NW Demand Response & Energy Storage Summit
DEMAND RESPONSE: Get up to date on DR seasonal trends, behavioral vs. automated, DR combining DR and EE, and the direction for DER.
WHO: Over 165 professionals attended last year’s Northwest DR Symposium. We expect well over 200 this year. You should be one of them.
WHY: Northwest grid operators and other stakeholders are poised to expand demand side resources, energy storage, and other flexible energy solutions. Join the discussion about how to move forward effectively.
WHAT: The leading Northwest utilities and solutions providers share the latest insights, value drivers and best practices for DR and storage in our region.
WHEN: Tuesday & Wednesday September 27–28, 2017
ENERGY STORAGE: We’ll explore where to locate storage, how to procure it, and the value stack for our region. And what about mandates? Sign up to find out.
WHERE: World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Rd. Portland, OR
About the Organizer
Smart Grid Northwest is a trade associa-tion with a mission to promote, grow and enable the smart grid industry and infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest. Our members, advisors and partners work together to advance the smart grid through education, public policy and planning and implementation.
NORTHWEST DEMAND RESPONSE & ENERGY STORAGE SUMMITThe First Focused Event on DR and Energy Storage in the NorthwestRadical changes in energy sources, distribution and usage are surging through the electrical infrastructure of the Northwest. For example, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s Seventh Power Plan has recommended that at least 600 megawatts of DR should be developed to meet the region’s peaking and system adequacy needs. Similarly, utilities, C&I companies and consumers are beginning to deploy energy storage systems (and considering options at scale) that will impact system-wide demand, reliability and efficiency.
To help advance these important trends, Smart Grid Northwest is hosting the Northwest Demand Response & Energy Storage Summit. Join leaders at regional utilities, and those working with them, who are exploring and implementing DR and energy storage options.
Attend the Northwest’s most focused event on two key trends shaping our energy future • Become a sponsor: Make your organization a prominent member of the community and help to craft the Summit content. See page 4 for details.
• Plan to attend: Mark your calendars for Sept 27 and 28 for the NW Demand Response & Storage Summit. Watch smartgridnw.org to find out when and how to register.
Demand response (DR) and energy storage are two interrelated pillars for building a more flexible and resilient electric grid and optimal energy resource mix for the Pacific Northwest. Join us as we chart the way.
For more information contact:Bryce YonkerExecutive Director, Smart Grid [email protected]
NW Demand Response & Energy Storage Summit
September 27–28, 2017World Forestry CenterPortland, OR
See page 8 for information on how to become a sponsor of the 2017 NW Demand Response and Storage Summit.
Utilities who attended 2016 DR Symposium:
• Avista• Benton PUD• BPA• Central Lincoln PUD• Clark PUD• Emerald PUD• Energy NW• Energy Trust of Oregon• EWEB• Flathead Electric• Idaho Power• Idaho Falls Power• Kootenai Electric • Pacific Power• PGE• Puget Sound Energy• Seattle City Light• SnoPUD• Tacoma Power
“On the market transformation efforts, you bring a coalition of vendors and utilities together to some degree… Advocating for impactful ideas, ways to move the ball forward, that’s what going to be impor-tant for Smart Grid Northwest. We’re proud to be a part of it.” – Rob Pratt, PNNL, about Smart Grid Northwest
Taking the Next Steps for Demand Response in the NorthwestThe Northwest Demand Response & Energy Storage Summit picks up the momentum established at the first Northwest Demand Response Sympo-sium September, 2016. That sold-out event had 165 attendees who gave us overwhelmingly positive response in terms of content, presentation and quality of attendees. Over 200 professionals are expected at this year’s summit, with strong representation from the region’s utilities.
Examining the Progress of DR in our RegionThe agenda for day one of the 2017 NW Demand Response and Storage Summit is being coordinated by experts at the Northwest Power and Conservation Council and Portland General Electric, along with an adviso-ry committee including regional utilities, companies and associated regional leaders. Picking up from the topics of last year’s event (below) the sessions will explore the Northwest’s unique opportunities and challenges for DR, for example: what works in the winter season and what works in summer; behavioral vs automated consumer DR; best approach-es for combining energy efficiency and DR programs; and how DR may (or may not) be part of the wider DER offering.
For more information contact:Bryce YonkerExecutive Director, Smart Grid [email protected]
NW Demand Response & Energy Storage Summit
September 27–28, 2017World Forestry CenterPortland, OR
Come for the dynamic, interactive sessions, like this one from the 2016 DR Symposium.
Select Members of the Summit Planning Team:Chairs:
Members:• Avista• Bonneville Power Administration• Cadmus• CLEAResult• Comverge• Enbala• Energy Northwest• Honeywell• Idaho PUC• Lockheed Martin• Navigant• Nest• Oregon Dept. of Energy• Oregon PUC• Pacific Northwest National Labs• Powin Energy• Puget Sound Energy• Seattle City & Light• Schneider Electric• UET• WA Dept. of Commerce
“A lot of the utilities in the region are going through the same thing: transitioning from demonstrations and pilots and starting to move into real programs. So it’s exciting to see.” – Josh Keeling, PGE, discussing the 2016 NW Demand Response Symposium
Exploring Value Propositions and Best Practices for Energy StorageNorthwest utilities, technology providers and software companies are developing and deploying storage technologies at residential, commer-cial and utility scales to unlock the values of energy storage solutions. At the same time, stakeholders are coordinating with regulatory agencies to update grid processes and tariffs to accommodate storage on the grid, incorporate energy storage into traditional energy planning, and exam-ine electricity rate design.
The NW Demand Response and Storage Summit is the first regional event to bring together all the players that are shaping energy storage in the Pacific Northwest.
Where Energy Storage Fits in the NorthwestDay two of the NW Demand Response and Storage Summit will focus on the range of issues and opportunities for building an energy storage infrastructure and industry in our region.
For more information contact:Bryce YonkerExecutive Director, Smart Grid [email protected]
NW Demand Response & Energy Storage Summit
September 27–28, 2017World Forestry CenterPortland, OR
Meet local and national thought leaders in DR and energy storage. Last year’s event (above) sold out, so register soon.
List of Confirmed Speakers
For more information contact:Bryce YonkerExecutive Director, Smart Grid [email protected]
NW Demand Response & Energy Storage Summit
September 27–28, 2017World Forestry CenterPortland, OR
Sarah Arison BPA
Ganesh Ayer Honeywell
Sara Baldwin IREC
Pablo Bauleo Fort Collins
David Brown Obsidian Renewables
Larry Bekkedahl PGE
Jesse Bryson AMS
Aaron Berndt Nest
Jason Burwen ESA
Mike Brown NV Energy
Dan Dobbs Greensmith
Tom Chapman IESO
Conrad Eustis PGE
Jeff Cook BPA
John Fernandes Invenegy
Teague Douglas CLEAResult
Mike Fife Demand Energy
Patty Durand SGCC
John Gibson Avista
Villamor Gamponia PSE
Lee Hall BPA
John Gibson Avista
Darin Johnson BIS Consulting
Josh Gleason Bidgely
Bob Kirchmeier WA DoC
Lisa Hardie OR PUC
Curt Kirkeby Avista
Josh Keeling PGE
Kate Knox AMS
Jason Klotz OR PUC
Kiran Kumaraswamy AES
Elliot Mainzer BPA
Sudipta Lahiri DNV-GL
Elaine Markham PSE
Olaf Lohr Sonnen
Eric Martin Tendril
Brandon Middaugh Microsoft
Robin Maslowski Consultant
Rebecca ONeill PNNL
John Ollis NW Council
Mark Osborne Cadmus
Ann Perreault Honeywell
Jay Paidipati Navigant
Jane Peters Research into Action
Nate Sandvig National Grid
George Pondorf SnoPUD
Brian Spak PGE
Jennie Potter LBL
Doug Staker Demand Energy
Jill Powers CA ISO
Mike Starrett NW Council
Dennis Quinn Joule Assets
Tuan Tran Seattle City Light
Alex Reedin PGE
Jeremy Twitchell UTC
Tyler Rogers EnergyHub
Gurvinder Singh PSE
John Thomas Midstate
John Steigers EnergyNW
Bud Vos Enbala
Jim Stewart Cadmus
Patrick Balducci PNNL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27: DEMAND RESPONSE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28: ENERGY STORAGE
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27: DEMAND RESPONSE, CONT’D.
For more information contact:Bryce YonkerExecutive Director, Smart Grid [email protected]
NW Demand Response & Energy Storage Summit
September 27–28, 2017World Forestry CenterPortland, OR
11:00am9:45am
POLICY & MARKETS TRACK
Overcoming Barriers to DR Expansion in the NW Behavioral vs. Pricing vs. Automated DR
PROGRAMS & SOLUTIONS TRACK
5:30pm - 8:00pm NETWORKING RECEPTION
4:30pm Demand Side Engagement and Energy Storage Together for a Flexible Energy System
4:15pm Making Virtual Power (Demand Side and Beyond) a Reality
8:30am Future of BPA: Flexible Demand Side Resources for Regional System Requirement
9:00am Basic, Highly Automated or Somewhere in Between — What’s Really the Best for DR Programs Starting Now
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
3:45pmGetting Serious About Resiliency: How Can Demand Side Resources Really Help Keep the Lights On
4:00pm DR and the Smart Home: Are We There Yet, Will We Ever Be?
11:00am Valuing DR in Evolving NW Energy Markets Best Practices on Consumer Engagement and Program Participant Retention
Best Practices of Forecasting and Planning for DR Resources
Should I Offer DR As a Standalone Program or Part of Wider DER Offering?
Lessons on Distribution System DR Value from Outside the NW
Reverse Platform Pitch: Utilities Pitch What they Want in DERMS, DRMS, DRAS, ADMS, and More
NETWORKING LUNCH12:15pm
1:15pm
2:30pm
Day One: Demand Response
For more information contact:Bryce YonkerExecutive Director, Smart Grid [email protected]
NW Demand Response & Energy Storage Summit
September 27–28, 2017World Forestry CenterPortland, OR
11:00am9:45am
POLICY & MARKETS TRACK
Barriers to Storage Expansion in the NW Procurement Best Practices: I Want It, Now Help me Buy It
SOLUTIONS & IMPLEMENTATION TRACK
8:30am Storage in the NW: Where are We Now and Where are We Heading
8:45am Stacking Value for Storage in the NW
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
4:00pm Beyond Batteries: Thermal, Pumped Hydro and More
4:30pm The Next Frontier: Where Does Storage and Other Energy Flexibility Solutions Go From Here
11:00am Are Mandates and Fed/State Support Needed to Move Storage Forward in the NW?
Pinpointing Optimal Grid Locations for Storage
Storage and RE: How Can Storage Support the Next Wave of Central and DG Renewables in the NW?
Best Practices in Customer Sited Storage
How Storage is Being Evaluated in IRPs Today, and What's Next
Control solutions for Aggregated and Utility-scale Storage Assets
NETWORKING LUNCH12:00pm
1:15pm
2:30pm
Day Two: Energy Storage
Become a SponsorBeing a sponsor is the best way to ensure you have access to the people, content and ideas at the Summit. While details of the sponsorship packages can be custom-ized to each organization the general packages are outlined below. Now is the time to lock in your place at the show. Email Bryce at [email protected].
Lead Sponsors: $6000• 5 complementary passes to the Summit• Top recognition at event and in marketing materials (brochure, signage, website, emails)• Preferred display table space (Details TBD)• Mention during introduction, lunch and plenary sessions• Mutually determined prominent speaking opportunity at the Summit
Supporting sponsors: $2500• 2 complementary Summit passes• Recognition at event and in marketing materials• Optional display table space (space permitting, details TBD)• Opportunity for session speaking opportunity at the Summit
Last year’s NW DR Symposium sold out two weeks prior to the event. Registration will open in May; watch smartgridnw.org for details.
• Full Summit pass: $525• One Day pass: $375• Govt/Edu/NGO rate: $125 discount
Many Thanks to Our Sponsors! Lead Sponsors:
Supporting Sponsors:
For more information contact:Bryce YonkerExecutive Director, Smart Grid [email protected]
NW Demand Response & Energy Storage Summit
September 27–28, 2017World Forestry CenterPortland, OR