Event Profile

Project Management for Power Utilities

Date(s):
November 19, 2024
Venue:
Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center
Description:

Who Should Attend: 

Anyone involved in projects, including project managers, project team members, planners, or senior managers. 

Related Events: 

NWPPA/APA Alaska Electric Utility Conference - Nov. 20-21, 2024
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Electric Utility System Operations – Nov. 18-19, 2024 
Safety Leadership – Nov. 18, 2024 
Generation Worker Electrical Awareness – Nov. 19, 2024 
Substation Worker Boot Camp – Nov. 19, 2024 

Course Overview: 

Effective project management in power utilities is crucial for ensuring reliable power delivery, maintaining infrastructure integrity, and optimizing operational efficiency. In this one-day course, you will explore key project management methodologies tailored for the unique challenges and demands of the power utilities sector. 

This course will help you gain insights into: 

  • Strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Best practices for successful project implementations and managing large-scale infrastructure projects. 
  • Techniques for effective risk assessment and mitigation. 
  • Strategies for fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholder groups. 
  • Tools and technologies that drive innovation and efficiency in project management. 

By the end of the course, you will be equipped with practical knowledge and actionable strategies to enhance project management processes within your organization, ensuring successful project delivery and continuous improvement in power utility operations. 

Course Instructor: 

Steven Cannon, Manager of Operations, Homer Electric Association

Course Schedule: 

Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Alaska Time and the class will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. 

Course Location: 

Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center 
600 W 7th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
(360) 254-0109  

Course Hotel: 

Marriott Anchorage Downtown 
820 W 7th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501 
(907) 279-8000 

 
Room rate: $165 
Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than October 28, 2024, to receive this special rate.  Mention that you are coming in with the NWPPA group when booking your reservation or use this link

Course Fees: 

Canadian Member Early Bird (ends 10/18/2024): $215 
Canadian Member Standard: $275 

Utility Member Early Bird (ends 10/18/2024): $270 
Utility Member Standard: $345 

Associate Member Early Bird (ends 10/18/2024): $405 
Associate Member Standard: $480 

Non-Member Early Bird (ends 10/18/2024): $540 
Non-Member Standard: $615 

Note: Organizations that register a group of employees will receive every fifth registration for free. For example, if you register five employees, you only pay for four; register 10 employees, you only pay for eight; and so on. There is nothing additional you need to do to receive this discount. 

Cancellation Policies: 

For in-person events: cancellation at least 30 days prior to the event, full refund; within 15-29 days, $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, 100% of the registration fee. 

When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling; NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please contact  registration@nwppa.org, or call (360) 254-0109.  

Continuing Hours: 

This course qualifies for six continuing hours. Certificates are available online upon full completion of the course. 

For More Information:

To find out more about this event, or to learn about other events, view the Training and Event Catalog.