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Women of Distinction 2023
April 6th, 2023 – Stanton, CA – We are proud to announce that our very own Kara Miles, President of W Power LLC, has been recognized as one of the City of Stanton’s Women of Distinction. Under Kara’s leadership, our California certified woman-and-minority owned business has been committed to developing, building, owning, and operating community energy reliability centers, promoting sustainable practices and renewable energy across the state. Please join us in celebrating Kara’s exceptional achievements and her dedication to making a positive impact in the energy industry.
Stanton Energy Reliability Center Grand Opening
October 28, 2021 – Stanton, CA— was a special day in the evolution of clean energy development in California. W Power LLC, a California woman-owned operator of community energy reliability centers, celebrated the grand opening of the Stanton Energy Reliability Center (SERC), an EGT hybrid energy storage system. The SERC is one of a kind because it is the first greenfield fully integrated Energy Reliability Center in California. It integrates a battery energy storage system with gas turbines operated by a proprietary software system that will provide coverage for the grid whenever needed and particularly during periods of peak need. This unique facility will help Southern California Edison provide reliable energy to the Western Los Angeles Basin power grid and produce far less greenhouse gas emissions than traditional energy plants.
Additionally, the state-of-the-art facilities were designed with the local industrial landscape in mind. The entire facilities are covered with an aesthetically pleasing design which features a clock tower and a building covering the power plant equipment. This has been an innovation in itself as there is no sight to the community or passersby of typical energy plant machinery.
The grand opening celebration drew guests from State, County and local elected and appointed officials to engineers, contractors, trades representatives, and architects involved in the project to community members.
SERC in Power Magazine and Award
October, 2021 – SERC was honored in Power Magazine’s article, “Stanton Energy Reliability Center: Hybrid Supplies Power When Southern California Needs It Most”, written by Aaron Larson. We also received an award for 2021’s Top Gas Plant.
Link to the article here.
W Power Celebrates the Holiday Season with their Friends and Neighbors in Stanton
December 5, 2019 – Stanton, CA – The atmosphere was quite festive outside the newly remodeled city hall with the Rancho Alamitos High School Choir singing holiday carols prior to the arrival of Santa Claus on the fire engine. This special evening focused on holidays around the world, and included tasty refreshments and youth activities. W Power participated by handing out chocolate chip cookies to friends and neighbors enjoying the community event.
Kara Miles, President of W Power (left) and Carmen Gratais among the young-at-heart enjoying the holiday event in Stanton.
W Power Continues To Demonstrate Strong Leadership and Community Commitment Through its Sponsorship of the North Orange County (NOC) Leadership Academy
A graduation ceremony recently celebrated completion for the NOC Leadership Academy Class of 2019. W Power provided key corporate sponsorship of the program presented by the North Orange County Chamber (NOCC).
The NOC Leadership Academy provides professionals with access to the centers of influence throughout the region and teaches them how to utilize these resources for the benefit of their businesses. The curriculum typically focuses on core areas throughout NOC. Individuals may choose to participate in the full certificate program or may purchase seminars individually, based on their interests and needs.
The yearlong program focused on topics such as Manufacturing, Public Health, Non-Profits, Tourism, Transportation, Government, Education, Energy, Public Works and Public Safety.
“W Power really enjoys participation in these types of programs that groom our future business and community leaders to be successful in their endeavors and give back to their communities”, said Kara Miles, President of W Power.
W Power is a California certified woman-and-minority owned business enterprise (“WMBE”) focused on doing business in California’s energy industry. W Power develops, builds, owns and operates community energy reliability centers (CERC).
(The 2019 Graduating Class)
W Power Sponsors the North Orange County Chamber of Commerce 2019 Business Excellence Awards
June 19, 2019 – Fullerton, CA – W Power was a Chairman’s Circle sponsor for the North Orange County Chamber of Commerce 2019 Business Excellence Awards at the Summit House.
Kara Miles, President of W Power (left) and Greg Lamberg (right) participated in the award dinner and silent auction at the Summit House
W Power Continues to Champion Women in Business by Sponsoring the 2019 SHE Influences Conference
March 8, 2019 – Fullerton, CA – W Power proudly sponsored this year’s SHE InfluencesTM Conference. SHE is an acronym for “speaks”, “hears” and “empowers”. The SHE InfluencesTM Conference brings together some of North Orange County’s most successful and influential women to discuss business, leadership, personal and professional development.
This year’s Conference included presentations from women executives from throughout Orange County. Topics included: “The Power of Gratitude”, “How Confident Women Reach Their Goals”, “Be the Change you Want to See in the World”, “Breaking Glass Ceilings…Women in STEM”, and “The New World of the Gig Economy”. The Conference was hosted by the North Orange County Chamber of Commerce, The Brea Chamber of Commerce and the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce and was attended by over 100 professional women.
“W Power is delighted to participate in and help bring these programs to North Orange County. With our 20 year investment in Stanton, we plan on being a positive force for professional women in the region for years to come”, said Kara Miles, President of W Power.
W Power is a California certified woman-and-minority owned business enterprise (“WMBE”) focused on doing business in California’s energy industry. W Power develops, builds, owns and operates community energy reliability centers (CERC).
(A Photo of this year’s North Orange County SHE Influences Conference Participants)
W Power Breaks Ground on the Stanton Energy Reliability Center – A State-of-the-Art Hybrid Energy Storage and Production Facility
February 11, 2019 – Stanton, CA – “GOOD MORNING STANTON!”, said an elated Judi Dittmer, Chairwoman of W Power, to a large crowd at the site of what will soon be the Stanton Energy Reliability Center (SERC). A number of speakers had an opportunity to share their thoughts and wish W Power well at this festive occasion including Stan Mayor David Shawvers, Theresa Harvey, the Chairwoman of the North Orange County Chamber of Commerce, Ernesto Medrano from the Los Angeles and Orange County Building Trades and Harold Dittmer, the President and CEO of Wellhead, who patented the EGT® hybrid technology being utilized. Wellhead affiliates will also manage the construction, start-up and long-term operations and maintenance of the facility.
SERC will utilize a state-of-the-art hybrid technology developed and patented by Wellhead. Southern California Edison has upgraded a few of its facilities to utilize this technology and SERC will be the first new build of this technology. “We believe that this is the technology of the future and will provide the bridge that California needs to a carbon free future,” stated Hal Dittmer, President and CEO of Wellhead.
“This has been a long journey over which we have built a wonderful partnership with the City of Stanton. How fitting that we are breaking ground on one of the most modern and sophisticated energy reliability centers anywhere in the world on Thomas Edison’s Birthday”, commented Kara Miles, President of W Power.
SERC is slated to come on-line in time for the Summer of 2020.
W Power is a California certified woman-and-minority owned business enterprise (“WMBE”) focused on doing business in California’s energy industry. W Power develops, builds, owns and operates community energy reliability centers (CERC).
W Power on Hand in Stanton at the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony to Spread Holiday Cheer as it Readies the Stanton Energy Reliability Center to Start Construction in 2019.
December 7, 2018 – Stanton, CA – The mood was quite festive at Stanton’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. W Power has a lot to celebrate in the City of Stanton this year and was on hand to share in the Holiday Cheer as it passed out W Power Holiday Cookies.
W Power has been working closely with the City of Stanton for over 5 years now to develop the Stanton Energy Reliability Center, a state-of-the-art hybrid energy storage and generation project that will help secure the energy reliability of the North Orange County Region. Final permits were received in November of this year and W Power plans on closing financing and commencing construction early in 2019.
“The City of Stanton has been a fantastic partner with which to develop this project. W Power is excited to be in Stanton, today and for the years to come – this is truly a very special community”, said Kara Miles, President of W Power.
W Power is a California certified woman-and-minority owned business enterprise (“WMBE”) focused on doing business in California’s energy industry. W Power develops, builds, owns and operates community energy reliability centers (CERC).
Kara Miles, President of W Power (right) and Julie Colgert (left) participated in the Stanton Holiday Festivities
W Power Demonstrates Strong Leadership and Community Commitment Through its Sponsorship of the North Orange County (NOC) Leadership Academy
November 15, 2018 – Fullerton, CA – A graduation ceremony recently celebrated completion for the NOC Leadership Academy Class of 2018. W Power provided key corporate sponsorship of the program presented by the North Orange County Chamber (NOCC).
The NOC Leadership Academy provides professionals with access to the centers of influence throughout the region and teaches them how to utilize these resources for the benefit of their businesses. The curriculum typically focuses on core areas throughout NOC. Individuals may choose to participate in the full certificate program or may purchase seminars individually, based on their interests and needs.
The yearlong program focused on topics such as Manufacturing, Public Health, Non-Profits, Tourism, Transportation, Government, Education, Energy, Public Works and Public Safety.
“W Power really enjoys participation in these types of programs that groom our future business and community leaders to be successful in their endeavors and give back to their communities”, said Kara Miles, President of W Power.
“We couldn’t provide a program as intensive as the Leadership Academy without partnership from the business community. W Power has been a great partner in their support of the NOC Chamber of Commerce and more specifically their sponsorship of the Leadership Academy”, said Theresa Harvey, President of the NOCCC.
W Power is a California certified woman-and-minority owned business enterprise (“WMBE”) focused on doing business in California’s energy industry. W Power develops, builds, owns and operates community energy reliability centers (CERC).
(The 2018 NOC LA Graduating Class)
(W Power was a key Sponsor of this year’s Program)