About CEATI Programs

CEATI’s 21 technical programs connect utility professionals to collaborate on research, share practical experience, benchmark approaches, and learn from peers and experts. Each program is supported by experienced technical advisors.

CEATI programs are designed for utilities and qualifying power-sector organizations. Vendors, consultants, and technology providers can explore industry partner opportunities.

Our Women in Power and Young Professionals groups are open to professionals across the power industry at no cost.

All Interest Groups

Cross-Functional Planning & Strategy

Energy Executive Forum

Connect with other utility leaders for confidential peer discussions on strategic priorities, industry challenges, and emerging opportunities.

Grounding & Lightning

Advance safe grounding practices and improve lightning protection across transmission, distribution, and substation systems.

Health & Safety

Strengthen workplace safety programs through proven practices, risk management, and shared utility experience.

Infrastructure Protection & Security

Protect critical utility infrastructure through effective security strategies, threat awareness, and timely intelligence.

Protection & Control

Advance protection and control practices to safeguard equipment, maintain system stability, and respond to changing grid conditions.

Renewable & Emerging Energy Technologies

Evaluate renewable and emerging generation technologies, energy storage, and hybrid systems to support strategic generation planning and investment decisions.

Generation

Asset Management in Generation

Balance equipment performance, investment decisions, and risk to maximize the long-term value of generation assets.

Dam Safety

Improve dam safety through effective risk assessment, infrastructure monitoring, and risk management practices.

Hydropower Operations Planning & Water Management

Improve hydropower planning and operations through effective water management, forecasting, and resource optimization.

Hydropower Plant Equipment

Extend equipment life, reduce maintenance costs, and improve the reliability of hydropower generation assets.

Thermal Generation

Improve thermal plant efficiency, equipment reliability, and operational performance while managing costs and emissions.

Transmission & Distribution

Advanced Distribution Operations

Explore grid automation, advanced control systems, and distributed energy resource integration to modernize distribution operations.

Asset Management in T&D

Strengthen asset investment decisions, lifecycle planning, and risk management across transmission and distribution infrastructure.

Distribution Equipment & Planning

Improve distribution asset performance through effective equipment selection, lifecycle management, and long-term planning.

Overhead Transmission Design

Strengthen transmission line design to address extreme weather, evolving system demands, and emerging technologies.

Overhead Transmission Equipment

Extend equipment life and improve performance through effective inspection, condition assessment, and maintenance practices.

Power Quality

Address power quality disturbances, emerging challenges, and their impacts on customers and utility systems.

Power System Planning & Operations

Navigate evolving generation resources, grid complexity, and changing requirements for power system planning and operations.

Stations Equipment

Improve the reliability, performance, and lifecycle management of station equipment and technologies.

Transmission Underground Cables

Advance the design, installation, maintenance, and reliability of high-voltage underground cable systems.

Vegetation Management

Reduce vegetation-related risks to grid reliability through effective program planning, maintenance strategies, and operational best practices.

Advocacy & Progression

Women in Power

Build professional connections, share experiences, and support the advancement of women across the power industry.

Young Professionals

Connect with power industry peers, develop professional skills, and build relationships to support career growth.