When: June 2 from 8:30 a.m.to 11 a.m. Where: Oaks Park(7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland) AL Alk, MARCH To help staff our Resource Fair table, contact Katie Mandzij oR BABIES by April 30. I MOTHER OF I MOVEMENT To join the team or support the team with a donation,go to: www.marchforbabies.org/team/pacificpower. TO FIGHT FORTHE HEALTH OF ALL NOMSAND BABIEB Pacific Power is proud to sponsor the Rose Festival junior Parade, , which runs through the heart of our Portland service area.We're looking for co-workers and kids to walk in the parade with the Pacific -rR�— g Power crew and celebrate our community's kids! EMPowerin ass } When: Wednesday,June 5, 1-3 p.m. Kids 0 presented by Pacific Power Where: Portland's Hollywood District 1—w— .: Junrcir Learn more here: Rose Festival Junior Parade — parade Please contact Bob Gravely to sign up. -- ja-ilu podfilo pet'ja gtJWM* �' owl Pacific Power is sponsoring and participating in the Juneteenth celebration in Portland and we're looking for volunteers to join us! Every year,the Juneteenth Oregon celebrations begin with a — parade,followed by an array of festivities including live music and entertainment,art,food,educational booths,cultural exhibitions, - community resources and a children's play area. f join the Pacific Power team for this joyful celebration of freedom on r Saturday,June 15!We need people to walk in the Clara Peoples Freedom Trail Parade and help staff our booth at the festival. The parade starts in the morning at the Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School located at 4906 NE 6th Ave.,and the parade route -is approximately 2 miles, ending at the festival at Lillis-Albina Park PadfiCorp and BHE colleagues gathered for last year's Juneteenth parade. (N. Russell and N. Flint). The deadline to register is May 17. Please fill out this form to register and provide your T-shirt size. If you have any questions, contact Sam Hayden or Abbie Rice. PACIFICORP 0 FOCUS ON WILDFIRE tl)4�& sW sets May is National Wildfire Awareness Month Even as electric utilities partner with federal, state and local agencies and Tribes to plan and prepare for the upcoming wildfire season, preparedness is a year-round effort,and everyone has a part to play when it comes to readiness. PacifiCorp hosted a wildfire awareness month kickoff event in Portland, Oregon, on May 1 to preview the upcoming wildfire season and help encourage customers, communities and employees to adopt a preparedness mindset. In Oregon and elsewhere in the West, a hotter and drier summer than normal is expected, but residents throughout wildfire-prone regions can take steps to prepare and help reduce potential risks and impacts. • Stay in the know Customers can take steps to make sure they receive wildfire-related information. • Contact Pacific Power at 1-888-221-7070 or log in to their account at SAFE & SECURE PacificPower.net and make sure all contact information is current. That way, the PacifiCorp safety results as of company can send alerts and messages. 5/10/2024 • In addition to having a back-up plan with medical providers, customers who rely on electricity to store medication or operate medical equipment at home • ' � • : should enroll in Pacific Power's Medical Certificate Program to receive proactive communications about outages. YTD ON TRACK? • Visit Oregon Alert to find your local alert system. Provide current contact details 15 and sign up for wildfire-related alerts. TARGET 28 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? 14 TARGET ' ,,PACIFIC POWER 38 Allen Berreth,vice president of transmission and distribution operations,addresses journalists,employees and community members during a wildfire awareness event in Portland,Oregon. (Continued) CURRENTS I MAY 13,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) Create a defensible space • Businesses should prepare to minimize disruptions, keep employees just as we're clearing vegetation away from power lines, it's important safe and protect equipment. Outage kits should include flashlights for individuals and families to create defensible spaces around their or camp lights for all areas, including restrooms, battery-powered homes and properties. or hand-crank radios for information; battery-powered fans; extra ZONE 1:The 30-foot area closest to your home should contain only batteries; car chargers for cell phones and electric devices; bottled low-growing plants such as annual flowers, succulents and well-tended water;and emergency phone numbers. lawns, providing less fuel for a potential wildfire. Have a plan ZONE 2: Between 30 and 100 feet from your home, stick to well- ' Consider options to relocate with a friend,family member or spaced trees and shrubs, and islands of vegetables surrounded by shelter, especially if a medical condition, medication or equipment noncombustible materials. requires electricity. ZONE 3: Beyond 100 feet, reduce fire fuel by thinning and pruning • Businesses should communicate their outage response plans to key trees and other vegetation. employees, plan for workarounds to computers and cash registers, and make a plan to bypass electronic door locks. Zone 00 • Homes and businesses should consider buying backup generators. Beyond 100 feet,reduce fire fuel by thinning Information on how to operate them safely is available on and prunng trees and other vegetation. Pacific Power's website. .. .area . - • Make a plan for watering livestock if well pumps are without power. well-tendedonly low-growing plants and • Know how to open and close electric garage doors Zone 2:30-50 ft and security gates. Between 30 and 100 feet stick to well-spaced trees and shrubs surrounded by noncombustible materials. • Learn how to protect home and business electronics and appliances against data loss and surge damage when power is restored. Make an outage kit Customers and employees can visit our wildfire safety webpages • Prepare a home outage kit in the event wildfire leads to a power (Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power) for resources and outage. Be sure to include shelf-stable food;water for people, pets information including an outage preparation checklist for residential and livestock; necessary medications;flashlights; batteries;and solar and business customers,an interactive map outlining potential or car chargers for electric devices. Keep ice packs or frozen water public safety power shutoff areas and the company's 2024 Wildfire in the freezer to help keep food cold until ice is available. Mitigation Plan. Wildfire information resources are also available in each of our service states: California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah,Washington and Wyoming. P"§&o PM,� MULCCA [A)A 669 o& S C& tv&Our& 4ui Pacific Power has embarked on a series of community forums in SAFETY ITY AWARENESS towns across Oregon to increase wildfire awareness and provide __ information on the company's mitigation plan.At these events, local residents come together to enjoy free meals while hearing about how Pacific Power's wildfire mitigation efforts are increasing safety and Ativuccetl foM1mug reliability during wildfire season and year-round. The first forums took place May 7 and 8 in Medford and Coos Bay. Community members, including elected officials,came out to learn ® \ about the company's wildfire mitigation planning in Oregon while j I "I'll lill�- I FIT asking questions of Pacific Power representatives. _ Nora Yotsov,director of emergency management,and Chester Lampkin,meteorologist,speak with (Continued) community members in front of Pacific Power's wildfire mitigation exhibit. CURRENTS I MAY 13,2024 2 (Continued from previous page) Among the topics covered by presenters were ways the company is I " 1 °` adapting to an era of growing extreme weather, addressed by experts in meteorology,wildfire mitigation and emergency management.Also t discussed were the advanced forecasting methods and technologies that put Pacific Power ahead of the weather and ongoing work to y dq rai m.T.1tjAct. yO1 strengthen the electrical grid. „„��„„�m Of significant importance to communities across Oregon and the - 0 West are plans by Pacific Power—and other utilities—to take °a Ero,,, zz necessary measures, based on a wealth of data and coordination with '���" ot � local emergency managers,that include shutting off the power to help Fyb�vn6�x Mpy �Fp ensure public safety and the well-being of first responders. Public Safety Power Shutoffs,enhanced safety settings and emergency de-energization of powerlines represent ways to help • �:� m, �' , safeguard communities during elevated wildfire conditions,and because they may involve power being turned off for limited periods, the company works to explain them comprehensively to customers. As we head further into wildfire season, Pacific Power is looking forward to further community events around Oregon during May Employees can see the full list events online and are invited to join and June. upcoming forums in person or via live stream. IN THE NEWS ARM P&gtWqgq)lll rm4w 143C w 4m i4v od"ta bm"s The Western Energy Imbalance Market's cumulative benefits rose to $5.49 billion during the first three months of this year, including$819 million for PacifiCorp,which is passed on to the company's customers. Paget Sound POWe ex Energy The market also demonstrated the value of regional coordination early Seattle in the year by helping maintain system reliability during a January cold City Light- -. snap that stressed grid conditions in the Northwest. TPOWer Avista During the first quarter of 2024,the WEIM's 22 participants realized Avangrid' P L Northwestern $436 million in benefits including 74 million for PacifiCorp,that PortlondPowerlle ifMarket g$ p' General Administration reduce expenses for those utilities and their customers.The efficient Electric Idaho 'transfer of power across a broad and diverse footprint helped meetPacifiCorp Power demand in the Pacific Northwest during extreme cold weather operator NV PacifiCor �California ISO conditions January 13-15. Energy transfers from California and the BANC Energy EIM entiySouthwest provided valuable assistance to those areas that were Active participant Turlock strained due to heightened demand for electricity. Irngatio District The WEIM,a real-time electricity market launched in 2014, enables California participating entities to buy and sell power close to the time electricity ISo / Los Angeles ' is generated and consumed. Using state-of-the art technology,the Dept.of Arizona Public Service Wafer&Power market finds and delivers lowest-cost resources to meet immediate Salt River Public Service WAPA Desert/ / Project Company of power needs and manages congestion on transmission lines to Southwest maintain grid reliability. Tucson Electric Meanwhile, PacifiCorp continues to plan for membership in the Power El Paso upcoming Extended Day-Ahead Market,which will magnify the Electric benefits of Western market collaboration, after formally committing to the EDAM this month. The Western Energy Imbalance Market's geographic footprint and its benefits to customers extend across the West and into Canada. CURRENTS I MAY 13,2024 3 EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS 96&Affam,,: A 6 �I join InspirAsian on Wednesday, May 15,at 9 a.m. PT/10 a.m. MT for their special May meeting featuring Dr.Yun Saksena presenting "Speaking up: Quacking Ducl<s vs. Squeaky Wheels." Dr. Saksena will discuss ways that the Asian American and Pacific Islander community is working toward better representation in leadership positions and what we can do to help. Gather for a watch party in room NTO 215L or LCT 7 Willamette ' or join the meeting online! Dr. Saksena serves as Associate Dean for Education, Diversity, Equity - J and Inclusion at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln, Nebraska. She serves on the American Dental Education Association's Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee and Continuing Education Advisory Committee. Dr. Saksena grew up in Melbourne,Australia,where her parents had emigrated from Hong Kong via England and Canada. Her mother and father are originally from the Guangzhou, China, region. She is a mother of three,and team director and coach for a youth mountain bike team. She is an avid cyclist and dog-lover. InspirAsian is a Berkshire Hathaway Energy employee resource group whose mission is to serve as a resource for employees and to help deliver on BHE's core principle of Employee Commitment by facilitating the development of an inclusive environment where Asian and Pacific All are welcome to join by emailing InspirAsian@brkenergy.com Islander employees are welcomed,valued and thrive in our businesses. or visiting their Viva Engage community. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES tIr- 1 tu t0-aaal W a4tt(I t IBEW 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 ' apprenticeships in the electrical industry,which provide on-the-job training to become a journeyman electrical worker. When:Tuesday, May 21 at 1:30 p.m. Where: Old Huntington Town Hall (40 North Main, Huntington, Utah) _ How:To be eligible to test on this date, pre-register by calling the IBEW Local 57 Union Hall at 801-270-5757. !I jCl • The company will cover up to 2 hours of employee time to take the test. (Requires manager approval prior to test date) FP • The company will cover the exam fee for current employees. 4 • Contractors and others outside the company are required to pay the$100 exam fee to take the test. \ If you have questions, please contact your labor relations specialist. CURRENTS I MAY 13,2024 4 LW4 f twfu: 0144M 1dl join this hybrid Lunch and Learn, Regulation 101,to learn more about what it means to be a regulated utility. -- it Shelley McCoy, revenue requirements director,will explore some of the rules and regulations that must be followed and the lifecycle of a - rate case filing. Thursday, May 23 at 11 a.m. PT/ 12 p.m. MT on Teams or in person in LCT 7 Rogue. Click here to register and add the Regulation 101 session to your calendar! Check out PacifiCorp Learning for additional resources and upcoming events. MAKE A DIFFERENCE i t` ACIV tkp (a wag 04 W&a Pacific Power is sponsoring this year's March for Babies—a"Mother of a Movement" helping moms and babies get the best possible start—and we're looking for volunteers to staff a table at the event's Resource Fair,join the Pacific Power team at the March for Babies walk and/or donate to our team fundraising efforts. When: June 2 from 8:30 a.m.to 11 a.m. Where: Oaks Park(7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland) To help staff our Resource Fair table, contact Katie Mandzij MARCH by April 30. FOR gpg� To join the team or support the team with a donation,go to: I MOTHER OF I MOVEMENT www.marchforbabies.org/team/pacificpower. TO FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH OF ALL MOMS AND BABIES Pacific Power is proud to sponsor the Rose Festival junior Parade, , which runs through the heart of our Portland service area.We're looking for co-workers and kids to walk in the parade with the Pacific Power crew crew and celebrate our community's kids! Empoweriz47 ° When: Wednesday,June 5, 1-3 p.m. Kids presented by Pacific Power <.•FreCMry.`r _ Where: Portland's Hollywood Districtrz� Jtlstivr parade . Learn more here: Rose Festival junior Parade =� Please contact Bob Gravely to sign up. CURRENTS I MAY 13,2024 5 V OM ec& MCM&M POW c6t .► ._ _ ,�,•1 .. (TMArlte /l1/CUl au tiv/'- SWLt�d - RIS: Rocky Mountain Power is sponsoring this year's Juneteenth celebration in North Salt Lake, Utah. Employees,family and friends CELE&RATE are invited to join the festivities at Legacy Park,which will feature JUNETEEOTH WITH US lip, performances,food trucks, raffles and vendors. — •. T.- ug ,P•,�JUN10 5-8PM naownooN Stop by the Rocky Mountain Power table, and check out an exhibit on wheels provided by the Utah Black History Museum. .•gs so When: Monday,June 10, 5-8 p.m. ��;� PR' Where: Legacy Park, 1140 W 1100 N `' ! North Salt Lake, Utah rl r —_� RO r IMbank UT Pacific Power is sponsoring and participating in the Juneteenth celebration in Portland and we're looking for volunteers to join us! Every year,the Juneteenth Oregon celebrations begin with a Y It grade,followed b an array of festivities including live music and P Y Y g entertainment,art,food,educational booths,cultural exhibitions, community resources and a children's play area. Join the Pacific Power team for this joyful celebration of freedom on Y help P Peoples Saturday,June 15!We need people to walk in the Clara Peo Freedom Trail Parade and staff our booth at the festival. The parade starts in the morning at the Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School located at 4906 NE 6th Ave.,and the parade route is approximately 2 miles, ending at the festival at Lillis-Albina Park pocifiCorp and BHE colleagues gathered for last year's Juneteenth parade. (N. Russell and N. Flint). The deadline to register is May 17. Please fill out this form to register and provide your T-shirt size. If you have any questions, contact Sam Hayden or Abbie Rice. Featured photo Thanks to Cody Malloy, line foreman with Albany crew operations,for this week's featured photo! Click on the masthead to see the full photo showing Nathan Gard on the pole, Scott Otto and Matthew Battelle on the ground and Connor Bland in the bucket as they repaired wire after a storm in Turner, Oregon. PACIFICORP 0 FOCUS ON WILDFIRE ycf� f�&&�&actVM fqN WV4 49"ft tij4(a& May is National Wildfire Awareness Month Because the safety of our customers and communities is our top priority, PacifiCorp • has procedures in place that guide how we operate during periods of elevated fire risk conditions—such as when hot, dry weather combines with gusting winds. Enhanced Safety Settings To start,when elevated risk conditions exist,we activate enhanced safety settings on our •... equipment.These settings ensure our power lines are de-energized within fractions of a second if interference is detected, reducing the chance of a potential fire ignition. Learn more by watching the video below: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWlDxp8N5BI) SAFE & SECURE PacifiCorp safety results as of 5/10/2024 YTD ON TRACK? . 4 16 r-r iff r'• TARGET 28 VEHICLEWatch on 0YOUTUbe ACCIDENTS Emergency De-energization YTD ON TRACK? In addition to adopting a preventative mindset through the use of enhanced safety 1 .5 settings,we keep an eye on active conditions near our infrastructure.We closely monitor any wildfires burning near our equipment, including power lines, poles and substations. If TARGET a fire gets close to our equipment,we will take measures to safeguard against its potential �� impact through a targeted,emergency de-energization. I:D (Continued) CURRENTS I MAY 20,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) Learn more about how we reduce wildfire risk: A PSPS is a preventative measure for use during periods of the (https://youtu.be/_D74RX11O14) greatest wildfire risk,when power lines are de-energized to help ensure public safety.The decision to implement a shutoff is based on extreme weather and area conditions, including high wind speeds, low humidity and critically dry fuels.The process also incorporates input from local public safety partners. If a PSPS is enacted, PacifiCorp sends notifications to customers Il through phone,text and email—before, during and after a shutoff Oevent—in order to keep customers and stakeholders informed. As wildfire risk in the Western U.S. continues to grow, helping to safeguard our communities is more important than ever.Together " they represent one part of our growing investments in wildfire mitigation,which will reach $2.5 billion in 2026. Learn more about our wildfire safety plans and programs on the Public Safety Power Shutoff websites of Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power. If you want to share further information with customers or neighbors,a list of And finally,as also described in the above video,we're ready to carry resources available to customers can be found on the intranet. out what's known as a Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS. IN THE NEWS PflIP Wag"W"&Wmtf&C4Oa tM6A1q"' 1Af 2024 QW4 Rocky Mountain Power's emergency management team has been v ■ 7 / , honored with the 2024 Exceptional Private Partner in Emergency Management Award by the Utah Emergency Management Association. This recognition underscores Rocky Mountain Power's unwavering commitment to safety and collaboration within our communities. Through proactive measures and close coordination with county d �' emergency managers statewide,the company has set a high standard for private-public partnerships. t Irk RMP's efforts to implement advanced safety protocols, particularly in wildfire preparedness and response planning, have been recognized l . for their foresight and effectiveness. Involving emergency managers in planning processes helps ensure readiness for any potential emergencies. The award ceremony took place at the annual UEMA Conference in St. George, Utah, on May 9, 2024, marking a proud moment for the -T Rocky Mountain Power emergency management team. This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the dedication and hard work of each team member.All employees can also join together to continue prioritizing safety and collaboration as we strive to make a positive impact in our communities.A special congratulations to Wade Skinner, Brett Myers and Chad Monroe for Wade Skinner,Rocky Mountain Power emergency management program manager,receives the their hard work and this recognition b UEMA. Exceptional Private Partner in Emergency Monogement Award from Kathryn McMullin,director of g Y emergency management in Summit County,Utah,and president of UEMA. CURRENTS I MAY 20,2024 2 • Fj tra, �ire. e. • ■r■■r■rp■i rr■prrSr ?" J II '��/ tR�\� /I _ � ���iiiiiiv��a��ii��u.r1■I i I�// I �� C■�■r'"irGiiiiie■ion ,�nii■r �iiiriiiii.On I •u.■�■ of- fir nuuo■i �w II I 1 I l 1l�»� �CvcrM piiiiuiiii i i 1[I 01 ra �r r* al War iii I l■■rrrrr�171 � � ■■u u■r 1 !rl riir■■e■ � 7�1 ���1 F ■■ ,i r■ u■n■a : �Ir R a-�rrr■urn■■ rr e -r ��a•� 7,g`■6 I'M Ilr i C ■■r�� err � is � ■■u■.•yyYo- ■■[■ �11�i n II . nor unit lV ���_ - J� AR rG_ r ' I'!ir, le mit ere■ - �� r a■eeo- �--- � I --- 3■7Le■ , am "Jaw F �,^ � vveoo■I j � � on se.a■se el _ r o•ere■••I eras■■rei _- il. — rrene■rer. i I � ► _ ese■r■ee�, —_ _ 1 1 SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK co"rea&tm, *& com film-M Ch6&4& fv"kw We have winners! The Earth Month Challenge was a huge success, We asked each of the top three winners from Pacific Power and thanks to all the efforts and activities of employees across the from Rocky Mountain Power to tell us about one new activity they company who participated.Those who racked up the most points completed during the challenge, or one they were newly inspired by. secured donations for nonprofits of their choice, and here they are in They also told us about the nonprofit they chose to receive a prize their own words. donation (ranging from $250 to$1,000), and why. Seth Byce, senior business systems analyst, Portland, Oregon— 3,694 points "I've been environmentally conscious since I was little, so the challenge was nothing new in the way of activities. I've been taking up an increasing interest in gardening and landscaping over the last few years. "My donation will go to the Nature Conservancy—it is the Earth Month Challenge after all.Also, my grandfather was a member." r- Robert Gipple, performance engineer, Hunter Plant, Utah—3,694 points "It was a lot of fun going through the listed activities and realizing how much of the way we live day in and day out has an effect. Most of the activities on the list are things we as a family do regularly as part of living simply. For me the most inspiring activities were focusing on passing the message of being good stewards to our kids.We always focus on being outside with them and they have loved helping to plan out and plant our new gardens. "I asked for the donation to go to Access Fund. I've done some volunteer work with them in the past and have always supported their goal of establishing and maintaining access to climbing areas throughout the country.Their work also benefits hikers and backpackers by helping to maintain and improve trail networks near climbing areas:" Elizabeth Parkhurst, administrative services coordinator, Portland, Oregon— 3,241 points "It was fun trying to stay Earth-conscious while traveling. I made sure to bring all my reusable items like bags,water bottles and cutlery. +•� Also, recycling on the go was fun too! �� '�� "For my donation, I have chosen Schoolhouse Supplies. I had the pleasure of volunteering with them during the school supply drive last year. I think it is very important to support teachers, so they can focus �. on teaching our children, as they are the future!" r (Continued) _ CURRENTS I MAY 20,2024 4 Anne Prihoda, load forecast specialist, — Nowto Glow Mulhlooms on yoga i Complete mowlation Waii a-Vill Portland, Oregon— 1,865 points ATING •. LIONS smgng NeNN-Th.Mgwt Ntmai s plant On Ean6> "One new activity I completed was the creation of my YouTube = playlist, 'PNW Sustainability; in which I shared videos of some of my Gnat B.gt.saipn Coekllq-orW.Bwa sate favorite wild foraged edible plants and information on gardening tips PNW Sustainabitity = specific to our cooler maritime climate in the Pacific Northwest. It also includes things I am currently doing with my garden,such as how- —dr (TM Noftthweat FwaW)Ep.6 T im6N6mry to videos on adding fungi to urban gardening by propagating shitake, portobella or other mushrooms. Now`°B.od STRONG HIngeE Hoop Hous"'or PalseE Bads "I have chosen Walama Restoration Project for my donation because =G NoafAan CbdNu Haw to Harvest Wik Stinging NMlkz I Hamwnic Atts they are dedicated to environmental stewardship and biological diversity through education and habitat restoration." Matt Betts, associate environmental analyst, Salt Lake City, Utah—1,631 points "My favorite activities were the Arbor Day tree planting activities. Our RMP Sustainability Team did a tree planting activity at South Jordan City and my scout troop did another one the next day for h Riverton City. In this photo, I am holding the top of an oak tree while the arborist removes the wire and burlap around the root ball at the South Jordan Arbor Day event. Both activities were a lot of fun and I used what I learned to plant a new fruit tree in my backyard. "I have chosen Utah Food Bank as the charity to receive my donation. I have enjoyed working with them in the past doing Scouting for Food drives. My daughter volunteered there to get her volunteer hours for her nursing application and my niece currently works for them.They are a great organization that helps a lot of people" Heather Tuck, customer service trainer, Portland, Oregon—1,345 points "I was most inspired by researching plastic alternatives. I have been using glass food containers for several years, but the lids are starting to get brittle and break, so I am left with a bunch of plastic that I don't think can be recycled. I discovered metal containers that are 100% recyclable and will be replacing broken glass containers with metal as I need them. "The non-profit I had the funds to go to is Project Lemonade. I feel very strongly about what they do in support of the foster youth in our area, plus we already have a supportive relationship with them and I want to keep that going" CURRENTS I MAY 20,2024 5 HEALTH AND WELLNESS hxk4 ors 11,61s FIVE WAYS TO PRIORITIZE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH With today's rapid pace of life, personal wellness can often fall by the wayside. It's important to take the time to care for our bodies and our minds. Keep reading for five ways to prioritize physical and mental health. 1. Stand up and move around throughout your workday. If you have a sedentary job,getting up and walking around for five minutes each hour of your workday could lift your mood, combat lethargy and even dull hunger pangs, according to a study from the International journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Plus,when you get up and walk around,you're giving 4. Utilize our Employee Assistance Program. Stress and your eyes a much-needed break from screens. anxiety in your work or personal life can impact your mental 2. Use your lunch break to eat and stay hydrated.The health. Remember that it's okay to ask for help or support when temptation to skip lunch is strong when work piles up. But you needed. PacifiCorp's Employee Assistance Program offers free, need the proper fuel to be able to function well. Make sure you're confidential services on a wide range of issues This resource nourishing your body by eating right and drinking plenty of water. can help you manage stress levels, as well as cope with work or 3. Prioritize your sleep. Stress can often contribute to sleepless personal life changes. nights.While fatigue isn't always avoidable,there are ways you 5. Use your PTO when you need it. If you are feeling close to can focus on getting better sleep, including keeping a consistent burnout or just need time away, use your paid time off. It's there sleep schedule and establishing a bedtime routine. for a reason. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PuTrl(; A/ft C Mao I vi'l/&W&tt(AN IBEW 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 ` apprenticeships in the electrical industry,which provide on-the-job training to become a journeyman electrical worker. When:Tuesday, May 21 at 1:30 p.m. Where: Old Huntington Town Hall (40 North Main, Huntington, Utah) _ How:To be eligible to test on this date, pre-register by calling the IBEW Local 57 Union Hall at 801-270-5757. • The company will cover up to 2 hours of employee time to take the test. (Requires manager approval prior to test date) • The company will cover the exam fee for current employees. - • Contractors and others outside the company are required to pay the$100 exam fee to take the test. If you have questions, please contact your labor relations specialist. CURRENTS I MAY 20,2024 6 LW4 f twfu: 0144M 1dl Join this hybrid Lunch and Learn, Regulation 101,to learn more about what it means to be a regulated utility. it Shelley McCoy, revenue requirements director,will explore some of - the rules and regulations that must be followed and the lifecycle of a - rate case filing. Thursday, May 23 at 11 a.m. PT/ 12 p.m. MT on Teams or in person in LCT 7 Rogue. Click here to register and add the Regulation 101 session to your calendar! Check out PacifiCorp Learning for additional resources and upcoming events. MAKE A DIFFERENCE ACIV tkp (a wag 04 W&a Pacific Power is sponsoring this year's March for Babies—a"Mother �•r• i'i of a Movement" helping moms and babies get the best possible start—and we're looking for volunteers to staff a table at the event's Resource Fair,join the Pacific Power team at the March for Babies walk and/or donate to our team fundraising efforts. 1 When: June 2 from 8:30 a.m.to 11 a.m. Where: Oaks Park(7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland) To help staff our Resource Fair table, contact Katie Mandzij MARCH by April 30. IWILIDfO"BABIES To join the team or support the team with a donation,go to: I MOTHER OF I MOVEMENT www.marchforbabies.org/team/pacificpower. TO FIGHT FORTHE HEALTH OF ALL MOMS AND RABIES u Pacific Power is proud to sponsor the Rose Festival Junior Parade, which runs through the heart of our Portland service area.We're looking for co-workers and kids to walk in the parade with the Pacific Power crew and celebrate our community's kids! Empowering ° When: Wednesday,June 5, 1-3 p.m. Kids presented by Pacific Power <.•FreCMry.`r _ Where: Portland's Hollywood Districtrz� j Jtlstivr parade . Learn more here: Rose Festival junior Parade =� Please contact Bob Gravely to sign up. CURRENTS I MAY 20,2024 7 UT" ecoilI Inemt" pmlla 0it arN� s LL UTWAeelfuth m(lofiffi StffLoAd =- - Res. Rocky Mountain Power is sponsoring this year's Juneteenth celebration in North Salt Lake, Utah. Employees,family and friends CELE&RATE are invited to join the festivities at Legacy Park,which will feature JUNETEEOTH WITH US lip performances,food trucks, raffles and vendors. — •. „„E JuN 10 5-8PM IHO W MOON Stop by the Rocky Mountain Power table, and check out an exhibit on wheels provided by the Utah Black History Museum. .aws When: Monday,June 10, 5-8 p.m. PR'oor- SO Where: Legacy Park, 1140 W 1100 N `' ! North Salt Lake, Utah E. r RO 1= i�bank - s UTOW P"if& pollial (a PK#04 Pk4l Pacific Power is sponsoring this year's Portland Pride waterfront The Pride Parade will be held Sunday,July 21 at 11 a.m. in festival and parade,July 20-21!We'll have a booth at the festival along downtown Portland. the riverwalk, and we're looking for a big group of people to walk Please fill out this form to register and provide your T-shirt size. as a team and represent Pacific Power in the Pride Parade.All are welcome, including family and friends! The deadline to register is June 28. Portland Pride, organized by Pride Northwest, has been celebrated in If you have any questions, contact Abbie Sauter, DEI and community the city for over 50 years and seeks to uplift and empower Portland's impact director,and Heather Tuck, customer service trainer. vibrant LGBTQ community. We need up to 200 people to join the celebration,walk in the parade with the Pacific Power team,and show our support. � 0 � 1 0 opRIDE z F, it E CON CONNECTION F 1 InspirAsian '1NNNECT1O" —. . . „. ?/1L 9bWE � InspirAsian Ga. T06 PA ORPPacific Power ,i •f FOCUS ON WILDFIRE yq�" or &APt6Wtq&to tell f1j4(a&wk 0 0 a - May is National Wildfire Awareness Month Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power work 24/7 to keep the power on safely and reliably, even in extreme weather.That's why we're building our system to be more resilient in the long term and in all seasons and weather conditions—including the rising • threat of wildfire. Under the wildfire mitigation plans filed in several of the states we serve, Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power have completed hundreds of projects that harden our infrastructure to mitigate wildfire risk and increase resilience in the West. By 2026,we will have invested $2.5 billion in infrastructure enhancements that reduce and mitigate risk, concentrated in areas with the greatest danger of wildfire. SAFE & SECURE These projects include rebuilding portions of our system with upgrades like fire-resistant PacifiCorp safety results as of poles,covered conductor, aerial cable spacers, non-combustion fuses,fire-resistant pole 5/24/2024 wraps or coatings for wood poles,and undergrounding lines where appropriate. A few of the infrastructure projects that are underway as part of our comprehensive . approach to wildfire risk mitigation include: • Nile Line Rebuild Project—We're upgrading about 22 miles of existing distribution YTD ON TRACK? line in central Washington northwest of Naches, primarily within the Okanogan- 16 Wenatchee National Forest.The project includes portions of the line being rebuilt within the existing right of way, portions removed entirely, and moving some portions of the line to new areas.All construction involves pole replacements and new TARGET covered overhead conductor. 28 4D • Salt Lake City Foothills—We're rebuilding a transmission line to mitigate wildfire risk along the wildland-urban interface in the foothills of Salt Lake City. Crews will replace aging wooden 46-kilovolt structures with new 138-kilovolt weathering steel structures VEHICLE ACCIDENTS that are fire-resistant.The new lines will include optical ground wire,which provides a fiber optic communication path between substations so that electrical protection devices can operate within milliseconds, as opposed to seconds,ensuring that far less YTD ON TRACK? energy is released to the ground in the event of a fault. is • Park City to Judge—The existing Park City-to-Judge overhead transmission and distribution lines are located within a fire high consequence area.This project will TARGET rebuild the overhead transmission line with fire-resistant upgrades and convert the �� overhead distribution lines to underground lines to mitigate wildfire risk. (Continued) CURRENTS I MAY 28,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) • Eden 11 —This project identifies sections of overhead lines near Pineview Reservoir in the upper Ogden Valley that have historically experienced the most outages and relocates them J ? ' underground. Undergrounding these lines will improve the quality of electrical service and minimize service interruptions, increase safety during extreme weather events and make it possible to restore power more quickly following an outage. • Scott Bar—The Scott Bar projects are located about 20 miles west of Yreka, California.The project replaces approximately 60 miles of bare conductor overhead with approximately two miles of new underground and 58 miles of overhead covered conductor. Construction is ongoing with about 50%of the total miles completed as of May 1. Installing fire-resistant poles and covered conductor and undergrounding lines where appropriate are just part of the story. Learn more about our comprehensive approach to wildfire mitigation here: RMP- https://youtu.be/Sc-YgKLgbo8 PP- https://youtu.be/kv8D-k4vyhM IVRI & I4l/ "L6t r&f"4`CIIf/S 06&4 Visit PacifiCorp's intranet for some new wildfire resources available now. On the About PacifiCorp tab under Serving Customers,you'll find On the Health and Safety tab under Emergency Preparedness,we've information about our wildfire mitigation investments and actions, added a Wildfire Safety& Preparedness page with clear steps to along with links to wildfire resources like a checklist to help you help you prepare for emergencies, reduce the impact of wildfire and create a wildfire safety plan for your family and videos to help safeguard your home and family. customers understand our wildfire risk reduction efforts. • . UPDATF YOUR UPDATE YOUR 000 1 CURRENTS MAY 28,2024 2 IN THE NEWS eflip ttas 1&t& "TI Mar(11 of A)F. M oases A group of Rocky Mountain Power employees crisscrossed the state Over the week of May 13,the team met with customers in Casper, of Wyoming this month to talk with customers about utility rates and Laramie, Rawlins, Riverton and Rock Springs.A final open house is low-or no-cost ways to save energy and money on their monthly bills. scheduled for Cody,Wyoming,this evening (May 28,4-7 p.m.at the The company scheduled six public information workshops in May to Holiday Inn Cody-at Buffalo Bill Village). inform Wyoming customers about how utility prices are set and what The open house workshop format allowed customers to speak with drives price increases, how to use our customer care services and Rocky Mountain Power employees who work in utility regulation, energy efficiency incentives,and how to access energy bill assistance customer service and operational roles.They explained how rate programs for those experiencing financial hardship. requests are evaluated by the Wyoming Public Service Commission to "While Rocky Mountain Power customers in Wyoming have some ensure prices are fair, reasonable and enable the company to continue of the lowest electricity prices in the nation,we are experiencing a providing safe, reliable electric service to Wyoming customers. period in which economic conditions are creating upward pressure on The team also shared available rebates for home energy efficiency utility rates," said Sharon Fain,vice president for Wyoming. upgrades, personalized home energy-saving tips and how to access bill "We understand that a price increase is never welcome news, so we assistance and customized payment plans when times are tight. wanted to meet with customers to answer their questions and share information on what is driving recent price increases" Left to right:Shone Sibrel, Stephanie Dobber fuhl, Rochelle Wellborn, Kortney p' Dale, Deanna Smith,Jono Whitesides, Ronnie Zimmerman,Anna DeMers, Elmer Benovides,JoLynn Hiatt, and Anna Diaz gathered in Rawlins, Wyoming, to talk with customers about energy prices and ways to p li save on their bills. s' 5°Q2 V 110 Rocky Mountain Power president Dick Gorlish attended oil the Wyoming open house events. He's pictured here (second person from the right) talking with customers at the open house in Casper. AW CURRENTS I MAY 28,2024 3 HEALTH AND SAFETY sty s ��w G► s t� 1�� �� 4 s y The icy roads of winter are a thing of the past, but the spring season brings its own set of driving challenges. Here are six hazards to watch for and tips to safely navigate the roads this spring. 1. Rainstorms: Even just a little rain combined with oil on the 4. Motorcycles and bicyclists take to the streets as weather road can create slippery conditions,while standing water can warms, demanding extra vigilance for vehicle drivers. Before you mask road hazards or cause you to hydroplane. Safe driving in pull out into traffic, look both ways twice. Make sure the road is a rainstorm means making sure your wiper blades are in good clear, and take special care to look out for any two-wheelers. condition,turning your headlights on, driving slowly and giving 5. Children at play can be unpredictable.Always be particularly other vehicles more space. cautious when driving in neighborhoods and school zones,and 2. Sun glare can impair vision and create blind spots. If sun glare give people and pets extra space. impacts your driving,wear polarized sunglasses and position 6.Wildlife activity increases in spring, especially in rural areas.You your vehicle's sun visors to block the light. Keep your windshield should always be prepared to brake and not swerve out of the clean,and pull over if you can't see well. way. Stay alert and ready to react, especially at dawn and dusk 3. Potholes left behind by winter storms can damage vehicles and when wildlife such as deer are most active. even cause accidents. Increase your following distance to give you ample time to spot them in the road ahead and safely steer around them. Keep both hands on the wheel to avoid losing control if you do hit a pothole. CURRENTS I MAY 28,2024 4 MAKE A DIFFERENCE C"rSWL� Rocky Mountain Power is sponsoring this year's Juneteenth �. celebration in North Salt Lake, Utah. Employees,family and friends CELEBRATE are invited to join the festivities at Legacy Park,which will feature " JV#ETEENTH WITH VS ;1 27 performances,food trucks, raffles and vendors. �. o. . iuNyio 5-wPM Stop by the Rocky Mountain Power table, and check out an exhibit 14 on wheels provided by the Utah Black History Museum. OO rrzooF When: Monday,June 10, 5-8 p.m. . AN Where: Legacy Park, 1140 W 1100 N � '- North Salt Lake, Utah �rzo Qbank pu�< Pick It Up, Portland is a litter and trash cleanup event that Please contact Alisa Dunlap with questions. brings together residents, businesses and volunteers from all • SOLVE will provide trash grabbers,trash bags,work gloves, corners of the city to tidy up our streets and parks. Help protect and high-vis vests. the environment we all share and bring a sense of pride and community to our neighborhood! • SOLVE staff will also provide a safety briefing before volunteers are released to pick up trash. What: Pick It Up, Portland! litter and trash cleanup event sponsored by SOLVE • Please wear your BLUE volunteer shirt! If you don't have one, let Alisa know when you sign up. Where: Holladay Park(NE Holladay and 11th Ave., Portland— Look for the SOLVE and Pacific Power booths) • Wear closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Feel free to bring your personal tools if you have them,and a reusable When: Friday,June 21 from 10 a.m.to noon water bottle to support our sustainability efforts. Gather your team and register at SOLVE's website! y f. • ,tl ,;,� COL j OUTDOOR RECREATION POVI-w- fwwa With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror and the school year winding down, many of us •• • are starting to think about blue skies,warm weather and enjoying the great outdoors. PacifiCorp makes it easy for everyone to get out and experience the beauty of • the West: As a company, we own and manage more than 44,000 acres of land, where we protect wildlife habitat and delicate shorelines while offering recreation opportunities for all to enjoy. The recreation sites along the rivers and shores of the reservoirs created by our • • hydroelectric projects offer something for everyone—hiking, camping, boating,fishing, swimming, picnicking, bird watching and more. SAFE & SECURE PacifiCorp safety results as of 5/31/2024 71YT6D ON TRACK? AM [09K TARGET 28 &N VEHICLE ACCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? • i 15 TARGET 38 (Continued) CURRENTS I JUNE 3,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) With our investment in these public recreation sites, we're doing The Lewis River recreation area includes some new dispersed our part to be a good steward of the resources in our care and shoreline campsites on the Yale and Swift reservoirs.These remote make positive contributions to the communities we serve. campsites are only accessible by boat and provide a wilderness-type PacifiCorp has parks and recreation areas in seven states—the camping experience.There are nine designated shoreline campsites on six served by Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power plus Yale Reservoir and 11 on Swift Reservoir.You can learn more about Montana,where recreation opportunities are available at our Bigfork these dispersed shoreline campsites and make reservations here. Hydroelectric Project. Check out the snapshots below of some of the recreation The flagship in our flotilla of recreation sites is the Lewis River opportunities available, visit PacifiCorp.com/recreation to explore recreation area in southwest Washington,which includes about all of the recreation areas we manage—and start planning your 300 campsites, 270 picnic sites,fresh drinking water, hot showers, summer adventure! swimming beaches, boat ramps, restrooms and RV sanitation stations. More than 150,000 visitors enjoy this popular area every summer. EXPERIEN E CAM LONG 1 1 BIRDWATCH AT [INK 91V19 fgAlt 7 f - .. .. CURRENTS i JUNE 3,2024 2 EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE A)m ae4sa&&Ivuwws of&(14& Aa Stm� The Warriors Over the Wasatch Utah Air Show is back June 29-30 Ride Along with a Stunt Pilot at Hill Air Force Base in Layton, Utah.With Rocky Mountain Power Spend your afternoon soaring over the Wasatch Front in the cockpit as a proud sponsor, PacifiCorp employees can enter to win some of one of the stunt planes featured in the Utah Air Show. On June exclusive air show experiences! 27,you'll meet at Kemp Jet Services in Ogden, Utah,for a ride with VIP Tickets one of the Warriors Over the Wasatch stunt pilots. The VIP Tickets give you exclusive access to the center stage of the This experience has height and weight restrictions. If you are pregnant, air show.The seating is indoor or outdoor,and includes a breakfast prone to motion sickness, seizures, fainting, or hove other medical buffet, lunch,drink tickets and private restrooms. conditions,you should not enter to win this experience. The winner Saturday,June 29—2 VIP Tckets, 1 VIP Parking pass per winner is required to sign a release prior to this experience. This experience is (two winners) non-transferable. Should the winner not be eligible to participate, the Sunday,June 30—2 VIP Tickets, 1 VIP parking pass per winner experience will be drawn for another winner. (three winners) Use this form to enter to win the Ride-Along experience. Thunderbird Reception You can enter to win every experience, but once a winner is drawn, Attend an exclusive reception to meet the U.S. Air Force that individual will be ineligible to win any additional experiences. Thunderbirds on Friday,June 28, at 6 p.m. at the Hill The winner for the Ride Along will be randomly drawn on June 11 Aerospace Museum. and notified by June 12. Should the winner be ineligible,another Two tickets per winner(three winners) winner will be drawn. Stunt Pilot Reception Winners for the VIP tickets and pilot receptions will be randomly Attend an exclusive reception to meet the stunt pilots performing at drawn on June 13.Winners will be notified by email on June 14. the air show on Thursday,June 27,from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m. at Kemp Air Services in Ogden, Utah. Two tickets per winner(four winners) Use this form to enter to win any of the above experiences. C/ -- - _ AM_ CURRENTS I JUNE 3,2024 3 HEALTH AND WELLNESS Omto Oru Oant4 - Cco4&" 1 d l hldpi4w Wellmark members are invited to a special webinar event on Wednesday,June 5 at 10 a.m. PT/11 a.m. MT to learn about chat-based coaching from Doctor On Demand', available at no additional cost as part of your benefits. Led by coach Elette Benoit, learn how you can get support to reach your health goals, manage everyday life stressors, improve e relationships, build self-esteem and more. Click here to register for this webinar and get the link to join. Get started or download the app today at doctorondemand.com/wllmark-bhc. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES LW4 � &Wru: priatfli"awmt(a join us for this Lunch and Learn on Project Management for Non-Project Managers, providing practical insights into project management essentials and strategies for using Microsoft 365 tools. This workshop will dive into the world of project planning, collaboration and execution. Click here to register and add this session to your calendar! Thursday,June 20, 12 p.m. PT/ 1 p.m. MT join this hybrid learning session on Teams or attend in person at LCT 7 Siletz. , Check out PacifiCorp Learning for other upcoming events or fill out a short survey to share topics you'd like to see for future workshops. proasf &W6Y&WMtA4 "v ' ewatm W, The business optimization and innovation team is offering a learning session on process improvement with an "automation first" mindset. • Wednesday,June 12 at 10 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. MT • • • • Mike Mueller will explore the importance of integrating automation o ° ° o • • into our processes and will offer practical steps for reimagining our daily work in a modernized manner. He'll provide insights into the potential for and current limitations on incorporating automation into our processes. o Click here to register and add this event to your calendar! CURRENTS I JUNE 3,2024 4 MAKE A DIFFERENCE 6cth"QC&P�"* t Volunteers are needed for the 24th annual Merwin Day of Fishing for Kids with Disabilities! Every summer, Pacific Power partners with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to put on a memorable day for children with disabilities to enjoy the great outdoors and reel in a big catch. Saturday,July 13 from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. Merwin Fish Hatchery MERW71N 111 Merwin Village Court,Ariel,WA D.[:Fish]ing This is a great opportunity to volunteer as a team or with your family and friends.Volunteers are needed to help with: • One-on-one fishing with a child • Registration DISABILITIESFOR KIDS WITH • Parking • Pulling fish wagons to the weigh station Saturday, July 13 • Weighing fish • Taking photos—and more! RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY Games, educational booths,fun activities and a barbecue lunch are offered for all volunteers, participants and their families. To sign up, contact Todd Dinehart by July 3. \1 Please wear your blue volunteer T-shirt. (Let Todd know if you need one!) Every year kids and their families turn out to enjoy a day of fishing and fun at the Merwin Day o f Fishing for kids with disabilities sponsored by Pacific Power and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. PACIFICO '•wer 0 M' -' 1 � 4E ♦ 1 t' _ R\ v 0 0 YARY641,� POWERING YOUR GREATNESS Pacific Power I �PACIFICORR Rocky Mountain Power ks JUNE 1 2024 IN THE NEWS �ol lditvoqrttINSIDI THIS ISM tip 04 G ��ifsIn the News 1 Across the West, local nonprofit organizations are working to create safe, supportive, Security Awareness 3 healthy communities where everyone can thrive.To help them turn their aspirations into reality,the PacifiCorp Foundation is donating over$612,000 in new grant funding for Learning Opportunities nonprofits operating throughout the six states we serve. The grants will fund a diverse range of programs, including many that provide meals Make a Difference for those facing food insecurity,offer shelter for those who are unhoused, or facilitate healthcare for underserved communities.There are projects to increase public safety and services for teenagers,families, seniors,veterans, people with disabilities and victims of child abuse and domestic violence. SAFE & SECURE Safety and wellness grants are made each year through one of four grant cycles offered by PacifiCorp safety results as of the PacifiCorp Foundation operating as the Pacific Power Foundation and Rocky Mountain 6/7/2024 Power Foundation.The other three quarterly grant cycles focus on education/STEM, community enhancement and environmental respect,and arts and culture.Through hi 04 these broad areas of focus,the foundation is able to assist a wide variety of community organizations across the company's entire service area. YTD ON TRACK? BEPOGEE '�- 01101,1111) PRIG EF NUMBER TWO ,„ EERO t1— THE RI'ARR OECflEF& TARGET 28 ff � VEHICLE ACCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? 16 TARGET 38 Regional business manager Lori Wyman(right)delivers a Pacific Power Foundation grant to the Weston Middle School food bank in Umatilla County,Oregon.The grant will make it possible for more families to receive monthly food boxes and help make food accessible during the week for students in need of a meal or snack. (Continued) CURRENTS I JUNE 10,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) The safety, health and wellness cycle included 177 grants totaling UTAH—The Bear River Association of Governments, $612,016 for local nonprofits supporting communities in Northern serving Rich, Box Elder and Cache counties,was awarded $8,000 California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah,Washington and Wyoming. by the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation to subsidize the cost Below is a sampling of the grants awarded in each state. For a full list of emergency power sources for those who rely on life-sustaining of all 2024 safety, health and wellness grants, see the Pacific Power medical equipment.The funds will help up to 40 individuals obtain a and Rocky Mountain Power news releases. portable generator or uninterrupted power supply device to power their medical equipment in the event of an electrical service disruption CALIFORNIA—The Copco Lake Fire Protection District in due to weather, natural disasters or other emergencies.The Siskiyou County received a$6,000 grant from the Pacific Power beneficiaries are seniors, adults with disabilities, and individuals earning Foundation to replace old and broken radios for the volunteer less than 60%of the area median income. firefighters,who are also first responders and need up-to-date communication equipment when attending to medical emergencies, WASHINGTON—The Voices for Children Foundation received a$5,000 Pacific Power Foundation grant to support the Buddy Bag water rescues and wilderness wildfires. program in Yakima. Every year,this organization purchases more than IDAHO—The Idaho Foodbank received $12,500 from the Rocky 250 duffle bags filled with essential clothing and supplies for children Mountain Power Foundation for its Mobile Pantry program,which entering foster care.The bags include age-appropriate comfort items sends refrigerated trucks full of food to communities that either like toys, blankets and books,as children are often moved from home don't have brick-and-mortar food pantries or have pantries that lack on an emergency basis without their familiar personal belongings. the capacity to meet local hunger needs.The grant will support truck,food and warehouse costs to help Idahoans meet this basic WYOMING—Downtown Clinic in Laramie was awarded $6,100 human need and prevent the numerous health problems associated from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation to support a program with hunger. that dispenses prescription medications,free of cost,to Albany County residents who have low incomes or lack insurance.Access to OREGON—Harrisburg Fire& Rescue in Linn County was primary healthcare and prescription medication are among the top awarded$8,000 from the Pacific Power Foundation to support needs for low-income households.This program addresses that need continuing education for volunteer members and provide equipment directly,assisting clients in stabilizing their health so they can continue for training current and new volunteers.The education,training and gainful employment and allowing them to spend more of their limited equipment will help this rural fire department uphold its commitment resources on essentials like housing and food. to providing the best possible outcome for any emergency it's called to. I 417W a K jC7 WAXN n 1 1 ��+.pY -CoNwvl�AP6 UN/ORS __$�S000-oq mwucs � 1 41 Caste Z. 1 _ i _ A COMU, , - UNi IT 1 (pll Opp ` 1 Regional business manager Brad Knoles(center)delivers a Rocky Mountain Power Foundation grant to Comunidades Unidas in Salt Lake County.The funds will help provide culturally competent food bags to Latino and immigrant families,helping to address food insecurity and reduce barriers to food access CURRENTS I JUNE 10,2024 2 Nap pqva fc ff kf 403 tvac, rV4(a&dtvh4 Pacific Power announced June 3 it had reached a$178 million settlement reach a mutually agreeable resolution. This settlement represents with 403 plaintiffs related to the 2020 Labor Day Fires.The vast majority a collaborative effort to address the needs of the community, and of those plaintiffs opted out of the James class action litigation. we remain committed to pursuing further resolutions to support The company has settled nearly 1,500 Labor Day 2020 wildfire claims the ongoing recovery of all Oregonians affected by the fires:' with individuals and businesses in California and Oregon and will Pacific Power has provided safe,affordable and reliable power and continue to settle all reasonable claims. served as a key driver of economic growth throughout Oregon for "We are pleased to resolve these claims to provide plaintiffs with more than a century.The ongoing risk of wildfires to the utility model some closure;" said Ryan Flynn, Pacific Power president. "The process threatens that continued growth and the creation of living-wage jobs. that led to this settlement represents the fairest and most efficient The safety of our customers and communities remains our top way to resolve wildfire litigation. Class litigation is costly,complex, priority. Pacific Power has an industry-leading wildfire mitigation takes several years to run its course through the legal system and program, including investments in grid hardening,advanced weather is a barrier to reasonable outcomes for impacted individuals whose monitoring and forecasting, and enhanced vegetation management. personal experiences vary dramatically." The company also uses carefully developed operational practices in "This settlement marks a significant step forward for all high-risk conditions to help keep the communities we serve safe. Oregonians affected by the 2020 Labor Day Fires," said The growing threat of wildfires affects everyone and is larger than George McCoy, attorney at Warren Allen, one of the law firms any single company, industry or government. It is critical that wildfire- representing plaintiffs in the settlement. "It provides meaningful related issues be solved holistically,with businesses,governments compensation to those affected, enabling them to rebuild and key stakeholders working together to design and implement and recover from these traumatic events. We acknowledge constructive, enduring solutions. PacifiCorp's willingness to engage in constructive dialogue and SECURITY AWARENESS Of&zcwt&p0awf4f o 4wcs In order to protect the security of our information systems, it's Ready to change your password? required that all employees use their own unique password to log If you ever learn that your password has been compromised, please into company-owned devices. report it to security and change your password right away. Compromised passwords are one of the biggest contributors to data While there is an automatic renewal process for passwords,you can breaches.A strong,secure password not only protects the company, play it extra safe and update yours more regularly. it protects our customers—and it protects you. Here's how: Here's what you need to know 1. Be sure that you are connected to the company network while • Passwords must be at least 15 characters in length you are changing our password. If you are working remote) you Y S gY P Y g Y� Using a passphrase—a sentence-like string of words—is one of should be connected to the VPN service, Global Connect. the simplest ways to make sure your passwords are not only strong, but easy to remember.A passphrase can be a bunch of 2• Log into your device as you normally would,and then press the random words that are meaningful, silly or unique to you. Ctrl,Alt and Delete keys again and a menu will pop up. Example:$3foraPiratehat 3.Select the third option in the list, Change Password. • Watch out!Avoid these mistakes: 4. Enter your old password and then submit your new password. o Don't tell your passwords to anyone—even someone from IT or your supervisor. o Don't use passwords that are easy to guess (example: Password123456!). o Never use passwords that you know have been compromised on other accounts. o Never use the password for your company devices as a password that you also use to log into other devices, services or accounts (even personal ones). � e CURRENTS I JUNE 10,2024 3 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Pkelf"Iff &Wo1/P.wt664 The business optimization and innovation team is offering a learning session on process improvement with an "automation first" mindset. ���` • Wednesday,June 12 at 10 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. MT • • • ' • Mike Mueller will explore the importance of integrating automation into our processes and will offer practical steps for reimagining our daily work in a modernized manner. He'll provide insights into the • • • potential for and current limitations on incorporating automation into • • O o! our processes. • Click here to register and add this event to your calendar! Join us for this Lunch and Learn on Project Management for Non-Project Managers, providing practical insights into project management essentials and strategies for using Microsoft 365 tools. This workshop will dive into the world of project planning, , collaboration and execution. M Click here to register and add this session to your calendar! Thursday,June 20, 12 p.m. PT/ 1 p.m. MT Join this hybrid learning session on Teams or attend in person at - LCT 7 Siletz. Check out PacifiCorp Learning for other upcoming events or fill out a short survey to share topics you'd like to see for future workshops. MAKE A DIFFERENCE kfawbe& fc,4"t Salt Lake City volunteers are needed to help the Granite Education Foundation pack backpacks with school supplies for economically disadvantaged students in the Granite School District.We're looking ; for 10-15 volunteers. Let's show these kids we have their back! i ` When:Tuesday,July 2-12-1:30 p.m. Where: Granite Education Foundation 5325 South 1045 East, Salt Lake City - How:To sign up, please contact Faqiha Zahra. The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation contributed $5,000 to support the Granite Education Foundation, including their work to help the school district purchase the supplies that will enable students to arrive back at school ready to learn and fully participate. CURRENTS I JUNE 10,2024 4 Volunteers are needed for the 24th annual Merwin Day of Fishing for Kids with Disabilities! Every summer, Pacific Power partners with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to put on a memorable day for children with disabilities to enjoy the great outdoors and reel in a big catch. Saturday,July 13 from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. Merwin Fish Hatchery MERW71N 111 Merwin Village Court,Ariel,WA D.[:Fish]ing This is a great opportunity to volunteer as a team or with your family and friends.Volunteers are needed to help with: • One-on-one fishing with a child • Registration DISABILITIESFOR KIDS WITH • Parking • Pulling fish wagons to the weigh station Saturday, July 13 • Weighing fish • Taking photos—and more! RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY Games, educational booths,fun activities and a barbecue lunch are offered for all volunteers, participants and their families. To sign up, contact Todd Dinehart by July 3. \1 Please wear your blue volunteer T-shirt. (Let Todd know if you need one!) Every year kids and their families turn out to enjoy a day o f fishing and fun at the Merwin Day of Fishing for kids with disobilites event sponsored by Pacific Power and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife(WDFW) PACIFICO '•wer 0 Av i POWERING YOUR GREATNESS F PACIFICORP. Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power IN THE NEWS JUNE 17, 2024 F&oi*Pqvc4, W,6tk qkwifil "&At �Tjcct The beginning of construction activities on the Natrium demonstration project Outdoor Recreation 3 site marks the first advanced nuclear reactor project under construction in the Health &Safety 4 Western Hemisphere. Employee Experience 5 TerraPower celebrated the start of construction on its Natrium reactor demonstration project on June 10 near PacifiCorp's Naughton Plant in Kemmerer,Wyoming.This marks LearningOpportunities 6 the first advanced reactor project to move from design into construction. IT Update 7 "This groundbreaking represents the beginning of the next era of nuclear energy.The Policy Reminder 7 Natrium reactor is more than a design, it's a plant coming to life that will support both the clean energy transition and our historic energy communities;" said Chris Levesque, Make a Difference 8 TerraPower president and CEO. "Our innovative Natrium technology will provide dispatchable carbon-free energy, gigawatt-scale energy storage,and long-term jobs to the Lincoln County community." SAFE & SECURE The groundbreaking ceremony brought together TerraPower and PacifiCorp PacifiCorp safety results as of leaders, government officials, Natrium project partners, industry champions and 6/14/2024 community supporters. • ' � • : YTD ON TRACK? 18 TARG ET 28 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS = YTD ON TRACK? 16 •. - TerraPower TARGET The scene is set for construction to begin at the groundbreaking ceremony for Ter raPower's 11 advanced nuclear project in Wyoming.Left to 38 right are Brian Smith,deputy assistant secretary for reactors,U.S.Department of Energy,Office of Nuclear Energy;Craig Albert,COO of Bechtel(the project's engineering and construction partner);Mark Gordon,governor of Wyoming;Bill Gates,TerraPower chairman and founder-Chris Levesque,TerraPower president and CEO;Cindy Crane,PacifiCorp CEO;and Dick Gorlish,Rocky Mountain Power president. (Continued) CURRENTS l JUNE 17,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) "Towns like Kemmerer were the foundation of America's energy past Approximately 1,600 workers will be needed for construction at the and now hold the promise of America's clean energy future;" said project's peak. Construction is set to span five years. Once the plant TerraPower chairman and founder Bill Gates. "Transitioning to new is operational,the company estimates that 250 people will support sources of energy doesn't mean leaving communities like this behind. day-to-day activities, including plant security. The Natrium demonstration plant is better off in Kemmerer because Upon completion,the Natrium demonstration plant will be a fully the people have invested generations in the energy industry, and we functioning commercial power plant. want to give them fresh opportunities for generations to come:' The project features a 345-megawatt sodium-cooled fast reactor with "Today we celebrate a trifecta. This first-of-its-kind project is a molten salt-based energy storage system.The storage technology good for the community of Kemmerer-Diamondville, the State can boost the system's output to 500 MW of power when needed, of Wyoming, and our nation. As Natrium moves boldly toward which is equivalent to the energy required to power around 400,000 establishing a new domestic energy source, it offers the promise homes.The energy storage capability allows the plant to integrate of hundreds of jobs, enhanced careers, and renewed vitality;" said seamlessly with renewable resources and is the only advanced reactor Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon. design with this unique feature. "This project also demonstrates how good things can happen when Earlier this year,TerraPower submitted its construction permit the private and public sectors work together to solve problems. application for the Natrium reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Advances made here will bolster Wyoming's ability to produce Commission.TerraPower is the first to submit its construction permit another source of dispatchable power securely. In Wyoming,we application for a commercial advanced reactor to the NRC. Due to know energy—and we will continue to provide it to help keep our its unique design, non-nuclear construction is beginning now,while nation competitive and safe" nuclear construction will begin after this application is approved. "This is a challenging yet exciting time in the energy industry. In an Through the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Reactor era of rapid change,the need for reliable, affordable and dispatchable Demonstration Program, a public-private partnership,this Natrium energy will remain a constant," said Cindy Crane, CEO of PacifiCorp. reactor demonstration project is intended to validate the design, "Innovative technologies like the Natrium project will enhance our construction and operational features of the Natrium technology. ability to serve our customers, meet growing demand,and ensure a reliable and resilient energy future" Terra owerA Nuclear innovation Company r• TerraPower founder Bill Gates and PacifiCorp CEO Cindy Crane address the crowd of about 300 local and state officials,business partners and community members at the groundbreaking ceremony for the next- generation nuclear power plant. CURRENTS I JUNE 17,2024 2 OUTDOOR RECREATION C"o G" WilgrCY&Wts PacifiCorp recently completed a two-year construction project Campground upgrades provide ADA improvements, including new to improve Cougar Campground,one of the company-owned accessible campsites, parking and pathways. and -managed campsites on Yale Reservoir near the Lewis River Improvements to the overall recreation experience include upgraded hydroelectric development. comfort stations, improved trash receptacles, new fire rings, picnic The campground includes 44 individual tent camping sites and a group tables, elevated tent pads in ADA campsites and paved pathways. camping facility with 15 tent campsites and a picnic pavilion with a This project fulfills an obligation in the Lewis River Settlement fireplace and sink. Agreement and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license for The project involved relocating the campsites away from the reservoir the Yale Hydroelectric Project. shoreline to prevent further shoreline erosion, improve wildlife habitat and increase public safety. t+ K f A campsite with a view of Yale Reservoir q _ kk �� 9 r New and improved ADA-compliant campsite at Cougar Park Improved paths help campers navigate the campground.Beaver Bay hiking trail is accessed from Cougar Park. CURRENTS I JUNE 17,2024 3 HEALTH AND SAFETY 'I fW69t s *sty f+ M fwwa k*t Summer officially starts with the solstice this week, but the season's 4.Take rest breaks—When working outdoors,take frequent heat is already here.We've seen excessive heat warnings and heat breaks in a shady or cool location,and give yourself enough advisories across much of our service area, and more above-average time to recover from the heat. Use a buddy system to monitor temperatures are predicted in the coming months. yourself and others for symptoms of heat illness. High temperatures can lead to heat-related illness—and can be deadly. 5. Know the signs — Heat-related illness can manifest as heavy When you're in an area with a heat advisory and need to be outside sweating or hot, dry skin, weakness, dizziness, headache, for work(or for any reason),take precautions to stay safe. nausea or lightheadedness. Symptoms can quickly become Here are some practical ways to protect yourself this summer. more serious, including muscle cramping, increased fatigue and accelerated heart rate. 1.Take time to acclimatize—If you go from spending most of your time in air conditioning to a strenuous outdoor activity in 6.Act quickly—At the first sign of heat illness, move the person sweltering heat,your body can't adjust and compensate quickly to a cooler area, remove unnecessary clothing,give them water enough. Start slow by spending short, progressively longer to drink, and cool the body with water, ice or a fan. Do not leave periods in the heat each day to build tolerance. the person alone. Seek medical attention if the symptoms don't improve within about 30 minutes. 2. Pre-hydrate and rehydrate—Drink a glass of water before heading out. Bring plenty of water with you, and don't wait until �• Call for help—If a person's heart is beating fast, if they're you feel thirsty to start drinking it. For a very hot day spent breathing quickly,seem at all confused,feel dizzy or lose outdoors, experts recommend doubling the amount of water consciousness,call 911. you would drink on a normal day. 3. Wear light, loose clothes—Avoid wearing dark colors and heavy fabrics that absorb the sun's rays. Light-colored clothing will reflect the heat,and lightweight, loose-fitting clothes will allow the heat to evaporate off your body more easily. • Exhaustion • Stroke Dizziness Confusion 7Move cooler area Thirst rALL 11 Dizziness %* 9thing 0 • Move person to Heavy Sip cool water Sweating �4' Becomes a cooler area Unconscious • Seek medical help • Loosen clothing and if symptoms don't Nausea remove extra layers improve Weakness • Cool with water or ice Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke. Heatstroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not given. Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, Stay Informed! 04 CURRENTS I JUNE 17,2024 4 EMflPLL�OYYEE EXPERIENCE k aq;�f, piv� kv&611�bWqff*h 44 Employees and their family members from Rocky Mountain Power, Portland-area employees will have a similar chance to celebrate Pride Kern River and Berkshire Hathaway Energy marched together in the with Pacific Power next month—click here to register! Utah Pride Parade in Salt Lake City on June 2. Multiple employee Take a look at photos from the Utah event below and on Viva Engage, resource groups were represented at the parade, including Pride and check our employee resource groups page to learn more about Connection, BEAUTIE, InspirAsian, Our Familia and PAC Women. our impactful ERGS and how you can engage with colleagues across PacifiCorp CEO Cindy Crane and Rocky Mountain Power president BHE to help foster an inclusive,welcoming company culture and Dick Garlish joined scores of colleagues and family members on the improve the employee experience for everyone. parade route,and a company bucket truck proved quite popular with revelers,with the driver blasting the horn all along the way. The weekend's events were sponsored by Rocky Mountain Power, and the BHE-IBEW:Stronger Together partnership was represented by a booth at the festival where volunteers offered Pride-themed temporary tattoos and sunscreen. PARKING Alec as, m - ! r i I t �----- 4 - al 41110- ? I RIS PACAff—AJChYAI 0 r - s. CURRENTS I JUNE 17,2024 5 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES LW4 � &Afry priatfli"awmtof join us for this Lunch and Learn on Project Management for Non-Project Managers, providing practical insights into project management essentials and strategies for using Microsoft 365 tools. This workshop will dive into the world of project planning, ACM AM •`" , collaboration and execution. m-- Click here to register and add this session to your calendar! _ -r 01 Thursday,June 20, 12 p.m. PT/1 p.m. MT join this hybrid learning session on Teams or attend in person at LCT 7 Siletz Check out PacifiCorp Learning for other upcoming events or fill out a short survey to share topics you'd like to see for future workshops. _ P-tIA l/I UIUI pa PacifiCorp's emergency management team is excited to announce our Employee Preparedness Campaign, an initiative dedicated to enhancing our readiness for any situation. join us for a monthly series of informative sessions where we'll share valuable insights and practical tips on being prepared for emergencies both at home and in the workplace. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experts, engage in interactive workshops and become part of our safety-conscious community.Together, let's empower ourselves to face the unexpected • with confidence! STARTS WITH Mark your calendar for our first meeting to be held Tuesday,July 9 join us for our first meeting. at 11:30 a.m. PT/ 12:30 p.m. MT. In this first session,we'll discuss: P V • Why we prepare • What is the industry standard • Personal experiences from people impacted by disaster. why we • What have you done to prepare already? • Employee Preparedness Campaign overview: Prepare o Monthly activities o Stay Kit ideas, needs and examples 7?4D o Campaign expectations and giveaways Use this form to join the Employee Preparedness Campaign.You'll receive monthly meeting invites and other communications. CURRENTS I JUNE 17,2024 6 IT UPDATES SAP W4(V 1 f,9 On Thursday,June 20 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 contact the BHE Service Desk at 503-813-5555 or 801-220-5555. POLICY REMINDER 96 Witte,I 6&ff&C&A,AeWs 4s: �P wauffw A message from Karen Kruse and Marie Durront PacifiCorp may not advertise on behalf of or jointly with its affiliates Transactions with affiliates and may not provide services or discounts to the customers of an affiliate unless they are provided to all customers.Any negotiation As a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company and involving a PacifiCorp affiliate or an affiliate's customers must receive Berkshire Hathaway Inc., PacifiCorp has a large number of affiliate prior review by PacifiCorp legal and regulation departments. companies. In accordance with federal and state law and regulations Further information regarding PacifiCorp affiliate transactions is governing transactions between regulated utility companies and available on the intranet at these links: affiliate companies, PacifiCorp's policy is to avoid transactions with companies within BHE or Berkshire Hathaway Inc. unless there is a • Affiliate Interest Memo business justification and the transaction is reviewed before execution • Affiliate Transactions by the business unit's legal and regulation departments.This policy applies to any business owned or controlled in whole or in part by A current list of all affiliated Berkshire Hathaway companies is available on the intranet and is updated regularly. Please review the list to BHE or Berkshire Hathaway Inc. become aware of affiliated companies. It is imperative that employees PacifiCorp employees must seek products or services from other avoid purchasing from or approving transactions with affiliates unless competitively priced vendors for the goods or services they need review from legal and regulation is obtained before transacting. before choosing to transact with an affiliate. Performing services for affiliates All transactions with affiliates must be reviewed for legal and regulatory compliance before signing any contract or otherwise If you are asked to perform services to support BHE or its initiating the transaction, by filling out an Affiliate Transaction Review subsidiaries other than PacifiCorp, you must use proper Form and submitting the form to the identified members of the legal time accounting. and regulation departments.Additionally, all employees are expected Time keeping and recording must be initiated if any support extends to follow the company's Procurement Policy and to contact the beyond one hour in any calendar year. Upon meeting the appropriate procurement staff for help in determining which vendor threshold, or if the threshold is likely to be met,a work order number to use. should be identified for purposes of tracking time. If you are aware PacifiCorp accounts payable, card administration and procurement that the beneficiary of the affiliate work is outside of BHE or its have controls in place to prevent some unintentional purchases from subsidiaries, please advise PacifiCorp legal and accounting. affiliated companies. Employees must, however, be aware of affiliated Also, regulators have approved certain transactions between companies to avoid other types of affiliate transactions. PacifiCorp and BHE and its subsidiaries to allow for the sharing Several states also have state-specific affiliate transaction rules, such of administrative services under the Intercompany Administrative as California's "Rule II(B)"Affiliate Transaction Rules,which relate Services Agreement.The IASA applies only to BHE and its to transactions with other businesses owned or controlled by BHE subsidiaries. If you become aware that an affiliate transaction is or Berkshire Hathaway Inc. operating in California. PacifiCorp's proposed that is outside of BHE, please contact the PacifiCorp legal compliance is audited annually.Affiliate transaction regulations also or regulation department immediately. affect the sharing of information,corporate support services, real • Intercompany Administrative Services Agreement estate, business development and customer relations responsibilities between affiliates. PacifiCorp is also prohibited from assigning its (Continued) customers to an affiliated company or receiving the assignment of customers from an affiliate. CURRENTS I JUNE 17,2024 7 Mutual assistance—Transactions between affiliates There is also an intercompany mutual assistance agreement in place to allow for the exchange of utility-related goods,services and specialized resources for temporary emergency purposes,or the emergency interchange of equipment or goods between PacifiCorp and certain Berkshire Hathaway Energy subsidiaries. Further information regarding the intercompany mutual assistance agreement is available on the intranet at this link: • Intercompany Mutual Assistance Agreement Summary If you become aware that a transaction has occurred or is contemplated with a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, please contact PacifiCorp legal or regulation immediately and prepare and submit the form linked above. Karen Kruse Marie Durrant Vice President and General Counsel Vice President and General Counsel Pacific Power Rocky Mountain Power MAKE A DIFFERENCE 66t k"Q C&Pt".1 Cm= Volunteers are needed for the 24th annual Merwin Day of Fishing for Kids with Disabilities! Every summer, Pacific Power partners with the Washington Department MER�VW71N � of Fish and Wildlife to put on a memorable day for children with disabilities to enjoy the great outdoors and reel in a big catch. Day of Saturday,July 13 from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. Fishing Merwin Fish Hatchery 111 Merwin Village Court,Ariel,WA This is a great opportunity to volunteer as a team or with your family FOR KIDS WITH DISABILITIES and friends.Volunteers are needed to help with: 'Saturday, • One-on-one fishing with a child ' . • Registration • Parking RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY • 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. ,a_ .� To sign up, contact Todd Dinehart by July S. ,��,- _ �✓�!7 Tqf:' � Please wear your blue volunteer T-shirt. ;. (Let Todd know if you need one!) I f J Every year kids and their families turn out to enjoy a day o f fishing and fun at the Merwin Day of Fishing for kids with disabilites event sponsored by Pacific Power and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife(WDFW) CURRENTS I JUNE 17,2024 8 TO& e 644 - pink 9 OqtMr"*nMt Save the date and invite your vendor partners to join the fun at the If you have a vendor who would like to "chip in," please let the annual Rocky Mountain Power Community Giving Golf Tournament! Golf Committee know so your vendor partner can be invited to Tuesday, Sept. 17 participate. Send us an email at Rocky Mountain Power Golf Tournament. Stonebridge Golf Club—West Valley City, UT Keep an eye out for more details and a link to register for Proceeds from this year's tournament will be donated to junior the tournament! Achievement of Utah, Boys and Girls Club of Weber-Davis and The Road Home. �a low PACIFIC 1 . '•wer 0 IN THE NEWS SWA eoa ca ful 04 PacifiCorp's efforts in response to the 2023 Smith River Complex Fire were honored with an Emergency Recovery Award from Edison Electric Institute on June 19. EEI is an industry association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. "" '• EEI's Emergency Recovery Award recognizes companies that put forth outstanding efforts to restore service following a storm or natural disaster. The Smith River event began with a heat wave in northern California and a series of dry • , thunderstorms that produced 4,500 lightning strikes Aug. 12-16, 2023.Those conditions resulted in two wildfires on each side of a 115-kilovolt transmission corridor serving about '• 14,000 customers in Del Norte County.The fires merged, reaching the transmission corridor,which led to emergency de-energization of the transmission lines and complete loss of power supply to the county on Aug. 18. With no alternate transmission sources, unknown fire containment timeline and damage to the local grid infrastructure, customers were prepared for an extended power outage. SAFE & SECURE An unprecedented, coordinated response between departments across the company, PacifiCorp safety results as of external partners and neighboring utilities expedited a temporary solution to restore 6/21/2024 service as PacifiCorp employees continued wildfire response and mitigation activities in the de-energized transmission corridor. The company immediately mobilized one substation generator along with a slew of 7YTD ON TRACK? commercial and residential generators for customers with urgent needs.The company 19 then executed a mutual assistance contract for further temporary substation generation. TARGET 28 VEHICLE ACCIDENTS YTD ON TRACK? 16 TARGET 38 PacifiCorp crews installed tractor-trailer-sized generators at substations in northern California to provide temporary service while the area transmission lines were de-energized due to active wildfires. (Continued) CURRENTS I JUNE 24,2024 1 (Continued from previous page) Over the next few days, crews installed 33 two-megawatt generators to deploying temporary substation generators and 183 residential at substations in Del Norte County. Substation energization began on and commercial generators, PacifiCorp teams opened community Aug. 21 with all but evacuated areas in service by Aug. 25. resource centers, held community town halls, communicated with The remaining customers were restored on Sept. 1 after customers directly and through news media and social media, and evacuation orders were lifted and access was granted by coordinated with local partners and fire incident management teams authorities to complete repairs. for access, protection, mitigation and repair actions. Meanwhile, PacifiCorp's wildfire mitigation measures proved valuable "Our teams moved mountains to see our customers through as only five transmission structures were damaged, and only four this emergency and provide a temporary power solution that required replacement. balanced safety and reliability;' said Allen Berreth, vice president, T&D operations. A total of 1,677 threatened poles were wrapped or sprayed for fire resistance and the associated right of way was cleared in the corridor "Employees from across PacifiCorp went all-in on in this response, impacted by the Smith River Complex Fire. Over 7,300 hazard trees and our northern California customers were truly grateful. (trees impacted by the fire)were identified and mitigated along "We appreciate the recognition from our industry peers at EEI,which distribution and transmission corridors. honors the historic effort that went into our response to this event." Throughout the event,the company's Emergency Coordination Center supported a wide range of response activities: In addition CUSTOMER CONNECTION • 78' is great—Set the thermostat on central air conditioning to 78 degrees or higher, health permitting. Use a smart or programmable C� soS �Pj thermostat to automatically adjust the temperature. Nqwn t� ��// • Clean and tune—Have your central air conditioner tuned up C//' and clean or replace filters monthly for efficient operation.Trim Summer has just begun, and we've already had the first heatwave of foliage around the unit to make sure air can circulate freely. the season.As temperatures rise,so does energy use. • Keep cool air in—Close drapes and blinds, particularly those on west and south windows,to limit heat from sunlight.Open windows Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power prepare for seasonal heat in the cool of the evening and early morning to let in cool air. and peak energy usage and encourage customers to do the same. • Low-energy cooking—Minimize indoor heat by using a microwave, "More electricity is used by our customers during the summer season toaster oven or outdoor grill instead of the stovetop or oven. than at any other time of the year," said Curt Mansfield, senior vice president of power delivery. "We encourage customers to take • Unplug—Turn off lights and unplug appliances and electronics steps to manage their energy use and take advantage of incentives to when not in use.To make it easier, plug home electronics and increase energy efficiency at home" computers into smart power strips. PacifiCorp relies on a diverse mix of available energy resources • Become a fan of fans—Keep air moving inside your home with to meet peak-hour energy needs during the summer and is well ceiling, attic and portable fans. During cool evening and morning positioned to meet the season's high demand. hours, use the intake setting on window fans to help bring in even more cool air. During hot weather,the company takes steps each day to keep electric service reliable for its customers by monitoring daily which Wattsmart powers cool choices substations and circuits have the highest use and immediately Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power offer energy choices and addressing any issues. discounts that can save customers money and tools to keep their The demand for electricity typically reaches its highest point homes cool and comfortable all summer long. on hot summer weekdays from late afternoon to early evening, i, when power is most needed to operate air conditioners and summertime irrigation systems. —� Customers can help reduce strain on the electrical grid and saver: on their power bills—while keeping their homes comfortable— by taking simple steps to reduce energy usage, especially during those peak hours. • Wait'til late—Shift energy usage to off-peak hours (11 p.m.to 6 a.m) as much as possible by running the dryer and dishwasher at night. Rocky Mountain Power WATTSMART video Pacific Power WATTSMART video CURRENTS I JUNE 24,2024 2 EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT tffe& �'oeo S�to-Z More than 200 utility workers went head-to-head June 8 in a In addition to being a day of family-friendly entertainment, competition of speed,skill and safety as Rocky Mountain Power competition and camaraderie,the Utah Lineman's Rodeo raises critical hosted the 29th annual Utah Lineman's Rodeo in West Valley City funds for the University of Utah Burn Center.About$40,000 was Linemen at all levels,from student pre-apprentices to experienced raised at this year's event, bringing the total since the rodeo's inception journeymen,compete in events that test their physical abilities and to more than $1 million. technical expertise. In the speed climb, competitors race to the top of a power pole i and back to the ground without breaking the egg they're carrying. In the hurt-man rescue,they recover an injured "worker" (a dummy I approximately the size and weight of a human) from high atop a pole as quickly and safely as possible. - — Two other events are staged to simulate typical utility worker tasks like changing out a transformer or insulator. Competitors earn scores in each event based on safety,work practices, neatness and ability, equipment handling and speed. The top competitors in each event are awarded plaques at an evening �! banquet,and winners can claim a spot at the International Lineman's Rodeo in October. -- - = r I ' 4 CURRENTS JUNE 24,2024 3 (It7h&t- P"(i0tICttG�'&ftLLB ,�or eo Pacific Power line workers will have their day in the sun at the Pacific Northwest Lineman Rodeo Saturday,July 27. The rodeo takes place at PGE's Linneman Substation at 3490 W Powell Loop in Gresham, Oregon.The opening ceremony kicks things off at 8 a.m. and competition begins at 8:30. ti 1 Mark your calendar and come out for a day of family fun and friendly competition! Proceeds from the Pacific Northwest Lineman Rodeo are donated to ZA �= the Oregon Burn Center. More information at: Pacific Northwest Lineman Rodeo All �►�� �► '. � _ Questions? Contact Kevin Freeman or James Guild. Prow Lineman Rodeo grounds in Gresnom IN THE COMMUNITY J .� 4, P"Kerp- ".1"V6115k SX P0944 Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power were proud to celebrate freedom this month, sponsoring Juneteenth events in Salt Lake and Portland. Employees joined scores of festivalgoers in each city and represented the company in Portland's parade. In North Salt Lake, Utah,the Juneteenth Celebration was attended by IL hundreds on the evening of June 10, including local political leaders, nonprofit groups and community members. Rocky Mountain Power was represented by a festival booth while employees and othersJU11AV i g L AC K 40 enjoyed food trucks, dance performances, educational presentations -. and more. 1_ r r On June 15, employees gathered at Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr School before setting out to walk as a Pacific Power team alongside several a employee resource groups in the Juneteenth Oregon Parade. ;4 They were joined by BHE chief diversity officer Lemuel Levels, BHE diversity, equity and inclusion manager Tina Brooks, PacifiCorp CEO Cindy Crane and Pacific Power president Ryan Flynn.The contingent followed behind the always-popular company bucket trucks adorned in colorful decorations. (Continued) CURRENTS I JUNE 24,2024 4 (Continued from previous page) At Lillis-Albina Park,where the parade ended and the festival - occurred, community members enjoyed musical performances,food 0 and displays from a range of vendors. Employees at the Pacific Power " �^ J •, 1' booth handed out Juneteenth-themed temporary tattoos,stickers and / flags along with company-branded bubbles. Abbie Sauter, director of community impact and diversity, equity - 1' and inclusion at PacifiCorp, summed up on Viva Engage the value of W the Juneteenth engagements, noting how they offer an opportunity - for"reflecting on our shared history and looking towards a brighter future together." Take a look at the photos from this month's celebrations,and learn — - " more about our vibrant employee resource groups,through which you can engage with colleagues across BHE to help foster inclusive workplaces where every employee can thrive \con V'E•T►7 - f4 Join 'PRIDE rWhIM..- PRIDE , IS q InspirAsian .n CURRENTS I JUNE 24,2024 5 LEARNIING OPPORTUNITIES 0"t'" 4&wok Deepfakes are a form of audiovisual manipulation that allows any kind _ of media to be easily and convincingly altered or fabricated.While the FT underlying technology has enabled significant media creation advances, deepfakes can be powerful tools for disinformation and fraud. In this month's security session, please join Jeffrey Baumgartner, Berkshire Hathaway Energy vice president of national security and resilience policy,to increase your awareness of the development and impact of deepfake technology, including strategies you can use to better detect fabricated media. Register for the webinar to add it to your calendar and receive a Teams invite for Thursday,June 27, at 10 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. MT. The training session will be recorded and posted on Journey to Excellence. 46pilual"If bil MS PacifiCorp's emergency management team is excited to announce our Employee Preparedness Campaign, an initiative dedicated to enhancing our readiness for any situation. Join us for a monthly series of informative sessions where we'll share valuable insights and practical tips on being prepared for emergencies both at home and in the workplace. Learn from experts, engage in interactive workshops and become / part of our safety-conscious community! STARTS WITH • Use this form to join the Employee Preparedness Campaign and receive monthly meeting invites. Then mark your calendar for join us forour first meeting. our first meeting: Tuesday,July 9 at 11:30 a.m. PT/ 12:30 p.m. MT In this first session, we'll discuss: • Why we prepare • What is the industry standard Why we • Personal experiences from people impacted by disaster. prepare • What have you done to prepare already? 7?e • Employee Preparedness Campaign overview: o Monthly activities o Stay Kit ideas, needs and examples o Campaign expectations and giveaways CURRENTS I JUNE 24,2024 6 lotfu 3W Sig - V&StA4 �"� Please join the business optimization and innovation team for a Lean Click here to register and add this event to your calendar! Six Sigma-Visual Management Overview! In this course,we will cover: This learning session will include a high-level overview of some of the Lean Six Sigma—Visual Management methodologies so that you can ' What is Visual Management? improve efficiencies and quality in the workplace. • Why use Visual Management? Wednesday,July 10, 10 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. MT • DMAIC and Tim Woods refresher • 5S • Kanban N tl • Highlights and Examples • Rewards and Recognition -Yes,we want to reward you for your Implementation efforts! • MaxValue refresher G✓ ��5 UqL • How can I learn more? MQ,V,q 16 ME' � � • Q&A We look forward to seeing you on our Teams event! POLICY REMINDER pcw4f fl4"anMtPC&Xy As you process and file company records, please remember that all The records management policies, procedures and guides,as well as records created, received and used at PacifiCorp, regardless of type the company retention schedule and related forms,are located on the or medium, are company property and are to be managed,stored company intranet under the Business Services tab> Office Services> and retained in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory and Records Management. operational requirements as documented in the PacifiCorp Records Questions regarding these policies, procedures,guides,forms or Management Policy and the PacifiCorp Records Retention Schedule. record retention requirements should be directed to Records Employees are responsible for complying with these policies,which Management or to Carole DuLong at 503-813-6296. include the following: - • Employees should know what records their department is responsible for creating, using and retaining and should ensure that these records are created,completed and used accurately and appropriately. • Records should be stored in a manner that allows them to be located easily, keeps them safe from damage, destruction or deletion, and provides adequate security and access controls. • Employees should be aware of the retention requirements for their department records and retain them for the appropriate _ amount of time. • Destruction of records should be appropriately documented, approved and processed as described in the PacifiCorp Records Destruction Policy and in the Procedures for the Destruction of Official Records. CURRENTS I JUNE 24,2024 7 MAKE A DIFFERENCE Chip- M(aW WWWW lAy Tee up with co-workers and friends at the annual Pacific Power United Way charity golf tournament!Vendors, business associates, CH I P I N FOR OU R COW MA friends and family are welcome to play! Proceeds from the tournament are donated to United Way, supporting its mission to build communities where everyone can access quality education,economic mobility and a healthy life. When: Friday, Sept. 6 Registration 7:30 a.m., shotgun start 8:30 a.m. Where: Glendoveer East Golf Course _ 14015 NE Glisan St., Portland n Entry fee: $100 per golfer—includes green fees, 18 holes of golf with a power cart, range balls, drink tickets, breakfast To register: Contact Rick Dunn at 503-813-6294 or pastries and lunch rick.dunn@pacificorp.com So&*& 44(a-f& Save the date and invite your vendor partners to join the fun at the annual Rocky Mountain Power Community Giving Golf Tournament! Tuesday, Sept. 17 Stonebridge Golf Club—West Valley City, UT Proceeds from this year's tournament will be donated to Junior Achievement of Utah, Boys and Girls Club of Weber-Davis and The Road Home. If you have a vendor who would like to "chip in," please let the Golf Committee know so your vendor partner can be invited ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER to participate. Send us an email at Rocky Mountain Power Golf Tournament. Keep an eye out for more details and a link to register for the tournament!! PACIFICORP 0