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: Composite Structures, Line Design, Increasing Line Resiliency (P35.005, P35.007, P35.008) | June 11 2:00-3:00 pm ET | Webcast | David Folk Pierre Marais |
Meeting Materials |
| Overhead Transmission 2025 ARP Rollout #1 | June 18 10:00 - 11:30 am ET | Webcast | Rachel Moore | Meeting Materials |
| Ductile Iron Transmission Structure Basics Training | July 28 | Webcast | David Folk Pierre Marais |
Meeting Materials |
| Overhead Transmission 2025 ARP Rollout #2 | July 30 10:00 - 11:30 am ET | Webcast | Rachel Moore | Meeting Materials |
| Transmission and Substations Task Force Meeting | August 10-14 | Charlotte, NC EPRI Offices | Rachel Moore | Meeting Materials |
| Transmission & Substations Advisory Meeting | August 31- September 2 | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland | Rachel Moore | Meeting Materials |
| EPRI R&D Project Update Webcast: Composite Structures, Line Design, Increasing Line Resiliency (P35.005, P35.007, P35.008) | November 18 2:00-3:00 pm ET | Webcast | David Folk Pierre Marais |
More information coming soon |
2026 Anticipated Deliverables
| Deliverable | Deliverable Type |
|---|---|
| Composite Structures Application Guide | Technical Update |
| Ductile Iron Structures Application Guide | Technical Update |
| Optimal Pole Material Selection Guide | Technical Update |
| Ductile Iron Transmission Structure Basics Training | Training |
2025 Engagement Opportunities
| Meeting | Date | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhead Line Design 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 Project Update Webcast: Composite Structures, Line Design, Increasing Line Resiliency (P35.005, P35.007, P35.008) | May 29 2:00 - 3:00 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 |
| Overhead Line Design Task Force | August 18-22 (In-person) August 25-29 (Virtual) |
Charlotte, NC | Meeting Materials |
| EPRI End of Year Webcast: Composite Structures, Line Design, Increasing Line Resiliency (P35.005, P35.007, P35.008) | November 13 2:00-3:00 pm ET |
Webcast | Meeting Materials |
2025 Deliverables
| Product ID# | Deliverable | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3002032745 | Composite Structures Application Guide : Wood Pole Equivalency | Technical Update | December 2025 |
| 3002032744 | Ductile Iron Structure Application Guide: Coating Testing & Pole Break Results | Technical Update | December 2025 |
| 3002032743 | Transmission Pole Material Selection Guide: 2025 Edition | Technical Update | December 2025 |
| 3002033727 | Composite Utility Pole Fundamentals - search "Composite" | Workshop | December 2025 |