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November 25th, 2019

Electricity Sector Trends and the Role of the Kentucky Public Service Commission

Speaker: Talina Mathews, Commissioner, Kentucky Public Service Commission

Credit: 1.0 PDH

Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: University of Kentucky, WT Young Library Auditorium (parking information)

Abstract: The Kentucky Public Service Commission is a three-member administrative body with quasi-legislative and quasi-judicial duties and powers regulating more than 1,100 utilities. Its mission is to foster the provision of safe and reliable service at a reasonable price to the customers of jurisdictional utilities while providing the financial stability by setting fair and just rates, and supporting their operational competence by overseeing regulated activities. Learn more about the “science and art” of how the PSC performs its regulatory functions, including how the PSC staff and Commissioners stay abreast of technological, economic, and social forces affecting the utility sectors. With special emphasis on electric utilities, this seminar will also provide an overview of wholesale electricity markets; challenges facing utilities amid regulatory change and uncertainty; and the ratemaking process.

Bio: Talina R. Mathews, Ph.D., was appointed to the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) by Gov. Matthew Bevin on July 3, 2017. Her term expires June 30, 2021.

Immediately prior to her appointment as commissioner, Dr. Mathews was the executive director of the PSC. She had previously served the PSC as a policy advisor and as staff economist. Commissioner Mathews also has served Kentucky as an economist in the state Office of Energy Policy, as executive director of the Governor’s Office of Energy Policy, and in the Department for Energy Development and Independence as director of the Division of Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution.

In addition to nearly two decades of government service, Commissioner Mathews has worked in the private sector with an engineering consulting firm and served as the director of member services and advocacy at the Organization of MISO States. She has held several adjunct teaching positions in economics and public policy.

Commissioner Mathews is a member of the National Association of Utility Regulatory Commissioners (NARUC) and serves on its board of directors, as co-vice chair of the Committee on Electricity, and as a member of the Committee on Critical Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Clean Coal and Carbon Management. She is president of the Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, president of the Organization of PJM States, a member of the Board of Directors of the Organization of MISO States, and a member of the Mid-Atlantic Conference of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners. Commissioner Mathews serves on the advisory board of the Financial Research Institute at the University of Missouri and the advisory council of the Center for Public Utilities at New Mexico State University.

Commissioner Mathews earned a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Arts in economics from the University of Kentucky. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics and mathematics from Berea College.


October 8th, 2019

Workshop on the National Electric Code 2020 (NEC)

Keith Waters Instructor: Keith Waters, Industry Standards Manager

                    Schneider Electric USA

 Credit: 4.0 PDH

 Fee: $99

Time: 8:00am - 1:30pm

 Location: University of Kentucky, Boone Center (Parking and Directions)

Abstract: The National Electric Code workshop will outline the upcoming changes to the 2020 edition of NFPA 70 NEC©. The update process included 3730 public inputs, 1930 public comments, deleted/added articles, 18 code making panels. The workshop will review the changes and allow for discussion on how those changes will affect the Commonwealth of Kentucky along with other states. The changes made to the NEC© cross all segments of the electrical installations.

Bio: Keith is an Industry Standards Manager for Schneider Electric USA and is based in Lexington, Kentucky. He is responsible for overcurrent protective device and automation/control product standards, installation codes, enforcement, and holds BSEE degree from the University of Kentucky. Keith is also engaged in applying codes and standards addressing energy efficiency & sustainability. He also participates in the Power & Energy Institute of Kentucky’s Industry Advisory Council. Keith is a licensed Professional Engineer and a Certified Energy Manager. Keith has been an employee of Schneider Electric for 33 years as a Product Application Engineer, Proposal Development Engineer, Price Manager, Merchandise Marketing Manager and Multiple Business Development positions including Strategic & Global Account Management as well as managing several strategic segment engineering teams. Keith frequently speaks on various energy efficiency, sustainability, product application, and code compliance topics. He is a member of numerous industry technical committees. Keith is a NEMA representative to NEC Code Making Panel 11. He has published articles on Energy Management and Electrical Controls.


The Kentucky Governor's Conference on Energy and the Environment

September 20th 2019

On September 20, 2019 the Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky (PEIK) will be represented at the Kentucky Governor’s Conference on Energy and the Environment at the Lexington Convention Center by Dr. Dan M. Ionel, ECE Professor, L. Stanley Pigman Chair in Power and Director of PEIK, and Jason Souders, PEIK/KIAC/FEEDER Coordinator. PEIK will again have an exhibition booth providing information on the program’s education, outreach and research activities and facilitating engaging discussions with attendees, current and prospective supporters. The materials on display will report on last year's main achievements, including: new faculty, graduate students, and awards, record number of PEIK undergraduate certificates, latest research projects sponsored by DOE and NSF and directly by industry and utilities.

As per the event organizers, the Governor's Conference brings together some of the nation's and state's top minds in the energy and environment arenas. The conference sessions reflect current issues affecting energy development and environmental stewardship in Kentucky.


Integrated Resource Planning at Tennesse Valley Authority 

April 24th 2019

Amy Henry, Sr. Manager, Enterprise Relations and Strategic Partnerships - Tennessee Valley Authority

Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: White Hall Classroom Building -Room 122 (parking in South Limestone Garage PS #5)

Abstract: TVA is currently developing its 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) through a process that involves wide participation and engagement inclusive of stakeholders, experts, and the public. The IRP provides long-term direction on how TVA can best meet future demand for electric power and shapes how TVA provides low-cost, reliable electricity; supports environmental stewardship; and fosters economic development in the Tennessee Valley for the next 20 years. TVA is updating its 2015 IRP due to continuing changes in the utility industry. Such changes include abundant, lower-cost natural gas, decreased cost of renewable generation, and increased focus on energy conservation efforts. The PEIK seminar presentation will discuss the current draft IRP, which has been released for public review. 

Bio: Amy manages TVA’s Enterprise Relations & Strategic Partnerships team, which is responsible for strategic engagement of stakeholders around various issues including TVA’s energy resources, energy efficiency, distributed generation, natural resource stewardship, and other key issues.  Amy and her team work to build mutual understanding with stakeholders, enhance relationships, and align programs with stakeholder needs.  She facilitates the engagement of TVA’s Federal Advisory Councils, the Regional Resource Stewardship Council and The Regional Energy Resource Council.  Engaging stakeholders in TVA’s Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) process is one of her key efforts in 2018-2019.  She is also responsible for working with organizations as TVA further develops partnerships with innovation centers and companies in the Valley. 

Previously, Amy worked in TVA’s Environmental Compliance organization.  For three years, she led TVA’s policy and practice for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which requires TVA to assess environmental impacts of proposed projects.  In that role, she led environmental analyses for a wide variety of projects supporting TVA’s broad mission of Energy, Environment, and Economic Development.   

Prior to joining TVA in 2009, Amy worked for BHE Environmental Inc., where she consulted on environmental impact assessments, endangered species surveys, and land management planning.  She holds a BS degree in Biology from Wake Forest University (North Carolina), and an MS degree in Zoology and Wildlife Science from Auburn University (Alabama). 

The Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky is pleased to continue its seminar series* regarding energy issues on the University of Kentucky campus. There are also opportunities to participate in online seminars. Details will be provided as they become available. Please join us. All faculty, students, staff, and visitors are welcome.

*Each seminar is worth one Professional Development Hour (PDH) for industry and professional participants. Participants wanting to receive certificates for Professional Development Hours should sign in on the request form at the seminar.


UK Solar Car Team Open House

April 13th 2019

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

LocationCats Den

The University of Kentucky Solar Car Team is 20-years old. To celebrate, the team is hosting an open house April 13, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., at the Cats Den inside the Bill Gatton Student Center. Refreshments will be served.

The team’s current car, Gato del Sol VI, will be present, as will former iterations of the car, Gato del Sol IV and V. Solar Car Team memorabilia will be on display and T-shirts will be available for sale.

In addition to remarks from current team members and UK Engineering faculty, former team member Nick Such will share reflections from his days on the team. Such is co-founder of Awesome Inc in Lexington. The public is welcome to attend. The link to RSVP is available here.

Launched in 1999, the UK Solar Car Team is just the eighth team nationally to reach the 20-year milestone. It began racing competitively in 2003.

The team achieved significant success from 2008-2010. In 2008, it completed the American Solar Challenge (ASC) road course for the first time in its history. The trek took team members at Gato del Sol III from Plano, Texas to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In 2009, finished second in the Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP); and in 2010, it not only competed in FSGP, but also completed the ASC road course—this time from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma to Naperville, Illinois—finishing ninth. In 2011, the team had the unique experience of competing in FSGP at historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

This July, The UK Solar Car Team will take Gato del Sol VI to FSGP at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. 


Renewable Energy Large Variable Speed Generators - European Trends

March, 27th 2019

Dr. Ion Boldea, IEEE Life Fellow

Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: White Hall Classroom Building -Room 122 (parking in South Limestone Garage PS #5)

Abstract: This seminar presents a panoramic view of various renewable energy large power variable speed electric generator designs and their control in hydro and wind energy conversion, especially in Europe. With hydropower currently being the largest renewable source for electric power generation, this work explores the benefits of integrating variable speed generators such as Doubly Fed Induction Generators (DFIG), Cage Rotor Induction Generators (CRIG) and Permanent Magnet Synchronous generator (PMSG) in such systems.

Bio: Dr. Ion Boldea is a Professor at University Politehnica of Timisoara, Romania, a member of the Romanian Academy, and a Life Fellow of IEEE. Since 1973, when he was a Senior Fulbright Scholar at University of Kentucky, he has returned more than 15 times as a Visiting Professor, spending more than 5 years altogether in Lexington. He has also been a Visiting Professor at Oregon State University, University of Manchester and University of Glasgow in Britain, and Aalborg University in Denmark. In 1977, Professor Boldea was part of the original team who established at UK under the leadership of Professor Nasar the Electric Power Components and Systems Journal, now part of the Taylor and Francis collection. He is the director and founder since 2001 of the internet-only international “Journal of Electrical Engineering” and served as General Chairman of the biannual IEEE sponsored International Conference OPTIM in between 1996 and 2010. Professor Boldea published on topics of rotating and linear motion electric machine design and controls more than 200 papers, including 6 that received IEEE best paper awards, and 18 books in USA and the United Kingdom. He has been consulting, lecturing, giving keynote addresses, and holding intensive courses in USA, Europe and Asia for the last 25 years. He has been an IEEE-IAS Distinguished Lecturer since 2008 and lectured in this capacity in USA, Denmark, Italy, and Brazil. He is the recipient of the IEEE 2015 Nikola Tesla Award. 

This Seminar is presented in partnership with the IEEE Power and Energy Society, Lexington Chapter

The Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky is pleased to continue its seminar series* regarding energy issues on the University of Kentucky campus. There are also opportunities to participate in online seminars. Details will be provided as they become available. Please join us. All faculty, students, staff, and visitors are welcome.

*Each seminar is worth one Professional Development Hour (PDH) for industry and professional participants. Participants wanting to receive certificates for Professional Development Hours should sign in on the request form at the seminar.


Past online seminars:

SPEAKER & AFFILIATION TITLE & ABSTRACT SEMINAR
INFO
Mr. Huangjie Gong
University of Kentucky                      
A Computational and Experimental Study for Low-cost Low-income Near Net-Zero Energy Residences Apr 12, 2019
2:00PM 
HEC-356
Mr. Michael Angelo
University of Hawaii
Assessing how Residential Utility Customers are Incentivized to Purchase Residential PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems Under Different Energy Policy Incentives in Hawaii Mar 29, 2019
2:00PM 
HEC-356
Dr. Toru Namerikawa
Keio University
Reach Set-based Attack Resilient State Estimation Mar 15, 2019
11:00 AM 
HEC-356
Dr. Mads Almassalkhi
University of Vermont
Real-time, scalable coordination of flexible demand with packetized energy management Mar 1, 2019
2:00PM 
HEC-356
Dr. Mohammad Shahidehpour
Illinois Institute of Technology
Distributed Power Systems Feb 25, 2019
11:00 AM 
HEC-101
Jianhui Wang
Southern Methodist University
Grid Modernization: Challenges, Opportunities, and Solutions Jan 18, 2019
11:00AM 
HEC-101A
Mr. Seun Akeyo
University of Kentucky
Energy Storage Integration Evaluation with Results from a 10MW PV and 1MW/2MWh Battery Experimental Facility Nov 16, 2018
2:00PM 
HEC 356

STUDENT EVENT - Organized by the UK Energy Club

November 30th 2018

Electricity in Kentucky and Lessons Learned from Operating Kentucky's Largest Solar Facility

Aron Patrick, Manager of Technology and Analysis, LG&E/KU

Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Location: Gatton Student Center, Room 331

The University Energy Club is presenting its first annual Fall seminar with guest speaker Aron Patrick, Manager of Technology and Analysis at LG&E and KU.


Engineering Innovation and Recent Developments at LG&E and KU

November 5th 2018

Lonnie Bellar, Chief Operating Officer, LG&E and KU
Credit: 1.0 PDH
Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Location: WT Young Library Auditorium on UK’s campus (parking info)

Bio: Lonnie Bellar was named to his current position in March 2018. He has over 30 years of experience in the electric and natural gas utility industry.

Bellar joined Kentucky Utilities in 1987 as an electrical engineer. He held several engineering roles in the transmission and generation areas leading up to a position managing the generation planning function. Bellar was promoted to Director of Generation Services in 2000 and subsequently served as General Manager of LG&E’s Cane Run and Ohio Falls generating stations, Director of Financial Planning and Controlling, Director of Transmission, Vice President of State Regulation and Rates and Vice President of Gas Distribution and Senior Vice President Operations.

In his current position, Bellar is responsible for all operations areas including generation, energy supply and analysis, electric distribution and transmission, gas distribution and storage, safety, environmental and customer service.

Bellar participated in a dual-degree program receiving a bachelor’s degree in engineering arts from Georgetown College and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Kentucky. He completed various management and executive training courses sponsored by the E.ON Academy.   He also has completed executive education courses at the Harvard Business School and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.

Bellar is currently a chair of the company’s Power of One charitable giving campaign, which supports United Way, Crusade for Children and Fund for the Arts organizations. Bellar is a board member of Electric Energy Inc. and Ohio Valley Electric Corporation. He serves on the board of directors for the American Gas Association and Southern Gas Association, along with representation on various AGA and SGA working committees and groups. He also participates on the Greater Louisville, Inc. – board of directors, executive committee and committee membership and the University of Kentucky Engineering School dean’s advisory council.


The Kentucky Governor’s Conference on Energy and the Environment

October 11th, 2018

On October 11 and 12, 2018 the Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky (PEIK) will be represented at the Kentucky Governor’s Conference on Energy and the Environment at the Lexington Convention Center by Dr. Donald Colliver, Professor of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, and Director of KIAC, and Jason Souders, PEIK/KIAC/FEEDER Coordinator. PEIK will again have an exhibition booth providing information on the program’s education, outreach and research activities and facilitating engaging discussions with attendees, current and prospective supporters.

As per the event organizers, the Kentucky Governor’s Conference is bringing together some of the state’s top minds in the energy and environment arenas. Some will be speakers and presenters, other will be there to participate and network. Sessions will look at how we can make wise choices about the energy we use on a daily basis, how we safeguard the environment now and for future generations while enabling growth, and how an aging water infrastructure and legacy of waste dumps throughout the Commonwealth are presenting funding challenges. 


Workshop on the National Electric Code 2017 (NEC) and NFPA 79 

October 2nd, 2018

Keith Waters Instructor: Keith Waters, Industry Standards Manager

                    Schneider Electric USA

 Credit: 4.0 PDH (NEC)

             2.00 PDH (NFPA 79)

 Fee: $99 NEC only (lunch provided) 

         $49 NFPA 79 only

         $145 NEC and NFPA 79 (lunch provided) 

Time: 8:00am - 3:30pm

          NEC (8:00am - Noon)

          NFPA 79 (1:00 to 3:30pm)

Location: University of Kentucky, Boone Center (Parking and Directions)

Abstract: The 2017 National Electric Code workshop will outline updates to the national electric code for 2017. The update process included 4002 public inputs, 1513 public comments, 5 new articles, 19 code making panels.  The workshop will review the changes and allow for discussion on current activities involving the 2020 NEC.

The 2018 NFPA 79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery workshop will outline how to comply with this standard, new requirements for 2018, and the differences between North American and other safety systems.  You will also learn where to find additional resources to help expand your understanding of these requirements.  A discussion on the statutory requirement to meet this standard for projects installed within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Bio: Keith is an Industry Standards Manager for Schneider Electric USA and is based in Lexington, Kentucky. He is responsible for overcurrent protective device and automation/control product standards, installation codes, enforcement, and holds BSEE degree from the University of Kentucky.  Keith is also engaged in applying codes and standards addressing energy efficiency & sustainability.  He also participates in the Power & Energy Institute of Kentucky’s Industry Advisory Council. Keith is a licensed Professional Engineer and a Certified Energy Manager.  Keith has been an employee of Schneider Electric for 32 years as a Product Application Engineer, Proposal Development Engineer, Price Manager, Merchandise Marketing Manager and Multiple Business Development positions including Strategic & Global Account Management as well as managing several strategic segment engineering teams.  Keith frequently speaks on various energy efficiency, sustainability, product application, and code compliance topics.  He is a member of numerous industry technical committees. Keith is a NEMA representative to NEC Code Making Panel 11. He has published articles on Energy Management and Electrical Controls.

This workshop will present the NEC and NFPA 79 workshops and include lunch from 12-1pm. Attendees may register for NEC and NFPA 79 individually or both workshops. Note that lunch is provided and included in the registration fees for the NEC portion and full day only. 

Click here to register!


HVDC Power Transmission and its Future Role for Renewable Energy Generation Development in Europe

April 18th, 2018

Dr. Ion Boldea

Credit: 1.0 PDH

Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm

Location: Whitehall Classroom Building – CB 102 (Parking South Limestone Garage)

Bio: Dr. Ion Boldea is a Professor at University Politehnica of Timisoara, Romania, a member of the Romanian Academy, and a Life Fellow of IEEE. Since 1973, when he was a Senior Fulbright Scholar at University of Kentucky, he has returned to Lexington more than 15 times as a Visiting Professor and spent here more than 5 years altogether. He has also been a Visiting Professor at Oregon State University, University of Manchester and University of Glasgow in Britain, and Alborg University in Denmark. In 1977, Professor Boldea was part of the original team who established at UK under the leadership of Professor Nasar the Electric Power Components and Systems Journal, now part of the Taylor and Francis collection. He is the director and founder since 2001 of the internet-only international “Journal of Electrical Engineering”, www.jee.ro, and served as General Chairman of the biannual IEEE sponsored International Conference OPTIM in between 1996 and 2010, www.info-optim.ro. Professor Boldea published extensively in linear and rotary motion electric machines design and controls, more than 200 papers, including 6 that received IEEE best paper awards, and 18 books in USA and the United Kingdom. He has been consulting, lecturing, giving keynote addresses, and holding intensive courses in USA, Europe and Asia for the last 25 years. He has been an IEEE-IAS Distinguished Lecturer since 2008 and lectured in this capacity in USA, Denmark, Italy, and Brazil. He is the recipient of the IEEE 2015 Nikola Tesla Award.

Abstract: 

High and medium voltage DC power transmission is reviving with new power electronics technologies. Its multiple advantages over the legacy AC power transmission system, especially for new applications for distributed energy generation with very high penetration of renewables will be discussed. The presentation covers principles, fundamental structures, components and systems and includes examples of recent developments, especially in Europe.

This seminar is presented in partnership with the IEEE Power and Energy Society, Lexington Chapter


History of rural electrification in Kentucky and East Kentucky Power Cooperative

April 4, 2018

Denver York – Senior Vice President of Power Delivery and System Operations

Credit: 1.0 PDH

Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm

Location: Kincaid Auditorium (Room 111), Gatton College of Business and Economics

Bio: Denver York oversees the operations of EKPC’s portion of the Eastern Transmission Interconnection. His areas of responsibility include Transmission Planning, Design and Construction, Operations, Maintenance and supporting functions.

Mr. York is a registered professional engineer. Prior to joining EKPC, he worked as an Engineer at Harris Corp. in Palm Bay, Fla. He holds a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech and a masters degree in Business Administration from Easter Kentucky University.

Abstract: 

The seminar will include an overview of the resources, history, and activities of the East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC), which provides service to half a million homes and businesses in 87 Kentucky counties. The presentation of the utility’s capabilities will cover the power plants and generation methods, including the H.L. Spurlock Station located near Maysville and John Sherman Cooper Station located near Somerset. Details about EKPC’s transmission planning, operations, and maintenance will be discussed, including substation layout and analysis. The presentation will conclude with a brief overview of the new Cooperative Solar Farm One. Operated by EKPC, it is one of the largest solar projects in Kentucky, producing 8.5 megawatts with 32,000 solar panels.

This seminar is presented in partnership with the IEEE Power and Energy Society, Lexington Chapter.

November 27th, 2017

Improving Performance of Water Heaters and Purifiers via Sensors and Electronic Controls and the Use of Thermal Storage to Stabilize the Electric Grid

Dr. Robert Heideman, Senior Vice President – Chief Technology Officer, A.O. Smith Corporation, Milwaukee, WI

Credit: 1.0 PDH

Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm

Location: WT Young Library Auditorium on UK’s campus (parking info)

 

Bio: Dr. Bob Heideman was named Senior Vice President – Chief Technology Officer at A. O. Smith in December 2010. He had served as Vice President of the Milwaukee-based research and engineering facility since February 2008. The Corporate Technology Center consists of technology platforms that concentrate on advanced concepts and emerging technologies supporting the long-term product development strategies of the company. Bob joined A. O. Smith Corporation in 1994 as a Project Engineer at Corporate Technology. In that role, he worked on a wide range of projects for a number of the company’s operating units. He returned to A. O. Smith in 2002 as a Section Manager, responsible for the Metallurgy and Prototyping Group. In 2005, he was promoted to Director-Materials and Processes at Corporate Technology. Bob holds a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering and a bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.

Abstract: The seminar will share from the experiences of the A.O. Smith Corporation, a S&P 500 company and a world leading manufacturer of water heating and purification equipment. The world-wide increased need for hot and clean water will be discussed in the introduction along with a brief review of the company’s historic evolution from a Milwaukee, WI based diversified manufacturer, to a specialized global water technology/manufacturing company. Advanced technologies developed for energy efficiency and for meeting the specifics of the diverse major regions around the world will be exemplified. The final portion of the seminar will emphasize the sensors and electronic controls being developed at the A.O. Smith Corporate Technology Center in Milwaukee to enhance the efficiency and performance of water heaters and purifiers. In addition, the use of water heaters, including CHP devices, to store energy and balance the electric grid will be discussed.

This seminar is presented in partnership with the IEEE Power and Energy Society, Lexington Chapter.

October 19th-20th, 2017

The Kentucky Governor’s Conference on Energy and the Environment

On October 19 and 20, 2017 the Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky (PEIK) will be represented at the Kentucky Governor’s Conference on Energy and the Environment at the Lexington Convention Center by Dr. Dan M. Ionel, Professor of Electrical Engineering and L. Stanley Pigman Chair in Power, and the current Director of PEIK, Dr. Donald Colliver, Professor of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, and Director of KIAC, and Jason Souders, PEIK/KIAC/FEEDER Coordinator. PEIK will have an exhibition booth providing information on the program’s education, outreach and research activities and facilitating engaging discussions with attendees, current and prospective supporters.

As per the event organizers, the Kentucky Governor’s Conference is bringing together some of the state’s top minds in the energy and environment arenas. Some will be speakers and presenters, other will be there to participate and network. Sessions will look at how we can make wise choices about the energy we use on a daily basis, how we safeguard the environment now and for future generations while enabling growth, and how an aging water infrastructure and legacy of waste dumps throughout the Commonwealth are presenting funding challenges.

October 23rd, 2017

Global Energy: Market Trends and Outlook

Paula M. Guletsky, P.E., Vice President, Sargent & Lundy L.L.C.

Credit: 1.0 PDH

Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm

Location: WT Young Library Auditorium on UK’s campus (parking info)

Bio: Ms. Guletsky is a Vice President and Project Director at Sargent & Lundy L.L.C. which is one of the leading architect engineering firms in the country. Sargent & Lundy is a 126 year old privately held business that specializes in the design of power generation and transmission systems. Ms. Guletsky is a chemical engineering graduate from the University of Kentucky.  She has served in the power industry for 35 years. Her areas of expertise include: air pollution control, project management and strategic business planning.

Abstract: The next 25 years will see a radical change in the energy market across the globe. New power demand in developing countries, natural gas reserve capacity, and developments in renewable energy and storage will all contribute to the changes ahead. Join us as we review the near and long term projections for electricity growth and discuss how the U.S. is adapting to this changing market.

This seminar is presented in partnership with the IEEE Power and Energy Society, Lexington Chapter.

April 12, 2017

Engineering and Innovation at LG&E and KU

SVP Operations 2017

Lonnie Bellar, Senior Vice President Operations

Credit: 1.0 PDH

Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm

Location: WT Young Library Auditorium on UK’s campus (parking info)

Topics: Energy and power, generation, energy supply and analysis, electric distribution and transmission, gas distribution and storage

 

Bio: Mr.Lonnie Bellar is the Senior Vice President of Operations for LG&E and KU. He is responsible for all operations areas including generation, energy supply and analysis, electric distribution and transmission, gas distribution and storage, and customer service. Mr. Bellar joined Kentucky Utilities in 1987 as an electrical engineer and worked in technical and management roles, including more recently: Director of Generation Services, General Manager of LG&E’s Cane Run and Ohio Falls generating stations, Director of Financial Planning and Controlling, Director of Transmission, Vice President of State Regulation and Rates, and Vice President of Gas Distribution. Mr. Bellar participated in a dual-degree program receiving a bachelor’s degree in engineering arts from Georgetown College and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Kentucky.

Abstract: The seminar will include an overview of the resources, history, and activities of LG&E/KU, which provides service to 1.3 million customers in Kentucky and Virginia. The presentation of the utility’s capabilities will cover well established facilities as well as recent advancements in the automation of electric power distribution. One section will discuss the benefits of solar power and will introduce the main technical specifications of Kentucky’s largest solar PV facility recently developed by LG&E/KU on its E. W. Brown site. The final part of the presentation will outline opportunities for students to become involved in the LG&E/KU engineering co-op program and potential engineering career paths.

This seminar is presented in partnership with the IEEE Power and Energy Society, Lexington Chapter.

February 28, 2017

Workshop on the National Electric Code (NEC) 2017

Manche2Alan Manche, P.E. , Vice President External Affairs, Schneider Electric

Fee: $99

Credit: 4.0 PDHs

Time: 8:00 am-12:00 pm

Topics: Industry standards, installation codes, and enforcement will be covered.

Bio: Alan Manche, an employee at Schneider Electric for 20 years, is responsible for leading company activities relative to product standards, installation codes, and enforcement. His background in product design, certification, and industry standards afforded him many hours in Schneider Electric testing labs reviewing product performance characteristics, and conformity assessment. He has been involved in the National Fire Protection Association, National Electric Manufacturers Association, National Electric Code, and Underwriters Laboratories. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MBA.

Outline: The 2017 National Electric Code workshop will outline updates to the national electric code for 2017. The update process included 4002 public inputs, 1513 public comments, 5 new articles, 19 code making panels, NFPA Annual Meeting in June of 2016, and Issuance by Standards Council, Effective Date, and Available for Adoption in August 2016.

For more information contact Jason Souders. Lunch will be provided immediately following.


This seminar is presented in partnership with the IEEE Power and Energy Society, Lexington Chapter.

 

October, 24, 2016

Inauguration of the SPARK Computational Lab

Time: 10:00-12:30pm

Location: Woodward Hall, 3rd Floor, Gatton College of Business and Economics, University of Kentucky Campus

The morning session will include national and regional leaders, opening remarks by Secretary of Energy Snavely, keynote speeches by Directors from technology leading companies, ANSYS and RTDS, unveiling of the PEIK Partner and Sponsor Plaque with Dean Holloway, PEIK Board, industrial and utility key representatives.

The lunch session will feature the official inauguration of the SPARK computational lab with Philanthropist L. Stanley Pigman and L. Stanley Pigman Chair in Power, Dr. Dan M. Ionel.

October 24th, 2016

The Impacts of the US Shale Revolution

Greg Harper, President, Gas Pipelines & Processing, Enbridge, INC.

Time: 2:00-2:50 pm

Location: WT Young Library Auditorium on UK’s campus (parking info)

Bio: Mr. Harper, appointed President of Gas Pipelines and Processing on Jan. 30, 2014, has spent his entire career in the energy sector. As the head of Enbridge’s natural gas business, Mr. Harper brings deep and proven operational, commercial, and developmental experience, thanks to an extensive background in the natural gas industry. Based in Houston, Mr. Harper joined Enbridge from Southwest Energy, where he served as Senior Vice President, Midstream, and also held senior leadership positions with CenterPoint Energy, Spectra Energy and Duke Energy. In 2013, he served as Chairman of the Board of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA). A native of Owensboro, Ky., Mr. Harper is actively involved in community service, including educational, industry, professional, and arts organizations; he serves on the Board of the University of Houston’s Bauer School of Business and is also immediate past Chairman of the board of directors of Theatre Under the Stars. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Kentucky, as well as a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Houston.

All faculty, staff, students, and visitors are invited to attend.

Friday, September 16, 2016

From Solar Cars to the Industrial Development of Axial Flux Electric Motor Technology

Dr. Greg Heins, Head of Research and Development, Regal Beloit Corporation, Asia Pacific

Time: 2:00-2:50 pm

Location: Chemical and Physics Building, Room 153

Bio: Dr. Greg Heins is currently the Head of Research and Development for Regal Beloit Corporation, Asia Pacific. He received the B.Eng. (Hons.) degree in mechanical engineering and the University Medal from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, in 2000 and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Australia, in 2008. Earlier in his career he worked as a Manufacturing Engineer with Robert Bosch Australia and as faculty at Charles Darwin University. In 2011 he was awarded an Australian Learning and Teaching Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. He is the holder of six patents with many other applications pending.

Flyer can be found here:PEIK Seminar Heins Sept 16 2016

All faculty, staff, students, and visitors are invited to attend.

This seminar is presented in partnership with the IEEE Power and Energy Society, Lexington Chapter.

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

The Dawn of Infotricity: Combining Electric Power and Information

William (Billy) Ray, P.E., CEO, Glasgow Electric Plant Board

Time: 2:00-2:50 pm

Location: WT Young Library Auditorium on UK’s campus (parking info)

Biography: WILLIAM J. RAY, P.E. – Billy serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Glasgow Electric Plant Board. He is closely involved in all areas of the municipally owned utility, including the implementation of radical changes to it. Under his direction, the Glasgow EPB, starting in 1988, constructed a ubiquitous broadband network throughout the community that incorporates the provision of cable television, telephone, utility telemetry, and high-speed Internet access into a new “Infotricity Utility” for the benefit of the people of Glasgow. This project has won many awards including the Energy Innovator Award from the American Public Power Association, the “Innovations in State and Local Government” award from the Ford Foundation in conjunction with Harvard University; the James H. McGraw Award from the McGraw-Hill publishing company; and once tied with Insight Communications for most innovative cable company in the annual Interop Infrastructure Awards Program from Interactive Week magazine.

In 2015 Glasgow EPB was awarded a Smart Energy Technology Grant by TVA, which has Billy and his team installing the latest array of technology available today in the hope of proving that his “infotricity” theories will indeed demonstrate that daily energy takings can be reshaped to match the output of the most efficient generation sources.

Billy has provided expert testimony before the Federal Communications Commission, the U.S. House of Representatives Telecommunications Subcommittee, the United States Senate Communications Subcommittee, the Commerce Department and others on the subjects of municipal ownership of broadband communications systems, competition in telecommunications services, and the concept of combining electric power and broadband to produce “infotricity”.

This seminar is presented in partnership with the IEEE Power and Energy Society, Lexington Chapter.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Half a Century of UK and UPT Contributions to the Theory and Technology of Electric Machines and Drives “ A Summary of Professors S. A. Nasar (UK) and I. Boldea (UPT) Groups’ Collaboration

Ion Boldea, Professor at University Politehnica of Timisoara, Romania

Time: 2:00-3:00 pm

Biography: Ion Boldea is a Professor at University Politehnica of Timisoara, Romania, a member of the Romanian Academy, and a Life Fellow of IEEE. Since 1973, when he was a Senior Fullbright Scholar at University of Kentucky, he has returned to Lexington 15 times as a Visiting Professor and spent here more than 5 years altogether. He has also been a Visiting Professor at Oregon State University, UMIST and University of Glasgow in Britain, and Alborg University in Denmark.

In 1977, Professor Boldea was part of the original team who established at UK under the leadership of Professor Nasar the Electric Power Components and Systems Journal, now part of the Taylor and Francis collection. He is the director and founder since 2001 of the internet-only international “Journal of Electrical Engineering”, www.jee.ro, and served as General Chairman of the biannual IEEE sponsored International Conference OPTIM in between 1996 and 2010, www.info-optim.ro.

Professor Boldea published extensively in linear and rotary motion electric machines design and controls, more than 200 papers, including 6 that received IEEE best paper awards, and 18 books in USA and the United Kingdom. He has been consulting, lecturing, giving keynote addresses, and holding intensive courses in USA, Europe and Asia for the last 25 years. He has been an IEEE-IAS Distinguished Lecturer since 2008 and lectured in this capacity in USA, Denmark, Italy, and Brazil. He is the recipient of the IEEE 2015 Nikola Tesla Award.

This seminar is presented in partnership with the IEEE Power and Energy Society, Lexington Chapter.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

The Future Grid and the Integration of Renewables

Ben Kroposki, Director of the Power Systems Engineering Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, Colorado

Time: 2:00-2:50 pm

Biography: Dr. Ben Kroposki is the Director of the Power Systems Engineering Center, where he leads NREL’s strategic research in the planning and operations of electrical power systems. His expertise is in the design testing and integration of renewable and distributed power systems, and he has more than 100 publications in these areas. As an IEEE Fellow, Dr. Kroposki was recognized for his leadership in renewable and distributed energy systems integration. He has served on a number of IEEE technical standards working groups and chaired IEEE 1547.4, the first international standard on microgrid design and operation. He has also served as an editor for IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, and IEEE Power & Energy Magazine. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from Virginia Tech and his Ph.D. from the Colorado School of Mines.

This seminar is presented in partnership with the IEEE Power and Energy Society, Lexington Chapter.

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

The Clean Power Plan and its Effect on Kentucky

Tom FitzGerald, Kentucky Resources Council

Time: 2:00-2:50 pm

Biography: Tom FitzGerald is an environmental attorney and is Director of the Kentucky Resources Council, a nonprofit organization focused on Kentucky’s environment and natural resources. As Director of the KRC, he informs the public about environmental issues and lobbies the Kentucky legislature. He has won several awards, including the Heinz award, the Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission “Lifetime of Service Award, the Biological Diversity Protection Award, and the “Cleaning Air Award” from the American Lung Association. In 2014 he was appointed by President Obama to serve on ORSANCO, the commission that establishes water quality standards for the Ohio River. He is an alumnus of the UK College of Law.

This seminar is presented in partnership with the IEEE Power and Energy Society, Lexington Chapter.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Fracking in Kentucky

Brandon C. Nuttall, Geologist, Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky

Time: 2:00-2:50 pm

Biography: Brandon Nuttall received a BS in Geology from Eastern Kentucky University in 1975. He joined the Kentucky Geological Survey 34 years ago where he concentrates on oil and natural gas resources, activity and development, database and GIS, and related research.

This seminar is presented in partnership with the IEEE Power and Energy Society, Lexington Chapter.