Mike Paoli, Public Affairs,
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John Dobken, Public Affairs,
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RICHLAND, Wash. – Nawah Energy
Company, based in the United Arab Emirates, announced their selection today of
Mark Reddemann as their new CEO. Reddemann has been the CEO of Energy Northwest
in Richland, Wash., since 2010. The joint action agency of Washington state
employs more than 1,100 people.
Nawah is a
joint-venture between Emirates Nuclear Energy Company and the Korea Electric
Power Corporation. In his new position, Reddemann will lead the Nawah team to
bring four new nuclear energy reactors on line at the Barakah Nuclear Energy
Plant in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Nawah expects the reactors to begin
delivering a total of 5,600 megawatts to the region during the next four years.
“I’m
honored to accept this position,” said Mark Reddemann. “It’s certainly clear to
me that this opportunity comes my way as a direct result of Columbia Generating
Station’s performance and the industry reputation our team has established.”
Columbia
Generating Station is the third-largest electricity producer in Washington,
behind the Grand Coulee and Chief Joseph dams. The nuclear facility set annual
generation records in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016, and has steadily decreased its
cost of power since 2010. In 2016 the Bonneville Power Administration credited
Columbia’s performance with contributing downward pressure on regional
electricity rates, and that same year recognized EN for saving customers more
than $2 billion through operational and debt-management initiatives.
In 2017
the Association of Washington Business, Washington’s chamber of commerce, named
EN its employer of the year. Since 2010 the agency has received multiple state,
regional and national safety awards, and Columbia Generating Station is
currently in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s second highest performance
category.
Throughout 2014
Reddemann served on Gov. Jay Inslee’s Carbon Emissions Reduction Task Force.
“I’m excited to
serve the best interests of the UAE, the U.S., and the global nuclear energy
industry,” Reddemann said.
Reddemann’s last
day as EN CEO is March 30. He begins his duties as Nawah CEO April 1.
About Energy Northwest
Energy Northwest develops, owns and operates a diverse mix of electricity generating resources, including hydro, solar and wind projects – and the Northwest’s only nuclear energy facility. These projects provide enough reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible energy to power more than a million homes each year, and that carbon-free electricity is provided at the cost of generation. As a Washington state, joint action agency, Energy Northwest comprises 27 public power member utilities from across the state serving more than 1.5 million ratepayers. The agency continually explores new generation projects to meet its members’ needs.
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