Events
Transmission & Distribution Planning Conference
During the Planning Conference, participants will gather to review and refine the program for the upcoming year including:
- providing suggestions on the benchmarking survey, scorecards and reports;
- removal and editing of survey scope;
- advising on report graphs and effective calculations; and
- the expression of views on overall program direction and focus.
Participants in attendance gain the benefit of input into the following year's survey and schedule as well as the opportunity to network with industry leaders from around the US and abroad.
Who should attend the Planning Conference?
Everyone involved in the questionnaire, from data input to decision makers, are welcome to attend the Planning Meetings (attendance is for Silver, Gold and Platinum members).
Conference schedule
| Hosting company: |
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Monday, October 20 – Wednesday, October 22, 2008 |
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Washington, DC |
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Grand Hyatt Washington |
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008 |
PA Consulting Group invites participants in our Polaris Transmission & Distribution program to attend our Planning conference on October 20-22 at the Grand Hyatt Washington, DC. During the Planning Conference, participants will gather to review and refine the program for the upcoming year, including:
- providing suggestions on the benchmarking survey, scorecards and reports;
- removal and editing of survey scope;
- advising on report graphs and effective calculations; and
- the expression of views on overall program direction and focus.
Participants in attendance gain the benefit of input into the following year's survey and schedule as well as the opportunity to network with industry leaders from around the US and abroad.
For up to date information on this event:
http://www.paconsulting.com/polaris/events/td_planning_conference.htm
Hosting utility
Pepco Holdings, Inc.
Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) is one of the largest energy delivery companies in the Mid-Atlantic region, serving about 1.9 million customers in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland and New Jersey. PHI subsidiaries Pepco, Delmarva Power and Atlantic City Electric provide regulated electricity service; Delmarva Power also provides natural gas service. PHI provides competitive wholesale generation services through Conectiv Energy and retail energy products and services through Pepco Energy Services.
Venue
Grand Hyatt Washington
Join us as we enjoy the elegance of the nation's capital, the Grand Hyatt Washington. Centrally located in Penn Quarter – with convenient in-lobby Metro Center access – this downtown Washington DC hotel is an ideal spot to explore the US capital, stroll to concerts or sporting events at Verizon Center, and visit historic monuments or the Smithsonian Museums.
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street NW,
Washington, D.C. 20001
Tel: +1 202 582 1234
Fax: +1 202 637 4781
http://grandwashington.hyatt.com/
Maps & Directions
Hotel registration
Please register using our group code. The group rate is $249 for a single room available Monday through Thursday.
Individuals are responsible for their own hotel accommodations. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, October 1, 2008. The hotel will continue to accept reservations at the prevailing room rate subject to availability. To reserve your room choose one of the following:
- Log onto the Hyatt website at grandwashington.hyatt.com and reference group code
"G-PACG"
- Call 1-800-633-7313 or locally at +1 202 582 1234. Please refer to the code above or the meeting name – PA Consulting Group Polaris Conference, October 22-23, 2008.
Conference registration
You must also register with PA for the conference by October 1, 2008. RSVP to Kathy Rinn with the following information:
Full name
Title
Company name
Email address
Contact number
** Please also include any other people within your organization that will be attending the conference.
Agenda
Monday, October 20, 2008, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cocktail reception
Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 7:30am-5:30pm
General conference
Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 7:30am-5:30pm
General conference
Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 7:00pm-9:30pm
Polaris ReliabilityOne™ and ServiceOne awards program – honoring excellence
* Invitation and details to follow.
** Please note that the finalized agenda will be sent out via email 2 weeks prior. You can also view updates on the Polaris website:
http://www.paconsulting.com/polaris/events/td_planning_conference.htm
Transportation
Driving directions
From Marshall Baltimore-Washington International Airport (approximately 30 miles) and Points North:
Take I-95-South to Exit 22 B (Baltimore-Washington Pkwy South); Follow onto New York Avenue for six miles. Turn left onto 5th Street NW and follow for three and a half blocks. Turn right onto H Street NW and follow for five blocks; The Grand Hyatt is at the corner of 10th and H Streets NW.
From Points South:
Take I-95-N to 395 North. Continue over the 14th Street Bridge, then merge into the right lane. Take the exit for 12th Street, continue though the tunnel for eight blocks. Turn Right onto H Street and follow for one block; The Grand Hyatt is at the corner of 11th and H Streets NW.
From Washington Dulles International Airport (approximately 27 miles):
Take Dulles Toll Road/VA-267 East, and stay on this road after it becomes I-66 E. Take the US-50 E / Constitution Ave exit, and stay straight to go onto US-50 E. Turn left onto 15th Street NW, then right onto New York Ave NW. Turn right onto H Street NW; The Grand Hyatt is on the corner of 11th and H Streets NW.
From Reagan National Airport (approximately 5 miles):
Take George Washington Memorial Parkway North. Merge onto US-1 N toward Washington. Stay straight to go onto 14th Street NW, then turn right onto New York Ave NW. Turn slight right onto H Street NW; The Grand Hyatt is on the corner of 11th and H Streets NW.
Air/Ground Transportation
By Metro
Take the Blue Line to Metro Center station. Follow 11th Street exit to the lobby of the Grand Hyatt. Cost: $1.65 per person one way (rates may change).
From Ronald Reagan National Airport
Super Shuttle – No advance reservations required. Shuttles are located at ground transportation. Proceed to the outside curb and contact the Super Shuttle representative. After hours, call 1-800-258-3826 and press 1 for dispatch or 2 for reservations, which will transfer you to dispatch. Cost: $10 one-way per person.
Taxis – Taxicabs are available at the exits of each terminal. The hotel is approximately 15 minutes from the airport, depending upon traffic conditions. Cost: $12 to $15, one-way.
From Dulles International Airport
Super Shuttle – No advance reservations are needed. Super Shuttle stops are clearly identified on the Ground Transportation Level roadway outside the Main Terminal at Dulles. Shuttles operate on an on-demand basis. Cost: $38 one-way per person.
Taxi – No reservation required. Proceed to the "Taxi Passengers" area on the lower level of the Main Terminal. A Dispatcher is on duty 24 hours a day. Wheelchair-accessible minibuses available for 1 person in his/her wheelchair plus 3 additional passengers. Smoking and non-smoking vehicles are available by request. Cost is approximately $50 to $60. The hotel is approximately 40 minutes from the airport, depending upon traffic.
Private luxury car service – is available. Please call our Concierge and they will be delighted to make your arrangements.
From Baltimore Washington International Airport
Super Shuttle – Shuttles are located at ground transportation. No advance reservations are needed. Cost: $45 one-way per person.
Taxi – The BWI taxi stand is located just outside of the baggage claim area of the Lower Level of the BWI Airport Terminal. Cost: approximately $65. The hotel is 50 minutes from the airport, depending upon traffic.
Private luxury car service – is available. Please call our Concierge and they will be delighted to make your arrangements.
From West Falls Church Metro Station
Take the Orange Line – in the direction of New Carrolton – to the Metro Center station. Follow underground access from the Metro to the 11th Street exit, to the lobby of the hotel.
From Amtrak / Union Station
Union Station is approximately five minutes from the hotel via taxi, or three metro stops from the hotel. Cost: Taxi is approximately $5, metro is approximately $1.25.
Parking
Grand Hyatt Washington offers several parking options for the convenience of our guests:
- Valet Parking: $26.00 per night, including in/out privilege
- Self-Parking: $20.00 per night, with no in/out privileges.
Please note, the maximum height for all parking is 6'5". Parking for oversized vehicles is available at the Marriott Metro Center for $35.00 per day or Union Station for $15.00 per day.
For guests choosing self-parking, you may take the elevator from the garage to the Washington Center Building, which is conveniently connected to the hotel. Please be aware, there is limited availability for self-parking.
Getting around Washington, DC
Metrorail and Buses
The Metrorail subway system is one of the finest in the world – safe, clean, efficient and easy to master. Metrobus provides connections for locations not serviced directly by Metrorail.
DC's newest transportation solution, the Circulator, provides easy connections between Georgetown and Union Station and the Washington Convention Center and the Southwest Waterfront, as well as seasonal service around the National Mall. For more information: wmata.com or www.dccirculator.com.
Taxis
DC has one of the highest ratios of taxis per citizen in the country. Taxicabs in Washington, DC determine fares by a zone system. Prices range from $4 for a single zone to $12.50 for an eight-zone ride. For more information: http://www.commuterpage.com/taxi.htm
By Foot
One of the best ways to experience DC is on foot. The city's wide sidewalks meander past the inspiring monuments and museums found on the National Mall as well as the intimate museums, world-class theatres and splendid gardens in the neighborhoods. Use this interactive map: http://map.mapnetwork.com/destination/dc/
Downtown Washington, DC
Get the latest information on events, attractions, and create your own experience during your visit to Washington, DC here: www.washington.org
Questions
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call Kathy Rinn directly at +1 571 227 9107 or kathy.rinn@paconsulting.com.
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