Events

Followup: Disruptive Trends in the Traditional Utility/Energy Space: How the Utility Business Model is Evolving

Dr. Bartosz Wojszczyk kept attendees at the edge of their seats while giving an engaging and exciting presentation on disruptive technologies in the energy industry. Approximately 23 people attended from all over the industry. Based on the feedback received, this Young Professional event which was co-sponsored by the IEEE PES Seattle and IEEE PES Region 6, was rather successful. Join us for the next IEEE event!

Followup: Anacortes Water Treatment Plant Tour

Although it was a small group, we picked up two people from Oak Harbor and both were associated with that City’s water district. We spent over 2.5 hours at the plant. The tour was extensive and very informative on the treatment, operations, power and control of the plant. The plant and tour was very well run. There was another tour, American Water Association ending just as we started.

A few photos follow.

Followup: IEEE 1547 Standards Overview and Current Activity

The standards overview talk had a good turnout. We had 32 attendees, and some great networking went on before and after the meeting. Audience participation was great with good questions and expertise present. People didn’t want to leave!

Followup: Young Professionals Social and Networking: Kirkland Flatstick PUB

We had 18 people attend the Flat Stick PUB social most were IEEE PES members. It was a lively event with a mixed crowd. A fun game of mini-golf and a very intense competition of full-size Jenga was played. Overall, it was great to socialize with people from different part of the power and energy industry.

Here are a couple photos of the event.

Photos: UW Student Tour of Wild Horse Wind Farm

Some University of Washington Students recently went on a tour of Puget Sound Energy’s Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility. We had 25 students and 5 IEEE PES members in attendance. Our Treasurer, Max Emrick, Electrical Engineer at Puget Sound Energy was the speaker.

Followup: Young Professionals Social Meetup: Tech City Bowl

Wow! What an event! It’s an amazing feeling to be around 20+ energetic Young Professionals with similar yet diverse background and experiences. There were YP from utility, consulting, manufacturing, local businesses, even small business! Join us for the next YP event in May.

Followup: South Sound Young Professionals Social

The event at Katie Downs in Tacoma was an enjoyable time. We had 8 RSVPs and 6 attendees. All attendees were from Tacoma South. Due to the nice weather Katie Downs had an influx of customers so it was a little loud, and it took them a bit to get our table, but it was enjoyable. The host left at about 9:00pm but we heard that the remaining three or four stayed until after 11pm.