Join us for an exclusive interview-style webinar featuring Jason Smith (Santee Cooper) and Deborah Manning (Versant) as they share their experiences implementing PCI’s Line Rating Management System (LRMS) to meet FERC Order 881 requirements. Discover how these utilities navigate compliance challenges, unlocked operational efficiencies, and leveraged technology to future-proof their transmission operations. We’ll also explore PCI’s product roadmap and upcoming innovations that will shape the next generation of line rating management.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Real-world lessons learned from implementing PCI LRMS for FERC 881 compliance
- Key benefits achieved, including cost savings, improved reliability, and streamlined reporting
- Best practices for integrating LRMS with existing systems and processes
- Future enhancements and roadmap for PCI’s LRMS, including dynamic line rating capabilities
- Actionable insights to help your organization prepare for evolving regulatory requirements
- How this solution reduces compliance risk, saves costs, and enhances operational efficiency
- The potential for after the fact analysis against rating data for operational insights
Who will benefit from this webinar:
- Transmission engineers – for accurate ratings and operational decisions
- System operators & planners – for improved reliability and congestion management
- Transmission owners & utilities – seeking efficient FERC 881 compliance solutions
- Asset management & operations leaders – looking to optimize line ratings and reduce congestion costs
- Regulatory & compliance teams – responsible for audit readiness and reporting
- IT & integration specialists – tasked with connecting LRMS to enterprise systems
- Executives & decision makers – evaluating technology investments for grid modernization
We look forward to having you attend the event!
About Presenters
Arun Devarakonda
Arun Devarakonda joined PCI in 2012 and serves as the senior director for Asset Operations. With expertise in both Generation and Transmission solutions, Arun has led successful implementations across multiple ISOs in North America and international markets. He holds an MBA in IT and international business, along with a bachelor’s degree in information and communication technology.
Debbie Manning
Debbie Manning joined Versant Power in 1988 and serves as Senior Transmission Planning Engineer. With extensive experience across transmission and distribution protection, substation design, and system planning, she has supported generator interconnections and led studies on the impact of renewable integration into Maine’s grid. Debbie is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Maine and holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maine and a Master of Science in Power System Management from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Jason Smith
Jason Smith joined Santee Cooper in 2015 and currently serves as Manager of System Operations Planning. With more than a decade of experience across transmission, SCADA/EMS engineering, and system protection, Jason has led initiatives to strengthen grid reliability, optimize operational planning, and support compliance with evolving regulatory requirements. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and holds an MBA from The Citadel, along with a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering.