THE ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM enables our economy and society to function. In some way everything that impacts our lives, from where we live to where we work, from our government to our infrastructure, is dependent on a secure and reliable supply of electricity. Yet many individuals, including those who work in or with the electric power industry, do not have a basic understanding of the electric power system, how it operates or how it is evolving.

These courses aim to increase your understanding of the electric power system by providing you with practical knowledge that you can use as you work in or with this important industry.

PES PLAIN TALK COURSES for the power industry professional will help you to understand technical aspects of the electric power industry, even if you do not have an engineering background. You will gain insights into the concerns of engineers, the demands of regulators and consumer groups, and the factors and trends that impact the operation of today's electric power systems.

PLAN TO ATTEND if you work within the power industry in a non-engineering capacity, or if you are a new power engineer or one transitioning to the power industry from another field. Others who would benefit from the course are those who work with the industry, such as utility board members, business executives, power brokers, power marketers, government officials, regulatory or legislative staff members, public affairs administrators, media professionals, attorneys, economists, accountants, or anyone with an interest in learning about the electric power systems upon which we all depend.

Below please find our current schedule of programs for 2012. Please check back regularly as additional events will be added for 2012. (IEEE PES reserves the right to alter these programs without prior notice.) Please contact Susan Koval (s.koval@ieee.org ; 732-562-6897 for more information.)

 

March 5-7, 2012 - Charlotte, NC USA (Hosted by UNC Charlotte Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Plain Talk "Basics" Series: The following three courses will be offered:

1. Power System Basics - Monday, March 5, 2012
2. Distribution System -   Tuesday, March 6, 2012
3. Transmission System -  Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Early Bird Registration Extended to February 13, 2012!

Click here to Register and For Detailed Information and Brochure

 

May 7-9, 2012 - Orlando, FL USA (Co-located with IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition)

Plain Talk "Basics" Series: The following three courses will be offered:

1. Power System Basics - Monday, May 7, 2012
2. Distribution System -   Tuesday, May 8, 2012
3. Transmission System - Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Early Bird Registration Ends April 9, 2012!
Click here to Register and For Detailed Information and Brochure

 

June 19-21, 2012 - Olathe, KS USA (Hosted by Kansas State University Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Plain Talk "Basics" Series: The following three courses will be offered:

1. Power System Basics - Tuesday, June 19, 2012
2. Distribution System -   Wednesday, June 20, 2012
3. Transmission System -  Thursday, June 21, 2012

Early Bird Registration Ends May 22, 2012!

Click here to Register and For Detailed Information and Brochure

 

July 24-26, 2012 - San Diego, CA USA (Co-located with IEEE PES GM)

Plain Talk "Basics" Series: The following three courses will be offered:

1. Power System Basics - Tuesday, July 24, 2012
2. Distribution System -   Wednesday, July 25, 2012
3. Transmission System - Thursday, July 26, 2012

Early Bird Registration Ends June 26, 2012!
Click here to Register and for Detailed Information and Brochure

 

November 5-7, 2012 - Austin, TX USA

Plain Talk "Basics" Series: The following three courses will be offered:

1. Power System Basics - Monday, November 5, 2012
2. Distribution System -   Tuesday, November 6, 2012
3. Transmission System -  Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Details and Registration Coming Soon!

 

2011 Events

March 21-23, 2011 - Phoenix, AZ USA (Co-located with IEEE PES PSCE)

May 16-18, 2011 - Providence, RI USA (Co-located with IEEE PES ESMO)

June 21-23, 2011 - Santa Clara, CA USA (Hosted by Santa Clara University School of Engineering)

June 21-23, 2011 - Santa Clara, CA USA (Hosted by Santa Clara University School of Engineering)

September 13-15, 2011 - Chicago, IL USA (Hosted by S&C Electric Company)

October 10-12, 2011 - Orlando, FL USA (Co-located with IEEE IAS Annual Meeting)

November 8-10, 2011 - Philadelphia, PA USA

December 5-7, 2011 - Las Vegas, NV USA (Hosted by NV Energy)

2010 Events

April 20-22, 2010 - New Orleans, LA USA (Co-located with T&D CE)

July 25-29, 2010  - Minneapolis, MN USA (Co-located with PES GM)

September 15-17, 2010 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hosted by BC Hydro)

October 25-28, 2010 - Columbus, OH USA (Hosted by Team Fishel)