Introduction To Electric Utility Systems For Non-Engineers
June 21, 2005 - Boston, MA
Course Brochure

OVERVIEW

This course provides a non-technical introduction to the fundamentals of electric utility systems. The purpose of the course is to provide non-engineers working for or involved with electric utilities an understanding of the basics of the integrated system, operation and design. All topics will be addressed without reference to engineering techniques or mathematical analysis. Participants will have ample opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues of particular interest to them. Extensive course notes are provided to each attendee.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

This course will provide the participants with a basic understanding of the design, economics, operation and issues facing design, operating and management personnel of a modern electric utility system. Topics to be discussed include:
  • The components, design and operation of electric utility systems
  • The drivers of system design and operation
  • The effects of industry and corporate changes on the planning process, including retail access, new corporate organizational structures, regulatory emphasis on reliability and performance standards
  • Recent and on-going standards related issues
  • Thriving in a constrained budget environment

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Non-engineers new to the industry or with limited industry experience
  • Financial analysts seeking a better understanding of the industry
  • Managers and supervisors of commercial and industrial facilities
  • Writers and reporters newly assigned to cover electric utility issues
  • Regulatory, municipal and legislative personnel dealing with issues related to the industry

PROGRAM AGENDA

  • Introduction & Overview
  • Generation
  • Transmission
  • Substations
  • Distribution
  • System Integration & Operations
  • The Modern Utility Environment

INSTRUCTOR

Greg Welch has over 30 years of experience in engineering, planning and management in the electrical utility industry. He formed Triangle Power Systems Consulting in 2003 after working for ABB, Inc. as an executive consultant. As an executive consultant, he led client teams that developed revised power delivery system designs that reduced capital and maintenance costs without compromising reliability and served as an advisor to executives in charge of improving the operating condition of a power delivery systems. He also provided technical support for clients in preparation for rate case litigation and in development of innovative, cost-saving approaches to reliability improvement. Prior to joining ABB, Mr. Welch was Vice President, Technical Services and Supply Management for the Transmission and Distribution business unit of Commonwealth Edison. He also was manager of Distribution Planning and Reliability for Commonwealth Edison. He has extensive experience in generation planning, transmission planning, distribution planning, forecasting and the practical aspects of operating an electric power delivery system.

For a complete program agenda please go to our Introduction To Electric Utility Systems For Non-Engineers page.

REGISTER

To register, please call 303.770.8800 or visit our website www.euci.com