BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:186@pcienergysolutions.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T150000 DTSTAMP:20251120T220022Z URL:https://www.pcienergysolutions.com/events/webinar-ferc-881-compliance- in-action-lessons-from-santee-cooper-versant/ SUMMARY:Webinar: FERC 881 Compliance in Action: Lessons from Santee Cooper & Versant DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us for an exclusive interview-style webinar featuring Jason Smith (Santee Cooper) and Deborah Manning (Versant) as they share th eir 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 ex plore PCI’s product roadmap and upcoming innovations that will shape the next generation of line rating management.\n\nHere’s what you’ll lear n:\n\n Real-world lessons learned from implementing PCI LRMS for FERC 881 compliance\n Key benefits achieved\, including cost savings\, improved r eliability\, and streamlined reporting\n Best practices for integrating L RMS with existing systems and processes\n Future enhancements and roadmap for PCI’s LRMS\, including dynamic line rating capabilities\n Actionab le insights to help your organization prepare for evolving regulatory requ irements\n How this solution reduces compliance risk\, saves costs\, and enhances operational efficiency\n The potential for after the fact analys is against rating data for operational insights\n\nWho will benefit from t his webinar:\n\n Transmission engineers – for accurate ratings and oper ational decisions\n System operators &\; planners – for improved rel iability and congestion management\n Transmission owners &\; utilities – seeking efficient FERC 881 compliance solutions\n Asset management & amp\; operations leaders – looking to optimize line ratings and reduce c ongestion costs\n Regulatory &\; compliance teams – responsible for audit readiness and reporting\n IT &\; integration specialists – tas ked with connecting LRMS to enterprise systems\n Executives &\; decisi on makers – evaluating technology investments for grid modernization\n\n \nWe look forward to having you attend the event!\n\nAbout Presenters\n\nA run Devarakonda\n\nArun Devarakonda joined PCI in 2012 and serves as the s enior director for Asset Operations. With expertise in both Generation and Transmission solutions\, Arun has led successful implementations across m ultiple ISOs in North America and international markets. He holds an MBA i n IT and international business\, along with a bachelor's degree in inform ation and communication technology.\n\n \;\n\nDebbie Manning\n\nDebbie Manning joined Versant Power in 1988 and serves as Senior Transmission Pl anning Engineer. With extensive experience across transmission and distrib ution protection\, substation design\, and system planning\, she has suppo rted generator interconnections and led studies on the impact of renewable integration into Maine’s grid. Debbie is a licensed Professional Engine er in the State of Maine and holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Eng ineering from the University of Maine and a Master of Science in Power Sys tem Management from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.\n\n \;\n\nJason S mith\n\nJason Smith joined Santee Cooper in 2015 and currently serves as M anager of System Operations Planning. With more than a decade of experienc e across transmission\, SCADA/EMS engineering\, and system protection\, Ja son has led initiatives to strengthen grid reliability\, optimize operatio nal planning\, and support compliance with evolving regulatory requirement s. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and holds an MBA from The Citade l\, along with a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics enginee ring.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcienergysolutions.com/wp-content/up loads/2025/11/12-04-25-FERC-881-Compliance-in-Action-Lessons-from-Santee-C ooper-Versant-.png CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR