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AD INDEX NEXT MONTH ON THE FRONT LINES: A CONVERSATION WITH SOME INDUSTRY LEADERS In May, as new AGA board members gathered in Miami for a board meeting and the annual AGA Financial Forum, they sat down for a spirited discussion about the key issues facing the industry. We'll hear their views on the drivers and obstacles to industry growth, the prospects for modernization, winning the war for customers, and more. 9, 29 American School of Gas Measurement Technology BURNER TIPS: GETTING CERTIFIED Following a two-year process, Paciﬁc Gas & Electric, in early May, received PAS 55-1 and ISO 55001 certiﬁcation. The PG&E leadership who were the architects of the utility's effort discuss why this certiﬁcation was important to them, how they pursued it, and what they'll need to do to keep it current. 17 Gas Technology Institute (GTI) 13 Holland Engineering 19 ICCC 16 Itron 3 A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. 12 Minnich Manufacturing Cover 3 North Coast Seal PLUS: * A natural gas-powered house that's not only affordable but that generates more power than it uses. PHOTO COURTESY OF M STREET HOMES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: THE AGING WORKFORCE CONUNDRUM One of the key challenges faced by natural gas utilities as they pursue workforce development is the fact that so much of the current workforce is nearing retirement age-with not enough people primed to take their places. Here's a close look at how to cope with these challenges, with an eye toward: * Using big data to assess turnover and the risk of losing key personnel. * Methods for keeping key knowledge from leaving the organization: mentoring, training, and knowledge repository systems. * The impact of beneﬁts and pensions. American Gas Magazine Cover 4 Pipetel Cover 2 Utility Pipeline Ltd. 19 World Energy Engineering Congress 8 American Gas advertisers support your association. AGA members and associates are boldfaced. NEED TO HIRE HELP? LET AMERICAN GAS HELP! * A smaller CNG tank that might revolutionize the market. * Why investors are betting big on natural gas. Our Jobline department lists career opportunities in both the print and digital and on AGA's website for 90 days. Learn more at www.aga.org, "Knowledge Center," "Find Industry Jobs." MARKETPLACE Engineering Software - GASCalc™ 5.0 ... A suite of design tools including calculations for pipe, service line, regulator, relief valve, meter sizing - sonic velocity, gas properties, crossings, gas loss, MAOP, and more. Visit www.b3pe.com for information and demonstration version of the software. Bradley B. Bean, PE (719) 578-9391 JULY 2014 AMERICAN GAS 31 http://www.aga.org http://www.ksenergyservices.com http://www.b3pe.com http://www.b3pe.com http://www.ksenergyservices.com

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American Gas - July 2014