IEEE Denver PES/IAS Chapter May 2025 Meeting
Join the IEEE PES/IAS Denver Chapter during our May technical meeting. Our guest speaker this month is Ryan Brockbank, Principal at EDM International. Note that this event is at the Original Brooklyn's at 2644 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204.
Schedule
6:00 – Check-in, Chapter Business and Networking
6:30 – Dinner Served
7:00 – Presentation
8:00 – Adjourn
Title: Utility Wildfire Risk Mitigation - State of The Union Update
Summary:
As wildfires intensify across the United States, utilities face growing challenges in managing risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting public safety. In this presentation, Ryan Brockbank, Principal at EDM, will share how EDM collaborates with utilities to develop resilient, forward-looking wildfire mitigation and asset management programs. Drawing from extensive industry experience, Ryan will offer insights into wildfire trends and emerging risks, the evolving regulatory landscape, and prevalent industry practices.
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- Date: 16 May 2025
- Time: 12:00 AM UTC to 03:00 AM UTC
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- 2644 W Colfax Ave
- Denver, Colorado
- United States 80204
- Building: Original Brooklyns
- Click here for Map
- Starts 25 April 2025 06:00 AM UTC
- Ends 16 May 2025 01:00 AM UTC
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- Menu: Brooklyn Burger, French Dip, Catalina Chicken Sandwich, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Reuben Sandwich, Chef Salad, House Salad (vegetarian), No Dinner
Speakers
Ryan of EDM International
Utility Wildfire Risk Mitigation - State of The Union Update
As wildfires intensify across the United States, utilities face growing challenges in managing risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting public safety. In this presentation, Ryan Brockbank, Principal at EDM, will share how EDM collaborates with utilities to develop resilient, forward-looking wildfire mitigation and asset management programs. Drawing from extensive industry experience, Ryan will offer insights into wildfire trends and emerging risks, the evolving regulatory landscape, and prevalent industry practices.
Biography:
Ryan A. Brockbank is a Principal at EDM International, with over 32 years of experience in utility vegetation management, wildfire mitigation, environmental assessment, asset management, and system resiliency. He advises the California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board on utility wildfire issues and has led large-scale utility field operations, including as President of Western ECI. Ryan holds a B.U.S. in Environmental Studies and an M.S. in Environmental Management, is an ISA Certified Arborist, and has authored key industry publications on utility wildfire mitigation, integrated vegetation management, and environmental impacts.
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Agenda
Schedule
6:00 – Check-in, Chapter Business and Networking
6:30 – Dinner Served
7:00 – Presentation
8:00 – Adjourn