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January 19 - December 12, 2023

Engineering Webinar Series: All 12 Webinars

Online

The engineering webinar series is comprised of 12 webinars from January through December 2023. Descriptions for each webinar can be found below. Webinars can be taken individually or as an entire series; by registering for the full series, you will receive all 12 webinars at a discounted price. Group pricing is also available.

Engineering,Staking Technician,Utilities,Utility,230114,Umbrella
February 9 - December 14, 2023

CFO & Senior Accountant Webinar Series: All 11 Webinars

Online

The CFO & Senior Accountant Webinar Series is comprised of 11 webinars from February through December 2023. Webinars can be taken individually or as an entire series; by registering for the full series, you will receive all 11 webinars at a discounted price. Descriptions for each webinar are listed below.

Collections,Accounting,CFO,Collection,Acct,Finance,230227,Umbrella
March 21 - October 24, 2023

Engineering and Operations Work Order Webinar Series: All 8 Webinars

Online

Want to understand the work order process (one that runs smoothly!) and the components within the process? Then this is the webinar series for you! Gain the knowledge and confidence to execute your day-to-day work more efficiently and effectively. Come learn more about the largest investment your utility makes and how your process (and maybe even relationships with co-workers) can be at their best

E and O,Engineering,Operations,Work orders,Operations,ops,ops,Work order,E&O,Engineering,230326,eLearning,Online
March 29, 2023

Manager as Leader - Lead Thriving Relationships

Online

Leadership happens in the context of relationships. This course will help you identify and proactively manage the relationships that matter most to you in your role as a leader. Building relationships of trust and respect is central to your success as a leader. Know your key relationships and care for those key relationships on an ongoing basis.

,230377,eLearning,Online
April 3, 2023

Environmental Task Force Meeting

Silver Legacy Hotel - Reno, Nevada

This is a regular meeting of the long-standing Environmental Task Force that examines environmental issues and the impact of current and proposed environmental regulations on electric utilities.

E and O,Operations,Environment,E&O,ops,Environments,Environmental,Engineering,230410,Section Meeting,Reno,NV,UNITED STATES,Nevada
April 4 - 6, 2023

Engineering & Operations Conference and Trade Show

Reno Ballroom - Reno, Nevada

The largest gathering of public power utilities in the Northwest, the Engineering & Operations Conference and Trade Show is set to take place in Reno, Nevada, April 4-6, 2023, with a theme of The Next Frontier of Public Power. The electric utility industry is molded daily through innovation, necessity, and both internal and external challenges. Therefore, the 2023 E&O will provide the learning and

E and O,Conference,Operations,Purchasing,Work orders,Supply Chain,Superintendent,Work order,ops,Environment,Environments,Environmental,Warehousing,E&O,Engineering,Foreman,230485,Conference,Reno,NV,UNITED STATES,Nevada
April 11, 2023

Guide Your Board to Better Decisions Using Robert's Rules

Online

Discussion and decision-making are the heart of the board’s work, yet often they are challenging. Robert’s Rules of Order has surprising answers on these topics. This workshop provides the tools, tips and guidelines to ensure effective discussion and better decisions. Essential information for chairs and board members.

,230465,eLearning,Online
April 11, 2023

Engineering Webinar Series: Inspection of In-Service Wood Poles

Online

We will review the requirements of the NESC as it relates to pole inspections, and address inspection cycles and methods. Estimating reduced strength of wood poles will also be covered.

,230415,eLearning,Online
April 12, 2023

Manager as Leader - Coach for Success

Online

Coaching is the craft of today’s workplace leader. Your role as a leader is to help others succeed in their role. This is done by continually building your team’s capacity (commitment and competence) to succeed. This course will provide a proven roadmap and set of tools to effectively coach others to higher levels of commitment and competence.

,230470,eLearning,Online
April 13, 2023

CFO & Senior Accountant Webinar Series: Work Order/Project Metrics

Online

During this session, you will consider high-level and detailed metrics to evaluate and report evidence of capital investment spending; evaluate the impact of labor in planning and executing capital projects; identify areas where an evaluation of project costs would benefit the utility and establish buy in from others regarding the importance.

Collection,Accounting,Collections,Finance,Acct,CFO,230428,eLearning,Online
April 17 - 21, 2023

Staking Technician Certification Program - Phase 1

Anchorage Marriott Downtown - Anchorage, Alaska

Phase 1 of the NWPPA Staking Certificate Program will cover basic surveying; overhead/pole-line structure design and layout; joint-use staking and make-ready surveys; and unique structures. The successful passing of online examinations is required to receive certification for the Three-Phase Staking Program. Phases 1, 2, and 3 do not need to be taken in order.

Engineering,Certificate,Operations,Certification,Alaska,Superintendent,ops,Education,Recertification,AK,230430,Regional Class,Anchorage,AK,UNITED STATES,Alaska
April 18, 2023

Engineering and Operations Work Order Webinar Series: Identifying Maintenance Work and Asset/Capital Work

Online

Combining assemblies together is what builds a distribution to specification and this course will explain why that is important. Assemblies need to be reviewed and updated, and standards need to be established at your utility. Instructor Teri Wallis will provide ways to manage these important tasks. In addition, you will differentiate what is an expense and what should be capitalized. Knowing how

E and O,Operations,Work orders,Engineering,E&O,Operations,ops,ops,Work order,Engineering,230427,eLearning,Online
April 18 - 19, 2023

Leadership Skills: Understanding SLII Leadership Styles

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Point - Richland, Washington

This course is one of the three courses needed to earn a Leadership Skills Series Certificate. The SLII Experience foundation lies in teaching leaders to diagnose the needs of an individual or a team, and then to use the appropriate leadership style to respond to the needs of the person. It is recognized as both a business language and a framework for employee development that transcends cultural,

,230440,Regional Class,Richland,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
April 25 - 26, 2023

Understanding the Work Order System

Northwest Public Power Association - Vancouver, Washington

Public utilities’ biggest investments are the electric infrastructure assets, including poles, wires, and transformers needed to deliver electricity. It’s a complex process to take raw materials, labor, and overheads and convert them to your organization’s largest asset. This two-day course will provide an overall understanding of the work order system, how to pay for the investment, and an explor

,230420,Regional Class,Vancouver,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
April 25, 2023

Dealing with a Difficult Chair and with the Public

Online

Elected chairs sometimes assume that they are the decider and can direct the course of board meetings as they choose. What can directors do when a chair has this misunderstanding? What if it’s a board member who lacks the spirit of cooperation and compromise? Robert’s Rules has answers for you!

,230475,eLearning,Online
April 25, 2023

Substation Series: Print Reading and Electrical Circuit Troubleshooting Techniques

Centralia City Light - Borst Park Kitchen #1 - Centralia, Washington

This one-day course is an overview of troubleshooting electrical circuit problems. You will learn basic symbology used in electrical circuits, gain an idea of which tools are a must for your tool bag, and learn outage prevention and safety inside a substation. This course will demonstrate what is needed to be a good troubleshooter, including how to start the troubleshooting process, understanding

,230417,Regional Class,Centralia,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
April 25 - May 4, 2023

Administrative Professionals Series: Optimizing Performance in Challenging Times and Situations - All Three Webinars

Online

This is a three-part series of classes which provides utility-specific information directed toward administrative assistants and executive secretaries who want to become more effective in managing their tasks and in communicating with others. By registering for the series, you will receive a discount off the total registration fee.

,230445,Umbrella
April 25 - 26, 2023

Administrative Professionals Series: Positive Assertiveness in the Workplace

Online

Administrative professionals are in a position to communicate on behalf of their bosses and to communicate information to their bosses that is necessary for good decision making. This course will reiterate that there is a right and a wrong way for you to state your case. The right way is in a forthright, positively assertive manner.

,230446,eLearning,Online
April 26, 2023

Substation Series: Power Systems and Relay Commissioning

Centralia City Light - Borst Park Kitchen #1 - Centralia, Washington

This one-day course will cover basic relaying concepts and industry standards. You will learn about CTs, PTs, and DC control circuits; the basic symbolism pertaining to protection and print reading; point-to-point checks; and keeping up with documentation. We will also discuss the process to commission a new relay, zones of protection, and fault current availability.

,230418,Regional Class,Centralia,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
April 27, 2023

Depreciation Workshop

Northwest Public Power Association - Vancouver, Washington

In this one-day course, you will gain a solid understanding of how infrastructure is paid for over time and the impact of decisions relating to depreciation and ultimately rate making.

Finance,Acct,CFO,Accounting,230421,Regional Class,Vancouver,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
April 27 - May 2, 2023

Administrative Professionals Series: Managing Time, Change, and Stress

Online

This two-part course will focus on the important personal skills of flexibility, self-control, self-determination, and stress mitigation. Specific subjects covered will include analyzing how time is spent, controlling time-wasters (such as interruptions and procrastination), and identifying major changes and their response in the past and going forward.

,230447,eLearning,Online
April 27 - 28, 2023

Substation Series: Substation Security

Centralia City Light - Borst Park Kitchen #1 - Centralia, Washington

During this two-day course, you will learn about substation security measures both in distribution and transmission substations, as well as CIP002-CIP0011 and CIP0014 standards around security in bulk electric substations. You will also discuss what is needed to keep your substations secure from both a company perspective and a worker perspective.

,230419,Regional Class,Centralia,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
May 3, 2023

Manager as Leader - Lead Change

Online

Change requires leadership. Leadership requires change. Workplace leaders are the tread on the tire when it comes to change. This workshop will provide the roadmap and set of tools to lead your team through challenging change.

,230563,eLearning,Online
May 3 - 4, 2023

Administrative Professionals Series: Resolving Conflict in the Workplace

Online

Collaboration among coworkers to meet the organization’s goals has never been more important. Organizations are expecting employees at all levels to work together--often across functions--to solve problems and make decisions that were once the exclusive responsibility of management. This new way of working also creates new opportunities for conflict making. Resolving conflict is a necessary skill

,230546,eLearning,Online
May 4, 2023

CFO & Senior Accountant Webinar Series: Managing Operations & Maintenance Expenditures/Payroll Impact

Online

During this session, you will establish standard operating procedures to manage O&M expenses of the utility; analyze the impact of payroll charges in O&M expenses; evaluate actual outcomes compared to budget and forecast over time to right-size the expenditures for your utility.

Collection,Collections,Finance,Acct,Accounting,CFO,230528,eLearning,Online
May 9, 2023

Meeting Minutes and Role of the Clerk in Robert's Rules

Online

This two-hour webinar will give you confidence in taking minutes and serving your board when parliamentary issues arise. You will learn the key guidelines from Robert's Rules of Order for processing meeting minutes, but we will not discuss the actual act of listening and recording what is said. This course includes 20 key points staff should know and Guidelines for Meeting Minutes in Local Governm

,230565,eLearning,Online
May 9, 2023

Engineering Webinar Series: Overview of Double Circuit Design

Online

While many of the techniques used for single circuits can be applied to double circuits, this session will review unique issues and design considerations applicable to double circuit design, including spacing between crossarms, guying challenges, and framing options.

,230515,eLearning,Online
May 9 - 11, 2023

IT Conference

DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center - Spokane, Washington

Join us for the annual IT Conference! This event brings together public power IT professionals to learn about industry updates and share their experiences, recommendations, and lessons learned about key IT issues. This year’s conference will be two and a half days and will feature Jones Loflin as the keynote speaker. Loflin is an internationally recognized speaker and coach.

,230582,Workshop,Spokane,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
May 15 - 17, 2023

NWPPA Annual Conference and Membership Meeting

Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center - Anchorage, Alaska

Join us this May for Public Power Lights the Way, our 83rd Annual Conference and Membership Meeting! This year's event will be a great opportunity to hear from your peers and other leaders who are cognizant of the public power mission and charting the future of our industry.

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May 16 - 17, 2023

Leadership Skills: Supervising Union Employees

Hilton Sacramento Arden West - Sacramento, California

This is an optional course in the Leadership Skills Series Certificate Program. The MARC Union-Labor Relations program increases the skills and confidence of frontline supervisors to serve as management's frontline representatives in dealing with employees, stewards, and officers of the union. Additionally, top-level managers are trained to delegate and support frontline supervisors.

,230540,Regional Class,Sacramento,CA,UNITED STATES,California
May 16, 2023

Substation Series: Substation Overview and Inspections

Northwest Public Power Association - Vancouver, Washington

This one-day class will provide an overview of substations, substation equipment, inspection practices, basic equipment troubleshooting, and documentation. You will also tour an energized substation (if locally available) where you will review the areas covered in class and review what you have learned regarding substation inspection. Mandatory personal protective equipment is required

Foreman,ops,Operations,230504,Regional Class,Vancouver,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
May 17, 2023

Substation Series: Transformers and LTC Diagnostics

Northwest Public Power Association - Vancouver, Washington

In this one-day class, you will review the latest industry techniques in substation transformer and load tap changer maintenance. You will also learn about the implementation of simple, cost-effective in-service predictive maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.

,230505,Regional Class,Vancouver,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
May 18, 2023

Substation Series: Substation Battery Maintenance and Testing

Northwest Public Power Association - Vancouver, Washington

This one-day class provides an overview of the latest industry techniques in substation battery and battery charger specification, maintenance, and testing. In this course you will learn about vented/flooded lead acid batteries, nickel cadmium (NI-CD) batteries, battery chargers, battery inspection and testing, review of test results, and IEEE and NERC requirements. Discussions will include the la

,230506,Regional Class,Vancouver,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
May 23, 2023

Engineering and Operations Work Order Webinar Series: Streamlining Assembly Replacement Process/Paperwork

Online

This webinar will focus on making the work order process work better at your utility. While we won’t be able to actually solve every problem in 90 minutes, we will solve a few challenges. More importantly, you will gain the knowledge and tools needed to approach areas of your utility’s process that need a tune up. It’s possible this webinar could help improve working relationships between individu

E and O,Operations,Work orders,Work order,ops,E&O,Engineering,230527,eLearning,Online
May 23 - 25, 2023

Labor and Employee Relations Group Conference

Sunriver Resort - Sunriver, Oregon

Join us for the Labor and Employee Relations Conference! This annual event brings together labor relations leaders to share their experiences, recommendations, and lessons learned about key labor relations and human resource issues. At the conference you can catch up with your colleagues and have fun at the evening networking reception on the first day. This year’s conference will consist of two h

Conference,Human Resources,Labor Relations,HR,230520,Workshop,Sunriver,OR,UNITED STATES,Oregon
May 23 - June 13, 2023

Avian Protection Workshop: Protecting Utilities and Customers by Protecting Birds

Online

Avian protection is a key component to many aspects of operating a utility. From wildfire mitigation to regulatory compliance, understanding avian protection is critical. This four-part webinar will use case studies coupled with the instructor’s years of experience to help you support your utility's long- and short-term avian-related projects and planning. The sessions will focus on accepted metho

,230500,eLearning,Online
May 24 - 25, 2023

Manager as Leader - Lead Teams

Northwest Public Power Association - Vancouver, Washington

Very few would assert that teamwork doesn’t matter. We know it matters. Most of us can identify it when we see it. But do we actually know what it takes to create it? What goes into building and sustaining a strong team? Is it luck, work, or both? This two-day course provides a proven roadmap and set of tools to build and sustain team success. Afterwards, you will have the knowledge, skills, and c

,230577,Regional Class,Vancouver,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
May 31, 2023

Workforce Strategies for Managers: Build a Workforce Strategy

Online

This session will open with current workforce trends and explain why talent management is among the top concern of management and boards. We will review how utilities must align a workforce plan with the strategic plan, while identifying the greatest needs and gaps. Talent management is every manager’s responsibility, so the class will focus on how managers can prioritize needs and develop an...

,230570,eLearning,Online
June 5 - 7, 2023

Staking Technician Certification Program: Basic Surveying

DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center - Spokane, Washington

This three-day course is part of the Comprehensive Staking Technician Program. You will learn the basic and advanced methods of line route surveying, including a basic overview of GPS and its application to line design and staking. To complete the study, you will learn how to transfer both paper and electronic field data to hand drawings or computer-aided drafting programs. Portions of this class

Staking Technician,Engineering,ops,Operations,230620,Regional Class,Spokane,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
June 5 - 9, 2023

Distribution Engineering Series - System Modeling & Analysis and System Planning

DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center - Spokane, Washington

The focal point of this week-long class will be modeling the system and interpreting the results. This module will cover theory used to model distribution systems, including system impedance models, connectivity, loading the model, calculation of voltage drops, and load currents. You will learn how to set planning criteria, and most importantly, how to project and grow a sample system model and so

,230601,Regional Class,Spokane,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
June 6 - 7, 2023

Substation Series: Transformer and Substation Diagnostic Testing

Northwest Public Power Association - Vancouver, Washington

Performance of the test is one thing. What the measurements tell you about the apparatus is another. For any apparatus test, proper results analysis is the most important aspect. This two-day course will focus on transformer and substation equipment testing and diagnostic analysis, including general apparatus construction, test theory, test application and performance, and results analysis.

,230605,Regional Class,Vancouver,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
June 6 - 8, 2023

Foreman Leadership Certificate Program Part 2

Best Western Plus Agate Beach - Newport, Oregon

The Foreman Leadership Skills Program is designed to support the development of skills needed to lead operations crews in the electric utility industry. The program consists of two two-and-a-half-day sessions; the sessions can be taken 2 to 12 months apart but must be taken in order.

,230665,Regional Class,Newport,OR,UNITED STATES,Oregon
June 8, 2023

CFO & Senior Accountant Webinar Series: Mock Rate Making Using 2022 Financial Results

Online

During this session, you will correlate historical financial results to the current rate structure; plan for future needs of the utility and understand the impact to rates; establish a plan and reporting mechanism to align stakeholders with a plan and needs assessment to the appropriate rate support needed.

Collection,Accounting,Collections,CFO,Finance,Acct,230628,eLearning,Online
June 8 - 9, 2023

Staking Technician Certification Program: Easement Acquisition

DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center - Spokane, Washington

This one-and-a-half-day course is part of the Comprehensive Staking Technician Program. Experienced line designers say obtaining the right-of-way easement is the toughest part of staking; a well-designed power line is of little use if it cannot be built on the land. You will also focus on people skills that enable a staking technician to obtain an easement and establish a high level of trust with

Operations,Engineering,Staking Technician,ops,230621,Regional Class,Spokane,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
June 13 - 14, 2023

Accounting and Finance Conference

Juniper Preserve - Bend, Oregon

Join us for the annual Accounting and Finance Conference! This event brings together public power accounting and financial professionals to learn about industry updates and share their experiences, recommendations, and lessons learned about key issues. This year’s conference will be one and a half days and will feature Beth Ziesenis as the keynote speaker.

,230622,Workshop,Bend,OR,UNITED STATES,Oregon
June 13, 2023

Engineering Webinar Series: Mitigation of Animal-Caused Outages

Online

Reliability is becoming more important in today’s electronic dependent environment, and animal-caused outages is one area where the utility can improve distribution reliability. We will discuss mitigation for outages caused by animals, such as squirrels and birds, and also talk about substation protection.

,230615,eLearning,Online
June 14, 2023

Workforce Strategies for Managers: Increase Employee Engagement

Online

Companies need to understand why employees stay and why they leave, especially in a tight labor market. In this course, employee engagement—what it means and why it matters—will be at the heart of the discussion. We will assess this as the primary motivator for employees, and cover what has changed in recent years, including increased attrition and quiet quitting. We will also link leadership styl

,230671,eLearning,Online
June 20, 2023

Hazardous Waste Management in Washington

Northwest Public Power Association - Vancouver, Washington

The state of Washington administers a unique and complex approach to management of hazardous waste that differs significantly from federal requirements. This eight-hour class will cover

Environmental Task Force,Regulatory,Task Force,Regulation,Environment,ETF,Mitigation,Environments,Environments,Environmental,Environmental,Environment,230602,Regional Class,Vancouver,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
June 20, 2023

Engineering and Operations Work Order Webinar Series: Managing Materials for the Lowest Rates

Online

Materials are a required component to the building of assemblies and maintenance of the distribution system. They flow from the warehouse to the field and become assets/continuing property records of the utility. Having a solid system to track materials is critical for every utility. From ordering, warehousing, using items on the system, to challenges with salvaging materials, come learn the many

E and O,Operations,Work order,Work orders,E&O,ops,Engineering,230627,eLearning,Online
June 21, 2023

DOT Hazardous Materials Transporation Training

Northwest Public Power Association - Vancouver, Washington

,230603,Regional Class,Vancouver,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
June 26 - 30, 2023

Flipping the Switch: A Public Power Bootcamp

Marriott Tacoma Downtown - Tacoma, Washington

Are you new to public power? Or maybe you work in human resources and are looking for a terrific onboarding class for your newer employees. Or maybe you’ve been at your job for a while but feel like you have much more to learn—and you probably do because public power has such a rich history with so many parts and pieces continuously evolving within it. That is why we have taken two of our most...

,230623,Regional Class,Tacoma,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
June 28, 2023

Workforce Strategies for Managers: Recruiting is Everyone's Job

Online

During this course, we will discuss how recruiting is everyone’s role. Discussion will center on how you can describe your organization as a great place to work and what you can do to increase recruiting success. Topics will include recruiting strategies, hiring more effectively in a tight labor market, and promoting your organization so it stands out among other employers. This course will provid

,230672,eLearning,Online
July 11, 2023

Engineering Webinar Series: Fire Mitigation for Distribution Lines

Online

To mitigate the risks of wildfires caused by the electric distribution system, many utilities are fire hardening their systems. We will discuss the electric distribution system components and line equipment and their potential risk for wildfires. We will also review changes in standards for the construction and maintenance of the distribution grid to reduce the risks of wildfires.

,230715,eLearning,Online
July 12, 2023

Workforce Strategies for Managers: Upgrade Training and Development

Online

This course will focus on well-designed training and development that gives employees tools they need to be successful. This in turn increases employee engagement, and ultimately, employee retention. We will explore ways managers can support and reinforce training and discuss how managers can help employees create a career plan to support employee growth and fulfillment. Finally, we will cover...

,230773,eLearning,Online
July 13, 2023

CFO & Senior Accountant Webinar Series: Analyzing the Budget - Responding to Variances

Online

During this session, you will understand variable expenses and their trends; correlate performance measures to financial outcomes; scale the budget to support strategic and financial goals of the utility; analyze past performance; plan and adjust for future performance.

Collections,Acct,Finance,Accounting,CFO,Collection,230728,eLearning,Online
July 18, 2023

Engineering and Operations Work Order Webinar Series: Labor – Where Your Time Goes Matters!

Online

Materials are a required component of building assemblies and maintaining the distribution system. They flow from the warehouse to the field and become assets/continuing property records of the utility. Having a solid system to track materials is critical for every utility. From ordering, warehousing, using items on the system, to challenges with salvaging materials, come learn the many details ab

E and O,Operations,Work orders,E&O,ops,Engineering,Work order,230727,eLearning,Online
August 8, 2023

Engineering Webinar Series: Three-Phase, Pad-Mounted Transformers

Online

Three-phase, pad-mounted transformers can be expensive items for an electric utility so it is important to understand the industry standards that apply to them, as well as many of the different options available in the marketplace. We will also review the specification and application of these units.

,230815,eLearning,Online
August 9, 2023

Workforce Strategies for Managers: Improve Knowledge Retention

Online

Even when a utility has a high retention rate, there will always be some staff turnover. During this course, you will work on ways an organization can improve knowledge retention. You will also assess knowledge retention vulnerabilities and brainstorm knowledge retention strategies. With respect to knowledge transfer, the instructor will help all participants differentiate between knowledge transf

,230875,eLearning,Online
August 10, 2023

CFO & Senior Accountant Webinar Series: FEMA Readiness - Financial Considerations

Online

Learn how to be financially prepared for a FEMA event from big-picture considerations to specific details. During this session, you will learn how to be financially prepared for a FEMA event from big-picture considerations to specific details; discuss key financial considerations in the navigation of a FEMA event; establish best practices to support emergency operations plans from a financial pers

Collection,Collections,CFO,Accounting,Acct,Finance,230828,eLearning,Online
August 15, 2023

Engineering and Operations Work Order Webinar Series: Special Equipment

Online

Whether your utility uses a traditional special equipment system, has inventoried special equipment, or has a combination thereof, this session will provide a clear explanation of the installation and maintenance of these items on the distribution system. You will learn what special equipment information needs to be tracked, how it is used in the billing system, and why there may be questions aske

,230827,eLearning,Online
September 12, 2023

Engineering Webinar Series: Harmonics and Effect on Power Quality

Online

Many power quality issues stem from harmonics often introduced on the power system from inverters, VFD, and other devices. Attend this session to learn about harmonics, IEEE 519, and how to use a k factor in specifying transformers subject to high harmonic connections.

,230915,eLearning,Online
September 14, 2023

CFO & Senior Accountant Webinar Series: Reporting - Who Gets What and Why, Producing Professional Evidence

Online

During this session, you will learn about and consider the volume and importance of the various components of financial information at the utility; build credibility through organizing, validating, navigating, and reconciling data; and learn what to report to whom and when; gain perspective about interactive reporting

Accounting,Collections,CFO,Acct,Finance,Collection,230928,eLearning,Online
September 19, 2023

Engineering and Operations Work Order Webinar Series: All About Assemblies

Online

In this course, you will learn about the interaction of assemblies using materials from the warehouse through unitizing them to assets/continuing property records. Utilizing baseline assembly concepts, you will discuss standard costs, updating assemblies/specifications, and ultimately having a system where the materials desired and needed for a job get to the jobsite and are used.

,230927,eLearning,Online
September 19 - 21, 2023

Foreman Leadership Certificate Program Part 1

Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative - Huntley, Montana

The Foreman Leadership Skills Program is designed to support the development of skills needed to lead operations crews in the electric utility industry. Activities, both inside and outside, reinforce the learning and provide practice. The activities also keep the participants engaged and energized during the long program days. The program consists of two two-and-a-half-day sessions; the sessions

,230973,Regional Class,Huntley,MT,UNITED STATES,Montana
October 10, 2023

Engineering Webinar Series: Overhead Conductor Characteristics

Online

The purpose of distribution lines is to move energy from one place to another through conductors; the key to reliable, safe, and efficient design is having a good working knowledge of overhead conductors. Therefore, we will address electrical and mechanical properties of primary overhead conductors.

,231015,eLearning,Online
October 12, 2023

CFO & Senior Accountant Webinar Series: Normalizing Revenue

Online

During this session, you will: understand the impact of seasonality, the weather, the economy, energy efficiency, and other influences on your utility’s sales patterns; learn ways to adjust to a changing industry environment; respond to future planning through an interactive perspective of the changing industry environment.

Finance,Collections,CFO,Acct,Accounting,Collection,231028,eLearning,Online
October 24, 2023

Engineering and Operations Work Order Webinar Series: Rate Impact of Maintenance and Capitalized Work

Online

For your ratepayers/consumers/members, price/cost and reliability are most important. Therefore, keeping rates as low as possible is the desired outcome of attending this final session of the Understanding the Work Order System Series. You will look at how much it costs to provide reliable power, and discuss the impact of decisions, such as completing a timesheet and using materials, on the overal

,231027,eLearning,Online
October 24, 2023

Substation Series: Equipment Testing Safety Orientation

Northwest Public Power Association - Vancouver, Washington

This one-day class will cover necessary safety considerations to keep you safe while performing or observing electrical and mechanical tests on substation equipment. Testing concepts will be briefly covered, with the day focused on the hazards associated with the most common tests performed on transformers, power circuit breakers, instrument transformers, and battery systems.

Linework,E and O,Operations,E&O,ops,Engineering,231001,Regional Class,Vancouver,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
October 25, 2023

Substation Series: Power Circuit Breaker Testing

Northwest Public Power Association - Vancouver, Washington

This one-day class will cover the basics of testing and maintaining power circuit breakers commonly seen in substations. The focus will be on gas-insulated, oil-insulated, and vacuum circuit breakers. You will review the individual components of each breaker type, what impacts they have on test results, what tests evaluate them, and considerations that need to be made for safe and comprehensive...

,231002,Regional Class,Vancouver,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
October 26, 2023

Substation Series: SF6 Basics & Leak Repair Techniques

Northwest Public Power Association - Vancouver, Washington

This one-day class will cover the basics of sulfur hexafluoride, a common insulating gas used in substation power circuit breakers. You will learn about the fundamentals of SF6; its associated hazards; gas testing theory and practice; and gas handling practices. You will also learn techniques to find breaker leaks and repair them both safely and effectively. Real-world case studies will be used...

,231003,Regional Class,Vancouver,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
November 9, 2023

CFO & Senior Accountant Webinar Series: 2024 Budget Preparation Toolkit

Online

During this session, you will learn about basic tools of the budgeting process and steps to manage the process; discuss best practices in electric utility budgeting; discover lessons learned from past budgets and the best ways to prepare for future planning needs.

Finance,Collections,Acct,Collection,CFO,Accounting,231128,eLearning,Online
November 14, 2023

Engineering Webinar Series: Designing Underground for New Subdivisions

Online

Designing underground distribution differs from designing overhead distribution in terms of resiliency of the system. We will review common underground design criteria such as methods for design in underground subdivisions and commercial developments; routing of cable systems; and use of conduit, burial depth, and common errors in design. We will also address single contingency outage and overcurr

,231115,eLearning,Online
December 5 - 7, 2023

Foreman Leadership Certificate Program Part 2

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Point - Richland, Washington

The Foreman Leadership Skills Program is designed to support the development of skills needed to lead operations crews in the electric utility industry. The program consists of two two-and-a-half-day sessions; the sessions can be taken 2 to 12 months apart but must be taken in order.

,231265,Regional Class,Richland,WA,UNITED STATES,Washington
December 12, 2023

Engineering Webinar Series: Interconnection of Distributed Generation

Online

As distributed generation becomes ubiquitous, electric utilities must become more adept at interconnecting these sources to the distribution system. In this session, we will focus on the screening methods for smaller DG units, the impact of smart inverters, and detailed system impact studies if screening fails.

,231215,eLearning,Online
December 14, 2023

CFO & Senior Accountant Webinar Series: Considering a Financial Compliance Program

Online

During this session, you will: learn about basic tools of the budgeting process and steps to manage the process; discuss best practices in electric utility budgeting; discover lessons learned from past budgets and how to best ways to prepare for future planning needs.

Collection,Accounting,Collections,Finance,Acct,CFO,231228,eLearning,Online