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 dollar grid infrastructure expansion decisions, a context…

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. The agenda consists of presentations, panels, and discussion…

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 Control Center Abstract: This presentation…

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 battery storage system Insights into…