Microgrids & Distributed Generation for Public & Private Sectors Coming To Boston March 1-3
Empowering Grid Transformation, Calculating Economic and Financial Reform and Incorporating Technology to Ensure Safe, Sustainable, and Reliable Power
1-3 Mar 2017
Boston, MA, United States of America
Director of Renewable Redeveloping an innovative approach to community energy solutions through microgrid deployment in the City of Boston
After Hurricane Sandy, Boston has been developing a framework to ensure that the lights never go out by modifying the business model for projects throughout the city.
Workshop Moderator: Travis Sheehan
Company: Senior Infrastructure Advisor—Boston Planning and Developing Agency
Exploring the Advancement of the Microgrid Controller as a Means of Enhancing Microgrid Research and Development to Improve Energy Reliability and Distribution
Insight into the competitive marketplace in the microgrid controller industry to stay up-to-date on the latest advancements and available controllers.
Workshop Moderator: Greg Mowry Company:Director of Renewable Energy and Alternatives Laboratory—University of St. Thomas
Practical Insight From:
Travis Sheehan
Senior Infrastructure Advisor
Boston Planning and Development Agency
Beth Chacon
Director, Grid Storage and Emerging Technologies
Xcel Energy
Mike Henderson
Director, Regional Planning and Coordination
New England ISO
Michael Duschen
Project Manager – New Energy Solutions
National Grid
Will Lauwers
Director of Emerging Technologies
Department of Energy Massachusetts
Jayesh Shah MESc., MBA, P.Eng.
Interim Vice President, Engineering and Operations
Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation
Sander Cohan
Director of Innovation
Enel Green Power
Bradford Swing
Director of Energy Policy and Programs
City of Boston, Mayor’s Office
Why You Should Attend
7th Microgrids & Distributed Generation for Public & Private Sectors
Superstorms, regulators, and stakeholders are demanding effective and efficient solutions to financial and regulatory hurdles in developing safe, resilient, and sustainable power – all of which are leading to an increase in the development of microgrids and distributed energy resources.
This premier marcus evans conference will address the direction public and private sector power generators and users are heading, trends industry leaders are incorporating, and results from microgrid and distributed generation projects with proven success.
Key Topics
- Highlight Boston’s Successful Microgrid Collaborative Strategies to Grasp Advances in the Energy Market with the City of Boston, Boston Planning and Development Agency, and Department of Energy Massachusetts
- Discuss Storage Challenges and Benefits to Ensure Higher Levels of Integration and Performance via ISO New England
- Leverage Un-planned Resources to Forge them into a Viable Microgrid with Alliant Energy
- Explore a new Microgrid Project to Discuss Emerging Technology Integration Goals and Issues via Xcel Energy
Previous Attendees Include
U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of the Navy, New York Power Authority, New York City Housing Authority, Constellation Energy, NYC Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, Energy Northwest, Environmental Defense Fund, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Con Edison, New York Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, EDF Climate Corps
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Above all, marcus evans provides clients with business information and knowledge which enables them to sustain a valuable competitive advantage and makes a positive contribution to their success.
Event Contact
For all enquiries regarding speaking, sponsoring and attending this conference contact:
John Hummel
NBC Tower, 9th Floor
455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
Telephone: 312-540-3000 Ext: 6327
Fax: 312.894.6304
Email: johnh@marcusevansch.com
