Connecticut Valley Electric Exchange Site Visit

Please join us for our upcoming AACE CT monthly program – a tour of the CONVEX Operations Center at Eversource’s Berlin facility. The Connecticut Valley Electric Exchange (CONVEX) operates the electric transmission system in Connecticut and western Massachusetts, serving more than 1.7 million people. CONVEX provides safe and reliable electricity to help boost the economy and quality of life for this thriving region's residential and business customers. As a Transmission Operator, CONVEX’s primary function is to ensure the safe, reliable and economic operation of the CONVEX transmission system, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, under all conditions. This responsibility is carried out in conjunction with ISO-NE by evaluating, coordinating, and responding to planned and unplanned changes in the connectivity of the transmission system, ensuring reliable service to the electrical distribution system is maintained at all times. CONVEX also monitors energy demand on the system and the resulting impact on power quality throughout the CONVEX system, and performs dispatching functions, including the implementation of emergency actions when necessary, to ensure power quality remains within acceptable tolerance at all times. The heart of CONVEX is its Operations Center. It features a 10 foot-high, 52 foot-long rear-projection "wiring diagram" of the entire CONVEX system indicating all generation stations, substation and transmission lines. A similar diagram for individual stations and transmission lines can be called up for display at each dispatcher console. Using this technology, CONVEX staff can identify and respond to system problems. This technology also allows CONVEX to monitor the status of maintenance work taking place on the CONVEX system. The continuous flow of information provides a real-time picture of all transmission and generation stations within the system, as well as transmission ties to neighboring systems. There will be an optional Happy Hour at Alvarium Beer Co. following the site visit. Note: If you work for a power generation company, you may be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.