Welcome to RMEL 

RMEL is the essential regional energy association, providing a variety of education and networking services for the electric energy industry.  RMEL has served the electric utility industry since 1903. RMEL is a non-profit trade association of over 300 corporate members, dedicated to fostering a thriving community of electric energy professionals and forums where industry peers can share ideas, techniques and programs to better serve the industry and its customers.  See a list of RMEL members.

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RMEL Announcements

Transmission Line Design Workshop

April 8, 2010
Denver, COElectric_Transmission_lines_web[1]

Bring this critical skill back into your utility!

This workshop will cover advanced transmission line design procedure and engineering practices.

Workshop Outline:

· Design process
· Safe lines
· Reliable lines
· Load & strength factors
· Structure & conductor design considerations

Register Now or Download a Brochure

 

2010 RMEL Events Now Available Online!

This Year Will Feature 25 Events, NERC Certification & OSHA Trainings

There are education opportunities for every level of your company this year.
From lineman to senior executives, there's an event for the entire workforce.

Download the 2010 Education Catalog with details on events in many locations.

2010 Calendar

    Upcoming 2010 Events Include: 
    - Solar Renewable Technologies Conference
    - Transmission Conference: Evolution of the Grid
    - Distribution Systems Best Practices Conference
    - And Much More!

    See the 2010 RMEL Event List now

 

 

Distribution Line Staking Workshop

April 14-16, 2010cosmos
Omaha, NE

Learn to design overhead electrical structures. Staking is a complete engineering evaluation of the components of a pole-line structure and how they will be affected by the surrounding environment.


Event Highlights

Field staking practices and procedures, applicable codes and specifications, pole strength, pole top assembly strengths, guy practices and procedures

This workshop WILL sell out! If interested, register now.

RMEL News

Spring Conference Allows You to Choose From 30 Industry Leading Topics
3/4/2010
The Spring Electric Energy Conference is a tradition at RMEL that dates back more than 50 years. Known for providing outstanding continuing education and networking opportunities for engineers, manage... read more

February Safety Roundtable Features Safety Programs at Xcel Energy
3/2/2010
RMEL held the first Safety Roundtable of 2010 on February 26th at Xcel Energy’s Southwest Denver Region Headquarters in Lakewood, CO.  Dave McCormack, Sr. Safety Consultant for Xcel Energy presented t... read more

RMEL Holds First Solar Renewable Technologies Conference
2/19/2010
The field of renewable energy is the fastest growing and most rapidly developing sector of today’s electric energy industry and solar energy is a large contributor to this growth. RMEL’s Solar Renewab... read more

Upcoming Events


 
NERC Compliance & Audit Roundtable
March 30, 2010
Littleton, CO
Transmission Line Design Workshop
April 08, 2010
Littleton, CO
Distribution Line Staking Workshop
April 14, 2010
Omaha, NE
Grounding Workshop
April 28, 2010
Littleton, CO
Arc Flash Workshop
April 29, 2010
Littleton, CO

From the Library

Videos on Demand

Video

Review the Library for electric energy industry videos.  These videos are recorded from select RMEL presentations.  Members can access videos by logging in and purchasing a video from the Library.  Videos are then available in your purchased videos folder for 30 days.  Watch in a group or individually.  Video and slides appear side by side.  You can download slides to print off a hardcopy.

Download the Video-on-Demand Introductory Guide to get started.

Get Your Web Site Account

You need a login and password to register for events, download handouts, see videos, or search the directory.  Create your account.

2010 Education Catalog

The Education Catalog contains a comprehensive calendar of education events.

Check the Library

The RMEL Library contains videos, presentations, handouts, articles, publications, and more.