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Download the winter edition's exclusive, online-only article on craftmanship by Glen Bertini, Novinium, and check out CGA's latest Safety Conference:

Learn how to protect your pipelines and buried cables at the CGA Excavation Safety Conference & Expo. There are over 50 sessions on damage prevention and safe excavation, including 7 sessions presented by PHMSA. In addition there are workshops on damage investigation and locating, plus the CGA annual meeting. In 2011, 2000+ people attended from over nine countries. This year the conference is in Las Vegas, March 6-8, so don't miss a chance to attend while it is close to home. For more information, visit www.CGAconference.com.

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Western Energy

Western Energy™ is the voice of Western Energy Institute's 700+ volunteers and members, providing the latest in-depth news, best practices, solutions and conversations about the most pressing business and operational challenges facing electric and gas industries serving the Western United States and Canada. This quarterly publication is distributed to more than 7,000 decision-makers of public and private companies involved in electric generation and transmission, gas and electric distribution, pipeline operations, power marketing and energy related services.

Interested in Submitting an Article for Publication?

For full information, download our Writer's Guide containing information in response to frequently asked questions and the current editorial calendar. Contact Tai Danforth, Managing Editor with submissions, questions or comments at danforth@westernenergy.org or at 971.255.4970.

Western Energy is seeking informative and original articles with unique perspectives pertinent to utility executives and managers facing professional challenges spanning the utility business from the front line operations to the back office functions. Our diverse membership includes 60 energy companies and 130 industry service providers interested in articles addressing the following topics:

• Customer and Utility Communications
• Economic Forecasting
• Electric Distribution and Transmission
• Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Practices
• Engineering and Construction
• Executive Management and Leadership
• Finance and Legal
• Gas and Electric Operations
• Gas Distribution and Transmission
• Hot Industry Trends including Smart Grid, Renewables and Emerging Technologies
• Human Resources and Training
• Industry Services and Products
• Information Systems, Cyber Security and Technology Management
• Legislative and Regulatory
• Safety and Security

Additionally, authors should be aware of WEI's events featuring various topics. Program agendas are posted at westernenergy.org/programs as they come available.

We accept full length features, guest columns, hot topics and leadership driven Q&A interviews and photos to support any type of content.

Why Should You Advertise with Western Energy ?

• The members of the Western Energy Institute serve more than 20 million customers and generated more than $80 billion in revenue last year. Advertising delivers your message directly to the key decision makers in this thriving market. Your advertising serves as the foundation for the Western Energy Institute's communication efforts and works in support of its mission to unify and improve the industry for the Western United States and Canada.
    
• Your company will gain quality access to the C-level suite of all member utilities, as well as directors and managers of operations, customer connections and corporate functions. Specific, key groups within our readership include engineers, economists, business personnel in human resources, finance and accounting and the frontline trade employees.
    
• Whether you are seeking to obtain new customers or strengthen the relationships you've cultivated with your current customers, Western Energy puts you front and center, showcasing your organization's equipment, products and services.

Interested in advertising opportunities with Western Energy? Contact Mike Holley, Publisher, Apogee Media Group at mike@apogee-mg.com or at 916.378.5014. Download our Media Kit for additional information.