Please join for the upcoming OTD 33156 Understanding End of Life (EOL) in Increasing Overhead Line Availability Issues Contractor Selection Call scheduled on June 17th at 1:00 PM EST.The purpose of this call is to allow participants to review and provide additional comments regarding the 33156 project proposal received and be able to decide the eligible proponent to be awarded for this project, with unanimous member voting during the session. Once confirmed, CEATI will move forward with the project initiation call (PIC).Please click on each proposal to review:ENGIANHATCHERGOVATE CONSULTINGAdditionally, please also review CEATI feedback on the above proposals here: CEATI - Proposal Feedback

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming webinar Powering Through Hurricane Helene: Utility Response & Resilience, scheduled June 18th from 12:00 to 1:30 pm ET. Hurricane Helene delivered a powerful test to the transmission and distribution (T&D) systems across the Southeastern United States, pushing utility resilience and coordination to the limit. In this session, hear firsthand from Duke Energy and Southern Company as they recount their on-the-ground experiences responding to the storm.Discover how both utilities prepared their grids ahead of the hurricane, the innovative strategies used to mitigate damage, and the rapid response efforts that restored power in the aftermath. From system hardening to coordinated restoration logistics, this session will dive into the real-world challenges and successes that defined their approach.Presenter(s): Jason Hollifield and Tyler Johnson, Duke Energy, Heather Lunsford, Southern Company

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Wildfire Mitigation Plan Benchmarking Session scheduled for Wednesday, June 25th, from 3-5 pm ET. In this session, Wataynikaneyap Power will be sharing their responses to the Wildfire Mitigation Plan benchmarking framework using a structured set of questions aligned with California’s Utility Wildfire Mitigation Maturity Model. Session Objective: Facilitate a structured comparison of wildfire mitigation strategies across utilities to identify best practices and areas for improvement and receive structured feedback from industry peers. Through this initiative, utilities can benchmark their strategies, exchange best practices, and refine their wildfire mitigation efforts based on insights from others in the industry.

We would like to invite you to an end-of-project webinar on OTD 33141 State-of-Art Report on Design/Construction of New Innovative Foundation Designs End of Project Webinar, presented by Ron Collins, from SINOPA on Thursday, June 26th  from 1:00 -2:00 PM ET.Webinar Abstract:Research into innovative foundations for electricity structures is crucial for fostering a sustainable energy future amid climate change challenges. The construction sector, a major contributor to carbon emissions, can greatly benefit from advancements in energy efficiency and sustainability. This shift toward sustainability requires the adoption of new service delivery models and leveraging disruptive technologies; the aim is to develop zero-emission electricity systems that align with global climate objectives while creating job opportunities in the clean energy sector. Innovative foundations can enhance grid resilience, ensuring a reliable power supply despite rising demand and extreme weather. The aim of this comprehensive report is to equip engineers and project managers with the knowledge needed to choose and design effective foundations. It includes a survey to gather insights on the current state-of-practice of foundation design and research, as well as a literature review of innovative foundation systems for overhead transmission lines, focusing on soil strength requirements and adaptability to diverse environmental conditions. Site-specific constraints are considered, and strategies are provided to overcome the challenges posed by varying terrains. The project also includes a case study of high-voltage transmission lines with an evaluation of costs, installation requirements, and soil conditions, ultimately aiming to advance the construction of resilient transmission line infrastructure while considering environmental impacts and technological adoption challenges.We look forward to your participation in this project webinar!Thank you!