The RMEL Fall Convention started in October of 1903. Since that first meeting, the Fall Convention has grown and evolved into its current form – a relaxed forum for senior management of electric energy companies to gather, network and share information. The primary focus of the Convention is the educational presentations, which range from a CEO’s vision of the industry to a focused presentation on specific technology.

The Convention is a three-day event that begins on a Sunday with a golf outing followed by an evening reception hosted by RMEL Champions. Monday is a full-day of educational presentations ending with an RMEL Champions reception, dinner and the RMEL Foundation Silent Auction. The final day includes the RMEL annual meeting and a half day of presentations. A guest program, awards presentation and plenty of time to relax and network are part of the tradition at the RMEL Fall Convention.

20 Exhibit Spaces are available at the 2010 RMEL Spring Electric Energy Conference!  Space available for purchase by RMEL members only.  Exhibit space reservations will be taken on a first come, first served basis.

A limited number of exhibitor spaces are available at this Conference. Space is provided on a first come, first served basis. Exhibitor registration fee includes one full conference registration and exhibit space for the full Conference on Thursday and Friday. Extended breaks are scheduled into the agenda so exhibitors and attendees have time to network and share ideas.

Power system harmonics can be produced by an individual customer or load but have a significant impact on the entire distribution line affecting many other customers. Learn how to analyze and manage power system harmonics by evaluating total harmonic distortion at the point of common coupling (PCC). See how to properly apply IEEE 519 and how the utility equivalent impedance, capacitors and system configuration can impact the total harmonic distortion (THD). Students will learn how to design a properly tuned/filtered capacitor bank. This one day class has many in class problems and examples to provide an understanding of power factor and harmonics for electric utility systems.

The Safety Roundtable is a member forum where attendees bring and discuss industry safety issues in a casual setting. Typically a single presentation on a planned topic will begin the event, followed by roundtable discussion. Although there is a short presentation, Safety Roundtables are focused on the open discussion period and provide each attendee the opportunity for participation and dialogue on their particular safety issue. All attendees are encouraged to bring safety issues for discussion and materials for sharing. The Safety Roundtable is open to all RMEL members. A complimentary lunch is provided. There is no registration fee to attend, but an RSVP is required.

The Advanced Substation Design Workshop is prepared for engineers and designers familiar with substation design as well as more experienced engineers. This two-day workshop will cover fundamental building blocks of substation design with the focus on more advanced concepts. Topics will include grounding and raceway systems, control buildings and associated systems, EHV design considerations, oil containment and Gas Insulated Substations. Substation integration topics will include the selection of protocol(s) and architecture, Ethernet networks, and security requirements. The course is designed to provide instruction on best design practices and processes for those already familiar with substation design. Comparisons of design practices will be presented.

The entire membership is invited to help plan the 2011 RMEL Spring Electric Energy Conference. By attending the planning session, you ensure that the education program provided at the conference addresses the issues critical to your job and your company.

As part of the planning process, RMEL members are encouraged to suggest topics and speakers for the Spring Electric Energy Conference. Because this conference targets engineers, managers and operators at utilities, most presentations are technical or engineering focused; however, discussion on current issues and events are also appropriate.

The Safety Roundtable is a member forum where attendees bring and discuss industry safety issues in a casual setting. Typically a single presentation on a planned topic will begin the event, followed by roundtable discussion. Although there is a short presentation, Safety Roundtables are focused on the open discussion period and provide each attendee the opportunity for participation and dialogue on their particular safety issue. All attendees are encouraged to bring safety issues for discussion and materials for sharing. The Safety Roundtable is open to all RMEL members. A complimentary lunch is provided. There is no registration fee to attend, but an RSVP is required.

These days there seems to be two kinds of green on everyone’s mind: energy and money. RMEL wants to remind you of one more by inviting you to hit the greens at the Ranch Country Club in Westminster, Colorado for the annual Larry Cargo Golf Tournament on July 13, 2010. The tournament begins at 1:15 p.m. with a shotgun start and will be played in a scramble format. Participants may arrange their own foursomes or RMEL will place you. The tournament does sell out, so register now to guarantee your spot/foursome.

This conference focuses on the strategies and procedures that plant managers can use to optimize the operations and performance of their plants including best practices in plant management developed by utilities and consultants. Presentations will discuss fuels, groundwater and cooling water and safety issues. Advances in renewable/fossil fuel hybrid technologies will be discussed and how utilities are employing best practices to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and extend the life of their existing plants. New regulatory requirements for GHG emissions, reliability and safety will also be discussed.