{"id":57,"date":"2015-08-31T18:00:41","date_gmt":"2015-08-31T18:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tfgevents.accessintel.com\/electricpowerexpo2016\/?page_id=57"},"modified":"2015-12-14T23:12:10","modified_gmt":"2015-12-14T23:12:10","slug":"women-in-power","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tfgevents.accessintel.com\/electricpowerexpo2016\/women-in-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Women In Power"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">\n    .open-close-container {margin-bottom: 10px;}\n    .panel-title a {display:block;}\n    #sessions-sidebar, #sessions-container {font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;}\n    #sessions-container h2 {font-size: 2.5em; margin:10px auto;}\n    #sessions-container h2:first-child {margin-top:0;}\n    .openall, .closeall, .openall:hover, .closeall:hover, .openall:visited, .closeall:visited, .openall:active, .closeall:active {color: #fff !important;}\n    .speakers-list {margin: 20px;}\n    .speakers-list > li, .speakers-list > li > ul > li {margin-bottom: 10px;}\n    @media(max-width:992px){\n\t  \t#sessions-container, #sessions-sidebar {\n    \t\tfont-size: 14px;\n    \t\ttext-align:left;\n    \t}\n\t}\n  .speaker-label-speaker {display:none}\n  h3.track-title {text-align: center;}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-sm-12\">\n        <div class=\"open-close-container pull-right\">\n            <a class=\"btn btn-default openall\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">open all<\/a>\n            <a class=\"btn btn-default closeall\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">close all<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"row\">\n    <!--sidebar-->\n    <div class=\"col-sm-3\" id=\"sessions-sidebar\">\n        <h3>Days<\/h3>\n        <ul>\n            <!--date listing-->\n                            <li><a href=\"#1460937600_heading\">Monday, April 18<\/a><\/li>\n                            <li><a href=\"#1461024000_heading\">Tuesday, April 19<\/a><\/li>\n                            <li><a href=\"#1461110400_heading\">Wednesday, April 20<\/a><\/li>\n                            <li><a href=\"#1461196800_heading\">Thursday, April 21<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n        <h3>Conference Sessions<\/h3>\n        <ul>\n            <!--track listing-->\n            <li><a id=\"show-all-tracks\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Show All<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <li data-track-data='{\"title\":\"Opening Day Keynote & Executive Roundtable\",\"desc\":\"The programs listed on this page are open to all Attendee Categories for the ELECTRIC POWER Conference and Exhibition including all Co-Located events. The exhibit floor opens immediately after the general sessions for all to view the latest technologies and products.\"}' data-trackid=\"a0HC000000b2f3sMAA\"><a href=\"#\">Opening Day Keynote & Executive Roundtable<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li data-track-data='{\"title\":\"Track 1: Power Plant Performance & Profitability\",\"desc\":\"Today\\u2019s competitive power markets demand efficient and cost-effective operation of all types of power plants. Cycling duty, forced outage prevention and recovery, predictive maintenance and analysis, and workforce readiness can all impact plant operation, so it\\u2019s important to stay in the know on the latest information and to hear the most recent lessons learned.  The sessions in this track will deliver insight that helps build a practical plan to increase your plant performance and profitability.\"}' data-trackid=\"a0HC000000b2f3TMAQ\"><a href=\"#\">Track 1: Power Plant Performance & Profitability<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li data-track-data='{\"title\":\"Track 2: Environmental Compliance\",\"desc\":\"Environmental regulations of stack emissions (including CO2) as well as water, wastewater and ash management continue to impact power plant operations. Revisions to Clean Water Act effluent discharge rules, for example, are likely to usher in a new era of compliance in which power plants consider their entire waste stream from stack to water outlet. Experts taking part in these sessions focus on the tools and techniques that your power plant may need to incorporate in order to remain compliant with environmental regulations.\"}' data-trackid=\"a0HC000000b2f3YMAQ\"><a href=\"#\">Track 2: Environmental Compliance<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li data-track-data='{\"title\":\"Track 3: Technology Advancements & Solutions\",\"desc\":\"Digital controls, wireless monitoring, operational software, 3-D modeling, and forecasting tools are changing the way power systems and power plants operate. As efficiency, Flexibility, and cost-competitiveness grow in importance, technology is leading the way to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.\"}' data-trackid=\"a0HC000000b2f3dMAA\"><a href=\"#\">Track 3: Technology Advancements & Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li data-track-data='{\"title\":\"Track 4:  Power Plant Resiliency \\u2013 Safety, Practices, Operations & People\",\"desc\":\"Deming\\u2019s Quality Model works well for most linear processes. The problem is most power plant operations seem to more closely follow Chaos Theory. Without the benefit of the All Knowing and All Powerful Oz as a staff member, we must manage the variability and uncertainty of real work. Repeated success in this response has a name \\u2013 Resiliency. This track will explore the human side of resilience \\u2013 safety, practices, and operations.\"}' data-trackid=\"a0HC000000b2f3iMAA\"><a href=\"#\">Track 4:  Power Plant Resiliency \u2013 Safety, Practices, Operations & People<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li data-track-data='{\"title\":\"Track 5: Power Plant Resiliency \\u2013 Systems & Physical Equipment\",\"desc\":\"Deming\\u2019s Quality Model works well for most linear processes.  The problem is most power plant operations seem to more closely follow Chaos Theory.  Without the benefit of the All Knowing and All Powerful Oz as a staff member, we must respond to the variability and uncertainty of real work.  Repeated success in this response has a name \\u2013 Resiliency.  This track will examine how physical equipment and the systems they exist in impact resilience.\"}' data-trackid=\"a0HC000000bDQHXMA4\"><a href=\"#\">Track 5: Power Plant Resiliency \u2013 Systems & Physical Equipment<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li data-track-data='{\"title\":\"Track 6: Combined Heat & Power\",\"desc\":\"With a market resurgence in combined heat & power (CHP)\\\/cogen, we\\u2019ve crafted this session for attendees searching for project examples, new technologies, execution strategies, and the implications of the Clean Power Plan on CHP projects.\"}' data-trackid=\"a0HC000000b2f3nMAA\"><a href=\"#\">Track 6: Combined Heat & Power<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <li data-track-data='{\"title\":\"EP16 Workshops\",\"desc\":\"ELECTRIC POWER 2016 is proud to offer the following workshops in conjunction with the Workshop instructors.  If you are interested in adding to this list of workshops or would like to suggest a workshop to be hosted at EP please contact Kim Arellano at karellano@accessintel.com\"}' data-trackid=\"a0HC000000b2f3OMAQ\"><a href=\"#\">EP16 Workshops<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li data-track-data='{\"title\":\"Plant Management Institute 2016\",\"desc\":\"\"}' data-trackid=\"a0HC000000b2f42MAA\"><a href=\"#\">Plant Management Institute 2016<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n        <h3>Co-Located Events<\/h3>\n        <ul>\n                                                            <li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.electricpowerexpo.com\/electricpowerexpo2016\/eei\/\">EEI<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                <li data-track-data='{\"title\":\"EP Theater\",\"desc\":\"ELECTRIC POWER is all about connecting you with current, relevant information.  At the ELECTRIC POWER Theater (EP Theater) located on the exhibit hall floor, we will enhance the content you will find both in the conference sessions and on the exhibit floor.\"}' data-trackid=\"a0HC000000b2f3xMAA\"><a href=\"#\">EP Theater<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                <li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.electricpowerexpo.com\/electricpowerexpo2016\/epce\/\">EPCE<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                <li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.electricpowerexpo.com\/prb-conference-program\/\">PRB Coal Users' Group<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                <li data-track-data='{\"title\":\"Women in POWER 2016\",\"desc\":\"Co-located with ELECTRIC POWER, the Women in POWER Panel Discussion is designed to be an interactive discussion of ideas and concerns relevant to women professionals in the electric power industry. The format is organized around a group of key issues with a panel of high-level women professionals in the power industry who will help facilitate discussion among the attendees. The event\\u2019s emphasis will be on encouraging the attendees to share concerns, career strategies, professional accomplishments, and lessons learned. In addition, there will be discussions about how to foster networking among women power professionals, develop mentoring relationships for both technical expertise and career development, and promote future careers in the electric power industry for young female students through educational outreach programs to middle schools and high schools.<br \\\/>\\r\\n<br \\\/>\\r\\nGet ready to feel the positive energy, hear success stories, gather new industry contacts and leverage connections in the Power Industry! Women in POWER  will host a reception at the upcoming ELECTRIC POWER Conference and is open to all registered attendees.\"}' data-trackid=\"a0HC000000atRDQMA2\"><a href=\"#\">Women in POWER 2016<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                <li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.electricpowerexpo.com\/young-professionals-in-power\/\">Young Professionals in POWER<\/a><\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!--content -->\n    <div class=\"col-sm-9\" id=\"sessions-container\">\n        <div id=\"track-desc-container\"><\/div>\n\n        \n            \n            <h2 id=\"1460937600_heading\">Monday, April 18<\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"1460937600_accordion\">\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3OMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1460937600_accordion\" href=\"#1460937600_accordion_0_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">8:00 AM &mdash; 11:30 AM<\/span> &mdash; Drone University: Utilizing Drones in Your Power Plant                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1460937600_accordion_0_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                See what all the buzz is about during ELECTRIC POWER\u2019s first-ever Drone Workshop!  <ul><li>Overview on UAV industry (Orbital) 15 minutes (Jeff Buchko)<br \/>\r\nBasic statistics on UAV use <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<li>UAV\/FAA Regulations (Orbital) 30minutes (Dylan Lewis)<br \/>\r\n<br>What are the current requirements for use at a Power Plant?<br \/>\r\n<br>How do these current requirements restrict any potential advantage of UAV use in a Power Plant<br \/>\r\n<br>Who owns the airspace \u2013 at plant, along transmission lines & etc.<br \/>\r\n<br>Current statistics on UAV use<br \/>\r\n<br>Importance of having qualified\/experienced pilots<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<li>How can UAV\u2019s be used at Power Plant? (Orbital) 30 minutes (Scott Sambuco & Rich Schutte)<br \/>\r\n<br>Inspections inside - boilers, stacks, ductwork, piping & building <br \/>\r\n<br>Inspections outside \u2013 conveyors, stack, buildings, ductwork, piping, cooling towers and stacking tubes<br \/>\r\n<br>Surveying of site and 3D modeling<br \/>\r\n<br>Environmental monitoring & planning<br \/>\r\n<br>Construction monitoring<br \/>\r\n<br>Safety monitoring <br \/>\r\n<br>Use in Future Site\/Project Planning<br \/>\r\n<br>Main Benefits of UAV use at Power Plants<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<li>Infrared Thermal Imaging via a UAV (Viper Imaging) 30 minutes (Andy Beck & Rich Shannon)<br \/>\r\n<br>General IR theory and the effect of a UAV on temperature measurement<br \/>\r\n<br>Overview of Optical Gas Imaging<br \/>\r\n<br>Applications for airborne thermography<br \/>\r\n<br>Integration of thermal data into understandable reports and database content <br \/>\r\n<li>Drone Demo flights in parking lot 45 minutes (Group)<br \/>\r\n<br>Infrared demo<br \/>\r\n<br>Basic flight<br \/>\r\n<br>3D modeling demo<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<li>Review of demo flight data 45 minutes (Group)<br \/>\r\n<br>Post review of video inspection data<br \/>\r\n<br>Post review and process of infrared data<br \/>\r\n<br>Processing flight into 3D modeling <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<li>Questions  30 minutes (Group)                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Instructor<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Scott Sambuco, PE, NCARB, Director Safety & Asset Integrity, Orbital Technical Solutions                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3OMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1460937600_accordion\" href=\"#1460937600_accordion_1_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">8:00 AM &mdash; 12:00 PM<\/span> &mdash; Human Performance Workshop                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1460937600_accordion_1_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                This course will provide the principles, key insights, and foundational knowledge of Human Performance Improvement.<br \/>\r\nObjectives:  <br \/>\r\n1. Discuss and demonstrate the principles and key insights of HPI.<br \/>\r\n2. Explore additional HPI foundational concepts, including:<br \/>\r\n\u2022 Performance Modes and Related Error Modes.<br \/>\r\n\u2022 Traps, Triggers, and Tools.<br \/>\r\n\u2022 Taxonomy and Psychology of Deviation.<br \/>\r\n3. Develop and demonstrate proficiency in Error-Reduction tools:<br \/>\r\n\u2022 Phonetic Alphabet<br \/>\r\n\u2022 3-Way Communication<br \/>\r\n\u2022 Self-Check\/TV-STAR<br \/>\r\n\u2022 Pre-Job Brief <br \/>\r\n\u2022 Questioning Attitude<br \/>\r\n\u2022 Stop When Unsure<br \/>\r\n\u2022 Post-Job Review<br \/>\r\n\u2022 Peer Check<br \/>\r\n4.  Explore what beyond the tools is required for long term success.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Facilitator<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Wes Havard, Operational Excellence, Luminant                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3OMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1460937600_accordion\" href=\"#1460937600_accordion_2_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">8:00 AM &mdash; 11:30 AM<\/span> &mdash; PRBCUG Better Practices Table Top Updates                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1460937600_accordion_2_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Complementary to attendees registered for the PRB Coal Users' Group this interactive round table conversations for members of the PRB Coal Users' Group.  Focused on the topic areas of boiler and combustion; coal handling; safety & health, fire protection and risk management.  During the interactive round table conversations, participants will be asked for input to improve current PRB Coal Users' Group Industry Better and Recommended Practices. Participants are also asked to share their better practices and successes.                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f42MAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1460937600_accordion\" href=\"#1460937600_accordion_3_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">11:00 AM &mdash; 4:00 PM<\/span> &mdash; PMI Roundtable                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1460937600_accordion_3_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                <ul><br \/>\r\nEmployee retention\/development <br \/>\r\n<li>\tWork management <br \/>\r\n<li>\tHuman performance <br \/>\r\n<li>\tOutage scheduling <br \/>\r\nSafety\/efficiency <br><br \/>\r\nEnvironmental regulations <br \/>\r\n<li>Ash pond closure <br \/>\r\n<li>Scrubber installation<br \/>\r\nReliability\/cost tradeoff                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Mark Nagel, PE, REMOVE, NRG Energy Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Facilitators<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Clifford Carnes, Plant Manager, Clifty Creek\/ Indiana-Kentucky Electric                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                JP Brummond, Director \u2013 Gas and Hydro Generation, Alliant Energy                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Gregory W. Long, Director - Asset Management, Jiangnan Environmental Technology Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Dave Strubberg, director of Innovation & IT Projects, Ameren Missouri                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Joe VonDerHaar, Director, Plant Operations Spurlock, East Kentucky Power Cooperative Inc. [EKPC]                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Jeffrey Fassett, President, IEM Energy Consultants                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Phillip Webster, Retired, Independent Consultant                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3OMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1460937600_accordion\" href=\"#1460937600_accordion_4_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">1:00 PM &mdash; 5:00 PM<\/span> &mdash; CANCELLED - Introduction to Resilience Engineering and Highly Reliable Organizing - CANCELLED                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1460937600_accordion_4_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                CANCELLED                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3OMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1460937600_accordion\" href=\"#1460937600_accordion_5_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">1:00 PM &mdash; 5:00 PM<\/span> &mdash; Conveyor Belt Workshop                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1460937600_accordion_5_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                This workshop is all about what you need to know about the conveyor belt.  This interactive dialog begins with learning how to select the proper conveyor belt for the application then progresses into its installation, training the belt, maintaining the conveying system for best belt performance, and trouble shooting.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Facilitator<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Casey Price, Vice President, Engring, ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f42MAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                                  <span class=\"session-time\">5:00 PM &mdash; 7:00 PM<\/span> &mdash; PMI Reception                                                                <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1460937600_accordion_6_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        \n            \n            <h2 id=\"1461024000_heading\">Tuesday, April 19<\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"1461024000_accordion\">\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3sMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461024000_accordion\" href=\"#1461024000_accordion_0_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">8:00 AM &mdash; 9:00 AM<\/span> &mdash; EP16 Opening Keynote - Big Easy\/Big Dreams                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461024000_accordion_0_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                The future is a difficult   to imagine.  Predicting the future is even harder.   Our jobs are fairly simple - generate power so that every day the lights come on when someone flips the switch.<br \/>\r\n That is a simplistic view of what we in the power industry have to face each day to achieve the goal.  With changing regulations and technology, doing our job becomes more difficult each year because it is us that have to make the lights come on.  But we have to do this while meeting every rule and regulation imposed upon us by government \u2013 all the while offering prices that the customer can afford.<br \/>\r\nBut why can\u2019t our jobs be as fun as it was for Ben Franklin, Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla?  Let\u2019s shelve the rhetoric about regulation, cyber security threats and fuel type arguments, and instead build the power generation industry of the future?<br \/>\r\nHear Leo Denault\u2019s keynote address as he opens the 18th Annual ELECTRIC POWER Conference and Exhibition and inspires us to learn more and dream bigger.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Keynote<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Big Easy - Big Dreams<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011IG1WMAW', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Leo Denault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Entergy                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3sMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461024000_accordion\" href=\"#1461024000_accordion_1_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">9:00 AM &mdash; 9:30 AM<\/span> &mdash; EP16 Opening Keynote - The Digital Transformation of Electricity                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461024000_accordion_1_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Electricity is the foundation of global growth; however, over one billion people have insufficient power today. By 2025, we\u2019ll see a 50 percent increase in the demand for power. To meet these challenges, there is a dynamic transformation under way across the entire energy value chain to maximize opportunities across the business and operations. Inexpensive sensors and big data, coupled with advancements in analytics and integrated software intelligence into hardware assets and control systems enable new and existing power generation, grid, and power consumption assets to operate at much higher levels of performance and operational effectiveness in order to drive smarter economic outcomes. Learn more about the future of energy and discover game-changing innovations.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Keynote<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>The Digital Transformation of Electricity<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000012na9WMAQ', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Scott Bolick, Head of Software Strategy and Product Management, GE Digital                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3sMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461024000_accordion\" href=\"#1461024000_accordion_2_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">9:30 AM &mdash; 11:00 AM<\/span> &mdash; Industry Makeover - The new face of the Power Industry                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461024000_accordion_2_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                With the Clean Power Plan in force what will the future of the power industry look like.  This panel of generation leaders will discuss how demand for Clean Power is changing the way they are approaching - electricity demand, customer loyalty, utility profits, etc.?   With so many new technologies about to break through like long life batteries (energy storage), lower costs renewables, new nuclear prospects etc\u2026 how can we better prepare for the future?  Are we blurring the lines between DG and utility. These questions and more will be discussed at the 18th Annual EP Executive Roundtable.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Moderator<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Mr. Richard F. McMahon, Vice President, Energy Supply & Finance, Edison Electric Institute                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Panelists<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Phillip R. May, CEO, Entergy Louisiana, LLC                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Robert Ott, Vice-President of Wholesale Origination REMOVE, NRG Energy Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                John Trawick, Fuel Analyst, Southern Company                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Clarence (Joe) Hopf, Jr., Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Talen Energy                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3xMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461024000_accordion\" href=\"#1461024000_accordion_3_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">12:00 PM &mdash; 2:30 PM<\/span> &mdash; EP Theater:Industrial Info Resources (Tuesday)                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461024000_accordion_3_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                <b>North American Power Industry Outlook \u2013 30 minutes<br><\/b><br \/>\r\nThe North American Power Industry continues moving into unprecedented territory. Changing natural gas prices, pending environmental legislation, aging infrastructure, and an increasing number of plant retirements are pulling the industry in several new directions. Join Industrial Info for our Power Industry Outlook to help make sense of these trends and discover how they will affect Power Industry spending over the next 12 to 24 months. <br><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPresented by Britt Burt, VP of Research- Power <br><br \/>\r\nApril 19:\t12:00 PM (All Attendees) <br><br \/>\r\nApril 20:\t12:00 PM (All Attendees) <br><br><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<b>2016 U.S. Industrial Market Outlook  \u2013 30 minutes<br><\/b><br \/>\r\nImmediately following our Power Industry Outlook, Industrial Info provides a broader view of North American industrial markets with our \"Top-Line\" spending forecast, covering 12 industrial sectors, including Electric Power Generation. Gain insight into the big picture of how the drivers and constraints for all industrial sectors will affect plant spending in the U.S. and Canada. Industrial Info will discuss its spending indicators, including Construction Starts, Project Fallout, Project Restarts (previously canceled or on-hold projects coming back to life) and our Project Spending Index. <br><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPresented by Michael Bergen, Executive Vice President<br><br \/>\r\nApril 19:\t12:45 PM (All Attendees) <br><br \/>\r\nApril 20:\t12:45 PM (All Attendees) <br><br><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<b>Knowledge-building sessions for beginning & advanced current users \u2013 30 minutes<br><\/b><br \/>\r\nAlready a user of Industrial Info\u2019s online database tools? In these sessions, we provide tips, techniques and best practices to get the most out of PECWeb, Power Tracker and other resources. Learn how to streamline and optimize your queries to obtain the data you want, as well as how to use features such as Saved Searches and Email Alerts to help customize our tools to fit your needs. We also will touch on new features, products and enhancements that will help you become more successful in your sales and marketing activities! <br><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nSeparate sessions are provided for beginning and advanced PECWeb users. <br><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPresented by Christine Garcia, Vice President of Support Services<br><br \/>\r\nChris Keister, Vice President of Electronic Products<br><br \/>\r\nApril 19:\t1:30 PM (Advanced Users *)<br><br \/>\r\nApril 20:\t1:30 PM (Basic Users **)<br><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n* = This session is for current users with a relatively strong understanding of PECWeb. <br><br \/>\r\n** = This session provides beginning users an understanding of the basics of PECWeb.                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3TMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461024000_accordion\" href=\"#1461024000_accordion_4_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">1:00 PM &mdash; 2:20 PM<\/span> &mdash; 1A: Strategic Outage Management to Create a Proactive Plant                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461024000_accordion_4_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                We will discuss preventive practices, coordination of outage activities, and application of advanced measurement tools that help improve outage management.  Standard practices often fall short for facilities because they don\u2019t foresee errors caused by dynamic problems, leading to costly complications and lost production.  Hear specifics about how plants have seen a decrease in urgent work requests and an increase in work management and planned\/scheduled activities by changing their approach from reactive to preventive.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Keith W. Morris, P.Eng., Retired, Doosan Power Systems                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Co-Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Merrill A. Jones, Sr. Director Business Development, Day & Zimmermann                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Minnkota Power Cooperative Improves Work Management, Planning and Scheduling<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EfBRMA0', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Craig Bleth, Plant Engineer, Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc.                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Wally Wilson, Senior Subject Matter Expert, Life Cycle Engineering Inc.<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Jeffery Energy Center SNCR and Smartburn Installation \u2013 A Case Study of a Fast Track Environmental Project<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011IMoXMAW', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Geoff Greene, Director, Tecumseh Energy Center, Westar Energy                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Proactive Shop Strategy to Avoid Field Balancing after a Major Outage<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EhcRMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Zlatan Racic, Director-Owner, Z-R Consulting                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Marin Racic, Senior Engineer, Z-R Consulting<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3YMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461024000_accordion\" href=\"#1461024000_accordion_5_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">1:00 PM &mdash; 2:20 PM<\/span> &mdash; 2A Environmental Mega Session: Navigating the Minefield of CPP Compliance                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461024000_accordion_5_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                This session will explore the current status of the Clean Power Plan.  Court rulings, early state adoption, the new Supreme Court justice and timing of all remain highly volatile and will have significant impact on the utility sector.  Changes to fuel mix and reliability\/emissions based dispatch would be unprecedented. Compliance strategies, legal issues and system impact will be discussed by the distinguished panel.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Mark Nagel, PE, REMOVE, NRG Energy Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Co-Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Robert Hollinsworth, Sr Director, LaCygne and Hawthorn Stations, Evergy, Inc                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Moderator<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Tony Licata, Vice President, Licata Energy & Environmental Consultants, Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Panelists<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Mr. John King, Partner, Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Block Andrews, Strategic Environmental Solutions Director, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Maria Race, Director, Federal Environmental Programs, NRG Energy Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Chuck Barlow, VP, Environmental Policy and Strategy, Entergy                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                JT Smith, Director, Policy Studies, DOD or WH National Energy Dominance Council Rep                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3dMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461024000_accordion\" href=\"#1461024000_accordion_6_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">1:00 PM &mdash; 2:20 PM<\/span> &mdash; 3A: The Future of Nuclear Power                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461024000_accordion_6_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                The Clean Power Plan and the Clean Air Act have proven that the White House is committed to using every appropriate tool to combat climate change, including Nuclear Power.  Nuclear is still one of the lowest CO2 emissions per gigawatt hour, surpassed only by Geothermal and Wind, the cost is not as competitive in the light of lower natural gas prices.  Are there new technologies out there that will help solve climate change at a better price?  This session will talk about new technologies, check in on new plants and discuss what the government is doing to increase nuclear innovation and encourage new solutions.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Moderator<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Mr. Thomas W. Overton JD, Associate Editor, POWER magazine                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Update on the Newest Nuclear Plant in the US<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011HSVgMAO', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Fredie Carmichael, Nuclear Development Communications Coordinator, Southern Company                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>The Department of Energy's Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011HTz7MAG', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Mike Goff, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, US DOE                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3TMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461024000_accordion\" href=\"#1461024000_accordion_7_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">2:30 PM &mdash; 4:00 PM<\/span> &mdash; 1B: Are Turbine-Generator Upgrades the Key to Performance and Profitability?                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461024000_accordion_7_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                This session addresses both steam and gas turbine-generators and covers process changes and modifications that improve operation and optimize efficiency.  Additionally, project examples will be cited that demonstrate how heat rate improvement can be achieved so you\u2019re compliant with the CO2 emissions reduction guidelines recently established by the EPA.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Mike Harbison, President, M E H & Associates, LLC                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Co-Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Jeffrey Fassett, President, IEM Energy Consultants                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Specific Upgrades for Specific Needs<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EhwCMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                David Ferns, Engineer, Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Keita Fujii, Senior Engineer, Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Katsuhiko Abe, Engineering Manager, Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Industrial Steam Turbine Upgrades and Modifications to Optimize Efficiency with Changed Process Steam Conditions<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EitIMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Pat Thornton, Plant Thermodynamics and Modeling Engineer, Alstom Power                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Improving Performance and Achieving Heat Rate Reductions at Coal Fired Power Plants through Steam Turbine-Generator Modernizations<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011Enb2MAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Rob Bursch, Marketing Specialist, Siemens                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Michael Smiarowski, Manager, Steam Turbine Modernization, Siemens Energy, Inc.<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3YMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461024000_accordion\" href=\"#1461024000_accordion_8_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">2:30 PM &mdash; 4:00 PM<\/span> &mdash; 2B: Breaking it Down: Four Pillars of the Clean Power Plan                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461024000_accordion_8_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Get an overview of the EPA\u2019s final Clean Power Plan (CPP) rulemaking and the status of the most recent legal challenges before acquiring a \u201cSurvival Kit\u201d about how to navigate this challenging environment. The four pillars of the CPP will be broken down, with case studies and technical analysis focused on the options available so your plant will meet regulations, no matter your fuel.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Melanie Green, Sr. Director Power Gen, CPS Energy                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Clean Power Plan Key Components, Compliance Options and Implications<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011Eir7MAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                ANDY BYERS, Associate Vice President - Environmental Services, Black & Veatch                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Clean Power Plan Coal Plant Efficiency Improvements v. NSRs<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000012ewIcMAI', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Rodney Durban, Digital Lead, ABB                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Richard Vesel, Business Development Manager, ABB<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Basic NPV Economics for CO2 Reduction<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EeMUMA0', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Mr. Thomas Wright, Supervising Engineer (Mechanical), WorleyParsons                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Clean Power Plan Compliance with Natural Gas Utilization Technologies<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EyslMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Marc Lemmons, Boiler Specialist - Mechanical Engineer, Sargent & Lundy                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Emily Kunkel, Senior Environmental Associate, Sargent & Lundy<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Rajendra Gaikwad, Mechanical Engineer, Sargent & Lundy<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3dMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461024000_accordion\" href=\"#1461024000_accordion_9_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">2:30 PM &mdash; 4:00 PM<\/span> &mdash; 3B: Natural Gas from Legacy Plants to New Designs                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461024000_accordion_9_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Natural gas combined cycles must respond to balance supply and demand.  This source of reliable generation has many considerations for fully integrated plant design across the widest operating range, broad ambient conditions, and varying fuel characteristics.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Carlos E. Koeneke Dr, Chief Technology Officer, Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions in Combined Cycle Facility major equipment integration for fast starting, rapid ramping, and efficient operation across the facilities operating range.<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011Er0SMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Marcus Weber, Executive Director of Engineering, Fluor                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>A Case Study - Designing Combined Cycle Plants for Operating Flexibility and Reduced Startup Emissions<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EixtMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Mark Osmundsen, P.E., Thermal Performance & Technologies, Black & Veatch                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Alap Shah, Associate Vice President & Turbine Technologies Manager, Black & Veatch<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Validation of Advanced Technologies and Performance : An Integral Part of Siemens Utility Gas Turbine Development and Commercialization<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011ErHfMAK', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Sudip Dey, Proposal Manager, Siemens Power and Gas Division                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Adam Foust, Engineer, Siemens<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Francisco Dovali-Solis, HL Class Service Frame Owner, Siemens Power and Gas Division<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>The FlameSheet\u2122 Combustor System : A Retrofittable, Step Change Improvement in the Flexibility of Existing E & F-Class Gas Turbines<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011Ej36MAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Marc Paskin, Combustion Manager, PSM - An Alstom Company                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Hany Rizkalla, Manager, Combustion Engineering, PSM - An Alstom Company<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Khalid Oumejjoud, Senior Manager, Conceptual Combustion Design, Power Systems Mfg (PSM)<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3iMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461024000_accordion\" href=\"#1461024000_accordion_10_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">2:30 PM &mdash; 4:00 PM<\/span> &mdash; 4B: Lessons in Resilience from Wildland Firefighting, Aviation, and Healthcare                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461024000_accordion_10_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Learn resiliency and reliability tips from three different industries \u2013 wildland firefighting, aviation and healthcare.  Hear lessons learned from wildfire firefighters who have performed so reliably that they now act as testers for reliability concepts and practices.  Also hear insight on how aviation achieves the highest reliability of any industry, as well as a case study on the steps that hospitals took to improve resiliency after it was reported that hospital error was the third leading cause of deaths in the US.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Moderator\/Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Zachary Woods, Human Performance, Calpine Corporation                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>20 Years of Increasing Reliability & Resilence - Lessons from Wildland Firefighting<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011HRYtMAO', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                David Christenson, MA, MSc, CEO, O4R: Organizing for Resilience                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Resilient Shift-Change Handoffs - Lessons from Healthcare<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011HRZ8MAO', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Dr. Michael Rayo, Senior Researcher and Lecturer, Integrated Systems Engineering, The Ohio State University                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Cultural Shift -- Moving from Mission Culture to Safety Culture in Wildland Fire Aviation<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011I71bMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Marc Rounsaville, Managing Director, Bluejack Consulting                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000bDQHXMA4\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461024000_accordion\" href=\"#1461024000_accordion_11_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">2:30 PM &mdash; 4:00 PM<\/span> &mdash; 5B: Weathering the Storm During A Natural Crisis                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461024000_accordion_11_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Nature has a way of continuously challenging our operations. This session will explore methods of \u201cweathering the storm.\u201d  Learn resiliency lessons from the aftermath of the 2015 California Valley Fire, and hear how hurricane responses have changed after Hurricanes Katrina, Ike and Rita.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Scott M. Bryant, Fire Protection Engineer, AMPED I, LLC                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Resilience in the Line of Fire \u2013 The Calpine Geysers Response to the California Valley Fire of 2015<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011Gle0MAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Seph Harris, Director Change Management, Calpine Corporation                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Hurricane Response Then and Now: Katrina\/Ike\/Rita<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011GleFMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Melonie Stewart, Director, Customer Service, Entergy                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>When Disaster Strikes \u2013 A Hydro Plant\u2019s Approach to Safety and Reliability<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011ETUIMA4', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Glen Harrison, Account Manager, ABB                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3nMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461024000_accordion\" href=\"#1461024000_accordion_12_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">2:30 PM &mdash; 4:00 PM<\/span> &mdash; 6B: Real World Application of Combined Heat & Power                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461024000_accordion_12_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Pick up useful insight from case studies that focus on the actual implementation of CHP facilities, including University of Michigan\u2019s new gas turbine generators, a coal-fired industrial plant that has efficiently combatted the major drawbacks of cogeneration, and one of the world\u2019s first commercial scale, second-generation cellulosic ethanol plants.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Roosevelt Huggins, Associate Vice President - Regional Sales Director, Black & Veatch                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Co-Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                John Steinert, Senior Vice President, HDR Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Combined Heat & Power\u2014a Viable Distributed Energy Option for a Midwest University Campus<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011Ej5CMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                John Hodge, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Black & Veatch Management Consulting                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>James Adams, Associate Director for Utilities and Plant Engineering for the University of Michigan, University of Michigan<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Cogeneration Allows Coal-Fired Industrial Plant to Efficiently Convert to Gas<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EKtXMAW', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Ivan Srdjevic, Mechanical Engineer, Sargent & Lundy                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>William Siegfriedt, Project Manager, Sargent & Lundy<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>David Huff, Senior Manager, TEAC Resources, LLC<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Green for the Environment and Your Bottom Line: A CHP Case Study<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000012ew1uMAA', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Marc Rouse, Director of Sales \u2013 North America, Capstone Turbine Corporation                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3xMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461024000_accordion\" href=\"#1461024000_accordion_13_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">2:45 PM &mdash; 3:30 PM<\/span> &mdash; EP Theater:Young Professionals in Power Session - The Future Electric Power Workforce                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461024000_accordion_13_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Human capital is an important factor in building our energy future. Gain insight and hear from electric power professionals on what skills, training and experience is needed to build a robust workforce serving the electric power industry. Panelists representing various power generation companies (including, coal, natural gas, hydro, nuclear and renewable power) will share their perspectives on the importance of developing the technical and professional workforce to meet the needs of the world\u2019s energy future. <br \/>\r\nPlease join us for a lively and interactive discussion with a Q&A format.<br><br \/>\r\nPanelists:<br \/>\r\n<ul><li>Christine Carpenter, Director, EPCE<br \/>\r\n<li>Clarence Fenner, Workforce Development, South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC)<br \/>\r\n<li>Duncan Nims, Regional Learning Officer, Bureau of Reclamation <br \/>\r\n<li>Kathy Perry, T&D Training Manager, APS                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000atRDQMA2\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461024000_accordion\" href=\"#1461024000_accordion_14_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">3:00 PM &mdash; 4:30 PM<\/span> &mdash; 2016 WIP                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461024000_accordion_14_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Moderator\/Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Colleen Campbell, Director, Business Development, Aecom                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Panelists<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Carolyne Murff Wass, SVP Asset Management, LSPower                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Laurie Dunham, Vice President, DATC                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Kelly Inns, Sr. Project Engineer, Indeck Energy Services, Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Mary Grikas, Vice President of Communications, SolarReserve                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                *Linda Mattes, REMOVE-no longer there, Alliant Energy                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                April Gournier, Lead Risk Analyst, Entergy Services                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3xMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461024000_accordion\" href=\"#1461024000_accordion_15_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">3:45 PM &mdash; 4:30 PM<\/span> &mdash; EP Theater:The U.S.-Mexico Border Energy Forum: New Opportunities                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461024000_accordion_15_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Rapid population growth and expanding trade and commerce on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border have attracted significant attention and investment in recent years. Mexico\u2019s Energy Reform of 2013 brings a new dynamic to the country\u2019s electric sector. The potential for a continental perspective on electricity investments has never been more timely. This session offers an overview of the cross-border energy market and investment opportunities.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Moderator\/Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Soll Sussman, Managing Director, S cubed Studio                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Panelists<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Jimena Elizondo Garrido, Founding Partner, Rodr\u00edguez D\u00e1valos Abogados (RDA)                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Jose Aguilar, Principal, Vive Energia                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Peter K. Nance, Managing Director, Que Advisors                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        \n            \n            <h2 id=\"1461110400_heading\">Wednesday, April 20<\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"1461110400_accordion\">\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3TMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_0_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">8:30 AM &mdash; 9:50 AM<\/span> &mdash; 1C: Overcoming Outage Management                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_0_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                A review of current approaches to outage management with explanations of their shortcomings and benefits will be discussed before real world case studies are revealed, focusing on which processes and programs need to be implemented to reduce outage challenges.  Experts will share tips on how to improve human performance and streamline work control process to reduce downtime.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Merrill A. Jones, Sr. Director Business Development, Day & Zimmermann                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Co-Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Keith W. Morris, P.Eng., Retired, Doosan Power Systems                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Challenges of Outage Management and the Pursuit of Continuous Improvement<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EixPMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Malcolm Hubbard, Chief Operating Officer, ep3, LLC                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Human Performance & Process Improvement through LOTO Automation<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC000000rrNZCMA2', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Bryan Gay, Director of Software Delivery, Champs Software, Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3YMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_1_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">8:30 AM &mdash; 9:50 AM<\/span> &mdash; 2C: The Acronym Shuffle: Reducing SO2 through DSI and VOM                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_1_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                This session will focus on strategies to achieve flue gas SO2 reduction through various performance optimization tactics, including dry sorbent injection (DSI). Get a visual case study of the progression of a large DSI project from conceptual design to commissioning. Also get access to a deep comparison of dry scrubber performances, and laboratory results of new technologies designed for SO2 reduction.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Mark Nagel, PE, REMOVE, NRG Energy Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Co-Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Kevin Dougherty, VP Business Development & Marketing, Fuel Tech, Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Large Dry Sorbent Injection Project for So2 Reduction, NRG Waukegan Station<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EozsMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Jon Norman, Project Engineering Manager, NRG Energy Inc.                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Stan Konopacki, Project Engineering Manager, NRG Energy Inc.<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Jon Norman, Manager, Sales and Technology, UCC Dry Sorbent Injection, LLC<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Dry Scrubber Operating Cost Reduction Strategy & Practice<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EiuVMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Stewart Nicholson, President, Primex                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Jim Apostolico, Plant Manager, North America Energy Services (NAES) - Logan Generating Plant<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>A High Reactivity Hydrate For Improved SO2 Capture<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC000000rsQtGMAU', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Pat Mongoven, Business Development Manager - DSI, Mississippi Lime Company                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Curt Biehn, Manager, Marketing & Technical Services, Mississippi Lime Company<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3dMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_2_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">8:30 AM &mdash; 9:50 AM<\/span> &mdash; 3C: Practical Plant Improvements: Performance, Reliability & Enhanced Environmental Compliance                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_2_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Access the newest case studies that focus on practical improvements for data improved performance, reliability and enhancing environmental compliance.  Presentations include visual graphs\/plots, helpful data, scope of work & schedule details, design features, and more.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Mr. Jim Ekmann, Engineer\/Economist, Leonardo Technologies, Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>TANGENTIALLY FIRED COAL TO GAS CONVERSION - YATES 6 & 7:  AN OVERVIEW OF DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS AND RESULTS<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EidoMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Kulbhushan Joshi, Senior Engineer, Babcock Power, Inc.                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Lee Eslavon, Staff Engineer, Southern Company Generation<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Stephen Black, Sr. Fuel Equipment Design Engineer, Babcock Power Services<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Darrell Dorman, Sr. Staff Engineer, Babcock Power Services<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>\"Westar Energy, Inc., Jeffrey Energy Center, Unit 1 LP Turbine Modernization Project 2015\"<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EjVlMAK', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Mr. Lewis Lenard, Alliance Administrator, Westar Energy                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Dustin Ringer, Superintendent of Operations at Jeffrey Energy Center(JEC), Westar Energy<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Rob Bursch, Marketing Specialist, Siemens<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Case Study Showing Methods for Reducing Arc Flash Incident Energy with Existing Equipment<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EgukMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Howard Firestone, Vice President, Patrick Engineering                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Shahzad Syed, Director of Power Systems, Patrick Engineering<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Optimizing the heart of the unit.<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EJOrMAO', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Paul Garnham, Vice President of Sales - USA, Loesche Energy Systems Ltd                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Simon Mutzenich, DR., Loesche America<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3iMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_3_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">8:30 AM &mdash; 9:50 AM<\/span> &mdash; 4C: Training to Develop Resilience                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_3_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                As the power generation space transitions to the 21st century, the demands on the workforce continue to increase. This session will examine the process to train and develop workers through transitions of all types, including coal-to-gas, low-tech to high-tech, etc.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Tony Wiseman, Training Program Manager, Calpine Corporation                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Learning in Safe-to-Fail Environments<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011GlNRMA0', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                David Christenson, MA, MSc, CEO, O4R: Organizing for Resilience                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Resilience Defined, Resilience Required: Preparing the AEP Clinch River Workforce for Conversion from Coal to Gas Firinged<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011HRBIMA4', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Ed Shelton, Energy Production Superintendent, American Electric Power - AEP                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Alex Lekich, Vice President Business Development, GSE Environmental, Inc.<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Duke Energy Fossil to CT\/CC Cross-Craft Training Programs<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011HRAZMA4', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Tony Ware, Director Training & Development, Duke Energy                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Richard Gregory, Manager of Generation Training, Duke Energy<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000bDQHXMA4\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_4_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">8:30 AM &mdash; 9:50 AM<\/span> &mdash; 5C: Cybersecurity Essentials Update                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_4_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Cybersecurity breaches are regularly making headlines, and the energy sector is a prime target. Staff at all levels in power generating companies need to stay up to date with the latest threats, requirements, and best practices for protecting essential assets. This session will start with the \u201cmust do\u201d: an update on how to strategize for compliance with the latest North American Electric Reliability Corp. Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) standards, followed by details on building a compliance program and preparing for an audit. Beyond the regulatory requirements lie a host of other threats. To build resilience in the face of often unknown threats, this session will also explore how to build a layered defense cybersecurity program.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Moderator\/Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Dr. Gail Reitenbach, Editor, POWER magazine                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>NERC CIP Standards \u2013 Latest Update<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EisAMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Chip Handley, Project Manager, Black & Veatch Management Consulting                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Establishing an Effective NERC Compliance Program to Ensure Audit Sucess<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011Ej0TMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Mark Gollini, Manager, NERC Services, NAES Corporation                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Look Out Ahead: Beware the ICS Cybersecurity Iceberg<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011Ejy6MAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                David Zahn, CMO & General Manager of the Cybersecurity Business Unit, PAS, Inc                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Plant Compliance with NERC CIP<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011Gb2KMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Jeffrey Fuller, Director, Cyber & Physical Security, The AES Corporation                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3nMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_5_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">8:30 AM &mdash; 9:50 AM<\/span> &mdash; 6C: Utilizing CHP to Increase Efficiency & Power Output                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_5_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                This session will present some key factors driving CHP development and offer examples of CHP technology currently being utilized to increase efficiency and power output. Learn about a better steam raising system, incorporating organic rankine cycle technology with CHP to generate additional power and profit, and how to select your CHP project site and technology.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Aaron Larson, Executive Editor, POWER magazine                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Co-Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                James Foster, President, Foster Energy Development LLC                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Highly duct fired Gas Turbine CHP: a better steam raising system<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC000000oMdCqMAK', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Suresh Jambunathan, Director, Business Development   Commercial & Municipal Business, Veolia North America                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>CHP Project Site and Technology Selection<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC000000rsB5kMAE', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Adam Young, Project Manager, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3TMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_6_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">10:00 AM &mdash; 11:30 AM<\/span> &mdash; 1D: Increase Reliability and Profitability while Adapting Maintenance to Changing Market Demands                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_6_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Reliability is as important as ever, but most of us have more challenges and less budget than ever.  Hear experts share how they\u2019ve prioritized maintenance activities, created and optimized an Asset Management Plan (AMP), and used analytics to increase reliability and profitability.  Presentations will be followed by an open panel discussion on adapting maintenance to the changing market demands on today\u2019s operating fleet with a Q&A at the end.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Rick Wheeler, Executive Director, Life Cycle Engineering Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Co-Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Jonathan Long, Vice President, Power Development, Entergy Services                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>The Increased Cost of Cycling Operations at Combined Cycle Power Plants<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EjJnMAK', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Douglas Hilleman, P.E,, Principal Engineeer, Intertek-AIM                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>NIKHIL KUMAR, SYSTEMS ANALYST, Aptech Engineering Services Inc<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>More Challenges, Less Budget \u2013 Using Adaptive Planning Analytics to Prioritize Maintenance Activities<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011Ej52MAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Una Nowling, P.E., M.Sc., Technology Leader for Fuels, Combustion, and Efficiency, Black & Veatch                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Kevin Jennison, FUEL SERVICE AREA, Black & Veatch Management Consulting<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3YMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_7_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">10:00 AM &mdash; 11:30 AM<\/span> &mdash; 2D: The Big Picture: Important Considerations for CCR and Transportation Project Planning                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_7_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                This session will cover the various aspects that utilities and engineering firms must consider in planning and implementation of coal combustion residual and transportation projects. Compliance with EPA regulations & ELG guidelines, zero discharge technologies for bottom ash collection and recirculation systems, water in contact with fly ash, and system options such as remote submerged chain conveyor will be explored.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Bob Williams, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Wolf Point Engineers & Contractors                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Co-Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                David Thomas, CCR Program Lead, DTE Energy                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Panelists<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Thomas Adams, Executive Director, American Coal Ash Association                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Zachary Bahr, Business Development, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Randy L. Shepler, Remove, CCC Group, Inc                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Robert Walsh, Lead Engineer Fossil Division, Altran Solutions Corp                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Dan J. Whalen, Senior Vice President, Hanson Professional Services Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3dMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_8_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">10:00 AM &mdash; 11:30 AM<\/span> &mdash; 3D: Adding Renewables to the Grid: Challenges, Strategies, Flexibility, Storage & Planning                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_8_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Power Generators face the challenge of integrating renewable resources into the electric utility system while efficiently operating the grid and providing affordable, reliable and secure power.  Get insight on common failures and how to avoid them at your facility, as well as strategies that combat the challenges of balancing load and generation fluctuations, the need for more flexible generation resources, the increasing use of energy storage, and the need for proper planning for intermittent renewables.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Ashwani Gupta, Professor. Director, University of Maryland                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Integrating Renewables in The Power Generation Mix<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011ERnIMAW', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Jon Towslee P.E., CEM, Digital Power Management Solutions Manager, Eaton Corp                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Wind Generator Failure Modes and Occurrences Update for 2016<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC000000rt4KcMAI', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Kevin Alewine, Director of Renewable Energy Services, SHERMCO INDUSTRIES                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>New Concepts for Quality Management and Insurability as a Key for Future Project Financing for PV power plants<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EhbnMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Thomas C. Sauer, President & CEO, EXXERGY GmbH                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3iMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_9_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">10:00 AM &mdash; 11:30 AM<\/span> &mdash; 4D: How NERC is Applying the Lessons of HRO\u2019s to the Bulk Power System                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_9_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                This session will relate how NERC has adapted the lessons learned from Wildland Firefighting, Aviation and Healthcare industries (4B), all in an effort to promote behavior consistent with the concepts of a Highly Reliable Organization (HRO) and to promote resilience in the Bulk Power System.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Tony Wiseman, Training Program Manager, Calpine Corporation                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Reinventing the Relationship Between Operators and Regulators<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011HhJmMAK', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                James Merlo, Director, Reliability Risk Management, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Reliability now to Resilience in Emergencies; People and Corporate Cultures<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011I54TMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Michael Legatt, Ph.D., Principal Human Factors Engineer, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000bDQHXMA4\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_10_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">10:00 AM &mdash; 11:30 AM<\/span> &mdash; 5D: Physical Design For Resilience                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_10_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                The reliability of a system depends on many factors, of which design is one of the most significant.  As power plants add systems to meet regulatory or code requirements, the design becomes more significant.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Justin Clift, Managing Partner, Fire Solutions Group                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Is This a Power Plant or a Chemical Plant?  It's Both; and You Better Realize That!<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EizaMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Ed Brewer, General Manager, Generation Planning and Scheduling, Duke Energy                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Jonathan Byrd, Risk Management Director, Duke Energy<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Daniel Mottola, Manager - Regulatory Engineering, Duke Energy<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Display Design and Alarm Management to Increase Resilience<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011HR2nMAG', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Dr. Michael Rayo, Senior Researcher and Lecturer, Integrated Systems Engineering, The Ohio State University                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3nMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_11_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">10:00 AM &mdash; 11:30 AM<\/span> &mdash; 6D: OEM Technologies for CHP Reliability & Efficiency                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_11_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                This session will highlight the latest technology offerings aimed at the CHP market. OEM technology has made significant progress in recent years; learn about tools that can contribute to efficiency and reliability.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                James Foster, President, Foster Energy Development LLC                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Co-Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Aaron Larson, Executive Editor, POWER magazine                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Efficient power generation solutions for a complex, highly interconnected and environmentally conscious market<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EhfVMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Aileen Barton, Sr. Production Manager, GE Capital                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Micro Grid - How CHP can contribute to the overall efficiency & reliability<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EjAHMA0', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Linjun Li, Manager of Emerging Markets, Solar Turbines                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Uwe Schmiemann, Marketing and Product Strategy Manager, Solar Turbines<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Selecting the Right Technology to Maximize Energy Efficiency, Minimize Environmental Impact and Reduce Operational Costs<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000012euIkMAI', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Michael Welch, Industry Marketing Manager, Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3xMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_12_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">10:30 AM &mdash; 11:30 AM<\/span> &mdash; EP Theater:Young Professionals in Power Session - Are You a Rainmaker? Career Advice for the Young Power Professional                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_12_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                The coal-fired power industry is on track to reach a critical point in personnel dynamics during which a significant number of long-time employees with valuable corporate and industry knowledge prepare to retire. Yet, the number of young professionals entering the industry work force is not on par with the number of employee who are set to exit. This dynamic has made the importance of information exchange, mentorship, and networking amongst industry professionals of utmost importance. This presentation will discuss topics such as how the industry has changed in the last decade, the direction the industry is headed, and advice for young professionals. A round robin, Q&A, discussion session will close out the presentation.<br \/>\r\n<br>Instructor: Priscilla Kissinger, Special Projects Manager, Carbonxt, Inc.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Moderator<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Priscilla Kissinger, Special Projects Manager, Carbonxt, Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Panelists<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Diane Fischer, Director, Generation Services, Kiewit                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Joe VonDerHaar, Director, Plant Operations Spurlock, East Kentucky Power Cooperative Inc. [EKPC]                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Pat Mongoven, Business Development Manager - DSI, Mississippi Lime Company                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3xMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_13_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">12:00 PM &mdash; 2:30 PM<\/span> &mdash; EP Theater:Industrial Info Resources (Wednesday)                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_13_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                <b>North American Power Industry Outlook \u2013 30 minutes<br><\/b><br \/>\r\nThe North American Power Industry continues moving into unprecedented territory. Changing natural gas prices, pending environmental legislation, aging infrastructure, and an increasing number of plant retirements are pulling the industry in several new directions. Join Industrial Info for our Power Industry Outlook to help make sense of these trends and discover how they will affect Power Industry spending over the next 12 to 24 months. <br><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPresented by Britt Burt, VP of Research- Power <br><br \/>\r\nApril 19:\t12:00 PM (All Attendees) <br><br \/>\r\nApril 20:\t12:00 PM (All Attendees) <br><br><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<b>2016 U.S. Industrial Market Outlook  \u2013 30 minutes<br><\/b><br \/>\r\nImmediately following our Power Industry Outlook, Industrial Info provides a broader view of North American industrial markets with our \"Top-Line\" spending forecast, covering 12 industrial sectors, including Electric Power Generation. Gain insight into the big picture of how the drivers and constraints for all industrial sectors will affect plant spending in the U.S. and Canada. Industrial Info will discuss its spending indicators, including Construction Starts, Project Fallout, Project Restarts (previously canceled or on-hold projects coming back to life) and our Project Spending Index. <br><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPresented by Michael Bergen, Executive Vice President<br><br \/>\r\nApril 19:\t12:45 PM (All Attendees) <br><br \/>\r\nApril 20:\t12:45 PM (All Attendees) <br><br><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<b>Knowledge-building sessions for beginning & advanced current users \u2013 30 minutes<br><\/b><br \/>\r\nAlready a user of Industrial Info\u2019s online database tools? In these sessions, we provide tips, techniques and best practices to get the most out of PECWeb, Power Tracker and other resources. Learn how to streamline and optimize your queries to obtain the data you want, as well as how to use features such as Saved Searches and Email Alerts to help customize our tools to fit your needs. We also will touch on new features, products and enhancements that will help you become more successful in your sales and marketing activities! <br><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nSeparate sessions are provided for beginning and advanced PECWeb users. <br><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPresented by Christine Garcia, Vice President of Support Services<br><br \/>\r\nChris Keister, Vice President of Electronic Products<br><br \/>\r\nApril 19:\t1:30 PM (Advanced Users *)<br><br \/>\r\nApril 20:\t1:30 PM (Basic Users **)<br><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n* = This session is for current users with a relatively strong understanding of PECWeb. <br><br \/>\r\n** = This session provides beginning users an understanding of the basics of PECWeb.                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3TMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_14_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">1:30 PM &mdash; 3:30 PM<\/span> &mdash; 1E: How Big Data, New Technologies & Preemptive Measures Improve Plant Performance                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_14_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Learn new performance and efficiency improvements that address changes in plant duty cycles and environmental compliance.  Methods, lessons learned, and results will be shared that help with the increasing challenges to maintain operational efficiency and adopt new technology using internal resources.  For example, hear how Xcel Energy used \u201cBig Data\u201d to bring radical transformation to their fleet and how Luminant enabled their plant operators to take preemptive measures to stay out ahead of potential challenges.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Michael D. Morris, P.E., Executive Consultant, Independent Consultant                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Co-Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Frank Andracchi, PE, Energy Industry Executive, Independent Consultant                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Advanced Monitoring & Diagnostics - Experience at Luminant and the Benefits of Industry Collaboration<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EiymMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Clinton Carter, Director, Marketing, Sales, Government Relations, Luminant                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Improving Technical Competency in Power Plants<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011Eib9MAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Matt Zuehls, PE, Associate Vice President, HDR Inc.                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Bob Moss, Senior Partner \/ COO, Synterprise, LLC<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Steve MIlls, VP Energy Supply Operations, Xcel Energy<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Driving Efficiency Improvement in Coal Plants: A Response to the Clean Power Plan<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011Ej5HMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Dave Brill, Vice President, Black & Veatch                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Continuous Performance Assurance at Budget Constrained Power Plants<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EgdoMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Rodrigo Camargos, Process Optimization Engineer, Primex Process Specialists, Inc                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>STEVEN DICARLO, PROJECTS GENERAL MANAGER, Power Plant Management Services, LLC<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Stewart Nicholson, President, Primex<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3YMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_15_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">1:30 PM &mdash; 3:30 PM<\/span> &mdash; 2E: Handling Residual and Water Management in the Wake of CCR & ELG                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_15_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                With the EPA\u2019s Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) and Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG) finalized and compliance plans being prepared, generating stations are going to feel profound effects on their residuals management and water management approaches. This session will share examples and approaches in response to the challenges these rules present, including simple, low-cost approaches that you may have overlooked.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                David Thomas, CCR Program Lead, DTE Energy                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Co-Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                David Stopek, Principal, Stopek Technical Services                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Ash Handling and Wastewater Compliance: A review of Holistic Compliance Approaches to Reduce Cost for Affected Power Generators<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EitwMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Mike Preston, Chemical Engineer Section Leader, Black & Veatch                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Strategies for Water Reduction at Steam Turbine Generating Plants<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011ElkQMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Danielle A. Koren, Project Associate, Sargent & Lundy                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Matthew Heerman, Senior Engineer, Sargent & Lundy<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Byproduct Fixation as a Low-Cost Approach to Complying with the Effluent Guidelines<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011ElkVMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Holly Hills, Environmental & Process Technology Engineering Senior Project Associate, Sargent & Lundy                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Danielle Koren, Project Associate, Sargent & Lundy<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Dense Slurry Ash Management: Testing Requirements to Identify Ash\/Water Mixes to Maximize Economics and Environmental Performance<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011ESnmMAG', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Dale Timmons, Program Manager, NAES Corporation                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Groundwater Monitoring Requirements Under the New CCR Regulations<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011Eip1MAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Jeffery Pope PE, Program Manager, Facility Decommissioning & Demolition Services, Burns & McDonnell                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3dMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_16_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">1:30 PM &mdash; 3:30 PM<\/span> &mdash; 3E: A Global Look at the Evolution of OEM Technology                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_16_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Driven by dynamic market conditions and environmental regulations, gas powered technology must continue to evolve.  Get an overview of gas powered technology advancements from around the world and how you can better achieve system balancing, operational flexibility, and flexible generation.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Mr. Fredric C. Fletcher, Principal, Power from the Prairie                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Co-Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Jacqueline Engel, Digitalization & PMO, Siemens                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Low risk steam to air cooling design approach<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EjIfMAK', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Carlos E. Koeneke Dr, Chief Technology Officer, Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Sosuke Nakamura, Gas Turbine Design Director, Mhpsa<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Proven H-class gas turbines and combined cycle power plants<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EnouMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Matt Bogdan, SGT-8000H Testing & Validation Manager, Siemens                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Joshua Kovac, Engineering Manager, Siemens<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Value of reciprocating engine power plant in the US market<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EhvYMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Mr. Matti Rautkivi, General Manager, Origination, Wartsila North America, Inc.                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Christian Hultholm, Manager, Marketing, Wartsila North America, Inc.<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3iMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_17_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">1:30 PM &mdash; 3:30 PM<\/span> &mdash; 4E: Safety Doesn\u2019t Happen By Accident                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_17_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                In organizations with strong safety cultures, safety is not a goal but a way of doing business. This interactive session will explore the attributes of a safety culture by presenting a road map that\u2019ll ensure your facility is achieving an optimal safety approach.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Moderator\/Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Woody Cole, CSP, CPEA, CESCO, Corporate Physical Security & Fire Protection Manager, Calpine Corporation                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Safe 4 the Right Reasons<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC000000rt3xzMAA', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Wylie Davidson, Training and Safety Culture Specialist., DiVal Safety Equipment                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>The Road Map to Achieving VPP Excellence<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011HRBcMAO', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Woody Cole, CSP, CPEA, CESCO, Corporate Physical Security & Fire Protection Manager, Calpine Corporation                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Robert Van Benthuysen, Director of Safety, Calpine Corporation<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Maciel Lopez, Regional Safety Manager, Calpine Corporation<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>After the Fall - Rescue from Fall Protection<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC000000rt2xQMAQ', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Tom Wood, Training Manager, PMI\/Vertical Rescue Solutions                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000bDQHXMA4\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_18_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">1:30 PM &mdash; 3:00 PM<\/span> &mdash; 5E: Remaining Resilient in the Face of Man-Made Crisis                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_18_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Remaining resilient in a crisis, such as an oil spill or cascading event, depends on many factors.  This session will explore how pre-planning, drills, and a robust response help mitigate the impact of man-made disasters.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Moderator\/Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Gregory W. Long, Director - Asset Management, Jiangnan Environmental Technology Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Co-Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Beth Lay, Director, Human Performance, Calpine Corporation                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>A Proven Framework for Emergency Planning and Response Operations<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011GleeMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Jim Elliott, Chief Operating Officer, T&T Group of Companies                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Plant Trips\/Failure Cascade \u2013 Case Study<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011Glf3MAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Beth Lay, Director, Human Performance, Calpine Corporation                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3nMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_19_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">1:30 PM &mdash; 3:30 PM<\/span> &mdash; 6E: Are CHP Plants the Answer to Clean Power Plan Compliance?                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_19_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Combined Heat & Power (CHP) is among the technologies accepted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to meet emission targets in the Clean Power Plan (CPP). Will the CPP be a game changer for CHP?                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                John Steinert, Senior Vice President, HDR Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Co-Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Colleen Campbell, Director, Business Development, Aecom                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>CHP:  A Solution for State Clean Power Plans<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EhvJMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Linda Shaw, Principal, Future Energy Development, LLC                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Dwight Kanyuck, Associate, Future Energy Development, LLC<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Utility Owned Combined Heat & Power (CHP) Plants \u2013 Will the Clean Power Plan (CPP) push the Electric Utility Industry to embrace CHPs?<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EitNMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Ajay Kasarabada, Director, Environmental Solutions, Black & Veatch                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Brian O'Neal, Manager, Air Permitting Services, Black & Veatch Management Consulting<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Grid Reliability-Is CHP a Part of the Problem or a Part of the Solution?<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC000000rsarLMAQ', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Anthony Cirillo, Senior Project Director\/Industrial Energy Market Sector Manager, Aecom                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3xMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461110400_accordion\" href=\"#1461110400_accordion_20_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">2:45 PM &mdash; 3:45 PM<\/span> &mdash; EP Theater:Young Professionals in Power Session - The Future of Power Generation from a New Perspective                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461110400_accordion_20_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                With the aging workforce gap it is imperative to find out what young engineers think about the power industry and what it<br \/>\r\ntakes to pique their interest. If you are looking to hire someone from Generation Y and Z then listen to what these speakers<br \/>\r\nhave to say. It is a new world and we need to embrace the change.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Moderator<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Nik Kutz, Training Supervisor, Omaha Public Power District (OPPD)                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Panelists<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Mr. Brendan O'Brien, Sales & Marketing, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Carter Bailey, Senior-Mechanical Engineering STUDENT, Coal Users' Group                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Emily Kunkel, Senior Environmental Associate, Sargent & Lundy                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Meredith Adler, Executive Director, Student Energy                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        \n            \n            <h2 id=\"1461196800_heading\">Thursday, April 21<\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"1461196800_accordion\">\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3TMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461196800_accordion\" href=\"#1461196800_accordion_0_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">8:30 AM &mdash; 9:50 AM<\/span> &mdash; 1F: Heed Lessons Learned and Operate at Peak Performance during Outages                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461196800_accordion_0_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                With continued pressure to improve generating plant financial performance there comes increased need to maximize the value achieved in the limited time available for outages.  This panel discussion brings industry practitioners who will discuss their experiences and recommendations in execution of generating plant outage maintenance.<br \/>\r\nInvited speakers from:<br \/>\r\nLongview Power, KCP&L, TransAlta, Entergy, Westar, and Eskom                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Phillip Webster, Retired, Independent Consultant                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Co-Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Jeffrey Fassett, President, IEM Energy Consultants                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Panelists<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Josh Newman, I&C\/Electrical Maintenance Manager, Westar Energy                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Robert Breedlove, Fleet Maintenance Manager Combined Cycle Generation, Entergy                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Nick Slappy, Vice President of Safety and Resource Management, Southern Company Gas                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3YMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461196800_accordion\" href=\"#1461196800_accordion_1_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">8:30 AM &mdash; 9:50 AM<\/span> &mdash; 2F: Optimizing Mercury Control for ELG Compliance                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461196800_accordion_1_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Whether your utility is in the first year of Mercury and Air Toxic Standards (MATS) compliance or nearing an extension deadline, the proposed Effluent Limit Guidelines (ELG) will require additional action for you to get compliant. This session will present strategies on how to do so, with data and descriptions on all options for Hg mitigation to optimize you plants mercury.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Mark Strebel, Product Manager, Martin Engineering                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Powdered Activated Carbon Injection into the WFGD for Mercury Capture<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011Eao9MAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Erica Gonzaga, ME, Applications Engineer, Carbonxt, Inc.                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>David Mazyck, CEO, Carbonxt, Inc.<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Full-Scale Installation of Mercury Control System at FirstEnergy\u2019s Fort Martin Power Station<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011IJQaMAO', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Mr. John Knotts, Global Business Development Leader, W.L. Gore & Associates                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Jeff Kolde, Product Specialist, W.L. Gore & Associates<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Jonas Klingspor, VP President, Aecom<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Ron Rogers, Aecom<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Dan Sendro, FirstEnergy Corp<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Larry Earnest, FirstEnergy Corp<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>System for Powdered Activated Carbon Injection Resulting in Improved Dispersion<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EaqkMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Christine Valcarce, Environmental Scientist, Carbonxt, Inc.                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>David Mazyck, CEO, Carbonxt, Inc.<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Erica Gonzaga, ME, Applications Engineer, Carbonxt, Inc.<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Cooper Unit 1 MATS Compliance Update \u2013 Approach for removing Mercury<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000012nffCMAQ', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Samuel Yoder, P.E., Chemical Engineer, Energy Division, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Mary Jane Warner, Director, Production Engr & Constr, East Kentucky Power Cooperative Inc. [EKPC]<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Craig Johnson, Sr. Vice President Power Production, East Kentucky Power Cooperative Inc. [EKPC]<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>David Meade, Engineer (non-IT), East Kentucky Power Cooperative Inc. [EKPC]<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3dMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461196800_accordion\" href=\"#1461196800_accordion_2_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">8:30 AM &mdash; 9:50 AM<\/span> &mdash; 3F: Suppressing Dust by Diverse Coal Handling Methods                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461196800_accordion_2_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                With coal generation continuing to play a large part of the electric generation mix, issues like coal handling quality, dust prevention and conveyor performance are as important as ever.  Dive into the science of dust to get a better understanding of how you can cut down maintenance & cleanup problems, extend component life, reduce regulatory & safety issues, and improve costs.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Mike Schimmelpfennig, Principal Engineer, Ameren                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Coal Dust Supression Programs Fortified with SCI (Spontaneous Combustion Inhibition) Chemistries<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC000000rt21IMAQ', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Chris Raymond, Technical Director, MinTech                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Harry Heydorn, General Manager, MinTech<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Dust, Water, and Coal\u2026 The Science of Dust Suppression Systems<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EWKvMAO', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Gary Swearingen, Product Manager, Dust Management Group, Martin Engineering                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Design Innovations in Conveyor Transfers, Load Zones and Belt Tracking to Solve Coal Dust and Spillage problems<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000012o1ALMAY', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Mark Bayley, VP Sales Manufactured Products Division, ASGCO  Complete Conveyor Solutions                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Redesigning the Loading Zone to improve Coal Conveyor Dust Control<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EaKEMA0', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Richard Shield, Conveyor Technology Manager, Martin Engineering                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3iMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461196800_accordion\" href=\"#1461196800_accordion_3_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">8:30 AM &mdash; 9:50 AM<\/span> &mdash; 4F: How Our Response to Failure Contributes to Reliability                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461196800_accordion_3_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                There are two choices: fix the worker or fix the system.  Fixing the worker means training, disciplining, or terminating a person who did something they didn\u2019t mean to do in the first place and don\u2019t intend to do again.  In fact, they are the one most likely NOT to do it again as they\u2019ve learned the lesson the hard way.  Fixing the system means looking at breakdowns that set the worker up to fail and will be better for the worker, the organization, and is really the only reliable path forward.   This session explores how to move from a \u201ccrime and punishment\u201d model of managing safety to a \u201cdiagnose and treat\u201d.   You have to choose:  blame or learning culture.  You can\u2019t have both.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Zachary Woods, Human Performance, Calpine Corporation                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>How Leadership Response to Failure Creates (or takes away from) Reliability<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011HRDJMA4', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Wes Havard, Operational Excellence, Luminant                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>The Hitchhikers Guide to Human Error\u2026<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EJBJMA4', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Mark Pergrem, Consultant, SAFEmap                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Why Some Flourish & Others Fail: HPI Initiatives After 1-5 Years<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011HRDnMAO', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Jake Mazulewicz, PhD, JMA Human Error Solutions, LLC                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000bDQHXMA4\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461196800_accordion\" href=\"#1461196800_accordion_4_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">8:30 AM &mdash; 9:50 AM<\/span> &mdash; 5F: Keys to Loss Control: Reducing the Possibility & Mitigating the Impact                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461196800_accordion_4_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Loss control focuses on risk mitigation practices to reduce the possibility of failure or to minimize the impact if failure occurs. The ability to recover from system disruptions depend on many factors, and this session will provide insights on lessons learned from emergency response, risk concepts as they apply to managing human performance and the latest systems accepted by major international gas turbine manufacturers and insurers.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Scott M. Bryant, Fire Protection Engineer, AMPED I, LLC                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Water Mist Applications within the Gas Turbine<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011ESsSMAW', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Dale Shirley, Vertical Market Manager - Power Generation \/ PPOG, Kidde Fire Systems                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>FireRover Transformer Fighting Tool<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011G1nCMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Ryan Fogelman, VP of Fire Solutions, Fire Rover                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Justin Clift, Managing Partner, Fire Solutions Group<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>The Risk Concept for Managing Human Performance<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011HRFtMAO', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Mr. Tony Muschara, CPT, Muschara Error Management Consulting, LLC                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3TMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461196800_accordion\" href=\"#1461196800_accordion_5_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">10:00 AM &mdash; 11:30 AM<\/span> &mdash; 1G: Three Building Blocks for Quick ROI in the Face of Challenge                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461196800_accordion_5_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Get up to speed on the latest trends and best practices for application in power plants to improve performance through process control, plant systems and instrumentation, and filtration management.  The demands on the average plant operator have evolved the past 20 years, and the industry has seen a recent paradigm shift to better leverage technological advancements.  This session will deliver a practical building block approach to achieve a quick return on investment no matter what your challenge or environment.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Mr. Robert Norton, Director of Business Development, Saulsbury Industries                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Co-Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Jeffrey Fassett, President, IEM Energy Consultants                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>New Trends in Advanced Process Control and Impact on Power Generation Operations<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC000000rrPvnMAE', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                William Poe, Sr. Principal Technical Consultant, Schneider Electric Software                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Enhancing inlet pulse systems for performance improvement in harsh environments<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EaqyMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Dan Burch, Product Marketing Leader, CLARCOR Industrial Air                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Brad Kippel, Principal Engineer \u2013 Global Mechanical Systems, GE Power & Water<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Tim Nicholas, Team Leader \u2013 Aftermarket & Services, CLARCOR Industrial Air<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Flue Gas Humidity Measurement - Combined Cycle Plant Benefits<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC000000rrNPrMAM', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Jeff Bossong, Operations Manager, Humidity 2 Optimization                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>High Performance HMI Design<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011ETTyMAO', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Bob Kanel, Technology Manager, Operator Effectiveness and Simulation Solution, ABB                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3YMAQ\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461196800_accordion\" href=\"#1461196800_accordion_6_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">10:00 AM &mdash; 11:30 AM<\/span> &mdash; 2G: Insightful Technologies and Practices to Control NOx and Particulate Matter                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461196800_accordion_6_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                This session focuses on the control of NOx and particulate matter through the application of technology and prudent operating practices. Retrofit fabric filter installation, electrostatic precipitator operation in intermittent energization mode, SCR pluggage and the effects of ammonium bisulfate, and NOx reduction utilizing combustion optimization are the topics to be presented through several project-specific reports.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Robert Hollinsworth, Sr Director, LaCygne and Hawthorn Stations, Evergy, Inc                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Co-Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                David Paz, TBA                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Up in the Air to Clean the Air<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011Ehd0MAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Tom Tauber, Senior Civil\/Structural Design Engineer, Zachry Engineering Corporation                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Philip Imber, Engineer, LG&E and KU Energy LLC<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Mel McDowell, Senior Electrical Engineer, LG&E and KU Energy LLC<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Mike Brumage, Project Engineering Manager, Zachry Group<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Commercial Operation of Electrostatic Precipitator High Frequency Energization in Intermittent Energization Mode at Labadie Energy Center, Units 1 & 2<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EhDhMAK', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Gary Grieco, Consulting Engineer, Air Consulting Associates                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Hardik Shah, Applications Engineer, Southern Environmental<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Reducing NOx on a Ramping Coal-Fired Unit using a Combustion Optimization System<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011Ej1MMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Steve Piche, Director of Research and Development, NeuCo, Inc                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Fred Pickard, Vice President of Technology Development, NeuCo, Inc<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Ammonium Bisulfate (ABS) Root Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting for NRG\u2019s W.A. Parish Unit 5 & 6<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EjTnMAK', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Emily Kunkel, Senior Environmental Associate, Sargent & Lundy                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Andrew Carstens, Vice President Environmental Services, Sargent & Lundy<\/li>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Robert Bland, Engineering, WA Parish Generating Station<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3dMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461196800_accordion\" href=\"#1461196800_accordion_7_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">10:00 AM &mdash; 11:30 AM<\/span> &mdash; 3G: Using Energy Storage to Maximize Clean Power                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461196800_accordion_7_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                The increasing amount of renewable power \u2013 much of it intermittent wind and solar PV storage will play a critical role in maximizing clean energy production while maintaining system reliability.  This session will analyze the current issues and explore several energy storage strategies.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Moderator\/Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Septimus Van der Linden, President, Brulin Associates                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Customer Lowered Electricity Price<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EhvTMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Myron Katz, PhD, VP for Research, Building Science Innovators                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Why Energy Storage Is Taking Off<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EdDPMA0', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                John Jung, CEO, Greensmith                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>IDCCCLEP<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000013AkivMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Fredric Fletcher, Assistant General Manager, Burbank Water & Power                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000bDQHXMA4\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461196800_accordion\" href=\"#1461196800_accordion_8_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">10:00 AM &mdash; 11:30 AM<\/span> &mdash; 5G: Keeping Your Infrastructure Safe                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461196800_accordion_8_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                This session will look at the collaborative efforts that should be employed by the utilities and the members of the law enforcement community. It will serve to dispel some of the myths and focus on what is plausible in terms of keeping the infrastructure safe through training, drill facility design and security initiatives.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Justin L. Clift, Managing Partner, Fire Solutions Group                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speaker<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Woody Cole, CSP, CPEA, CESCO, Corporate Physical Security & Fire Protection Manager, Calpine Corporation                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3iMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461196800_accordion\" href=\"#1461196800_accordion_9_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">10:30 AM &mdash; 11:30 AM<\/span> &mdash; 4G: Design for Resilience \u2013 Practices, O&M Practical Strategies & Tactics(Session 1)                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461196800_accordion_9_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Efforts to increase plant reliability are often focused on equipment but many plant trips and equipment failures are triggered by human actions.  This means reliability ultimately comes down to people.  We begin with an understanding that work in power plants is variable and complex.   This leads to a different approach to work than traditional safety systems.   For example, practices focus on developing deep knowledge and improving decision making.   In these sessions, practical strategies and tactics will be shared to move toward being a highly reliable, resilient organization.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Beth Lay, Director, Human Performance, Calpine Corporation                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Case Study - Applying Lessons of HRO<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011GlOUMA0', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Beth Lay, Director, Human Performance, Calpine Corporation                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Tony Wiseman, Training Program Manager, Calpine Corporation<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Resilient Systems: Managing Maintenance Across a Fleet<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011HRZIMA4', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Zachary Woods, Human Performance, Calpine Corporation                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Critical Steps: Managing What Absolutely Has to Go Right the First Time, Every Time<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011HRF5MAO', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Mr. Tony Muschara, CPT, Muschara Error Management Consulting, LLC                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Case Study - A Workshop to Assess Brittleness, Design for Resilience<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011GlOjMAK', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Beth Lay, Director, Human Performance, Calpine Corporation                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3dMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461196800_accordion\" href=\"#1461196800_accordion_10_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">1:00 PM &mdash; 2:30 PM<\/span> &mdash; 3H: Utilizing New Technologies to Manage Reliability                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461196800_accordion_10_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Get up to speed on newly released technology designed to improve reliability.  These tools assess equipment condition, capture and correct trend failures, automate the visualization process to create a more efficient control, and more.  Attend this session and find solutions that will reduce unexpected failures.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Maxwell Pitts, Senior Manager, Sales and Marketing, Fluor, Fluor                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Incorporating New Technologies to Enhance Driver and Pump Assessments<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EhbxMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Ralph Richard, Senior Pump Specialist, ProPump Services, LLC                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>The Complete Guide to Transformer\/ Substation Condition Assessment<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EgieMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Jon Giesecke, President\/CEO, JLG Associates LLC                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>Cost Effective-Detailed -3D Visualization of Technical Information<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EtlyMAC', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Tony Wiseman, Training Program Manager, Calpine Corporation                                                                                                                \t<br\/>Co-Authors\n                                                           <ul>\n                                                                                                                                    <li>Fred Foster, CEO\/President, Technical Training Professionals<\/li>\n                                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                        <div class=\"panel panel-default a0HC000000b2f3iMAA\">\n                        <div class=\"panel-heading clearfix\">\n                            <h4 class=\"panel-title\">\n                                                              <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#1461196800_accordion\" href=\"#1461196800_accordion_11_collapse\">\n                                                                       <span class=\"session-time\">1:00 PM &mdash; 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2:30 PM<\/span> &mdash; 5H:  Microgrids - Resilience for Critical Applications                                                                        <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-down pull-right\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"1461196800_accordion_12_collapse\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n                            <div class=\"panel-body\">\n                                Whether in response to state or federal agency mandates, or local desires for emergency preparedness, microgrids are slowly becoming mainstream. This session will look at the range of generation options for microgrids, where they are being deployed, and why. It will also explore new technologies being used to integrate variable renewable generation sources into microgrids. Although microgrids have traditionally been developed by large campus-type energy users, utilities are beginning to see how they can be a valuable aspect of resource planning.                                                                    <ul class=\"list-unstyled speakers-list\">\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Chair<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                Thomas Overton, JD, Associate Editor, POWER magazine                                                                                                            <\/li>\n\n                                            \n                                            <\/li><\/ul>\n\n                                        \n                                            <li>\n                                                <strong>Speakers<\/strong>\n                                                <ul>\n\n                                            \n                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                                    <strong>The Future of Power Systems Is Here, Microgrids<\/strong><br \/><a onclick=\"return openpopup('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=speakerpop&amp;type=3&amp;speakerId=a0GC0000011EgmRMAS', '650', '500')\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Abstract<\/a><br \/>\n                                                                                                                Chrstopher Evanich, Program Director for Energy, Schneider Electric                                                                                                      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