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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Bronzeville Community Microgrid (Tour 1)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful tour of the Bronzeville Community Microgrid (BCM). This tour will provide an in-depth look at the 750 kW photovoltaic (PV) system installed in December 2019\, which supplies solar energy to the microgrid. You’ll also learn about the 500 kW/2MWh battery deployed in December 2019\, which stores power from the solar panels to enhance resiliency. A Microgrid Master Controller (MMC) controls both the solar panels and the microgrid’s generators and went live in December 2022. \nTour Maximum Capacity: 25 \nCost: $50 \nRequirements: Closed-toe shoes \nSecurity Check: Yes \nPick-Up/Drop-Off Location: McCormick Place \nEvent registration is required to sign up for a technical tour.  Secure your spot when you register for 2026 IEEE PES T&D. \n 
URL:https://ieeet-d.org/tour/bronzeville-community-microgrid/
LOCATION:Bronzeville Community Microgrid\, 2840 S. State Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="IEEE PES T&D":MAILTO:pes@ieee.org
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Bronzeville Community Microgrid (Tour 2)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful tour of the Bronzeville Community Microgrid (BCM). This tour will provide an in-depth look at the 750 kW photovoltaic (PV) system installed in December 2019\, which supplies solar energy to the microgrid. You’ll also learn about the 500 kW/2MWh battery deployed in December 2019\, which stores power from the solar panels to enhance resiliency. A Microgrid Master Controller (MMC) controls both the solar panels and the microgrid’s generators and went live in December 2022. \nTour Maximum Capacity: 25 \nCost: $50 \nRequirements: Closed-toe shoes \nSecurity Check: Yes \nPick-Up/Drop-Off Location: McCormick Place \nEvent registration is required to sign up for a technical tour.  Secure your spot when you register for 2026 IEEE PES T&D. \n 
URL:https://ieeet-d.org/tour/bronzeville-community-microgrid-tour-2/
LOCATION:Bronzeville Community Microgrid\, 2840 S. State Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="IEEE PES T&D":MAILTO:pes@ieee.org
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Data Center Growth & IEC61850 Deployment-TSS184 Elk Grove (Tour 1)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to ComEd’s Elk Grove Substation—an advanced facility at the heart of one of the fastest-growing data center regions in the Midwest. Elk Grove Village and the surrounding areas are experiencing an unprecedented surge in data center development. This gas-insulated substation (GIS) plays a critical role in enabling high-capacity\, high-reliability power delivery to meet the growing demands of digital infrastructure. \nKey Tour Highlights: \n\nIEC 61850 Integration—This is ComEd’s first substation utilizing Sampled Values under the IEC 61850 protocol\, marking a significant step forward in digital substation technology and interoperability.\nLargest SDN Deployment—The Elk Grove station features ComEd’s largest deployment of Software Defined Networking (SDN)\, enhancing network flexibility\, security\, and real-time control.\nNorth Region’s Largest Station (Post-Construction)—Upon completion of the many expansion projects\, Elk Grove will become the largest substation in ComEd’s North region\, reinforcing its strategic importance in regional grid modernization and capacity planning.\n\nTour Maximum Capacity: 75 \nCost: $35 \nRequirements/Restrictions: \n\nClosed-toe shoes; no heels.\nFire-retardant clothing\, hard hats\, and safety glasses will be provided for visitors who do not have them.\nThere are 4 flights of stairs involved throughout the tour.\n\nSecurity Check: Yes \nPick-Up/Drop-Off Location: McCormick Place \nEvent registration is required to sign up for a technical tour.  Secure your spot when you register for 2026 IEEE PES T&D.
URL:https://ieeet-d.org/tour/data-center-growth-iec61850-deployment-tss184-elk-grove-tour-1/
LOCATION:Data Center Growth & IEC61850 Deployment – TSS184 Elk Grove\, TSS184 Elk Grove\, 1500 Midway Court\, Elk Grove Village\, IL\, 60007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="IEEE PES T&D":MAILTO:pes@ieee.org
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Data Center Growth & IEC61850 Deployment-TSS184 Elk Grove (Tour 2)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to ComEd’s Elk Grove Substation—an advanced facility at the heart of one of the fastest-growing data center regions in the Midwest. Elk Grove Village and the surrounding areas are experiencing an unprecedented surge in data center development. This gas-insulated substation (GIS) plays a critical role in enabling high-capacity\, high-reliability power delivery to meet the growing demands of digital infrastructure. \nKey Tour Highlights: \n\nIEC 61850 Integration—This is ComEd’s first substation utilizing Sampled Values under the IEC 61850 protocol\, marking a significant step forward in digital substation technology and interoperability.\nLargest SDN Deployment—The Elk Grove station features ComEd’s largest deployment of Software Defined Networking (SDN)\, enhancing network flexibility\, security\, and real-time control.\nNorth Region’s Largest Station (Post-Construction)—Upon completion of the many expansion projects\, Elk Grove will become the largest substation in ComEd’s North region\, reinforcing its strategic importance in regional grid modernization and capacity planning.\n\nTour Maximum Capacity: 75 \nCost: $35 \nRequirements/Restrictions: \n\nClosed-toe shoes; no heels.\nFire-retardant clothing\, hard hats\, and safety glasses will be provided for visitors who do not have them.\nThere are 4 flights of stairs involved throughout the tour.\n\nSecurity Check: Yes \nPick-Up/Drop-Off Location: McCormick Place \nEvent registration is required to sign up for a technical tour.  Secure your spot when you register for 2026 IEEE PES T&D.
URL:https://ieeet-d.org/tour/data-center-growth-iec61850-deployment-tss184-elk-grove/
LOCATION:Data Center Growth & IEC61850 Deployment – TSS184 Elk Grove\, TSS184 Elk Grove\, 1500 Midway Court\, Elk Grove Village\, IL\, 60007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="IEEE PES T&D":MAILTO:pes@ieee.org
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Argonne National Lab
DESCRIPTION:Argonne is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center where leading scientists and engineers work together to answer the biggest questions facing humanity–from how to obtain reliable and affordable energy\, to how to protect ourselves from emerging threats. \nThis tour will explore the following areas within Argonne: \n\nHarnessing the Power of Supercomputing and AI Tour of the Aurora Exascale Supercomputer\nThe Argonne Leadership Computing Facility (ALCF)\, a Department of Energy Office of Science user facility\, is home to Aurora—one of the world’s first exascale supercomputers—capable of performing over a billion calculations per second to drive breakthroughs in fields from materials science to energy. Built in partnership with Intel and Hewlett Packard Enterprise\, Aurora leverages advanced AI and its integration with the upgraded Advanced Photon Source to enable real-time data analysis\, precision modeling\, and transformative scientific discoveries at unprecedented speeds.\nVisualization Lab: How Argonne Makes the Power Grid More Reliable and Resilient\nThe U.S. power grid—spanning nearly 12\,000 power plants\, 200\,000 miles of high-voltage lines\, 60\,000 substations\, and 3 million miles of power lines—is vital to the economy but vulnerable to threats like cyberattacks and extreme weather\, and Argonne works with utilities\, governments\, academia\, and other national labs to enhance its stability and resilience through advanced modeling\, forecasting\, and cybersecurity tools. The Argonne Leadership Computing Facility’s Visualization Laboratory\, home to the 27-by-8-foot Active Mural with 66 million pixels\, enables researchers to analyze and visualize massive datasets from supercomputers in remarkable detail\, uncovering deeper insights to strengthen grid security.\nArgonne’s Smart Energy Plaza\nA state-of-the-art research facility for testing electric vehicle charging systems and their integration with grid infrastructure. Once a gas station\, the site now supports real-time evaluation of charging technologies\, load management\, and system resilience. Researchers explore solutions to strengthen grid stability\, reduce infrastructure costs\, and improve access to fast\, secure\, and user-friendly charging across transportation and power systems.\nAdvanced Mobility Technology Laboratory and Overview of Argonne’s Transportation Science Effort\nThe transportation sector accounts for nearly 10% of U.S. GDP and is the second-largest household expense\, making it a key focus for Argonne’s work to expand affordable\, effective\, and resilient transportation options that support domestic jobs and strengthen American competitiveness. Partnering with industry across the full spectrum—from materials and components to vehicle systems and national corridors—Argonne also advances workforce training through North America’s premier collegiate automotive engineering competitions\, producing over 32\,000 industry professionals.\n\nTour Maximum Capacity: 50 \nCost: $35 \nRequirements/Restrictions: \n\nClosed-toe shoes; flat or block-heel shoes are allowed.\nShirts must cover the back and shoulders (minimum ¼ length sleeves). Bare legs are prohibited.\nIn some labs\, visitors must wear safety glasses provided by the laboratory (or bring their own).\nTours include short walks. All tour locations are ADA accessible.\n\nSecurity Check: Yes \nPick-Up/Drop-Off Location: McCormick Place \nEvent registration is required to sign up for a technical tour.  Secure your spot when you register for 2026 IEEE PES T&D.
URL:https://ieeet-d.org/tour/argonne-national-lab/
LOCATION:Argonne National Lab\, 9700 S. Cass Ave\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="IEEE PES T&D":MAILTO:pes@ieee.org
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Maywood Tech Center Labs (Tour 1)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting tour of the Maywood Tech Center Labs\, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge technology and innovative research. This tour includes visits to the Smart Grid GrIT and MOAT labs\, the AMI Smart Cities Lab\, and the Material Forensics lab. \nTour Maximum Capacity: 25 \nCost: $50 \nRequirements/Restrictions: Closed-toe shoes \nSecurity Check: Yes \nPick-Up/Drop-Off Location: McCormick Place \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ieeet-d.org/tour/maywood-tech-center-labs-tour-1/
LOCATION:Maywood Tech Center Labs\, 1319 Maybrook Drive\, Maywood\, IL\, 60153\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="IEEE PES T&D":MAILTO:pes@ieee.org
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Maywood Tech Center Labs (Tour 2)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting tour of the Maywood Tech Center Labs\, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge technology and innovative research. This tour includes visits to the Smart Grid GrIT and MOAT labs\, the AMI Smart Cities Lab\, and the Material Forensics lab. \nTour Maximum Capacity: 25 \nCost: $50 \nRequirements/Restrictions: Closed-toe shoes \nSecurity Check: Yes \nPick-Up/Drop-Off Location: McCormick Place \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ieeet-d.org/tour/maywood-tech-center-labs/
LOCATION:Maywood Tech Center Labs\, 1319 Maybrook Drive\, Maywood\, IL\, 60153\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="IEEE PES T&D":MAILTO:pes@ieee.org
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: High Temperature Superconductor-TSS114 Northwest Substation (Tour 1)
DESCRIPTION:Step into the future of grid innovation at ComEd’s TSS114 Northwest Substation\, home to the only in-service\, active superconductor in the United States. This facility showcases ComEd’s pioneering collaboration with American Superconductor (AMSC) to pilot a High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) system designed to enhance grid reliability and resiliency. \n\n\n\nTechnology Spotlight: High Temperature Superconductivity \n\n\nSuperconducting Bus Tie: Operating at 12kV and 3000 amps\, the HTS system functions as a bus tie between two terminals\, enabling an N-2 contingency configuration that significantly boosts system redundancy.\nLiquid Nitrogen Cooling: The system uses liquid nitrogen to maintain superconductivity\, allowing for high-capacity power transfer with minimal energy loss.\nStrategic Location: The Northwest Substation was selected for its similarity to the Chicago Business District environment\, making it an ideal testbed for urban grid applications.\n\nTour Maximum Capacity: 20 \nCost: $60 \nRequirements/Restrictions: \n\nClosed-toe shoes; no heels.\nFire-retardant clothing. Hard hats and safety glasses will be provided for visitors.\n\nSecurity Check: Yes \nPick-Up/Drop-Off Location: McCormick Place \nEvent registration is required to sign up for a technical tour.  Secure your spot when you register for 2026 IEEE PES T&D.
URL:https://ieeet-d.org/tour/high-temperature-superconductor-tss114-northwest-substation/
LOCATION:Chicago North Headquarters\, 3500 N California Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="IEEE PES T&D":MAILTO:pes@ieee.org
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SUMMARY:Maywood Tech Center Labs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and educational tour designed specifically for students at the Maywood Tech Center Labs\, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge technology and innovative research. This tour includes visits to the Smart Grid GrIT and MOAT labs\, the AMI Smart Cities Lab\, and the Material Forensics lab.\nThis is a unique opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world innovation. \nTour Maximum Capacity: 25 \nRestrictions/Requirements for tour: Closed-toe shoes \nSecurity Check: Yes (bring photo I.D.) \nPick-Up/Drop-Off Location: McCormick Place \nEvent registration is required to participate in the tour. Secure your spot when you register for 2026 IEEE PES T&D.
URL:https://ieeet-d.org/tour/maywood-tech-center-labs-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Student Technical Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="IEEE PES T&D":MAILTO:pes@ieee.org
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: High Temperature Superconductor-TSS114 Northwest Substation (Tour 2)
DESCRIPTION:Step into the future of grid innovation at ComEd’s TSS114 Northwest Substation\, home to the only in-service\, active superconductor in the United States. This facility showcases ComEd’s pioneering collaboration with American Superconductor (AMSC) to pilot a High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) system designed to enhance grid reliability and resiliency. \n\n\n\nTechnology Spotlight: High Temperature Superconductivity \n\n\nSuperconducting Bus Tie: Operating at 12kV and 3000 amps\, the HTS system functions as a bus tie between two terminals\, enabling an N-2 contingency configuration that significantly boosts system redundancy.\nLiquid Nitrogen Cooling: The system uses liquid nitrogen to maintain superconductivity\, allowing for high-capacity power transfer with minimal energy loss.\nStrategic Location: The Northwest Substation was selected for its similarity to the Chicago Business District environment\, making it an ideal testbed for urban grid applications.\n\nTour Maximum Capacity: 20 \nCost: $60 \nRequirements/Restrictions: \n\nClosed-toe shoes; no heels.\nFire-retardant clothing. Hard hats and safety glasses will be provided for visitors.\n\nSecurity Check: Yes \nPick-Up/Drop-Off Location: McCormick Place \nEvent registration is required to sign up for a technical tour.  Secure your spot when you register for 2026 IEEE PES T&D.
URL:https://ieeet-d.org/tour/high-temperature-superconductor-tss114-northwest-substation-tour-2/
LOCATION:Chicago North Headquarters\, 3500 N California Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="IEEE PES T&D":MAILTO:pes@ieee.org
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