Outdoor and Street Lighting for Utilities

April 10-11, 2024 | Online :: Central Time

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“Very good intro to streetlighting and an excellent networking opportunity.” President, Celtic Energy 

Utilities and cities are currently navigating the transformation of the outdoor and street lighting infrastructure. This landscape is evolving quickly with advanced controllers and devices. Stakeholders must stay up to date with the latest developments to take advantage of reliability and cost-savings benefits.

Conference attendees will gain insight into the current outdoor lighting marketplace and uncover valuable lessons learned in operations and resource planning, providing utilities and municipalities with a comprehensive understanding of the industry. Key sessions include:

• Building a successful revenue generating program
• Adhering to standards requirements through internal programs
• Identifying and addressing common lighting faults
• Reviewing the latest lighting technology through user sessions
• Navigating regulations and policy driven by government and the market
• Developing pricing strategies for both owned and leased markets

Register now to stay at the forefront of outdoor and street lighting advancements.

Learning Outcomes

• Review the latest solutions for outdoor lighting infrastructure
• Study recently implemented outdoor lighting projects to gain budgeting and operational insight
• Discover the value of partnerships for outdoor lighting
• Implement best practices based on insight from other utilities
• Assess new control technologies being used by utilities and Munis
• Assess add-on opportunities like EV chargers to the utility poles
• Navigate regulations and policy driven by government and the market
• Discover how to price area lighting installations

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 : Central Time

 

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. :: Innovation in Outdoor Lighting: Driving the Industry Forward

With LED installations becoming standard for communities and projects, utilities are now looking at technologies that will offer even more innovation. The controls and accessories that can be added to infrastructure will save money and deliver more functionality that will shape the future.

• Learn how Duke Energy is approaching the future with forward goals
• See what controls and software are being added to succeed in the projects
• Recognize how light poles can offer a solution like an EV charger for a cost-effective footprint.
• What does this technology mean for budgets and revenue generation?

James Cowling, Director Outdoor Lighting, Duke Energy

Chris Danforth, Smart Technologies Manager – Outdoor Lighting, Duke Energy

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. :: Exploring Equipment Standards Development

This session will cover the standard requirements enabling the practical deployment of equipment. As a case study, it will examine the standards development process for “Dual Use Poles”. Dual use poles allow for third-party-owned communication equipment, metering equipment and traditional street light poles to be collocated on the same structure.  

Travis Johnson, Manager Electric Distribution Standards, Xcel Energy

11:00 – 11:15 a.m. :: Morning Break

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. :: Connecting with Outdoor Lighting Customers

Utilities offering a robust catalog of outdoor lighting is only part of the solution. The industry has been selling LEDs and is now offering additional services. There is a full offering of engineering services to make sure the system is running efficiently and safely. Customer service need to be involved through the completion and beyond through:

• Strategic infrastructure placement
• Ongoing maintenance
• Protection from predicted weather in the area

Michael Meier, LED Lighting Sales Manager, Florida Power & Light Company

12:15 – 1:15 p.m. :: Break for Lunch

1:15 – 2:15 p.m. :: How Smart Streetlights Are at the Forefront of Innovation

The implementation of smart streetlights and controllers, equipped with cameras and sensors, are laying the foundation for IoT deployment. These IoT solutions streamlined traffic flow by dynamically adjusting signal timings, easing congestion. Moreover, environmental sensors monitored air quality and noise levels, aiding conservation efforts. The presenter will further discuss the pivotal role of the Infrastructure Act, which secures crucial federal funding for nationwide smart city endeavors. This backing ensures project scalability, elevating urban living standards. Through the synergy of local ingenuity and federal support, cities are at the forefront of smart city innovation.

Carlos Tamayo, President & CEO, Phronimos LLC

2:15 – 3:15 p.m. :: Control and Lighting Strategies to Minimize Light Pollution, Save Money and Use Less Energy

Human caused, or anthropogenic, light at night (ALAN) impacts people, terrestrial and marine organisms while degrading the appearance of the night sky. Some estimate that we may have no dark skies left in the continental US by 2025. This session will provide concrete strategies you can use to mitigate ALAN while still applying the right light at the right time to serve your customer’s best interests and the bottom line. Attendees will also learn about light pollution mitigation performance metrics, standards efforts underway to update these metrics, and DLC’s LUNA QPL.

Leora C. Radetsky, LUNA Program Director and Senior Lighting Scientist, Design Lights

3:15 – 3:30 p.m. :: Afternoon Break

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. :: Leveraging Smart Lighting Controls to Transform Outdoor Lighting Operations

Explore the innovative technology shaping the future of outdoor lighting operations – particularly the increased adoption of smart street lighting controls paired with field operations software. This session covers the integration of wireless controls with enterprise mobile applications to transform lighting operations and maintenance. Leading utilities such as Georgia Power, Exelon and Duke Energy are at the forefront of leveraging smart street lights to work smarter, improve service, reduce truck rolls, and lower expenses. Discover how this approach is helping utilities leverage IoT to transform operations in ways never before possible. 

Scotty Burkes, Outdoor Lighting and Smart Cities Maintenance Manager, Georgia Power Co.

David Basil, CEO, TerraGo Technologies

4:30 – 4:45 p.m. :: Review and Open Q&A

 

Thursday, April 11, 2024 : Central Time

 

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. :: Common Street Lighting Faults and the Promise of Automation

This session details the need to define common terminology for fault detection, diagnostics, and maintenance actions, and the promise of the automated fault detection and diagnostics (AFDD).

Michael Poplawski, Senior Engineer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

9:45 – 10:30 a.m. :: Outdoor Lighting Is a Cash Cow

Some utilities are skeptical about the value of growing the outdoor lighting business. This presentation will focus on the business case of the opportunities to scale well beyond the lighting services into other market adjacencies.

• This session will help utilities see:
• Fundamental Value Propositions
• Various Business models and Tariffs
• Smart Services
• Planning for the future growth of outdoor lighting opportunities

Art Bosshart, Manager Growth, TECO Energy

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. :: Morning break

10:45 – 11:30 a.m. :: Lighting Technology Testing of Future Products

As the landscape for outdoor lighting technology evolves, Georgia Power has developed the Powertest lab for lighting operations where they look for future solutions to add to its business.

In this session, the lead engineer for the lab will share processes for:

• Developing best practices for the testing of outdoor lighting solutions
• Documenting the features and comparisons of test cases
• The decision-making process for recommendations
• Steps to set up similar type testing labs

Steve Jackson, Senior Engineer, Georgia Power Co.

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. :: Realize Smart Lighting Benefits With an Eye on AI and Other Advancements

Utilities have a once in a lifetime opportunity to put in place the technology foundation that can deliver substantial benefits for your organization and the customers you serve, while also creating foundation to take advantage of major technology advancements. Attend this session to learn about:

• How a utility was able to transform its operations with connected lighting
• Real world lighting deployments delivering value with sensors, analytics and AI
• Leveraging the lighting network to enable Broadband Wireless Access and Public Wi-Fi

Executive, Leading Utility Company

Scott McCarley, Director of Marketing, Public Systems and Services, Signify

12:15 p.m. :: Conference Adjourns

David Basil, CEO, TerraGo Technologies

Art Bosshart, Manager Growth, TECO Energy

Scotty Burkes, Outdoor Lighting and Smart Cities Maintenance Manager, Georgia Power Co.

James Cowling, Director Outdoor Lighting, Duke Energy

Chris Danforth, Smart Technologies Manager – Outdoor Lighting, Duke Energy

Steve Jackson, Senior Engineer, Georgia Power Co.

Travis Johnson, Manager Electric Distribution Standards, Xcel Energy

Scott McCarley, Director of Marketing, Public Systems and Services, Signify

Michael Meier, LED Lighting Sales Manager, Florida Power & Light Company

Michael Poplawski, Senior Engineer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Leora C. Radetsky, LUNA Program Director and Senior Lighting Scientist, Design Lights

Carlos Tamayo, President & CEO, Phronimos LLC

We will be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate your participation in the upcoming event. You do not need to have an existing Teams account in order to participate in the broadcast – the course will play in your browser and you will have the option of using a microphone to speak with the room and ask questions, or type any questions in via the chat window and our on-site representative will relay your question to the instructor.

• Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the Teams app if possible. You may also use the Edge browser or Chrome.
• You will receive a separate email with a unique link to a personalized landing page which will include links to join all sessions of this event.
• If you are using a microphone, please ensure that it is muted until such time as you need to ask a question.
• The remote meeting connection will be open approximately 30 minutes before the start of the course. We encourage you to connect as early as possible in case you experience any unforeseen problems.

Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

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Outdoor and Street Lighting for Utilities

April 10-11, 2024 | Online

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before March 08, 2024 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Credits

EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.9 CEUs for this event

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must Log in for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

Power Point presentations and open discussion will be used

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Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 11.0
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

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Who Should Attend

• Utility, fleet & site/facilities representatives
• Outdoor and Street Lighting Leaders
• Utility and Municipal Government Engineers
• Lighting Business Development
• Operations and Construction
• Service Organizations
• Emerging Technologies/Energy Innovation