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Pre-Conference Classes
Nov. 16-17, 2026 | Anchorage, Alaska
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.
Instructed by:
Skip Collier, Professional Training Systems, Inc.
Nov. 16-17, 2026 | Anchorage, Alaska
Accurate revenue metering is essential to utility finances, reliability, and regulatory compliance. This course provides a practical foundation in electric metering, helping you develop the skills needed to install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot metering systems.
Through discussion and real-world examples, you’ll explore accurate energy measurement, the role of the meter technician, and key electrical concepts, including AC and DC theory, phasor analysis, and the power triangle.
Instructed by:
Britt Holley, ISPC – Affiliated Consultant
Nov. 17, 2026 | Anchorage, Alaska
Strengthen your safety knowledge and field readiness in this hands-on, one-day workshop combining classroom instruction, practical application, and team-based learning. You’ll gain experience inspecting, testing, and safely using voltage detectors, phasing meters, temporary protective grounds, and other essential lineworker tools. Additional topics include incident prevention, work methods, positioning, arc flash mitigation, communication, leadership, and human performance. The workshop concludes with live-line application and an energy wheel review to reinforce situational awareness and safe decision-making.
Instructed By:
Brent Jeffries, Bierer Meters
Nov. 17, 2026 | Anchorage, Alaska
Discover what sets high-performing teams apart in this engaging, hands-on workshop. You’ll learn seven practical steps used by high-reliability organizations to reduce human error, improve safety, and build trust. Through interactive exercises, real-world examples, and proven human performance tools, you’ll develop strategies to strengthen communication, decision-making, situational awareness, and after-action reviews. Whether working in the field or leading a crew, you’ll leave with practical tools to help your team work safer, smarter, and more reliably.
Instructed By:
Dr. Jake Mazulewicz, JMA Human Reliability Strategies
Nov. 17, 2026 | Anchorage, Alaska
As residential solar and battery storage systems become more common, utilities must be prepared to safely evaluate interconnection requests. This course provides a practical overview of the standards, requirements, and best practices needed to maintain system safety, reliability, and power quality. You’ll explore IEEE 1547, the National Electrical Code, inverter-based systems, grounding, signage, smart inverters, and battery storage controls. Through real-world case studies, you’ll also learn to review applications, apply screening tools, and address common interconnection challenges.
Instructed By:
Kevin Mara, GDS Associates, Inc.
