Grid Integration- Utility Transformation

The Art and Science of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Forecasting

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT

Location: 209AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator(s)

Ahmed Hanafy (he/him/his)

Partner
Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Panelist(s)

Mark Dyson

Managing Director, Carbon-Free Electricity
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Paul Lau (he/him/his)

CEO & GM
SMUD
Sacramento, California, United States
Kevin Lucas

Vice President, Policy Analysis
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Samantha Weaver

Senior Director, Interconnection and Grid Integration Policy
Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA)
Seattle, Washington, United States

Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) represent a vital and expanding asset on the grid, but are often undervalued or disregarded in traditional Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) and Distribution System Planning (DSP) processes. This panel will highlight recent advancements in DER forecasting and showcase opportunities for companies to meet increasing demand due to electrification. Participants will delve into the essential data required by utilities, developers, and stakeholders to conduct precise DER forecasting, covering a spectrum of technologies including solar, storage, electric vehicles, and microgrids.