ENGINEERS & OPERATIONS CONFERENCESeptember 27-29, 2023Inn on Lake Superior, Duluth, MNThis annual conference is a venue for the co-op engineering and operations professionals to learn about best practices and emerging issues, obtain valuable tools to enhance operations, and have the opportunity to network and share lessons learned and experiences with others from around the state. There is opportunity to share and discover programs that are successful for other cooperatives. Good practices, education about new practices and tools in system design, and updates on rules and regulations are reviewed.AGENDA
WEDNESDAY12:00 Registration1:00 Welcome1:10 Next generation technology to support grid modernization including SCADA, ADMS & DERMS2:00 SCADA out on the line (beyond substations)2:45 Demand response analysis using AMI data3:30 Updates to DER interconnection technical standards 4:15 Adjourn 5:30 Dinner at Glenshein Mansion, sponsored by Primus Marketing
THURSDAY8:00 EV planning at MN cooperatives9:15 Auto dealers and EV integration 10:15 GRIP grant implementation planning11:15 Federated safety update12:00 Lunch1:00 Self supporting structures1:45 RUS update2:40 MREA organizational and legislative updates3:00 MREA Vendor member updates3:30 Adjourn4:00 MREA vendor member trade show and reception. Held at The Garden Event Center.
FRIDAY8:00 Balancing abilities on the Grid: Reliability, affordability, sustainability and stability9:00 Physical security of substations10:15 Ethics and workplace culture11:15 Wrap up & adjourn, committee handoff Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)Attendance at this event can be utilized for the submission of CEUs. Each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance after the event takes place. Please click the following link to access instructions for printing the certificate, found in your profile on our website. Printing Attendance Certificates Online Please note that the number of credits listed within MREA's system is an estimation of what this event is worth. Each state calculates CEUs differently, thus individuals should follow recommendations of the state in which they make submissions when calculating CEUs earned for this, and other, events and classes attended. For assistance in calculating PDH visit http://mn.gov/aelslagid/contedfaq.html
HOTELThe Inn on Lake Superior350 Canal Park DriveDuluth, MN 55802218-726-1111Per night costs:Standard poolside $176.99Cityview $181.99Bridgeview $186.99Standard Lakeview $201.99Lakeview Suites $206.99
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