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You’ll also receive a final logistics email 24 hours in advance of the class (directly from the ).You’ll receive your Zoom log in link the day before the class (sent from the APPA Academy’s Zoom account ).1 week out: You’ll receive a more comprehensive logistics/prep email a week out from the session.24 hours after registering: You’ll receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of registering, which contains some preliminary information.

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Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel by May 19 are responsible for the full registration fee and are not entitled to a refund. Registrants who cancel after May 19 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for this event only. Registrants who cancel in writing on or before May 19, 2021, are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations/No-Show/Refunds/Substitution The larger your group, the more you save!Ĭontact for more information and to request the group registration form to receive this special discount. Save an additional $50 on each when your organization registers 5 or more people. Call Member Services at 20 to learn more. Not a member? Join today and save on your course registration. He began his career as an engineer at an electric cooperative then moved into public power where he spent nearly 30 years working for City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri in technical and executive leadership positions (retiring as the director of electric transmission and distribution). He received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and master’s degrees in electrical engineering and engineering management. Certificates will be emailed by June 9.įield of Study: Specialized Knowledge Instructorīrent McKinney, P.E., Principal, TFB Consultingīrent McKinney, P.E., has worked in various positions in the electric utility industry for 35 years. The following continuing education credits will be provided, after successfully completing the live session ( click here to review requirements). Note: Continuing education credits can only be issued for attending the live event. Recordings will be accessible for 90 days after the course.

Recordings: The session will be recorded and can also be accessed through APPA’s document portal (within two weeks of the program), in case you can’t attend live.

Course materials: Attendees will receive access to APPA’s secure online document portal a week before the course, where the eManual and other course materials Electric Utility Basics publication will be made available.

Zoom Links: Zoom log in credentials will be sent out 24 hours before the start of the class.

Audio/Webcam: You will need to enable computer audio to listen and speak (alternatively a call-in number will be provided) and it is also recommended that you have a webcam, so you can fully engage in the small group discussions.

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Zoom Meeting Application: Attendees are required to have strong Internet access, in order to run the Zoom meeting platform.

Sample Agenda/Learning Outcomesīasic: No prerequisites no advanced preparation. Utility staff and policymakers looking for a comprehensive overview and reference guide of the electric utility industry. Regulation, deregulation and electricity markets.Electric grid operations and reliability.Basic electrical concepts and terminology.As a bonus, attendees receive a copy of APPA’s recently updated Electric Utility Basics handbook. Get a briefing on how regulatory and policy trends are affecting the public power utility model and leading to new industry players.

Also learn about how electric utilities are undergoing a dramatic transformation in response to significant shifts and advances in technology, energy sources, and demand for electricity.

New to the industry and need to get familiar with the terminology, key topics, and trends utilities face? This course offers a non-technical overview of how a typical public power utility is run and the critical role electricity plays to keep our communities running. There will be two, 10-minute breaks incorporated into the session. TimingĪttend one real-time session from Noon – 3:30 p.m. This course combines real-time presentation, live polling, Q&A and group discussion sessions. This new, virtual offering-through Zoom-provides the opportunity to interact with the instructor, your industry peers, and earn continuing education credits.

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