EEI Loss Control Committee:
Given the growing concerns about COVID-19 and the increased impact it is having on some communities, we are canceling the EEI Loss Control Committee meeting that was scheduled to take place at the 2020 ELECTRIC POWER Conference and Exhibition in Denver next month. This was a difficult decision, but we feel it is best to err on the side of caution as this situation rapidly evolves. The health and safety of our members and colleagues are paramount in making this decision, and many EEI member companies have already adopted their own restrictions on travel. At this time, the 2020 ELECTRIC POWER Conference and Exhibition is still planned to move forward so refunds are not expected to be issued for anyone traveling domestically.
We truly value your support of EEI and your interest in attending our meetings, and we apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and ongoing engagement. We will seek to proceed with our normally scheduled stand-alone meeting this fall, and I hope you will be able to join us then (date and time TBD). Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Agenda
Tuesday, October 19
| 8:00 am | Coffee & Pastries – Provided | All Attendees |
| 8:30 am | Welcome – Introductions – Chair Report Announcements | Dennis Kovach, AEP |
| 8:45 am | Lithium-Ion Gas Deflagration | Paul Hayes, American Fire Technologies |
| 9:30 am | NFPA 855 ESS Update | Jim Houston, Southern Company |
| 10:00 | ESS Question and Answer | NFPA 855 Members |
| 10:15 am | Break |
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| 10:30 am | Fire Loss Database | Dennis Kovach, AEP |
| 10:45 am | NFPA Codes Update/NFPA 30 | Byron Ellis, Entergy |
| 11:30 am | Scrubber Fire with water supply issues | Dennis Mason, AEGIS |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch – Provided |
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| 1:15 pm | Thermal Imaging Detection | Rick Jeffress, Fike |
| 1:45 pm | Diesel Driven Fire Pump Jacket Heater Failures | Charles Bruce, AEGIS |
| 2:15 pm | Break |
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| 2:30 pm | NFPA First responder Training | Anthony Natale, ConEd |
| 3:15 pm | Hose Station Flushing | Shannon McArdle, NEIL |
| 3:45 pm | Advanced Smoke and Haz Gas Detection | Greg Kaufman, Honeywell |
| 4:45 pm | Closing Remarks and Adjourn | Dennis Kovach, AEP |
| 5:00 - 7:00 pm | Hospitality Reception (location TBD) | All Attendees |
Wednesday, October 20
| 8:00 am | Coffee & Pastries – Provided | All Attendees |
| 8:30 am | Second Day Announcements | Dennis Kovach, AEP |
| 8:45 am | Panel Discussion – Hydrogen Plants NFPA 850/853 | Dave Lindenschmidt, Duke (moderator) |
| 9:45 am | Break |
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| 10:00 am | AEGIS Whitepaper on ESS | Mark Boone, AEGIS |
| 11:00 am | Closing Remarks and Adjourn | Dennis Kovach, AEP |
| 11:30 am | Executive Debrief | Board Members Only |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch – Provided | All Attendees |
| 1:00 - 2:30 pm | Experience Power: Hazards and Solutions for Battery ESS Note: This session is part of the main Experience Power Conference available at no additional cost. | All Attendees |
| 2:30 - 4:30 pm | Open for Individual Work |
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Thursday, October 21
This is a Private/Closed Session for Utility Members only. This allows for candid open discussion about real issues that can be addressed in a small work group.
| 8:00 am | Coffee & Pastries – Provided |
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| 8:00 am | Loss Roundtable (Closed Session) | Utility Members Only |
| 10:00 am | Break |
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| 10:15 am | Loss Roundtable (Closed Session) | Utility Members Only |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch – Provided |
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| 1:00 pm | Loss Roundtable (Closed Session) | Utility Members Only |
| 3:00 pm | Adjourn (meeting can run until 5:00 if needed) |
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