Grid Fundamentals

Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Date & Time
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 9:00 am-12:00 pm MDT
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Description

This in-person course offers a holistic overview and explanation of the electric system, how it is operated and regulated, and why. We will review the technology, operation, and markets of a modern reliable power grid. The changes in technology and risks to the grid will also be discussed.

Class Topics

  • Electricity Basics/History/Background
  • Regulation – Who, How, Why
  • Electric Grid – Generation, “The Power Grid”, Transformers/Substations, Transmission/Distribution, and Loads
  • BPS Disturbances
  • Reliability and Oversight
  • Markets
  • Risks
  • Operations
  • Grid Transformation Technology

Who Should Attend?

  • Anyone new to the electric utility business
  • Policymakers
  • Legal/Financial/Administrative personnel
  • Environmentalists
  • Managers/supervisors/executives looking to broaden their team’s knowledge
  • Anyone who is looking for a broader view of the grid
Owner Group
Training & Education