6th Annual Energy Delivery Asset Management Brochure (PDF 2.093 MB)

Projects to Maximize ROI.”& Renewable Energyeffective maintenance“ExecutingExploring Transmission and Distribution Asset ManagementDevelopment and Investment Portfolio Options6th AnnualSilver Sponsors: The American Recoveryand Reinvestment Actof 2009 includes over$10 billion to modernizethe T&D infrastructure.Book Online At:www.marcusevansbb.com/TD2009marcus evans invites SVP, VP, Director, Manager withresponsibilities in:Who Should Attend:• Manage transmission and distribution project portfolioswith National Grid for optimal operationsand infrastructure development • Understand the financial impact of the economic crisison asset management with Xcel• Harness wind power with National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the existing infrastructureto ensure optimal integration• Ensure compliance with mandatory reliability and critical infrastructure protection (CIP) standards in asset managementstrategies with FERCAttending This Premier marcus evansConference Will Enable You to:Tony RamunnoDirector, Engineering and Project ManagementGreat River Energy – Transmission DivisionKevin CarmanAsset Management AnalystBonneville Power AdministrationEric WrightFinancial ConsultantXcel EnergyMichael GogginElectric Industry AnalystAmerican Wind Energy AssociationMatt Shellenberger Senior Engineer American Electric PowerEvan WilcoxManager, Business Development American Electric Power TransmissionJulius Pataky Vice President System Planning and Asset ManagementBritish Columbia Transmission CorporationJuan VillarElectrical Engineer, Compliance DivisionFederal Energy Regulatory CommissionDavid CorbusSenior EngineerNational Renewable Energy LaboratoryWil SchulzePresidentSpidaweb LLCTom MyersPrincipalKEMABruce WalkerVice President, Asset Strategy and Policy National GridClair J. MoellerVice President, Transmission Asset ManagementMidwest Independent TransmissionSystem OperatorHector R. PuenteVice President, Transmission and DistributionEl Paso ElectricRandy HustonSmartGridCity Program Delivery Executive Xcel EnergyKey Speakers:Featuring Case Studies From Leading Utility Practitioners Including:Media Partners:Preferred Partners:June 23-25, 2009Grand Hyatt Denver, Denver CO• Power/Energy Delivery• Transmission• Distribution• Asset Management• Systems Reliability • Bulk Power Operations• Project Management/Design/Construction• Transmission PlanningIndustry:President, VP, Director, Project Manager:• Hardware and Equipment• Consulting• Emerging Technologies• Automation Solutions• Asset Management12:00 Registration12:30 Opening Remarks from Conference Chair12:45 Case Study Managing Transmission and Distribution Project Portfolios for OptimalOperations Infrastructure Development• Formalizing a project ranking criteria to encompass critical decision aspects of current risks• Analyzing the cost to benefit ratio for projects• Assessing project ROI and impacts to the overall bottom line and cost reduction• Understanding the consequences of deferring projects• Obtaining capital investment for projects• Implementing a practical maintenance plan to ensure long-period capital recovery for investors Bruce WalkerVice President, Asset Strategy and PolicyNational Grid1:30 Interactive Transmission Workshop Planning and Developing Transmission Assets in a Changing EnvironmentIt's no secret that there is a dire need for new transmission capacity as a resultof an unprecedented growth in demand as well as to accommodate newbase-load generation such as the renewable energy drive supported by PresidentObama. Expansion is necessary to deliver reliable electricity over long distancesbut this will also lead to numerous challenges, which must be tackled to ensureenergy and economic security.By attending this workshop you will be:• Identifying the effect of the new presidential policy changes on the utility industry• Analyzing the energy impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 • Communicating with the public for transmission projects• Attaining financing and approval for multi-jurisdictional projects• Understanding the implication of FERC's order number 890on transmission planning• Overcoming barriers to transmission entry and developmentEvan WilcoxManager, Business Development American Electric Power Transmission3:00 Networking Break3:30 Case Study Understanding the Financial Impact of the Economic Crisison Asset Management• Exploring the current impacts of market conditions on credit loansand capital investments• Determining the value of assets and financing costs• Improving the value of the company to investors• Exploring strategies to deal with the economic crisis in asset managementEric WrightFinancial ConsultantXcel EnergyMANAGING TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBTUION ASSETS FOR OPTIMAL OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCUTRE DEVELOPMENTDAY ONE | TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009DAY TWO | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009Booking Info: www.marcusevansbb.com/TD2009WHY YOU MUST ATTENDIn light of an aging Transmission and Distribution infrastructure the marcus evans6th Annual Energy Delivery conferencewill give you a strategic opportunityto discuss current asset management investment decisions need to be made. Be partof a leading group of Transmission and Distribution executives that are in the processof evaluating their asset management strategies to extend the asset life cycle,replace assets or indeed develop additional assets that can help meet demandin growth and maintain a realiability.With over $10 billion dollars being made available in the American Recoveryand Reinvestment act of 2009 to upgrade the Transmission and Distributionassets,now is the time to make strides in expanding, developing and integratingrenewables into the current infrastructure. As a Distribution executive who is vitalto the energy delivery asset management process you will also have the opportunityto hear the latest developments in Smart Grid and how this will affect your assetmanagement decisions.4:15 Interactive Distribution Workshop Integrating Smart Grid Into the Transmission and DistributionInfrastructure to Achieve the Utility of the Future The idea of the smart grid is not a new concept but it is picking up speed in 2009with the approved $4.5 billion boost in smart grid funding from the stimuluspackage. Smart Grid is a concept that the US energy industry is embracingin order to modernize the existing power delivery system. It is an initiative thatpredominantly refers to the distribution part of an electric utility, a partof the business that in recent times has lacked investment. The goal of a SmartGrid is to connect everyone to abundant, affordable, clean, efficientand reliable electric power anytime, anywhere, through the upgradingand introduction of new assets.By attending this workshop you will be:• Defining the smart grid and identifying its benefits• Identifying the challenges associated with its implementation • Integrating the necessary communication network into the asset management network• Discussing the impact of smart grid on the asset management system• Understanding the impact of smart buildings, hybrids and smart customers on the grid• Visualizing the fiscal and environmental benefits of a smart distribution system• Utilizing smart grid technologies for the distribution of clean energy Randy HustonSmartGridCity Program Delivery ExecutiveXcel Energy5:45 Closing Comments and End of Day One8:00 Registration8:20 Opening Remarks from Conference Chair8:30 Case Study Exploring Regional Planning from Concept to Reality with Midwest ISO• Examining the midwest ISO approach to regional planning • Highlighting the results to date • Understanding policy considerationsClair J. MoellerVice President, Transmission Asset ManagementMidwest Independent Transmission System Operator9:15 Case Study Utilizing the PAS 55 as a Benchmarking Tool to Attain StrategicAsset Management • Understanding the requirements for a strategic asset management program• Ensuring the right mix of capital investments and operationsfor asset optimization• Implementing the best equipment to ensure efficient performanceand sustainabilityTom MyersPrincipalKEMA10:00 Networking Break10:30 Case Study Productivity and Safety Improvements in a Large Utility• Reducing costs and improving reliability in design, construction and operations• Improving field worker safety and productivity • Electronic data collection for engineering deign• Improving metering time stamps• Integrating in-field storm damage assessment with outage managementand work management systemsMatt ShellenbergerSenior EngineerAmerican Electric Power ENSURING SUSTAINABLE ASSET MANAGEMENTDEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIESA limited amount of exhibition space is available at the conference. Sponsorshipopportunities covering luncheon, evening functions, and documentation alsoexist. For further details, please inquire to energy@marcusevansbb.comor 246 417 5391.DAY TWO | CONTINUED11:15 Case Study Ensuring Compliance with Mandatory Reliability and Critical InfrastructureProtection (CIP) Standards in Asset Management Strategies• Understanding the scope of the FERC/NERC critical infrastructure protection standards• Examining the impact of reliability standards on investments, operationsand maintenance budgets• Ensuring compliance with the relevant standards to avoid penalties• Forecasting the future of NERC standards on the energy industry Juan VillarElectrical Engineer, Compliance Division,Federal Eenergy Regulatory Commission12:00 Luncheon Sponsored By: 1:00 Case Study Examining BCTC's Transmission Asset Management and the Evolution inthe Face of Growing Capital Demands and Resource Constraints• Presenting an overview of BCTC – Its origins, the nature its operating transmission system and its inherent asset management and opportunities• Understanding the approach BCTC is using for long term planningand developmentof the transmission system• Examining the initiatives completed in the recent past to enhance BCTC's strategic asset management practices processes and tools• Highlighting plans for the continued improvement of BCTC's StrategicAsset ManagementJulius PatakyVice President System Planning and Asset ManagementBritish Columbia Transmission Corporation1:45 Interactive Workshop Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities for Renewable EnergyInto the Existing GridRenewable energy and energy efficiency technologies are key to creating a cleanenergy future, as well as to help decrease the reliance on imported petroleum.Renewable energyis not new with the United States, consumption in 2007totaling 6.8 quads, however a certain boost has been seen as in 2009 the Houseand Senate stimulus plan offers $6 billion in federal loans for renewable powerdevelopment. The ultimate challenge is to integrate this form of energy into the gridas well as to achieve a satisfactory cost versus benefit ratio.By attending this workshop you will be:• Identifying key drivers impacting renewables investment• Examining the different sources of renewable energy• Understanding the integration process of non traditional energy sourcesinto the existing grid• Analyzing the impact of renewables on the existing T & D system• Highlighting the benefits of smarter electric transmission and integrationof renewables, grid planning and operations• Creating a realistic projection for the full integration and functionalityof renewablesMichael GogginElectric Industry AnalystAmerican Wind Energy Association3:45 Case Study Applying Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Asset Management• Identifying quick starts from false starts• Understanding asset management or "Who's on first?"• Developing a asset management direction• Ascertaining if there is an asset management standard?• Exploring the BPA asset management journeyKevin CarmanAsset Management AnalystBonneville Power Administration4:30 Closing Comments and End of Day TwoDAY THREE | THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 20098:00 Registration8:20 Opening Remarks from Conference Chair8:30 Case Study Harnessing Wind Power in the Existing Infrastructure to EnsureEffective Integration • Identifying challenges associated with large-scale wind power integration• Ensuring efficient back-up generation options to ensure reliability• Overcoming hurdles to balance current T & D systems and wind power • Proactively regulating load capacity to satisfy NERC control performance standard (CPS) regulations• Balancing short term solutions with long term sustainabilityDavid CorbusSenior EngineerNational Renewable Energy Laboratory9:15 Case Study Exploring Reliability and Asset Management Practices for DistributionPole Management• Initiating the automation processes involved in Joint Use with Spida(tm)Web • Building a system model with infrastructure data acquired from GIS, workmanagement and maintenance • Utilizing Spida(tm)Calc with the compiled system model to perform poleloading and safety clearance analysis • Implementing Spida(tm)Min to create a unified platform that utilizesthe available asset data warehouse to administer activity on structures Will SchulzePresidentSpidaweb LLC10:00 Networking Break10:30 Case Study Upgrading and Rebuilding a Critical Aging Infrastructure from a LoadServing Transmission Point of View• Examining the decision drivers for repairing or renewing aging assets• Overcoming new challenges with an aging infrastructure amidst a newenergy landscape• Leveraging technology to maximize asset useTony RamunnoDirector, Engineering and Project ManagementGreat River Energy – Transmission Division11:15 Case Study Prolonging the Life Cycle of Critical Assets to Maximize ROI• Improving the preventative maintenance programs• Comparing the predictability and probability models of life cycle extension• Implementing a brand new strategic asset management system• Optimizing the proactive replacement of critical assetsHector R PuenteVice President, Transmission and DistributionEl Paso Electric12:00 Closing Comments and end of the 6th Annual Energy Delivery Asset Management Conference 2009ENSURING OPTIMAL USE OF TRANSMISSIONAND DISTRIBUTION ASSETS FOR OPTIMAL ROI SILVER SPONSORSMEDIA PARTNERSUMS Group, Inc. are management consultants specializing in utility enterprise value creation and performance transformation. 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For more information, go to www.trimble.com.Promethean Devices provides a non-contact Transmission Line Monitoring System and a Transfer Capability Optimization Solution.Ground-based,and deployed in existing ROWs, the Real-Time Monitoring System determines phase currents, conductor temperature,clearance/sag, and ampacity, and wirelessly transmits this information to secure servers. The Real-Time Optimization Solution consistsof a number of Monitoring Systems methodically distributed under key sections of a transmission line; the Solution determines the actual thermal capacity of the targetline and reports this to system operators as the Real-Time Dynamic Ampacity. Promethean Devices serves stakeholders in Transmission Planning, TransmissionOperations, Transmission Reliability (including compliance and reporting), and Bulk Power Operations.T & D Solutions, LLC is a utility service company serving many IOUs, Municipalities, and Co-Ops in the southern part of the United States. We specializein constructing and maintaining high voltage Transmission, Distribution, and Fiber Optic lines with one of the most competent teams in the industry. Michels Power, a division of Michels Corporation, is a leader in the field of maintenance and construction of transmission line, substations, overheadand underground distribution. Our focus on safety, quality and environmental compliance ensures that our customers receive the best final product available.For more information, please visit www.michels.us More than 20,000 utility industry professionals across many career levels – including executive, senior and general management. IntelligentUtility targets professionals with decision-making responsibilities in the areas of engineering, operations, maintenance, IT, planningand analysis. Typical businesses include investor owned utilities, public power and municipal providers, rural cooperative power suppliers,federal power agencies, independent power producers, non-uniform grids and utility holding companies.PREFERRED PARTNERSRegistration ContractPlease complete this form immediately and fax back to:_______________________________________________________________________FAX: 888 844 4901 (TOLL FREE)For further information call 246 417 5391AuthorizationSignatory must be authorized to sign on behalf of contracting organizationName:Position:Email:Signature: Date:This booking is invalid without a signatureConference: 6th Annual Energy Delivery Asset Management Date(s): June 23-25, 2009 Location: Grand Hyatt Denver, Denver CO Terms & Conditions: marcus evans: Marcus Evans Inc.1. Fees are inclusive of program materials and refreshments.2. Payment Terms: Following completion and return of the registration form, full paymentis required within 5 days from receipt of invoice. 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