MREA/MMUA Substation School

Description

MREA/MMUA SUBSTATION SCHOOL
March 11-13, 2025 (T 12-4:30, W 8:30-4:30, Th 8:30-12pm)
Wyndom Garden Otsego, Otsego, MN

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND 
This school can benefit anyone working in a substation environment or those interested in learning more.
In addition to classroom instruction on a variety of substation-related topics, participants will also go behind the scenes and tour two Brainerd Public Utilities facilities.

TUESDAY, March 11
12:00  Registration/check in
1:00    Welcome & opening
1:15    Substation maintenance and inspections
2:15    Break
2:30    Substation maintenance and inspections (continued)
4:00    Adjourns

WEDNESDAY, March 12 
8:30   The basics of substation configuration
10:00  Break
10:15  Case studies
12:00  Lunch
1:00    Tours
             Elk River substation
             Solar farm with battery storage
4:00    Adjourns

THURSDAY, March 13
8:30    Proper switching techniques
10:00  Break
10:15  Understanding Schweitzer relay
12:00  Adjourn

WHAT TO BRING 
Because some of the training will take place outside of the classroom, participants must have the proper PPE for tours:

• Hard hat
• Safety footwear
• Safety glasses
• High-visibility clothing

PRICE 
$804
Registration fee increases $50 on February 12th
Deadline to register February 21st

HOTEL
Wyndom Garden
9200 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Phone:763-656-4400
MMUA Room rate: $99 a night, room block closes February 22, 2025 

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.