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Electric Utility System Operations
Date(s):
July 15 — 16, 2025
Venue:Northwest Public Power Association
Description:Who Should Attend:
Any electric utility industry employee (utility or vendor) whose job performance will benefit from a basic understanding of the operations side of the utility business, including engineering, operations, safety, purchasing, information technology, regulatory and rates, customer service, public relations, legal, accounting, utility commissioners, and board members.
Overview:
This popular course presents a clear understanding of the technical heartbeat of the utility by providing employees with a comprehensive understanding of electric utility system operations, including generation (fossil fuel, hydro, and nuclear generation), transmission, and distribution (down to 120V/240V residential connections). You will learn how all key pieces of equipment in the system are built, how the equipment operates, and how the equipment functions in the overall operations of a utility system. The course assumes no electrical background and builds on the basics to provide a comprehensive understanding of the equipment and operation of the electric utility system.
Learning Objectives:
In addition to the above, the course will cover:
• Demand and load curves.
• System frequency.
• Wheeling.
• Load shedding and outages.
• Power and demand factors.
• System and equipment protection.
• Safety, including step and touch potential.
Instructor:
Skip Collier
Schedule:
Registration will begin at 8 a.m., and the class will run 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Lunch and refreshments will be provided both days.
Location:
Northwest Public Power Association
9817 NE 54th St., Suite 200
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 254-0109
Suggested Hotels:
Residence Inn By Marriott
411 SE 123rd Ave
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 892-4404
Use the link above to receive the NWPPA rate for 15% off advertised prices. If calling, use code W9UO.
Heathman Lodge
7801 NE Greenwood Dr
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 254-3100
Ask for the NWPPA rate for 15% off advertised prices.
Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 06/14/2025): $1,250
Utility Member Standard: $1,325
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 06/14/2025): $1,875
Associate Member Standard: $1,950
Non-Member Early Bird (ends 06/14/2025): $2,500
Non-Member Standard: $2,575
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 Policy:
For webinars, virtual classes, and section meetings: cancellations at least five days prior to the event will receive a full refund; within 1-4 days or no show, the charge will be 100% of the registration fee.
For in-person events: cancellations at least 30 days prior to the event will receive a full refund; within 15-29 days there will be a $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, the charge will be 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 us at registration@nwppa.org or (360) 254-0109. Continuing Hours:
This course qualifies for 12 continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.
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