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JANUARY 23-25, 2024 | NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Halls B - E

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JANUARY 23-25, 2024 | NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Halls B - E

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Microgrids The growth of microgrids is driven by a range of factors, including an increasing demand for reliable and resilient power and the need to reduce carbon emissions. Utilities are deploying microgrids in the face of extreme weather events, while hospitals, municipalities, the military and others aim to provide energy security for mission critical services. 

 

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Microgrids Breakfast Roundtables 

Thursday, January 25 | 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Rivergate Room  

Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our exclusive breakfast roundtable discussion on Microgrid Standards. This is your chance to connect with fellow professionals and engage directly with experts in this critical field. Our roundtables are meticulously curated to focus on specific industry topics, and they're facilitated by renowned professionals at the forefront of their domains. These coveted seats are in incredibly high demand, so act swiftly to secure yours today!  

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10:15 AM
  1. Case study: RNG-fueled microgrid powers California data center
    208
    30 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    To maintain grid reliability, the U.S. needs to add nearly 13 gigawatts (GW) of peaking capacity to the electric grid by 2027. However, traditional peaking capacity takes years to construct and cannot ...
    Chairperson
    Don Wilkins
    Don Wilkins, Senior Consultant - Caterpillar EPD-Gas
    Speakers
    Allan Schurr
    Allan Schurr, Chief Commercial Officer - Enchanted Rock
11:15 AM
  1. Utilizing Hybrid Energy Systems to Meet the Energy Needs of a Rapidly Growing Economy
    Exhibit Hall, Booth# 2746
    30 mins
    • KNOWLEDGE HUB: New Energy Mix + Microgrids
    Hybrid and battery energy storage systems are becoming an increasingly important technology. During this session, we will discuss how incorporating generators with battery technology can reduce operat ...
    Speakers
    Jack Harris
    Jack Harris, Director of Power Development - ANA, Inc.
1:30 PM
  1. Session Presented by Siemens Energy
    Exhibit Hall, Booth# 2746
    30 mins
    • KNOWLEDGE HUB: New Energy Mix + Microgrids
    Session Details are to be announced!     Hub Sponsored by: Hiller  Session Presented by: 
2:00 PM
  1. Microgrids + hydrogen: Decarbonization insights
    208
    30 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    Microgrids are not immune to decarbonization trends and must explore new avenues to achieve a carbon-free future. Flexible peaking assets, such as diesel generators, are looked at less favorably as re ...
    Chairperson
    Ning Kang
    Ning Kang, Department Manager - Idaho National Laboratory
    Speakers
    Nicholas Klein
    Nicholas Klein, Mechanical Engineer - Decarbonization - Burns & McDonnell
    Sowmya Ragothaman
    Sowmya Ragothaman, Lead Analyst - Renewable Energy Consulting - 1898 & Co.
2:15 PM
  1. Session Presented by Propane Education Research Council
    Exhibit Hall, Booth# 2746
    30 mins
    • KNOWLEDGE HUB: New Energy Mix + Microgrids
    Session Details are to be announced!     Hub Sponsored by: Hiller  Session Presented by:
2:45 PM
  1. Microgrids for sustainable commercial EV charging
    208
    60 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    Companies and municipalities are increasingly implementing microgrids to charge their Electric Vehicle (EV) fleets. This panel will highlight one industry-leading electric bus charging depot project i ...
    Speakers
    Steve Pullins
    Steve Pullins, Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer - AlphaStruxure
    Michael Stadler
    Michael Stadler, Chief Technology Officer/ Co-founder - XENDEE Corporation
    Stina Brock
    Stina Brock, VP of SaaS - Proterra
    Terence Waldron
    Terence Waldron, CEO - Waldron Engineering & Construction, Inc.
    Panel Moderator
    Adam Todorski
    Adam Todorski, CTO - NuEnergen
4:15 PM
  1. Advancements in microgrid dispatch and control techniques
    208
    30 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    Integrating batteries, photovoltaics and reciprocating generators to achieve seamless synchronization and load sharing poses a significant challenge in microgrid systems. Microgrids today are developi ...
    Chairperson
    Adam Todorski
    Adam Todorski, CTO - NuEnergen
    Speakers
    Brandon Marcum
    Brandon Marcum, Project Engineer I - Automation - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
10:00 AM
  1. Increasing resiliency: A microgrid fleet in Latin America
    208
    30 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    An industrial bakery owner in Latin America experienced frequent blackouts due to grid instability at its locations, leading to production losses. To address this issue, the company chose to install a ...
    Chairperson
    Chris Dunlap
    Chris Dunlap, Energy Industry Manager, North America - WAGO Corporation
    Speakers
    Mike Murray
    Mike Murray, COO - Ageto Energy
10:15 AM
  1. Cooking Demonstration - French Toast Sticks with Banana Foster
    Exhibit Hall, Booth# 2746
    60 mins
    • KNOWLEDGE HUB: New Energy Mix + Microgrids
    Join us for a delightful breakfast! Witness a live cooking demonstration by a local chef, showcasing the flavors of traditional Louisiana cuisine, right in our knowledge hub on the exhibit floor. All ...
10:45 AM
  1. Microgrid perspectives: DOE Microgrid Program, resilient communities, and transportation charging centers
    208
    60 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    Join us for an engaging hour-long session that delves into cutting-edge developments in microgrid technology, sustainable transportation infrastructure and their integration into the evolving energy l ...
    Speakers
    John Westerman
    John Westerman, Director - Microgrid Project Development - Schneider Electric
    Tim McJunkin
    Tim McJunkin, Distinguished Researcher in Power and Energy - Idaho National Laboratory
    Dan Ton
    Dan Ton, Microgrid Program Manager - DOE Office of Electricity
    Panel Moderator
    James Reilly
    James Reilly, Consultant - Reilly Associates
1:15 PM
  1. Microgrid projects: Lessons learned and case studies
    208
    30 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    As microgrid deployments increase, it's important to examine case studies from projects across commercial, industrial and remote community settings.   This session will offer a comprehensive analysis ...
    Chairperson
    Chris Dunlap
    Chris Dunlap, Energy Industry Manager, North America - WAGO Corporation
    Speakers
    Wissam Balshe
    Wissam Balshe, Managing Director- New Energy Solutions - Cummins Inc
1:30 PM
  1. Enhanced Resiliency and Better Life Cycle Cost with Microgrid Technology
    Exhibit Hall, Booth# 2746
    30 mins
    • KNOWLEDGE HUB: New Energy Mix + Microgrids
    Microgrid technology is typically understood to mean the integration of multiple generating assets to support common loads. This is certainly true, but emerging technologies are being developed that g ...
    Speakers
    Darrin Moorman
    Darrin Moorman, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Engineering - Moser Energy Systems
2:15 PM
  1. Session Presented by Hiller
    Exhibit Hall, Booth# 2746
    30 mins
    • KNOWLEDGE HUB: New Energy Mix + Microgrids
    Session Details are to be announced!     Hub and Session Sponsored by:   
2:45 PM
  1. Decarbonizing industrial heat and electricity using advanced nuclear power plants
    215
    30 mins
    • Decarbonization
    Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is studying the technical pathways to help industrial heat and electricity users decarbonize by integrating advanced nuclear power plants. INL’s project aims to guide s ...
    Chairperson
    Scott Benson
    Scott Benson, Manager, Resource & Transmission Planning - Lincoln Electric System
    Speakers
    Elizabeth Worsham
    Elizabeth Worsham, Systems Integration Engineer - Idaho National Laboratory
  2. Behind or in front of the fence? Comparing recent CHPs developed with utilities
    208
    30 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    Energy-intensive industrial sites can see improved efficiency, increased reliability and other benefits by implementing onsite combined heat and power (CHP). While the value of these CHP solutions is ...
    Chairperson
    Michael Sanford
    Michael Sanford, Energy Police Leader - Cummins Inc.
    Speakers
    Mike Larson
    Mike Larson, Director of Business Development - DTE Vantage
    Gregory Martin
    Gregory Martin, Manager of Business Development - DTE Vantage
3:30 PM
  1. Unleashing federal funding for microgrid deployment
    208
    30 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    The state of microgrids in the U.S. is further complicated by new funding pathways created by the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA). Many of the IIJA’s programs leave questions surrounding ...
    Chairperson
    James Reilly
    James Reilly, Consultant - Reilly Associates
    Speakers
    Amanda Corrado
    Amanda Corrado, Federal Policy Manager - Schneider Electric
3:45 PM
  1. Session Presented by Hiller
    Exhibit Hall, Booth# 2746
    60 mins
    • KNOWLEDGE HUB: New Energy Mix + Microgrids
    Session Details are to be announced!     Hub and Session Sponsored by:  
8:00 AM
  1. Breakfast Roundtables
    Rivergate Room
    75 mins
    • Breakfast Roundtables
    Join us on Wednesday for roundtable discussions that give you opportunities to network with peers while engaging with industry experts. Roundtables focused on specific industry topics are moderated by ...
9:30 AM
  1. Monetizing existing behind-the-meter assets and demand flexibility
    208
    30 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    Microgrid owners know they can adjust their load or generation in response to operational signals. However, many do not know this flexibility can be monetized when enrolled in independent system opera ...
    Chairperson
    Ning Kang
    Ning Kang, Department Manager - Idaho National Laboratory
    Speakers
    Brendan Donnelly
    Brendan Donnelly, Director of Demand Response Market Development - NuEnergen, LLC
  2. Cooking Demonstration - Eggs Benedict
    Exhibit Hall, Booth# 2746
    60 mins
    • KNOWLEDGE HUB: New Energy Mix + Microgrids
    Join us for a delightful breakfast! Witness a live cooking demonstration by a local chef, showcasing the flavors of traditional Louisiana cuisine, right in our knowledge hub on the exhibit floor. All ...

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