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American consumers and policy makers are increasingly seeing EVs as a vital part of achieving sustainable transportation and emission reduction goals of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. The EV industry is growing at an astounding pace, as major automobile manufacturers increasingly develop new electric car products, and overall affordability for EVs is increasing to allow for more consumers to purchase
If this event is of interest you may also be interested in this related event Renewable PPAs, April 6-7, 2020 in Denver, CO This course provides a thorough review of financial and risk elements that influence the value of renewable energy power purchase agreements (PPAs). It is a companion to the Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements seminar, which instead focuses
In the West, wildfires are increasing in both frequency and severity, and electrical companies operating in wildfire-prone areas face significant risks. Utilities must take measures to reduce exposure and mitigate financial liability. This conference will bring together utility personnel from Western states to collaborate and discuss: Infrastructure Enhancements to Reduce Risk of Wildfires Key Objectives of Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plans
This conference is an annual convention of leaders, engineers, regulators, and everyday stakeholders in the New York energy system. From renewables and the deployment of DERs to Governor Cuomo’s ambitious Green New Deal, Climate Mobilization Act, and general Reforming the Energy Vision (REV), this conference will be a comprehensive look at the big changes and updates in New York’s grid.
Lead service lines have caused increasing concerns around the impacts of lead contamination on public health. The Lead and Copper Rule is poised for change and utilities are prioritizing the removal of widespread and longstanding lead infrastructure. Developing a lead service line replacement program requires an accurate lead service line inventory, efficient program design, responsive program administration, engineering expertise, and
Technology innovation is happening faster than ever in history. Disruptive technologies are becoming the norm, and our fast-paced society is eager to embrace them to improve human life in a wide variety of ways. Digital and technological change are also changing the face of industry and business, and the electric sector in particular is poised to be disrupted by a
Join the nation’s most successful women leaders in energy as they share their industry knowledge, strategies and experiences on how to accelerate positive organizational change and personal growth! You’ll participate in knowledge sharing and collaboration while building relationships and enhancing your professional network. The goal of this event is to help professionals advance their careers in a traditionally male industry by
Based on the author’s 25+ years of expertise in resolving large and small lawsuits, this course introduces participants to a proven method of Early Case Assessment and negotiation strategies with which to resolve utility lawsuits efficiently, fairly, and cost-effectively—whether you’re the plaintiff or defendant. The course begins with an overview of major types of utility-related litigation and lawsuit prevention strategies
As utilities begin and continue fiber optics deployment, business processes and protocol require essential structure and planning for investor owned and large municipal utilities. When developing, designing and managing a fiber optic network for a large electric utility, ease of access to information is essential. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge for business strategy development, financing, designing and maintenance of building
Water shortage is a constant threat, regardless of whether you are in a traditionally water scarce area or not. Drought, curtailments, population/industry increases or a catastrophic event in the water system can all lead to shortages. This course will discuss water shortage and the resources agencies need to successfully prepare and respond. Participants will leave the class with a water
If this event is of interest you may also be interested in this related event Fundamentals of Electrical Safety Hazards and Prevention, March 31-1, 2020 in Denver, CO The electric utility industry has focused on training all workers in the details and proficiency of the skill set. Apprentices become Journeymen, Journeymen become Foremen, Foremen become Supervisors. However, there is little
Traditional utility integrated resource planning (IRP) modeling, analysis and preparation have been dominated by: Central station firm generation sited at specific locations Fueled mainly by gas, coal, oil, and nuclear With one-way transmission and distribution systems And well-established reliability and high resource capacity factors This program will pivot to the new IRP paradigm. It is designed by integrated resource planners
If this event is of interest you may also be interested in this related event Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Fundamentals for Utilities, April 6-7, 2020 in San Antonio, TX Geographic information systems (GIS) is becoming a well-known technology that is used every day, not just by all types of organizations all over the world, but also by people. The web
If this event is of interest you may also be interested in this related event Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Data Collection and Integration, April 7-8, 2020 in San Antonio, TX Geographic information systems (GIS) is becoming a well-known technology that is used every day, not just by all types of organizations all over the world, but also by people. GIS
If this event is of interest you may also be interested in this related event Utility-Scale Solar Power Plant Fundamentals, February 26-27, 2020 in Denver, CO Over the past several years, the storage and solar sectors are more or less following a similar production trajectory — technology is advancing and costs are declining — bringing both into the power industry
A great project manager enables their team to take on new challenges, has the foresight to minimize resident disruption and customer risk, and understands the tricks of the trade to keeping project momentum up. When it comes to water and wastewater project implementation there is more to consider than the data behind the solution. Enabling a project to stay on
The age of technology is well upon us in the energy field. From IoT to AI, digitalization, and the pervasive influx of smart systems on the grid, big data is only growing bigger for utilities. With the right analytic strategy, companies can easily convert this data into valuable strategic information. To do this, all members of the execution process, from
Energy infrastructure projects can be characterized by high perceived risk and low stakeholder trust. A balance must be struck between the need for additional energy development and landowner priorities, environmental impact considerations and regulatory compliance. A comprehensive strategic public engagement process is a key tenet to the success of any energy project. Whether it be electric or gas transmission, a
If this event is of interest you may also be interested in this related event Southeast Clean Power Summit 2020, February 25-26, 2020 in Raleigh, NC Time doesn’t stand still, especially not within the dynamic environment of energy storage projects. As a result, the need for quality, systematic due diligence is essential. Such thorough due diligence is complex. Without it,
If this event is of interest you may also be interested in this related event Human Performance Improvement 3.0 for Electric Utilities, March 9-10, 2020 in Denver, CO. Attending Human Performance Improvement 3.0 for Electric Utilities is a prerequisite for this course This 1-day HPI Event Response course is designed to better equip practitioners in addressing two of the most
Proliferation of invasive zebra and quagga mussels pose a host of challenges such as damaging or clogging industrial infrastructure, adversely impacting native fish and mussel populations, decreasing property value, and discouraging recreation. Whether you are a utility or a park and recreation department, invasive mussels are an expensive nuisance when populations aren’t controlled. The Zebra and Quagga Mussel Mitigation training
The process for interconnecting new energy generation to the electric grid — both large scale (LGIP) and small scale (SGIP) — has become increasingly complex. Challenges remain to federal and state regulations and requirements; technical and regulatory issues facing owners of generation and transmission assets continue to evolve; and different motivations influencing the actors in the interconnection process often result
While fossil fuels are still the dominant energy source in the U.S., recent renewable energy advances point to a distinctive shift in the energy system. Projections indicate that wind, solar and storage can meet 80 percent of America’s energy needs by 2050. Utilities in the Southeast (SE) region are responding to rising customer demand for clean power by capturing this
If this event is of interest you may also be interested in this related event Fundamentals of Overhead Electrical Distribution Systems, March 10-11, 2020 in Toronto, ON This training program will introduce basic and advanced concepts of Underground Distribution Systems and all the associated components. This course covers all aspects and issues that are involved in the design, construction, operation,
If this event is of interest you may also be interested in this related event Fundamentals of Underground Electrical Distribution Systems, March 11-12, 2020 in Toronto, ON This training program will introduce basic and advanced concepts of the overhead distribution system and all the associated components that make up the system. The course covers all aspects and issues that are
Reducing methane emissions from oil and gas operations is among the biggest greenhouse gas bargains in the world. Capturing and converting the approximately $60 billion in wasted natural resources from leaky pipelines, are an immediate, actionable opportunity to help avert catastrophic climate change and improve a key industry’s climate performance, while boosting operational efficiency. In our carbon-constrained world, methane emissions
Amongst all the change happening in the energy industry, fleets are often overlooked as a place undergoing significant change and modernization. However, between new corporate and legislative initiatives to meet green goals and technology improving efficiency, the world of fleet management is truly a hub of innovation. This conference is a unique break in the regular routine of truck tradeshows
The electricity landscape is evolving rapidly and being pushed by a few key drivers (decarbonization, decentralization, and digitalization) within the context of global markets. This course will help you understand how these trends are coalescing and integrating to create completely different utility and power market dynamics. It will also explain the opportunities and challenges for grid planners, utilities, solutions vendors,
Faced with increasing demands for reliability, improved aesthetics and security, the adoption of gas insulated substations (GIS) by North American utilities is rapidly increasing. Companies also elect to use GIS because of the increased load and limited space present in the urban areas. Often, building new substations or increasing capacity is difficult because land is either not available or is
The use of natural gas for power generation has surged in the U.S. over the last few decades. Boasting the advantages of being the cleanest-burning fossil fuel (producing half the CO2 emissions of a coal-fired plant), reliability, affordability and efficient deployment; natural gas has grown in popularity as a complementary source to renewable energy. However, in an increasingly carbon-conscious world,
This course introduces hydraulic models for water utility distribution systems and covers how modeling can be applied to benefit water utilities. Ensuring robust and redundant infrastructure, reducing operating costs, planning for outages, and determining fire fighting capabilities are some of the items that attendees should have new ideas about after this course. Hydraulic Modeling for Water Utility Distribution Systems will
Going underground with transmission has traditionally been a transmission owner’s last resort because the cost of underground transmission is many times the cost of overhead transmission and maintenance and repair has proved costly and difficult. However, advanced cable technologies have been developed, installation techniques have expanded in terms of options and efficiency while cost factors have improved giving transmission owners
Financial transmission (FTR)/congestion revenue rights (CRRs and TCRs) and auction revenue rights (ARRs) facilitate mandatory, competitive, open transmission access. While the use of these measures is a customary practice among physical market participants, it’s their use as financial instruments that seems to draw the most attention with regard to the efficient operation of the wholesale power marketplace. Several market conditions
This training program will provide a foundation of understanding for persons working in, dealing with, or having special interest in the electric utility industry. The training explains utilities from four separate perspectives: infrastructure, operations, business, and regulatory. The infrastructure perspective covers electricity basics, equipment, and power systems in terms of generation, transmission, distribution, and customer. The operations perspective covers energy
A great project manager enables their team to take on new challenges, has the foresight to minimize resident disruption and customer risk, and understands the tricks of the trade to keeping project momentum up. When it comes to water and wastewater project implementation there is more to consider than the data behind the solution. Enabling a project to stay on
As technology advances and the demand for reliable, faster internet services increases, pole owners and wireless and wireline pole attachers are faced with increasing pressure to deploy the 5th generation network technology on existing poles and infrastructure. With new and evolving FCC regulations, what can the electric utilities, carriers and government organizations expect for the future of pole attachments? Wading
Join the nation’s most successful women leaders in oil and gas as they share their industry knowledge, strategies and experiences on how to accelerate positive organizational change and personal growth! You’ll participate in knowledge sharing and collaboration while building relationships and enhancing your professional network. The goal of this event is to help professionals advance their careers in a traditionally male
This is an introductory course to pipelines. The history of pipelines, definitions and terminology, and how pipelines work will be included in the discussion on the first morning. The focus will then move to natural gas and crude oil pipelines from the planning, design, and construction to the operation, safety, and maintenance of the pipelines. The intent of this course
Battery storage is a technology whose time has finally arrived in many markets across the globe. Implementations are increasing, with storage addressing multiple problems and opportunities across the power grid, and use cases are abounding – both for utility-scale and behind-the-meter applications. In recent applications, storage has been used: as a peaking resource to firm up renewable projects to support
If this event is of interest you may also be interested in this related event Nuclear Power Plant Operations, February 19-20, 2020 in Atlanta, GA The Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Introduction to Emergency Planning course provides attendees with a clear understanding of how these powerful plants plan to protect the public if a casualty occurs. The course will describe: how
Optimizing distribution system assets is a more difficult task as distributed energy resources become a bigger player on the distribution system. Analyzing load data is essential to developing an effective forecast. This course will take attendees through traditional distribution system planning practices and move quickly into modern and future trends to be considered. Practical examples and case studies will compare
With solar power moving into the mainstream of energy resources, the aggressive search for suitable greenfield sites has prompted savvy investors, project developers, suppliers and power organizations to consider sites with less conventional development characteristics. Ironically, these blemished sites areas often turn out to be attractive siting options for solar projects. Business is flourishing. Renewable energy policies, coupled with multiple
Regardless of their function, all leaders and managers must work within, monitor, and often provide guidance in the adherence to and/or the implementation of applicable codes, standards, and legal and regulatory requirements. This course aims to familiarize students with the purpose and function of the many governing or contributing bodies at the state and federal level in producing and enforcing
Oil and gas is a global industry that faces constant pressure to change and innovate. This dynamic nature is especially true for upstream operations. This area of the industry, also called exploration and production, involves all well-related activities. Technological advances like horizontal drilling and multi-stage hydraulic fracturing have revolutionized operations and created a production boom in North America. Any successful
Oil and gas is a global industry that faces constant pressure to change and innovate. This dynamic nature is especially true for upstream operations. This area of the industry, also called exploration and production, involves all well-related activities. Technological advances like horizontal drilling and multi-stage hydraulic fracturing have revolutionized operations and created a production boom in North America. Any successful
The 12th Annual Western Transmission Summit will convene leaders and operators from across the Western U.S. grid to discuss new challenges and developments to the regional transmission system. As Western operators and legislators innovate new methods for grid operation, including its recent movement towards regionalization, the rest of the industry will continue to watch the West for what’s next. The
This course will explain the fundamentals of PJM — market mechanics, operations and price formation dynamics. It will examine developing policy and technology trends that have recently roiled certain market elements. And, it will illuminate what different members and market participants must evaluate to optimize their positioning in the multiple markets operated by the RTO. PJM Interconnection is one of
Amidst aging transmission and distribution infrastructure, digitally forward asset managers, equipped with advanced analytics tools are realizing significant gain from using data analytics to improve asset health. Data analytics can be used to monitor T&D assets to gauge their performance, predict and prevent failures, and prioritize asset renewal. Newer technologies such as drones assist in the collection of data to
Renewable energy providers and their suppliers continue to wrestle with the complexities of the NERC reliability standards implementation, compliance, and enforcement process. Full audit schedules within each regional entity ensure that the stakes remain high. Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards add another level of complexity, further demonstrating to the power industry the difficulties associated with legislating reliability and security. With
The 5th iteration of EUCI’s Electric Vehicle-Utility Industry Nexus conference brings together myriad stakeholders to address critical considerations, opportunities and challenges regarding electric vehicles’ impact on utilities. The event will include case studies from utilities and other relevant stakeholders from across the country, including Duke Energy, Tucson Electric Power, Austin Energy, Southern California Edison, Tesla, and more. Experts will describe
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