Updates & Events
Info for members about events, updates, and results
2026 Engagement Opportunities
| Event Name | Date | Location | Contact | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and Substations Task Force Meeting | February 9 - 12 | Charlotte, NC EPRI Offices | Rachel Moore | Meeting Information |
| Transmission & Substations Advisory Meeting | March 30 - April 1 | Charlotte, NC EPRI Offices | Rachel Moore | Meeting Information |
| EPRI R&D Project Update Webcast: Inspection and Assessment (P35.001) | June 2 11:00-11:30 am ET | Webcast | Fabien Besnard | More information coming soon |
| Inspection & Assessment Workshop | April 28-30 | Charlotte, NC | Rachel Moore Alessandro Berredo Tim Shaw Neal Murray Fabien Besnard |
More information coming soon |
| Overhead Transmission 2025 ARP Rollout #1 | June 18 10:00 - 11:30 am ET | Webcast | Rachel Moore | More information coming soon |
| Overhead Transmission 2025 ARP Rollout #2 | July 30 10:00 - 11:30 am ET | Webcast | Rachel Moore | More information coming soon |
| Transmission and Substations Task Force Meeting | August 10-14 | Charlotte, NC EPRI Offices | Rachel Moore | More information coming soon |
| Transmission & Substations Advisory Meeting | August 31- September 2 | Oxen Hill, MD | Rachel Moore | More information coming soon |
| EPRI R&D Project Update Webcast: Inspection and Assessment (P35.001) | December 1 11:00-11:30 am ET | Webcast | Fabien Besnard | More information coming soon |
2026 Anticipated Deliverables
| Deliverable | Deliverable Type |
|---|---|
| Inspection and Assessment Reference Book (The Yellow Book) | Reference Book |
| Daytime Discharge Inspection of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines | Field Guide |
| Inspection of Conductors for Overhead Transmission Lines | Field Guide |
| Inspection of Transmission Line Grounding Systems | Field Guide |
| Visual Inspection of Polymer Insulators | Field Guide |
| Visual Inspection of Porcelain and Glass Disc Insulators | Field Guide |
| Visual Inspection of SteelStructures | Field Guide |
| Visual Inspection of Wood Structures | Field Guide |
| Inspection of Transmission Line Foundations | Field Guide |
| Inspection, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection Systems for Transmission Line Structures | Field Guide |
| Visual Inspection of Avian Issues on Transmission and Distribution Structures | Field Guide |
| Corona Rings for Polymer Insulators | Field Guide |
| Tier 1, Above- and Below-Grade Corrosion Assessment of Weathering Steel Transmission Structures | Field Guide |
| Construction and Inspection of Compression Connectors for Overhead Transmission Lines | Field Guide |
| Infrared Thermography for Overhead Transmission Lines | Field Guide |
| Transmission Line Aerial Marking & Lightning | Field Guide |
| Live Working Rope | Field Guide |
| Corrosion Assessment of Weathering Steel Transmission Structures | Field Guide |
| Evaluation of New and Emerging Inspection Technologies | Technical Update Report |
| Inspection, Assessment, and Maintenance Workshop | Workshop |
2025 Engagement Opportunities
| Meeting | Date | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection and Assessment Task Force | March 10-13 (In-person) March 17-20 (Virtual) |
Charlotte, NC | Meeting Materials |
| EPRI Overhead Transmission Program (P35) New Supplemental Launch Webcast | April 3 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET |
Webcast | Meeting Materials |
| EPRI R&D Information Exchange Webcast: Technologies forMonitoring Icing (P35.001) | April 24 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET |
Webcast | Meeting Materials |
| EPRI R&D Project Update Webcast: Inspection and Assessment(P35.001) | June 10 11:00 am -12:00 pm ET |
Webcast | Meeting Materials |
| Overhead Transmission 2026 ARP Rollout #1 | July 17 10:00 am - 11:00 pm ET |
Webcast | Meeting Material |
| Overhead Transmission 2026 ARP Rollout #2 | July 24 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET |
Webcast | Meeting Material |
| Inspection and Assessment Task Force | August 18-22 (In-person) August 25-29 (Virtual) |
Charlotte, NC | Meeting Materials |
| EPRI R&D Information Exchange Webcast: Technologies forAvian Interactions (P35.001) | September 16 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET |
Webcast | |
| EPRI's Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure (TDI) Workshop on Robotics, Drones, and Imagery | October 21 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET |
Workshop | Meeting Materials |
2025 Deliverables
| PID | Deliverable Title |
|---|---|
| 3002032691 | Overhead Transmission Inspection, Assessment, and AssetManagement Reference Guide (Yellow Book) |
| 3002032692 | Evaluation of LiDAR Inspection Technologies |
| 3002032693 | Field Guide: Construction and Inspection of CompressionConnectors for Overhead Transmission Lines |
| 3002032694 | Field Guide: Corona Rings for Polymer Insulators |
| 3002032695 | Field Guide: Inspection of Conductors for Overhead TransmissionLines |
| 3002032696 | Field Guide: Inspection of Transmission Line Foundations |
| 3002032697 | Field Guide: Inspection of Transmission Line Grounding Systems |
| 3002032698 | Field Guide: Visual Inspection of Avian Issues on Transmissionand Distribution Structures |
| 3002032699 | Field Guide: Visual Inspection of Polymer Insulators |
| 3002032700 | Field Guide: Visual Inspection of Porcelain and Glass DiscInsulators |
| 3002032701 | Field Guide: Visual Inspection of Steel Structures |
| 3002032702 | Field Guide: Visual Inspection of Wood Structures |
| 3002032703 | Field Guide: Infrared Thermography for Overhead TransmissionLines -Insulators, Compression Connectors, Overhead Ground Wire, Surge |