U.S.-JORDAN
ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION PARTNERSHIP
EXECUTIVE EXCHANGE VISIT FOR THE
NATIONAL ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY (NEPCO) OF JORDAN

WITH ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE,
DUKE ENERGY,
THE EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUE,
THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION,
ISO NEW ENGLAND, AND
PJM INTERCONNECTION

April 25 to May 7, 2009 in Washington, DC; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Phoenix, Arizona

NEPCO-Delegation

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Partnership Goal

To introduce and transfer best utility practices for planning, operating, managing and maintaining electric power transmission systems.

Executive Exchange Objectives

Improving the reliability and stability of the transmission grid system.
Accelerating the integration of renewable energy into the grid.
Improving transmission system planning and operations.
Introducing advanced techniques for operating the Jordanian electricity market and handling cross-border electricity exchange and cooperation.

National Electric Power Company of Jordan (NEPCO) Delegation www.nepco.com.jo

Ayed Abu Snobar, Assitant Managing Director, NEPCO
Majed Jabri, Assistant Managing Director for Operations, NEPCO
Allan Khalil, Manager, Department for Coordination of Electricity Affairs, NEPCO
Amin Zaghal, Manager, Operations Planning Department, NEPCO

Presentations

ISO New England

Overview of Bulk Electrict Power System Operations in New England

PJM Interconnection

Overview of the PJM RTO

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Overview
FERC Energy Profiles
Energy Markets
Investor Owned Utilities, Cooperatives, and Municipals/Public Authorities Map
Regional Transmission Organizations Map

Schiff Hardin

Policies to Grow Renewable Energy Electric Generation

Duke Energy

Duke Energy Overview
Power Delivery Operating
Reliability and Stability
Transmission Planning Overview
Renewable Energy Overview
BPM Carolinas

APS

Regional Transmission Systems Overview
Arizona Renewable Transmission Task Force
APS Marketing and Trading
Performance Standards Issues
Transmission Planning Process and Study Methodology
Arizona Public Sevice Company's Regulatory Interaction
Power System and Operational Planning