February 23 - 24, 2027 Charlotte, NC Duke Energy Plaza
“Rather than a typical conference with consultants & contractors vying for client contacts/opportunities, this conference provided great insight into major utility’s successes and best practices for plant decommission.”
Principal Engineer, Anchor QEA“The quality of the presentations was outstanding! The topics covered were very relevant and the information shared will be very helpful to me.”
Manager-Decommissioning, DTE Energy"The conference is well attended by owners who have performed the work and they are willing to honestly share good & bad experiences.”
Business Development, Brandenburg“Hearing other companies talk about the decommissioning process and their “lessons learned” is a valuable resource to the newcomers in this type of work. Knowing what not to do helps guide us to knowing what to do.”
Senior Engineer, Santee Cooper“Very informative sessions and enjoyed the discussion.”
Plant Manager, Newfoundland Hydro/Nalcor Energy“I really enjoyed the conference and have a much better understanding of all of the constituents needed to decommission/mothball a power plant.”
Sr. Business Analyst, Southern Company“Presentations provided valuable information on a timely subject affecting the power industry.”
General Manager, Wisconsin Public Service“An excellent conference to gain knowledge and share experiences with other stakeholders in the power industry.”
General Manager, Business Support & Administration, Jamaica Public Service“This was a great introduction to and overview of utility experience in decommissioning and repurposing closed coal sites. I learned a lot for a new job role.”
Sr. Program Manager, Wastewater Treatment, TVA“This conference was a great cross-representation in our industry of Owners, Engineers, Consultants and Contractors, and the Dialogue throughout was open, collaborative and helpful.”
Principal Engineer, Xcel Energy“Such a great platform for power companies to learn from their peers, and contractors that have already retired and removed their assets to pass their knowledge to those who are just getting started.”
Decommissioning & Demolition Leader, WSP“Great gathering of people with like minds and goals. The information for all parties is relevant and appreciated.”
Business Development, HomrichClosing fossil fuel generation sites are complicated projects for all involved. For the asset teams and individuals that might be new to the process, as well as more experienced individuals, this program will provide relevant and immediately applicable knowledge and lessons that can be applied to your own projects, including the next steps in the plant closure process and lessons learned. The conference will also discuss delaying closures and repowering requests as some of the newer challenges facing owners. Register for this program today and gain invaluable information on power plant closure and cleanup.
Register today to gain invaluable knowledge for executing efficient, safe, and community-conscious plant closures.
Please Note: Confirmed speakers do not need to register and are encouraged to participate in all sessions of the event. If you are a speaker and have any questions please contact our offices at 1.303.770.8800
| Individual attendee(s)$ 1495.00 each(early bird rate) (price after February 5, 2027 is $ 1,695.00) |
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Volume pricing also availableIndividual attendee tickets can be mixed with ticket packs for complete flexibility |
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| Pack of 5 attendees$ 6,350.00 (15% discount)(early bird rate) (price after February 5, 2027 is $ 7,200.00) |
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| Pack of 10 attendees$ 11,960.00 (20% discount)(early bird rate) (price after February 5, 2027 is $ 13,560.00) |
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| Pack of 20 attendees$ 22,425.00 (25% discount)(early bird rate) (price after February 5, 2027 is $ 25,425.00) |
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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 January 22, 2027 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $295.00 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
EUCI retains the right to refuse registration by any individual or company.
Tuesday, February 23, 2027
Charlotte, NC
Michelle S. Spak Senior Vice President, Environmental Services and Enterprise Excellence Duke Energy
This presentation will explore the key considerations involved in estimating, bidding, and managing power plant demolition projects, from initial site assessments and structural evaluations to developing accurate cost estimates and competitive bids. The goal being delivering successful demolition projects on time and within budget.
Luke Franklin Midwest Manager Projects & Outages Duke Energy
Ronnie Goodman Project Manager Duke Energy
Turning Challenges into Solutions Through Collaboration.
Rick Boyd Director of Generation Projects Dominion Energy
Jeff Richey Business Development Brandenburg Industrial Service Company
This session will explore opportunities and considerations for converting retired power plant sites into data centers and AI/high-performance computing infrastructure through brownfield redevelopment and asset repurpose.
Jeff Bauguss Partner ERM
This presentation explores the unknowns of plant retirement through real-world examples and lessons learned from decommissioning, demolition, environmental remediation, and site redevelopment efforts. Topics will include environmental discoveries, water management challenges, undocumented infrastructure, and evolving regulatory requirements.
Skyler Dexter Construction Field Specialist Southern Companies
This moderated question-and-answer session will dive into the changes facing the industry from regulatory and demand changes and will discuss how different companies are looking at these restart requests and more. Beyond these newer issues, discussions on the various unknowns and challenges that make these closure projects complicated operations will be reviewed. Attendees should feel free to ask their questions of these expert panelists.
Eric J. Szkolnyj General Manager – Plant Demolition & Retirement Duke Energy
Rick Boyd Director of Generation Projects Dominion Energy
John Hunt, PE Principal Engineer, Major Projects Group-Fixed Assets Xcel Energy
Skyler Dexter Construction Field Specialist Southern Companies
Wednesday, February 24, 2027
Charlotte, NC
Plant retirement and decommissioning often present unique technical challenges. Evolving federal and state regulations regarding CCR impoundment closure and surface water quality discharge criteria, however, add an additional layer of complexity at some sites that must be incorporated into project planning and budgeting early enough to increase the likelihood of a successful project outcome. This presentation will look at the process and timeline used for a large coal-fired generating plant in the upper Midwest.
John Hunt, PE Principal Engineer, Major Projects Group-Fixed Assets Xcel Energy
This presentation will examine a quickened pace for demolition of an aging power plant site using the former Homer City Generating Station in Pennsylvania as a case study for data center development. The discussion will explore the challenges associated with demolishing a large coal-fired power plant, including site preparation, environmental remediation, infrastructure reuse, and coordination among project stakeholders. The presentation will also highlight lessons learned and considerations for future power plant demolition and redevelopment projects.
Leo Slansky Senior Project Manager Independence Demolition
Learn more about the challenges of isolating an individual unit while ensuring operations of the remaining units are not disrupted. Topics include isolation and tactical removals from operating systems to limit exposure to dead legs, freezing and pipe-burst potential, and unmonitored areas. We will also explore the impacts to consider when major infrastructure is routed through an isolated unit. I will share our experiences and lessons learned from the Cholla Power Plant in Northern Arizona.
Keith Gardner, PMP Environmental Section Leader – Capital Projects Arizona Public Service
Partner
ERM
Director of Generation Projects
Dominion Energy
Construction Field Specialist
Southern Companies
Midwest Manager Projects & Outages
Duke Energy
Environmental Section Leader – Capital Projects
Arizona Public Service
Project Manager
Duke Energy
Principal Engineer, Major Projects Group-Fixed Assets
Xcel Energy
Business Development
Brandenburg Industrial Service Company
Senior Project Manager
Independence Demolition
Senior Vice President, Environmental Services and Enterprise Excellence
Duke Energy
General Manager – Plant Demolition & Retirement
Duke Energy
Hilton Charlotte Uptown
222 E 3rd St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-377-1500
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237 S Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-926-5800
0.4 miles from host location
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222 S Caldwell St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-227-0500
0.5 miles from host location
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Case studies, PowerPoint presentations, and group discussion will be used in this event.
Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.
Conference CPE Credits: 9.5
There is no prerequisite for this conference.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Live
Advanced Preparation: None
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