EBC Energy Resources Program: Grid Modernization – Many Options

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The extensive and reliable electric grid in the United States has fueled the nation’s growth since the 1900s. It has provided us with unprecedented growth all the way from the light bulb to microprocessors, USBs, RAM and LED light bulbs. Today we face new challenges and the grid needs some additional and new attributes to meet the demands of the 21^st century to assist us to remain competitive and innovative. As a result of decarbonization, decentralization, electric vehicles, and energy access (i.e. solar, wind, etc.) the grid is in the process of rethinking itself. It will need to be resilient, reliable, flexible, secure, sustainable and affordable. This is a tall order!  This EBC Energy Resources Program will address the challenges faced by today’s electric grid. All of the speakers are involved in creating a new grid and will tell you about their experience and the organizations they are affiliated with, in this area.

Program Chair:

• Mary H. Smith, Associate Director, Energy Supply & Utility Administration, Harvard University

Keynote Address:

Understand the Importance and Beginning and Future of Grid Modernization

• Benjamin Davis, Senior Project Manager, Concentric Energy Advisors

Speaker Agenda:

What is ISO NE doing to make the grid more modern?

• Henry Yoshimura, Director, Demand Resource Strategy, ISO NE

What are utilities doing to modernize the grid?

• Bill Jones, Director, Solutions Delivery, National Grid, USA

Equipment Manufacture and Grid Mod Implementation

• Adam E. Caballero, Grid Automation Sales Specialist, Eaton/Coopers

Continuing Education Certificates are awarded by the EBC for this program (3.0 training contact hours). Please select this option during registration if you wish to receive a certificate.

Final Agenda – Grid Modernization – Many Options

Presentations are posted to the Presentations section of the EBC website. Presentations are not available for download.