An intensive training for high potential managers and supervisors through exposure to broad perspectives of the utility business, its interrelationships and successful leadership strategies. This program is designed by a utility-driven Curriculum Development Team, and directed by facilitators, and executive and alumni mentors. Program sessions are hosted by member utilities and topics are presented by executives, subject matter experts and formal instructors. The first four sessions focus on leadership development, industry perspectives, customer connections, communications and strategic planning. The program includes a capstone project which is delivered to industry leaders at the WEI Annual Meeting. Participants build a broad peer network that continues well into their future careers.
General Details
- Program Chair(s)
- Maneet Jain, Manager, Transmission and Distribution Operations, Seattle City Light
- Program Location
- Southern California Edison
- 2244 Walnut Grove Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770 - Who Should Attend
Participants are nominated by WEI members and selected through a formal application review process. Applicants make a commitment to attend and actively participate at each session, and should plan time for additional work between sessions. It is expected that students commit to completing “homework” assignments during evenings and off-hours with additional assignments required outside of the normal work day. Each group is assigned one executive and one alumni mentor who will support the group’s development throughout the program and guide them to a successful final project.
- Full Course Dates + Locations
Session 2: April 15-17, Southern California Edison, Rosemead, CA
Session 3: June 24-26, Seattle City Light, Seattle, WA
Session 4: August 7-9, FortisBC, Vancouver, BC
Session 5: September 15-17, Annual Meeting, Carlsbad, CA
- General Cancellation Policy
- Due to contractual obligations and the critical role of group compositions for the success of the program, cancellations received after January 31, 2019, will not be eligible for a refund, and the organization will be responsible for the full 2019 registration fee. Substitutions from your organization for the program are always welcome prior to session one.
- Participation Policy
- Western Energy Institute programs and events are open to energy companies (including gas production and electric generation, gas and electric transmission and gas and electric distribution utilities). Select programs and events are open to energy industry product and service suppliers. Programs and events are closed to all media representatives and to the general public.
- For more information contact Christopher Lee, Senior Program Manager at (971) 255-4967.
Agenda
Monday, April 15, 2019
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Optional Capstone Project Work Time
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Registration and Check-In
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Welcome to Session Two
Facilitator(s): Maneet Jain, Manager, T&D Operations, Seattle City Light
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
The Broader Issues Facing California Utilities and SCE’s leadership journey
Speaker(s): Ronald O Nichols, President, Southern California Edison, Steve Powell, Sr. Vice President Strategy, Planning & Operational Performance, Southern California Edison
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Gas and Electric 101 Roundtable Discussions
Facilitator(s): Brandon Besch, Sr Manager, Substation Construction, Southern California Edison, Kyle Stewart, Manager, Energy Risk Control, Analytics & Credit, Puget Sound Energy
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Homework Discussion
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast at Southern California Edison
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
How Utilities Make Money
Speaker(s): Tres Petmecky, SVP & CFO, Southern California Edison
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Emerging Issues and Priorities for Southern California Edison
Speaker(s): Phil Herrington, SVP Transmission & Distribution, Southern California Edison
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Achieving 100% Clean Energy
Speaker(s): Colin Cushnie, VP Power Supply, Southern California Edison
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Capstone Project Update
Facilitator(s): Maneet Jain, Manager, T&D Operations, Seattle City Light
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Agility in a Changing Industry Landscape
Speaker(s): Gillian Wright, Chief HR & Administrative Officer, Southern California Gas Company
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Break
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Leadership in a Changing Energy Landscape
Speaker(s): Jimmie Cho, Chief Operating Officer, Southern California Gas Company
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
WEI BAEL Program Reception for Students, Hosts, and Alumni
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles – Rosemead
888 Montebello Blvd.
Rosemead, California 91770
Reception will be held on the 4th floor in the Cypress Room
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast at Southern California Edison
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tour of Southern California Edison’s Advanced Technology Labs
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Southern California Edison's Digital Transformation
Speaker(s): Todd Inlander, Sr. Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Southern California Edison
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Wrap Up and Debrief
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Optional Capstone Group Time
Hotel + Travel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles - Rosemead
- 888 Montebello Blvd.
- Rosemead, California 91770
- Phone: (323) 722-8800
- Reservation Instructions
Please contact the hotel directly at (323) 722-8800 to reserve your room. Identify yourself as being with Western Energy Institute (WEI) to receive a special rate of $164 USD/night. This rate is guaranteed until March 17, 2019 or until the WEI room block is full.