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Matt Wallace
Matthew Wallace is an engineer with PPL Electric Utilities, specializing in interoperability between distributed energy resources (DER) and DER Management Systems (DERMS). For this work, Matt's team at PPL has received numerous accolades, including Smart Electric Power Alliance 2019 Utility of the Year, Public Utilities Fortnightly 2019 Foremost Innovators, and 2020 Foremost Innovator in Distributed Generation. He's served PPL in various roles, including Distribution Standards, Distribution Planning, and Distribution Control Center Engineering. Previously, Matt served in an advisory role to the New York State Public Service Commission, the State's utility regulator, as a subject matter expert in electric distribution systems and distributed energy technology in the momentous Reforming the Energy Vision proceeding. Matt received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from SUNY Polytechnic Institute in 2008.
Sessions
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GU102: DER Management Fundamentals: What It Is, Lessons Learned from Around the World, and Why It's Critical To Get Started Today01-Mar-2027B209
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An Industry First: What the First IEEE 1547 Plug-Fest Revealed01-Mar-2027B207
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GU202: DER Management in Practice: What Works, What Doesn’t, and How to Start Managing DER Today With Your Existing Tools01-Mar-2027B209
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Before It Touches the Grid: Duquesne Light Company & PPL Electric on Building a Utility-Led DER Validation Gate02-Mar-2027B212
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Avoiding the PKI Pitfalls: Getting IEEE 2030.5 Certificate Strategies Right02-Mar-2027B209