On this Interconnections podcast we have Mark Gabriel, president and CEO of Colorado-based United Power to talk about its separation from Tri-State and upcoming renewable energy procurement.Mark Gabriel is a 25-year veteran in the electric utility business. Prior to United Power, he served as Administrator and CEO of the Western Area Power Administration and as Acting President at the Electric Power Research Institute, where he led a nationwide effort known as the Electricity Sector Framework for the Future. He is also the author of the Indie Award-winning book, Visions for a Sustainable Energy Future. Upon joining United Power in March, Gabriel took over energy negotiations with the cooperative’s wholesale power provider, Tri-State G&T, and together with staff developed a 10-year plan providing direction for the future of the co-op. New Project Media (NPM) is an actionable data & proprietary intelligence platform dedicated to coverage of the North American renewable energy market. NPM helps leading developers, capital providers, investors, advisors, utilities and corporate subscribers enhance their deal flow, peer tracking, market research, and origination efforts by leveraging its content to inform business decisions.www.newprojectmedia.com