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Enterprise DERMS: From Managing new DER connections to full Market Operations Utility University
Monday, February 26 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
DER Gateways – Bridging the Gap Between Utility and DER
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DERMS Peer-to-Peer Exchange
Take part in this peer-to-peer exchange session, which provides attendees with invaluable insights and expertise to address the current challenges and critical issues in the industry. Immerse yourself in an intimate setting and actively contribute to the conversation on DERMS. Engage in this discussion centered around real-world scenarios with senior utility leaders, subject matter experts, and a member of the DTECH conference committee. Join us in tackling the industry's most pressing concerns!
DERMS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
- Utility University
- Breakfast & Lunch Roundtables
- Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
- Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
- Initiate Startup Program
- Asset Management
- EV Zone
- Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
- Peer to Peer Exchange
- City of the Future
- Australia in the Afternoon Workshop
- Advanced Distribution Operations
- Data Analytics
- DERMS
- Grid Modernization
- DER for Reliability
- The Flexible Grid
- Energy Orchestration and the DSO
- Smart Cities
- Electric Vehicles
- Breakout Sessions
8:00 AM
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W203C240 mins
- Utility University
This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. As ... -
W208B240 mins
- Utility University
This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. Th ... -
W204C240 mins
- Utility University
This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. Th ... -
W202A540 mins
- Utility University
This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. Th ...
1:00 PM
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W207A240 mins
- Utility University
This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. Th ... -
W203B240 mins
- Utility University
This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. DE ...
2:00 PM
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W313180 mins
- Australia in the Afternoon Workshop
This workshop is free to attend but pre-registration is required. Session 1: Overview of the Australian Energy Transition 2:05 pm - 3:15 pm Australia has moved from relying on coal for 95% of its ele ...
10:15 AM
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W311AB60 mins
- Energy Orchestration and the DSO
Accelerating DER penetration, evolving customer expectations, and policy pressures are disrupting power system markets and utility business models worldwide. As utilities transform from pure-play netw ... -
W20760 mins
- DERMS
Description: SEPA recently convened a taskforce of 12 utility partners to discuss their individual experiences with DERMS and DERM-like tools; review capabilities, vendors; and understand architecture ... -
W20260 mins
- The Flexible Grid
Between 2019-2023, Con Edison saw exceptional 30x growth in Demand Response enrollments. This panel discussion explores lessons from effectively managing this scaling in two key areas: performance-bas ... -
W20330 mins
- Electric Vehicles
In the midst of a transformative era in the transportation sector, the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is reshaping our world. Managed EV charging is increasingly seen as a necessity fo ... -
W309B60 mins
- Peer to Peer Exchange
Peer-to-peer exchange is a discussion on a specific topic. Discussions provide attendees access to knowledge and expertise to help them address the critical challenges facing the industry today in a s ...
11:00 AM
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Booth 3571 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
The rapid rise in renewable generation is causing operational and stability challenges. To help utilities address this, a UK organization created a unique solution to enable the real time measurement ...
12:00 PM
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Lunch Roundtables- TuesdayW414AB60 mins
- Breakfast & Lunch Roundtables
Full conference badge is required for admittance. Additionally, all full conference badge holders must pre-register to reserve a seat. To check your registration or to reserve a seat, please visit the ...
1:00 PM
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W309B60 mins
- Peer to Peer Exchange
Peer-to-peer exchange is a discussion on a specific topic. Discussions provide attendees access to knowledge and expertise to help them address the critical challenges facing the industry today in a s ... -
W311AB30 mins
- Energy Orchestration and the DSO
In the face of unprecedented load growth from electrification of the transportation sector and the proliferation of DERs interconnecting to California’s distribution grid, PG&E is deploying an enterpr ... -
W308CD30 mins
- Advanced Distribution Operations
Discover AEP's vision of Advanced Distribution Operations of the Future! Learn about our strategic goals, holistic implementation approach, and transformative impacts. We'll replace obsolete systems, ... -
W20730 mins
- DERMS
Virtual power plants (VPPs) represent a significant step forward toward a more resilient, customer-centric, and sustainable energy future. Join Gisela Glandt as she explores the evolution of VPP depl ... -
W20330 mins
- Electric Vehicles
A typical EV sits parked 90% of the time with a battery capable of storing 40kWh of energy – enough to power a home for two days. EVs provide a phenomenal opportunity for customers to store cheap, gr ...
1:50 PM
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W20730 mins
- DERMS
Distributed Energy Resources (DER) play a crucial role in addressing utility challenges on the electric grid, including intermittent energy generation, transmission constraints, climate events and mar ... -
W20230 mins
- The Flexible Grid
To prepare for the significant growth of DERs in its service territory, Portland General Electric (PGE) is on a multi-year journey to scale Virtual Power Plant capability to achieve its accelerated 20 ... -
W20360 mins
- Electric Vehicles
Recent studies suggest the impact on electric utilities from vehicle electrification could surpass $200 billion by 2050, and if left unchecked, individual EV deployments could end up costing the avera ... -
W20430 mins
- DER for Reliability
The rapid growth of DERs poses significant challenges to distribution grid operations and reliability. Issues related to hidden loads, power quality and increased intermittency are prevalent. However, ...
2:00 PM
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Booth 3571 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
The energy transition is changing the dynamics of electricity systems worldwide. Progressive utilities recognize the need to implement new solutions to address these changing dynamics. However, some u ...
2:40 PM
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W20730 mins
- DERMS
Con Edison launched the DERMS MVP project in response to FERC 2222. A critical element of this project is data readiness and ensuring that DER data is aggregated, orchestrated, and transformed to faci ... -
W307AB30 mins
- Smart Cities
Cities and utilities have many challenges, lofty goals, and external pressures in common. OATI will present on how advanced technologies are supporting day-to-day city operations with focus on energy ...
3:30 PM
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W20360 mins
- Electric Vehicles
The panel will cover two important aspects of transportation electrification: energy justice and fleet electrification. Panelists will show how a transportation electrification energy justice tool can ... -
W20430 mins
- DER for Reliability
Rather than adding additional physical infrastructure such as poles, wires and regulators, the use of dynamic operating envelopes will allow North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation (NCEMC) to ... -
W20730 mins
- DERMS
Orchestrating energy transitions, with the shift to renewable generation and the growing role of distributed energy resources (DERs), is impacting the power industry from distribution to transmission, ... -
W307C30 mins
- Asset Management
Smarter Grid Solutions & National Renewable Energy Laboratory present a case study on the utilization of DERMS software to manage DER onsite assets (solar, wind, BESS, hydrogen) at NREL's Energy Sys ... -
Booth 3571 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
Explore how industry leaders are transforming the Power and Utility landscape through a data-centric approach and successful adoption of change. This panel discussion will delve into the integration o ...
4:15 PM
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Booth 2071 Exhibit Floor Theater 230 mins
- City of the Future
Aging infrastructure and rapid growth in DERs are creating complexity in the distribution grid. Managing these challenges while maintaining stability requires sophisticated control and automation usin ...
8:00 AM
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Breakfast Roundtables- WednesdayW414AB60 mins
- Breakfast & Lunch Roundtables
Full conference badge is required for admittance. Additionally, all full conference badge holders must pre-register to reserve a seat. To check your registration or to reserve a seat, please visit the ...
9:15 AM
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W20730 mins
- DERMS
Arizona Public Service is developing an incremental approach to meeting their DERMS requirements, beginning with DER Visibility. Join this discussion with APS, Siemens Grid Software and EnergyHub as t ... -
W20430 mins
- DER for Reliability
Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and Non-Wire Alternatives (NWA) are critical to achieve carbon emission goals. Duke Energy is investing in a multi-year, end-to-end DER lifecycle management platform ...
10:05 AM
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W20730 mins
- DERMS
DERMS encompasses a wide variety of tools that benefit DSOs and end-customers, but the definition of DERMS is ambiguous and leads to confusion among your key stakeholders. Join us in this session as w ... -
W20330 mins
- Electric Vehicles
Join us for a discussion about a utility's journey toward decarbonization by tapping into old and new resources. Learn how a utility's strategy leverages grid edge resources such as demand response, b ...
10:30 AM
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W30060 mins
- Breakout Sessions
This panel discussion, moderated by Hala Ballouz, president & CEO of Electric Power Engineers, discusses the intricacies of digital transformation, with a particular emphasis on the pivotal role playe ...
10:55 AM
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W20730 mins
- DERMS
As utilities make their strategic plans for effective grid management, they are looking at cost-effective solutions that help balance grid load. With 80% of DER growth expected to be on the customer ...
11:00 AM
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Booth 3921 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- EV Zone
Of the various marketplace options, Level 3 EV Fast Charging (DCFC) stations can recuperate up to 80% of an EV's range in as a little as 30 minutes. While currently the most powerful, DCFC still has m ... -
Booth 3571 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
Harnessing customer-owned DERs is a major prerogative for forward-thinking utilities as they look to accelerate the energy transition. DERs continue to be underutilized assets in providing grid servic ...
12:00 PM
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Lunch Roundtables- WednesdayW414AB60 mins
- Breakfast & Lunch Roundtables
Full conference badge is required for admittance. Additionally, all full conference badge holders must pre-register to reserve a seat. To check your registration or to reserve a seat, please visit the ... -
Booth 3571 Exhibit Floor60 mins
- Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
If you find yourself up to your eyeballs in data and want to put that data to work, this session is for you. We'll talk about how digitalization has transformed grid management and 3 ways you can use ...
1:00 PM
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W20830 mins
- Grid Modernization
This presentation will discuss National Grid's journey to implementing the UBLF across its entire distribution system and the lessons learned along the way. National Grid will share feedback on UBLF d ... -
W20730 mins
- DERMS
The Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Visibility initiative aimed to define and implement an operational platform that enables PSEG Long Island's Distribution Operators to provide better awareness of ... -
W20430 mins
- DER for Reliability
Integrating an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) with a Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) can maximize each system’s unique strengths and support reliability, resilie ... -
W20230 mins
- The Flexible Grid
A flexible electric grid represents a transformative approach to T&D grid, fostering the integration of clean energy sources, empowering consumers, and promoting a more sustainable and efficient elect ...
1:15 PM
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Booth 2071 Exhibit Floor Theater 230 mins
- City of the Future
As organizations and communities strive for a more resilient, reliable, and sustainable future, grid infrastructure is critical. Hear examples from industry leaders on how digital technology is transf ...
1:30 PM
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Initiate Hub Booth 707 Exhibit Floor Stage 190 mins
- Initiate Startup Program
All attendees have access to the Initiate startup pavilion, where up to 54 startup companies will be exhibiting and pitching their solutions to a panel of judges. Come learn about the latest technolog ...
1:50 PM
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W308CD30 mins
- Advanced Distribution Operations
Discover how CPS Energy is harnessing the power of BESS with Distribution Automation Technologies to accommodate DER and enhance electric system reliability and resiliency. Advanced Distribution Oper ... -
W20730 mins
- DERMS
For Hawaiian Electric, the adoption of behind-the-meter DERs is increasing and will continue to increase exponentially in the coming years as Hawaii transitions to 100% renewable energy by 2045. The u ...
2:00 PM
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Booth 3921 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- EV Zone
Over the next decade, more than 200 million new devices will be connected to our electricity system as we electrify both heat and transport. At the same time, our generation mix will be significantly ... -
Booth 2071 Exhibit Floor Theater 230 mins
- City of the Future
DERMS have become essential in the utility industry, addressing challenges posed by integrating distributed energy resources (DERs). This session will address considerations for utilities in assessing ... -
Booth 2071 Exhibit Floor Theater 330 mins
- City of the Future
Embark on a journey into PG&E's grid transformation. PG&E foresees a substantial growth in grid load, which will demand innovative tools and processes for orchestrating DERs seamlessly across domains. ...
2:40 PM
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W20760 mins
- DERMS
In this panel, utility representatives and DERMS technology providers will discuss the immediate use cases that are driving DERMS deployment. The team will also discuss different management architectu ...
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2:45 PM
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Booth 4343 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
Combined edge computing and virtualization enables significant advancements to existing protection, automation, and control, easing the transition to the grid of the future. Advancements include fast ... -
Booth 2071 Exhibit Floor Theater 130 mins
- City of the Future
Discover how today's commercial and industrial (C&I) facilities, if reimagined effectively, can lead the way in shaping a transactive grid built on distributed energy resources (DERs). This session e ...
4:20 PM
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W20730 mins
- DERMS
Nova Scotia Power Inc has undertaken a project to design customer programs, deploy assets, build DERMS integrations with partners at Siemens, and execute a suite of use cases to evaluate and quantify ... -
W307AB30 mins
- Smart Cities
This session will highlight the Smart City framework of implementing smart technology by leveraging new and existing “GOLD” (aka; Data). Cities and Utilities have many challenges, lofty goals, and ex ...
8:00 AM
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Breakfast Roundtables- ThursdayW414AB60 mins
- Breakfast & Lunch Roundtables
Full conference badge is required for admittance. Additionally, all full conference badge holders must pre-register to reserve a seat. To check your registration or to reserve a seat, please visit the ...
10:30 AM
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W308CD60 mins
- Advanced Distribution Operations
This panel will take the audience through the ADMS-DERMS journey that was taken by two IOUs and one large Muni in US. The speakers will share the deployment experience from different perspectives, ran ... -
W304AB30 mins
- Data Analytics
Does working with data in demand response have to be a headache? Managing an effective demand response program requires data integrity and insightful data integrations with a distributed energy resour ... -
W20760 mins
- DERMS
This panel will discuss a roadmap for large-scale customer battery programs (VPP’s) through the lens of three industries; a utility, solar installer, and battery manufacturer. The panelists will share ... -
Booth 432 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
AI and data analytics will be instrumental in maximizing value while decarbonizing operations. AI and machine learning algorithms can optimize energy usage in systems for maximum efficiency. This can ...
11:20 AM
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W311AB30 mins
- Energy Orchestration and the DSO
The utility distribution system operator will face many challenges seeking to develop systems that are effective for tracing and managing operations from customers to aggregators, from utility to mark ...
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