Events

Follow up Grand Coulee Dam Tour 2023

The tour started at 12:00 noon at the Visitor Center where we received a safety briefing from Ivan Snavely.  We loaded into the USBR vans and headed to the Banks Lake Headworks, Crown Point viewing area, 3rd Powerhouse and top of the dam.

Seattle 2024 GM: Setting the Stage for Success

This meeting was the first of many meetings to be held to support the Seattle 2024 General Meeting to be held in Seattle.  Attendance at the GM meeting is expected to be around 3000.  This team, the LOC, Local Organizing Committee will help develop speakers, tours, technical talks and support the Plenary session and student events.

Bellingham’s Spark Museum Tour – Saturday October 7, 2023

IEEE PES Seattle Bellingham’s Spark Museum Tour. The Spark Museum of Electrical Invention offers an exciting and educational experience for audiences of all ages. Compelling, interactive exhibits spanning four centuries of scientific achievement and cultural heritage are featured in a world-class collection of unique objects. The Spark Museum displays the inventions and innovations that changed the course of human history.

Grand Coulee Dam Tour – Friday Sept 15, 2023

Grand Coulee Dam Tour – Friday Sept 15, 2023. The tour will start at 12:00 noon at the Visitor Center where we will receive a safety briefing.  We will then get into USBR vans and head to the Banks Lake Headworks, BPA 230kV&500kV yards, Crown Point viewing area, 3rd Powerhouse and top of dam. Then back to the vans and visitor center by 4:30.

Large Scale Generator Interconnection Processes and Challenges

With the United States’ ambitious renewable energy goals, the demand for large-scale (>20MW) generator interconnection (GI) services has increased significantly, leading to longer interconnection queues and longer wait times for developers. Understanding how large-scale projects are studied in the interconnection process is crucial for developers, policy makers, and other stakeholders involved in the renewable energy sector.

Volunteer Opportunities for the 2024 IEEE PES General Mtg in Seattle 2024 July 21-25

You are being invited to a meeting to discuss and help plan for an IEEE General Meeting, GM, in Seattle scheduled for July 21-25, 2024. Seattle has not had a GM in over 20 years. This meeting is an open meeting, and anyone can attend. The mailing for this meeting of about 20 people was developed from those who responded to recent announcements and emails to members about the 2024 Seattle GM.