Managing the Complexities of T&D Asset Management

July 10-11, 2024 | Online :: Central Time

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Faced with aging transmission and distribution systems and limited O&M budgets, utilities are being pressed to maximize the lifespan of their current equipment while planning for when to retire assets. This program will provide attendees with experienced-based strategies for developing asset management and inspection programs using various technologies including Artificial Intelligence.  Focusing on real experiences from leading utilities and service providers, attendees will be equipped with tools to address problem components and justify their maintenance decisions to management, regulators, and external stakeholders.

Learning Outcomes

• Expand on how National Grid is developing their New York asset management program
• Discuss Artificial Intelligence T&D applications and use in asset management
• Review procedures for smooth transition of assets during peak retirement
• Expand on concession projections for when to replace assets
• Establish methods for dealing with assets during natural disasters
• Review steps in developing a critical inspection program

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 : Central Time

 

9:15 – 11:15 a.m. :: Perspectives on a Jurisdictional Focused Asset Management Maturity Improvement Roadmap

Since 2018, National Grid US has advanced its Asset Management Maturity scale. Recently, they focused their approach on a Jurisdictional level, which allows them to uniquely define the approach based on an Upstate New York state footprint. Their journey develops improvement maturity initiatives with 39 categories, 17 workstreams, over 44 subworkstreams, and further prioritized along 19 subworkstreams. They have prioritized these for the first of the 5 years on establishing a firm foundation. This firm foundation will allow for deep development and integration of data strategies, long-term capital investment planning, risk assessments as well as best practices across their businesses. This presentation will discuss their approach in detail along the 19 subworkstreams.

Mary E. Reidy, PE, DM, Principal Engineer – NY Asset Management Maturity Improvement, National Grid

11:15 – 11:30 a.m. :: Morning Break

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. :: AI Research for Energy Applications

This presentation will review EPRI’s research on Artificial Intelligence (AI) with an overview of a wide range of energy applications.  Specifically, this presentation will cover some applications related to asset maintenance and protection of T&D systems and equipment.

Jeremy Renshaw, Sr. Technical Executive, Electric Power Research Institute

12:30 – 1:00 p.m. :: Morning One Review Questions and Answers

 

Thursday, July 11, 2024 : Central Time

 

9:15 – 11:15 a.m. :: The Complexity of Asset Management and the Need for Strategic Planning and Risk Assessment

This presentation will discuss three topics affecting all electric utilities when it comes to asset management. The major themes will be peak retirement of assets, concession projections, and assets during natural disasters.

We’ve observed situations where a large number of assets reach the end of their life simultaneously. This “peak retirement” creates logistical complexities in sourcing, replacing, and commissioning new assets within a tight timeframe. Understanding and planning for these peaks is crucial for seamless asset transition and maintaining operational continuity.

A competitive environment complicates the decision-making process regarding asset replacement. Companies often struggle with whether to replace assets. This dilemma presents a unique challenge in asset lifecycle management and investment planning.

A critical aspect of asset management is dealing with natural disasters. This involves establishing priorities for service restoration and assessing asset health both before and after such events. It’s important to incorporate tools like Health Indexes or Risk Analysis models that consider the likelihood of asset failure due to natural disasters.

Kate Tancke, Director, UMS Group – a division of E Source

Pablo Narvaez, Director, UMS Group – a division of E Source

11:15 – 11:30 a.m. :: Morning Break

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. :: Experiences with Building Out an Inspection Program

This presentation will review the critical asset management tool of transmission structure inspections by discussing the steps in building and rolling out a transmission line drone inspection program. Eversource Drone Engineering is the SME of all drone use throughout Eversource. Founded in 2020, The group consists of 2 engineers and 8 FAA certified pilots. Drone Engineering performs annual inspections on Transmission and Distribution structures through the service territory, patrols Rights-of-Ways during storm responses, and is the SME for all unmanned aerial activity at Eversource Energy.  This presentation will share their experiences building out the drone inspection program, which covers over 30,000 transmission structures per year.

Stephen Michna, Lead Engineer – Transmission Technical Engineering, Eversource

12:30 – 1:00 p.m. :: Morning Two Review Questions and Answers and Wrap-up

Stephen Michna, Lead Engineer – Transmission Technical Engineering, Eversource

Pablo Narvaez, Director, UMS Group – a division of E Source

Mary E. Reidy, PE, DM, Principal Engineer – NY Asset Management Maturity Improvement, National Grid

Jeremy Renshaw, Sr. Technical Executive, Electric Power Research Institute

Kate Tancke, Director, UMS Group – a division of E Source

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Managing the Complexities of T&D Asset Management

July 10-11, 2024 | Online

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before June 07, 2024 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Credits

EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.7 CEUs for this event

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must log in for the entirety of the event and be in attendance for the entirety of the conference to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

Case Studies, PowerPoint presentations and Classroom exercises will be used in this event

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Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Conference CPE Credits: 8.0
There is no prerequisite for this Conference.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

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Who Should Attend

• Utility T&D planners, engineers and executives
• Managers, engineers, planners, and professionals involved in capital and strategic planning for electric utilities
• Professionals responsible for the analysis, planning, and management of the distribution asset base’s aging, condition, and condition management
• Transmission and distribution equipment vendors
• Reliability engineers and managers
• Risk managers