Scaling Smarter with SMUD: Grid Edge Strategies to Manage (and Take Advantage) of DERs

February 03, 2026
Grid Edge Intelligence - Booth #4845
Grid Edge Intelligence Hub , DER , DERMS (Sponsored by OATI)

Integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) can be complex—but also full of opportunity. In this session, SMUD shares how it’s scaling smarter at the grid edge through grid-aware devices, DERMS, dynamic load management, and non-wires alternatives to improve flexibility and avoid costly upgrades. Learn how practical, interoperable solutions like smart panels, ADMS/DERMS integration, and load flexibility programs are transforming grid operations and accelerating electrification. Discover how SMUD’s forward-thinking yet pragmatic approach is redefining distribution planning and shaping the next generation of utility-customer interaction.

Session Sponsored by Landis+Gyr

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Speakers
Marcelo Sandoval
Marcelo Sandoval, Director, Advanced Grid Solutions - Landis+Gyr
Alex Pratt
Alex Pratt, VP, Business Development - SPAN
James Frasher
James Frasher, Director of Research & Development, Grants, and Partnerships - Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)