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For the first time, the bulk power system is dependent on movements at the distribution level, a seismic shift for traditional power dynamics. All new for DISTRIBUTECH® 2025, the Bulk Power topic will explore the regulatory, operational, and market dependencies across these blurring boundaries.

The line separating the distribution and transmission grids is growing thinner by the day, due in part because of regulatory change, resource decentralization, and system reliability impacts. While the bulk power system has historically been known as a network of power plans, transmission lines, and control systems delivering electricity across regions, the energy transition requires a more integrated approach: one that recognizes the interplay between retail, distribution, and transmission operations. 

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Georgia Power proves why T&D can't be siloed

March 26 | 10:00-10:50 AM | C147/154

This presentation will take a deep dive into how Georgia Power held meetings statewide to collaborate with all transmission and distribution departments in their respective regions to better coordinate large projects around the state and to manage upcoming growth challenges.

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UU210: Cybersecurity for transmission and distribution systems

March 24 | 8:00 AM-12:00 PM | C2

This course will introduce cybersecurity to attendees and cover core topics to protect utility T&D systems and enhance cybersecurity beyond NERC CIP compliance. It will also include Security by Design recommendations for projects, including new greenfield installations.

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Bulk power educational opportunities

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8:00 AM
  1. C2
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Bulk Power
    • Cybersecurity
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
1:00 PM
  1. C148
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Grid Modernization
    • Policy and Regulation
    • Bulk Power
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  2. C142
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Bulk Power
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • DERMS
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  3. C2
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Bulk Power
    • Cybersecurity
    • Detection and Prevention
     This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still ...
1:00 PM
  1. C143/ 149
    50 mins
    • System Planning
    • Policy and Regulation
    • Bulk Power
    • Virtual Power Plants
    The demand for cleaner electric energy grows each year with the electrification of data storage, mobility, space conditioning, vertical agriculture, and industrial processes. Some say that America wil ...
2:00 PM
  1. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    • Bulk Power
    • Workforce
    The electric power industry is undergoing rapid transformation driven by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and the increasing integration of renewable energy sources. As these changes un ...
  2. C143/ 149
    50 mins
    • Policy and Regulation
    • Bulk Power
    Every election presents potential changes in the federal and state energy landscape. In this session, panelists will dive into the dynamic world of energy and grid policy and regulation following the ...
3:00 PM
  1. C4
    50 mins
    • Bulk Power
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Asset Management
    Evergy, a regulated electric utility that serves more than 1.6 million customers in Kansas and Missouri, partnered with eSmart Systems for a 3-year virtual AI-assisted inspection program of 9000+ mile ...
  2. C2
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Bulk Power
    Several lessons were learned from the post-storm analysis of the impact of the 2021 Winter Storm Uri which had a devastating effect on Texas electricity grids. Among these lessons was the need for an ...
10:00 AM
  1. C147/ 154
    50 mins
    • Customer Engagement
    • Bulk Power
    • Workforce
    In the face of unprecedented growth experienced by Georgia Power, the importance of seamless communication and collaboration across transmission and distribution organizations cannot be overstated. As ...
11:00 AM
  1. C141
    50 mins
    • Bulk Power
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • Digital Transformation
    Distribution systems will face several key challenges over the next 10 years due to the electrification of heating and transportation, and the creation of new market structures. Alectra, a utility ser ...
3:00 PM
  1. C1
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Bulk Power
    In 2024, National Grid operationalized the largest deployment of dynamic line ratings (DLR) in the United States and the first in New York State. With the additional transmission line capacity enabled ...
  2. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    • Bulk Power
    • Workforce
    • Digital Transformation
    In 2023, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continued its path of success and excellence, achieving the highest annual revenues and operating profits in its history. DEWA also came in the to ...
  3. C141
    50 mins
    • Bulk Power
    • Cybersecurity
    As the reliance on our energy infrastructure grows, some supporting assets are rapidly aging, necessitating technological (ICS/SCADA) modernization that increasingly relies on connectivity to increase ...
  4. C143/ 149
    50 mins
    • Policy and Regulation
    • Bulk Power
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Data Centers
    AI is being used today by most major companies around the world, and electric utilities are catching up.   A safe, reliable, and affordable electric grid that delivers zero-carbon energy to an increas ...
4:00 PM
  1. C141
    50 mins
    • Bulk Power
    • Cybersecurity
    Utilities have been deploying large numbers of intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) to implement advanced automation systems. However, they are discovering the high cost of maintaining these devices. ...
10:00 AM
  1. C140
    50 mins
    • Bulk Power
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • DERMS
    Three leading G&T companies — Great River Energy, Dairyland Power, and North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives — will present their experience with DERMS deployments specific to a G&T with cooperative ...
  2. C4
    50 mins
    • Bulk Power
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Energy Storage
    While utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) can provide a variety of transmission and distribution grid services, value stacking can be difficult to implement in practice. A key challeng ...

 

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