Grid Fundamentals In-person

Grid Fundamentals In-person

By WECC Education and Outreach

Overview

Tuesday, August 18, 2025 - 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. MT Wednesday, August 19, 2025 - 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. MT

Tuesday, August 18.................................................................... 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. MT

Wednesday, August 19..................................................... 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. MT


WECC

Salt Lake Hardware Building

155 North 400 West, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103


Registration Includes

  • Lunch on Tuesday
  • Continental breakfast on Wednesday
  • Afternoon snack break
  • Course Materials
  • Learning Opportunities

About the Course

This in-person course is hosted over a day and a half, offering a comprehensive explanation of how the electric power system works, how it is managed, and why. We will review the technology, operation, and markets of a modern reliable power grid. We will also discuss Environmental issues and regulations that affect the electric power system.

Class Topics

  • Fundamentals of Electricity and the Interconnected System
  • Generation, Transmission, and Equipment
  • System Operations
  • Regulations
  • Policy, Environment & Current Events
  • Markets

Who Should Attend?

  • Anyone new to the electric utility business
  • Environmentalists
  • Policymakers
  • Legal personnel
  • Managers/supervisors/executives
  • Anyone who is looking for a broader view of the grid


This is not an accreditited course for CEC's, but may count towards self-learning hours.

Category: Science & Tech, Science

Good to know

Highlights

  • 1 day 3 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

WECC

155 N 400 W

Suite 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84103

How do you want to get there?

Organized by

WECC Education and Outreach

Followers

--

Events

--

Hosting

--

$200
Aug 18 · 9:00 AM MDT