Energy Council of the Northeast

A regional association of utility companies, industry manufacturers & suppliers

Darlene Winnett, Executive DirectorEnergy Council of the NortheastP. O. Box 1029; Windham, NH 03087603 437-2577; www.ecne.org

Mission Statement

The Energy Council is an association of companies dedicated to safe,

reliable and efficient energy service.

Our mission is to develop and provide programs and services that

advance the knowledge of our members.

ECNE Full Members:

Bangor Hydro-Electric

Central Vermont Public Service

Green Mountain Power Corp.

Maine Public Service Co.

National Grid United Illuminating

Co. Unitil Service Corp. Vermont Electric

Power Co., Inc. Vermont Marble

Power Div. of OMYA, Inc.

Other Members:

Affiliate Members:

Central Maine Power Co.

NSTAR NU & PSNH 20+Municipal

Utilities

Associate Members:

Consultants Manufacturers’

Reps Equipment

Manufacturers

Strategic Objectives

Provide high quality educational programs for members & public.

To inform, to facilitate networking& partnering, and to help members understand and meet their customers’ needs.

Strategic Objectives

Advance the vocational knowledge

and professional skills of member company employees through their involvement in the Council’s committees and working groups.

Our Products & Services:

Knowledge transfer Information sharing Professional development of

members Education for targeted

constituencies Work practices, standards &

guidelines

ECNE Committees Distributed Generation Education T.F. Employee Safety Human Resources Labor Relations Leadership T.F. Meter & Revenue

Protection

Reliability & Asset Mgmt.

Standards & Specifications

Substation Equipment & Maintenance

Supply Chain Alliance Transmission &

Distribution Utility Operations

Educational Programs Leadership I & II Meter School – 3 levels Engineering & Operations Conferences Safety Awareness Arbitration & Negotiation Utility Finance NESC, Grounding, Maintenance, OSHA,

Etc.

Power Utility Institute (PUI)

Initiative sponsored by our Board Education T.F. project managers 3 year progression of courses for

new engineers Course design is modular allowing

customization

Power Utility Institute Captures expertise specific to electric

utility engineering and establish a sustainable resource of high caliber educational programming.

 PUI Courses are designed and instructed by skilled power utility engineers.

PUI Value Proposition: Instructors incorporate experiences and

applications into the course material. Courses include exercises and

homework which provide an opportunity to apply the concepts.

Courses are cost-effective and regional. Leverage pockets of expertise across

the region and create a resource for all to use.

PUI Courses Overview of the Electric System

(appropriate for many audiences) Electrical Calculations I (Tech.) Electrical Calculations II (Eng.) Protection of the Dist. System UG Dist. System Designs OH Dist. System Designs Dist. Transf. Sizing & Selection

09 Development

Power Quality Distributed Generation Asset Management Relay Protection & Communication

Current Challenge:

Enlarge our instructor pool: Recruit within existing membership Vendors/Consultants Partner with other educational

providers Explore options beyond New England

For More Information: www.ecne.org calendar of events Darlene Winnett, Executive

Directordletavec@ecne.org

Office Phone: (603) 437-2577