GridFWD 2020 - Resilient Systems Sessions
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Thanks for your interest in the sessions in the Resilient Systems track. in 2020, resiliency means so much more than simply being able to withstand a fallen tree, a thunderstorm, a cyber attack, even the wildfires that have so dominated the news. These sessions explore the technology solutions from deeper analytics and engaging customer portals to advanced controls and integrated platforms that help deliver better value and service to the community and customers.
Please review the sessions below, and enter your name and email next to the ones you’d like to participate in. Ideally you will choose up to four of Interactive Learning sessions; you may attend any and all of the Thought Leadership sessions.
All times are Pacific Standard Time.
october 7 - 1pm - Click to Watch
Framing for Resiliency: What it Looks Like to Build Stronger Systems
Signup is now closed (Oct 6 1PM). Let’s kick off the Resilient Systems theme by debating what it looks like and how to bring resiliency into energy systems. From high level continent-wide models, to projects in practice within one territory, we will hear various perspectives to help further define the area and set the context for the following days’ discussions that dive in deeper. Discussion leaders:
Heidi Caswell, Director-T&D Asset Performance/Wildfire Mitigation, PacifiCorp
Jason Fuller, Technical Group Manager, Electricity Infrastructure group, PNNL
Mark McGranaghan, VP, Innovation, EPRI
Rao Konidena, Rakon Energy LLC [moderator]
october 8 - 10am - click to watch
Technology as a Platform to Build Resilience
Session is full! Use form to join waitlist. How has the technology landscape matured to make it possible to implement resiliency efforts? We'll highlight the latest in the tech toolkit and discuss challenges that exist to put these areas into practice in the real world. Discussion leaders:
Erik Gilbert, Director, Guidehouse
Alice Moy-Gonzalez, SVP, Strategic Development, Anterix
Mark Paterson, Chief Strategy Officer/MD for Australia/Pacific, Strategen
William Rambo, Business Development Director at POWER Engineers
october 9 - 10am - click to watch
Expanding Energy Network Resiliency - See Encore Session Below!
Session is full! Use form to join waitlist. Hear from leaders on the front lines of bringing deeper network resiliency to grid systems. From application of DERMS platforms to non-wires projects, join the discussion around what solutions are on the front edge of bringing deeper network resiliency on the distribution system.
Nikky Avila, Grid Innovation, PG&E
Eleanor Ewry, Supervisor Strategic System Planning, Puget Sound Energy
Katarina Miletijev, Supervising Principal Distribution Operations Engineer, Distribution System Operations, SMUD
Shaun Moran, Director, EN Engineering
october 12 - 2pm - click to watch
Encore Session!
Expanding Energy Network Resiliency, part 2
Hear from leaders on the front lines of bringing deeper network resiliency to grid systems. From application of DERMS platforms to non-wires projects, join the discussion around what solutions are on the front edge of bringing deeper network resiliency on the distribution system.
Eleanor Ewry, Supervisor Strategic System Planning, Puget Sound Energy
Patrick Lee, CEO, PXiSE
Katarina Miletijev, Supervising Principal Distribution Operations Engineer, Distribution System Operations, SMUD
Darren Murtaugh, Sr Manager Grid Edge Solution, Portland General Electric
William Rambo, Business Development Director, Power Engineers
october 13 - 10am - click to watch
E-mobility & Grid Flexibility
Session is full! As the promise of electrified transportation accelerates, even in the face of the global pandemic, how should grid systems effectively integrate these assets? Beyond planning for and accommodating the increased demand on the system, this discussion will also examine some of the leading ways for electrified transportation to provide much needed grid flexibility.
Derek Jones, Director Mobility, Guidehouse
Katie Lee, Emobility Lead, EDF
Louis Ting, Director of Power Planning & Engineering, Los Angeles DWP
John Taggart, CTO, Weave Grid
october 14 - 2pm
The Dynamics of Targeted Generation and Storage as New Infrastructure
Session is full! Use form to join waitlist. Adding assets to grid systems that provide deeper flexibility and resiliency are as a much adjusted picture than it was even just a few short years ago. Hear best practices on how to look at new targeted generation and storage assets to pinpoint value the system needs most at certain locations.
Sara Mullen, Strategic Issue Lead, EPRI
Don McPhail, Sr. Manager Product Marketing, Uplight [Moderator]
Sashwat Roy, Technology & Policy Analyst, Renewable Northwest
october 15 - 11am
Bringing Resilience to the Community Core
Session is full! Use form to join waitlist. Whether structured as IOUs, or some flavor of public power, utilities have structured reliable power service at the core of community development for over a century. The dynamics of what communities are want in 2020 and beyond are lively. How do energy stakeholders provide resiliency solutions that best meet the needs of communities they serve? We'll explore this important topic in a frank discussion.
Jeni Hall, Solar Project Manager, ETO
Jared Leader, Manager Industry Strategy, SEPA
Don McPhail, President, Uplight [Moderator]
Seth Mullendore, Vice President, Clean Energy Group
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