Transmission Workshop: Breaking Transmission Bottlenecks: Real-World Execution Strategies for 2027

Mar 03, 2027
TBD
Workshop
*  Pre-Registraion Required. *
 
As thousands of miles of high-voltage transmission lines move from planning to field execution, traditional project delivery models are being tested by unprecedented supply chain backlogs, multi-jurisdictional permitting hurdles, and dynamic grid stability constraints. Delivering the next generation of 345kV and 765kV bulk power infrastructure on time and within budget requires modern forecasting, integrated procurement, and cross-sector coordination.
 
This interactive workshop brings together leaders across the transmission construction value chain—including investor-owned utilities, EPC firms, prime contractors, and critical material suppliers—to outline actionable strategies for navigating complex mega-project deployments.
 
Key Takeaways & Core Discussion Areas:
 
  • Supply Chain Resilience & Procurement: Strategies for mitigating multi-year lead times on extra-high-voltage (EHV) transformers, specialized conductors, and HVDC converter equipment.
  • Siting, Permitting & Interregional Alignment: Overcoming multi-agency permitting friction, NIMBYism, and right-of-way bottlenecks across state and regional boundaries.
  • Grid Integration & System Stability: Addressing dynamic thermal congestion, low-inertia environments, and inverter-based resource (IBR) integration alongside physical construction.
  • 765kV & Bulk Power Execution: Leveraging ultra-high-voltage AC engineering to maximize right-of-way throughput—delivering up to six times the capacity of standard 345kV corridors.
  • Proactive Risk & Capacity Management: Identifying hidden supply chain and labor constraints early to establish predictable schedules and cost certainty.
 
Participants will walk away with practical, field-tested frameworks to improve project certainty, streamline interregional planning, and successfully scale high-voltage transmission programs over the decade ahead.
 
Schedule of presentations and panels: 
 

1:00 pm - 1:05 pm | Welcome & Transmission Now: Mapping the Current Grid and Future Corridors 

The modern power grid stands at a pivotal inflection point, balanced between existing infrastructure limits and unprecedented load growth demands. Moving from current operational realities to actionable growth requires clear visibility into today's bottlenecks and tomorrow's essential energy corridors.

1:05 pm - 1:50 pm| Panel Discussion: Industry Leading 765kV Plans and Designs

As utilities push toward higher capacity, improved reliability, and long-distance bulk power transfer, 765kV transmission infrastructure represents the absolute upper tier of high-voltage AC engineering. This session explores the latest advancements, design paradigms, and field-tested strategies for planning, engineering, and deploying modern 765kV systems. Attendees will gain critical insights into conductor selection, insulation coordination, compact tower configurations, and corona mitigation, alongside practical frameworks for integrating ultra-high-voltage AC into legacy grids to connect large-scale renewable generation. Beyond the physical architecture, the discussion dives into how 765kV expansion maximizes right-of-way efficiency by delivering up to six times the power of standard 345kV lines. Speakers will share operational lessons learned, advanced monitoring B9:B10practices, and lifecycle maintenance protocols designed to maintain 99%+ availability over multi-decade lifespans. Tailored for grid planning engineers, transmission design leaders, and utility executives, this session offers a comprehensive look at what it takes to execute next-generation bulk power delivery projects. 

Moderator: Mike Beehler
Panelists: Matt Parker - Dominion, Ellen Buck -Oncor, Rachel Williams - Southern Company
 

1:50 pm - 2:00 pm | Networking Break Recharge, connect, and discover!

 Enjoy this time to take a break and build meaningful connections in a relaxed atmosphere.

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Session: More details coming soon! 

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2:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Session: More details coming soon!

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3:00 pm - 3:15 pm | Networking Break Recharge, connect, and discover!

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3:15 pm - 3:45 pm | Session: More details coming soon! 

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3:45 pm - 4:15 pm | Transmission in 2027 and Beyond

The workshop concludes with an interactive discussion that brings together utility leaders and technology innovators to summarize key lessons and identify practical actions attendees can take back to their organizations. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to support upcoming engineering and planning efforts while continuing conversations throughout DTECH and beyond. 

4:15 pm | Workshop Concludes

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