Smart Grid Class

Register online Download registration form in PDF format Workshop overview The Smart grid is not a matter of if , or a matter of when. The smart grid is being implemented in utilities around the world and it is a matter of how quickly it will be implemented in every utility in North America. The smart grid class explains what a grid is, the differences between a dumb grid and a smart grid, and the mandates that ensure that a smart grid will be implemented in each utility. The economics of how a smart grid will pay for itself is covered including savings resulting from eliminating or postponing capital improvements, from decreasing a utility’s energy and demand costs for purchased energy, from increasing revenues by decreasing outage times and from reducing labor-overtime costs by decreasing outage times. The use of state-of-the-art technologies, such as phasor measurement and power line carrier, are covered in a way that people without technical backgrounds can grasp the basics of the technology, and how the technologies are used in a smart-grid system. This includes a clear description of the technology behind power line carrier that is now in use that allows distribution lines to be used for high-speed Internet access. You will learn The economics of a smart grid, how to select smart-grid systems and equipment Who should be a member of a smart-grid implementation team The technologies of a smart grid including the association with automated meter reading systems The automated isolation of problems and re-routing of power, called a self-healing system Key topics include What is a smart grid? The economics of a smart grid Transmission grid control during loss of transmission during summer and winter peaks Mandate for standardization and what every utility needs to do to ensure standardization FERC and NERC at odds with the governing bodies in implementing a smart grid Phasors – the basics Phasor measurements and power flow Integrating renewable generation Time -of-use pricing using two-way communications Who should attend? Utility managers, electrical engineers, IT professionals, engineer technicians, substation electricians, metering technicians, relay technicians, line-worker supervisors, designers, planners, customer service supervisors. ricins engineers, journeyman lineman, line construction personnel, design engineers, drafters, field crews, and support staff. Registration fee (Includes lunch) $225 per person for FMEA utility and associate members $325 per person for non-members Instructor A.R. “Skip” Collier, Professional Training Systems, Portland, Oregon Continuing Education Credits 5 PDH credits for this class Cancellation policy Cancellations must be made in writing and should be sent to Brenda Thompson at bthompson@publicpower.com. Cancellations after July 27 will be charged 25 percent of the registration fee. No shows will be charged 50 percent of the registration fee. Questions Contact Cheryl Anderson, Director of Training and Member Services at (850) 251-5465 or canderson@publicpower.com.
	Workshop location Orlando Utilities Commission Reliable Plaza 100 West Anderson Street Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 423-9100, ext 2371	Hotel locations Grand Bohemian Hotel 325 S. Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 313-9000 Room Rate: $108 ask for the government rate
FMEA, P.O. Box 10014, Tallahassee, FL 32302-2114 Tel: (850) 224-3314 Fax: (850) 224-2831 E-mail: fmea@publicpower.com www.publicpower.com For more than 65 years, the Florida Municipal Electric Association has supported and strengthened Florida's community-owned municipal utilities, their 6,000 employees, and the 3 million Floridians they serve. FMEA's Utility Training Institute offers statewide training and certification programs for Florida's municipal electric utilities, electric cooperatives and investor-owned utilities.