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To attend this event, you must add this to your registration. The cost is $75, covering transportation to and from the facility. This can be added to your registration when registering or after by visiting the registration resource center.
Tour OATI’s Microgrid Technology Center
• A fully operational Microgrid that utilizes renewable energy resources: natural-gas, micro turbines, and hybrid energy storage to serve the campus load.
• Unique chance to see the OATI Data Center that hosts solutions used by nearly every utility in North America.
• Learn about multiple real utility integrated Microgrid use cases and how they support utility operations
• And so much more!Tour capacity is limited, so register early to reserve your spot!
Tour is open to utilities ONLY in view of security and compliance procedures.
Government issued photo ID required to attend.OATI Tour Schedule1:30 PM - Meet & depart from Hyatt Regency
1:45 PM – Buses arrive to OATI
2:00 PM – Use Cases and snacks
3:00 PM – Tour
4:00 PM – Depart & pick-up back to Hyatt RegencySponsored by:
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