NEPPA Welcomes New Affiliate Members

Fujitsu Network Communications (FNC)is a solution-focused partner with proven excellence in communications network applications that brings essential capabilities to the table during every phase of network modernization. Fujitsu has the right credentials to help utilities meet the challenge of building truly effective, unified communications networks that support the smart grid. The Regional Sales Manager is John Scanlon, and he can be reached at 508-320-7771 or by e-mail at john.scanlon@us.fujitsu.com. FNC is located at 36 Kanes Crossing, Worcester, MA 01609.

Electroswitch Corp.: Manufacturers of high-quality manually and remotely operated protective and control switches and relays for the utility and commercial markets, including switches and relays with serial DNP 3.0 and MODBUS communications. Also manufacturer of digital and analog instrumentation and portable and panel-mounted battery monitoring systems. The Regional Sales Manager is David R. Brecken, and he can be reached by phone at 781-607-3325, by fax at 781-335-4253 and by e-mail at dbrecken@electroswitch.com. Electroswitch Corp. is located at 180 King Ave., Weymouth, MA 02188.

First Wind Energy, LLCis a development, build and operation grid-scale wind farm. The Vice President, Matthew Kearns, can be reach by phone at 207-228-6867, by fax at 207-221-1605 and by e-mail at mkearns@firstwind.com. First Wind Energy, LLC is located at 129 Middle St., 3rd Floor, Portland, ME 01401.

Orion Utilities, LLC is a new Associate member of NEPPA. The CEO of Orion is Evan Hagberg, and he may be contacted by phone at 937-313-4321 or by fax at 937-719-4418. Orion is located at 115 Brookside Drive, Yellow Springs, OH 45387. Corrie Van Ausdal is the billing contact for the company, and she may also be reached at the above phone numbers. Orion Utilities provides meter, house bracket and pole reconnections, disconnections, outage restoration and collections for the Dayton Power and Light Company and AES in Ohio.