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Energy Council of the Northeast

Energy Council of the Northeast. A regional association of utility companies, industry manufacturers & suppliers. Darlene Winnett, Executive Director Energy Council of the Northeast P. O. Box 1029; Windham, NH 03087 603 437-2577; www.ecne.org.

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Energy Council of the Northeast

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  1. Energy Council of the Northeast A regional association of utility companies, industry manufacturers & suppliers Darlene Winnett, Executive DirectorEnergy Council of the NortheastP. O. Box 1029; Windham, NH 03087603 437-2577; www.ecne.org

  2. The Energy Council is an association of companies dedicated to safe, reliable and efficient energy service. Our mission is to develop and provide programs and services that advance the knowledge of our members. Mission Statement

  3. Bangor Hydro-Electric Central Vermont Public Service Green Mountain Power Corp. Maine Public Service Co. National Grid United Illuminating Co. Unitil Service Corp. Vermont Electric Power Co., Inc. Vermont Marble Power Div. of OMYA, Inc. ECNE Full Members:

  4. Affiliate Members: Central Maine Power Co. NSTAR NU & PSNH 20+Municipal Utilities Associate Members: Consultants Manufacturers’ Reps Equipment Manufacturers Other Members:

  5. Strategic Objectives • Provide high quality educational programs for members & public. • To inform, to facilitate networking& partnering, and to help members understand and meet their customers’ needs.

  6. Strategic Objectives • Advance the vocational knowledge and professional skills of member company employees through their involvement in the Council’s committees and working groups.

  7. Our Products & Services: • Knowledge transfer • Information sharing • Professional development of members • Education for targeted constituencies • Work practices, standards & guidelines

  8. Distributed Generation Education T.F. Employee Safety Human Resources Labor Relations Leadership T.F. Meter & Revenue Protection Reliability & Asset Mgmt. Standards & Specifications Substation Equipment & Maintenance Supply Chain Alliance Transmission & Distribution Utility Operations ECNE Committees

  9. Educational Programs • Leadership I & II • Meter School – 3 levels • Engineering & Operations Conferences • Safety Awareness • Arbitration & Negotiation • Utility Finance • NESC, Grounding, Maintenance, OSHA, Etc.

  10. Power Utility Institute (PUI) • Initiative sponsored by our Board • Education T.F. project managers • 3 year progression of courses for new engineers • Course design is modular allowing customization

  11. Power Utility Institute • Captures expertise specific to electric utility engineering and establish a sustainable resource of high caliber educational programming. •  PUI Courses are designed and instructed by skilled power utility engineers.

  12. PUI Value Proposition: • Instructors incorporate experiences and applications into the course material. • Courses include exercises and homework which provide an opportunity to apply the concepts. • Courses are cost-effective and regional. • Leverage pockets of expertise across the region and create a resource for all to use.

  13. PUI Courses • Overview of the Electric System (appropriate for many audiences) • Electrical Calculations I (Tech.) • Electrical Calculations II (Eng.) • Protection of the Dist. System • UG Dist. System Designs • OH Dist. System Designs • Dist. Transf. Sizing & Selection

  14. 09 Development • Power Quality • Distributed Generation • Asset Management • Relay Protection & Communication

  15. Current Challenge: • Enlarge our instructor pool: • Recruit within existing membership • Vendors/Consultants • Partner with other educational providers • Explore options beyond New England

  16. For More Information: • www.ecne.org calendar of events • Darlene Winnett, Executive Directordletavec@ecne.org • Office Phone: (603) 437-2577

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