March 18 – 21, 2024
The Hotel at Auburn University – Auburn, Alabama
Registration Opens January 4, 2024
The Southeastern Meter School and Conference will be held at the Hotel at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. The school is sponsored by the Southeastern Meter Technical Association. It is held in cooperation with Utility Technology Association.
The school provides a forum for electric utility meter personnel to discuss metering practices, procedures, new technologies, and common issues with peers and representatives from industry. The school is open to anyone interested and involved in these areas. The modules are tailored to instruct utility professionals at all levels of experience.
Vendors from all over the country will be present, displaying and demonstrating the latest in technology for the metering and electrical industry. Take advantage of meeting one on one with the industry experts.
Module providing instruction in basic metering theory and application. This module will include topics of single theory, meter forms, instrument transformers, meter sockets along with demand metering.
Module on intermediate metering theory and polyphase meter installations .Topics include polyphase applications, reactive metering, troubleshooting with phasors, sizing current transformers along with metering renewable energy.
Module providing both lecture and laboratory experiences on all aspects of meter testing. Session will include hands on experience in testing everything from simple single phase, polyphase and demand to multifunction meters.
Module to learn about applications, trends and utilizing elements of Smart Grid, AMI and emerging technologies. This year you will be able to learn about the how utilities are moving forward with next generation AMI system integrations. Topics also include Advanced Meter System Design, using the AMI network with Load Management, Lighting Controls and Data Analytics.
Module providing hands on of programming meters from the metering manufacturers. Classes to gain a better understanding of the personal computer and using it for your metering applications. Laptops will be provided for these classes.
Both classroom and hands on experience opportunities are included. The courses are designed for participants to select topics they require or have an interest in.
During the school your company will be able to have your Meter Testing Reference Standard tested against a Radian Research NIST traceable 0.01% Reference Standard. The company will receive an electronic “Standard Compare Report” which provides the accuracy of your standard at all common loading conditions. Radian Research will be located in the Exhibit Hall.
The Southeastern Distribution Apparatus School and Conference will award 18 professional development hours to participants attending the entire school.
The Exhibit Hall will be open Monday through Wednesday. All the suppliers you need to meet will be in one place to answer your questions and demonstrate their products.
This provides an opportunity for management (general managers, purchasing agents, operation managers, engineers, etc.) to attend one day for a reduced charge. Come on any day to attend a few classes and explore the exhibit hall.
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center is centrally located three miles from Interstate 85. The Hotel at Auburn University is situated in a charming university campus environment within easy walking distance to many shops and restaurants in the quaint, historical downtown Auburn, Alabama.
The Hotel at Auburn University
241 South College Street
Auburn, Alabama 36830
Phone: 800-228-2876
Code: 230313METR
205 South Gay Street
Auburn, Alabama 36830
Phone: 334-821-2646
SE Meter School Rate
1117 South College Street
Auburn, Alabama 36832
Phone: 334-466-8390
SE Meter School Rate
2013 South College Street
Auburn, Alabama 36832
Phone: 334-502-1090
SE Meter School Rate
Bobby Freeman
Alabama Power Company
Brandy Rojek
Marshall-Dekalb Electric Cooperative
Brennan Wood
Alabama Power Company
Chip Kanour
Utility Specialists, Inc.
Dwayne Miller
MEAG Power
Eric Doolittle
Georgia Power Company
George Johnson
Georgia Power Company
Jason Killingsworth
Opp Utilities
Jill Goff
Radian Research
John Winch
Cobb EMC
Josh Freeman
Diverse Power
Mike Chirico
Covington Electric Cooperative
Paul Millan
Southern CA Edison – Retired
Randall Black
Tri-State Utility Products, Inc.
Suzanne Powell
Utility Technology Association
Tom Ellis
Electric Supply, Inc.
Tom Woods
Marietta Power
Utility Technology Association educational programs are unique because they are designed and taught by experts from the electric utilities, equipment manufacturing engineers and consultants. Our instructors combine their understanding of theory with hands on experience. Your personnel receive insightful practical knowledge that they can readily relate to and apply.
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