Peer Utility Group (PUG)
What is PUG?
The PUG was a result of a roundtable discussion hosted by SBS at Autodesk University. These discussions allowed utilities to exchange ideas and to give one another input about projects and the use of AutoCAD® based design applications (such as AUD) in end-to-end utility workflows and integrations with enterprise systems, GIS, and field solutions. The utilities recognized the benefits of such informal discussions and requested that a group be formed.
Since then, the PUG continually grows in numbers, offering more access to information by connecting you with experienced individuals able to provide direction for your project.
Best of all, it’s free. Join today!
Benefits of Membership
2022 PUG Conference
After two years of virtual conferences, we are excited to gather in person with you for our 9th Annual Peer Utility Group Conference. Join us live at the beautiful Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club in Denver, Colorado for this terrific event!
Planning is currently underway. Please check back regularly for updates on available sessions and activities. For those unable to attend in person, we will share the link to the livestream. Please contact Taylor Forster with any questions: taylor.forster@spatialbiz.com.
Hotel Information: SBS has a special group rate August 29 – September 2. Join us at Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Aurora/Parker for $145 USD per night!
Use this link to book your group rate.
Closest Airport: Denver International Airport (DIA)
Location: Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club, 23155 E Heritage Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80016
Golf Tournament: August 29th
Golf will be step aside: All four tee off, teams select their best ball of the four, all players hit from that spot – less the original hitter (who steps aside), format continues until ball is in the hole, all four tee off on next hole, and the process repeats. Their will be different tee times with the first tee at 9:30am
There will be a $50 dollar award presented to the winner.
Conference Dates: August 30 – September 1, 2022
Conference Agenda
Monday- August 29th
Time TBD
Golf Tournament
Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club
Tuesday- August 30th
8:00 am to 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
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9:00 am to 9:15 am
Welcome / Introductions (SBS)
Pat Reid – SBS
9:15 am to 10:00 am
Welcome and Industry Trends
Dennis Beck – SBS
10:00 am to 10:15 am
Break
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10:15 am to 11:00 am
Our move to Intelligent Design
Arizona Public Service
11:00 am to 11:45 pm
5 Years Later our AUD Journey
LGE / PPL
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Lunch
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1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
Integrating Design with GIS – UDH – Design to GIS
SBS Developer
1:45 pm to 3:15 pm
SBS Solution Roadmap
TBD
3:15 pm to 3:45 pm
Break
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3:45 pm to 4:30 pm
Substation Design Suite – Physical for AutoCAD
SBS
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Cocktail Party and Mixer
Heritage Eagle Bend EN Patio
Wednesday- August 31st
8:00 am to 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
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9:00 am to 9:45 am
Autodesk Integration
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9:45 am to 10:30 am
NV Energy Story – Standardization and Expansion to BHE
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10:30 am to 11:00 am
Break
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11:00 am to 11:30 am
Design Integration to Asset Management – UDH – EAM
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11:30 am to 12:00 pm
AUD Configuration Update
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12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Lunch
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1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
AUD – Water & Comms Status
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1:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Hydro One – Story
Brian Winfield – Hydro One
2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Break
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2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Gas Panel Discussion – Product Direction
TBD
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
TBD
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Thursday- September 1st
8:00 am to 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
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9:00 am to 9:30 am
Breakout Sessions
SBS Staff
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Lunch
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11:00 am to 11:30 am
Design Integration to Asset Management – UDH – EAM
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2 Hour Repeating Sessions
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
AUD Product
Configuration
Support / Licensing
Utility Network Strategies
GIS/AUD ModelMapper
EAM Integration
Sean Wellman
Sarah Jones / Jeff Dennison
David Wilbur
Serguei Sokolov
Paul Gravel
Chuck Yocum
3:00 to 4:00 pm
Closing Remarks
Pat Reid – SBS
