GridFWD 2020 - Empowered People Sessions

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Thanks for your interest in the sessions in the Adaptable Models track. The relationship between utility and ratepayer is adapting rapidly, especially with the challenges surrounding the COVID-19 epidemic. These sessions explore how individuals at utilities and energy stakeholder companies can work more effectively to achieve the desired impact by aligning more closely with customers and the wider community.

Please review the sessions below, and enter your name and email next to the ones you’d like to participate in. Ideally you will choose up to four of Interactive Learning sessions; you may attend any and all of the Thought Leadership sessions.

All times are Pacific Standard Time.

october 6 - 2pm - click to watch

How Increased Grid Innovation Creates a More Equitable Future - Encore Session below!

Signup is now closed. Innovations in energy can drive solutions that not only advance the functionality of our grid systems, but address systemic financing and equity issues for communities. Dive in with us on the opening discussion for the Empowered People theme as we explore how expansion of grid modernization leads to better outcomes for the communities that rely so much on the energy that powers them. Discussion leaders:

  • Sara Chandler, Director of Innovation, Equity & Access, Elemental Excelerator

  • Brandy Hyatt, Operations Manager, VoteSolar

  • Andrea Reimer, Governor, University of British Columbia

  • Debra Smith, CEO and GM, Seattle City Light

  • Mischa Steiner, CEO, Awesense

october 7 - 9am - Click to Watch

Workforce Development and Diversity

Signup is now closed (Oct 6 1PM). Putting communities at the center of energy transformation provides valuable insights to utilities, technology providers and policy makers about innovative grid-connected deployment strategies, business models, regulatory frameworks and workforce training efforts to support industry transformation and growth. Let’s explore how expanded diversity in the energy ecosystem leads to better outcomes for all. Discussion leaders:

  • Denise Abdul-Rahman, Regional Field Organizer,

    NAACP

  • Devin Hampton, CEO, UtilityAPI

  • Josh Keeling, Cadeo

  • Joe Tellez, CTO, Tacoma Power

october 12 - 1pm - click to watch

Keeping the Customer at the Core in Scaling Flexible Demand Side Resources

Session is full! Use form to join waitlist. Strategies for demand flexibility and automation of load responses can provide critical services required of a cleaner, more efficient energy future. Services can include demand response, T&D deferrals, and other energy market services, but how are these solutions done with the benefits to the customer considered at the core? Discussion leaders:

  • Jordan Folks, Principle Consultant, Opinion Dynamics

  • Josh Keeling, Director, Cadeo [moderator]

  • Garrison Marr, Power Analyst, Snohomish County PUD

  • Nathan Shannon, Deputy Director, Smart Energy CC

  • Sarah Vorpahl, Senior Energy Policy Specialist, WA Dept of Commerce

october 14 - 12pm

Encore session
How Increased Grid Innovation Creates a More Equitable Future, Round 2

Innovations in energy can drive solutions that not only advance the functionality of our grid systems, but address systemic financing and equity issues for communities. Dive in with us on the opening discussion for the Empowered People theme as we explore how expansion of grid modernization leads to better outcomes for the communities that rely so much on the energy that powers them. Discussion leaders:

  • Emeka Anyanwu, Energy Innovation & Reaources Officer, Seattle City Light

  • Sara Chandler, Director of Innovation, Equity & Access, Elemental Excelerator

  • Jackie Flowers, CEO, Tacoma Public Utilities

  • Brandy Hyatt, Operations Manager, Vote Solar



october 14 - 1pm

Benefical Electrification for All

Session is full! Use form to join waitlist. Electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity as consumer and commercial customers make decisions on what products and charging solutions fit their needs. Customer and community designed solutions will be essential in the next phases of implementation. This discussion explores how programs and technology evolution and expansion can ensure access and benefits not just to people on the front end of the adoption curve but to all of our community. Discussion leader:

  • Emeka Anyanwu, Energy Innovation and Resources Officer, Seattle City Light

  • Shanna Brownstein, Sr Manager, Transportation Electrification, Portland General Electric

  • Skip Dise, Vice President of Product Management, Clean Power Research

  • Tyson Eckerle, Deputy Director ZEV Market Development, CA Office of Gov. Newsom

  • Laura McCarty, COO, Flex Charging

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