Oct. 10-12, 2007 Siemens PTI Offices-Houston, TX
Fundamentals and Analyses of Location-Based Marginal Price (LMP) Energy Markets
Focuses on LMP-based energy markets and financially based transmission service. Course will provide a thorough explanation of how locational marginal prices are determined. Topics include the effects of transmission congestion on locational prices, financial instruments to hedge congestion, transmission services, effect of market location on commercial decisions, and the trading of energy. Students will experience hands-on analyses of LMP-based markets using Siemens PTI's PSS™LMP software package. Example case studies include the assessment of generator and load revenues, price impacts of load level and system outages, the value of financial transmission rights, and the analysis of cost-effective solutions to transmission congestion. Designed for merchant developers, energy traders and marketers, policy makers, RTO participants and others interested in gaining an understanding of the evolution of competitive markets towards a Standard Market Design. For more information go to www.pti-us.com

Oct. 15-19, 2007 Siemens PTI Offices-Schenectady, NY
Power System Dynamics
Presents dynamic analyses of generating units, their control systems, and their interaction with the transmission network and loads. Course helps engineers to understand dynamic modeling and interpret stability results by describing effective methodologies and simulation tools. Paul de Mello, course developer and main instructor, has many years of experience in the field of power system performance and is recognized worldwide as an expert on the subject. Designed for engineers involved in operation, planning, design, and protection of generation and transmission systems. For more information go to www.pti-us.com

October 15-17, 2007 Hilton San Diego Del Mar, San Diego, CA
Implementing the Smart Grid: A Tactical Approach for Electric Utilities
EUCI's Smart Grid Conference will address many of the challenges of running multiple applications and devices on the same network and discuss the various approaches to enabling the Smart Grid Network.
Utilities around the world have embraced the concept of a "Smart Grid" to unify a variety of new programs and technologies designed to change the way utilities deliver services. Utilities are now moving aggressively to implement Smart Grid programs and are wrestling with practical implementation issues. For more information go to www.euci.com/conferences

October 18-19, 2007 EUCI, Pacific Palisades Hotel, Vancouver, BC Canada
Electric Safety for Utilities
The course covers the foundations of key electric safety issues: Transmission line maintenance and constructions. These include energized and de-energized lines Ground installations within the right of way of transmission lines; such as buildings, parking lots and roadways Atmospheric discharges Stray voltage OSHA standards, IEEE standards and the NESC are discussed in conjunction with each topic. The course provides the engineering justifications (modeling and analysis) of the standards and safety codes. For more information go to www.euci.com

Oct. 22-25, 2007 GE Learning Center, Schenectady, NY
Utility Economics
The participants will acquire extensive basic knowledge of the economic forces that drive utility decisions. We will delve into the workings of the utility business from an economic perspective and examine what makes the utility business work and what courses of action are undertaken to meet franchise commitments while meeting shareholder expectations. They will learn how utility management works out reliable and cost-effective solutions required for meeting commission and shareholder interests, interests that are often divergent. Highlights: * Market structure and pricing * Basic utility concepts and concept of "Fair Returns & Alternatives" * Techniques for economic studies including benefit/cost ratio determinations, comparing financial data and differences in future alternatives * Judging the attractiveness of proposed investments * Recognizing the outcomes -- best Overall Decisions -- choices
For more information go to GE Energy Consulting

October 24, 2007 International Lineman's Rodeo Safety & Training Conference, Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, KS
Stayin' Alive: Security on the Job
This session covers general awareness training including identifying and reducing security risks, reactions during duress, evidence gathering/documentation, effective signage, interagency reporting, the ABC's of security, three (3) layers of security, robbery survival, response to angry, shouting and armed co-workers/clients, explosives recognition, security equipment (cameras), Emergency Response Procedures (ERP) and policy/protocols. For more information go to www.linemansrodeokc.com

Oct. 24-25, 2007 EUCI, Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Pandemic Preparedness for Utilities
The risks associated with a pandemic influenza outbreak have many utility companies across North America developing business continuity plans (BCP) focused on the nuances of an influenza pandemic. The goal of most of these plans is preservation of employee well being and maintenance of reliable utility services. For more information go to www.euci.com

Oct. 29, 2007- T&D University, Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TX
How To Get The Biggest Bang For Your Vegetation Management Dollars
Randy Miller System Forester at Pacificorp, Rick Johnstone, President, Integrated Vegitation Management (IVM Partners,Inc), and Mike Neal, Manager of Forestry and Special Programs for. Arizona Public Service (APS).
We are all aware of utilities that cut their vegetation management budgets in lean times, only to suffer increased maintenance costs, decreased reliability and ultimately decreased customer satisfaction. A proper vegetation management strategy with feedback systems in place assures we reap the benefits in terms of fewer outages and reduced overall investment dollars and meet the new FERC Requirements.
For more information go to www.tdworlduniversity.com

Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2007 GE's Learning Center, Schenectady, NY
Strategic Transmission & Generation Planning
The participants will acquire extensive knowledge of the opreation of a power system from the point of view of the various company officers, from a CEO to a maintenance supervisor. They will learn how the power system operates, including what type of power plant to operate and how often, when and where to add new transmission and of what voltage level, when is the best time to maintain your power plants, and when to order new generating capacity and what type to order. * Overview of historic electric utility trends * Load forecasting concepts and methodologies * Power plant production simulation methodology and application * Power system reliability and transmission planning methodology and application * New unit decision optimization techniques * Financial implications of decisions * This course involves an interactive simulation where teams compete to plan and operate a power system with the lowest cost to serve customers, while maintaining adequate system reliability
For more information go to GE Energy Consulting

Oct. 30, 2007- T&D University, Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TX
Evaluating And Maintaining Condition of Poles and Crossarms
Rob Nelson, Project Director, EDM INTERNATIONAL, INC. Andy Kudick Operations Manager, INTEC Services, Inc.
Discusses various inspection methods that allow for condition assessment of wood poles and crossarms. Also described will be the various techniques and tools available for the inspection of wood poles and structural wood components. In addition, state-of-the-art initial treatment processes, remedial treatment approaches and restoration systems will be presented. In addition, ground level and above-ground level restoration of deteriorated structures, to effectively extend the useful of wood pole assets, will be covered.
For more information go to www.tdworlduniversity.com

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