CREA Education Calendar

2023-2024

CourseDateLocationInstructorRegistration Link
IT ConferenceMay 1-2, 2023United Power - Carbon ValleyClick here
HR ConferenceMay 1-2, 2023San Miguel Power - RidgwayVariousClick here
Supervisory Solutions - West SlopeMay 2-3, 2023Delta-Montrose ElectricPeak SolutionsClick here
Work Order Procedures - East SlopeMay 8-9, 2023CREATerri WallisClick here
Webinar: Overview of Double Circuit DesignMay 9, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Work Order Procedures - West SlopeMay 10-11, 2023Delta-Montrose ElectricTerri WallisClick here
Mechanics ConferenceJune 6-8, 2023Poudre Valley REAClick here
Webinar: Mitigation of Animal Caused OutagesJune 13, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Line Design & Staking Level 3June 26-29, 2023CREAHi-Line EngineeringCANCELLED
Webinar: Fire Mitigation for Distribution LinesJuly 11, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
CREA Safety & Loss Control SeminarJuly 18-19, 2023Embassy Suites Colorado SpringsClick here
Webinar: Three-Phase, Pad-Mounted TransformersAugust 8, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Principles of Leadership - Part 1August 8-10, 2023CREAPeak SolutionsClick here
Accountants ConferenceAugust 21-23, 2023Gunnison County ElectricClick here
CFC Director TrainingAugust 28-29, 2023Westin Riverfront AvonClick here
Webinar: Harmonics and Effect on Power QualitySeptember 12, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Principles of Leadership - Part 2September 12-14, 2023SDCEAPeak SolutionsClick here
Rocky Mountain Utility ExchangeSeptember 25-28, 2023The Hythe VailClick here
Webinar: Overhead Conductor CharacteristicsOctober 10, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Grounding - Personal Protective Grounding & Shock Hazards RecognitionOctober 23, 2023Grand Valley Power, Grand Junction, COGary ZevenbergenClick here
Grounding - Personal Protective Grounding & Shock Hazards RecognitionOctober 25, 2023K.C. Electric, Stratton, COGary ZevenbergenClick here
Grounding - Personal Protective Grounding & Shock Hazards RecognitionOctober 26, 2023Mountain View Electric, Falcon, COGary ZevenbergenClick here
CREA Energy Innovations Summit & Fall MeetingOctober 28-31, 2023Westin WestminsterClick here
Director Course: 2640 Financial Decision-MakingOctober 28, 2023Westin WestminsterJohn PenryClick here
Director Course: 979.1 ESG and the Cooperative DifferenceOctober 29, 2023Westin WestminsterJohn Penry & Kevin SumpClick here
Webinar: Designing Underground for New SubdivisionsNovember 14, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Principles of Leadership - Part 3November 14-16, 2023Poudre Valley REAPeak SolutionsClick here
Webinar: Interconnection of Distributed GenerationDecember 12, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
CREA Annual MeetingFebruary 1-3, 2024Grand Hyatt DenverRegistration Pending
Director Course: The Road to Resiliency: A Director’s ResponsibilityFebruary 2, 2024Grand Hyatt DenverMary McLaury & Lou GreenRegistration Pending
Director Course 2600: Director Duties & LiabilitiesFebruary 3, 2024Grand Hyatt DenverBryan SingletaryRegistration Pending
Line Design & Staking Level 1February 5-8, 2024CREAHi-Line EngineeringClick here
Line Design & Staking Level 2February 26-29, 2024CREAHi-Line EngineeringClick here
Line Design & Staking Level 3March 18-21, 2024CREAHi-Line EngineeringClick here
O&E ConferenceMarch 25-27, 2024Monte Vista, CORegistration Pending
Mechanics ConferenceJune 11-13, 2024Holy Cross EnergyRegistration Pending
Youth TourJune 17-23, 2024Denver & Washington, D.C.Registration Pending
Youth Leadership CampJuly 13-18, 2024Steamboat Springs, CORegistration Pending
Energy Innovations Summit & Fall MeetingOctober 26-29, 2024Westin WestminsterRegistration Pending
Director Course 2610: Understanding the Electric BusinessOctober 26, 2024Westin WestminsterBryan SingletaryRegistration Pending
Director Course 973: Moving the Fence: A Guide to Shared Services, System Mergers, and Territorial AquisitionOctober 27, 2024Westin WestminsterKevin Slump & Joe SlaterRegistration Pending

Online education programs for the electric power industry can be found through the Energy Providers Coalition for Education (EPCE). Their courses are developed by industry, for industry. EPCE and partners like Bismarck State College offer courses and certificates in electric power technology, electric transmission systems technology, power plant technology, energy services & renewable technician, engineering, cybersecurity and more. If your co-op is a member of NRECA you will receive a tuition discount. Find more details on the EPCI website.