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• Computer Applications (Atrium 4)
• NESC, Job Training and Safety (Atrium 3)
• Power Quality and Efficient Electric Use (Atrium 6)
• Paper Review (Atrium 2)
• Guides and Standards (Atrium 8)
• Scholarship (Atrium 7)

Moderator: Jodi Bullinger

Time: 8:30 AM
Title: A-1 Trends in Rural Electric Cooperatives in the USA: Challenges and Opportunities
Speaker: P.K. Sen – Colorado School of Mines

Time: 9:00 AM
Title: A-2 Predictive Data Analytics for Fault Prevention and Improved Reliability
Speaker: Troy Knutson – Cass County Electric Cooperative

Time: 9:30 AM
Title: A-3 GridAPPS-D™ a Distribution Management Platform to Develop Applications for Rural Electric Utilities
Speaker: Kevin Schneider – Pacific Northwest National Laboratories, Modern Grid Solutions

Moderator: Jodi Bullinger

Time: 10:30
Title: AM A-4 Understanding Cross-Arm Testing
Speak: Joe Goldenburg – Neetrac

Time: 11:00 AM
Title: A-5 Volt-VAr Optimization Using a Time-Series Approach
Speaker: Tom Chambers – Power Systems Engineering

Moderator: Rhett Reid, Vice Chair – REPC

Time: 1:00 PM
Title: B-1 Rules and Best Practices for Attaching Communication Fiber Cable to Poles with Common Ownership of Both Power and Communication
Speakers: Chris Brooks
Speakers: Logan Pleasant

Time: 1:30 PM
Title: B-2 Expanding Protection and Control Communications Networks with Wireless Radio Links
Speakers: Laura Rogers – Hawaii Electric Light Company
Speakers: Tom Barman- Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Time: 2:00 PM
Title: B-3 A Case Study in Volt-VAr Optimization and Conservation Voltage Reduction without Costly Communications Systems
Speaker: Drew Welton – Beckwith Electric

Moderator: Rhett Reid, Vice Chair – REPC
Time: 3:00 PM
Title: B-4 Before and After Distribution Connected Wind Power Generation – The Story of a Rural Public Power District
Speaker: Srikanth Madala – Bluestem Energy Solutions

Time 3:30 PM
Title: B-5 Supplementing Anti-Islanding Protection Applications in Distributed Generation Interconnections
Speaker: Clifton Orteli – NEI Engineering

Time: 4:00 PM
Title: B-6 Applications of Phase-Shifting Transformers in Rural Power Systems
Speaker: Thomas Morrell – Power Engineers, INC

Moderator: David Shaw, Secretary – REPC

Time: 9:00 AM
Title: C-1 Effective “OT” Cyber Security for Modern Grid Operations
Speaker: John Hargrove – Sam Houston Electric Cooperative

Time: 9:30 AM
Title: C-2 Electrical Performance of Fiberglass Davit Arms – Case Study with East Kentucky Power Cooperative
Speaker: Nicholas Helberg – GEOTEK, LLC
Speaker: Lucas Spencer – East Kentucky Power Cooperative

Moderator: David Shaw, Secretary – REPC

Time: 10:30 AM
Title: C-3 Time Series Analysis Improves System Planning and Operations
Speaker: Kenny Kill – Noble REMC
Speaker: Krista Kotur – NISC

Time 11:00 AM
Title: C-4 Apply a Wireless Line Sensor System to Enhance Distribution Protection Schemes
Speaker: Jakob Fowler – Schweitzer Engineering Labortories

Rhett Reid

Moderator: Sean Kufel, Secretary Elect – REPC
Panelists:

Pike Engineering Cost: $150
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POWER Engineers Cost: $250
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