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Benton PUD’s Deployment of AMI and its Perspective on Smart Grid |
IEEE Richland Power & Energy Society Benton PUD’s Deployment of AMI and its Perspective on Smart Grid Date: Thursday, November 10, 2011 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Pizza provided Location: WSU Tri-cities Campus
West Building, Room 131 Presenter: Rick Dunn, Benton PUD Director of Engineering Abstract: Rick Dunn will be presenting Benton PUD’s perspective on smart grid and provide an overview of their deployment of an advanced meter infrastructure (AMI) system. Rick is the Director of Engineering and oversees their Broadband business. Benton PUD serves over 48,000 electric customers in Benton County and has installed AMI meters on nearly 46,000 of these accounts with a goal to complete 100% by the end of 2012. The key points of Rick’s presentation are: • There is No Smart Grid without Smart Meters and Smart Distribution Utilities • Smart Grid is Driving Electric and Communications System Convergence • AMI Deployment Starts BPUD Down a Manageable Path to a Smart Grid Future • Deploying Technology Now Develops Systems, Processes and Skills to Support Customer Energy Management Options as Markets Develop
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Grand Coulee Dam Tour, August 13, 2011 |
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The IEEE Richland PES Chapter is organizing a tour of the Grand Coulee Dam. This tour is an exclusive tour not open to the general public. Lots of walking and stair climbing are required, so good mobility is required. Transportation will be provided, lunch will be on your own in Coulee City after the tour. Seats are limited, so please reserve early.
Please note that packages, boxes, backpacks, purses, and bags may not be taken on the tour due to current security measures. Cameras are allowed. Due to the nature of this tour, participants must be 16 or over and have a valid picture ID.
Event Details:
Bus leaves from the North Parking Lot of the Richland Federal Building At 7:00 AM
825 Jadwin Ave
Richland, WA
Will return at approximately 5:00 pm
Cost: $15 for IEEE Members/$30 for Non-Members
Foreign National Visitors will need to submit a copy of their passport as soon as possible. This normally requires 30-45 days, so the sooner the better. Please contact Clint for further instructions. Please contact Clint Gerkensmeyer at
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to RSVP or for any questions. |
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IEEE Richland Section Women in Engineering Affinity Group |
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The Richland IEEE Section now has a Women in Engineering Affinity Group! On May 31, 2011, the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities board approved the petition to start a Women in Engineering (WIE) affinity group. The Women in Engineering affinity group is committed to facilitating the recruitment and retention of women in technical disciplines. Officers of the newly formed WIE affinity group are: Maria Vlachopoulou as the group chair, Cristina Tugurlan as the vice-chair for outreach and external communication, Ebony Mayhorn as the vice-chair for administration and programs, and Frank Tuffner as the secretary. |
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