CREA Education Calendar

2022-2023

CourseDateLocationInstructorRegistration Link
Accountants ConferenceSeptember 12-14, 2022La Plata Electric, Durango, COVarious
Webinar: Stray Voltage and Swimming PoolsSeptember 13, 2022--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
NESC for CommunicationsSeptember 26, 2022La Plata ElectricHi-Line EngineeringClick here
Regulators, Reclosers, and Transformer BankingSeptember 27-28, 2022Empire ElectricHi-Line EngineeringClick here
2023 National Electric Safety Code Update - 1 DaySeptember 29, 2022Empire ElectricHi-Line EngineeringClick here
Webinar: Understanding Micro GridsOctober 11, 2022--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
CyberForce mini-Grid ExerciseOctober 11-12, 2022Tri-State G&TSkyHelmClick here
Principles of Leadership Part 3October 18-20, 2022CREAPeak SolutionsClick here
2023 National Electric Safety Code Update - 1 DayOctober 27, 2022Holy Cross EnergyHi-Line EngineeringClick here
Application & Use of the 2023 National Electric Safety Code - 2.5 DaysOctober 24-26, 2022Holy Cross EnergyHi-Line EngineeringClick here
Director Course 2620 - Board Operations & ProcessNovember 5, 2022Westin WestminsterClick here
Director Course 929.1 - Current Governance Issues in Policy DevelopmentNovember 6, 2022Westin WestminsterClick here
Energy Innovations SummitNovember 7, 2022Westin WestminsterVariousClick here
Make-Ready Considerations for Utility Fiber InstallationNovember 8-9, 2022Delta-Montrose Electric Assoc.Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Webinar: Pole Buckling PreventionNovember 15, 2022--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Regulators, Reclosers, and Transformer BankingNovember 15-16, 2022Poudre Valley REAHi-Line EngineeringClick here
2023 National Electric Safety Code Update - 1 DayNovember 17, 2022Poudre Valley REAHi-Line EngineeringClick here
Work Order ProceduresNovember 28-December 1, 2022--Teri WallisClick here
Grounding: Personal Protective Grounding & Shock Hazards RecognitionDecember 5, 6, 7, OR 8, 2022Dec. 5 - PVREA
Dec. 6 - MPEA
Dec. 7 - DMEA
Dec. 8 - EEA		ESCIClick here
Webinar: Strength of Pole Top AssembliesDecember 13, 2022--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Webinar: 2023 NESC UpdateJanuary 10, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Webinar: 2023 NESC Clearances over Roads, Railways, and Water SurfacesJanuary 19, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Webinar: 2023 NESC Clearances from BuildingsJanuary 26, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Line Design & Staking Level 1January 30-February 2, 2023CREAHi-Line EngineeringClick Here
Webinar: 2023 NESC Clearances for Joint Use FacilitiesFebruary 9, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Webinar: Introduction to Substation Design/OperationFebruary 14, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Webinar: 2023 NESC Clearances to Grain Bins and PoolsFebruary 16, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Director Course: 965.1 EV: Strategy & Policy ConsiderationsFebruary 24, 2023Grand Hyatt HotelBrian Singletary & Scott LuecalClick Here
Director Course: 2630 Strategic PlanningFebruary 25, 2023Grand Hyatt HotelBrian SingletaryClick Here
Line Design & Staking Level 2February 27-March 2, 2023CREAHi-Line EngineeringClick Here
Webinar: NESC Grounding RequirementsMarch 9, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Line Design & Staking Level 3March 13-16, 2023CREAHi-Line EngineeringClick Here
Webinar: Storm Hardening for Distribution SystemsMarch 14, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Webinar: NESC Grades of Construction, Strength Factors, and Overload FactorsMarch 23, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Webinar: Inspection of In-Service Wood PolesApril 11, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
CREMS Spring MeetingApril 12-13, 2023SDCEARegistration Pending
Supervisory Solutions - East SlopeApril 12-13, 2023Mountain View ElectricPeak SolutionsClick here
IT ConferenceMay 1-2, 2023United Power - FrederickRegistration Pending
Supervisory Solutions - West SlopeMay 2-3, 2023Delta-Montrose ElectricPeak SolutionsClick here
Work Order Procedures - East SlopeMay 8-9, 2023CREATerri WallisRegistration Pending
Webinar: Overview of Double Circuit DesignMay 9, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Work Order Procedures - West SlopeMay 10-11, 2023Delta-Montrose ElectricTerri WallisRegistration Pending
Webinar: Mitigation of Animal Caused OutagesJune 13, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Webinar: Fire Mitigation for Distribution LinesJuly 11, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Webinar: Three-Phase, Pad-Mounted TransformersAugust 8, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Principles of Leadership - Part 1August 8-10, 2023CREAPeak SolutionsClick here
CFC Director TrainingAugust 28-29, 2023Westin Riverfront AvonRegistration Pending
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 25-27, 2023Westin Riverfront AvonRegistration Pending
Webinar: Overhead Conductor CharacteristicsOctober 10, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Director Course: 2640 Financial Decision-MakingOctober 28, 2023Westin WestminsterRegistration Pending
Director Course: 979.1 Being the Consumer Centric UtilityOctober 29, 2023Westin WestminsterRegistration Pending
Webinar: Designing Underground for New SubdivisionsNovember 14, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here
Principles of Leadership - Part 3November 14-16, 2023Peak SolutionsClick here
Webinar: Interconnection of Distributed GenerationDecember 12, 2023--Hi-Line EngineeringClick here

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