Operating in its 70th 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; Hot Topic Roundtable; and Substation/Generation Metering. The school accommodates 260 students and is co-sponsored by Western Energy Institute and Shoreline Community College. CEU credits available. Vendors encouraged to display.
General Details
- Program Chair(s)
- James Miller, Meter Journeyman, Snohomish County PUD Vice-Chair - Byron Poirier, Meter Tech, Puget Sound Energy
- Program Location
- Shoreline Community College
- 16101 Greenwood Ave., Shoreline, WA 98133
- 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
- Registration Options
Member: $599 USD
Non-Member: $699 USDRegistration prices increase $100 after July 23, 2024. Registration includes lectures, all course materials, hands-on laboratory training, Vendor Display show, light morning refreshments, lunch Monday – Thursday, and a BBQ on Tuesday evening. Guest tickets are available for $25 and allow for a personal guest (a spouse or partner who does not work in the energy industry) to accompany a registered attendee at the event. Guest registration includes all meals and receptions, and all program materials.
For vendor registration options and information, 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. Recording is not permitted for any portion of the event.
- For more information contact Diana Zoren, Director of Strategic Initiatives at (503) 318-1108.
Agenda
Monday, August 26, 2024
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 $20.00. Requires completion of form with instructors' approval submitted onsite to WEI staff to process with Shoreline Community 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
Track "A" is required to attend this class and others that would like to brush up on their math may sign up. 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
Track F
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Instruction
Track A
Track B
Track C
Track D
Track E
Track F
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Lunch time will be one hour for each track and times will be offset according to each track's schedule.
sponsored by Two Sockets-Two Meters
4:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Dinner / BBQ
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Instruction
Track A
Track B
Track C
Track D
Track E
Track F
11:30 AM - 1:45 PM
Lunch
Lunch time will be one hour for each track and times will be offset according to each track's schedule.
Thursday, August 29, 2024
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Instruction
Track A
Track B
Track C
Track D
Track E
Track F
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
Lunch time will be one hour for each track and times will be offset according to each track's schedule.
Friday, August 30, 2024
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Instruction
Track A
Track B
Track C
Track D
Track E
Track F
Hotel + Travel
Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Northgate
9550 1st Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: (206) 522-6991
Make your reservations online or 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 $219 per night plus state and local taxes. This rate is guaranteed until August 5, 2024 or until the WEI room block is full.
Courtyard by Marriott Seattle/Northgate
10733 Meridian Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: (206) 734-4502
Make your reservations online or by calling the hotel directly at (206) 734-4502. Identify yourself as being with the Western Energy Institute (WEI) Northwest Electric Meter School to receive a special rate of $189 per night plus state and local taxes. This rate is guaranteed until August 5, 2024 or until the WEI room block is full.
Vendor Displays
Registration Options
Member Attendee + Premium Vendor Display Table: $899 USD
Member Attendee + Vendor Display Table: $799 USD
Member Premium Vendor Display Table: $349 USD
Member Vendor Display Table: $249 USD
Non-Member Attendee + Premium Vendor Display Table: $1,049 USD
Non-Member Attendee + Vendor Display Table: $949 USD
Non-Member Premium Vendor Display Table: $449 USD
Non-Member Vendor Display Table: $349 USD
Most registration prices will increase by $100 after July 23, 2024. Vendor registration fee includes six-foot (minimum size) display table, Wi-Fi, two chairs, refreshments, lunch and evening BBQ.
Premium Vendor Display Table are located in the cafeteria where the lunch, breaks and BBQ will be located. These vendors have the option to tear down after the BBQ rather than before. Other vendor tables will be located in the halls and common areas.
Vendor Display assistant passes are available for $75 each once the main vendor registration is complete and include participation during vendor displays, refreshments, lunch and evening BBQ. This registration price will increase by $24 after July 23, 2024.
Display Schedule
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Set Up + Check-In: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Open Display Times: 11:00 AM – 3:15 PM
Tear Down: 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Additional (BBQ): 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM
Vendor Hall Time – By Student Track:
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Track F
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Track E
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Track D
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Track B
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Track A
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: Track C
Shipping Information
Additional information will be added once available.
Vendors are responsible for all shipping costs. Shoreline Community College will not accept COD freight. Crates can arrive no earlier than August 23rd, 2024 (8am-5pm) and must be shipped out by August 28, 2024. Also, be aware that there is no staff at the receiving docks over the weekend (Saturday-Sunday).
Electricity can be provided but vendors must bring their own extension cords and plugging strips. Boxes should not arrive prior to August 23rd, 2024.
Program Sponsors
Thank you to our program sponsors!
