Distribution Workshop to Cover Overcurrent/Overvoltage Protection
Jun-17-2008
Overcurrent protection of a distribution and subtransmission system is critical for two reasons; first, a properly designed scheme will increase the overall system reliability and second, the installation of overcurrent devices can provide safety to the public. RMEL Overcurrent/Overvoltage for Electric Utility Systems Workshop will provide a basic understanding of overcurrent protection devices and the proper coordination of these devices and their impact on increasing reliability and safety.
2008 Spring Electric Energy Conference A Huge Success
May-05-2008
This years RMEL Spring Electric Energy Conference was held at the Phoenix Marriott Mesa in Mesa, AZ from May 4-6. The dynamic conference was attended by over 250 industry professionals, managers, first time attendees and spouses taking advantage of the exceptional educational and networking opportunities that the Spring Conference provides.
The conference kicked off on Sunday morning with the RMEL Foundation Golf Outing held at the Longbow Golf Club. The four person scramble format allowed golfers to enjoy a morning on the course, relax, and network with peers and friends. Proceeds from the golf outing benefit the RMEL Foundation and its endeavor to encourage students to enter the electric energy industry through scholarship opportunities.
2008 RMEL Silent Auction to be Held at Fall Convention
Sep-07-2008
Encourage students to pursue careers in the electric energy industry by participating in the RMEL Foundation Silent Auction. The RMEL Foundation will hold its annual Silent Auction on September 8, 2008 to raise funds for scholarships. The auction is part of the Monday evening reception at the 2008 RMEL Fall Convention.
RMEL Fall Convention Explores Critical Strategic Issues
Sep-07-2008
The 2008 RMEL Fall Convention, September 7-9, 2008, in Vail, Colorado will address issues of top concern to the industry and electric utility senior management. Issues to be discussed include: reliability, environment, generation fuels and capacity, coal, renewables, nuclear, railroads, transmission access, efficiencies through smart grid, regulatory environment after the U.S. elections, and economic future. The RMEL Fall Convention attracts 300 senior executives from electric utilities and electric energy organizations. This diverse and interesting cross section of leaders provides a unique opportunity to share ideas and make contacts in a relaxed collegial environment.
Swing Away at the Annual Larry Cargo Golf Tournament
Jul-08-2008
RMELs Annual Larry Cargo Golf Tournament gets things swinging at the Ranch Country Club in Westminster, CO on Tuesday, July 8th. 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. Please remember there can be no more than two RMEL non-member guests per foursome and a maximum of two foursomes can be reserved by a member company.
Intensive Three Day Workshop Provides a Comprehensive Look at Line Design
Apr-12-2008
The RMEL Distribution Line Staking Workshop was held April 21-23, 2008 at the Leon Young Service Center at Colorado Springs Utilities in Colorado Springs, CO. This extensive workshop focused on the standards, techniques, and regulations that line staking engineers need to know to design safe, reliable, and efficient distribution lines. The class size was limited to forty attendees, and was quickly sold out.
Conference Addresses Electric Utility Carbon Issues and Strategies
Apr-17-2008
The RMEL Generation Conference: Carbon Issues and Strategies was held April 17, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza DIA in Denver, Colorado. Focused on current climate change issues and how utilities can face them, this dynamic conference was attended by over 94 attendees from 47 companies. The conference provided a short background on the science behind greenhouse gas emissions and their impact, what is currently being done by various companies, and developing technologies.
Going Home Safe Goal of RMEL Safety Conference
Apr-10-2008
The RMEL Safety Conference: Personal Safety-Go Home at the End of the Day was held April 10, 2008 at the Crown Plaza DIA in Denver, Colorado. In total just over 57 people attended. Over 24 companies were represented from RMELs 17 state territory. Nine presentations were made during the Conference, discussing a variety of issues regarding personal safety practices at electric utility companies. The key concept that was consistent through out the day was the power of effective communication. When communication is effective employees stay safe and lives are saved.
Substation Wrokshop Provides Advanced Design Concepts to Attendees
Mar-27-2008
RMEL hosted a two-day workshop on Advanced Substation Design, March 27 & 28, 2008 at the Crown Plaza DIA Hotel (formerly the Holiday Inn DIA) in Denver, CO. The course was designed to provide advanced substation design principles to those already familiar with substation design. Richard Childress, P.E., Senior Project Engineer of Black and Veatch, Craig Preuss, P.E., Engineering Manager for Utility Automation of Black and Veatch, and Mike Emmerling, P.E., Project Engineer of Black and Veatch, provided the 45 attendees of this two-day workshop with a detailed perspective on designing substations which included personal experiences from their vast expertise.
RMEL Conference Explores a Variety of Issues that Impact Plant Efficiency
Jun-12-2008
With increasing operating costs for existing plants and cost challenges of new construction, the importance of maximizing power plant operating efficiencies is becoming increasingly important. Planning for plant efficiency is not the only component of resourceful plant management. Other components must include measures to increase reliability, along with the necessity to accommodate new standards for emission controls. RMEL Generation Conference: Manage Emissions, Efficiency, Reliability of Power Plants will address how utilities can make their power plants more efficient and reliable while at the same time manage and reduce emissions.
Basic Transmission System Operations Reviewed at Recent Workshop
Mar-20-2008
The RMEL Transmission and System Operations Basics for Non-Engineers Workshop was held March 20, 2008 in Phoenix, AZ at the SRP PERA Club. This one-day workshop provided attendees with an overview of interconnected electric system operations. Workshop instructor Henry Klaiman, Independent Consultant and Trainer, discussed general characteristics of load, generating unit technologies, control area functions, and more.
RSVP Now for the Next RMEL Safety Roundtable
May-23-2008
The next RMEL Safety Roundtable is scheduled for Friday, May 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Attendee participation and discussion at the Safety Roundtable is a great way for all RMEL members to get advice and answers to questions or concerns they may have regarding safety issues.
RMEL Distribution Conference Discusses Best Practices at Utility Companies
Mar-06-2008
The RMEL Distribution Conference: Utility Best Practices was held March 5-6, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel Denver Southeast in Aurora, Colorado. In total just over 80 people participated, 64 at the conference March 6 and 18 at the roundtable held March 5. Over 30 companies were represented from RMELs 17 state service territory. Eight presentations were made during the Conference, discussing best practices at various electric utility companies. Paul Krell of Unitil Service Corp. commented the agenda was a, well chosen collection of presentations for the overall objective. On the evaluations, Caroline Williams of Westar Energy mentioned she valued, the sharing of valuable data that will help us with our operations.
An RMEL Transmission Conference was held March 4-5, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel Denver Southeast
Mar-04-2008
Focused on improving efficiencies in operations and maintenance of transmission systems, over 50 attendees from 24 different companies participated in the conference on March 4. A group of 20 joined the discussion at the transmission roundtable held March 5, open to any transmission topic. There were a total of eight presenters at the Transmission Conference covering various topics such as reactive power compensation, grounding, vegetation management, substation maintenance, and generation interconnection. Speakers and presentations from companies all over the 17 state RMEL foot print highlighted the diversity of topics and discussion.
2008 Spring Electric Energy Conference Heats Up with Hot Topics
May-04-2008
The environment electric utilities operate in continues to evolve. Technology, regulations, customer expectations, staffing, and service providers are all in flux and developing at an intrepid rate. With so much change, finding good sources of information, developing strategies and learning to meet these new challenges can be tougher than ever. Its also challenging to decide where to spend you limited funds to help you meet these challenges head on. The 2008 Spring Electric Energy Conference is happening in Mesa, Arizona, May 4-6, and you are invited for value oriented, continuing education on a list of relevant engineering, operations and management topics.
