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Learn how utilities are working to ensure the grid is stable through managed charging, rate design, fleet management, V2G technology as electric vehicles are being deployed worldwide.
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The race towards widespread adoption demands streamlined processes, eliminating uncertainties for developers and accelerating the electrified transportation revolution. DISTRIBUTECH stands alone as the exclusive platform delving into grid implications, empowering utilities to seamlessly serve the private sector amidst the escalating EV surge. Join us for this electrifying exploration!
FEATURED CONTENT
Managed EV Charging – Technologies and Programs Roundtables
Wednesday, February 28 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM & 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Thursday, February 29 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Seize the moment and become a part of our exclusive breakfast and lunch roundtable sessions, where we dive deep into the realm of managed EV charging. This is a unique opportunity for you to connect with peers and directly engage with industry experts in this pivotal field.
Vehicle to Grid Technologies and Success Stories Roundtable
Tuesday, February 27 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Don't miss out on our exclusive lunch roundtable delving into vehicle-to-grid technologies. Explore focused themes led by respected professionals and secure your coveted seat today! Elevate your expertise and forge vital connections in V2G tech.
EV EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
- Breakfast & Lunch Roundtables
- Partner Events
- Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
- Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
- Initiate Startup Program
- Customer Engagement
- EV Zone
- Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
- Peer to Peer Exchange
- City of the Future
- Environmental Social and Governance
- Australia in the Afternoon Workshop
- Advanced Distribution Operations
- Data Analytics
- DERMS
- DER for Reliability
- Energy Orchestration and the DSO
- Smart Cities
- Electric Vehicles
- Breakout Sessions
8:30 AM
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SECC's 2024 Consumer SymposiumW312AB510 mins
- Partner Events
Join the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC) for the 2024 Consumer Symposium, a one-of-a-kind event that focuses on residential customers and their relationships with electrification, the smart ...
2:00 PM
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W313180 mins
- Australia in the Afternoon Workshop
This workshop is free to attend but pre-registration is required. Session 1: Overview of the Australian Energy Transition 2:05 pm - 3:15 pm Australia has moved from relying on coal for 95% of its ele ...
10:00 AM
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Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer (Day 1)W311GH390 mins
- Partner Events
Smart Energy Summit features the latest consumer research and industry insights on the primary factors driving consumers to adopt energy management solutions, including discussion and analysis of the ...
10:15 AM
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Charting the Future of Marine Electrification and Charging Infrastructure: A Multi-Perspective PanelW20960 mins
- Electric Vehicles
This session brings together experts from Nova Scotia Power and DTE to examine the evolving landscape of sustainable transportation. By delving into the latest advancements in electrification technolo ... -
W20330 mins
- Electric Vehicles
In the midst of a transformative era in the transportation sector, the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is reshaping our world. Managed EV charging is increasingly seen as a necessity fo ... -
W309B60 mins
- Peer to Peer Exchange
Peer-to-peer exchange is a discussion on a specific topic. Discussions provide attendees access to knowledge and expertise to help them address the critical challenges facing the industry today in a s ... -
Booth 432 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
During this session we will explore how coordination between the growth of EVs and the establishment of a smart charging infrastructure that can adjust to the anticipated demand for EV charging, plays ...
11:00 AM
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Booth 4343 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
We will review different analytical approaches to evaluate your distribution system's solar PV and electric vehicle hosting capacity. These tools help engineers understand the problems and project-bas ... -
Booth 3571 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
The rapid rise in renewable generation is causing operational and stability challenges. To help utilities address this, a UK organization created a unique solution to enable the real time measurement ...
11:05 AM
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W20330 mins
- Electric Vehicles
This session will discuss the Portland General Electric (PGE) Test Bed EV Charging Study, in which PGE leverages vehicle telematics, utility data (e.g., transformer loading), and WeaveGrid's algorithm ...
12:00 PM
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Lunch Roundtables- TuesdayW414AB60 mins
- Breakfast & Lunch Roundtables
Full conference badge is required for admittance. Additionally, all full conference badge holders must pre-register to reserve a seat. To check your registration or to reserve a seat, please visit the ... -
Booth 4343 Exhibit Floor60 mins
- Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
Utilities are exploring the capabilities of distributed intelligence (DI) to better understand the technology, maximize the value of AMI investments related to grid modernization mandates that are dri ...
1:00 PM
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W307AB30 mins
- Smart Cities
The future of mobility in cities is electric. As EV adoption increases, a truly smart city will require electric fleets, a convenient charging network and an openness to new business models. To delive ... -
W20430 mins
- DER for Reliability
This work has the great contribution of presenting a field application of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) operating in time-shift mode in a real electrical system in Brazil. One of the differen ... -
W20330 mins
- Electric Vehicles
A typical EV sits parked 90% of the time with a battery capable of storing 40kWh of energy – enough to power a home for two days. EVs provide a phenomenal opportunity for customers to store cheap, gr ...
1:15 PM
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Booth 2071 Exhibit Floor Theater 230 mins
- City of the Future
Join moderator Matt Montgomery, Verizon, and panelists Brian Walsh from National Grid and Driss Zaaf from the Verizon GE account team for this session, where you’ll learn how Verizon and National Grid ...
1:50 PM
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W20360 mins
- Electric Vehicles
Recent studies suggest the impact on electric utilities from vehicle electrification could surpass $200 billion by 2050, and if left unchecked, individual EV deployments could end up costing the avera ... -
W20930 mins
- Electric Vehicles
Building an enduring, effective, and scalable EV management strategy requires a delicate balance of maintaining engaged customers, without burdening or overwhelming them. Leveraging analytics to unde ...
2:00 PM
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Booth 2071 Exhibit Floor Theater 330 mins
- City of the Future
The widespread adoption of EVs is already straining the grid. Utilities need to act now, but customer and grid impacts are only part of the challenge. Technology will reveal opportunities, especially ...
2:40 PM
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W20930 mins
- Electric Vehicles
This session will highlight key takeaways from Ford Motor Company's experiences within VGI programs utilizing the Open Vehicle Grid Integration Platform (OVGIP). We will explore the various types of p ... -
W304AB30 mins
- Data Analytics
How should utilities be thinking about AI? While many see the potential, embracing an AI-driven solution can feel overwhelming to those trying to find where to start. In this session, hear from exper ... -
W304GH30 mins
- Environmental Social and Governance
An end-to-end electrification strategy is key to reducing climate change, increasing energy efficiency, lowering costs and minimizing carbon emissions. Strategic electrification is important to maxim ...
2:45 PM
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Booth 3921 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- EV Zone
ev.energy operates its electric vehicle virtual power plant across the globe: network congestion management in the UK, peak shaving in Missouri, low carbon turn-up in California, wholesale price alig ...
3:30 PM
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W20360 mins
- Electric Vehicles
The panel will cover two important aspects of transportation electrification: energy justice and fleet electrification. Panelists will show how a transportation electrification energy justice tool can ... -
W20930 mins
- Electric Vehicles
CenterPoint Energy has begun the process of fleet electrification to meet its goals of electrifying 100% of company sedans and SUVs, 20% of ½-ton trucks, and 10% of aerial fleet by 2030. This session ... -
Booth 3921 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- EV Zone
Transportation Electrification is at an inflection point and electric utilities are challenged to support this unprecedented demand growth while minimizing grid disruption. Utilities need to invest in ...
4:15 PM
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Booth 432 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
As Electric Vehicle adoption continues to increase so does the load on the grid. Utilities are struggling to understand where people are charging, how long they are charging, and the impact on the dis ... -
Booth 4343 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
To fully benefit from the EV revolution, the grid must transition to 100% renewable energy, a process that will take decades. During this time, EV revolution will partially reduce as means to shift t ...
4:20 PM
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W20430 mins
- DER for Reliability
Augmenting hosting capacity studies to consider the ability to accommodate load, distributed generation growth, and DER mitigation solutions allows distribution utilities to expand the applications of ... -
W20930 mins
- Electric Vehicles
The US Federal Government is electrifying its fleet. This action poses challenges to local EVSE infrastructure readiness as well as the larger grid, at scale. As a piece of this puzzle, this presentat ... -
W304EF30 mins
- Customer Engagement
Today, electric utilities face increasing challenges to deliver power to industrial and large customers. With the rapid adoption of renewable energy and beneficial electrification (electric vehicles a ...
8:00 AM
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Breakfast Roundtables- WednesdayW414AB60 mins
- Breakfast & Lunch Roundtables
Full conference badge is required for admittance. Additionally, all full conference badge holders must pre-register to reserve a seat. To check your registration or to reserve a seat, please visit the ...
9:15 AM
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W20730 mins
- DERMS
Arizona Public Service is developing an incremental approach to meeting their DERMS requirements, beginning with DER Visibility. Join this discussion with APS, Siemens Grid Software and EnergyHub as t ... -
W20330 mins
- Electric Vehicles
This session will provide lessons learned from one of the first utility-led heavy-duty truck charging projects in Canada. This presentation will explore how AUX Energy, and its partners, Pride Truckin ... -
W20960 mins
- Electric Vehicles
Fleet electrification is a growing trend that poses both challenges and opportunities for utilities. As utilities strive to meet the demands of this long-term shift, it is crucial for them to build ex ...
10:00 AM
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Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer (Day 2)W311GH330 mins
- Partner Events
Smart Energy Summit features the latest consumer research and industry insights on the primary factors driving consumers to adopt energy management solutions, including discussion and analysis of the ...
10:05 AM
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W20430 mins
- DER for Reliability
Aligned with the rising need for clean energy and reliable power supply, mobile and transportable energy storage systems have recently been investigated and deployed as replacements for mobile diesel ... -
W20330 mins
- Electric Vehicles
Join us for a discussion about a utility's journey toward decarbonization by tapping into old and new resources. Learn how a utility's strategy leverages grid edge resources such as demand response, b ...
10:15 AM
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W310B60 mins
- Peer to Peer Exchange
Peer-to-peer exchange is a discussion on a specific topic. Discussions provide attendees access to knowledge and expertise to help them address the critical challenges facing the industry today in a s ...
10:30 AM
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W30060 mins
- Breakout Sessions
This panel discussion, moderated by Hala Ballouz, president & CEO of Electric Power Engineers, discusses the intricacies of digital transformation, with a particular emphasis on the pivotal role playe ... -
Initiate Hub Booth 707 Exhibit Floor Stage 190 mins
- Initiate Startup Program
All attendees have access to the Initiate startup pavilion, where up to 54 startup companies will be exhibiting and pitching their solutions to a panel of judges. Come learn about the latest technolog ...
10:55 AM
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W20330 mins
- Electric Vehicles
A provincial zero emission vehicle mandate, robust government subsidies, and a culture of environmental stewardship have led British Columbia to have the highest penetration of consumer EV ownership i ... -
W304GH30 mins
- Environmental Social and Governance
Rapid, behind-the-meter adoption of technologies like solar PV, storage, and electric vehicles, will create a shift in how utilities serve their customers. While these technologies support clean energ ... -
W311A30 mins
- Energy Orchestration and the DSO
Imagine a world where the power grid is not just a passive network of wires and poles, but a dynamic system that can respond to the changing needs and preferences of its customers. A world where dist ... -
W20930 mins
- Electric Vehicles
A session on implementing a software system for managing EV chargers as Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) in the context of Demand Response. We discuss interfacing the grid/utility side with Charg ... -
W311A30 mins
- Energy Orchestration and the DSO
Imagine a world where the power grid is not just a passive network of wires and poles, but a dynamic system that can respond to the changing needs and preferences of its customers. A world where dist ...
11:00 AM
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Booth 2071 Exhibit Floor Theater 130 mins
- City of the Future
Lately, it seems like EVs are everywhere, from Amazon delivery trucks to traditional school buses. Utilities in early adoption states grapple with challenges like grid capacity and peak demand manage ...
12:00 PM
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Lunch Roundtables- WednesdayW414AB60 mins
- Breakfast & Lunch Roundtables
Full conference badge is required for admittance. Additionally, all full conference badge holders must pre-register to reserve a seat. To check your registration or to reserve a seat, please visit the ...
1:00 PM
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W304EF30 mins
- Customer Engagement
Based on nationally representative consumer research, this session will provide an overview of consumers’ interests and concerns related to electrification in the home and on the road, including sampl ... -
W20360 mins
- Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is projected to considerably grow in the near future which has the potential to impact the distribution system, especially the low-voltage secondary circuits. This utili ... -
W20930 mins
- Electric Vehicles
The increase of electric vehicle on the road provides challenges and opportunities to utility companies who have a unique role to play in this transition. By offering grants, rebates, and incentives, ... -
W308CD30 mins
- Advanced Distribution Operations
The Electric Distribution System is undergoing the biggest transformation since the mass adoption of air conditioning over 75 years ago. This we know. What we don't know is what equipment is being in ...
1:50 PM
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W20930 mins
- Electric Vehicles
EV fleets are valuable grid resources due to their significant aggregate battery capacity and unique charging behavior. In this session, experts will share learnings from V1G and V2X fleet programs in ... -
W20730 mins
- DERMS
For Hawaiian Electric, the adoption of behind-the-meter DERs is increasing and will continue to increase exponentially in the coming years as Hawaii transitions to 100% renewable energy by 2045. The u ...
2:00 PM
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Booth 3921 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- EV Zone
Over the next decade, more than 200 million new devices will be connected to our electricity system as we electrify both heat and transport. At the same time, our generation mix will be significantly ...
2:40 PM
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W20330 mins
- Electric Vehicles
In August of 2022, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved the trailblazing Advanced Clean Cars II rule requiring 100% of new car sales in California to be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. T ... -
Integrated EV & DER Forecasting, Distribution Impact Assessment, and DER Roadmap Investment PlanningW311AB30 mins
- Energy Orchestration and the DSO
Adoption of distributed energy resources (DERs) including solar photovoltaic (PV), electric vehicles (EV), energy storage, and heat pumps will continue to grow in the coming years. Software solutions ... -
W20930 mins
- Electric Vehicles
This session outlines unique insights in the state of vehicle to grid integration using on-boarded and off-boarded chargers, i.e., AC and DC V2G EVCS, respectively. The speakers will cover a wide rang ... -
W308CD30 mins
- Advanced Distribution Operations
Explore the potential of utilizing customer Smart Meters not just for data collection but as active control nodes in demand response. This session will delve into how Smart Meters can be leveraged to ...
3:00 PM
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Initiate Hub Booth 707 Exhibit Floor Stage 260 mins
- Initiate Startup Program
In this session, we hear from senior innovation leaders of utilities about their strategy to work with startups. We will hear from some of the most forward-thinking utilities in the Nation about lesso ...
3:30 PM
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W20330 mins
- Electric Vehicles
Hear from speakers of current and former utility regulators about what makes for a good electric vehicle (EV) and transportation electrification filing. The session will cover topics including equity, ... -
W20960 mins
- Electric Vehicles
Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) applications are beginning to transition from a demonstration technology with limited pilot projects to a commercially mature product ready for mass market adoption. Howeve ... -
W304EF60 mins
- Customer Engagement
Commercial fleet electrification will create significant new loads in concentrated areas of the distribution grid. Hear from fleet program managers at utilities across the country who have developed p ...
4:20 PM
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W20330 mins
- Electric Vehicles
As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, it is crucial to assess the impact of EV chargers on the power quality (PQ) of the electric distribution network. A new study aims to comp ...
8:00 AM
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Breakfast Roundtables- ThursdayW414AB60 mins
- Breakfast & Lunch Roundtables
Full conference badge is required for admittance. Additionally, all full conference badge holders must pre-register to reserve a seat. To check your registration or to reserve a seat, please visit the ...
10:30 AM
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W20380 mins
- Electric Vehicles
As electric vehicles (EVs) charge into mainstream mobility, a dynamic shift in grid integration is warranted. This transformative journey demands a seamless convergence of utility operations into the ... -
W20930 mins
- Electric Vehicles
Chelan Public Utilities District (PUD) has undergone a comprehensive electric vehicle impact study to understand the charging characteristics and implications of electrification for not only their cus ...
11:20 AM
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W307AB30 mins
- Smart Cities
In support of the State of California’s clean energy goals, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company can support the transition from fossil fueled vehicles to Electric Vehicles (EV) by incentivizing custo ...
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