♣ Evaluated the impact of the proposed interconnection on the reliability of the transmission system.♣ Assisted Utilities to determine if reinforcements are necessary for achieving reliable interconnection.♣ Evaluated the impact of the proposed generation on the local and regional transmission systems.♣ Identified specific modifications needed to incorporate the new generation into transmission lines, terminal equipment, protection and control systems.♣ Prepared cost estimates for transmission upgrades and additions to the system.♣ Performed Transmission Service Requests Study Analysis.♣ Performed Transmission Planning Assessments and cost analysis for Transmission Expansion Planning♣ Performed Short Circuit Studies.♣ Performed Dynamic Stability Studies♣ Evaluated transmission provider’s analysis for adequacy of the transmission system to accommodate requests for either point-to-point transmission service or network integration transmission service.♣ Utilized special software applications designed for power system transmission network and generation performance in both steady-state and dynamic conditions.♣ Monitored Transmission Service Requests and Auction Participation by the energy industries and provided timely assistance for their queries regarding FERC & NERC regulations.♣ Provided assistance to Electric Utilities with NAESB business practices standards.

♣ Created Presentation for Professor Dr. Greg Mowry in Microgrid for the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers Meeting (MnSPE).♣ The Presentation includes information about Microgrid Architecture, Distribution Energy Resources (DER), DER control, protection and storage systems used in Microgrid.