February 21, 2026

Plain Talk About the Electric Power System

Organization:
IEEE Power & Energy Society
Location:
Houston, Texas, United States
Start Date:
December 3, 2019
End Date:
December 5, 2019
Website:
event-wizard.com/PlainTalkHOTXDec2019/0/welcome/
Description
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.

IEEE 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Appropriate for new engineers to the industry, or for engineers in other fields who are transitioning to the electric power industry.

THE COURSE CURRICULUM includes:

  • Day 1:  Power System Basics - Understanding How the Bulk Electric Power System Works
  • Day 2:  Distribution System - Delivering Power to the Customer
  • Day 3:  Transmission System - The Interconnected Bulk Electric System

WHO WILL BENEFIT:

  • Non-technical personnel working at electric utilities
  • A new power engineer or one transitioning to the power industry from another field

OTHERS WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE COURSES 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 
  • Anyone with an interest in learning about the electric power systems upon which we all depend.

 TO REGISTER, https://event-wizard.com/PlainTalkHOTXDec2019/0/register/

Additional information

Course fees cover continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and course materials. Each day's course is eligible for 0.8 CEUs / 8 PDHs.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS November 5, 2019 - ALL REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE CHARGED THE REGULAR FEE.

GROUP DISCOUNT RATES apply to two or more registrants from the same organization. Contact LaToya Gourdine at 732-981-2876 or email l.gourdine@ieee.org PRIOR to registering in order to obtain 10% group discount code for your organization.

TO REGISTER, https://event-wizard.com/PlainTalkHOTXDec2019/0/register/