MMUA/MREA Meter School & Pre-Conference

Description

Pre-Conference Workshop
February 4-5, 2025 (T 12-4, W 8:30-11:30)
MMUA Training Center
1004 Michigan Road
Marshall, MN

Please Note: Registration will close at the end of the business day on January 17, 2025.  
No further registrations can be accepted after this date.    

Brochure

Who should attend
With the facilities available at the Meter School, we are able to offer training for all levels of personnel who install and wire meters.

NOTE: Meter school participants register for their preferred class: Basic/Intermediate OR Advanced

Pre-Con Beginner/Intermediate metering
February 4-5, 2025 (T 1-4, W 8:30-11:30)
The Basic/Intermediate Metering course is designed to outline the basics of metering as a foundation for the Meter School. If you are new to metering, we recommend attending the pre-conference workshop and the Meter School for maximum benefit.

Topics Covered:

• Why we have electric meters
• Single phase meters & meter forms
• Current transformers & voltage transformers
• PPE for electric meter safety
• Electric meter safety
• Tools needed for working with electric meters
• Mounting electric meter sockets
• Single phase socket wiring
• Troubleshooting electric installations
• Theft of electric power

ADVANCED METER SCHOOL 
February 5-7, 2025 (W 1-4, Th 8:30-4, F 8:30-12))
The Advanced Meter School is intended for those who have a good working knowledge of meters/metering.

• An exam that participates self-correct; helpful focusing your training needs
• Troubleshooting problems on more than 15 different stations; working through scenarios that you may encounter at your utility
• Q&A all week long and more
      

WHAT TO BRING

• Arc flash shield (MMUA has a few shields that can be shared. DO NOT jeopardize employee safety by bringing your utility's only arc flash shield.)   
• Safety glasses  
• Secondary Rubber gloves with leather protectors   
• Volt/amp meter 
• Calculator  
• FR clothing 
• Hand tools for meter installation/wiring

COST
Meter School: $806
Pre-Con: $275
Cost increases $50 on January 10, 2025.

HOTEL
AmericInn Motel & Suites
1406 E. Lyon St.
Marshall , MN
507-537-9424

EverSpring Inn (formerly Ramada)
1500 E College Dr, Marshall, MN 56258 
(507) 532-3221 

EVENT POLICIES
MREA EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT (LINK TO FULL POLICY)
MREA is committed to providing a safe, productive and welcoming environment for all participants and staff in MREA meetings, conferences, training programs, and events both online and in-person. All Event participants including but not limited to attendees, speakers, exhibitors, staff, students, guests and vendors, are expected to abide by this MREA Event Code of Conduct, and this code applies to all space and situations in which MREA meeting-related activities are being conducted, including virtual meetings and those sponsored by organizations other than MREA but held in conjunction with MREA Events. Participation constitutes agreement to comply with the Code of Conduct as a condition of attendance.  

2025 LATE REGISTRATION
All events in 2025 will be subject to a $50 late registration fee for anyone that registers less than 2 weeks prior to the published event dates.