Friday, June 12


7:00am-8:00amContinental Breakfast

Lower Level 2 - Colorado Prefunction


7:00am-12:00pmRegistration & Help Desk

Lower Level 2 - Colorado Prefunction


8:00am-9:00amK6 - GIS User Group

Colorado G-H


8:00am-10:00amG0-QRA

Denver 3-4


8:00am-12:00pmD1- AIS Clearances and Insulation Levels

Colorado A-B


8:00am-12:00pmD6- 1527 Flexible Buswork Design in Seismically Active Area

Denver 1-2


8:00am-12:00pmE8 -Guide for Substation Physical Resilience

Colorado C-D


8:00am-12:00pmG8 - Utility Guide for Arc Flash

Denver 5-6


9:00am-10:00amK0 - GIS Subcommittee

Colorado G-H


10:00am-10:15amCoffee Break

Lower Level 2 - Colorado Prefunction


10:15am-12:00pmUsers Group Meeting

Denver 3-4
Restricted to Utilities and other Owner Operators - open discussion on various topics of interest


TECHNICAL TOURS - June 10 & 11

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2026 Denver Tech Tours Description

Tech Tour I -  National Lab of the Rockies (NLR) (formerly National Renewable Energy Lab NREL), Wed., June 10th, 1:00pm-4:30pm

Tech Tour II - Xcel Energy Substations Tour – Downtown Denver, Thur., June 11th, 1:00pm-4:00pm

SPONSORS

Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship opportunities are available and encouraged. Please contact the 2026 Annual Meeting Sponsors Chair to find out about the perks of sponsoring this event.

Host & Platinum Sponsor

Xcel Energy HOST SPONSOR

Xcel Energy is a leading energy provider, dedicated to serving millions of customers with excellence. We make energy work better for customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar — delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient and sustainable energy. We are committed to leading the clean energy transition, meeting our customers’ need for more, cleaner power, while keeping bills as low as possible. For more than 150 years, Xcel Energy has been more than Colorado’s energy provider — we have been a trusted partner supporting economic development, investing in communities and generating and delivering electricity and gas across the state. Because the people and communities we serve depend on us to power their lives.

For customer service: 800-895-4999

For members of the news media: [email protected]


AMICO Perimeter Security Platinum Sponsor

AMICO Perimeter Security’s advanced designs have set the standard for medium and high security perimeters for more than two decades. AMICO Perimeter Security offers the full range of perimeter solutions with a wide array of medium to high security designs: Anti-climb, anti-cut, ballistic, visual screening fencing, Welded Wire fencing, ANC non conductive designs fencing, Ability to upgrade an existing chain link fence, and Full range of gates and crash rated anti-vehicular barriers.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 855-552-6426


Gold Level Sponsors

ATKORE Security

Atkore's SecurKore™ perimeter security fencing provides a comprehensive tailored solution to protect critical infrastructures, including energy and utility substations. With a full inventory of products such as Allied Tube & Conduit® framework, Razor Ribbon® barbed tape, and expanded metal panels, the system offers flexibility, anti-cut/anti-climb properties, and easy installation, whether new or retrofitted over existing chain link fencing. This turn-key solution ensures resilient protection for valuable assets at substations.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 708-516-7603


Burns & McDonnell

At Burns & McDonnell, our engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists do more than plan, design and construct. With a mission unchanged since 1898 — make our clients successful — our team partners with you on the toughest challenges, constantly working to make the world an amazing place. Each professional brings an ownership mentality to projects at our 100% employee-owned firm, which has safety performance among the top 5% of AEC firms. That means we think like owners, working through each challenge until it’s resolved, meeting or exceeding our clients’ goals.

Email: [email protected]


Commonwealth Associates, Inc.

Commonwealth Associates, Inc. is a trusted engineering partner focused on strengthening the reliability and resilience of the power grid. We collaborate with utilities and energy stakeholders nationwide to solve complex challenges across renewable energy, studies and consulting, power delivery, and power generation.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (517) 788-3000


Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) specializes in delivering customized turnkey substations with both gas insulated switchgear (GIS) and STATCOMs. Our knowledgeable engineers have been participating in this meeting for the last 25 years; connect with our team at this event. MEPPI is hiring and always looking add to our talent pool. See meppijobs.com for these positions: Engineering Section Manager, Principal Sales Engineer - FACTS & HVDC, Principal System Design Engineer FACTS & HVDC, Principal Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer, Controls Engineer II, Project Engineer II


Roxtec USA

Roxtec sealing solutions offer certified protection against a variety of risks, including fire, gas, and water. Our seals come in various versions and materials to meet the specific needs of projects in shipbuilding, oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, and the manufacturing and process industries. Roxtec is the world leader within sealing solutions for cable and pipe transits.

Email: [email protected]

Phone : (918) 254-9872


Sargent & Lundy

 Founded in 1891, Sargent & Lundy is one of the world’s longest-standing full-service architect engineering firms. The firm is a global leader in power, energy, and decarbonization, delivering comprehensive project services – from consulting, design, and implementation to construction management, commissioning, and operations/maintenance – with an emphasis on quality and safety.

Email: [email protected]


Siemens Energy

Siemens Energy is a global leader in power transmission and distribution, driving toward more connected, resilient, and decarbonized energy systems. Their solutions empower robust power mobility, seamless integration of renewables and distributed energy resources, enhanced grid stability, and sustainable operation tailored for the modern substation environment.

Email: [email protected]


TorcSill Foundations, LLC

TorcSill is a specialty design-build steel foundation company headquartered in Houston, TX. TorcSill works with companies like AEP, Duke, Dominion, and other utilities, helping reduce costs and compress schedules by providing an innovative steel foundation for power-delivery applications.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (803) 610-3885


Silver Level Sponsors

BLACK & VEATCH

Black & Veatch delivers comprehensive power delivery solutions with deep expertise in substation infrastructure as the backbone of a modern, resilient grid. In 2025, we supported nearly 5,000 substation projects, with end-to-end capabilities from planning and system studies through engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), to testing and commissioning. Our solutions include air- and gas-insulated substations, high-voltage facilities and infrastructure upgrades, as well as advanced protection and control, substation automation and integration to enhance system visibility, reliability and performance to modernize the grid.

Email: [email protected]


HDR

HDR is a global, 100% employee-owned professional services company with more than 14,000 employees worldwide. HDR’s engineering expertise and support is vast - from conducting technical studies like planning, arc flash, fuse and relay coordination, capacity, routing and siting, and reliability, to designing power delivery and generation projects. It also has respected renewable energy experts working in wind, solar, battery, hydropower, and hydrogen. HDR’s multidisciplinary teams also play a key role in working with utilities beyond engineering services, providing project and program management, environmental compliance and permitting, procurement and bidding, construction observation, geographic information systems, land rights and right of way, community engagement and outreach, data acquisition, economics and statistics, and acoustics services.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (980) 422-5731


Insulation Technology Group - Lapp Insulators LLC / PPC Insulators

Insulation Technology Group (ITG) is an experienced international holding company with over 3 centuries of combined experience operating in the market segments of manufacturing HV and MV electrical porcelain insulators. The company includes three major global brands: LAPP Insulators, PPC Insulators, and Cerisol, produced in eight manufacturing plants in Europe, North America, and South America.

Email: [email protected]


nVent

nVent is a global electrical manufacturing company that connects and protects mission-critical infrastructure, from data centers to power utilities, from smart facilities to commercial buildings. We combine deep industry and application expertise, with innovative solutions. We’re driven by our purpose to build a more sustainable and electrified world.

Email: [email protected]


RCM

RCM Energy Services delivers grid infrastructure programs through integrated studies, engineering, EPC delivery, and commissioning across transmission, substations, and large-load interconnections. For over 50 years, we’ve executed across the full project lifecycle including substation design and BIM-enabled engineering, grid modernization, accelerated time-to-power, and scalable solutions for utility and high-growth energy demand.

Email: [email protected]


Substation Engineering Company

Substation Engineering Company (SECo) is a company dedicated to delivering top-tier engineering solutions for electric substation and transmission line projects. SECo’s commitment to quality is reflected in every project we undertake, ensuring that each design is meticulously crafted to meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Email – [email protected]

Phone – 610-603-5011


Bronze Level Sponsors

EnerSys

EnerSys is one of the largest Industrial Battery Manufacturers supporting Utilities and Energy Storage throughout the world. Our solutions are engineered and manufactured providing reliable back-up power and maximum service life for all applications of the Utility Industry.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (612) 751-6561


HICO AMERICA

HICO America is a trusted leader in the power industry, providing advanced power equipment and turnkey solutions that keep the grid strong, reliable, and future-ready. As the business arm of Hyosung HICO, HICO America offers expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and service for transformers, shunt reactors, STATCOM, DC solutions, transmission class breakers, medium- and high-voltage GIS, along with other critical power infrastructure.

With a growing presence across the U.S., HICO America is committed to delivering quality, innovation, and partnership—helping power the future with confidence.

Learn more here: www.hicoamerica.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (412) 787-1170


Hubbell | Burndy

Hubbell, founded in 1888, is a global manufacturer of electrical and utility solutions with more than 135 years of experience serving industrial, utility, commercial, and residential markets. Burndy, founded in 1924 and now a trusted Hubbell brand, brings over 100 years of expertise in high performance electrical connectors, grounding systems, tooling, and installation solutions used across power, industrial, and infrastructure applications worldwide.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (603) 703-1535


Kinectrics

Kinectrics, a division of BWX Technologies Inc., is a global leader in lifecycle management services for the electricity industry. With over 1,300 experts and independent facilities, we collaborate closely with customers to ensure that utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire lifecycle.

Email: [email protected]


Leidos

From grid infrastructure to data center development and industrial efficiency, Leidos delivers engineering solutions that keep energy systems running. We help utilities, developers, and industrial organizations improve reliability, manage risk, and operate safely and efficiently at scale. To learn more about our trusted expertise for energy programs and projects, please visit energy.leidos.com.

Email: [email protected]


MacLean Power Systems

MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is LEADING THE WAY™ in highly engineered solutions supporting the development, construction, maintenance, and modernization of transmission, distribution, substation, and communications infrastructure.

Through innovation, North American manufacturing, and industry-leading lead times, MPS helps utilities build stronger, safer, and more resilient infrastructure for the future.

Email – [email protected]


Southern States LLC

Founded in 1916, Southern States, LLC is a global leader in high voltage disconnect switches, gas interrupters, and advanced technologies that help protect and strengthen the electric power grid. The company delivers specialized protection and switching equipment, power electronic solutions, mobile grid resilience, high voltage sensors and automation systems and services that enhance asset protection. Backed by a robust portfolio of patented technologies, Southern States is known for its engineering expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and ability to deliver customized solutions for complex power system challenges.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (866) 394-3661


TRENWA

For over 60 years Trenwa has worked with the utility industry to design and supply durable precast concrete trench for protecting and organizing cables. Trenwa’s unique solutions provide flexibility and give our customers easy access to their cables. Our H20 rated Fibrelite lids are tough enough to withstand traffic, yet light enough for two people to lift.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (859) 781-0831


Ulteig

Founded in 1944, Ulteig has built a long-standing reputation as a trusted engineering and consulting partner to electric utilities across the United States. With decades of experience supporting transmission, distribution, substation, renewable integration, and grid modernization programs, Ulteig combines deep technical expertise with strong client relationships to help utilities safely and reliably meet the demands of unprecedented load growth and infrastructure expansion.

Email – [email protected]


WSP

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. Together they pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors. WSP is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:WSP).

Email: [email protected]


SPEAKERS

Martin Cameron Consulting Engineer, Xcel Energy

Martin Cameron is a Consulting Engineer and Chair of the FACTS Technical Committee at Xcel Energy, as well as a Senior Member of IEEE. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and a master’s degree in engineering management from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Since 2014, Martin has been deeply involved in Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) projects and has become Xcel Energy’s subject matter expert in this field. His project portfolio spans multiple states, including Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico, and currently includes major initiatives such as the Colorado Pathway project and MNEC in Minnesota.

Among his notable achievements are two Static Var Compensator (SVC) projects in New Mexico, where he led the implementation of an advanced control function between the two SVCs. This work resulted in a conference paper presented at IEEE, later published in T&D Magazine, and featured as a case study in the textbook Power Systems Analysis, Seventh Edition.

Martin also contributes to industry standards development. He serves as Secretary of the IEEE I9 Working Group (Guide for Protecting Transmission Shunt Compensators) and Vice Chair of the IEEE I2 Working Group (Guide for Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitors).


Markus Erbeldinger Director of Product Development and Engineering, AMICO Perimeter Security

Dr. Markus Erbeldinger, Ph.D., worked in the security industry for 25 plus years. Currently he is the Director of Product Development and Engineering of AMICO, a North American Perimeter Security provider of security fencing, vehicle barriers and ballistic walls. Markus has worked with many different utilities across the country. He is keenly aware of the changing needs based on regional or threat level differences. Markus is currently the subcommittee chair of the ASTM F14.50 subcommittee on security fencing and is a member of the IEEE PES Power & Energy Society Substations Committee.


Sandra Johnson SVP Transmission, Xcel Energy

Sandra Johnson is currently the Senior Vice President of Transmission at Xcel Energy. She oversees all aspects of Xcel Energy’s transmission systems across 8 states. Her teams are responsible for engineering, design, asset management, capital project execution, construction, 24/7 grid operations, and maintenance activities for transmission lines and substations. She ensures compliance with federal and state regulatory standards and supports the strategic build

out of key transmission projects within Xcel Energy’s service territories.

With extensive utility experience, Sandra has developed a strong understanding of transmission business operations, long-term growth strategies, and regulatory compliance. She has had multiple leadership roles across the transmission business throughout her tenure and prior to her current role, she served as Vice President of Transmission as well as Regional Vice President of Transmission for Xcel Energy’s Colorado operations. Additionally, Sandra previously served as the Wildfire Director where she led the Wildfire Mitigation team responsible for the first comprehensive wildfire mitigation plan. Prior to that, Sandra served as Director of Transmission Asset Management where she led all Transmission Planning, asset management, and portfolio management across Xcel Energy.

Sandra holds both a Bachelor’s of Science degree and a Master’s of Science degree in electrical engineering. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Midwest Reliability Organization and also serves as the Transmission executive on the Electric Power Research Institute’s Transmission Sector Council. Sandra is passionate about STEM programs, and she previously led the local chapter of ChickTech, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing STEM programming to high-school aged girls in Denver’s underserved communities.


Patrick Kuretich Director of Transmission Wildfire Strategy and Performance, Xcel Energy

Patrick Kuretich is currently the Director of Wildfire Strategy and Performance for Xcel Energy’s Electric Transmission and substation organization. In this role, he is responsible for coordination and performance of ongoing electric transmission wildfire programs and efforts across all of Xcel Energy’s operating territories. This also includes the development of new strategies to address wildfire risk.

Patrick has over 12 years of engineering experience in high and medium voltage substation design, distribution system engineering, Distributed Energy Resource (DER) integration, distribution reliability engineering, and wildfire mitigation. He has provided strategic direction and oversight over electric distribution and transmission wildfire mitigation plans, programs, and initiatives, including support in wildfire mitigation and additionally has supported electric distribution reliability filings and hearings in multiple states.


HOTEL RESERVATIONS

HOST HOTEL RESERVATIONS:

All meetings will take place at the host hotel, the Hilton Denver City Center, situated in the heart of downtown Denver, a block from 16th street, a popular stretch for dining, nightlife, and shopping.

The Substations Committee has contracted a block of rooms at the Hilton Denver City Center.  As always, we strongly encourage everyone who will be attending the meetings to reserve a room at the host hotel.  We do invest a great deal of time and effort in negotiating competitive rates at venues large enough to accommodate our group in anticipation of those attending our meetings benefiting from those efforts.  Not only does staying at the host hotel help you by offering proximity to the meeting areas, but the Substations Committee does have minimum room requirements it must meet to continue providing the high level of overall meeting quality people have come to expect. Proving our commitment to the host hotel also gives us leverage when negotiating for future meeting space, which benefits everyone directly by way of lower room rates at quality establishments.  Thank you for your consideration! 

Hotel Name:                         Hilton Denver City Center

Hotel Address:                      1701 California Street, Denver, CO

Group Rate:                          $269.00/night

Tax Policy:                             Group Rate is exclusive of applicable state and local sales /

room taxes, fees, and assessments currently a combined 15.75%.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS:

Although the official reservation cutoff was May 16th, rooms may still be available. Please use the reservation booking link below and if you encounter any difficulty contact our Meeting Planner

Reservation Booking Link:

Hilton Denver City Center Booking Link

 Group Name:  IEEE PES Substations Committee 2026 Annual Meeting

Call-In Reservation Number:

Toll-free number 1-800-HILTONS

HOTEL POLICIES:

  1. To guarantee a reservation, a credit card is needed at time of booking. Please note the credit card is not charged until arrival. If a guest wishes to pay in advance or by alternate means, they may do so after the reservation is booked by contacting the hotel directly. 
  2. The reservation cut-off date is Saturday, May 16th, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Mountain time.
  3. Guaranteed reservations are held until at least 6:00 a.m. the following morning, at which time the reservation is forfeited and a no-show fee equivalent to one night room and tax is charged to the method of payment on the reservation.
  4. Should guest cancel a reservation, no cancellation fee is charged and any applicable deposits refunded if notice is received prior to 6:00 p.m. 3 days prior to the arrival date, after which the credit card on file will be charged the one-night room and tax.

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