Microgrid Global Innovation Forum
Note: Subject to change.   

Monday, October 15, 2018

Pre-Conference Workshop:   Understanding and Implementing Auto-DR and Distributed Energy Resources Initiatives
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: Workshop is SOLD OUT Except for members of Brazil delegation still to register.

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

8:00 - 9:00 am    Continental Breakfast
7:00 am - 5:00 pm    Registration Open

Opening Address
9:00 - 9:30 am   

Mike Bushey, SCE, DER expert
Mike Bushey
Director, Customer Programs and Services
Southern California Edison
bio



Balancing the Value of DERs Between Utility, DER Operators and End-Customers    view abstract
9:30 - 11:00 am   

Ted Reguly, SDG&E, DER expert
Ted Reguly
Director, Growth and Technology Integration
San Diego Gas & Electric
bio



Mark Esguerra, PG&E, demand response / DER expert
Mark Esguerra, P.E.
Director, Integrated Grid Planning, Grid Integration and Innovation
Pacific Gas and Electric
bio


Vibhu Kaushik, SCE, demand response & DER expert
Vibhu Kaushik
Director, Grid Technology and Modernization
Southern California Edison
bio


Andrew Dillon, West Monroe Partners, demand response / DER expert
Andrew Dillon
Senior Principal, Energy & Utilities Practice
West Monroe Partners
bio



11:00 - 11:30 am    Networking Coffee Break

Keynote Address: The Next Phase in DER Development    view abstract
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Andrew McAllister, CPUC, demand response / DER expert
J. Andrew McAllister, Ph.D.
Commissioner
California Energy Commission
bio



12:30 - 1:30 pm    Networking Luncheon

Reinventing the Electric Utility    view abstract
1:30 am - 2:00 pm

Ross Malme, Skipping Stone, demand response / DER expert
Ross Malme
Partner
Skipping Stone
bio


DER in ISO/RTO Markets: Understanding FERC's Recent Orders     view abstract
2:00 - 2:30 pm

Kerinia Cusick, CRI, demand response / DER expert
Kerinia Cusick
Board President
Center for Renewables Integration
bio


2:30 - 3:00    Networking Coffee Break

Supporting the Grid: Connected Buildings    view abstract
3:00 - 4:15 pm

demand response / DER expert
Mary Ann Piette
Senior Scientist and Director, Building Technology and Urban Systems Division
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
bio


David Hungerford, CEC, demand response / DER expert
David Hungerford
Senior Scientist
California Energy Commission


Lois Gordon, ASWB, demand response / DER expert
Lois Gordon
Chief Executive Officer
ASWB Engineering
bio


Mukesh Khattar, EPRI, demand response / DER expert
Dr. Mukesh Khattar
Technical Executive, Data Centers
EPRI
bio


Michel Kamel, MelRok, demand response / DER expert
Dr. Michel Kamel
Chief Executive Officer
MelRok
bio


4:15 - 4:30    Networking Coffee Break

DR, CA Rule 21, DER Management: Communications Protocols and Integrated DR/DER Management    view abstract
4:30 - 5:30 pm

Walt Johnson, EPRI,demand response / DER expert
Dr. H. Walter Johnson
Technical Executive
EPRI
bio

Walt Johnson, EPRI,demand response / DER expert
Michael Bourton
Co-Founder & EVP Business Development
Kitu Systems
bio


Rolf Bienert, OpenADR Alliance, demand response / DER expert
Rolf Bienert
Technical Director
OpenADR Alliance



James Mater, Quality Logic,demand response / DER expert
James Mater
Co-Founder, Director and General Manager, Smart Grid
QualityLogic
bio


5:30 - 6:30 pm    Networking Drink Reception
 

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

8:00 - 9:00 am    Continental Breakfast

Panel Session: International Markets and Opportunities
9:00 - 10:30 pm

Ross Malme, Skipping Stone, demand response / DER expert
Ross Malme
Partner
Skipping Stone
bio


Riccardo Pagliarella, demand response / DER expert
Riccardo Pagliarella
New Energy Product Specialist
Hydro Tasmania, Australia



Camila Schoti, ENEVA, demand response / DER expert
Camila Schoti
Head of Regulatory and Government Affairs
ENEVA
bio

Shota Kobayashi, EnerNOC, demand response / DER expert
Shota Kobayashi
Manager of Market Development - Japan
Enel X, an Enel Group Company
bio



Andy Marshall, Landis+Gyr, demand response / DER expert
Andrew Marshall, PhD
Practice Director, Distributed Energy Resource Management
Landis+Gyr
bio

10:30 - 11:00 am    Networking Coffee Break

DER Interconnection and Enabling DER Data to Drive New Value Streams    view abstract
11:00 - 11:30 am

Andrew Dillon, West Monroe Partners, demand response / DER expert
Andrew Dillon
Senior Principal, Energy & Utilities Practice
West Monroe Partners
bio



Auto-DR Applications and Initiatives at Municipal Utilities    view abstract
11:30 - 12:30 pm

Pablo Bauleo, Ft. Collins Utilities, demand response / DER expert
Dr. Pablo Bauleo
Sr. Energy Services Engineer
Fort Collins Utilities
bio



Kitty Wang, Energy Solutions, demand response / DER expert
Kitty Wang
Senior Project Manager
Energy Solutions
bio


12:30 - 1:30 pm    Networking Luncheon

Unlocking the Value of DERs: Integration and Control Through Behind-the-Meter IoT Networks    view abstract
1:30 - 2:00 pm

Eric Reichel, Blue Pillar, demand response / DER expert
Eric Reichel
Vice President, Customer Success
Blue Pillar
bio



Removing Auto-DR Barriers for Small to Mid-Size Commercial Buildings    view abstract
2:00 - 2:30 pm

James McPhail, Zen Ecosystems, demand response / DER expert
James McPhail
Chief Executive Officer
Zen Ecosystems
bio



2:30 - 3:00 pm    Networking Coffee Break

Water/Energy Bank "Proof-of-Concept"    view abstract
3:00 - 3:30 pm

Mark Beuhler, Willow Springs Water Bank, demand response / DER expert
Mark Beuhler, P.E., MSEE
General Manager
Willow Springs Water Bank
bio



Applications of Blockchain in the Energy Sector    view abstract
3:30 - 4:00 pm

Eric Smith, Zome, demand response / DER expert
Eric Smith
SVP Business Development
Zome Energy Networks
bio