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Timing
Thursday, October 6 – Friday, October 7
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Prefer virtual training? This course will also be delivered over 3 virtual classes from September 13-15, Learn more!
Course Overview
The 2023 edition of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) will be published in August 2022 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The NESC is the national standard for safety in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electric and communication systems.
Learn about the fundamental applications of the NESC to electric utility transmission and distribution systems and get up-to-speed on the important changes that are effective in the 2023 edition. Participate in discussions and Q&A around rule interpretations, compliance issues, and learn about sources for help.
Course Topics
- High-level overview of the NESC (code overview and layout) and rule history
- Significant revisions contained in the 2023 NESC (Sections 1-3 and 9; Parts 1-4)
- Section 1: Introduction to NESC
- Section 2: Definitions
- Section 3: References
- Section 9: Grounding Methods
- Part 1: Electric Supply Stations
- Part 2: Overhead and Communication Lines
- Part 3: Underground Lines
- Part 4: Rules for the Operation of Electric Lines
- Rule interpretations and sources of help for compliance
- Code interpretation questions and compliance issues contributed by course participants
Course Level
Basic: no prerequisites; no advance preparation.
What to Bring
Participants are required to bring a copy of the 2023 National Electrical Safety Code® (ANSI C2-2023) to the course. Copies can be purchased from IEEE (www.ieee.org; 800/701-4333).
Recommended for
Managers, safety professionals, electric utility engineers, designers, technicians, and all field personnel who are responsible for or who make decisions concerning safety and transmission & distribution systems.
Accreditation
The following continuing education credits will be provided, after successfully completing the session (click here to review requirements). Certificates will be available by Oct. 21.
Recommended CEUs 1.1/PDHs 10.25/CPEs 12.3
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Instructor
Brent McKinney is an industry leader, working in technical and executive leadership positions in the electric utility industry for 35 years. Over the past 20 years, he has worked extensively with the NESC and is currently secretary of NESC Subcommittee 8 (Work Rules). He helped write the latest standard and the NESC Handbook. He also collaborates with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on many issues. He is currently chair of the arc flash committee for the NESC and has helped write every arc flash rule adopted by the NESC and the OSHA.
He began his career as an engineer at an electric cooperative then moved into public power where he spent nearly 30 years working for City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri (retiring as the director of electric transmission and distribution). He received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and master’s degrees in electrical engineering and engineering management.
Pricing
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Before Sept. 12 |
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Individual Course |
$875 |
$925 |
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Add on: 2023 NESC (hard copy book) |
$250 |
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See registration tab for more details and information on group discounts.
Questions?
Registration: [email protected]
Program/Content: [email protected]
Hotel: [email protected]
Billing: [email protected]
Registration Fees
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Registration received on/before Sept. 12 |
Registration received after Sept. 12 |
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Accounting |
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| Accounting Bundle: 3 courses (save $300) | $2,475 | $5,250 | ||
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$1,050 | $2,100 | $1,100 | $2,150 |
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$675 | $1,350 | $725 | $1,400 |
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$1,050 | $2,100 | $1,100 | $2,150 |
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Cost of Service & Rate Design |
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| COS/Rates Bundle: 3 courses (save $300) | $2,100 | $4,500 | ||
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$675 | $1,350 | $725 | $1,400 |
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$675 | $1,350 | $725 | $1,400 |
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$1,050 | $2,100 | $1,100 | $2,150 |
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Advanced Key Accounts Certificate Program |
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| Advanced Key Accounts Certificate Program*, Oct. 5-7 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $2,050 | $4,050 |
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Public Power Manager Certificate Program |
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| Public Power Manager Certificate Program* | $2,800 | $5,600 | $2,950 | $5,750 |
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$350 | $700 | $400 | $750 |
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$350 | $700 | $400 | $750 |
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$2,200 | $4,400 | $2,250 | $4,450 |
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$350 | $350 | $350 | $350 |
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Overhead Distribution |
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| Overhead Distribution Bundle (save $200) | $2,700 | $5,600 | ||
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$1,250 | $2,500 | $1,300 | $2,550 |
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$1,650 | $3,300 | $1,700 | $3,350 |
| The New 2023 NESC | ||||
| 2023 NESC Workshop, Oct. 6-7 (1.5 days) | $875 | $1,750 | $925 | $1,800 |
*Includes all required coursework and the program enrollment fee—everything you need to participate in and graduate from the certificate program.
**The program enrollment fee covers the cost of study material, review of the post-course project, and graduation plaque. This fee is included in the program package price .
Group Registration Discounts
Save money on each registration when your organization registers five or more people for the same class. The larger your group, the more you save! Registrations must be submitted on the same order (at the same time) to qualify for the group discount; discounts cannot be retroactively applied to previous orders.
If you need assistance, contact [email protected].
| Number of registrants | Class discount (per person) |
| 1-4 | n/a |
| 5-9 | $50 |
| 10-14 | $100 |
| 15-24 | $150 |
| 25+ | $200 |
Cancellations/No-Show/Refunds/Substitutions
Registrants who cancel in writing on or before September 26, 2022, are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $50 cancellation fee. Registrants who cancel after September 26 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel by September 26 are responsible for the full registration fee and are not entitled to a refund. Cancellation requests must be made through your my.publicpower portal or addressed to [email protected]. If APPA cancels a course, you will receive a full refund.
Travel Arrangements/Hotel Parking
Travel arrangements and costs associated with hotel parking are the responsibility of the participants. APPA will not reimburse for changes in travel expenditures regardless of the cause.
Meals
A light breakfast, afternoon snack, and beverage breaks are included in the registration fee. All other meals are on your own.
Internet Access
Wi-Fi may only be available in hotel common areas (sleeping rooms and hotel lobby) and will not be available in APPA meeting rooms. Please make arrangements to use cellular data on your device or bring a MiFi or Internet hotspot for personal use. APPA will not provide a password for Wi-Fi.
Name Badges
Name badges can be picked up at the APPA registration desk at the hotel starting at 7:30 a.m.
Code of Conduct
Participants agree to abide by the APPA Code of Conduct. If participants engage in unacceptable behavior as outlined in the code, the Association may take any action it deems appropriate, including but not limited to, expulsion from the current and future meetings, with no warning or refund.
More information
Registration: [email protected]
Program/Content: [email protected]
Hotel: [email protected]
Billing: [email protected]
Hotel Information
The 2022 Fall Education Institute will take place at the:
Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk
123 Losoya Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Reservations
- Phone: 800-233-1234
- Group Rate: $235 (Single/Double) per night (plus State and Local Taxes)
- Room Rate Cut-off Date: Sept. 12
- Group Code: G-AMPU
- Online Reservation Link: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/SATRS/G-AMPU
Logistics
- Check-in: 4 p.m.; Check-out: 11 a.m.
- Valet Parking: Valet Parking $52/overnight; Self-Parking $40/overnight
Please note: It is possible that the block of rooms could sell out prior to Sept. 12, so make your hotel reservations early.
Reservations & Cancellations
Please contact the hotel directly to reserve and manage your reservation. If you need assistance making reservations, contact [email protected].
Internet Access
Wi-Fi may only be available in hotel common areas (sleeping rooms and hotel lobby) and will not be available in meeting rooms. Please make arrangements to use cellular data on your device or bring a MiFi or Internet hotspot for personal use. APPA will not provide a password for Wi-Fi.
Location
All courses will be held in the Hyatt Regency San Antonio. The hotel is located about 10 miles from the San Antonio International Airport (SAT). Please contact the hotel for transportation options.
Travel Arrangements/Hotel Parking
Travel arrangements and costs associated with hotel parking are the responsibility of the participants. APPA will not reimburse for changes in travel expenditures regardless of the cause.
Earn While You Learn!
Participate in APPA programs to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and Continuing Professional Education credits (CPEs).
What educational credits are available?
You can earn the following kinds of continuing education credits for attending live virtual and in-person sessions—provided the following requirements are met:
Requirements for Successful Completion: In-person
- Attendees must sign in each day, attend (and participate) in the entire course and complete an evaluation form at the end of class
- Partial credit cannot be given for partial attendance
- Attendance is monitored by an APPA staff member and the instructor
- Completion certificates will be added within 2 weeks to member profiles on the APPA website (for those who meet the requirements)
Requirements for Successful Completion: Virtual
- Attendees are required to attend and participate in 90% of the live virtual session and complete an online evaluation at the end.
- Partial credit cannot be given for partial attendance
- Attendance is monitored by an APPA staff member during the event, through an online report log, and upon review of the post-event evaluation data
- Completion certificates will be added within 2 weeks to member profiles on the APPA website (for those who meet the requirements)
- Virtual sessions are recorded (attendees automatically receive access to recordings within a week), though continuing education credits can only be given for attending live events. Recordings will be accessible for 90 days.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): The American Public Power Association is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. For information regarding certification status, attendance requirements and obtaining attendee transcripts, contact [email protected] or 202-467-2921. Verify our IACET Accreditation.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits: The American Public Power Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org. Unless noted, there are no prerequisites for the courses offered and no advance preparation is required. Courses are group-internet based offerings at the basic program level (unless otherwise noted). Credit hours and areas of study for the courses are listed on the individual course pages. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as clarification of requirements, complaints, and refunds, please contact [email protected].
Professional Development Hours (PDHs): The American Public Power Association’s educational practices are consistent with the criteria for awarding Professional Development Hours (PDHs) as established by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Course eligibility and number of PDHs may vary by state.
What to Bring
If you are enrolled in one of the following courses, please note the items to bring with you. If your course is not listed, you do not have to bring anything.
- Advanced Public Utility Accounting: Bring a copy of your annual financial statement. Instructors will answer your questions on presentation and application of accounting policies and practices.
- Cost of Service Workshop: Implementation and Applications: Participants are required to bring a laptop with Excel and PowerPoint, to work through in-class exercises.
- Overhead Line Design Application Workshop: Participants are required to bring a laptop and a basic engineering calculator or app.
- 2023 NESC: Participants are required to bring a copy of the 2023 National Electrical Safety Code® (ANSI C2-2023) to the course. Copies can be purchased from IEEE (www.ieee.org; 800/701-4333).
Class Start/End Times
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Tuesday |
Wednesday Oct. 5 |
Thursday Oct. 6 |
Friday Oct. 7 |
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Accounting |
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Public Utility Accounting |
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | |||
| Work Order & Asset Management Accounting | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | ||||
| Advanced Public Utility Accounting | 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | |||
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| Basic Cost of Service & Key Financial Concepts | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | ||||
| Strategic Rate Design: Trends and Distributed Generation Impacts | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | ||||
| Cost of Service Workshop: Implementation and Applications | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | |||
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Advanced Key Accounts |
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Advanced Key Accounts Certificate Program |
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. – Noon | ||
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Public Power Manager Certificate Program |
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| Strategic Challenges & Trends for Public Power (virtual: Sept. 27) | |||||
| Financial Planning, Management and Cost of Service Studies (virtual: Sept. 29) | |||||
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Strategic Leadership for Public Power |
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 8 a.m. – Noon | |
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Technical Training |
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| Overhead Distribution Principles & Applications (virtual: Aug. 23-31) | |||||
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Best Practices in Overhead Line Design |
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | ||
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2023 NESC Workshop |
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. – Noon |
Registration/Name Badges
Name badges can be picked up at the APPA registration desk at the hotel starting at 7:30 a.m.
Meals
A light breakfast, afternoon snack, and beverage breaks are included in the registration fee. All other meals are on your own.
Hotel & Location
Click here for hotel and location information.
Dress code
The attire for the Institute ranges from business casual to casual—whatever you're comfortable in. Meeting room temperatures vary, so prepare to dress for cool conditions.
Cancellations/No-Show/Refunds/Substitutions
Registrants who cancel in writing on or before September 26, 2022, are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $50 cancellation fee. Registrants who cancel after September 26 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel by September 26 are responsible for the full registration fee and are not entitled to a refund. Cancellations must be made in writing and emailed to [email protected]. If APPA cancels a course, you will receive a full refund.
Travel Arrangements/Hotel Parking
Travel arrangements and costs associated with hotel parking are the responsibility of the participants. APPA will not reimburse for changes in travel expenditures regardless of the cause.
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
The safety of those attending the American Public Power Association (APPA) 2022 Fall Institute is our top priority. We are partnering with the hotel, have talked to local health officials, and are applying lessons learned from other associations to ensure we follow all the best practices for safely hosting in-person meetings in the current environment. We are relying on everyone to do their part to keep themselves and everyone else safe during the conference.
All participants in the 2022 Fall Institute must agree to adhere to APPA’s safety protocols for the meeting, and all applicable state and local guidelines.
Safety protocols will be updated as the situation evolves and will be communicated to all participants before the event.
Where and when are the next Education Institutes?
Spring Institute
May 8-12, 2023
Denver, Colorado
Questions?
Registration: [email protected]
Program/Content: [email protected]
Hotel: [email protected]
Billing: [email protected]
