February 18 - 19, 2026 Atlanta, GA Georgia Power Headquarters
“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.
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 16, 2026 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
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Atlanta, GA
Matthew Lamar Harris Manager - Safety & Health Southern Company
Scott Smith Director of Project Management, Technical Shared Services Southern Company
Effective planning for a demolition event begins with establishing clear expectations for all parties involved. This process includes creating a detailed timeline, defining roles and responsibilities, and outlining the objectives of the project. Clear communication is essential to ensure that everyone is aligned and understands the scope and impact of the event.
Fiona Bills Project Manager - Technical Shared Services Southern Company
Michelle Loveless Sr. Mgr., Demolition Projects Tennessee Valley Authority
From bidding and awarding to boots on the ground, what are the key elements to make sure we all have the smoothest kick-off resulting in a successful project. This presentation will discuss some of these elements and include: successful owner requirements, project definitions, safety from kick-off to completion, beyond contract requirements, and other contractor preparations that make a safe and successful project.
Douglas Thomas Executive Project Manager Independence Excavating, Inc.
This presentation explores a first-of-its-kind demolition method using engineered metal reinforcements to prevent the dangerous “squat” failure that can occur when explosively felling thin-walled, wide-diameter concrete stacks. This innovative approach enabled a controlled and predictable drop of the Plant Wansley Wet Stack during its successful implosion.
Fiona Bills Project Manager - Technical Shared Services Southern Company
Mark Ramun VP Industrial Services Jackson Demolition Service, Inc.
This presentation will review the tools and methods for a successful demolition project for anyone new to the process or as a refresher for seasoned utility professionals.
Joe Vendetti Senior Vice President of Industrial Services Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc.
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.
Rick Boyd Director of Generation Projects Dominion Energy
Eric J. Szkolnyj General Manager – Plant Demolition & Retirement Duke Energy
Jayme Hobson Decommissioning General Manager Tennessee Valley Authority
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Atlanta, GA
Nick Slappy Vice President, Operations & Maintenance Georgia Power
As an asset owner, what steps are involved with authorizing a contractor scope of work to ensure Health & Safety, Environmental, and Operational Excellence standards are met.
Eric J. Szkolnyj General Manager – Plant Demolition & Retirement Duke Energy
This presentation will explore the considerations in developing a safety mentality and safety program for your company and projects. Everyone is responsible for Safety (Owners, Representatives, Prime Contractor, Subcontractors) and takes responsibility for a successful project.
Fred Maier National Business Development Manager Trifecta Services Company
This conversation will discuss lessons learned, challenges in closure projects and a broad range of topics as acquired from the experience of the panelists. Attendees should feel free to ask their questions of the panelists.
Anita Perry Construction Manager, Technical Shared Services Southern Company
Alicia Williams Manager of Compliance and Support - Plant Yates Georgia Power Company
Alex Rhudy Construction Manager, Technical Shared Services Southern Company
Project Manager - Technical Shared Services
Southern Company
Director of Generation Projects
Dominion Energy
Decommissioning General Manager
Tennessee Valley Authority
Manager - Safety & Health
Southern Company
Sr. Mgr., Demolition Projects
Tennessee Valley Authority
National Business Development Manager
Trifecta Services Company
Construction Manager, Technical Shared Services
Southern Company
VP Industrial Services
Jackson Demolition Service, Inc.
Construction Manager, Technical Shared Services
Southern Company
Vice President, Operations & Maintenance
Georgia Power
Director of Project Management, Technical Shared Services
Southern Company
General Manager – Plant Demolition & Retirement
Duke Energy
Executive Project Manager
Independence Excavating, Inc.
Senior Vice President of Industrial Services
Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc.
Manager of Compliance and Support - Plant Yates
Georgia Power Company
Hilton Atlanta
255 Courtland St NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-659-2000
0.5 miles from conference location
Courtland Grand Hotel
165 Courtland St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
833-311-9443
0.7 miles from conference location
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-577-1234
0.9 miles from conference location
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Participants must log in each day and be in attendance for the entirety of the conference to be eligible for continuing education credit.
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: 11.0
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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