Congratulations to the NYPA Winners of this year’s EPRI Technology Transfer Awards!
Research Focuses on Electrification, Transmission Structures and Climate Risk Assessments
Four New York Power Authority (NYPA) employees have been selected to receive prestigious Technology Transfer Awards from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) for their achievements in collaborative research and development (R&D) projects.
Presented annually, EPRI’s Technology Transfer Awards recognize industry leaders who help transform research into results that can improve the efficiency of power plants, strengthen transmission and distribution equipment, improve cybersecurity, and enhance overall electrification.
“This prestigious recognition from EPRI gives even greater credence to NYPA’s long-term commitment to the transformation of the energy industry,” said Gil C. Quiniones, NYPA’s President and CEO.
Power Delivery & Utilization Sector
Michael Fuchs will receive a Technology Transfer Award for his research exploring the impact of cellular antenna attachments on overhead transmission line structures. His work verified that corrosion rates on such structures increased due to the attachment and operation of cellular antennae.
Michael will also receive an award for exploring a fleet management approach to structure and foundation corrosion management of steel poles. A series of field surveys gathering structure data, site data, and soil samples, combined with lab characterization, provided an understanding of the environment and structure conditions and how they may impact the performance of steel poles. This new information allows engineers to model the degradation rate of steel or copper components and structures.
Doug McMahon will receive a Technology Transfer Award for his support of the Electrification 2019 Regional Symposium in Brooklyn. The two-day event brought together a diverse collaboration of R&D practitioners, policymakers, businesses, startups, academia, and other stakeholders, to explore the benefits and costs of electrification within the lens of sustainability and decarbonization.
Both Fuchs and McMahon were recognized during the EPRI Power Delivery and Utilization winter advisory meetings on Feb. 11 in Dallas, Texas.
Energy & Environment Sector
Alan Ettlinger will receive a Technology Transfer Award for electrification scenarios for New York's energy future. Due to his vision, a New York State version of EPRI’s Regional Economy, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Model (NY-REGEN) will help New York utilities develop strategic insights on the potential for electrification across the state. Projections allow New York State stakeholders to explore the implications of electrification on system operations, economy-wide CO2 emissions, and investment needs related to enabling energy supply and demand infrastructure in the context of state clean energy policy goals.
Kerry-Jane King will receive a Technology Transfer Award for integrating technical analyses of climate-related science into company climate risk assessment, planning, greenhouse gas goal setting, and outreach. Due to her vision and leadership, a technical foundation to inform company decision-making and stakeholder discussions regarding climate risk assessment and greenhouse gas emissions goal setting was developed.
Kerry-Jane King will receive a Technology Transfer Award for integrating technical analyses of climate-related science into company climate risk assessment, planning, greenhouse gas goal setting, and outreach. Due to her vision and leadership, a technical foundation to inform company decision-making and stakeholder discussions regarding climate risk assessment and greenhouse gas emissions goal setting was developed.
“The 2019 Technology Transfer Award recipients lead by example, elevating the societal value of EPRI’s collaborative R&D by deploying advanced energy technologies across the power industry,” said EPRI President Arshad Mansoor. “Their contributions are essential to transforming electricity generation, delivery, and use for the benefit of energy customers around the world.”
Michael, Doug, Alan and Kerry-Jane were recognized during the EPRI Energy and Environment winter advisory meetings on Feb. 25 in Atlanta, GA. Congratulations to all four!
