Synopsis: See how governing board members of a utility in a town called Palmer begin to take a broader view of the services they provide --and successfully manage expensive supply commitments in a tough rural-based economy. Although "energy services" is not a simple recipe for success, the energy services approach can provide a board of city governing body with programs that are adaptable and relatively low-risk for maximum benefit to all the customers and the utility. Produced by the American Public Power Association.

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THE POWER IS YOURS	D-2	14 min.

Synopsis: Produced by the American Public Power Association and designed for general audiences such as civic and business groups. Emphasizes benefits of local control, non-profit operations and efficient, competitive service that characterizes municipal power.

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A NEW LOOK AT ENERGY	D-3	25 min.

Synopsis: Produced by Southwestern Power Administration and documents a pilot project SPA arranged at Walters, Oklahoma, to demonstrate the usefulness of infrared thermography in detecting energy losses in buildings and poor connections in electric systems. This video can help you decide whether infrared scanning may be useful in your situation.

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YOUR STAKE IN FEDERAL HYDROPOWER	D-4	12 min.

Synopsis: By the American Public Power Association, this video explores proposals to sell the power marketing agencies of the fed- eral government and answers tough questions about why the sales should not take place and about "privatizing" federal power facilities, the preference clause and cost-based pricing. It's your stake in federal hydropower from the Southwestern Power Administration and the Western Area Power Administration.

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ENERGY CONSERVATION VIDEO MANUAL	D-5	80 min.

Synopsis: An excellent video on energy conservation by the City of Columbia, Missouri. It's broken into 3 segments of approximately 25 minutes each. Segment 1 - caulking, energy basis, hot water conservation; Segment 2 - common leaks, ceiling leaks, cooling; Segment 3 - window treatments, door weatherstripping, insulation. Great for showing to civic groups by using one segment each time.

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THE EXCELLENCE UPDATE - LIVING FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS	D-6	75 min.

Synopsis: Everyone of your employees spreads the image of your utility in their contact with customers. What image do they project? This video gives you ideas on how they, and you, should deal with the people who pay your salaries.

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SMALL COMMERCIAL BUILDING RETROFIT PACKAGING	D-7	9 1/2 min.

Synopsis: Do you ever get questions from small commercial building owners about energy conservation, savings, or how to retrofit small commercial buildings? If so, this video offers good suggestions on how to help the owners in a positive manner.

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GATEKEEPER PROGRAM	D-8	15 min.

Synopsis: Designed to increase public awareness of the needs characteristic of the vulnerable elderly before a crisis occurs. Pro- gram identifies and trains Gatekeepers, people like utility meter readers who are in contact with the public during the course of their regular work activities. 30-page training manual goes with this tape produced by the National Council on the Aging. Full support available from the Kansas Department of Aging. Take a look at this Gatekeeper program -- it's a service your utility may want to provide your community.

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SPEAK WITH POWER	D-9	46 min.

Synopsis: Master the art of public speaking. Nationally known expert shares his secrets for preparing and delivering powerful talks. Video and 16 page guide provides tips to mastering public speaking. Packed with practical suggestions and valuable tech- niques. You'll learn how to deal with nervousness, organize your ideas, sound confident and to project a good image.

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THE CHOICE IS OURS	D-10	20 min.

Synopsis: Serves as a springboard for discussion about the role of government in today's America. Chronicles the active role gov- ernment has had in our history and applies the lessons of that history to today's challenges. A journey through the nation's past and present to observe first hand the evolving and unique American relationship between the public and private sec- tors. 28-page booklet provides concise, summarized information on key facts and policy questions about some of our most challenging issues including: aging America, health, children's issues, environment, education, housing, economic challenges, agriculture, physical infrastructure, basic government services, community development and energy.

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BASIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS	D-11	43 min.

Synopsis: Developed by KGE on teaching utility company office workers how electricity is produced and distributed to customers. Essentially it explains the different types of line construction used in overhead electric systems for transmission, distribution and secondary circuits including the equipment used to decrease or increase voltages and the devices such as fuses and switches that protect the systems from damage.

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ROOM TO LIVE	D-12	26 min.

Synopsis: The number one cause of motor vehicle accident fatalities are injuries that result from occupants being thrown from vehicles. Seat belt use provides the best protection. A state trooper tells about some fatal accident and how seat belts would have changed the outcome.

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A PREFERENCE FOR PUBLIC POWER	D-13	9 1/2 min.

Synopsis: Explains difference between consumer-owned electric utilities (municipal and rural electric cooperatives) and private power companies. Also explains what federal preference power is. Good for public meetings.

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PLAN YOUR ATTACK (Against Liability Claims)	D-14	32 min.

Synopsis: Rural Electric Cooperative spokesman discusses how to prevent liability claims for electric systems. Also discusses need to protect the public and gives reasons for doing preventive line maintenance.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - The Site Selection Process	D-15	20 min.

Synopsis: Put out by Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency to educate economic development teams about the site selection process. It focuses on a team in a fictitious Minnesota community as it works with an executive of an expanding company. Shows successful marketing techniques, as well as some approaches to avoid.

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MOVING ON UP TO KANSAS CITY, KANSAS	D-17	8 min.

Synopsis: Promotional video on why people should live in Kansas City, Kansas - a growing area. Tells why personal and professional investments should be made in the community.

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