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Training for Nontechnical Electric Energy Employees

Date, Time, LocationJanuary 15, 20158:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows10345 Park Meadows DriveLone Tree, CO 80124Phone: (303) 925-0004Fax: (303) 925-0005Web Site: http://cwp.marriott.com/denms/rmel/

ReservationsCall 1-800-686-2767 or (303) 925-0004 for room reservations at the Denver Mar-riott South at Park Meadows. A special room rate of $151 single or double is available when you mention RMEL. The reservation deadline to receive this rate is December 24, 2014.

You must mention you are making your reservation as part of the RMEL room block when calling the hotel. By not doing so, you may be incorrectly told that the hotel is full or quoted a different room rate. If the contracted room block is not met, RMEL is financially liable for penalties.

Government Employees: If you are mak-ing your reservation at the federal govern-ment rate please be sure to mention you are part of RMEL so you will be counted towards the room block.

DirectionsFrom I-25: Exit at Lincoln Avenue, exit #193. Turn west on to Lincoln. Turn right at next light, which is Park Meadows Drive. Hotel is on the right. Parking is complimentary. For customized driving directions go to www.mapquest.com. Shuttle service from the airport: Super Shuttle, (800) 258-3826. Complimentary hotel shuttle service within a 5 mile radius.

DescriptionThis course is designed to acquaint non-technical utility employees with the basics of their industry from the generation to the distribution of electricity. The workshop will focus on five areas: an overview to electricity and electrical power systems, informa-tion on conventional production methods, alternative technologies, transmission and distribution systems and customer service. In the overview, you will learn about the basic theory of electricity, how it is produced, and delivered to your home. In the conventional production methods section you will learn the role of primary energy sources: water, gas, oil, coal, and nuclear. You will also hear about power conver-sion processes, system application, capital and operating costs and grid connection considerations.

Alternative technologies information will include energy storage and other new and emerging energy technologies. The transmission and distribution discussion will cover primary transmission and distribution methods, equipment, substation design, operation, maintenance, protection, control, metering and power quality. The last section will deal with customer services including supply side services and end uses. The course places emphasis on understanding various words, terms, and phrases unique to the electric power industry. Participants will gain a clear insight into how electricity works for the end-use customer. New this year is a discussion on auto-matic meter reading and Smart Grid technology.

Who Should AttendAll non-technical utility employees wishing to acquire a basic understanding of how electricity is generated, transmitted and distributed are encouraged to attend. This course is ideal for executives, new hires, human resources and finance department employees and administrative personnel. s in this section.

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Course OutlineA. Overview to electricity and electrical Power Systems

• Basic Theory of electricity• Production of electricity• Transmission and delivery of electricity• Energy utilization and the role of electricity• Service quality, reliability, and pricing

B. Conventional Production Methods

• Primary energy sources: water, gas, oil, coal, nuclear• Power conversion processes: steam tur-bine, diesel engine, gas turbine, combined cycle, etc.• System application: base, intermediate and peak• Capital and operating costs• Grid connection considerations

C. Alternative Technologies• Energy storage: pumped storage, com-pressed air, magnetics, flywheel, batteries• New and emerging energy technologies

D. Transmission and Distribution (field observation):

• Primary transmission and distribution methods• Transformers, reactors, capacitors, switchgears• Transmission stations: design, operation, maintenance• Distribution stations: design, operation, maintenance• Protection, control and metering• Power Quality

e. Customer Services (field observation):

• Supply side services• End uses: residential, commercial, indus-trial, lighting, etc.

Workshop InstructorSteve Sax, General Manager, Murfreesboro Electric DepartmentSteve Sax is a Manager with Murfreesboro Tennessee Electric Department. Steve brings extensive experience to his courses, having worked in the utility industry for over 30 years as an engineer and General Manager. Mr. Sax has worked with indus-trial expansion, community development and energy conservation projects. He has also served as General Manager of a large municipal utility that generates, transmits and distributes power to its consumers.

Course Objectives• A basic understanding of the electric power industry• A basic understanding of electricity from generation through transmission and distribution • Understand customer level connections • Understand basic terminology used in the industry• Basic theories on electron flow, mag-netic fields and resistance • Discuss and understand the power cir-cuit from generation through distribution • Learn step-up and step-down transform-ers, bulk transmission system and substa-tion equipment• Basic understanding of operating an electric system • Power system metering; power quality; power factor monitoring• Learn to calculate a bill that includes single phase and three phase bill calcula-tions• Understand power system safety, ex-amples of accidents and their preventions

Continuing education CertificatesAll attendees will receive a continuing edu-cation certificate worth 8.0 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) by RMEL, upon completion of the course. RMEL serves a large territory in which attendees participate in a number of accrediting organizations, each with their own require-ments. Depending on the certifying body you are affiliated with, RMEL PDHs may be applied towards your recertification credit. It is the responsibility of the attendee to determine if the credits are applicable to their certifying body and how they may be applied. Use the event brochure, and agenda to determine how the content applies to your certification. The attendee is also responsible for verifying how the quantity of RMEL PDHs convert to your certifying body credits. Typically 1.0 PDH is equal to .1 CEU, but you should always verify the conversion scale.



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RMEL’s resources and 30 annual events help everyone at your organization do their best. Content is designed to help attendees and members feel productive and knowledgeable as they get back to work armored with practical takeaways. Continuing education credits are given at each event, and members can even bring an RMEL event to their location.

RMEL MiSSiOn StatEMEnt“RMEL, through its diverse membership, educational events, and programs, facilitates the discovery of solutions and strategies for vital issues facing the electric utility industry.”

Events are focused on topics like plant management, public policy, the Smart Grid, power supply planning and projects, finance, system operations, generation, growth, OSHA, renewable technologies, safety, transmission, reliability, overhead and underground distribution, workforce issues, keeping rates low, giving back to the community, NERC/FERC, transmis-sion line design, IT, grounding, arc flash, sustainability, customer service, green building, substation design, distribution line design, health, energy efficiency, security, management, customer service, government regulations, engineering and many other top concerns for the electric energy industry.

EDuCatiOn MiSSiOnPrograms Designed by Members to Ad-dress Member NeedsRMEL’s education program is designed to meet the needs of its members by ex-panding the knowledge base at every level within companies. From high-level confer-ences and executive forums to workshops that reinforce and build upon skills and operational practices, the membership drives the content of RMEL products and services.

As technology, public policy and con-sumer satisfaction drive changes to your job faster than ever before, RMEL helps

you stay prepared with daily access to in-formation that impacts your organization.

SECtiOnSContent Related to Your Interests is Easy to FindRMEL sections make your experience finding tangible value with the association easier than ever before. In some ways, you’ve probably identified with an RMEL section without even trying. RMEL sec-tions include generation, transmission, distribution, safety and management.

CORE EvEntSReoccurring Events Let YouPlan AheadCore events in each section reoccur at the same time every year so you can plan ahead. At least one signature event has been established for each section, and section participants can quickly and easily identify with their events. Topics at core events evolve to stay relevant and ahead of electric energy industry trends.

ELECtivESEvents Dedicated to Critical Issues of the DayFrom year to year, RMEL will offer new events in each section to cover the latest technologies, evolving trends and critical issues that aren’t covered at core events. These events will zero in on your top priorities at any given time and may not repeat from year to year. Electives can take the form of an RMEL conference, workshop or roundtable.

COuRSE CataLOgBring RMEL Courses to YouBring an RMEL workshop to your location or region. Refer to the course catalog for your section to choose a course from a listing of successful RMEL events, which will be taught by an instructor RMEL has worked with in the past. These are not scheduled events, and are specifically designed to custom-fit your needs and timetable.

ROunDtaBLESDiscuss Your Priorities and Drive RMEL ContentThese forums allow you to meet in a setting that focuses on trust and peer-to-peer sharing. RMEL roundtables serve as a catalyst for future program development. By increasing your participation in discus-sion forums and enhancing roundtables, you can maximize the potential of the RMEL community and network with RMEL contacts throughout the year—whether you’re at an RMEL event, your desk, or in the field.

iDEntiFY YOuR RMEL SECtiOnRMEL Benefits Start at www.RMEL.orgIdentify your interests by updating your profile on www.RMEL.org then watch for the con-tent and benefits of your section in your inbox. You can select the section(s) you wish to participate in, along with identify-ing your specific area of expertise and responsibility.

RMeL eDUCATIOn

Introduction to the electric Utility Workshop Registration Your Personal Member ID#: ________________________ Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

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RMeL Introduction to the electric Utility Workshop - January 15, 2015Registration Includes: Breakfast, breaks, lunch, presentations, handouts, attendee roster and, upon course completion, a continuing education certificate.

Member full-day meeting .................................................................................$480 **Student Member full-day meeting ..............................................................$240 Non-RMEL member full-day meeting ...........................................................$700

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** to receive the student rate, you must be a full-time student at an RMEL member university. all student registrations must be faxed or called in, and a copy of your student iD and full-time class schedule are required.

Cancellation Policy: Fees are refundable if cancellation is received on or before 5 p.m. on January 5, 2015. If cancellation is received after that date, half of the registration fee will be refunded. Payments will be processed for those who do not attend or do not cancel by 5 p.m. the day before the event. To have someone take your place, please notify RMEL anytime before the event.

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