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31 July 2010
environment/utilities/ energy sector

2nd Annual NERC & FERC Reliability Compliance
Proactively advance your reliability program to meet the emerging dynamics of NERC & FERC mandatory Compliance and Enforcement guidelines

Event Date: 20-21 Apr 2010
Location: Crowne Plaza Houston River Oaks, TX, USA

key conference speakers

Mark E. Hegerle
Director Division of Compliance, Office of Electric Reliability, FERC
Kathy Patton
Deputy General Counsel and Compliance Officer, Allegheny Energy
Martin Huang
VP, System Operations, British Columbia Transmission Corp
Jeff Guldner
VP, Rates and Regulation & CCO, Arizona Public Service Co.
Patricia 'Pat' vanMidde
Electric Reliability Compliance Manager, NERC & WECC Compliance Department, SDG&E

key conference topics

  • Discuss FERC's Division of Compliance Enforcement Priorities and What’s on the Horizon
  • Examine Arizona Public Service Co cost effective framework for managing data and performing successful audits
  • Highlight how British Columbia Transmission Corp has incorporated NERC CIP Compliance into your existing compliance
  • Explore how SDG&E is maturing the reliability compliance process and business performance through technology
  • key conference features

  • Pratical and Actionable Insights on the Latest Practices in Preparing for NERC & FERC Investigations
  • conference focus

    The marcus evans 2nd Annual NERC & FERC Reliability Compliance event will utilize testimony from FERC to ready companies for t

    The marcus evans 2nd Annual NERC & FERC Reliability Compliance event will utilize insight from FERC to ready companies for the compliance audit process. It will leverage the practical experience from top companies including Allegheny Energy, British Columbia Transmission Corp, Arizona Public Service Co., and SDG&E, who will be focusing on the readiness assessments necessary in preparation for the audit and more importantly on how to build your compliance program post-audit.

    This conference will help companies to advance their program to not only maintain operational compliance and gain competitive advantage, but to ensure that their company’s reliability compliance program stands up to the rigorous emerging regulations and standards.

    conference sponsors
    Silver Sponsor


    Waterfall Security

    Gold Media Partner


    Electric Energy Online

    Platinum Media Partner


    Electricity Today

    who should attend the conference

    Attendee Profile:
    Chief Compliance Officers, In-House Counsel, VP, Directors, Managers and Officers in the Utilities industries with responsibilities or involvement in the following areas:
    • NERC Compliance
    • FERC Compliance
    • Reliability/Standards Compliance
    • Regulatory Compliance
    • Transmission Strategy and Compliance


    Vendor Profile:
    VP, Directors, Marketing Managers, BDMs with responsibilities for Utility Markets in:
    • Enterprise Content / Documentation Management
    • NERC Compliance Risk
    • NERC / FERC Compliance Consultants
    • Compliance management software solutions
    • NERC CIP Compliance

    the conference venue

    2712 Southwest Frwy, Houston, TX 77098



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    the conference organisers

    marcus evans specialises in the research and development of strategic events for senior business executives. From our international network of 63 offices, marcus evans produces over 1000 event days a year on strategic issues in corporate finance, telecommunications, technology, health, transportation, capital markets, human resources and business improvement.

    Above all, marcus evans provides clients with business information and knowledge which enables them to sustain a valuable competitive advantage and makes a positive contribution to their success.



    conference speakers

    Mark E. Hegerle
    Director Division of Compliance, Office of Electric Reliability
    FERC

    Gary Guy
    Chief FERC Officer
    Baltimore Gas & Electric

    Kathy Patton
    Deputy General Counsel and Compliance Officer
    Allegheny Energy

    John Rhea
    Assistant Corporate Secretary and Corporate Complianec Officer
    OGE Energy

    Kurt L. Krieger
    Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
    Former Assistant General Counsel with NiSource Corporate Services Company

    Martin Huang
    VP, System Operations
    British Columbia Transmission Corp

    Jeff Guldner
    VP, Rates and Regulation & CCO
    Arizona Public Service Co.

    Mike Beer
    VP, Federal Regulation and Policy
    E.O.N US

    Robert E Hoopes
    Sr. Director, NERC Compliance
    PPL Corp

    Raj Rana
    Director, RTO Policy and NERC Compliance
    AEP

    Benjamin Church
    Director, Reliability and Compliance
    NextEra Energy Resources

    Jim Baggs
    Director of Regulatory Compliance
    Idaho Power

    J. Christopher Hajovsky
    Director, Regulatory Affairs and NERC Reliability Standards,
    RRI Energy, Inc

    Gregory Wright
    IT Specialist
    NB Power Gerneration

    Martin Narendorf
    Director Substation Operations
    Centerpoint Energy

    Patricia 'Pat' vanMidde
    Electric Reliability Compliance Manager, NERC & WECC Compliance Department
    SDG&E

    general enquiries

    Natakii David - Energy

    CGI Tower, 3rd Floor
    Warrens, St. Michael,
    Barbados, BB12001

    Telephone:
    246 227 3715
    Fax: 888 844 4901
    Email: energy@marcusevansbb.com


    sponsorship opportunities

    marcus evans Energy

    3rd Floor CGI Tower
    Warrens, St. Michael
    Barbados

    Telephone: 888-844-4901
    Fax: 246-417-5420
    Email: energy@marcusevansbb.com

    conference quote

    "Ensure Business Critical Reliability Compliance and Audit Readiness through Automation, Standardization and Documentation Management"

    Recent audit deadlines, investigations and enforcement initiatives has made this issue an even more critical focus for energy and utility corporations