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Our 2025 Conference Will Be Organized into Three Primary Tracks Covering:Dam SafetyPlant EquipmentOperations and PlanningWithin These Tracks, Our Conference Planning Team Will Prioritize Content Related To:Equipment and facility life cycle planning (ex. evaluating remaining life of a unit that has reached end of the planned life cycle, refurbishment vs. replacement)Hydropower facility adaptation and retrofitting initiatives (ex. upgrades, restorations to facilities)Implementation of new technologies & techniques (ex. remote inspection, storage integration, data science, etc.)Recruitment, skill building and succession planningRisk management and enhanced planning (ex. unusual combinations of usual events)Innovation and transferrable learnings from other industries (ex. aerospace, oil & gas, mining, insurance)Informed business decision making around our assets, programs and operations under greater uncertainty & constraintsFor additional details on the CEATI Hydropower Conference 2025 including the week at a glance, hotel and exhibitor floorplan click hereJustify Your Attendance!Looking for assistance in securing approval to attend the Hydropower Conference? CEATI offers a template to help you gain approval for the event.

Join us September 16-17, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, for CEATI’s annual Strategy and Innovation Conference! This year’s theme, “'Shaping the Utility of the Future: Transforming Assets, Systems, and the Workforce to Achieve 2035 Goals,” focuses on asset management, strategic planning, energy integration, safety & security, and digital transformation and cyber security to help drive decarbonization and sustainability.For additional details on the CEATI's S&I Conference 2025 including the week at a glance, hotel and exhibitor floorplan click here

CEATI's annual Transmission & Distribution Conference will take place on November 11-12, 2025 in Orlando, FL! Join industry leaders and experts to explore cutting-edge technology innovations, strategies for electrification, and solutions to accelerate the transition to a carbon-free energy future.For additional details on CEATI's T&D Conference 2025 including the week at a glance, hotel and exhibitor floorplan click here

Please save the date for the upcoming Training Series on Inverter-Based Resources – MOD & PRC Standard Compliance. Please note that this training is designed as a series; the completed sessions are prerequisites to attend the next sessions (i.e. if you are planning on attending session 3, and have not completed sessions 1 & 2, it is strongly recommended to watch the recordings).Series Schedule:Session 1 - Fundamentals: Thursday, March 13, 12:00 - 2:30 PM ETSession 2 - Control & Testing: Thursday, April 10, 12:00 - 2:30 PM ETSession 3 - PRC & Grid Forming IBR: Thursday, May 8, 12:00 - 2:30 PM ETSession 4 - Modeling: Thursday, June 12, 12:00 - 2:30 PM ET

Stations Equipment members are invited to join a scoping discussion for 2025 project funding on Tuesday, April 1st at 12:00 PM ET.As discussed in the 2025 kick-off call, the two topics currently under consideration are:Benchmarking Substation Equipment MonitoringBenchmarking Substation Equipment Inspection PracticesMembers are encouraged to bring new ideas for projects to discuss with the wider membership. RFPs will subsequently be developed to go out for bid in Q2 2025. Feel free to invite other SMEs from your team to the discussion.

Please mark your calendar for our upcoming Vegetation Management Maturity Matrix Roll-Out and Tutorial scheduled April 2nd at 1pm ET. This session will introduce the CEATI Vegetation Management Maturity Matrix, providing utilities with a standardized framework to evaluate their current practices and chart a path toward continuous improvement. Utilities that have beta-tested the maturity matrix will share their experiences, results, and feedback, offering valuable insights into its practical application and impact.Key components of this session include:Beta Test Utility Feedback: First-hand accounts from utilities that have tested the maturity matrix, including challenges, successes, and key takeawaysBenchmarking and Results Sharing: Insights into how utilities rank within the maturity path and common areas for improvementMaturity Matrix Tutorial: A step-by-step guide on how to use the tool effectively for self-assessment and strategic planningInteractive Discussion: Open forum for participants to ask questions, provide feedback, and discuss best practices

The Overhead Transmission Equipment interest group invites you to attend the webinar series on AI/Machine Learning Series on Visual Intelligence for Modernizing Power Grid Infrastructure which will feature Vik Chaudhary from Buzz Solutions to share the new enhanced technology on March 11th at 11:00 AM EST.Description: Power utilities face increasing challenges in maintaining grid reliability, reducing operational costs, and preventing failures due to aging infrastructure and extreme weather events. Buzz Solutions provides a digital and AI-driven solution that enables power utilities to efficiently manage transmission, distribution and substation assets through visual analytics, automated inspections, intelligent anomaly/defect detection, AI-based monitoring and work prioritization. In this presentation, we will explore how Buzz Solutions leverages AI, visual intelligence, and data-driven insights to transform asset management using its two solutions i.e. PowerAI and PowerGUARD. We will discuss the benefits of automating visual inspections, streamlining data analysis, and proactively identifying potential failures before they lead to outages. Through this presentation, we will share insights into how power utilities can enhance grid reliability, resilience, optimize maintenance workflows, and improve security and safety while achieving significant cost savings.These session will focus on two main areas to be covered in this series:Enhanced Predictive Maintenance: AI and machine learning can analyze large volumes of asset data, identify patterns, and predict equipment failures or maintenance needs, enabling proactive rather than reactive maintenance strategies. This reduces downtime and extends asset life.Automated Inspection and Anomaly Detection: AI-powered image recognition and sensor data analysis can automate asset inspections, detecting defects or anomalies in real-time. Machine learning models improve over time, increasing the accuracy and efficiency of inspections, while minimizing human errorWe look forward to your participation!

We are pleased to announce a webinar on “Penstock Air Inlet Design and Potential Deficiency Investigation” scheduled for Tuesday, March 11th at 1:00 PM ET, presented by Faheem Sadeque from BC Hydro.About the Presentation:Emergency closure of an intake operating gate (INOG) or penstock inlet valve (PIV) can lead to rapid dewatering of the penstock, making adequate air admission crucial for system safety. Insufficient air intake can result in sub-atmospheric pressures, potentially leading to conduit collapse under external atmospheric pressure and surcharge loading.Traditionally, air inlets were designed based on rule-of-thumb methods or simplified calculations, with limited field measurements to validate performance. However, recent full-flow closure tests at hydropower facilities have revealed potential deficiencies in existing designs, prompting further investigation.This presentation will explore recent hydraulic model testing of air vents and valves, examining the governing parameters that influence air admission. Insights from a large-scale physical model study will highlight key considerations for improving future designs and assessing the adequacy of existing installations.Join us to gain valuable knowledge on enhancing penstock protection strategies and ensuring the reliability of critical hydropower infrastructure.

This webinar, to be led by Joshua LeBlanc-Shulman, Sr. Business Analyst on the Distribution Strategy Development team of Salt River Project (SRP), will present SRP’s journey to realizing the grid of the future that intelligently integrates customer- and utility-owned distributed energy resources to continue delivering reliable and affordable power. The webinar will outline the Distribution Enablement strategy and roadmap for six initiatives that seek to develop the advanced digital capabilities required to plan and operate the future grid.

We are pleased to announce that we have scheduled our next Seismic Working Group call for Tuesday, March 11th at 1pmET. Please see the call agenda below.Seismic March 2025 Agenda:Project #2059 “Characterization of Seismic Hazard and Ground Motions for Analysis of Concrete Dams” updateMember presentation "Seismicity & Performance-Based Testing, How Can Ambient Vibration Tests Be Considered” – presented by Hydro-QuebecPotential future topics for discussion/member presentationsAdditional items

The upcoming Project Initiation for 3741: Guidelines for Establishing Distribution Ground System Resistance Targets has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 12th at 1 PM ET. More information can be found below.Meeting Description:The purpose of this call is to give participants the opportunity to provide additional comments regarding BBA’s proposal. In addition to the proposal, CEATI will also review and approve the project schedule. In preparation for the call, please see the items below.Please review and approve BBA’s proposal found here.Confirm if you would like to be a project monitor for this project. The role includes reviewing project deliverables, offering comments to improve the deliverables and accepting the final report.

Dear Overhead Transmission Design Members,We would like to invite you to our OTD 33155 A State-of-the-Art Review of HTLS Conductor Technologies Contractor Selection Call scheduled on March 12th, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST.Agenda:The purpose of this call is to request the OTD members to review the proposals saved here: Proposals and discuss member feedback for each proposal.The outcome of this meeting is to decide which contractor is eligible to be awarded for this project with unanimous member voting, and then CEATI will move forward with the project initiation call (PIC).Participants: CEATI & OTD membershipWe look forward to your participation!

The registration for our Work Protection Workshop (March 24th, 2025) is now open! This event will take place in Palm Springs, CA at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa.The deadline to register for all upcoming events and reserve a hotel room at the CEATI group rate is February 14th, 2025. Event Description:Work protection consists of several intentional and integral steps designed to ensure the safety of those who rely on isolation of hazardous energy sources. Each step of the process acts as a barrier designed to be independent of any other step and helps to ensure the proper establishment of a safe work area.The intent of this workshop is to explore members’ approaches on the following integral steps for work protection within a hydropower plant: preparation, shutdown, isolation, lockout/tagout, stored energy check, and isolation verification. The learnings from this event will be beneficial for anyone working on relevant equipment within a hydropower plant, and will provide useful insights for members to take away and apply within their own work protection programs.Target Audience:Operation and Maintenance personnel, Work Protection coordinators and Health and Safety professionals.

Overview:The workshop to be delivered at the March 2025 CEATI conference (as part of DS project #0260) will introduce the concept of functional block diagrams to CEATI’s Dam Safety Interest Group. This will be the first exposure of many dam owners to systems engineering concepts. The workshop will focus on communicating the benefits of functional block diagrams and give participants an opportunity to develop FBDs through worked examples.It is envisioned that future work (beyond the scope of this project) may include hosting additional workshops with a wider audience and the development of formal guidelines for the development and use of functional block diagrams in the dam industry.Workshop Objectives:What is a Functional Block Diagram?How do I create one?How can these help me as a dam owner?

The upcoming workshop on End-of-Life Strategies: Replacement of Aging Overhead Transmission Lines Assets has been scheduled for April 3rd at 1-2:30pm ET. As transmission infrastructure ages, utilities must navigate the complex challenge of replacing overhead transmission line assets in a cost-effective, strategic, and data-driven manner. Understanding how the industry approaches this challenge is key to optimizing investment decisions and ensuring long-term grid reliability.This workshop aims to facilitate industry benchmarking by bringing together the Overhead Transmission Equipment and Asset Management in T&D groups to share their replacement strategies, methodologies, and decision-making frameworks. Participants will engage in discussions that provide valuable data for strategic planning and asset management.Key topics of discussion will include:Industry Benchmarking: Comparing strategies, timelines, and methodologies across utilitiesData-Driven Decision Making: Leveraging condition assessments, failure rates, and predictive analyticsRisk-Based vs. Age-Based Replacement: Evaluating different asset replacement modelsLessons Learned: Real-world case studies from utilities with established replacement strategiesPresenters: Chelsey Knibbs, SaskPower, Dmitriy Misyura, PSEG, Justin Nettesheim, ATC