Smart Grid Revolution

Smart Grid Revolution

Feb. 18-19, 2010 - Austin, TX

Speakers For This Event Include:

Andres Carvallo-Austin Energy.

Bob Williamson, Sr. Engineer-Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission.

Jesse Berst, Managing Director-Global Smart Energy.

Michael J. Carlson, VP Smart Grid Operations -Gridpoint.

Steven W. Pullins, Team Leader-NETL Modern Grid Initiative, President Horizon Energy Group.

George Rodriquez, Mngr Power System Technologies Southern California Edison.

Jim Parks, Energy Efficiency & Customer R&D Manger, Sacramento Municipal Utility District.

Gary L. Ragsdale. Ph.D., P.E. Southwest Research Institute.

H. Christine Richards, BP, Intelligent Utility Division, Editor-In-Chief, Energy Central.

Michael Ahern, V.P. Utility Services, Northeast Utilities.

Amy Rainwater, Project Manager, Patrick Energy Services.

Stephen Nees, Sr. Technology Strategy Planning Manager, Anaheim Public Utilities.

Reza Ghafurian, Technical Leader, Con Edison.

Learn About:

Learn case studies that include topics such as:

• Utility providers that are improving operational efficiencies through the Smart Grid, Implementing Smart Grid strategies to increase integration of distributed energy resources & reducing emissions.
• Serve "load pockets" using smart grid strategies w/o building expensive new power lines.
• Increasing customer retention through Smart Grid pricing & service.
• Understanding standards for implementing & operating Smart Grid technology.
• Integrating Smart Grid technologies w/ internal infrastructure to allow for less inefficiency within operations.
• Overcoming the issues that must be faced before implementing a Smart Grid.
• Using the Smart Grid as a multi-dimensional tool in promoting energy efficiency, improving reliability & enhancing dispatch ability.
• Gaining a competitive edge by modernizing your Smart Grid with technology upgrades.
• Avoiding massive infrastructure investments by using Smart Grid to optimize asset utilization.
• Economic Development: value of Smart Grid to the economy.
• Making the business case for the Smart Grid of the Future.

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