Logo Design for Power Group

I am in need of a logo design for an Industrial Power group called IPCAA. Industrial Power Consumers Association of Alberta.

The icons/elements should pertain to the power industry (electricity is the main focus, while also dealing with natural gas and oil) and reflect the company's goals.

I have attached my version of the logo to give some direction on what I would like to see. I am a fan of this particular font: LHF American Sans.

IPCAA - Industrial Power Consumers Association of Alberta

Background:

The Industrial Power Consumers Association of Alberta ("IPCAA") is an organization of large industrial customers whose mission is to take a leadership role in ensuring that a competitive marketplace exists for electrical services. It comprises companies from such key industries as oil and gas, forest products, petrochemicals and steel.

Alberta's electric industry has undergone a major restructuring leading to the eventual deregulation of generation and major changes in transmission service. Although the major changes have been made, there is continual evolution and fine tuning, which can affect power costs to electric users. IPCAA has been actively involved in all aspects of the restructuring process including policy development, power pool operations and transmission issues. Membership in IPCAA enables each company to have input into the process, to exchange views and information, and to take advantage of the combined strength provided by an organization speaking as one unified voice to government and other key participants.

Mission Statement

The IPCAA mission is to take a leadership role in achieving a fair, open and efficient marketplace for electricity sales and service in Alberta.
This will be done through a strategic planning process, an educated and informed membership, active lobbying with the government and other stakeholders, and by extensive and comprehensive interventions in regulatory proceedings relevant to the electrical market.

The Project:

I need a logo design as follows;

Focus should be on the acronym IPCAA with the full name beneath or beside it, wherever you feel it fits. 

Ideas for icons/elements, cirlces that represent a group or union. Or representation of a identity that speaks up for the smaller groups.

If you have any questions please feel free to drop me a line at nick@nickhesson.com.

Sample for help on direction of the design.

http://www.nickhesson.com/ipcaa_logo_proof3.jpg

- Logo must be in vector format
- No more than 3-4 colors, less is better.
- 3 Proofs
- icons/elements must relate to industry
- Color schemes, and fonts

- cartoony
- too complex