“Conference delivered expert knowledge to attendees in a clear concise format relevant to expectations for a reasonable cost.”
Project Manager/Engineer, Mott MacDonald
February 26 - 27, 2025 South Plainfield, NJ Public Service Electric and Gas, Hadley Rd Office
“Conference delivered expert knowledge to attendees in a clear concise format relevant to expectations for a reasonable cost.”
Project Manager/Engineer, Mott MacDonald“An amazing conference to learn about the different struggles and lessons learned from coast to coast of different utilities around the country.”
Director-Business Development, K&A Engineering“I learn more every year about transmission project design, execution and decisions-making at this conference than any other event.”
Director, Business Development NE US, CTC GlobalThe U.S. has seen a rise in billion-dollar disasters, from winter ice storms and spring floods to summer wildfires and fall hurricanes. These extreme weather events, combined with aging infrastructure, often lead to long-lasting power outages, high repair costs, and significant disruptions. These challenges hinder the transition to renewable energy.
To help utilities recover repair costs, regulatory frameworks are evolving, but building new transmission lines remains a slow and expensive process. As demand for grid reliability and capacity increases, utilities face operational, regulatory, and permitting hurdles, especially with transmission reconductoring projects. Selecting the right conductor type is crucial for balancing cost, efficiency, and performance.
Innovations are improving transmission capacity without requiring new rights-of-way, and grid modernization efforts require utilities to prioritize investments carefully. These decisions must consider available budgets, existing infrastructure, and regional weather risks.
Key agenda points for the 2025 Resilient Transmission, Reconductoring, and Capacity Expansion Summit include:
Join us to examine the viability of new technologies and featured case studies on how utilities are currently implementing them.
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 07, 2025 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 07, 2025 is $ 7,205.00) |
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| Pack of 10 attendees$ 11,960.00 (20% discount)(early bird rate) (price after February 07, 2025 is $ 13,560.00) |
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| Pack of 20 attendees$ 22,425.00 (25% discount)(early bird rate) (price after February 07, 2025 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 24, 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
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
South Plainfield, NJ
This opening talk will explore the strategic approaches and operational practices that drive PSEG’s success in transmission reconductoring and transmission expansion. The session will highlight how PSEG addresses the challenges of aging infrastructure while meeting increasing energy demands.
Lauren Thomas Managing Director Transmission and Substation Construction and Maintenance PSEG
As the demand for enhanced grid reliability and capacity grows, transmission reconductoring projects face significant operational, regulatory, and permitting challenges. This session will discuss complexities of navigating multi-jurisdictional regulations, with a focus on compliance with evolving standards and strategies for efficiently securing necessary permits.
Brandi Bartolomeo Manager, Major Permits and Field Services PSEG
Transmission reconductoring is essential for upgrading infrastructure to meet growing demand and improve reliability. The session will provide a comprehensive breakdown of costs, covering factors like material expenses, installation, and long-term maintenance. By examining current practices, attendees will gain a thorough understanding of the practical and financial implications of reconductoring, equipping them with the knowledge to make informed decisions and optimize project outcomes.
Emman Ebosie Sr. Director, Project Management Office, Projects & Construction PSEG
This session will focus on actionable strategies for deploying ready-to-implement Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs) to support FERC Orders 2023 and 1920, as well as mandates like SB1006. Attendees will explore practical approaches to integrate proven GETs—such as reconductoring and other emerging technologies—into current transmission planning and grid operations, avoiding delays tied to future-focused research. Emphasis will be placed on incorporating existing solutions to enhance grid reliability and capacity expansion today.
Jay Caspary Principal TransGrid Advisors, LLC (former US DOE Grid Deployment Office)
Nick Parker Manager, Planning Policy & Research Southwest Power Pool
This session will examine the Reconductoring Economic and Financial Analysis (REFA) tool developed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, which is designed to help utility transmission planners better understand the financial, environmental, and economic benefits of reconductoring upgrades, using conventional and advanced conductors. The segment will explore how REFA assists stakeholders in assessing feasibility, performance, and environmental impacts, enabling informed decision-making throughout the reconductoring process. Attendees will learn about the tool's capabilities that facilitate conductor selection, cost analysis, and socio-environmental impact evaluation.
Youba Nait Belaid Postdoctoral Researcher, Grid Integration Group (GIG) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
This session explores the critical role of reconductoring and transmission upgrades in integrating renewable energy into the grid. Experts will discuss advanced technologies, such as high-temperature conductors, that increase transmission capacity and support the influx of renewable power.
Davis Strobridge Manager of Regulatory Strategy ITC Holdings
Ted Kelly Director, Lead Counsel U.S. Clean Energy, Environmental Defend Fund
Join us for an exclusive tour of the Metuchen-Trenton-Burlington upgrade project, completed just a few years ago. This visit will include a stop at one of the key stations, where experts will provide insights into the innovative solutions and engineering strategies employed during the project. Learn about the challenges of constructing within a confined ROW and how the team overcame these obstacles to deliver a successful reconductoring upgrade. This is a unique opportunity to explore the complexities of ROW construction firsthand and gain valuable lessons for your own projects.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
South Plainfield, NJ
Setting the tone for further discussions, this address will outline a vision for the future of transmission systems and highlight the critical role of innovation in enhancing grid reliability and performance.
Ed Gray Vice President PSEG
This session will explore the key regulatory and financial obstacles facing transmission reconductoring projects. It will discuss how current state and federal policies impact reconductoring efforts and examine potential solutions.
Bruce Tsuchida Principal Brattle Group
This session will discuss key developments and regulatory updates impacting the MISO region, including transmission and resource planning activities.
Sumit Brar Lead Resource Utilization MISO
This session will provide updates on the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, focusing on its reconductoring efforts to enhance grid reliability and accommodate increasing energy demands. Attendees will learn about the project's current status, key milestones, and how the reconductoring initiatives will impact local communities and the overall energy landscape in Maryland.
Jason Kalwa Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project Director PSEG
Design measures implemented to improve the resiliency of a new 300 ft tall river crossing tower against climate change impacts, specifically sea level rise will be discussed. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory requirements set forth by the Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for incorporating climate change impacts in the design of new river crossing transmission towers in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30, § 61. Design tools used to predict sea level rise and engineering measures incorporated into the design of the new tower to withstand the climate change impacts will be covered.
Key Components:
Amit Urs Principal, Lead of Engineer in the Electric Transmission Line Engineering Group National Grid
Jagrut Jathal Vice President CDM Smith
Timothy Montgomery Structural Engineer CDM Smith
Manager, Major Permits and Field Services
PSEG
Lead Resource Utilization
MISO
Sr. Director, Project Management Office, Projects & Construction
PSEG
Vice President
PSEG
Vice President
CDM Smith
Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project Director
PSEG
Director, Lead Counsel, U.S. Clean Energy
Environmental Defend Fund
Structural Engineer
CDM Smith
Postdoctoral Researcher, Grid Integration Group (GIG)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Planning Policy & Research
Southwest Power Pool
Manager of Regulatory Strategy
ITC Holdings
Managing Director Transmission and Substation Construction and Maintenance
PSEG
Principal
Brattle Group
Principal Engineer in the Electric Transmission Line Engineering Group
National Grid
Holiday Inn South Plainfield-Piscataway, an IHG Hotel
4701 Stelton Rd.
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Phone: (908) 753-5500
1.8 miles to event location
WoodSpring Suites South Plainfield
2991 Hamilton Blvd.
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Phone: (908) 356-0700
2.1 miles to event location
Hampton Inn South Plainfield-Piscataway
205 New World Way
South Plainfield NJ 07080
Phone: (908) 561-26002.7 miles to event location
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Participants must sign in/out each day, be in attendance for the entirety of the conference.
Group discussion, case study analysis, presentations, Q&A, scenario-based discussion.
Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.
Course CPE Credits: 10.0
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None
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