A new 500 kV and 230 kV transmission project, designated the Sunrise Powerlink Project, has been undertaken by San Diego Gas & Electric to provide access to renewable generation and increase system reliability. Numerous studies have been performed to support the purpose and need for the project. A public outreach process was performed to solicit input for selection of the transmission line route. Extensive engineering studies were undertaken to establish the design and types of construction that cost-effectively meet project objectives while minimizing environmental impact. The California Public Utilities Commission has recently approved the Project making way for the completion of detailed engineering and construction to support a mid-2012 in-service date.
Mr. Wood is a Vice President and the Project Director for Sargent & Lundy's Sunrise Powerlink transmission line design activities. He is in his 20th year at Sargent & Lundy and has been responsible for the successful completion of numerous transmission line design projects throughout the world. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in the U.S. and Canada. He earned his BS in Civil Engineering from The University of New Brunswick, Canada and MBA in Operations Management from DePaul University.
| Location | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ComEd Commercial Center - Auditorium | 5:30 PM | Social | |
| 1919 Swift Drive (park behind building) | 6:00 PM | Dinner (optional) | |
| Oak Brook, IL 60523-1850 | 6:45 PM | Presentation | |
| (near I-290 & I-294 interchange) | 8:00 PM | Adjourn | |
| 630-684-3200 |
The cost of the optional family style dinner is $15 for IEEE members, $20 for non-members, payable at the event. Sorry, we are unable to process credit cards. Checks payable to "IEEE-PES Chicago Chapter" and cash are accepted, and receipts will be provided.