Events

Date: January 14, 2026 at the University of Washington Seattle
Topic: Uncertainty-aware grid planning in the real world: insights from applying robust optimization to integrated resource planning in California
Speaker: Gabriel Mantegna – Resilient Transition and Princeton University
Abstract: Capacity expansion models are frequently used to inform multi-billion …

NWESS 2026, Powering Progress – Navigating a Transforming Utility Landscape
Sponsored by the Seattle IEEE Power and Energy Society
NWESS 2026 is a two-day symposium meant to bring together the Puget Sound area’s power and energy systems community to address key issues facing our local utility sector. …

Date: January 7, 2026 at the University of Washington Seattle
Topic: Puget Sound Energy Restoration following the November 2024 Bomb Cyclone.
Speakers:
Jeremy Murphy: Puget Sound Energy Chief System Operator
Spencer Hunt: Operations Supervisor for Kitsap Division
Kyle Roethle: Operations Manager for Substation Operations
Randy Walls: Manager of the Distribution …

Date: December 4, 2025
Topic: Energizing the Community: The Miller Community Center Microgrid Tour
Speaker: Sidhu Kanwalpreet, Seattle City Light
Abstract: Discover how this innovative community micro grid integrates solar energy, battery storage, and advanced control systems to enhance local resilience and sustainability.
The tour included:

A walkthrough of the …

Date: November 18, 2025
Topic: Power Transfer Protocol for Variable Frequency Aircraft Electrical Power Systems
Speaker: Neno Novakovic Collins Aerospace
Abstract: When an AC-type generator became a primary source of electrical power for all aircraft systems, the demand for electrical power has steadily grown. Following rapid technology and …

Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, Bellingham
Agenda
9:45 am – 10:00 Arrival
10:00 am – 10:45 am – MegaZapper Electrical Show
11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Museum Tour with Curators
12:00 pm – Museum is open for you to wander and visit.
The meeting was well attended with over 70 …

Date:  Friday, Sept. 12, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM (noon) – 4:30 PM
Great weather.  We visited the Crown Point view area, the Banks Lake Headworks and went into all three powerhouses with a final stop at the 3rd Powerhouse transformer deck.  Our guides were Brandon and Ben …

Date: August 29, 2025
Topic: Explore the Beating Heart of Campus: UW Power Plant Tour
Speaker: Warren Midkiff, Power Plant Manager, Campus Energy and Utilities Operation, University of Washington
Abstract: Step beneath the surface and into the hidden world that keeps the University of Washington running—steam, chilled water, …

Amy Grice Peninsula Light, Seattle IEEE PES 2024 Engineer of the Year Award Ceremony

On July 14th, 2025, Amy Grice, Peninsula Light Chief Operating Officer was presented the 2024 Seattle IEEE PES Engineer of the Year Award at Peninsula Light’s 100 year celebration.
Peninsula Light Company serves …

Date: February 19, 2025
Topic: Grid Control Room Operations Software
Speaker: Aravindhan Vadivel is the Manager – Grid Operations at GE Vernova. He manages a team of Power System Engineers in the Advanced Technology Organization (ATO) focused on innovation using AI/ML for Transmission and Distribution applications. In …