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Above all else, transmission and distribution utilities are charged with maintaining safe and reliable power grids. Fulfilling that mission requires a nuanced examination of both distributed energy resources and the bulk power system, as well as where the two intersect. This topic incorporates how DERs are used to weather outages and defer network upgrades, bulk power operations and reliability, and system planning.
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SDG&E mobile battery storage use cases and valuation
March 27 | 11:00- 11:25 AM | C4
In this session, panelists will present the pre-commercial demonstration and evaluation of utility mobile battery energy storage systems, including perspectives from SDG&E. This presentation covers the advantages, implementation methods, and outcomes of using an MBESS in different use cases, including stacked benefits like load smoothing, peak shaving, and resiliency functions.
Evaluating resilience benefits from DER and storage projects: A case study from Duke Energy
March 27 | 10:00-10:25 AM | C156
This session will cover the project and the methodology developed to evaluate technical and community-based characteristics of desirable DER projects from a resilience standpoint and how Duke Energy is applying the framework in its planning and decision-making. The presentation will also discuss the application of survey-based and input-output-based techniques to quantify direct and indirect customer benefits associated with customer interruption costs.
DER hosting capacity vs allocation: Equitable DER adoption on high-penetration feeders with Hydro One
March 27 | 10:25-10:50 AM | C156
The session will provide utilities with considerations and potential solutions for implementing strategies to achieve equitable DER adoption while accounting for potential engineering constraints on high-penetration feeders. The presentation will pair commentary provided by EPRI with experience-based perspectives offered by Hydro One, one of several utilities involved in EPRI-led working sessions to develop equitable DER allocation solutions.
Reliability and resilience educational opportunities
- Utility University
- Grid Modernization
- System Planning
- Transmission
- Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub
- Customer Engagement
- Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
- Policy and Regulation
- Bulk Power
- Smart Cities
- Advanced Distribution Operations
- Artificial Intelligence
- Reliability and Resilience
- Storms and Wildfires
- Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
- Energy Storage
- Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
- Microgrids
- Transportation Electrification
- Digital Transformation
- DER
- Vegetation Management
- Asset Management
- Cybersecurity
- Detection and Prevention
- Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub
- Resiliency Knowledge Hub
- Data Analytics
- Grid Edge
- SCADA
- Data Centers
- Virtual Power Plants
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C155240 mins
- Utility University
- Reliability and Resilience
- Energy Storage
This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ... -
C146240 mins
- Utility University
- Reliability and Resilience
- Energy Storage
- Microgrids
This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
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C155240 mins
- Utility University
- Reliability and Resilience
- Grid Edge
This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
10:00 AM
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C15650 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Microgrids
- DER
Distribution utilities are increasingly receiving requests to implement and interconnect multi-customer microgrids on their systems as a reliability and resilience solution. Designing, assessing, and ... -
C14650 mins
- Transmission
- Reliability and Resilience
- Digital Transformation
This session explores the challenges and potential solutions for increasing electricity demand and grid capacity. Traditionally, grid operators have expanded infrastructure to meet demand, but this ap ...
10:15 AM
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Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub- Booth #1051, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Grid Modernization
- Transmission
- Reliability and Resilience
- Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub
As the global shift towards renewable energy intensifies, the need to expand grid capacity without the lengthy and costly process of rebuilding infrastructure has never been more urgent. Integrating r ...
11:00 AM
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Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Energy Storage
- Resiliency Knowledge Hub
Today extreme weather events, aging infrastructure, fluctuating energy supply and demand, and retirement of traditional power generation are challenging the reliability and stability of the electrical ... -
C450 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Storms and Wildfires
The frequency and severity of weather events are increasing, impacting the reliability and resilience of power systems, leading to major infrastructure damage, extended service interruptions, and sign ... -
C14650 mins
- Policy and Regulation
- Reliability and Resilience
- Cybersecurity
- Data Centers
Join us for an in-depth discussion on Oncor's System Resiliency Plan (SRP) and its vital role in enhancing grid resilience. Filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on May 6, 2024, this $3 bi ...
11:45 AM
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Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Vegetation Management
- Asset Management
- Resiliency Knowledge Hub
How do you ____? The changing climate is creating longer growing seasons in New Zealand, impacting vegetation—and subsequently, reliability performance. Powerco had to change their vegetation manageme ...
1:15 PM
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Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Advanced Distribution Operations
- Reliability and Resilience
- Resiliency Knowledge Hub
- Grid Edge
In today’s distribution system, the proliferation of inverter-based resources and new electrification are introducing new phenomena that impact grid reliability. This presentation will focus on case s ... -
Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub- Booth #1051, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Grid Modernization
- Reliability and Resilience
- DER
- Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub
There are industry paradigms we all know. Electrification is increasing. Legislation is changing to encourage more renewable integration. Affordability and reliability, as always are at the heart of t ...
2:00 PM
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Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #2041, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
- Transportation Electrification
- Detection and Prevention
- Grid Edge
In this session we will discuss the challenges arising from the increase in Electric Vehicle adoption and what that means for utilities. We will explore what utilities are doing to understand their cu ... -
Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Grid Modernization
- Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
- Reliability and Resilience
- Asset Management
This session will explore the role of advanced data collection technologies and software applications in identifying and implementing solutions for grid modernization at electric utilities. Key topics ... -
Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Resiliency Knowledge Hub
- Data Analytics
In today's rapidly evolving energy landscape, the electric utility industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The key to navigating this complex environment lies in leveraging advanced ... -
C14150 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Energy Storage
- Cybersecurity
Utilities are increasingly deploying energy storage to enhance the operational resilience and sustainability of the grid. Given the critical nature of grid operations, safety and cybersecurity are par ... -
C14050 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Digital Transformation
- Cybersecurity
New Technologies: A look forward at security and compliance related to INSM, IBRs, DERs, and the role of cloud in achieving reliability objectives. This panel-style discussion will detail the current ...
3:30 PM
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Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Detection and Prevention
- Resiliency Knowledge Hub
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) today remains an essential part of the world’s infrastructure for both navigational guidance and as a highly accurate time reference. Four major constellatio ...
4:00 PM
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C144/ 14550 mins
- Artificial Intelligence
- Reliability and Resilience
- Storms and Wildfires
This roundtable discussion will explore cutting-edge advancements in technology and artificial intelligence (AI) that are revolutionizing the resilience and robustness of electrical grid infrastructur ...
4:15 PM
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Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Customer Engagement
- Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
- Reliability and Resilience
- Transportation Electrification
When Enel X shut down its network, customers with JuiceBox chargers were left stranded, facing significant efforts to replace or reconfigure their systems. This disruption could have been avoided if t ...
9:00 AM
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C450 mins
- Artificial Intelligence
- Reliability and Resilience
- DER
The growth of generative AI (GenAI) has introduced new opportunities for electric utilities. We will explore how Duke Energy and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have partnered to build applications with Gen ... -
C15650 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Storms and Wildfires
- Vegetation Management
Developing effective wildfire mitigation strategies is a high priority for utilities across North America. From larger utilities to co-ops and municipals, key steps are being taken to avert wildfires ...
10:00 AM
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C14625 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Storms and Wildfires
- Energy Storage
- Microgrids
Microgrid technology has emerged as a promising solution to address the challenges posed by public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) in California. In the past, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has led the ... -
C15650 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- DER
High levels of distributed energy resources (DER) are causing reverse power in distribution systems. A key indicator is relative generation-to-load ratios that are typically increasing as more DER is ...
10:15 AM
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A holistic approach to cable system reliability: Life cycle analysis of replacement vs. rejuvenationResiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Asset Management
- Resiliency Knowledge Hub
A holistic approach to cable/system reliability will be described. This will include everything from vegetation management, cable testing, cable rejuvenation, and cable replacement. The reliability of ... -
Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub- Booth #7121, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Grid Modernization
- Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub
- Reliability and Resilience
- Virtual Power Plants
Take aways: Acquire insights about the monetization of DERs in a VPP Uncover the ins and outs of Europe’s largest VPP, and the market value it has. Delve into the measures of success that define the ...
10:25 AM
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C14625 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Microgrids
Successful microgrid development and operation requires careful coordination of complex systems, including distribution assets, DERs, advanced controls, and protection schemes to name a handful. This ...
11:00 AM
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C450 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- DER
As utilities have started to depend on distributed energy resources (DERs) for power system reliability, it is critical to identify any error or discrepancy in the as-built plant against the approved ... -
C15650 mins
- Grid Modernization
- Reliability and Resilience
- DER
Customer adoption of DERs and new electric loads continues to challenge distribution planners and strain system operators. Existing cloud-integrated load flexibility resources cannot provide the conf ...
11:45 AM
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Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub- Booth #5558, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Grid Modernization
- Reliability and Resilience
- Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
- Digital Transformation
The transition from conventional to digital substations is taking form in our industry. There are many things to consider when converting to a digital substation, one of which is time synchronization. ...
1:15 PM
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Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Vegetation Management
- Resiliency Knowledge Hub
A century ago, Vermont was mostly open fields. Today, Green Mountain Power maintains its 100-year-old T&D infrastructure amidst dense forests, serving over three-quarters of the state. In this session ... -
Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Storms and Wildfires
- Resiliency Knowledge Hub
- Data Analytics
Severe hurricanes in 2024 disrupted utility operation, highlighting the need for accurate storm predictions. Hurricane Helene, for instance, left over 5 million customers without power across 10 state ...
2:00 PM
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C150 mins
- Grid Modernization
- Reliability and Resilience
- Grid Edge
Subject to severe storms, foliage, and wildlife, lateral lines are the most vulnerable area of the grid. Yet the grid edge is often overlooked when it comes to modernization. In this panel, Florida Po ...
2:45 PM
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Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Cybersecurity
- Resiliency Knowledge Hub
- SCADA
Protection from cybersecurity threats is now a top priority for utilities and vendors in the Power OT sector, spanning substations, generation, distribution, and DER. This Knowledge Hub examines how D ...
4:00 PM
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C150 mins
- Grid Modernization
- Reliability and Resilience
- Storms and Wildfires
Wood poles are the backbone of the distribution and telecommunication grid. These assets are aging while they condition to be asked to accommodate more attachments and withstand stronger weather event ...
4:15 PM
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Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Asset Management
- Detection and Prevention
- Resiliency Knowledge Hub
How technology is empowering grid reliability and safety through early fault detection? The U.S. electrical grid needs to significantly expand its capacity to meet growing demands from electrification ... -
Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Grid Modernization
- Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
- Reliability and Resilience
- Detection and Prevention
Prysmian Cables & Systems USA, with its partners Consolidated Edison and Exelon, is developing a hands-free medium voltage underground power cable splicing machine to dramatically improve workforce sa ...
9:00 AM
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C15625 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- DER
In April 2023, the Federal Energy Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Austin Energy a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant to study the resilience of Austin Energy’s overhead di ... -
C450 mins
- Policy and Regulation
- Reliability and Resilience
- Energy Storage
- Microgrids
This session will explore the collaborative efforts between the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP), the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), and the four distribution utilit ...
9:25 AM
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C15625 mins
- Policy and Regulation
- Reliability and Resilience
- DER
- Grid Edge
In this session, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) shares its journey towards accelerating grid edge intelligence solutions within its service territory, supported by the technology and Inf ...
10:00 AM
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C15625 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Energy Storage
- DER
Grid resilience relates to the ability of electrical systems to anticipate, absorb, adapt to, and recover from all threats, including high-impact, low-probability (HILP) disruptions. Increasingly, uti ... -
C450 mins
- Transmission
- Bulk Power
- Reliability and Resilience
- Energy Storage
While utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) can provide a variety of transmission and distribution grid services, value stacking can be difficult to implement in practice. A key challeng ... -
C14660 mins
- System Planning
- Smart Cities
- Reliability and Resilience
Electric power grids face increasing vulnerability to extreme weather events, which disrupt power supply, jeopardize personal safety, and impact national security. To address this, we propose enhancin ...
10:25 AM
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C15625 mins
- Customer Engagement
- Reliability and Resilience
- DER
Driven by organizational and legislative initiatives, utility grid planning and customer-facing programs are being developed that promote the equitable adoption of DERs. These programs intend to offer ...
11:00 AM
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C425 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Energy Storage
- DER
In this session, panelists will present the pre-commercial demonstration and evaluation of utility mobile battery energy storage systems, including perspectives from SDG&E. This presentation covers th ... -
C15650 mins
- System Planning
- Reliability and Resilience
Decarbonization goals are leading a transition towards higher penetrations of renewables and electrified loads. A robust electric distribution system that is "right-sized" with modern capabilities is ...
11:25 AM
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C425 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Energy Storage
Xcel Energy is designing a mobile 1MW/2MWH energy storage system and skid-mounted interconnection platform. The driver of the project is a local public housing authority that has a new public housing ...
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