Smart Grid Revolution

Feb 18, 2010 - Feb 19, 2010
ACI's Smart Grid Revolution February 18-19, 2010 A two day strategic event bringing together utility professionals, government & state officials & consultants involved in deployment of the smart grid. To learn strategies which will improve energy efficiency programs & operations, increase customer retention & reduce financial risk & volatility. Includes site tour of Austin Energy - limited availability.

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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.

INCLUDES
SITE-TOUR OF AUSTIN ENERGY'S TECHNOLOGY CONTROL CENTER FOR INFORMATION
ON HOTEL, COMPLETE AGENDA OR TO REGISTER WITH THIS SAVINGS MUST CONTACT
GIA BOSCH AT 414-221-1700 X 130 OR GBOSCH@ACIUS.NET

 

Event Website
Location City: 
AUSTIN, TX, USA
Venue: 
TBD
Organizer Company: 
Active Communications International
Organizer Contact Name: 
Gia Bosch
Organizer Contact Phone: 
414-221-1700 x 130
Organizer Email: 
gbosch@acius.net