Whether you work in the electric power industry or not, if you’re interested in learning more about how the electric power system works, you now have the opportunity to gain the knowledge you need in a manner that you can understand.

As an attendee you will gain insight into the concerns of engineers, the demands of regulators and consumer groups and a perspective of how these factors play a major role in the operation of today’s electric power systems.

These courses will provide you with the knowledge you need to help you work better and smarter.

For overall course details please see the 2010 Plain Talk Brochure.

Plan to attend if you are a utility board member or manager, a business executive, a power broker, a power marketer, a government official, a regulatory or legislative staff member, a public affairs administrator, an attorney, a member of a consumer group, a member of the media, an economist, an accountant, or anyone with an interest in learning about the electric power systems upon which we all depend.

These courses are also appropriate for engineers who are not currently in the power industry but are transitioning to the industry or would like to learn more about it. 

Below please find our current schedule of programs. Please check back often as this schedule will be updated throughout the year. In addition to the dates and locations listed below, we are currently working on holding courses at other locations throughout the year. (Dates, locations, and instructors are subject to change.) 

April 20-22, 2010 - New Orleans, LA USA (Co-located with T&D CE)
Plain Talk Series: The following three courses will be offered:

1. Power System Basics - Tuesday, April 20, 2010
2. Distribution System - Wednesday, April 21, 2010
3. The Grid - Thursday, April 22, 2010

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

Plain Talk Series: The following courses will be offered:

1. Electricity Markets
2. Power Quality
3. Power System Basics
4. Distribution System
5. The Grid

• Early Bird Registration Ends June 30, 2010!
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September 15-17, 2010 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Plain Talk Series: The following courses will be offered at the BC Hydro Edmonds Auditorium:

1. Power System Basics
2. Distribution System
3. The Grid

• Early Bird Registration Ends August 20, 2010!
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October 25-28, 2010 - Columbus, OH USA

Plain Talk Series: The following courses will be offered at the Team Fishel Training Facility:

1. Operation of Electricity Markets
2. Power System Basics
3. Distribution System
4. The Grid

• Early Bird Registration Ends September 30, 2010!
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