Conference, Roundtable and Forum Materials & Presentations

 
     
 

Presentation materials are limited 2008 & 2007 conferences, roundtables, workshops, committee meetings and forums put on by the Association and where the speaker has given us permission to distribute their presentation.

 
 
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NWPPA 2008 Annual Conference & Membership Meeting - May 18-22, 2008 in Anchorage, AK

Many files are large and may take a few minutes to download and open in Power Point. Please be patient!

Tuesday, May 20 Presentations -

"Globalization and Economy of the United States" - John Doggett (25.36MB download)

"Climate Change Policy: Potential Impacts on the Economy" -

Dr. Margo Thorning

Timothy Juliani (7.57MB download)

"Understanding Carbon Reduction" -

Sheldon Zakreski (presentation requested)

"Resource Options In a Carbon Constrained Environment" -

Steve Haagenson

Gary Saleba

"Underwater Power Generation" -

Doug Johnson

"Solar Power for Public Power: What You Need to Know" - Julia Hamm, Executive Director, Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA)

Wednesday, May 21 Presentations -

Jack Baker, Energy NW

Larry Hartig, Commissioner AK Dept. of Environmental Conservation

"A Coal-fired G&T Perspective" - Kyle Nelson, Sunflower Electric Power

"Views from an Energy Rich State" - Steve Waddington

"Financial Communities View" - John Miller, CitiBank (15.47MB download)

"Green Capital: Funding Renewable Projects & the ROI" - Gianluca Signarelli

Thursday, May 22 Presentations -

"The Power to Reduce CO2 Emissions: The Full Portfolio" - Dan Bartel, EPRI

"Climate Change in Alaska: A Changing Way of Life" - Charles Wohlforth (223.59MB download)


NWPPA/WECC Meeting: NERC Cyber Security Standards (CIP-002) - April 30, 2008 in Portland, Ore.

CIP-002 Workshop - Patrick Miller, WECC Sr. Compliance Engineer, Cyber Security


NWPPA Engineering & Operations Conference - April 7-11, 2008 in Reno, Nev.

Wednesday, April 9 Presentations -

E&O Welcome - Will Lutgen, NWPPA Executive Director

Cyber Security and SCADA: Testing for Critical Infrastructures

Reliability Compliance - Where Are We Now?

SF6 Hot Topic Presentation

SF6 Handling Procedures

Utility Organizations as Broadband Infrastructure Providers

The "Green" Transformer - DOE Efficiency + FR3 Fluid

Transmission Line Conductor Vibration Mitigation

Capturing and Using Substation Data Presentation

Capturing and Using Substation Data Handout

Safe Operation of Underground Devices While Performing High Voltage Tests

Fault Locating and Repair Procedures

Thursday, April 10 Presentations -

Arc Flash Hazards and Arc Rated Clothing

2007 Safety Award Winner Photo

Exhibitor Award Photos

Best Presentation of Product (Cooper Power Systems)

Best Enthusiasm (Platt Electric)

Best Theme of Conference (General Pacific)


NWPPA/NCPA Webinar: Carbon Cap and Trade Model - PGP Demo - March 31, 2008

The following files are available:

To View the recorded webinar:

Step 1: Download and install the Netspoke Viewer from http://training.premiereglobal.com/utilities/playbackTest.aspx (Click "Download and Run this Installer")

Step 2:  Download this file (34 MB).

The total running time is 1 hour, 52 minutes. However, the presentation can be stopped and restarted at any time and users may navigate to specific points in the program.


Solar Energy Technologies and Markets - Data and Trends Webinar - March 12, 2008

This recording contains slides and audio from a webinar that was hosted live on March 12, 2008.  

Overview: Get an update on the latest advances in solar energy technologies, the growing market for these technologies, the outlook for cost reductions, and highlights of utility use and integration of solar around the country

To View the Webinar:

Step 1: Download and install the Netspoke Viewer from http://training.premiereglobal.com/utilities/playbackTest.aspx (Click "Download and Run this Installer")

Step 2: Download this file (28 MB).

The total running time is 1 hour, 58 minutes. However, the presentation can be stopped and restarted at any time and users may navigate to specific points in the program.

Government Relations Committee Presentation March 6, 2008

Cap & Trade Allocation Model - Scott Tomashefsky, NCPA


NWPPA/NCPA Webinar: Cap & Trade – January 31, 2008

This recording contains slides and audio from a webinar that was hosted live on January 31, 2008.

Overview: Cap-and-trade programs are being given serious consideration by policymakers as a tool that can be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the West and across the nation. NWPPA, through its participation in the Western Climate Initiative and ongoing partnership with the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA), held a Webinar January 31 to share California's experiences with cap-and-trade programs in the AB32 effort.

To View the Webinar:

Step 1: Download and install the Netspoke Viewer from http://training.premiereglobal.com/utilities/playbackTest.aspx (Click "Download and Run this Installer")

Step 2: Download this file (25 MB).

The presentation can be stopped and restarted at any time and users may navigate to specific points in the program.


Update on Wind Siting Issues Webinar - December 12, 2007

This recording contains slides and audio from a webinar that was hosted live on December 12, 2007.  

Overview: Receive the latest information on siting issues important to the wind industry’s growth such as radar interference and wildlife impacts.

 To View the Webinar:

Step 1: Download and install the Netspoke Viewer from http://training.premiereglobal.com/utilities/playbackTest.aspx (Click "Download and Run this Installer")

Step 2: Download this file (18 MB).

The total running time is 1 hour, 21 minutes. However, the presentation can be stopped and restarted at any time and users may navigate to specific points in the program.


Realistic Clean Coal Generating Options Webinar - November 14, 2007

This recording contains slides and audio from a webinar that was hosted live on November 14, 2007.  

Overview:

A primer to provide public power utilities interested in participating in or buying power from coal plants an overview of what's available, economical, environmentally acceptable and can be built in today's political environment.
 
Presenters:

Tom Krueger, Generation Project Development Manager, Energy NorthwestTim Gregori, GM, Southern Montana Electric G&T CooperativeRichard Klover, P.E., Vice President, Burns & McDonnell EngineeringJohn Talbott, Deputy Director and Project Manager, Montana State University, Big Sky Carbon Sequestration Partnership 

To View the Webinar:

Step 1: Download and install the Netspoke Viewer from http://training.premiereglobal.com/utilities/playbackTest.aspx (Click "Download and Run this Installer")

Step 2: Download this file (27 MB).

The total running time is 1 hour, 41 minutes. However, the presentation can be stopped and restarted at any time and users may navigate to specific points in the program.

Utility Pole Conference - October 10-11, 2007 in Vancouver, WA

The State of the Industry: Issues Impacting Overhead Lines - Andy Stewart, EDM International

Underground Transmission: Is it an Option? - Jim Hunt, Salt River Project

FITNES Program - Portland General Electric

Utility Pole Supply: Resource Status and the Future Outlook

NDE Techniques for Detecting Corrosion in Buried Steel - Arun Pandey, Roman Luszpak & Andy Stewart, EDM International

The Effect of Attachments to Electrical Utility Poles - John Sullivan, PGE

Barrier Protection Systems - Richard Lewis, Protective Packaging Ltd.


Influencing Climate Change with Nuclear Power Webinar - October 10, 2007

This recording contains slides and audio from a webinar that was hosted live on October 10, 2007.

Overview:

As climate change and air quality issues gain prominence, nuclear power has re-emerged as a technology whose green aspects may come to outweigh the negatives presented by issues of safety and waste management.

Two industry professionals will present their perspectives, from both a national and western perspective, of the history, current situation, and future potential for nuclear generation.

Presenters:

Walter Hill, Director of Communication Services, Nuclear Energy Institute

Vic Parrish, CEO, Energy Northwest

The total running time is 1 hour, 27 minutes. However, the presentation can be stopped and restarted at any time and users may navigate to specific points in the program. For easier navigation, follow the Enhanced Viewing instructions below.  

To View the Webinar , download and open this file. (Windows Media Player format, 8.6 MB)

For Enhanced Viewing : Download and install the Live Meeting Replay Wrapper for Windows Media Player. Then, read these instructions for playing a recording that is stored on your computer.


NWWH Annual Meeting - October 9-12, 2007 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Health Care Economics - Risk Strategies to avoid the Impending Doom - Mark Patrick, Moloney & O'Neill Benefits, LLC

2007 Northwest Utilities Salary, Wage & Benefits Survey - 16th Edition Highlights and Features - Larry Daniels, Milliman


2007 Northwest Innovations Conference - Sept. 23-26, 2007 in Sun Valley, Idaho

NIC Apogee presentation

Apogee links page

The first batch of photos from the Northwest Innovations Conference is now available here. If you have any photos that you would like to submit, please contact Barry Fuchs at 360.254.0109 or barry@nwppa.org. Thank you for your interest.

Sept. 17, 2007 Environmental Task Force Meeting presentation

Environmental Services Industry Trends - Clean Harbors Environmental Services


 

NERC Cyber Security Standards, NWPPA IT Section Meeting, August 24, 2007

NWPPA, PNGC and PPC provide the information below to help their members understand the new WECC Reliability Standards. NWPPA, PNGC and PPC have compiled this information from various sources.  While all three organizations believe the information is correct, they have not verified the accuracy or reliability of the information.  NWPPA, PNGC and PPC OR ANY OTHER CONTRIBUTING PARTIES, INCLUDING PRESENTERS, DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR USE OF THE INFORMATION AND DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT THE BELOW INFORMATION IS COMPLETE, ACCURATE OR SUFFICIENTLY RELIABLE FOR A PARTY TO USE AND BE COMPLIANT WITH THE APPLICABLE WECC COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS.  Parties need to consult with WECC, their attorney or other consultants to ensure they have the correct information to comply with the applicable WECC Reliability Standards, regulations and other compliance requirements. These documents are strictly for purposes of examples only. "

NWPPA Information Technology Section Committee Meeting (This is a MS WORD doc)


Influencing Climate Change Initiatives Webinar - August 15, 2007

This recording contains slides and audio from a webinar that was hosted live on August 15, 2007.
 
Overview:
The climate change legislation currently under development in Washington D.C. has huge financial implications for future power supply options throughout the West. The Public Power Council (PPC) sponsored an outstanding workshop on climate change at its June 2007 meeting; this presentation was so good that NWPPA offered to make the program available to all PPC and NWPPA member utilities via the Internet in a webinar format.
 
Presenters:
Marty Kanner, Kanner & Associates
Peggy Duxbury, Seattle City Light
Scott Corwin, Public Power Council

To View the Webinar:

Step 1: Download and install the Netspoke Viewer from http://training.premiereglobal.com/utilities/playbackTest.aspx (Click "Download and Run this Installer")

Step 2: Download this file (17 MB).

The total running time is 1 hour, 36 minutes. However, the presentation can be stopped and restarted at any time and users may navigate to specific points in the program.

NWPPA 67th Annual Conference & membership Meeting - May 20-24, 2007 in Spokane, WA

Kris Mikkelsen, Inland Power & Light

Bob Moore, Moore Information

Gary Saleba, EES Consulting

Marsha Smith, Idaho Public Utilities Commission

Paul Arnold, ColumbiaGrid

Steve Waddington, WYIA

James Beck, Transmission Agency of Northern California

Brian Silverstein, Bonneville Power Administration

Brenda Ekwurzel, PhD., Union of Concerned Scientist

Robert Balling,PhD., Arizona State University

Sean O'Neil, Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition

Mike Taylor, Solar Electric Power Association

Marci Sanders, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance

Rich Halvey, Western Governors' Association

Grant Pfeifer, State of Washington


NERC/WECC Registration & Standards Compliance Workshop - May 2, 2007 in Portland, Ore.

"NWPPA provides the information below  to help its members understand the new WECC Reliability Standards.  NWPPA has compiled this information from various sources.  While NWPPA believes the information is correct, NWPPA has not verified the accuracy or reliability of the information.  NWPPA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR USE OF THE INFORMATION AND DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT THE BELOW INFORMATION IS COMPLETE, ACCURATE OR SUFFICIENTLY RELIABLE FOR A PARTY TO USE AND BE COMPLIANT WITH THE APPLICABLE WECC COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS.  Parties need to consult with WECC, their attorney or other consultants to ensure they have the correct information to comply with the applicable WECC Reliability Standards, regulations and other compliance requirements."

Statement of Compliance Registry Criteria (Rev. 3)

WECC Supplemental Registration Criteria and Registration Dispute Process

Kevin Conway, Grant Co. PUD presentation

Bill Dearing, Grant Co. PUD presentation

Delegation Agreements and Mandatory Reliability Standards

Joint Registration Organization

BPA Near Term Activities - Next Steps

BPA NERC Standards Matrix - LSE DP - Mandatory Standards and Requirements

BPA Draft Technical Worksheet Assignments [Basis for Delegation Agreements]

BPA Reliability Standards Compliance Program Contacts

FERC Policy Statement on Enforcement

WECC Compliance Calendar

WECC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program

WECC Self-Certification and Spot Check Schedule

WECC Compliance Violation Self-Reporting Form

WECC Mitigation Plan

WECC Compliance Manuals Table of Contents

2007 CEP Matrix NERC Reliability Standards

WECC CEP - 2007 Auditing, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements

Sanction Guidelines of the North American Electricity Reliability Council

"NWPPA provides the information above to help its members understand the new WECC Reliability Standards.  NWPPA has compiled this information from various sources.  While NWPPA believes the information is correct, NWPPA has not verified the accuracy or reliability of the information.  NWPPA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR USE OF THE INFORMATION AND DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS COMPLETE, ACCURATE OR SUFFICIENTLY RELIABLE FOR A PARTY TO USE AND BE COMPLIANT WITH THE APPLICABLE WECC COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS.  Parties need to consult with WECC, their attorney or other consultants to ensure they have the correct information to comply with the applicable WECC Reliability Standards, regulations and other compliance requirements."

2007 Engineering & Operations Conference - April 23-27, 2007 in Tacoma, WA

Paul Dorvel, RW Beck - Major Impacts of NECS 2007 - Changes on Overhead Lines

Doug Backer, Cannon Technologies/Cooper Power Systems - Power Quality & Asset Management - The "Other Two-Thirds" of AMI Value


4th Annual Power Supply Workshop - April 10-12, 2007

Tuesday, April 10

Rachel Shimshak, Renewable Project Northwest
Mark Gendron & Scott Wilson, BPA
Terry Mundorf, Marsh Mundorf Pratt Sullivan & McKenzie
Linda Dong, Powerex
Nancy Baker, BPA
Aleka Scott, PNGC
Lon Peters, Public Generating Pool

Wednesday, April 11

Gary Saleba, EES Consulting
David Clement, Seattle City Light
Dave Kobus, Energy Northwest
Brian Skeahan, Cowlitz County PUD
Jim Harlan, PPM Energy
Joan Hutchinson, Powerex
Kevin Holland
Shelly Richardson, ColumbiaGrid
Don Dame, NCPA
Jack Baker, Energy Northwest
Tim Culbertson, Grant COunty PUD

Thursday, April 12

Rob Sirvaitis, The Energy Authority
John Prescott, PNGC Power
John Fazio, NW Power & Conservation Council

Virginia Executive Order
West Virginia Executive Order


Workforce Development Workshop - January 31-Feb. 1, 2007

Strategic Hiring Practices - Stacey Mark, Ater Wyne
Maximizing Your Dollars Through Quality Hiring - Dana Borowka, Lighthouse Consulting
Succession Planning - Tillamook PUD
The Basics of Technical Succession Planning - Douglas Campbell, PLS Consulting
Competency Models & Personality Assessments - Assessing Performance & Potential - Sherri Austin, PLS Consulting
Building A Leadership Competency Model - Sherri Austin, PLS Consulting
The Best Practices In Talent Management and Succession Planning - Alan Lindsay, PLS Consulting
Knowledge Retention Sample - Vic Parrish, Energy Northwest

 

 


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