Cinergy Solutions Assumes Operations and Maintenance of KGen LLC Assets.CINCINNATI -- Cinergy Solutions, a leading utility outsourcing and on-site generation company, through its subsidiary Cinergy Solutions O&M LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , has taken over operation and maintenance of seven power plants in the Southeast, effective September 15th. The plants, acquired in August of this year by KGen LLC from Duke, are located in Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Arkansas. Cinergy Solutions will take over all day-to-day business functions for KGen related to plant operations and maintenance for the seven plants. In addition, Cinergy Solutions will also provide, when requested, technical and commercial services, health & safety services, and human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. support for plant employees. Cinergy's marketing and trading affiliates began providing energy management services for the KGen facilities on September 1, 2004 in a separate transaction. The seven plants total 4085 MW of generation, consisting of both combined and simple cycle systems and are gas fired. "Even though we typically operate primarily in the industrial sector, our operational expertise coupled with our ability to fully support asset management assures KGen will receive maximum benefit from their assets in the long-term," said Steve Harkness, President, Cinergy Solutions. "The transfer of operations from Duke to Cinergy Solutions was virtually seamless and accomplished in a very short time frame." "We recognize the breadth of capabilities that Cinergy Solutions offers, they are a leader in their industry; one we know we can rely on," said Gerald Lindner, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of KGen Power. "Cinergy Solutions capabilities in transitioning the operations and taking over the assets have been excellent." About the plants The seven plants include the 620 MW Hot Spring facility in Hot Spring County, Arkansas Hot Spring County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the population was 30,353. The county seat is Malvern. Hot Spring County was formed on November 2, 1829 from a portion of Clark County, and named for the hot springs at Hot Springs, Arkansas , the 520 MW Hinds Energy Facility in Hinds County Mississippi, the 640 MW Enterprise Facility in Clarke County, Mississippi Clarke County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of 2000, the population is 17,955. Its county seat is Quitman6. Clarke County is named for the first Mississippi state chancellor and judge Joshua G. Clarke. , the 640 MW Marshall County Energy facility in Calvert City, Kentucky Calvert City is a city in Marshall County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,701 at the 2000 census. Despite being in an otherwise dry county, sales by the drink in restaurants seating at least 100 diners are allowed. , 640 MW Sandersville facility in Washington County, Georgia Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created February 25 1784. As of 2000, the population was 21,176. The 2005 Census Estimate shows a population of 20,118 [1]. The county seat is Sandersville, Georgia6. , the 640 MW Southaven facility in Southaven, Mississippi, and the 385 MW New Albany facility in Union County Mississippi. An additional plant, Murray, acquired at the same time by KGen will continue to be operated by Duke. About Cinergy Solutions Cinergy Solutions, an affiliate of Cinergy Corp. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CIN CIN cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) A term used to categorize degrees of dysplasia arising in the epithelium, or outer layer, of the cervix. ), one of the largest diversified energy companies in the US, offers a complete range of energy solutions from on-site generation and energy conservation to renewable energy supplies and maintenance of high-voltage electric and gas infrastructure. Cinergy Solutions' award-winning team of energy supply experts specializes in reducing energy costs, lowering emissions, conserving energy and improving efficiency for large energy consumers, municipalities and industrial facilities including Kodak, Procter & Gamble, General Motors and BP. Cinergy Solutions is dedicated to delivering excellence through innovative energy solutions from complete utilities outsourcing to custom design, construction, operation and maintenance of cogeneration and district energy facilities. Cinergy Solutions currently has 20 projects in operation or under construction in 15 states. |
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