Electric Transmission's Most Powerful People Headline TransForum Texas

Conference Showcases Influential Speakers and Critical Transmission Industry Topics

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Energy Central

Apr 04, 2012, 03:39 ET

AURORA, Colo., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Top leaders in electric power transmission will gather to discuss the most critical issues facing transmission projects underway in the Lone Star State. Held April 24-26, 2012, in San Antonio, TransForum Texas is the only executive conference for transmission professionals that addresses pressing issues like Competitive Renewable Energy Zones (CREZ), power exportation from the state of Texas to surrounding locales, transmission project finance and future grid planning.

Conference discussions will be led by "all stars" from the Texas transmission industry, including:

  • Calvin Crowder – President, Electric Transmission Texas
  • Wayne Morton – General Manager, Wind Energy Transmission
  • David Stidham – Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Tres Amigas, LLC
  • Bill Bojorquez – Vice President, Planning, Hunt Transmission Services
  • Michael Tribolet – Managing Director, Wells Fargo Bank, U.S. Corporate Banking Power and Utilities Group
  • Brian Lloyd – Executive Director, Texas Public Utility Commission
  • James Checkley Jr. – VP Legal and Regulatory, Cross Texas Transmission

"The slate of speakers lined up for this event is second to none," stated Randy Rischard, vice president, Data & Analysis at Energy Central. "Texas pioneers the nation with regard to transmission projects. Our speakers are spearheading initiatives that impact every one of our companies and our projects across the nation. We encourage transmission executives everywhere to join us at the first-annual TransForum Texas event to engage in lively and critical discussion about the future of our industry."

TransForum Texas registration is now open. For more information, click here.  

TransmissionHub is also planning additional conferences for 2012, including TransForum West July 24-26, 2012 in San Diego, CA, and TransForum East December 2012, in Washington, D.C.

About TransmissionHub:
TransmissionHub is an interactive, multi-channel information resource serving professionals involved in the transmission of electric power. Providing reliable data-- including the most robust North American project database available, fully integrated source documents, detailed maps, plus industry insights from senior analysts and exclusive editorial coverage -- TransmissionHub keeps the transmission market connected online and in-person via daily newsletters, weekly summary reports, webcasts and regional events. Produced by industry leaders Energy Central.

SOURCE Energy Central

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