MREA/MMUA Substation School
Tuesday, April 20, 2027 12:00 PM - Thursday, April 22, 2027 12:00 PM (CDT)
Description
MREA/MMUA Substation School
April 20-22, 2027
Shakopee Fire Station 1
2700 Vierling Dr E
Shakopee, MN 55379
OVERVIEW
Substation School is an annual opportunity to learn about current trends and best practices for maintaining your utility's substation.
Having the best distribution system doesn't matter if your substation isn't operating properly. This school offers instruction on important topics that can benefit anyone working in or on your substation.
Topics to be covered:
Substation maintenance and inspection
Key components and systems
Case study review and discussion
Proper switching procedures
Utilizing infrared technology
April 20th
12:00p Registration & check in
1:00p Welcome
1:00p Substation maintenance and inspection
2:15p Break
2:30p Substation maintenance and inspection (continued)
4:00p Adjourn
April 21st
8:30a Understanding your substations one line diagrams
10:00a Break
10:15 Case studies
12:00p Lunch
1:00p Group tours
TBD
4:00p Adjourn
April 22nd
8:30a Understanding switching procedures
10:00a Break
10:15 Utilizing infrared technology
12:00p Adjourn
WHAT TO BRING
High visibility clothing
Hard hat
Safety glasses
Safety footwear
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Substation technicians and lineworkers
COST
$890 Education Member
$990 Non-education Member
Registration fee includes school tuition, materials, refreshment breaks, and lunch on Wednesday.
Early bird registration rate ends TBD.
Registration increases $50 after that date.
Registration closes TBD.
HOTEL
Coming Soon
Event Policies
MREA Event Cancellation Policy (Link to Full Policy) updated 12.19.2025
Shakopee, MN United States
T 1:00-4:00, W 8:00 – 4:00, Th 8:00 – 12:00