Demand Response Training
Join Us For: PLMA Demand Response Program Design and Implementation co-hosted by Arizona Public Service and Salt River Project October 8 - 10, 2018 in APS offices, Phoenix, Arizona

This two-day interactive course explores the key elements of demand response (DR) activities. This includes program development subjects such as: the market and regulatory environments; business drivers; market potential; program design; and economic analysis. Program implementation subjects will include the tactics and methodologies used to improve program success, including a discussion of: organizational and resourcing strategies; contracting; business processes; technology integration; and measurement & verification. Interactive exercises will enable participants to gain hands-on experience with various aspects of the subject matter. The course content expands on a white paper at www.peakload.org/evolution

Topics include:

• Demand Response overview, drivers, and program types
• Demand Response and Distributed Energy Resource Market potential
• Portfolio development for electric and gas: size and timing; grid services; non-wires alternatives; group exercise
• Program design for electric and gas: target markets, technologies, incentives, and budgets
• Cost-effectiveness assessment: cost, benefits, standard tests, issues and decisions; group exercise
• Program implementation strategies and tactics: staffing; marketing (assessment, branding, recruitment); group exercise;
• Program Management: data, customer experience, technology, communications, performance
• Evaluation, Measurement and Verification: data, impacts, design improvements
• Course Exam
• Facilitated Mentor Round Table Discussion
• Download the free Demand Response Glossary of Terms and Definitions to get started today

CLICK HERE to download a sample agenda.

	Stuart Schare Navigant		Brett Feldman Navigant
	Christine Riker Energy Solutions Education Planning Co-Chair		Barry Ledford CLEAResult Mentor
	Dave Hyland Zen Ecosystems Mentor		Joseph Childs Eaton Mentor
	Michael Brown NV Energy Mentor
	Bruce Brazis Arizona Public Service Co-host		Mark Gagen Salt River Project Co-host

Who Should Attend. The primary audience includes new and transitioning utility and regulatory staff as well as solution providers seeking to improve their knowledge of how transition/reposition/create customer programs to address demand response methods and emerging distributed energy resources to meet peak electricity demand, mitigate the impact of high energy prices, and manage variable generation. This training course is open to all industry stakeholders with significantly discounted rates to member organization staff of PLMA and allies. Who comes to PLMA training? CLICK HERE to see.

Continuing Education These courses may qualify for AEE continuing education and may be accepted for other certifications as well. Supporting documentation can be provided upon request for your particular submission.

Course Materials Registrants will receive a link for downloading an electronic copies of the course presentation materials for reference purposes in advance. All registrants who successfully complete the course may request a PLMA Certificate of Completion.

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Staff of PLMA member organizations must sign-in to receive member rates or use complimentary member passes, when available. If you are not a PLMA member, click on register and follow the directions to create a free Nonmember Attendee user profile to receive the non-member rate.

• Member Rate: $1249 (A Complimentary Member Pass may be available for Sustaining and Advisory-level members; inquire at [email protected])
• Non-member Rate: $1449
• 50% discount for regulatory staff and PLMA academic member staff (click register to see details).