Chugach members are aware of declining natural gas supplies, aging infrastructure, higher production costs and greater environmental mandates. Yet, keeping energy reliable and efficient must be equated with the importance of controlling consumer rates.
We must investigate renewable energy options carefully. Currently 90 percent of the kilowatt-hours generated are produced by natural gas and 10 percent comes from hydroelectricity. In the future, renewable energy needs to have a much larger share. My diverse background in Cook Inlet gas permitting, state regulatory compliance and federal coordination prepared me to take part in honest debate towards tough, sound decisions on energy issues. I see this as an opportunity to work collaboratively in keeping the “lights on”.
The wise use of resources takes place on both the supply and demand side. I encourage programs that emphasize conservation and education for reduced consumption and costs.
With your support, I will pursue:
diversifying the gas supply by exploring alternative resources,
investing in reliable and innovative equipment,
efficiencies by consolidating operations and assets internally and with other Railbelt utilities where warranted,
competitive bids in all major expenditures, and
conservation and practices that control consumer rates.
Endorsed by ratepayers at CHUGACH RELIABILITY GROUP www.chugach4u.com
Riki Lebman Resume
Ms. Riki Lebman 15740 Wind Song Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99516 Home phone (907) 345-1166 / Cell phone (907) 632-5555
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (2007 to present) Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (2006) Hoefler Consulting Group (2000 - 2005) State of Alaska, Division of Governmental Coordination (1999 – 2000) State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation (1991 – 1999)
EXPERIENCE:
Alaska Native Health Consortium, 3901 Bragaw St., Anchorage, Alaska
Environmental Coordinator Supervisor – Technical liaison to over 25 engineers to perform National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews on water and sewer system infrastructure and health clinic construction projects in rural Alaska. Supervises permitting specialist and manages archaeological contracts to accomplish NEPA and construction mandates. Accomplished a Programmatic Agreement (PA) with USFWS and initiated one with OHA. Customized the environmental assessment into a template to assist writers and ensure adequacy and completeness.
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, 3600 C Street, Anchorage, Alaska
Permits and Environmental Coordinator –Lead contact for two oil and gas clients barging exploration equipment to the North Slope. Developed timelines and schedules for rig movements, environmental studies and permitting necessary for offshore and NPR-A exploration. Preliminary studies included threatened and endangered specie wildlife surveys, off-shore ice road permitting options, sedimentation issues and tideland docking.
Lead Scientist – Worked with multiple clients in plan writing, operation assessment, permitting and compliance activities in local, Fort Greeley, North Slope and Cook Inlet Regions. Project assistance also included conducting public scooping, stipulating lease agreements, suggesting wetlands mitigation; waste disposal options; water-use alternatives; minimizing wildlife interaction and recognizing conflicting land use activities. As a project manager, scheduled assigned staff for conducting education and compliance field training, compliance reporting and permitting activities.
State of Alaska, Division of Governmental Coordination
ACMP Project Review Coordinator - Under the Alaska Coastal Management Program (ACMP), the Project Review Coordinator initiates the public involvement process, coordinates federal, state and borough permit reviews, assesses compliance to ACMP coastal policies and responds to public concerns. As the Project Review Coordinator, I worked extensively with the North Slope Borough, tribal organizations and native communities on oil and gas development projects.
State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation
Seafood Inspection Supervisor/ Permitting Specialist - Over this nine year period reviewed and approved permit applications on a variety of facilities (shore-based and floating) and processing operations and including regulations on solid waste, air and water quality, and land use. Had authority to take compliance actions ranging from product destruction to legal actions. For two years managed a staff of seven statewide inspectors.
EDUCATION:
Colorado State University, B.S. Microbiology – Fort Collins University of Alaska, Anchorage - Graduate work in Engineering Science Federal Project NEPA Training –EPA Workshop (2007) Native and Western Perspectives on Community Decision Making Workshop (2007) Reviewing NEPA Documents (2007) - Shipley Group Hazardous Waste Ops & Emergency Response Training (2004) Storm Water Compliance Workshop (2002) Colorado State University, B.S. Microbiology – Fort Collins University of Alaska, Anchorage - Graduate work in Engineering Science
This first question has 3 parts: a) What other boards or committees have you served on; b) What qualities do you think you have that make you a good board member; and c) what was your most significant contribution to that board or committee?
Currently, Chugach generates roughly 90% of its energy from natural gas. The board has advanced a 90/10 to 10/90 vision that would move the Association away from natural gas to alternative energy. Do you support that vision and what actions do you believe Chugach could take to achieve its goal.
Given the time it takes to move from natural gas to alternative energy and the current Cook Inlet gas supply, what are your thoughts on how Chugach should resolve the pending supply issue?
Do you think that Chugach should implement efficiency and/or conversation programs that allow members to reduce their usage? Part B, how would you address the companion loss of revenue to Chugach?
[Comment on time commitment from each board member]. How will you approach preparing for the Board meetings each month? How much of a problem is it to retrieve your preparation packet from the Internet? Are you a frequent user of email?
What is Chugach's most significant employee-related challenge? Or how do you see the workforce changing in the next 10 years. In answering either question, how will we successfully meet the challenge?
Chugach members are aware of declining natural gas supplies, aging infrastructure, higher production costs and greater environmental mandates. Yet, keeping energy reliable and efficient must be equated with the importance of controlling consumer rates.