“The conference was a good opportunity for networking and making new contacts.”
President, Power Delivery SolutionsJanuary 23 - 24, 2025 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 mad 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 Dominion Energy, 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.
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 January 03, 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 January 03, 2025 is $ 7,205.00) |
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Pack of 10 attendees$ 11,960.00 (20% discount)(early bird rate) (price after January 03, 2025 is $ 13,560.00) |
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Pack of 20 attendees$ 22,425.00 (25% discount)(early bird rate) (price after January 03, 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 December 20, 2024 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
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Richmond, VA
Matthew (Matt) Gardner Vice President Planning and Operations President Elect of CIGRE USNC, Dominion Energy
This presentation will review the construction and intentions of this challenging open trench and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) project.
Shane Moulton Supervisor Electric Transmission Engineering Dominion Energy
Matt Rudd Superintendent Electric Transmission Construction Dominion Energy
Patrick Pesnell Electric Transmission Operations Underground Field Work Consultant Dominion Energy
Ajay Joshi Project Manager Wilson Construction
Tom Howell Project Superintendent Wilson Construction
The replacement of older fluid-filled line with Solid Dielectric is becoming more commonplace and this presentation will review one such replacement in New York City, revealing the process and steps involved.
Robert Mayou Transmission Operations Con Edison of NY
High Pressure Fluid-Filled (HPFF) cables offer similar but also different challenges than solid dielectric lines in their design and installation.
Christopher Chaney Manager – Electric Field Ops Pipe Type Cable Operations Eversource Energy
This presentation will review environmental and landowner challenges and solutions for a river crossing line while celebrating the success of the project.
Bill Lopez Underground Transmission Section Engineer Pepco Holdings Inc.
Chris Petrocelli, PE Senior Associate Dewberry
David Taylor, Jr., RLA Vice President Dewberry
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: Reilly Weber Electric Transmission Construction Underground Engineer Dominion Energy
Mark Bresee, P.Eng. Senior Manager- Major Projects Hydro One Networks Inc.
Robert Mayou Transmission Operations Con Edison of NY
Patrick Pesnell Electric Transmission Operations Underground Field Work Consultant Dominion Energy
Christopher Chaney Manager – Electric Field Ops Pipe Type Cable Operations Eversource Energy
Friday, January 24, 2025
Richmond, VA
Basic conditions and special situations will be explored that will change the ampacity ratings of underground transmission lines.
Mark Rankin EGIS Manager, Sargent & Lundy
This presentation will review a 2.3-mile HPFF circuit built at 230KV standards but energized at 115kv with 1.9 miles of the circuit is under the Rappahannock River that replaced an overhead line. Discussion on the challenges of permitting, environmental monitoring and restrictions, and outreach will be reviewed as well.
AG Mickel Electric Transmission Communications Consultant Dominion Energy
Corey Anderson Electric Transmission Construction Engineer II Dominion Energy
Greg Bosch Business Development Manager Mears
JB Brown Senior VP Mears
Madhab Bajgain Project Engineer and Project Manager Mears
National Grid replaced 2 miles of double-circuit, 1940’s Self Contained Fluid Filled 115kV cables in Providence, Rhode Island. The new cable system integrates the existing vintage duct bank with a new, PVC conduit duct bank. The presentation will review design concepts and challenges the project faced.
Thomas Buonomano, P.E. Engineer – Underground Line Transmission POWER Engineers
Electric Transmission Construction Engineer II
Dominion Energy
Project Engineer and Project Manager
Mears
Business Development Manager
Mears
Senior Manager- Major Projects
Hydro One Networks Inc.
Senior VP
Mears
Engineer – Underground Line Transmission
POWER Engineers
Manager – Electric Field Ops Pipe Type Cable Operations
Eversource Energy
Vice President Planning and Operations, President Elect
CIGRE USNC, Dominion Energy
Project Superintendent
Wilson Construction
Project Manager
Wilson Construction
Underground Transmission Section Engineer
Pepco Holdings Inc.
Transmission Operations
Con Edison of NY
Electric Transmission Communications Consultant
Dominion Energy
Supervisor Electric Transmission Engineering
Dominion Energy
Electric Transmission Operations Underground Field Work Consultant
Dominion Energy
Senior Associate
Dewberry
EGIS Manager
Sargent & Lundy
Superintendent Electric Transmission Construction
Dominion Energy
Vice President
Dewberry
Electric Transmission Construction Underground Engineer
Dominion Energy
Richmond Marriott Short Pump
4240 Dominion Blvd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
804-965-9500
0.6 miles from host location
Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Innsbrook
4050 Cox Rd
Glenn Allen, VA 23060
804-521-2900
0.7 miles from host location
Hyatt Place Richmond/Innsbrook
4100 Cox Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23060
804-747-9644
0.7 miles to host location
Hampton Inn Richmond West Innsbrook
10800 W Broad St
Glen Allen, VA 23060
804-747-7777
1.2 miles to host 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 for this event
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Participants must log in and be in attendance for the entirety of the conference to be eligible for continuing education credit.
This conference will use case studies and PowerPoint presentations.
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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