Updates & Events
Info for members about events, updates, and results
Engagement Opportunities
| Meeting | Date | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Working 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 |
| Live Working Workshop: Care and Testing of Insulating Tools | April 30 8:30-4:30 pm ET |
Charlotte, NC | |
| EPRI R&D Project Update Webcast: Live Working (P35.010) | May 21 2:00-3:00 pm ET |
Webcast | Meeting Materials |
| EPRI R&D Information Exchange Webcast: Live Line Procedures for EHV Lines (P35.010) | June 12 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 |
| Live Working Task Force | August 18-22 (In-person) August 25-29 (Virtual) |
Charlotte, NC | Meeting Materials |
| EPRI End of Year Webcast: Live Working (P35.010) | November 20 2:00-3:00 pm ET |
Webcast | Meeting Materials |
2026 Anticipated Deliverables
| Deliverable | Deliverable Type |
|---|---|
| Live Working Reference Book(Tan Book) | Reference Book |
| Live Working Rope Testing and Evaluation – Development of Inspection and Retirement Guide | Technical Update |
| Evaluation of Portable HotStick Testing Devices | Technical Update |
| Understanding Insulating Tool Flashovers at Normal AC Voltages: Electrical Testing Results | Technical Update |
| OHTL Temporary Protective Grounding and Bonding Workshop | Workshop |
2025 Deliverables
In 2025, a mix of ongoing research initiatives together with new research areas will be undertaken.
| Deliverable | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Live Working Reference Book (The Tan Book) | Reference Book | December 2025 |
| Live Line Rope Evaluation: Synthetic Ropes for Stringing Operations | Technical Update | December 2025 |
| Evaluation of Portable Rope Testing Devices | Technical Update | December 2025 |
| Minimum Approach Distance Calculator | Software | December 2025 |
| Temporary Protective Grounding Rating (RTGC) Calculator | Software | December 2025 |
| Conductive Suit Evaluation: Laboratory Testing | Technical Update | December 2025 |