Smart Grids are interconnected, so it is absolutely essential that the people involved in building each component know what all the others are doing, T&D people need to know what the wind power generators will expect their power lines to deliver. PHEV manufacturers need to know how resilient their batteries will have to be to deal with the strains of constant charging and de-charging to operate as de facto storage devices. Network designers working on communication systems need to know what will be plugged into their grid and make sure all the device are able to “speak the same language.”

Smart Grid is essential for the survival of the utility. Liberalization of the utilities industry is gathering speed, giving customers a choice about who they buy electricity from. This, combined with rising energy prices, is causing an unprecedented level of switching, as customers seek lower rates and greener portfolios. With a carbon tax on the horizon, electric utilities know they must change their paradigm, and change quickly if they are to survive this shift in the market.

Our conference incorporates all areas of Smart Grid, making our agenda the most-ambitious events in the country. Thus, we are perfectly placed to give key decision-makers and knowledge workers the opportunity to collectively find a common path forward, rather than split hair in over-specialized breakouts or listen to self congratulatory generalities at some events.

Speaker companies who are confirmed are Austin Energy, Microsoft, Dept. of Energy/NETL, Constellations NewEnergy, TXU Energy, CentrePoint Energy, CPS Energy, Reliant Energy, Duke Energy, Salt River Project, Allegheny Power, Progress Energy Florida, Galvin Electricity Inst.

Sponsors being Microsft, Comverge, Gita, PennEnergy, Electric Light & Power.

For more details to register for this event, please contact Leroy Tills, Project Manager.

Leroy.tills@jacobfleming.com