Lessons in Distributed Energy Resource Management

Learn how to leverage distributed energy resources in your community to help combat rising costs and distribution and transmission constraints. Hear from utilities that have implemented distributed energy resource management systems to gather their advice for a smooth deployment, including tips for...
March 30, 2026

Navigating Supply Chain Challenges and Tariffs

As critical infrastructure projects continue to be delayed by long lead times and material shortages, utilities also face uncertainty from global markets – affecting the cost and feasibility of major efforts. Explore the various procurement strategies, considerations with domestic versus foreign...
March 30, 2026

The Future of FEMA and Maximizing Federal Disaster Assistance

With the future of FEMA uncertain, reimbursement and federal declarations are waning. Hear from utilities and a member of the FEMA review council how you can increase your utility’s chances of getting reimbursed and what you should consider in reserve funding in the current climate. Walk through a...
March 31, 2026

Rocket City Reception

Ready for liftoff? Celebrate Huntsville’s rich legacy of space exploration and innovation while networking with peers, enjoying cosmic-inspired food and drinks, and winding down in an atmosphere that’s truly out of this world. Bring your Rocket Launch Map to explore and be entered into a drawing for...
March 30, 2026

Networking Breakfast

Visit with peers and chat with conference sponsors at this informal breakfast.
September 16, 2026

Award Winners Photos

RP3 designees and Safety Award honorees can get their photos taken.
March 31, 2026

Networking Break

Join networking breaks in the Sponsor Showcase between sessions to reset and recharge. This is an opportunity to visit with sponsors who are developing cutting-edge tools and technologies to help tackle challenges the communities in public power face.
September 15, 2026

Navigating Nuclear Energy

Interest in nuclear energy is gaining as a means to facilitate meeting the increasing energy demand from large loads, including data centers, but turning that interest into reality remains a challenge. Learn what public power entities are doing to bring nuclear projects across the finish line and...
March 31, 2026

Monitoring Your Distribution System

Discover how real-time monitoring of distribution transformers and feeders is affecting grid reliability and customer trust. Dive into utility case studies that show how improved visibility leads to smarter decisions, better outage response, and readiness for DER integration. See how public power...
March 31, 2026