“The conference was a good opportunity for networking and making new contacts.”
President, Power Delivery Solutions
January 27 - 28, 2026 Boston, MA Convene One Boston Place
“The conference was a good opportunity for networking and making new contacts.”
President, Power Delivery Solutions“Excellent opportunity to learn and meet professionals from different utilities.”
Sr. Electrical Engineer, ENMAX Power Corporation“This was well worth the travel and time commitment. The vendor interactions made my trip so worthwhile.”
Lead Engineer, Duke Energy“Workshops are great for attendees new to underground transmission. Conference keeps attendees up to date on latest trends, technology, and issues.”
Transmission Engineer, Florida Power & Light“Information on a Journeyman level.”
Project Manager, New River Electrical Corp.“Knowing very little about underground transmission, this conference peaked an interest to learn more.”
Engineer 2, Pepco“EUCI workshops are always an outstanding way to learn and share knowledge about current trends in the energy sectors.”
Environmental Specialist, Ecology& Environment Inc.“A great conference that introduces attendees to other professionals in the field.”
Project Engineer, Electrical Consultants Inc.“The EUCI UG conference is a great tool to introduce new UG affiliates to the field as well as expand the knowledge of the most senior affiliates.”
Transmission Engineer, Dominion PowerThe desire for undergrounding transmission has never been higher resulting from the need to increase a system’s reliability, resiliency, and community preference. Operators and owners that have underground transmission understand the challenges they face efficiently operating underground systems and constructing them in the first place. This conference, hosted by Eversource, will bring together utility professionals to discuss and share detailed best practices for underground transmission design, construction, and operation, while also highlighting environmental, siting, and maintenance issues. Register today to network with your peers and gain valuable experiential knowledge on these complicated systems.
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 December 26, 2025 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
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Boston, MA
Douglas Foley President – MA Electric Operations Eversource Energy
Eversource is planning to upgrade aging transmission infrastructure. The program will address High-Pressure Fluid-Filled (HPFF) cable asset condition concerns (reliability, environmental impacts, diminishing workforce, etc.). Challenges of replacing assets while keeping existing lines operational. Working through challenges of constructing XLPE duct banks in dense, urban environments.
Allison Klein Manager – UG Transmission Line Engineering Eversource Energy
Christopher Chaney Manager, Electric Operations, Underground Transmission Eversource Energy
This Q&A panel discussion will discuss the challenges, developments, solutions, and lessons learned among these experienced project subject matter experts. This interactive discussion will engage the audience and panelists alike.
Christopher Chaney Manager, Electric Operations, Underground Transmission Eversource Energy
William A. Crawford Vice President Engineering The Okonite Company
Allison Klein Manager – UG Transmission Line Engineering Eversource Energy
Ornela Nano Project Manager Con Edison
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Boston, MA
To meet area load growth and decarbonization and electrification goals, Eversource is installing a first-of-its-kind underground substation, which will be the largest underground substation in the country at 35,000 square feet. The project will include five (5) underground duct banks housing eight (8) new 115 kV transmission lines. Transmission line design and installation challenges include extreme congestion and installations adjacent to rail infrastructure, engaging with many external stakeholders, including the need to develop low-strength fluidized thermal backfill mix to meet mitigation needs, and permitting designs with government agencies.
Jack Strollo Transmission Engineer Eversource Energy
John M Zicko Director, Capital Projects, Engineering Eversource Energy
This presentation will review various important considerations for underground transmission design, especially when in an urban location. Route planning, property rights, civil engineering, permitting are some of the topics to be discussed.
Chris Petrocelli, PE Senior Associate Dewberry
David Taylor, Jr., RLA Vice President Dewberry
Underground transmission projects require a balance 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 a project. Stakeholders must be engaged throughout the process, using a wide variety of communication and engagement techniques that are tailored to the needs of each stakeholder. The strategies and methods they use to positively engage stakeholders, build trust with the community, and overcome project obstacles will be discussed.
Gary St. Fleur, MBA Manager - Project Engagement New England National Grid
This presentation will discuss Con Edison’s Brooklyn/Queens Demand Management (BQDM) program is to address overload of sub-transmission feeders serving Brownsville 1 and 2 substations. The program proposes around 52 MW of non-traditional utility and customer-side solutions as well as a 17 MW of traditional utility infrastructure investment, including 80 MW load transfer to the Glendale substation, and more all of which could potentially defer the need for building a new substation.
Ornela Nano Project Manager Con Edison
This presentation will review the challenges and what was learned during a High-Pressure-Fluid-Filled repair project in upstate New York.
Alec Smith Senior Engineer National Grid
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Boston, MA
Underground transmission is a costly and complicated option for transmission projects. This workshop will provide an in-depth overview of underground systems, technology, construction, and installation. This is the ideal workshop for engineers new to underground transmission projects, regulatory staff that needs an overview to evaluate project options and vendors and contractors that support utilities as they build new transmission.
Ivan Selloriquez is an Applications Engineer at The Okonite Company, based at the Houston, Texas service center. He provides technical support on industry standards, cable calculations, and product applications, and delivers technical presentations to customers nationwide.
Prior to joining Okonite, Ivan worked as an electrical engineering graduate supporting utility and infrastructure projects, where he gained experience in electrical system design, engineering calculations, construction documentation, and field coordination. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University with a concentration in Power Engineering and is an active member of IEEE.
Applications Engineer
The Okonite Company
Vice President Engineering
The Okonite Company
President – MA Electric Operations
Eversource Energy
Manager – UG Transmission Line Engineering
Eversource Energy
Project Manager
Con Edison
Senior Associate
Dewberry
Manager - Project Engagement New England
National Grid
Senior Engineer
National Grid
Transmission Engineer
Eversource Energy
Vice President
Dewberry
Director, Capital Projects, Engineering
Eversource Energy
InterContinental Boston by IHG
510 Atlantic Ave
Boston, MA 02210
617-747-1000
0.3 miles to conference location
Hyatt Regency Boston
One Ave de Lafayette
Boston, MA 02111
617-912-1234
0.4 miles to conference location
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Boston
821 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111
617-956-7900
0.7 miles to conference location
Omni Parker House
60 School St
Boston, MA 02108
617-227-8600
1.0 miles to conference location
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 0.9 CEUs conference, 0.4 CEUs workshop.
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Participants must be in attendance for the entirety of the conference to be eligible for continuing education credit.
Case studies & PowerPoint presentations
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 0.4 CEUs for this workshop
Verify our IACET accreditation
Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.
Workshop CPE Credits: 4.0
There is no prerequisite for this workshop.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Live Based
Advanced Preparation: None
EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
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