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 Thanks to everyone who attended and to all the speakers who volunteered their time. NWESS 2026 had a record attendance with 165 attendees and 25 speakers. Travis Metcalf Mike Miller Mike Embaas…

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…