Event Overview
PowerGEM is hosting a 2.5-day training focused on TARA-based Generation Deliverability (GD) study tools. Led by PowerGEM experts Seungwon An and James Thomas, this hands-on program is designed for interconnection study engineers who want to build or sharpen their skills in PJM and MISO generation deliverability studies, including NRIS and ERIS analyses, input file management, and prospecting.
Whether you are new to GD studies or an experienced TARA user looking to go deeper into regional study methodologies and automation workflows, this training delivers practical, repeatable skills through structured instruction and interactive Q&A.
Registration opens on July 7, 2026, and closes on August 26, 2026.
Dates & Times
Breakfast service begins 30 minutes before each session. Day 1 check-in opens at 8:30 AM for setup and registration; sessions begin at 9:00 AM.
Registration Fee
$2,200 for the first registrant from your organization. Covers all 2.5 days.
$2,000 for each additional registrant from the same organization (discount code will be provided to the first registrant).
Encourage your team to attend together. Training your team builds consistent, organization-wide capability.
Registration Deadline: August 26, 2026
What’s Included
- Training materials
- Breakfast service (all three days)
- Full lunch (all three days)
- Coffee and refreshments throughout
- Direct access to the PowerGEM TARA team
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City
237 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
A limited number of discounted hotel rooms may be available for out-of-town attendees. Room block details will be provided upon registration.
Who Should Attend
- Interconnection study engineers working with PJM or MISO GD processes
- Current TARA licensees looking to strengthen their GD study workflows
- Transmission planning and reliability engineers at utilities and RTOs
- Developers and IPPs navigating PJM or MISO interconnection queues
- Teams seeking consistent, organization-wide GD study proficiency
Agenda
Day 1 — September 9 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Morning
- Setup: TARA installation verification and test data access for all participants
- Introduction to Generation Deliverability study types: PJM GD, MISO NRIS and ERIS
- Overview of each region’s study methodology and loading criteria
- Understanding input files: sub, mon, con, and GD data structures and formats
Afternoon
- Methods for reviewing and modifying input data
- Q&A Session — 4:30–5:00 PM
- Open discussion and follow-up on topics raised throughout the day
Day 2 — September 10 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Morning
- Executing GD studies using TARA
- Comprehensive review of GD reports
- Duplicating results published by Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs)
Afternoon
- MISO Python Automation
- Q&A Session — 4:30–5:00 PM
- Discussion and follow-up on topics raised throughout the day
Day 3 — September 11 | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Morning
- Estimating mitigation costs for prospective projects
- Conducting NRIS and ERIS prospecting studies for future initiatives
- Hands-on practice and open lab time
Afternoon
- Q&A Session
Registration Deadline: August 26, 2026
For more information, contact: sales@power-gem.com
Space is limited. Register early to secure your spot.
About PowerGEM
PowerGEM provides advanced power market analysis and engineering solutions to utilities, reliability organizations, ISOs, and market participants. TARA is PowerGEM’s platform for transmission adequacy and reliability assessment and serves as the foundation for Generation Deliverability study workflows across PJM, MISO, and other regions.
