Date:
June 25-26, 2025
Time:
9am – 5pm
Location:
Creighton University
2500 California Plz
Omaha, NE 68178
Hotel Discount:
Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown
Earn 15 PDHs/1.5 CEUs
This course has been developed as an introduction to the long-established IEEE maintenance procedures required to ensure the reliability of any Lead-Acid or Nickel-Cadmium battery. It will specifically cover the specific maintenance practices that will ensure compliance with the NERC maintenance requirements, as documented in NERC Standards PRC-005-6 and TPL-001-5.
Subjects Day 1:
- Introduction to Lead-Acid and Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
- Battery Backed DC Power Systems
- Battery Failure Mechanisms
- DC Power System Maintenance
- Discharge Testing
- Who Are FERC and NERC?
Subjects Day 2:
- Introduction to NERC Standards PRC-005-6 and TPL-001-5
- PRC-005-6 Compliant Maintenance Table 1-4 (a-e)
- PRC-005-6 Compliant Maintenance Table 1-4 (f)
- Making Sense of the Collected Data
- Understanding TPL-001-5 Compliance
Registration fee includes course, beverages, snacks, and lunch during training. Join us Wednesday night for dinner, entertainment and networking – on Eagle Eye Power Solutions!
VIP Plant Tour
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the production line of the BC-2500™ Industrial Battery Charger.
This special tour takes place after class on Thursday, with transportation provided for all Eagle Eye University attendees. We’ll depart immediately following Day Two’s session and return around 5:30 PM—just in time for the evening dinner event.
Early Bird Special
Use code EEUNE through May 16, 2025 and save $150.00 per student.
(Regularly: $1,450.00 per student)
Trusted Instructors in DC Power & Compliance
Tom Carpenter
EEU Technical Advisor / Instructor
Expertise: NERC PRC-005 Compliance | IEEE Battery Testing | DC Power Systems
Years of Experience: 30+
Background: Former Chief Engineer, Battery Testing Consultant
Training Focus: Lead-Acid & Ni-Cd Battery Maintenance, IEEE Testing Best Practices
Tom is the Owner, Founder, and Chief Engineer for TAC1 Engineering Services PLLC, supporting the maintenance, operations, testing, NERC compliance, and replacement of standby, stationary battery systems. As a trainer, he brings decades of experience in the electrical power industry, primarily focused on power generation and NERC compliance.
Tom has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Mississippi State University, is a Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer, is a Licensed Electrician, and recently retired from a long, illustrious career that concluded with his last 10+ years as a NERC compliance expert for a large electrical utility
Tom was inducted into the Battcon Hall of Fame in 2024 for his longstanding service and commitment to the stationary battery industry.
George Pedersen
EEU Technical Advisor / Instructor
Expertise: NERC PRC-005 Compliance | IEEE Battery Testing | DC Power Systems
Years of Experience: 40+
Background: Former Utility Power Systems Engineer, Battery Testing Consultant
Training Focus: Lead-Acid & Ni-Cd Battery Maintenance, IEEE Testing Best Practices
George Pedersen has been immersed in the battery industry for over 40 years, with hands-on experience in battery maintenance and testing in four out of seven continents. George was engaged in the design, installation, commissioning and operation of communication and secure power systems. Since then, he has dedicated himself to educating various industries on NERC PRC-005-6 and IEEE compliance, battery management and monitoring and analysis through courses at Eagle Eye University.
What’s your teaching philosophy?
A lot of the attendees at the classes are not book learners. So, I try to bring context into all the classes by using real battery data and my own practical experiences to demonstrate the theory working in practice.
What advantage do your students have over others who don’t attend your courses?
They know a lot more about the practical aspects of battery management than most people do. As a result, they are in a position to manage any failures when they occur, as they most certainly will.