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DER-Enabled ADMS Solutions for Modern Distribution Systems Utility University
Monday, February 26 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Orlando Utility Commission’s Gardenia Innovation Center Tour
Monday, February 26 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Orlando Utilities Commission’s Gardenia Innovation Center is a unique operational facility that houses its research and development activities. The center includes a water conservation demonstration and the Grid Integration Lab which integrates, EV Charging (Lvl 2, 3 and V2G), Fly Wheels, Flow Batteries and Floating Solar. This walking tour will include each facility, its scope, activities, and integrated technologies. It will also include an overview of OUC’s larger projects not included at the site, like the Substation Battery Project and 2 MW Floating Solar Array. The tour will conclude with a Q&A and discussion of OUC’s adoption of new technologies. Long pants and closed toed shoes preferred.
VIEW ALL GRID MODERNIZATION EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
- Utility University
- Technical Tours
- Breakfast & Lunch Roundtables
- Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
- Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
- Initiate Startup Program
- Customer Engagement
- Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
- Peer to Peer Exchange
- Communication Tech and Networks
- City of the Future
- Environmental Social and Governance
- Cyber and Physical Security
- Advanced Distribution Operations
- Storm and Disaster Management
- DERMS
- Grid Modernization
- DER for Reliability
- The Flexible Grid
- Energy Orchestration and the DSO
- Electric Vehicles
- Breakout Sessions
8:00 AM
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W203B240 mins
- Utility University
This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. Th ... -
W208A240 mins
- Utility University
This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. Th ... -
W202C240 mins
- Utility University
This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. Th ... -
W202A540 mins
- Utility University
This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. Th ...
8:30 AM
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Meet Point in Registration Lobby210 mins
- Technical Tours
Pre-registration for this event is required and includes an additional fee. To check your registration or to reserve a spot, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distribu ...
1:00 PM
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W204B240 mins
- Utility University
This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. As ... -
W202C240 mins
- Utility University
This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. Th ... -
W207A240 mins
- Utility University
This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. Th ...
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 ... -
W20830 mins
- Grid Modernization
Distribution grid planners are on the front lines of the clean energy and DER transition – whether utilities are prepared or not. This session describes how Duke Energy invests in digital innovation t ... -
W303ABC30 mins
- Communication Tech and Networks
ComEd is paving the way for a safe, secure, flexible, and resilient electric grid through strategic deployment of an industry-leading advanced communication and telemetry network built on Fiber Optics ... -
W308AB30 mins
- Cyber and Physical Security
The increasing penetration of distributed renewables creates new threats to the electric grid's effective planning, management, and operation. In addition, new standards that mandate real-time visibil ... -
W20260 mins
- The Flexible Grid
Between 2019-2023, Con Edison saw exceptional 30x growth in Demand Response enrollments. This panel discussion explores lessons from effectively managing this scaling in two key areas: performance-bas ... -
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 ...
11:05 AM
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W303ABC30 mins
- Communication Tech and Networks
An overview of Private Long-Term Evolution (PLTE) testing on utility use-cases within Distribution Automation and Voltage Optimization in support of the development of an advanced communication and te ... -
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 ... -
W20830 mins
- Grid Modernization
Traditional protection and control (P&C) systems, which have long relied on proprietary hardware, have been reliable, but there are considerable challenges with their continued use. Utilities need new ...
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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W20830 mins
- Grid Modernization
FERC Order 2222 fosters the participation of DERs in energy markets. This session highlights innovations on how utilities approach the challenge of orchestrating DERs as part of an overall grid modern ...
1:15 PM
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Booth 3571 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
For decades, utilities have been using manual paper methods to capture as-built data from the field o with poor results. Recently, utilities have made significant investments to implement ADMS and ot ...
1:50 PM
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W20730 mins
- DERMS
Distributed Energy Resources (DER) play a crucial role in addressing utility challenges on the electric grid, including intermittent energy generation, transmission constraints, climate events and mar ... -
W20830 mins
- Grid Modernization
Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) has growing NERC CIP compliance challenges with a mixture of medium and low-impact substations requiring NERC CIP compliance and no-impact substations, not requiring ... -
W20230 mins
- The Flexible Grid
To prepare for the significant growth of DERs in its service territory, Portland General Electric (PGE) is on a multi-year journey to scale Virtual Power Plant capability to achieve its accelerated 20 ...
2:30 PM
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Initiate Hub Booth 707 Exhibit Floor Stage 290 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 ...
2:40 PM
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W304EF30 mins
- Customer Engagement
Evergy's battery pilot program aims to assess the feasibility and benefits of integrating energy storage systems into grid operations. The pilot evaluates several categories of use cases. For customer ... -
W20830 mins
- Grid Modernization
Join us as we explore the transformative journey of grid modernization. In an era marked by evolving energy demands, environmental consciousness, and technological advancements, grid modernization em ...
2:45 PM
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Booth 4343 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
This session will provide an overview of the strategies being implemented by electric utilities for modernizing the grid and improving circuit reliability. An overview of the latest equipment being de ...
3:30 PM
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W20230 mins
- The Flexible Grid
Uncover valuable insights from National Grid's FLISR enablement journey. During this presentation, our team will share our FLISR enablement experiences, challenges, and results to empower attendees wi ... -
W20860 mins
- Grid Modernization
The Regional Grid Transformation (RGT) project was initiated over 3 years ago by TVA and a group of 9 LPC partners to transform the T&D grids across the Valley and coordinate and collaborate to meet t ... -
W303ABC60 mins
- Communication Tech and Networks
This panel represents utilities at various stages of private cellular adoption, from currently adopting to considering. The discussion will serve as an update to the same panel from Distributech 2023, ...
4:15 PM
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Booth 3571 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
As the industry undergoes a paradigm shift towards decarbonization, utilities find themselves at a crossroads, navigating challenges that demand unprecedented solutions. With limited internal resource ... -
Booth 2071 Exhibit Floor Theater 330 mins
- City of the Future
Common data platforms with IT, OT and GIS data coupled with GenAI capabilities can deliver benefits of optimized planning decisions with real-time project monitoring ensuring reduce costs and increase ...
4:20 PM
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W308CD30 mins
- Advanced Distribution Operations
OG&E started its DMS journey in 2009 with aims to pursue IVVC and FLISR. After years of diligent preparation, OG&E successfully deployed FLISR on its entire distribution network in May 2023, with appr ...
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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W20830 mins
- Grid Modernization
In the last years, EPRI has been developing an information architecture for Distribution Grid Model Management with utility members to overcome the challenge of properly managing the flow of model dat ... -
W311AB60 mins
- Energy Orchestration and the DSO
Powerconsumer, NODES, and Hydro One are active in Canadian projects related to finding and unlocking flexibility in the distribution grid. In this session, panelists will offer perspectives from thei ...
10:05 AM
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W308CD30 mins
- Advanced Distribution Operations
Smart inverter functions, like Volt-Var and Volt-Watt as specified in IEEE1547-2018, enable distributed energy resources (DERs) to aid in voltage regulation in distribution feeders. When a new DER sit ... -
W20730 mins
- DERMS
DERMS encompasses a wide variety of tools that benefit DSOs and end-customers, but the definition of DERMS is ambiguous and leads to confusion among your key stakeholders. Join us in this session as w ... -
W20830 mins
- Grid Modernization
DTE has unlocked the value of AMI to support operational analytics. In Q4 of 2023 the PowerRunner on PI solution went into production at DTE, joining rich time-series data with contextual metadata, c ...
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 ...
10:55 AM
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W20830 mins
- Grid Modernization
Learn how MidAmerican Energy has improved grid reliability and gained new insights into operations using remote fault indicators. This presentation will review the utility’s remote fault indicator pro ... -
W308CD30 mins
- Advanced Distribution Operations
Consumers Energy’s long-term grid modernization vision includes implementing new technologies to improve safety and reliability for customers. The company initiated an aggressive strategy including ov ... -
W304CD30 mins
- Storm and Disaster Management
In this presentation, CPS Energy will summarize its journey to provide a more resilient electric infrastructure to the people of San Antonio to better withstand or recover from major extreme weather t ... -
W20230 mins
- The Flexible Grid
Orange and Rockland's Feeder of the Future (FOTF) project analyzes the impact of several grid modernization technologies that provide operational and benefit realizations and are transforming Distribu ... -
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 ...
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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W20830 mins
- Grid Modernization
This presentation will discuss National Grid's journey to implementing the UBLF across its entire distribution system and the lessons learned along the way. National Grid will share feedback on UBLF d ... -
W20730 mins
- DERMS
The Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Visibility initiative aimed to define and implement an operational platform that enables PSEG Long Island's Distribution Operators to provide better awareness of ... -
W20430 mins
- DER for Reliability
Integrating an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) with a Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) can maximize each system’s unique strengths and support reliability, resilie ...
1:15 PM
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Booth 2071 Exhibit Floor Theater 230 mins
- City of the Future
As organizations and communities strive for a more resilient, reliable, and sustainable future, grid infrastructure is critical. Hear examples from industry leaders on how digital technology is transf ...
1:30 PM
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Initiate Hub Booth 707 Exhibit Floor Stage 290 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 ...
1:50 PM
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W308CD30 mins
- Advanced Distribution Operations
Discover how CPS Energy is harnessing the power of BESS with Distribution Automation Technologies to accommodate DER and enhance electric system reliability and resiliency. Advanced Distribution Oper ... -
W20260 mins
- The Flexible Grid
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on DC microgrids, where experts from Duke Energy, Renewable Design Associates, Direct Energy Partners, and ABB will explore the transformative potential of dir ... -
Harnessing Networked Distribution Automation for Enhanced Reliability, Efficiency, Growth and SafetyW20830 mins
- Grid Modernization
With increasing energy demand and unpredictable weather, improving grid reliability is critical. Hear how utilities like CORE EC are leveraging intelligent line sensors connected to IoT networks to qu ...
2:30 PM
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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 ...
2:40 PM
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W20760 mins
- DERMS
In this panel, utility representatives and DERMS technology providers will discuss the immediate use cases that are driving DERMS deployment. The team will also discuss different management architectu ... -
W20830 mins
- Grid Modernization
We will present an AI-powered approach in the framework of ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management Systems) specially designed for the emerging needs for increased LV/MV transparency of the modern DSOs ... -
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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W20860 mins
- Grid Modernization
A panel comprising of speakers from several US utilities sharing their company's roadmap to update DER Technical Interconnection and Interoperability Requirements (TIIR) to adopt smart inverter grid s ... -
W308CD30 mins
- Advanced Distribution Operations
Xcel Energy has undergone significant changes to their DER POI Recloser standards over the past several years. The changes are meant to help their grid modernization strategy, enable flexible operatio ... -
W311AB60 mins
- Energy Orchestration and the DSO
This is not a debate discussion, nor are we trying to predict the future with a crystal ball; this session is an industry reality check. This exciting panel session will feature industry leaders, comb ... -
W20260 mins
- The Flexible Grid
Using real data and events obtained from Guam’s power system, this presentation will discuss how the island has and continues to successfully integrate increasing amounts of intermittent renewable ene ... -
Booth 3571 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
PSEG prioritizes grid modernization to enhance reliability and reduce O&M costs. Our strategy prioritizes condition-based maintenance for critical asset classes, shifting from reactive to proactive p ...
4:15 PM
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Booth 432 Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
Discover the future of energy management and control center operations with "Empowering Operators: The Rise of AI Co-Pilots in Energy Control Centers." This session shines a spotlight on Schneider Ele ...
4:20 PM
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W20730 mins
- DERMS
Nova Scotia Power Inc has undertaken a project to design customer programs, deploy assets, build DERMS integrations with partners at Siemens, and execute a suite of use cases to evaluate and quantify ...
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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W303ABC60 mins
- Communication Tech and Networks
JEA has been field trialing PLTE for the past year with Southern Linc providing core hosting services. While PLTE has become a hot topic of conversation within the utility industry over the past coupl ... -
W311AB30 mins
- Energy Orchestration and the DSO
In the past, calculating the hosting capacity of a distribution network required accurate data and a deep understanding of its components. However, such data is often lacking, forcing operators to rel ... -
W20860 mins
- Grid Modernization
Historically, many utilities relied on IT-centric rather than OT-centric approaches for leveraging real-time data for improved grid operations. But it has become clear that data is best leveraged by e ... -
W20230 mins
- The Flexible Grid
Private LTE is a transformative technology for grid modernization. In this session, you’ll hear from Investor-Owned Utilities about the questions and challenges that they faced in making a business ca ... -
W20760 mins
- DERMS
This panel will discuss a roadmap for large-scale customer battery programs (VPP’s) through the lens of three industries; a utility, solar installer, and battery manufacturer. The panelists will share ...
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