Generation School
With a mix of classroom and hands-on instruction in the plant, Generation School appeals to all learning styles and all levels of experience. In the classroom, attendees will hear from industry experts on topics such as emissions regulations, communications, best practices for testing and maintenance, and more. In the plant, attendees work and learn on the equipment, seeing and feeling what the seasoned instructors explain in real time.
Attendees will also tour Zephr Wind Services.
Note: This school is held at multiple locations. Participant is responsible for their own transportation.
Please bring work attire and personal protective equipment appropriate for a generation plant including:
- Safety glasses
- Safety footwear
- Hard hat (required for tour)
Hearing protection will be provided.
Experienced instructors will provided hands-on training in the plant at the following locations:
- Caterpillar training will take place in Litchfield
- Cooper and Fairbanks training will take place in Glencoe
When registering, you will need to select one of the engine sets for hands-on training.
Registration fee includes workshop tuition, materials, refreshment breaks, and lunch on Wednesday. Participant is responsible for transportation and lodging.
Registration fee increases $50 on March 14. Advance registration closes on March 28, 2025.
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Credits | Price |
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Member registration (early bird)
Note: This school takes place at multiple locations. Participant is responsible for their own transportation. |
13.00 | $555.00 |
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Member registration
Note: This school takes place at multiple locations. Participant is responsible for their own transportation. |
13.00 | $605.00 |
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Non-member registration (early bird)
Note: This school takes place at multiple locations. Participant is responsible for their own transportation. |
13.00 | $830.00 |
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Non-member registration
Note: This school takes place at multiple locations. Participant is responsible for their own transportation. |
13.00 | $880.00 |
Agenda
| April 15 | |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Registration/check-in |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Discussion on emergency and non-emergency units and reporting |
| 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Tour Zephr Wind Services |
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Welcome reception |
| April 16 | |
| 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Hands-on engine training
Caterpillar training is held at the Litchfield power plant Cooper/Enterprise and Fairbanks training is held at the Glencoe power plant |
| April 17 | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
Communicating safely in high noise environments
William Ludwig, Sonetics Corp. |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Optimizing the life of your generating assets
Dustin Jones, Cooper Machinery Services |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Explore fast dispatchable peaking generation systems for grid support
Clay Hardenburger, Interstate Energy Systems |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Group discussion and recap
Paul Helling, MMUA |
Lodging information
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites
416 Prospect St NE
Hutchinson, MN 55350
320-587-7777
MMUA has arranged for discounted lodging. Rates start at $134 per night + tax. Please call the hotel directly and ask for the "MMUA Generation School" discounted rate. We suggest you make your reservation as soon as possible as availability is limited and cannot be guaranteed. The hotel block closes on March 21, 2025, or when sold out.
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