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Duke Energy

Smart Grid Workforce Training

Abstract

This project will develop training materials for electrical operations and field safety skills for both Duke employees and contract workers. In addition, informational packages will be provided to local and state emergency management associations, and to the crews from other utilities who come into Duke Energy’s service territory to restore power after a major storm event. Training modules will focus on the installation and operation of automated meters and their associated communication systems.

Contact Information

Deborah Buterbaugh
Project Manager
National Energy Technology Laboratory
3610 Collins Ferry Road
Morgantown, WV 26507-0880
304-285-4164
Deborah.Buterbaugh@netl.doe.gov

Jeff Gates
Principal Investigator
Duke Energy Business Services LLC
526 South Church Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
704-382-7515
Jeff.gates@duke-energy.com

At-A-Glance
Recipient: Duke Energ
HQ State: North Carolina
NERC Region:
Total Budget: $6,980,082
Federal Share: $3,490,041
 
Funding Program:
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Equipment:
Targeted Benefits:
  • Increase the technical knowledge and skills components of utility job classifications for technicians and administrative or program personnel
  • Job Retention - up to 3,100 employees in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky will receive Smart Grid training
  • Reduced carbon emission
 

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