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Advanced distribution operations

The shift to distributed energy resources requires electric utilities to evolve to maintain grid safety and reliability. This topic highlights how advanced operations and tools like DERMS and ADMS manage the future grid with orchestration and flexibility. Despite optimism for new technology, integration challenges and operational limitations remain.

Advanced distribution operations opportunities

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11:45 AM
  1. Distributed Energy Resource Journey at North Carolina Electric Cooperatives
    Nicollet Ballroom D
    45 mins
    North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives has embarked upon an extensive initiative to leverage DERs for enhanced grid reliability, resilience, and economics; including five sites structured as microgrid …
    Speakers
    John Lemire
    John Lemire, Vice President of Grid Operations and Planning - North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation (NCEMC)
    Farrokh Albuyeh
    Farrokh Albuyeh, Executive Vice President Smart Grid Projects - OATI
1:45 PM
  1. The Future of Grid Flexibility: Utility Strategies for DER Integration, Electrification, and Demand Management
    Nicollet Ballroom D
    45 mins
    The future of utilities depends on the right strategy to balance energy demand, integrate Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), and enable electrification. These efforts reflect an e …
    Speakers
    Jeremy Konkle
    Jeremy Konkle, COO - Tipmont REMC
    Chris Patton
    Chris Patton, DERMS and Flexibility - Landis+Gyr
    Harneet Panesar
    Harneet Panesar, North American Lead - Power and Utilities, Advisory - Hatch
10:45 AM
  1. The Most Accurate Distribution System Model in North America
    Knowledge Hub Stage: Exhibit Hall
    45 mins
    Cass County Electric Cooperative (Fargo, ND) has done extensive work obtaining and maintaining accurate electric connectivity in their Distribution GIS, OMS, and WindMil models. Now that you know the …
    Speakers
    Nick Ludowese
    Nick Ludowese, Manager of GIS and Data Analytics - Cass County Electric Cooperative
12:30 PM
  1. Innovating with AI for ADMS Data Readiness: Real-World Experience with Evergy & Awesense
    Lakeshore A
    45 mins
    Ensuring precise network model connectivity, accurate customer mapping, and correct phasing is essential for a successful Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) implementation. However, these …
    Speakers
    Chad Carsten
    Chad Carsten, Director of Operations Technology - Evergy, Inc
    Samantha Minea
    Samantha Minea, ADMS Data Lead - Accenture
    Scott Schlageck
    Scott Schlageck, Manager GIS Services - Evergy, Inc
1:30 PM
  1. Intelligent Grid Edge Voltage Control for Voltage Optimization and Ancillary Benefits
    Nicollet Ballroom A-C
    45 mins
    As the energy landscape evolves with increasing adoption of distributed energy resources (DERs), electric vehicles (EVs), and demands for higher efficiency, utilities are faced with the challenge of m …
    Speakers
    Ashraful Haque
    Ashraful Haque, Senior Engineer - Voltage Optimization - ComEd
    Desirae Bryant
    Desirae Bryant, Project Manager - Xcel Energy
    Troy Cherry
    Troy Cherry, Head of Business Development VRDT - Reinhausen Manufacturing