Operating in its 63rd year, the school curriculum emphasizes the need for quality technical training as it relates to metering, while also integrating fresh technological trends and perspectives. This course is designed to serve metering apprentices and journeymen in the electric utility industry by developing skills through expert lectures and hands-on laboratory training spanning the basics of metering theory, AMI and high-end meter applications. Students should select their preferred track according to their level of experience: Single Phase Metering; Polyphase Metering; Solid State Metering; Advanced Metering and Communications; and Hot Topic Roundtable. The school accommodates 260 students and is co-sponsored by Western Energy Institute and North Seattle College. CEU credits available. Vendors encouraged to display.
General Details
Program Location
North Seattle College
9600 College Way North
Seattle, WA 98103
Who Should Attend
• Metering apprentices
• Metering supervisors
• Experienced metering professionals
• Journeymen
• Utility workers who want experience in the meter industry
• New hires in the utility industry
• Engineers
• Electricians
• Electrical Union Training Program participants
• High school or college students interested in technical education
For more information contact Diana Zoren, Director of Operations Programs at (971) 255-4965
Registration Options
Student: $429 USD
Registration prices for students increase $50 after July 28, 2017. Student registration fee includes lectures, all course materials, hands-on laboratory training, Vendor Display show, light morning refreshments, lunch Monday thru Thursday, and a BBQ on Tuesday evening.
For vendor registration options, please see the Vendor Displays tab.
General Cancellation Policy
Due to contractual obligations, cancellations received 15 business days prior to the program will receive a full refund. Cancellations received 6 to 14 business days prior to the event will receive a refund, less a $100 administrative fee. No shows and last minute cancellations, 5 business days prior to the event or less, will be responsible for the full registration fee. Substitutions from your organization for the same event are always welcome.
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.
Agenda
Monday, August 21, 2017
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Continuing Educational Credits (CEUs)
If you wish to receive Continuing Education credits (CEUs) for your participation in this course, add this item to your cart. Receiving CEUs are optional, and cost $15.00. Requires completion of form with instructors’ approval submitted onsite to WEI staff to process with North Seattle College.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Pre-Registration for optional Metering Math class
Registration for students signed up for the Optional Math Essentials only.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meter School Math Essentials
This pass will includes course material.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Instruction
Track A
Track B
Track C
Track D
Track E
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Instruction
Track A
Track B
Track C
Track D
Track E
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
4:45 PM – 6:30 PM
Dinner/BBQ
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Instruction
Track A
Track B
Track C
Track D
Track E
11:30 AM – 1:45 PM
Lunch
Thursday, August 24, 2017
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Instruction
Track A
Track B
Track C
Track D
Track E
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Lunch
Friday, August 25, 2017
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Instruction
Track A
Track B
Track C
Track D
Track E
Hotel + Travel
Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Northgate
9550 1st Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 522-6991
Reservation Instructions
Make your reservations by calling the hotel directly at 206.522.6991. Identify yourself as being with the Western Energy Institute, Northwest Electric Meter School to receive a special rate of $179 per night plus state and local taxes. This rate is guaranteed until July 20, 2017 or until the WEI room block is full. Hampton Inn offers a free shuttle service available to and from NSC upon request.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle North/Lynnwood
20610 44th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Phone: (425) 775-2500
Reservation Instructions
Make your reservations by calling the hotel directly at 425.775.2500. Identify yourself as being with the Western Energy Institute, Northwest Electric Meter School to receive a special rate of $144 per night plus state and local taxes. This rate is guaranteed until July 20, 2017 or until the WEI room block is full. Embassy Suites offers a free shuttle service available to and from NSC upon request.
Hotel Nexus
2140 North Northgate Way
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: (206) 365-0700
Reservation Instructions
Make your reservations by calling the hotel directly at 206.365.0700. Identify yourself as being with the Western Energy Institute, Northwest Electric Meter School to receive a special rate of $135 per night plus state and local taxes. This rate is guaranteed until July 20, 2017 or until the WEI room block is full. Hotel Nexus offers a free shuttle service available to and from NSC.
Track Information
TRACK A: Single Phase Metering – Agenda
Attending your first school? Register for this track unless many years of experience warrant an exemption. This track requires knowledge of basic trig and algebra. (Student max: 60)
Required Materials: All students to bring a calculator, stopwatch, pens and pencils. An electronic tablet may be substituted for these items.
TRACK B: Polyphase Metering – Agenda
Graduates of Track A or those with knowledge of single phase metering should register for this track. (Student max: 60)
Required Materials: All students to bring a calculator, stopwatch, pens and pencils. An electronic tablet may be substituted for these items.
TRACK C: Solid State Metering – Agenda
Introduction and intermediate functions in electronic metering, field analysis and programming. Bring your laptop computer, optical probe, AC adapter and strong meter magnet. Attendees must download lab-specific software during onsite registration, Monday 10 am –12 pm, or online prior to school. It is imperative that all laptops have administrative rights to install software. (Student max: 60)
Required Materials other than laptop: Students are required to download their track’s presentations prior to the school or to bring a company approved (encrypted) thumb drive for copying electronic presentations at the school during registration. Students will receive an email two weeks prior to the school that will allow them or their IT department to access and download presentations.
All students are to bring a calculator, stopwatch, pens and pencils. An electronic tablet may be substituted for the calculator, stopwatch, pens and pencils.
TRACK D: Advanced Metering + Communications – Agenda
In-depth discussion of electronic metering theory and high end meter applications. Students must have high-level understanding of solid state metering and communication applications. (Student max: 60)
Required Materials: Students are required to download their track’s presentations prior to the school or to bring a company approved (encrypted) thumb drive for copying electronic presentations at the school during registration. Students will receive an email two weeks prior to the school that will allow them or their IT department to access and download presentations.
All students are to bring a calculator, stopwatch, pens and pencils. An electronic tablet may be substituted for the calculator, stopwatch, pens and pencils.
TRACK E: Hot Topic Roundtable – Agenda
High level theory discussion. Students will participate in daily roundtable conversation and select classes from tracks A-D, a la carte. Students who have completed at least three years at meter school or have four years or more of field experience are eligible to attend. (Student max: 25)
Required Materials: Students are required to download their track’s presentations prior to the school or to bring a company approved (encrypted) thumb drive for copying electronic presentations at the school during registration. Students will receive an email two weeks prior to the school that will allow them or their IT department to access and download presentations.
All students are to bring a calculator, stopwatch, pens and pencils. An electronic tablet may be substituted for the calculator, stopwatch, pens and pencils.
Vendor Displays
Registration Options
Vendor Only: $150 USD
+ Vendor Display Assistant: $50 USD
Registration prices for vendors increase $25 after July 28. Vendor registration fee includes booth WiFi, two chairs, five-foot (minimum size) display table, refreshments, lunch and evening BBQ. Vendor Display Assistant passes are available for $50 each once the main vendor registration is complete and include participation during vendor displays, refreshments, lunch and evening BBQ.
For more information contact Kevin Sullivan at 971.255.4973.
Vendor Display Schedule
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Set Up + Check-In: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Open Display Times: 11:30 AM – 3:15 PM
Tear Down: 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Additional (BBQ): 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM
Class Schedule
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Track E – Hot Topic Roundtable
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Track D – Advanced Metering + Communications
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Track B – Polyphase Metering
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Track A – Single Phase Metering
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: Track C – Solid State Metering
Shipping Information
North Seattle College
C/O WEI – Vendor Display
9600 College Way North
Seattle, WA 98103-3599
Vendors are responsible for all shipping costs. North Seattle College will not accept COD freight. Electricity can be provided but vendors must bring their own extension cords and plugging strips.
