“Really enjoyed hearing the lessons learned from other utilities in the west and things they are doing to move the wildfire and PSPS programs forward.”
Project Manager, EWEB
February 25 - 26, 2025 San Diego, CA The Guild Hotel
“Really enjoyed hearing the lessons learned from other utilities in the west and things they are doing to move the wildfire and PSPS programs forward.”
Project Manager, EWEB“Good event for getting up to date on the impact of wildfires on the electrical systems of the western U.S.”
Vegetation Supervisor, Pacificorp“A very good opportunity for federal land managers to hear an industry and state perspective on wildfire risk mitigation.”
US Department of the Interior“The caliber of guest speakers and their presentations is unrivaled. Details of historical, present, and future strategies and technologies employed were covered, including deep dives into forecasting modeling. This is a must for individuals in the utility industry to keep up with wildfire mitigation strategies!”
Electrical Engineer, California Department of Water Resources“I really enjoyed my first participation at EUCI. As a sponsor, it was a very friendly and welcoming environment to network and learn about the challenges, as well as solutions that utilities are faced with to combat wildfires.”
Solutions Architect, Direxyon Technologies“Great opportunity to connect with other utilities across the U.S.”
Director of W.M. Program Delivery, PacifiCorp“This topic is of vital importance for our Nation, and I hope to see interest in this conference grow bigger each year.”
President, GIS Surveyors“EUCI consistently provides great content on a myriad of important utility issues combined with industry relevant speakers and great networking opportunities.”
President & CEO, EPIIn 2024, the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) reported a staggering number of wildfires scorching millions of acres across the United States. Electric utilities operating in wildfire-prone regions face escalating risks, making it imperative for them to adopt comprehensive strategies to minimize their exposure and financial liabilities.
Join us at this crucial summit, where utility professionals and wildfire experts will discuss pressing issues, share insights, and chart a course for a more resilient future. At this event, you can expect:
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to safeguard your utility’s future. Register now to secure your spot at the forefront of wildfire mitigation in the utility sector.
This conference will provide attendees an opportunity to:
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) | |
| Pack of 10 attendees$ 11,950.00 (20% discount) | |
| Pack of 20 attendees$ 22,425.00 (25% discount) | |
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
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
San Diego, CA
Stay ahead of the curve with insights from regulators across various states and regions. This session will cover updated regulations and expectations for utility wildfire mitigation plans, ensuring your strategies are compliant for the upcoming fire season. Understand new policies, their implications, and the specifics of successful mitigation objectives and goals.
Key Takeaways:
Caroline Thomas-Jacobs Director, Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety State of California
Heide Caswell Manager, Wildfire Mitigation Oregon Public Utility Commission
David Morton Chair; Former Chair International Confederation of Energy Regulators; British Columbia Utility Commission
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest wildfire trends and the challenges anticipated for 2025. This session will focus on developing effective resilience strategies by leveraging new research findings and predictive analytics to enhance the preparedness and response of electric utilities.
Nisha Menon Wildfire Mitigation Strategy Manager SDG&E
Jay Leyno Director, Wildfire Mitigation PMO PG&E
Jennifer Fernandez Principal Manager Business Operations – System Planning & Engineering SCE
Under the DOE Office of Electricity’s North American Energy Resilience Model (NAERM), LLNL has been leading efforts on transmission-scale (mainly) wildfire analytics – including:
Dr. Jean-Paul Watson Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Center for Applied Scientific Computing – Computing Directorate; Associate Program Leader for Climate-Infrastructure Resilience, Cyber and Infrastructure Resilience Program – Global Security Directorate Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
This session will cover the latest on navigating the increasing complexity of managing Wildland/Urban Interface (WUI) areas with a focus on innovative vegetation management practices. Learn how integrating new technologies can improve risk assessment and mitigation efforts.
Frank Frievalt Director WUI Fire Institute, Cal Poly
Jeff Wissing Vegetation Management Supervisor Holy Cross Energy
Colin Lang Environmental Policy Supervisor, Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety State of California
Jody Holzworth Deputy Regional Forester, Pacific Southwest Region U.S. Forest Service
Explore cutting-edge technological advancements in wildfire mitigation. Presentations will cover AI-driven risk assessment tools, improved fire modeling software, and new equipment designed to enhance firefighting and mitigation efforts.
The Power of Fiber Sensing in Wildfire Detection: Eyal Assa, CBO, Prisma Photonics
Pavel Grechanuk Senior Data Scientist Technosylva
Chuck Parker VP Sales – Americas Indji
Senior Representative Bureau Veritas
Eyal Assa CBO Prisma Photonics
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
San Diego, CA
Join a panel of utility leaders as they discuss best practices and successful strategies for wildfire mitigation. Gain valuable insights and practical advice to improve your own mitigation efforts.
Jordan Ambrogi Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager CORE
Jon Axtman T&D Engineering and Reliability Senior Manager Idaho Power
Jay Leyno Director, Wildfire Mitigation PMO PG&E
Nisha Menon Wildfire Mitigation Strategy Manager SDG&E
Overhead Covered Conductor Fundamentals for Wildfire Mitigation
The session will focus on the value of covered wire systems and how they can be used as an effective tool to mitigate wildfires and enhance grid reliability for both distribution and transmission applications.
Key Takeaways:
Wildfire and Wildfires: Unraveling the Critical Connections
Kristin Van De Walle Regional Vice President of Sales Marmon Utility
Senior Representative Power Line Sentry
Understand the importance of operational excellence in fire prevention and response. Learn about new training programs, procedural updates, and the significance of maintaining a proactive safety culture within utilities.
Brett Phillips Wildfire Operations Program Management Portland General Electric
Jennifer Fernandez Principal Manager Business Operations – System Planning & Engineering SCE
Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager
CORE
CBO
Prisma Photonics
T&D Engineering and Reliability Senior Manager
Idaho Power
Manager, Wildfire Mitigation
Oregon Public Utility Commission
Principal Manager Business Operations – System Planning & Engineering
SCE
Director WUI Fire Institute
Cal Poly
Senior Data Scientist
Technosylva
Deputy Regional Forester
Pacific Southwest Region U.S. Forest Service
Environmental Policy Supervisor
Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety State of California
Director, Wildfire Mitigation PMO
PG&E
Wildfire Mitigation Strategy Manager
SDG&E
Chair; Former Chair International Confederation of Energy Regulators
British Columbia Utility Commission
VP Sales – Americas
Indji
Wildfire Operations Program Management
Portland General Electric
Director, Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety
State of California
Regional Vice President of Sales
Marmon Utility
Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Center for Applied Scientific Computing – Computing Directorate; Associate Program Leader for Climate-Infrastructure Resilience, Cyber and Infrastructure Resilience Program – Global Security Directorate
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Vegetation Management Supervisor
Holy Cross Energy
Bureau Veritas
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 0.8 CEUs for this event
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Participants must sign in/out each day and be in attendance for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing education credit.
Case Studies, Panel Discussions and PowerPoint presentations will be used in the program.
Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.
Course CPE Credits: 9.5
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet 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 web site: www.nasbaregistry.org
Individuals working in the following areas will benefit from attending this event:
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