Attached are guidelines for those who are PEs and need to earn CPDs for renewal. The IEEE Columbus Power and Energy Society events frequently offer CPD credit. Please contact pow...@ieeecolumbus.org for more information.

The Columbus Chapter of the IEEE Power and Energy Society is dedicated to serving the community and supporting our societal scope set forth by the IEEE Power and Energy Society.


The IEEE Power and Energy Society has described the Scope of our society as follows:


The scope of the Society embraces planning, research, development, design, application, construction, installation and operation of apparatus, equipment, structures, materials and systems for the safe, reliable and economic generation, transmission, distribution, conversion, measurement and control of electric energy. It includes the developing of engineering standards, the providing of information and instruction to the public and to legislators, as well as technical scientific, literary, educational and other activities that contribute to the electric power discipline or utilize the techniques or products within this discipline.


If you would like to learn more about The IEEE Power and Energy Society please visit their web site at www.ieee.org/power/

Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Refreshments:5:30 to 6:00 PM
Meeting: 6:00 to 7:00PM Earn 1.0 CPD Hours

Location: AEP Office, Conference Room 2C, 700 Morrison Rd., Gahanna, Ohio 43230

Abstract: This program will discuss the fundamentals of performing analysis of electric power markets and how this analysis can be applied to electric transmission system planning.

Presenter: Craig D. Lockwood P.E.
Craig Lockwood has over 7 years of experience in transmission system planning for electric utilities, including both system reliability analysis and electric power market analysis. He is currently employed by American Electric Power as a Lead Engineer and is heavily involved in developing AEP Transmission’s capability to perform market analysis. Prior to joining AEP, Craig was employed as a Transmission Planning Engineer at American Transmission Company, located in Wisconsin, where he performed both market analysis and reliability analysis in support of several Extra-High Voltage transmission projects. Craig holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.

Please RSVP to Richard Smelker by email to rdsmelker@aep.com by 1:00PM, December 22, 2011
Advise if you are a PE and/or IEEE Member

Please join us for this exciting presentation!

See the attached flyer for details.

Date: Monday, November 14, 2011
Refreshments:5:30 to 6:00PM Meeting:6:00 to 7:00PM
Earn 1.0 CPD Hours

Location: AEP Office, Conference Room 2C, 700 Morrison Rd., Gahanna, Ohio 43230

Title: "An Engineer Without Boundaries"

Abstract: This program discusses why engineers should not blindly accept design work without determining who has the authority to require such a design and what codes and standards control the design. It can be a matter of life or death.

Presenter: D. Bruce Larcomb, P.E., P.S., FSFPE
Bruce Larcomb, has been involved with building and fire safety for over forty years. His experience with the insurance industry, state fire marshal,code development associations,state building authority and consulting gives him a unique perspective on the subject of code enforcement relating to building and fire safety. He is particularly proud of his grade of fellow with the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. Bruce currently serves as the OSPE President.
He also serves as consultant for the review of candidates applying to take the PE, PS and EI exams offered by the Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
In recent years he has provided expert services on a number of legal cases.

Please RSVP to Richard Smelker by email to rdsmelker@aep.com by 1:00PM, November 11, 2011
Or questions to the Control Society contact
John Pax, Chair Control Systems Society, jpax@devry.edu, Devry University

Abstract: This program will review the ethical climate from the 1960s, discuss a Decision Making Model, review Ethical Filters and discuss several ethical Case Studies.

Please see the attached flyer for more information and how to RSVP.

IEEE PES April 25, 2011 PROGRAM
Date: Monday, April 25, 2011

Refreshments: 5:30 to 6:00 PM
Meeting: 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Earn 1.0 CPD Hours

Location: AEP Office, Conference Room 2C, 700 Morrison Rd., Gahanna, Ohio 43230

Title: Volt Var Control Technology being applied on AEP Operating Company Distribution Systems

Abstract: This presentation will discuss the Volt Var Control Technology being applied on AEP Operating Company Distribution Systems to optimize voltage, reduce customer consumption and improve power factor. The discussion will include the basic concepts of Volt Var Control (VVC), an update of the applications across the AEP System, results from theoretical modeling and initial measurements of actual performance on 11 circuits, and a summary of our findings so far.

Presenter: Tom Weaver – Manager, Grid Management Deployment

Tom Weaver has been with American Electric Power (AEP) for 33 years. His first 23 years were at Kentucky Power Company where he worked in T&D Engineering, Metering, Communications, Customer Services, and Line Supervision positions.

In 2000 he transferred to the AEP Service Corporation in the Distribution Planning function. He is currently Manager, Distribution System Planning with responsibility for System Planning, Network Planning and Engineering, and Grid Management Deployment.

He has been actively involved in developing and applying deployment plans for gridSMART Technologies on the AEP distribution system since 2005.
Tom is a Registered Professional Engineer in Kentucky with a BSEE from West Virginia University and a Masters in Business Administration from Morehead State University.
Tom is also active with EPRI as Utility Chair of the Smart Distribution Applications Program and EEI as Chair of the Planning, Design, and Asset Optimization Working Group.
Tom and his wife, Glenna, live in Pickerington, OH. Their three daughters are married and live in Kentucky

Please RSVP to Richard Smelker by email to rdsmelker@aep.com
Or by phone at 614-552-1697 by 1:00PM, April 20, 2011

Abstract: The AEP Ohio gridSMART Demonstration Project is being deployed to 110,000 customers in a 150 square mile area representing urban and rural residential communities in central Ohio. AEP has deployed advanced technologies to operate the grid more efficiently by integrating a broad range of advanced technologies on the distribution grid, utility back office, and consumer programs to comprehensively demonstrate smart grid impacts. This presentation takes a closer look at the high-level design, deployment plans and challenges, along with lessons learned as a result of deploying large-scale gridSMART technologies such as Distribution Management System (DMS), Volt-VAR Optimization, including two-way wireless Network communications and Distribution Substations and Circuit devices. Distribution Optimization using Volt/VAR advanced technologies utilizes an advanced DMS application software and substation based controller to collect and analyze data from monitoring points on distribution circuits and issue commands to voltage regulating devices and capacitors in order to tighten the voltage profile, operate in the lower portion of the acceptable voltage range and control power factor close to unity. The presentation will assist Utilities with the planning and deployment of advanced technologies. A few discussion points that this presentation covers include: 1) Stable and reliable communications are a must. 2) Interoperability of the solution with multi-vendor and legacy equipment is a must. 2) There is a balancing act between frequency of device operations and the tightness of volt/VAR control. 4) Flexibility in the system for modifications to the topology of the circuits.

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Please RSVP to Richard Smelker by email to rdsm...@aep.com
Or by phone at 614-552-1697
by 1:00PM, March 25, 2011

IEEE PES January 26, 2011 PROGRAM
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 Refreshments: 5:30 to 6:00 PM
Meeting: 6:00 to 7:00 PM Earn 1.0 CPD Hours
Location: AEP Office, Conference Room 2C, 700 Morrison Rd., Gahanna, Ohio 43230

Title: AEP Ohio’s gridSMART Energy Efficiency Programs for Business Customers

Abstract: Come learn about exciting financial incentives being offered by AEP Ohio for designing energy efficient buildings! The gridSMART Business Incentives program for non residential customers, AEP Ohio’s Energy Efficiency Programs for businesses are a key part of an overall portfolio of programs, approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) as part of the company’s Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Plan. KEMA, a vendor for AEP Ohio, has an office in Columbus to manage the services provided to support the programs. AEP Ohio non-residential customers are given incentives to help speed the payback of their investment and reduce the carbon footprint in Ohio.

Please join us as Angie Doan from the AEP Ohio gridSMART team will discuss various aspects of the AEP Ohio energy efficiency programs and the launch of the 2011 application and program!

Presenter: Angie Doan Marketing and Outreach Manager KEMA Services Inc

Ms. Doan’s responsibilities include Education and Outreach across multiple sectors of architects, engineers, contractors, and energy professionals while developing effective marketing materials to deliver energy efficiency projects. Her key strengths include a turnkey understanding of national, regional and local energy efficiency initiatives. She has experience with large scale energy efficiency roll outs and programs. Ms. Doan has developed project and service marketing efforts to conceptualize and develop business integrating economic, social and environmental needs of clients, conducting on going market research and competitive analysis. She has successfully coordinated, planned and executed a strong Trade Ally network and training programs in her territory. Ms. Doan brings management and leadership experience with a deep expertise in all sustainable market activities including SmartGrid, AMI applications, renewables, demand response with a focus of energy efficiency. Ms. Doan currently serves on the local board of Association of Energy Engineers and has a BA in Business from The Ohio State

Please RSVP to Richard Smelker by email to rdsm...@aep.com
Or by phone at 614-552-1697 by 1:00PM, January 24, 2011

Below are the officers for the Columbus Section IEEE PES. The officers will serve a two year term beginning January 1, 2011.