12:30 - 2:30 pm Board of Directors Meeting This twice-annual business meeting is hosted for the benefit and participation of PLMA Board member practitioners and At-Large Representatives. Eligible participants are listed at www.peakload.org/Leadership.
12:00 - 4:45 pm and 8:00 - 9:00 pm ET | Live Online Meeting
12:00 - 12:45 pm Member Meet-up Network with friends, colleagues, and fellow conference attendees across several meeting rooms in 15-minutes blocks, and catch up with the PLMA family.
12:45 - 1:00 pm | Stretch, Refreshment and eMail Break!
General Session 1
Co-Chair Allison Hamilton NRECA
Co-Chair Joseph Childs Eaton
1:00 - 1:45 pm The Grid-Edge Keeps on Giving: Expanding a Multi-DER Strategy National Grid and EnergyHub will share results, insights, and recommendations from the ConnectedSolutions Battery program. They'll also introduce their new grid-edge strategies, including solar inverters and EV-OEMs, plus the innovative technologies they are using to run them.
Paul Wassink Senior Engineer, DER Program Manager National Grid
1:45 - 2:00 pm | "Continue the Conversation" and/or Stretch, Refreshment and eMail Break!
2:00 - 2:45 pm Capacity Saved vs Customer Comfort ConEd and SCE run two of the U.S.' largest residential thermostat DR programs. Like all utilities, they are challenged to ensure they can concurrently achieve maximum load reduction, keep participation rates high, and acquire cost-effective resources. Partnering with Resideo, they have tested multiple intelligent dispatch strategies and will present their results and recommendations.
Anthony Saucedo Program Advisor Southern California Edison
2:45 - 3:00 pm | "Continue the Conversation" and/or Stretch, Refreshment and Email Break!
3:00 - 3:45 pm Effective EV Load Management: Is It the Car, the Charger or Both? Pacific Gas and Electric accounts one in five of the U.S.' 1.9 million EVs. The presenters will show how EV load growth and energy supply can be balanced via DR, including strategies for managing load via chargers. Plus, they'll address the policy and technical steps forward necessary to leverage EVs for DR.
David Almeida Director of Transportation Electrification Opinion Dynamics
Albert Chiu Product Manager Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Eric Mallia Vice President Geotab Energy
John Powers CEO Extensible Energy
Lauren Burke Senior Director, Marketing & Development Enel X
3:45 - 4:00 pm | "Continue the Conversation" and/or Stretch, Refreshment and Email Break!
4:00 – 5:00 pm Join Us for a Sponsor Walk About! Take a few minutes to stop by the Sponsor Booths, view their short videos, and say "Hello!" Plus, you’ll earn points in our “Spin to Win” game!
CLEAResult
E Source
Eaton
ecobee
EFI
EnergyHub
Itron
TRC Companies
Uplight
Opinion Dynamics
8:00 - 9:00 pm PLMA Trivia Night! Take this opportunity to enjoy some fun and comraderie with old friends and new, as we celebrate the completion of Conference Day One!
1:30 - 5:00 pm ET | Live Online Meeting
General Session 2
Co-Chair Andrea Simmonsen Idaho Power
Co-Chair Sharyn Barata Opinion Dynamics
1:30 - 2:30 pm Making EV Load Flexibility a Reality EVs can be the grid's next load management resource but only if managed accurately and intentionally. Vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-building technologies make it possible for EV batteries to provide distributed storage, generation services, and frequency regulation. But are these enough to meet demand? Utilities need to understand the technology baseline to prepare for a future of ubiquitous EVs.
Amy Schmidt Analyst E Source
Bryan Jungers Lead Analyst E Source
2:30 - 3:00 pm | "Continue the Conversation" and/or Stretch, Refreshment and Email Break!
3:00 - 3:45 pm FERC 2222: Where Are We One Year Later? Presenters will participate in a roundtable discussion about the progress (or lack thereof) since FERC's landmark ruling in 2020 that enables DERs to participate in organized markets.
Angela Gordon TRC Companies
3:45 - 4:00 pm | "Continue the Conversation" and/or Stretch, Refreshment and Email Break!
4:00 - 4:45 pm The Smart Home and Energy Data Management Many customers are equipping their homes with smart thermostats, appliances, and lighting, but their expectations for these devices is unclear, especially around energy performance. Based on the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative's (SECC's) propriety research, the presenters will examine the benefits and issues tech adopters have experienced so far, plus the concerns of those who have yet to engage.
Nathan Shannon President & CEO Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative
Jennifer Szaro President & CEO AESP
4:45 - 5:00 pm | "Continue the Conversation"
11:30 am - 4:45 pm ET | Live Online Meeting
11:30 am - 12:30 pm What's Coming Up? What's in Development? Learn what's currently on the "drawing board" from the manufacturers and service providers creating the next generation of energy products and services. In this session, you'll have the opportunity to talk about future plans with these sponsoring vendors, and in recognition of what you've learned, you'll gain additional "Spin to Win" points:
Eaton
ecobee
Itron
Uplight
Track A — Valuation of Benefits
Co-Chair Troy Eichenberger Tennessee Valley Authority
Co-Chair Derek Kirchner TRC Companies
12:30 - 1:00 pm Assessing Cost-Effectiveness: DER Benefit-Cost Analysis Case Studies The integration of multiple DERs presents new and unique challenges for cost-effectiveness assessments. Building on the 2020 National Standards Practice Manual for DERs Report, the presenters will provide highlights from forthcoming DER benefit-cost analysis (BCA) case studies.
Kate Strickland Manager, Research & Industry Strategy SEPA
David Pudleiner Supervisor, Energy Market Analytics ICF
Track B — Different Approaches
Co-Chair Christine Riker Energy Solutions
Co-Chair Joyce Bodoh Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
12:30 - 1:00 pm DR for the Long-Term NY's Dept. of Public Service mandated its utilities establish long-term DR programs by contracting with aggregators. Con Edison implemented this directive with a peak-shaving and a contingency program. The presenters will examine the initial number of contracts signed and customers enrolled; the value of long-term DR contracts in infrastructure planning; and whether program design can help accelerate battery deployment.
Brian Schaitkin Senior Specialist in Demand Response Con Edison
Marlon Argueta Demand Response Program Manager Con Edison
1:00 - 1:15 pm | "Continue the Conversation" and/or Stretch, Refreshment and Email Break!
Track A — Valuation of Benefits
1:15 - 1:50 pm Valuing Resilience: Quantifying Benefits for Microgrids and Other Resilience Strategies Natural disasters and safety power shut-offs drive the need for energy resilience. Utilities, community choice aggregators, and local governments lead the development of resilient infrastructure to ensure critical services and back-up power. The presenters will explore strategies for quantifying the costs and benefits of resilience, and who these benefit most and least.
Moderator Andrea Thompson Sr. Mgr., Strategy + Organizational Development TRC Companies
Dr. Andrea Ruotolo Senior Director, Modernization & Innovation Liberty Utilities
Jim Zoellick Principal Engineer Schatz Engineer
Erik Anderson Strategic Mgr, Renewable Energy + Emerging Technologies Pacific Power
Track B — Different Approaches
1:15 - 1:45 pm Non-Wires Solution AMI Application in Rural Oklahoma The Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) successfully combined analytical expertise with an innovative NWS program design to reduce winter-peak demand and defer a $4M grid infrastructure investment. The presenters will outline the program's use of micro-analysis of AMI data plus customer-specific rebates plus its focus on under-served rural communities.
Kerry Rowland, CEM Energy Efficiency Coordinator Principle Public Service Company of Oklahoma
David Pudleiner, CEM Energy Market Analytics ICF
1:45 - 2:00 pm | "Continue the Conversation" and/or Stretch, Refreshment and Email Break!
Track C — AI and Grid Services
Co-Chair Ruth Kiselewich ICF
Co-Chair Michael Smith National Grid
2:00 - 2:30 pm Managing Energy Demand With Real-Time Grid Intelligence and Customer Engagement As DERs proliferate, the time and location in which energy is used are increasingly important. Join us to learn about behavioral DR (BDR) in the CO-based smart community Sterling Ranch. The presenters will provide use cases for Wireless Real-time Energy Management (WREM), live real-time energy usage data, plus the program design for two BDR programs, both with and without real-time data.
Pritil Gunjan Principal Research Analyst Guidehouse
Ryan Austin Research & SB Product Developer Xcel Energy
Eric Van Orden Director of Business Development Copper Labs
Track D — Utility Pilot Programs
Co-Chair Laurie Duhan Baltimore Gas and Electric
Co-Chair Katie Parkinson APEX Analytics
2:00 - 2:30 pm Extending the Benefits of Demand Response to Low Income Customers Typically, the benefits of a smart-thermostat-driven DR program have favored high income earners with smart thermostats. In contrast, Mississippi Power is launching a pilot that focuses on low-income customers, providing white-glove installation and above-average enrollment benefits, plus a limited two-hour window to ensure maximum comfort. The presenters will share their strategy, obstacles, and lessons learned.
Josh Smith Marketing Analyst Mississippi Power Company
Ryan Gooch Customer Success Director Uplight
2:30 - 2:45 pm | "Continue the Conversation" and/or Stretch, Refreshment and Email Break!
Track C — AI and Grid Services
2:45 - 3:15 pm Mass Optimization of DERs Using Distribution Pricing with SCE Southern Cal Edison's transactive energy software, Opus One's GridOS TEMS, will be used for its Electric Access System Enhancement (EASE) project. The presenters will discuss how EASE will optimize the dispatch of solar resources. They will also explore the role of customer-owned DERs in creating cost-effective services for the grid, as well as potential new revenue opportunities for customers.
Andrew Ioan Electrical Engineer Southern California Edison
Mark Hormann Vice President Opus One Solutions
Track D — Utility Pilot Programs
2:45 - 3:20 pm SnoPUD Launches Flexible, Customer-Centric DER Program In May 2021, Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1 (SnoPud) launched a DER program with three pilots to help meet its long-term emission goals through shifting energy usage during peak times. Each pilot drives customers to change usage behaviors and uses innovative technology to keep rates low. The presenters will review the program's structure, engagement tactics, and its roadmap.
Shadea Mitchell VP of Customer Success Virtual Peaker
Peter Dauenhauer Principal Utility Economist PUD 1 of Snohomish County
3:15 - 3:30 pm | "Continue the Conversation" and/or Stretch, Refreshment and Email Break!
Track C — Customer Feedback
3:30 - 4:00 pm Show Them the Money: Personalized Feedback Drives Performance Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) wanted to increase savings and improve customer satisfaction in their Summer Savings Plan peak demand response pilot. The initial pay-for-performance pilot was successful but bill credits appeared long after the event, prompting customer confusion. Learn about REC's response: day-after-DR-event personalized video messages.
Sydney Roberts Technology Director Apogee Interactive
Joyce Bodoh Director of Energy Solutions & Clean Energy Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Track D — Utility Pilot Programs
3:30 - 4:00 pm Customer Auto-Pilot Energy Management Sidewalk Labs and London Hydro collaborated to pilot an automated tool for residential energy management in 100 homes. The pilot tool's "autopilot" energy mode, combined with a dynamic rate, encourages load shifting. Community battery and solar shares reduce energy costs and carbon. The presenters will discuss load flexibility, customer engagement, cost savings, and predictable bills.
Charlotte Matthews Senior Director, Affordable Electrification Sidewalk Labs
Syed Mir VP Corporate Services & CIO London Hydro
4:00 - 4:15 pm | "Continue the Conversation" and/or Stretch, Refreshment and Email Break!
4:15 - 4:45 pm Closing Session: Prize Drawings and Ice Cream Social! Join PLMA colleagues, presenters, and friends for an ice cream break (bring your favorite flavor!); plus an opportunity to win some pretty awesome prizes, meet PLMA’s new team of Officers, and hear what’s in store for 2022. We'll also say a fond farewell to our outgoing PLMA Chair Michael Brown and outgoing PLMA Secretary Joe Childs. Let's celebrate together once more before next time (#45PLMAdr in Baltimore!)
Richard Barone TRC Companies
Judy Knight PLMA
Utility Load Management Exchange: Fall 2021 Meeting
November 17, 2021
2:30 - 4:30 pm The mission of the Utility Load Management Exchange (ULME) is to promote load control as a viable option for utility deployments in demand reduction, economic dispatch, and/or T&D reliability. This utilities-only group offers a forum for utility staff members to share information and lessons on program design, marketing, vendor management, benefit-costs and technology deployments. Learn more at www.ulme.org.
Conference Co-Chair
Conference Co-Chair
Co-Chair Allison Hamilton
Co-Chair Joseph Childs
Paul Wassink
Aakriti Gupta
Anthony Saucedo
Gerrianna Cohen
Michael Siemann, PhD.
Beth Crouchet MS PMP
David Almeida
Albert Chiu
Eric Mallia
John Powers
Lauren Burke
CLEAResult
E Source
Eaton
ecobee
EFI
EnergyHub
Itron
TRC Companies
Uplight
Opinion Dynamics
Co-Chair Andrea Simmonsen
Co-Chair Sharyn Barata
Amy Schmidt
Bryan Jungers
Angela Gordon
Nathan Shannon
Jennifer Szaro
Co-Chair Troy Eichenberger
Co-Chair Derek Kirchner
Kate Strickland
David Pudleiner
Co-Chair Christine Riker
Co-Chair Joyce Bodoh
Brian Schaitkin
Marlon Argueta
Moderator Andrea Thompson
Dr. Andrea Ruotolo
Jim Zoellick
Erik Anderson
Kerry Rowland, CEM
Co-Chair Ruth Kiselewich
Co-Chair Michael Smith
Pritil Gunjan
Ryan Austin
Eric Van Orden
Co-Chair Laurie Duhan
Co-Chair Katie Parkinson
Josh Smith
Ryan Gooch
Andrew Ioan
Mark Hormann
Shadea Mitchell
Peter Dauenhauer
Sydney Roberts
Charlotte Matthews
Syed Mir
Richard Barone
Judy Knight