Generation School

Date:	April 16-18, 2024
Time:	Day 1: Apr 16, 2024 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Day 2: Apr 17, 2024 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Day 3: Apr 18, 2024 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location:	Various locations
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With a mix of classroom and hands-on learning, Generation School appeals to all learning styles and all levels of experience. In the classroom, attendees will learn about security in generation facilities, fuel storage standards, testing and maintenance best practices, and more. Attendees work and learn with real systems, seeing and feeling what the seasoned instructors explain in real time.

This year we will offer in-plant, hands-on instruction on Caterpillar, Cooper/Enterprise, and Fairbanks engine sets. Attendees will also tour the Faribault Energy Park.

When registering, please indicate preference for hands-on instruction. NOTE: Generation School takes place at multiple locations. See below for details.

Schedule

Tuesday, April 16

Location: Baymont Hotel, 245 Florence Avenue, Owatonna

12:00–1:00 Registration/check-in
1:00–1:15 Welcome and introductions
1:05–2:15 Physical and cybersecurity for generation facilities
2:30–4:00 Fuel storage standards
5:30–7:30 Welcome reception

Wednesday, April 17

Locations:

Caterpillar engine: Blooming Prairie Power Plant #3, 605 5th Ave NE, Blooming Prairie
Cooper/Enterprise engine: New Prague Power Plant, 300 E Main St, New Prague
Fairbanks engine: Blooming Prairie Power Plant #1, 146 3rd Ave SE, Blooming Prairie

8:30–12:00 Hands-on training
12:00–1:00 Lunch
1:00–4:00 Hands-on training

NOTE: Participants need to select ONE of the following when registering.

Caterpillar
Instructors: Representatives from Ziegler Power Systems
Cooper/Enterprise
Fairbanks Morse
Instructor: Jeffrey Crampton

Thursday, April 18

Location: Baymont Hotel

8:30–9:30 General maintenance, inspections, and testing procedures
9:45–10:00 Closing remarks
10:00–11:30 Tour of Faribault Energy Park

Schedule subject to change without notice.

What to bring

PPE required for tours and hands-on training in the plants. NOTE: Ear plugs will be provided.

Hard hat
Safety glasses
Safety footwear
Appropriate work clothing
Notebook and pen/pencil

Registration fee

Member Rate: $535 per person
Non-member Rate: $720 per person
NOTE: Registration fee increases $50 on March 9.

Fee includes: workshop tuition, materials, refreshment breaks, lunch on Wednesday and a certificate of attendance. Participants are responsible for all transportation and lodging.

Deadline to register is March 19, 2024.

Cancellation policy

MMUA will issue a refund on advanced registrations, less $50 per person processing fee, provided MMUA is notified by 4:30 pm on March 19, 2024. Refunds issued to a credit card will be subject to an additional 3% fee. Sorry, no refunds after March 19.

Hotel information

MMUA has negotiated reduced room rates starting at $98/night, not including tax. Please call the hotel directly to make reservation and ask for the "Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association" room block.

Baymont Hotel
245 Florence Avenue
Owatonna, Minnesota, 55060

Phone: 507-413-7715

Note: Availability is limited and the reduced rate cannot be guaranteed. The room block will close on April 1. We suggest you make your reservation as early as possible!

Certificates

Participants will receive a certificate of attendance. Watch for an email notification from MMUA after the event.

Photographs

By registering for this event I/we authorize Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) to photograph me at this event and use such photographs in MMUA marketing materials (both electronic and print). I/we understand that I/we will not be paid for giving this consent.