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2027 Underground Transmission Conference

February 9 - 10, 2027 Richmond, VA Dominion Energy Innsbrook

“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
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“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 Power

The 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.

Learning Outcomes

  • Review open trench and horizontal directional drilling options in a case study
  • Identify key lessons from engineering, construction, testing, and commissioning a 339-mile HVDC line
  • List the environmental and landowner challenges and solutions for a river crossing line
  • Review the operational and repair impacts of accidental damage to underground feeder pipes
  • Engage with a question-and-answer panel discussion on the current state of and future for underground transmission
  • Review how flow meter and oil replenishment can be used to identify leaks earlier improving maintenance and reliability
  • Identify environmental risks and containment, recovery, and remediation techniques for fluid leaks
  • Discuss the mechanics of thermal grouting and applications

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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

REGISTER NOW FOR THIS EVENT:

Individual attendee(s)$ 1495.00 each(early bird rate)
(price after January 22, 2027 is $ 1,695.00)
Volume pricing also available

Individual attendee tickets can be mixed with ticket packs for complete flexibility

Pack of 5 attendees$ 6,350.00 (15% discount)(early bird rate)
(price after January 22, 2027 is $ 7,200.00)
Pack of 10 attendees$ 11,960.00 (20% discount)(early bird rate)
(price after January 22, 2027 is $ 13,560.00)
Pack of 20 attendees$ 22,425.00 (25% discount)(early bird rate)
(price after January 22, 2027 is $ 25,425.00)

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 08, 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.

Day one

Tuesday, February 9, 2027

Day two

Wednesday, February 10, 2027

Agenda

Tuesday, February 9, 2027

Richmond, VA

Registration & Networking Breakfast

8:30 AM

Group Luncheon

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Adjourn for the day

4:00 PM

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration & Networking Breakfast

9:15 - 9:45 AM

Conference Keynote

Matthew Parker Vice President Transmission Dominion Energy (Invited)

9:00 - 9:15 AM

Introductions

9:45 - 10:30 AM

Impact and Insights of a 230KV HPFF Pipe Strike

This presentation will cover the events leading up to the damage, repair, cleanup, and restoration of this 230KV line. The steps taken during the event that were key to the overall successful repair will be reviewed as well.

Reilly Weber Associate Engineer Dominion Energy

Shawn Scott SUPV T&S Construction Dominion Energy

Aaron Rogers Engineer Dominion Energy

Patrick Pesnell ET Field Work Consultant Dominion Energy

10:30 - 11:00 AM

Networking Break

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) – The Most Powerful Project You’ll Never See

CHPE is a 339-mile underground and underwater HVDC transmission line delivering 1,250 MW of clean, renewable Quebec hydropower from the U.S. border to Astoria, Queens in the heart of New York City.  After over a decade of development efforts, 3 ½ years of engineering, equipment manufacturing, construction, and 4 months of testing and commissioning, the CHPE project went into commercial operation on May 13, 2026. This presentation will review the challenges and successes of the project.      

Robert G. Harrison, P.E. Executive Vice President, Engineering TDI-USA Holdings LLC

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Group Luncheon

1:00 - 1:45 PM

Aquatic Electrical Construction

This presentation will review environmental and landowner challenges and solutions for a river crossing line while celebrating the success of the project. 

  • 69kV submarine solid dielectric cable 
  • River crossing
  • Environmental and property ownership challenges

Chris Petrocelli, PE Senior Associate Dewberry

David Taylor, Jr., RLA Vice President Dewberry

1:45 - 2:30 PM

Repairing a Cut Feeder Pipe

Feeder 69M36 opened automatically after a construction contractor saw-cut the feeder pipe, causing the loss of nitrogen pressure to the atmosphere. Eleven minutes later, the feeder experienced a single-phase fault and opened automatically. Approximately 80 gallons of water were drained from the feeder. Discussion topics include feeder drying, fault location, and repair activities.

Ornela Nano Project Manager Con Edison

John Lenny Sr. Planning Analyst Con Edison

2:30 - 3:00 PM

Networking Break

3:00 - 4:00 PM

Panel Discussion on the Challenges Facing Underground Transmission

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.

Moderator: Carrie Rose Pace Electric Transmission Communications Supervisor Dominion Energy

Matt Rudd Superintendent Electric Transmission Construction Dominion Energy

Robert G. Harrison, P.E. Executive Vice President, Engineering TDI-USA Holdings LLC

Tim Montague Sr. Environmental Coordinator Eversource

Ornela Nano Project Manager Con Edison

Agenda

Wednesday, February 10, 2027

Richmond, VA

Breakfast

8:30 AM

Adjourn for the day

12:00 PM

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast

9:00 - 9:45 AM

Early Leak Detection in HPFF Cable Systems

Fluid-filled cable system leaks can be difficult to identify in their early stages, often resulting in delayed investigations and repairs. This presentation shows an innovative approach that leverages existing flow meter data to detect abnormal oil replenishment trends and provide early indication of potential leaks. Through real-world applications and lessons learned, attendees will see how flow monitoring can improve leak detection, support proactive maintenance decisions, and enhance overall system reliability.

Rocky Koehler Jr. Transmission Lines Engineering Manager - Transmission Reliability ComEd

9:45 - 10:30 AM

Environmental Cleanup Challenges Associated with HPFF Cable Releases

This presentation will examine the environmental challenges associated with releases from high-pressure fluid-filled (HPFF) cables, including the containment, recovery, and cleanup of insulating fluids that escape into surrounding soil, groundwater, and nearby waterways.

Tim Montague Sr. Environmental Coordinator Eversource

10:30 - 11:00 AM

Networking Break

11:00 - 11:45 AM

Thermal Grouting 401: Performance and Cost Drivers

This presentation starts with an introduction to the fundamentals of thermal grouting, including an overview of the market. Using case studies of projects ranging from Miami to Milwaukee, it then dives deep into the conflicting desires and constraints that make thermal grouting significantly more challenging and costly than non-thermal grout installations.  Attendees will gain an understanding of the mechanics of thermal grouting from a manufacturer/installer’s perspective, focused on balancing the constraints of physics against the desire for the lowest 0% moisture rho possible.

Kirk Roberts Principal Strategic Projects CJGeo

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Final Comments and Conference Wrap-Up

Speakers

Robert G. Harrison, P.E.

Executive Vice President, Engineering
TDI-USA Holdings LLC

Rocky Koehler Jr.

Transmission Lines Engineering Manager - Transmission Reliability
ComEd

John Lenny

Sr. Planning Analyst
Con Edison

Tim Montague

Sr. Environmental Coordinator
Eversource

Shane Moulton

Supervisor Electric Transmission Engineering
Dominion Energy

Ornela Nano

Project Manager
Con Edison

Carrie Rose Pace

Electric Transmission Communications Supervisor
Dominion Energy

Matthew Parker

Vice President Transmission
Dominion Energy (Invited)

Patrick Pesnell

ET Field Work Consultant
Dominion Energy

Chris Petrocelli, PE

Senior Associate
Dewberry

Kirk Roberts

Principal Strategic Projects
CJGeo

Aaron Rogers

Engineer
Dominion Energy

Matt Rudd

Superintendent Electric Transmission Construction
Dominion Energy

Shawn Scott

SUPV T&S Construction
Dominion Energy

David Taylor, Jr., RLA

Vice President
Dewberry

Reilly Weber

Associate Engineer
Dominion Energy

Location

Dominion Energy Innsbrook
5000 Dominion Blvd
Glen Allen, VA 23060

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Continuing Education Credits

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EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.8 CEUs conference.

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Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must be in attendance for the entirety of the conference to be eligible for continuing education credit.

 

Instructional Methods

Case studies & PowerPoint presentations

CPEs

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

CpeEUCI 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

CLE

Only registered attendees can request CLE credits for an EUCI course/event. Please email [email protected] prior to the course start date and list the state where you are licensed and your bar# as well as the name and date of your course/event in your request, and someone will be in contact.

Who Should Attend

  • Transmission planners
  • Transmission engineers
  • Transmission Project managers
  • Regulators and regulatory staff
  • Utility construction contractors and engineering companies
  • HV cable engineers

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