From the Desk of RMEL Executive Director Rick Putnicki

The RMEL Fall Convention Experience is BACK and is quickly approaching!
RMEL FALL CONVENTION - October 10-12, 2022, Hilton Denver Inverness Hotel, Denver, Colorado
Register Now!

Registration for the RMEL Fall Convention is open and the event is less than six weeks away! Mark your calendars and make your arrangements to attend one of the premier events for electric energy leadership and connect with 300 of your electric utility industry peers for lively and enjoyable discussions driven by a program that focuses on strategic discussions to address today’s top concerns for electric utilities. Be sure to Book Your Discounted Hotel Room by Friday, September 16.

We will continue to release more information about the Fall Convention program. Just like past years, you can expect a solid lineup that will include keynotes, the popular CEO Panel, an Electric Power Research Institute Industry Update, Small Nuclear Reactors, an Energy Storage Technology Panel, the latest updates on the SCOTUS EPA Ruling, a Water Resource Challenges in the Colorado River Basin presentation, and a Gallup presentation on Knowledge Transfer/Workforce. 

Additionally, the 2022 RMEL Fall Convention sponsorship prospectus is now available. If you're interested in a sponsorship, would like to discuss a customized opportunity, or have questions, please contact us at info@rmel.org or (303) 865-5544 to expand your company’s visibility at the Fall Convention.

Support Scholarships and Donate to the RMEL Foundation Auction
Donation Deadline is September 16, 2022

Donations are needed! Help support students pursuing electric energy careers by donating an item for the Annual RMEL Foundation Auction. The auction will be held during the 2022 Fall Convention on October 11 and is a primary resource for the 501c3 charity to support the funding of scholarships for the next generation of electric energy industry professionals. We will use the same bidding app that we have used for the past couple of years. We will send more details to access that app before the auction. Over the past 22 years, more than 500 scholarships have been awarded totaling more than $1 million. Your support is needed to continue the Foundation's scholarship efforts. You are encouraged to donate an item to the auction and join the VIRTUAL auction to bid on donated items.

Access On Demand Spring Conference Sessions, Plus Many More On Demand Offerings
Register for RMEL On Demand Offerings (Many Are Complimentary)

If you didn’t get the chance to join us at the Spring Conference, more than 20 On Demand Spring Conference Sessions are now available for your viewing. We recorded video, audio and presentations slides for most of the sessions, and you can sign up to access those now. These sessions include Day 2 Keynote Brad Jones, CEO, ERCOT; the Executive Panel General Session; plus many of the sessions from the Generation, T&D and Management tracks! Take a look at the Spring Conference brochure to get more details on the On Demand sessions available. If you attended the Spring Conference, you already have access to these sessions. Use your Swapcard login to access the sessions. Please contact us if you need assistance logging in.

Upcoming Events
In late September, RMEL is pleased to host two exciting and timely webinars – complimentary for RMEL members! Get more details below and we hope you’re able to join us during these virtual events leading up to the 2022 RMEL Fall Convention October 10-12.

RAIL SERVICE IMPACTS ON COAL-FUELED POWER GENERATION 

September 21, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time

With coal stockpiles lingering at historic lows nationwide, utilities are struggling to cope with a meltdown in railroad service. Threatening to complicate the situation, a national labor strike against railroads could begin as early as mid-September. This webinar will examine the scope and origins of the crisis, summarize railroad service recovery plans ordered by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board, provide up-to-date information on the status of labor negotiations, and attempt to predict when coal shippers may expect to see improvement in rail shipments of their fuel.

HEALTH & WELLNESS IN THE ELECTRIC ENERGY INDUSTRY

Late-September, final date and time TBD

Additional details and registration information for this webinar will be released shortly - stay tuned! 

NOVEMBER SAFETY ROUNDTABLE -  SHIFT WORK & SLEEP HEALTH PROMOTION

November 3, 2022 - final time TBD

Additional details and registration information for this roundtable will be released soon. 

And a sincere Thank You and Best Wishes to a longstanding RMEL Staffer
After a successful and valued career these past nine years with RMEL, James Sakamoto will be leaving us September 1st. James’ contributions have been instrumental to the success of our association. Those of you that had the opportunity to attend any RMEL event, you immediately knew who James was. His servant leadership style exemplifies his commitment to the association and his continued support for all those around him. Enjoy your next chapter, James! We are extremely grateful our paths crossed and more grateful for the friendships you have made! All the best to you, my friend!