Basic School - Chicago, IL

Start: Monday, June 27, 2022

End: Thursday, June 30, 2022

Category: School


CURRICULUM

  • Introduction to On-Site Power Systems
  • Introduction to Transfer Switches
  • Basic Electricity
  • Load Bank Fundamentals
  • Prime Movers
  • Generator Set Instrumentation
  • Introduction to Generators/Alternators
  • Codes and Standards
  • Starting Systems
  • Generator Set Systems: Putting the Pieces Together
  • Introduction to Automatic Voltage Regulators
  • Understanding Bid and Specification Documents
  • Introduction to Governors/Speed & Load Controls

 

Read the full description of each of the above modules here.

SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Click here to register for the Basic School. Please note that we have switched database programs so you will notice a change in the registration site. Continue to use your same email address and password to login. 

*If you are a member but are only seeing non-member options, it means that either your email address is not registered under the company's membership OR that your company's dues are not current.  Please contact Nathan Harris for assistance.

HOTEL

Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile
633 North Saint Clair Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Hotel Website

Hotel Description: 

Just 1 block away from the famed shopping, dining and entertainment on Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile, this downtown Chicago hotel offers on-site dining, modern business amenities and contemporary guest rooms.

Room Rate:

$199 (plus 19.75% state tax, 5.5% city tax and 11.9% destination fee)
Rate includes Wifi in room, access to fitness center and pool area, complimentary local calls.

Reservation Method:

Reservations must be made no later than June 5th, 2022 to receive the discounted rate. Reserve your room at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHIMM/G-CLAS

Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card, or a deposit equal to the first night room rate, will be required.

Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to check-in. After this time, you will be charged for the first night of your reservation or forfeit your deposit.

Please make sure to book your arrival for Sunday, June 26th as class begins first thing on Monday morning.

Have Questions?

To see the daily schedule or for more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Contact Nathan Harris (n.harris@egsa.org) if you cannot find the answer to your question.