Summary Description:
The presentation will focus on assessing and upgrading existing electrical infrastructure with strategies to integrate microgrids, plan for electrification of building systems, and implement EV charging.
Learning Objectives:
Evaluate existing electrical distribution impacts when integrating:
- Electrification for decarbonization goals
- Regional and client-owned Microgrids
- EV charging infrastructure
Upgrade strategies of existing electrical distribution:
- Evaluating condition, reliability, and Code compliance
- Expanding and/or replacing standby generators
- Service entrance replacement
Speaker Biography:
Richard A. Vedvik, PE, CHEPP
- Richard is a senior electrical engineer, an acoustical engineer, and a corporate education leader with 19 years experience at IMEG Corp. His project resume exceeds $6 billion in construction with more than 600 projects, the majority of which are in healthcare. Richard is a Certified Healthcare Emergency Power Professional (CHEPP), has over 16 publications with Consulting & Specifying Engineer Magazine, and he teaches evening classes at a local community college.
