NEMA to Discusses Innovation in 21st Century Power Systems
Press Release Summary:
National Electrical Manufacturers Association President and CEO Kevin J. Cosgriff discusses at the 2019 Global Grid Forum about innovation in 21st Century power systems. During the Technology Innovations for Grid Planning, Operations, and Maintenance Panel, Cosgriff will discuss the technologies and practices that are part of the way transmission companies – and their suppliers – plan and deliver power over long distances.
Original Press Release:
NEMA Touts Transmission Technology Innovations at Global Grid Forum
ROSSLYN, Va., August 29, 2019—National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) President and CEO Kevin J. Cosgriff will speak at the 2019 Global Grid Forum about innovation in 21st Century power systems, on September 11, 2019, in Vancouver, Canada. This is a two-day event sponsored by the Association of Power Utilities of Africa, BC Hydro, Canadian Electricity Association, Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation, Edison Electric Group, Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization, and Renewables Cities.
During the Technology Innovations for Grid Planning, Operations, and Maintenance Panel, Cosgriff will discuss the technologies and practices that are part of the way transmission companies – and their suppliers – plan and deliver power over long distances.
“Digitalization provides new possibilities for grid optimization,” says Cosgriff. “New technology applications are speeding the transition towards a modern energy system that will unlock significant economic and societal benefits; including better performance, predictable costs, and greater capability for grid operators, manufacturers, and customers alike.”
Join NEMA on Wednesday, September 11, from 11:00 am-12:00 pm PDT to learn more about Technology Innovations for Grid Planning, Operations, and Maintenance.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) represents nearly 325 electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers that make safe, reliable, and efficient products and systems. Our combined industries account for 360,000 American jobs in more than 7,000 facilities covering every state. These industries produce $106 billion in shipments and $36 billion in exports of electrical equipment and medical imaging technologies per year.
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Tracy Cullen
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