The rush to meet the requirements of FERC Order 2000 is well underway. Throughout the United States, organizations are building or changing long-held operating practices to meet the needs of the altered regulatory landscape. Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) are the startups that have sprung from the new FERC orders. The Midwest Independent System Operator (MISO) is one such startup that promises to meet these requirements by the November 1, 2001 operational deadline.
During a current long-term engagement, Arthur Andersen is delivering a business infrastructure for market settlements, finance and accounting functions at the MISO. The scope of the project extends from development to outsourcing. As managers of the project, Ms. Tolbert and Mr. Lennox are responsible for creation and implementation of the business processes required to accomplish these key features of the MISO.
In a discussion intended for an audience of power engineers either familiar or unfamiliar with the new regulatory landscape, the presenters will describe their experiences at the ERCOT and Midwest ISOs. Current developments at the MISO will be addressed. Key points to be made will enable attendees to leave the presentation having a better understanding of the role of RTOs in the bulk power marketplace.
Ed Lennox is a manager in the Energy practice of Arthur Andersen Business Consulting. Before joining Andersen, Ed held power engineering positions in the R&D Division of S&C Electric Company and in the Engineering Services Group of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. He holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in General Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). His thesis works focused on power engineering, control theory and mechanical dynamics. Ed holds an MBA from the University of Chicago full-time program with concentrations in finance and general management. He is a recipient of the 1997 UIUC Grangier Award for Power Engineering Excellence, and a member of academic honor societies. Ed is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Darlene Tolbert is a manager in the Energy practice of Arthur Andersen Business Consulting. During her tenure, Ms. Tolbert has worked with various Utilities and Transmission Organizations on multiple projects. Ms. Tolbert began her career with Consumers Energy and progressed through various engineering positions at the Michigan Electric Power Coordination Center, a jointly owned facility with Detroit Edison Company. She was responsible for State Estimator, Optimal Power Flow, Security Analysis, maintaining Available Transfer Capabilities (ATCs) and Open-Access Same-Time Information System (OASIS). Ms. Tolbert is a member of both the American Association of Blacks in Energy and the National Black MBA Association. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration, both from the University of Michigan.
| Location | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bar Association | 11:30 AM | Social | |
| 321 South Plymouth Court | 12:00 PM | Lunch (optional) | |
| (near Jackson & Dearborn) | 12:15 PM | Presentation | |
| Chicago, IL 60604 | 1:00 PM | Adjourn | |
| 312-554-2000 |