October 6-7, 2005 -
Marriott Denver City Center - Denver, CO |
Don't miss this opportunity to get a better understanding of electric power systems!!! Attendees get a well grounded introduction to electric power generation, transmission, substations, distribution, system integration and operations, and all aspects of the modern utility environment. Register today! |
Course Description: |
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 Attendees 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:
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Who Should Attend This Course: |
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Course Instructor: |
Greg Welch has over 30 years of experience in engineering, planning and management in the electrical utility industry. For more than 15 years he was in assignments where he spent time explaining the design and operation of electric power systems to residential, commercial and industrial customers, reporters, municipal officials, and lawyers, in addition to legislative and regulatory personnel. He formed Triangle Power Systems Consulting in 2003 after working for ABB, Inc. as an executive consultant. As an executive consultant, he participated in the development of 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 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 of Chicago. He also served as manager of Distribution Planning and Reliability. He has extensive experience in generation planning, transmission planning, distribution planning, forecasting and the management of electric power delivery system operations. |
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