There are 12 modules each with a singular focus on various topics as they relate to UtilSO duties. We hope that you will find these modules meaningful and further your knowledge that fortifies your installation's stake in supporting the Army. USACE Huntsville Center CUP provides these modules to provide a greater understanding of your support to your respective nstallation as you perform the duties under AR 420-41 Acquisition and Sale of Utilities Services. The training modules that can be found via the Internet are listed below.
Module A Army Utilities Services Acquisition and Sales Specialist Program - This video provides an of the US Army Utilities Services Acquisition and Sales Specialist Training, lays out the order of training, and identifies reference documents that will be used in the training. References: AR420-41, Apr 2015 and AR420-41 Instructional Handbook, Jun 2016
Website: https://media.dau.edu/media/Module+A+Army+Utilities+Services+Acquisition+and+Sales+Specialist+%28UtilSO%29+Program+-+Introduction/1_wcqc9qhv
Module B Army Utilities Services Acquisition and Sales Specialist Program - This video reviews the primary responsibilities of the UtilSO, the three types and responsibilities of UtilSOs, and highlights activities and assistance provided by the Commercial Utilities Program (CUP). (Sections 2-5, 2-6, and 2-7, AR420-41)
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Module C Army Utilities Services Acquisition and Sales Specialist Program - This video reviews the types of utility services that can be charged to reimbursable customers and highlights issues to be addressed when establishing billing paradigms for customers. Reference: AR420-41, Sec 4-5
Website: https://media.dau.edu/media/t/1_1w4snhi8
Module D Army Utilities Services Acquisition and Sales Specialist Program - This video reviews the types of utility services that can be charged to reimbursable customers and highlights issues to be addressed when establishing billing procedures for customers. Reference: AR420-41, Sec 4-6 through 4-8 and Figure 4-1
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Module E Army Utilities Services Acquisition and Sales Specialist Program - This video discusses utility sales agreements. Reference: AR420-41, Sec 4-2d, 4-7, 4-12 through 4-14 and Tables 4-1 and 4-2
Website: https://media.dau.edu/media/t/1_p5zttrzq
Module F1 Army Utilities Services Acquisition and Sales Specialist Program - This video discusses developing utility rates and billing customers.
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Module F2 Army Utilities Services Acquisition and Sales Specialist Program - This video discusses utility services acquisition, contracting, and use.
Website: https://media.dau.edu/media/t/1_r2lsrvoq
Module G Army Utilities Services Acquisition and Sales Specialist Program - This video discusses utility services acquisition, contracting, and use . Reference: AR420-41, Sec 3-1 and 3-2
Website: https://media.dau.edu/media/t/1_v1pbvv6q
Module H Army Utilities Services Acquisition and Sales Specialist Program - This video provides an in-depth discussion of required activities and analyses in the acquisition of utility services, type of utility markets and associations, and an overview of the types of utility rate structures. Reference: AR430-41 Instructional Handbook, Part 1
Website: https://media.dau.edu/media/t/1_sgopvv68
Module I Army Utilities Services Acquisition and Sales Specialist Program - This video discusses demand response programs and their use within the garrison's utility management program. Reference: AR420-41, Sec 3-1(3)
Website: https://media.dau.edu/media/t/1_wqzi89q7
Module J Army Utilities Services Acquisition and Sales Specialist Program - This video discusses preparing to contract with utility service providers .
Website: https://media.dau.edu/media/t/1_unqs9f3x
Module K Army Utilities Services Acquisition and Sales Specialist Program - This video discusses post award contract administration providing an overview of the UtilSO's responsibilities; considerations with respect to PPA, EPAs, and privatization; challenges with respect to metering; and reporting requirements . Reference: AR420-41, Sections 3-8 thru 3-10
Website: https://media.dau.edu/media/t/1_4isqazuo
CUP experts regularly assesses utility provider services to ensure the Army is paying the lowest possible utility rates. The results of these utility service assessments that identify and recommend cost-effective measures to maximize the benefits of utility providers are improved utility contracts for services and reduced annual utility expenses. CUP also supports the Army’s Demand Response initiative, evaluating installation opportunities to participate in utility provider cost reduction programs.
Contact the CUP team by calling (256) 895-1275