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SUMMARY:Webinar: Flexible Solar Interconnection Demonstration at Avangrid: Lessons Learned and Advanced Technology Development
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \n\n\n\nDownload Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: Zachary (Zach) Caruso\, Lead Analyst – Programs and Projects in Clean Energy Policy\, Avangrid Networks; Devon MarcAurele\, Supervisor – Interconnections in Integrated System Planning\, Avangrid Networks; Leo Jiang\, Principal Engineer\, Avangrid Networks\n \n\n\n\nWebinar Abstract: Avangrid piloted the flexible solar interconnection (Flex IX) technology in North America with two sites running for 4 years in upstate New York. The cutting-edge Flex IX technology increased the solar hosting capacity from 2.6 MW to 15 MW and avoided ~$3 million cost of grid reinforcement. Lessons learned from these pilot projects showed that solar farms could experience measurable curtailment due to overloading of grid assets in normal grid operation as well as limiting solar generation output during communication outages. As utilities across the U.S. begin adopting the Flex IX technology\, solar developers are seeking solutions to reduce solar curtailment and improve return on investment. This seminar will 1) share the lessons learned from the Flex IX pilot demonstration projects from Avangrid\, 2) present advanced Flex IX technologies\, including dynamic asset rating and improved fail-safe mode control\, to reduce solar curtailment both in normal operations and during communication outages\, and 3) discuss the need of advanced technologies including stability risk assessment and orchestrated smart inverter control for DER integration into weak distribution networks. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers: Zachary (Zach) Caruso is a Lead Analyst – Programs and Projects in Clean Energy Policy for Avangrid Networks which serve nearly 3.3 million customers in the northeastern United States. In this role\, Zach is responsible for leading the development\, planning\, and implementation of multiple DER Management projects supporting Avangrid’s Grid Modernization roadmap across all 4 of Avangrid’s Electric Operating Companies including the Flexible Interconnection Capacity Solution (FICS) REV Demo at New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) in New York. Additional responsibilities include guiding the DER Management strategy at Avangrid’s Electric Operating Companies and leading the adoption of new standards for DER Integration. \n\n\n\nBefore joining Avangrid\, Zach earned a Bachelors and a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with a Focus on Energy and Electricity Systems from Lehigh University. \n\n\n\nDevon MarcAurele is a Supervisor – Interconnections in Integrated System Planning for Avangrid Networks. In this role\, Devon drives change in the Standardized Interconnection Requirements (SIR) that governs DER interconnections in New York as well as oversees the DER interconnection studies across NYSEG and RG&E. He also is a key contributor to addressing and solving complex power quality problems on weak distribution networks. \n\n\n\nBefore joining Avangrid\, Devon was a DER Planning Engineer at Eversource for eight years performing complex steady state and dynamic interconnection studies across Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, and New Hampshire as well as driving DER policy change throughout New England. Devon earned a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Western New England University and is currently pursuing a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration\, both from the University of Connecticut. \n\n\n\nLeo Y. Jiang received his Ph.D. degree from the Washington State University\, Pullman\, WA\, USA\, in 2016. After completing his doctorate\, he worked as a power system engineer at the GE Global Research center in Niskayuna\, New York\, where he was honored with GE’s Dushman Technology Excellence Award for his contribution to enhancing GE products. Dr. Jiang joined Clarkson University in 2020\, where he has since focused on teaching and research in power engineering\, and he has collaborated widely with industry partners including NYISO\, NYPA\, Avangrid\, and GE in research projects for a smooth grid transition. Dr. Jiang is currently an Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Electric Power System Research at Clarkson University. Since May 2024\, Dr. Jiang has also been a Principal Engineer at Avangrid\, where he contributes to distribution planning\, DER interconnection\, planning criteria guidebook\, and data-driven investment prioritization in grid modernization. Dr. Jiang is the 2024 NSF CAREER Awardee and his research interests include distribution automation\, renewable integration\, and computational methodologies for power system applications. \n\n\n\nModerator: Debbie Lew\, Executive Director\, ESIG \n\n\n\nRegistration Cost: FREE \n\n\n\nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-avangrid-lessons-learned/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T160000
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar: How to Address Voltage\, Stability\, & Congestions with The Grid Analysis Suite of MCCS
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \n\nFeatured Speakers: Arya Fazilat\, MCCS Labs\, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH; Michael Gerold\, Grid Analysis & Dynamic Security Assessment\, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH; Christian Merz\, Topology Optimizer\, Elia Group; Dominique Wassermann\, Volt Control\, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH \nWebinar Abstract: Today\, the renewable energy infeed in the network of 50Hertz (a German TSO) is around 75%. By 2032\, 50Hertz aims to integrate an annual average of 100 percent renewable energies safely into the grid and the system. \nTo continuously operate the grid reliably\, affordably and sustainably\, digital transformation plays a decisive role. For this reason\, 50Hertz is developing a Next Generation control system.  This “brain of renewable integration” has a name: the Modular Control Centre System (MCCS). \nPart of MCCS is The Grid Analysis Suite that produces cutting-edge products for operators in the control center.  These products include VoltControl to manage voltage\, Topology Optimizer to avoid congestion and Dynamic Security Assessment to ensure stability.  In this webinar\, the experts will provide an overview of MCCS and the flexible\, scalable and adaptable products of the Grid Analysis Suite. For more information reach out at: www.mccs.com \nAbout the Speakers: Arya Fazilat\, MCCS Labs\, is an expert of digitalization and productization. Together with his team\, he provides advisory services and steers MCCS partnerships and cooperations with system operators\, researchers and suppliers to create a dynamic ecosystem with interoperable systems and plug&play products. \nMichael Gerold\, Grid Analysis & Dynamic Security Assessmsent\, is an expert of addressing grid instabilities with real-time predictive assessments that directly integrate state estimations and optimization modules. Together with his team\, he develops DSA\, a product that closes the existing gaps between static calculations and actual grid dynamics. The DSA product supports operators with proactive detection and avoidance of operating unstable situations — crucial for system safety and reliability.​ \nChristian Merz\, Topology Optimizer\, is an expert of addressing congestion management through topology optimization. Together with his team\, he develops ToOp – a GPU-native optimizer based on parallel algorithms that provides operators with recommendations for topological switching actions to minimize congestion\, reduced redispatch costs (around €4 billion/year in Germany)\, and make better utilization of existing grid infrastructure – enhancing the life of the assets while reducing CO2 emissions. \nDominique Wassermann\, Volt Control\, is an expert of managing voltage and stability in times of increasing fluctuations and grid complexity due to the volatility of decentralized energy assets. Together with his team\, he develops VoltControl – a product that provides automated\, time-coupled voltage support and optimization (day-ahead\, intra-day\, real-time) including asset control. This reduces the workload of the operator\, increases grid stability while making more efficient use of assets – even in complex operational situations. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, Principal Consultant\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/modular-control-center-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T160000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Wide-Area Resource Adequacy Assessments: Probabilistic Planning for Interconnected Grids
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Derek Stenclik\, Founding Partner\, Telos Energy and Aaron Schwartz\, Senior Engineer\, Telos Energy\n \nWebinar Abstract: This webinar will describe the need for\, and key elements of\, interconnection-wide or continental probabilistic resource adequacy assessments. It will review ESIG’s new report from the Resource Adequacy Task Force\, which highlights the need for wide-area approaches to reliability planning. Although North America’s grids are among the most interconnected in the world\, resource adequacy planning remains fragmented across dozens of utilities\, system operators\, and planning coordinators. A wide-area resource adequacy assessment\, grounded in consistent scenarios\, weather data\, and probabilistic methods\, can help align assumptions across regions\, improve evaluation of extreme events\, and provide a clearer picture of system-wide risks and opportunities. This webinar will discuss the report’s findings\, including the critical elements of scenario-based planning; transparent modeling of interregional transfer capability; and the use of wide-area\, correlated\, and consistent weather data. Participants will leave with an understanding of how coordinated\, probabilistic wide-area resource adequacy assessments can help reduce costs\, harmonize accreditation\, and strengthen local and regional planning. \nAbout the Speakers: Derek Stenclik is a Founding Partner of Telos Energy\, an analytics and engineering firm specializing in renewable integration\, grid planning\, and power system reliability. Derek is a recognized expert on wind\, solar\, and battery integration\, resource adequacy\, and power markets. Prior to founding Telos Energy\, he spent eight years in GE Power’s Energy Consulting department as the Senior Manager of Power System Strategy and holds a master’s degree in Applied Economics from Cornell University. \nAaron Schwartz is Senior Engineer at Telos Energy\, where he supports the firm’s work on utility resource planning and grid modeling. Aaron was most recently a manager on RMI’s electricity program\, where he supported government\, utility\, and non-profit partners in advancing climate-aligned utility planning. Aaron holds a Master’s degree in Technology and Policy from MIT\, and a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering from Princeton University. \nModerator: Erik Ela\, Director of System Operations and Electricity Markets\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-wide-area-ra-assessments/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Recommended Practices in Practice: Checklists for Benchmarking System Studies with High Shares of Wind and Solar
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Hannele Holttinen\, Professor of Practice at Aalto University and RDI Lead\, Energy Systems\, CLIC Innovation Oy; Lisa Göransson\, Associate Professor in Energy Systems\, Chalmers University of Technology\, Sweden; Damian Flynn\, Associate Professor\, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering\, University College Dublin\n \nWebinar Abstract: IEA TCP WIND Task 25 “Design and Operation of Energy Systems with Large Amounts of Variable Generation” compiled Recommended Practices for power system impact studies\, traditionally called wind and solar integration studies. This provides research institutes\, consultants\, and system operators with the best available information on how to model and study power and energy systems with large amounts of wind and solar energy. The Recommendations are presented as checklists that are also useful in benchmarking any integration studies: what has and has not been taken into account when performing a simulation study. The Recommended Practices contain the following sections: Input data; Scenario set up; Adequacy; Operational impacts; Dynamics; Analyzing and presenting the results. Each section highlights the issues with the main recommendations\, for small/medium wind and solar shares in the power system and also for wind and solar dominated systems. \nIn this webinar\, Recommended Practices checklists are compared with modelling practices applied in a study of electrification of the transport and industry sectors in Sweden. The challenge of addressing all aspects of wind and solar integration calls for several simulation tools to analyze aspects such as reserve requirements\, power flow and resource adequacy. A detailed investigation into consequences of simplifying or omitting parts of the recommended practices is helpful for modelers to prioritize and better understand the limitations of their results. The recommendations should not be too rigid to hinder creativity and development in the field – they can be considered as work in progress\, evolving as the model framework and available data develops. Using the recommendations to better understand which questions a study can answer and as basis for discussing modelling results\, they can help us build confidence in models as tools to prepare for energy system transformation. \nAbout the Speakers: Dr. Hannele Holttinen is currently Professor of Practice at Aalto University  as well as RDI Lead\, Energy systems at CLIC Innovation Oy. Through her own consultancy Recognis Oy she continues coordinating international research on grid integration acting as Operating Agent of IEAWIND Task 25/63 as well as working for G-PST (Global Power System Transformation Consortium) as Pillar 5 lead. She has her MSc and PhD from Helsinki Technical University\, where she is Docent since 2014. She worked previously at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland for more than 25 years in different fields of wind energy and energy system integration research\, last years as Principal Scientist. Her main interests are on the impact of wind and solar on power and energy systems. She has chaired IEAWind in 2011-12\, and has been active in European Wind Energy Platforms ETIP and TPWIND as well as in Nordic energy research. \nLisa Göransson is associate professor in energy systems at Chalmers University of Technology\, Sweden. The focus of her research is dedicated to strategies to manage variations\, sector coupling and energy systems modelling. This work is carried out together with  six PhD students under her supervision\, and include collaborations with electrical engineering\, mathematics\, computer science and social science. Her extensive work on strategies to manage variations in the electricity and energy systems has resulted in a functionality-based framework to support the choice of strategies in different system contexts. \nDamian Flynn is an Associate Professor in Power System Operation and Control at University College Dublin\, Ireland. His research interests focus on power system dynamics\, grid integration of renewables\, and power generation control. He received MEng (Master of Engineering) and PhD degrees in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from The Queen’s University of Belfast\, Northern Ireland. He has published more than 300 research papers\, books and technical studies\, and he has been involved in various European Union projects\, including Migrate\, Sysflex\, WinGrid and Mopo. He represents Ireland for IEA Wind Task 25 (Design and Operation of Energy Systems with Large Amounts of Variable Generation) and Task 58 (Offshore Energy Hubs). \nModerator: Debbie Lew\, Executive Director\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-high-shares-wind-and-solar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T160000
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar: How AI Can Tackle the Increasing Complexity in Power System Operations
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q&A \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Michael Walsh\, CEO and Co-Founder\, GridZero.ai; Ritesh Madan\, Co-Founder\, GridZero.ai \nWebinar Abstract: Recent advances in AI have enabled a step change in processing power in the areas of forecasting\, analytics and optimization. GridZero.ai has built a specialized platform powered by a foundation model for the power grid that is configured to help the industry navigate the explosion in data and complexity of modern power grids. The model uses AI’s ability to work well with uncertainty to better model the growing variability of the grid. It considers the whole system and brings together insights from interactions between systems that are traditionally modelled in silos. \nThe platform can be used by grid operators and market players to have better earlier forecasts of expected grid conditions and to test the impact of different operating strategies. It can be used by traders to better predict market prices. \nIn this talk Ritesh and Michael will provide an overview of the key AI trends and technology that can be used for improving power system operations. They will walk through case studies with results in day ahead operations planning\, market trading and show how an AI operations platform will become an indispensable tool to support the management of an increasingly complex power system. They will also cover the measures GridZero.ai has built to mitigate risk while enabling the power of AI for system operators and market players. \nAbout the Speakers:Michael Walsh is CEO and Co-Founder of GridZero.ai. He is also the Independent Chair of the UKPN DSO Supervisory Board and of the Port of Cork. Prior roles include\, Director of Future Grids at EirGrid\, Chief Commercial Officer at Smart Wires\, and CEO Wind Energy Ireland. He has served on the board of Wind Europe and the ENTSO-E System Development Committee. He is an engineer with a PhD in AI applied to electricity system scheduling. \nRitesh Madan is Co-Founder of GridZero.ai. He has built category-defining AI-native products across healthcare\, transportation\, retail supply chain\, and telecommunications. He has led technology teams at both startups and large tech companies. At Uber\, he led the development of AI based pricing engines for Rides and Eats\, creating billions in business value. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford and a BTech from IIT Bombay. \nModerator: Erik Ela\, Director of System Operation and Electricity Markets\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/ai-in-power-system-ops/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T160000
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SUMMARY:ESIG LLTF Webinar: Grid and Customer Impacts from Data Center Growth in Virginia
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS A MEMBERS-ONLY WEBINAR** \nFeatured Speakers: Kush Patel\, Senior Partner\, E3;  Shana Ramirez\, Director\, E3; Kevin Steinberger\, Director\, E3; Isabelle Riu\, Senior Managing Consultant\, E3 \nAbout the Webinar: In this webinar\, E3 will present its findings from recent work on the impacts of data center growth in Virginia\, the largest and fastest-growing data center market in North America. E3 will also share its insights from its recent white paper detailing its principles-based framework for credit and collateral policy for large load customers. \nOn behalf of Virginia’s Joint Legislative Audit and Research Commission\, E3 performed a first-of-a-kind analysis that modeled the grid and customer impacts of continued data center growth in Virginia. Our report found that the sustained scale and pace of data center growth in the region will likely be constrained by new energy infrastructure development\, and we also recommended steps that can be taken to limit the risks of potential cost increases associated with this growth for existing customers. \nE3 then followed up on its work in Virginia to develop a new framework for managing the risks from rapidly accelerating large load growth\, with a focus on distinguishing between perceived vs. actual risks and promoting a balanced\, adaptable approach that can help manage risk effectively without deterring investment. E3 published a white paper\, sponsored by the Data Center Coalition\, that offers actionable recommendations for utilities\, regulators\, large load customers\, and other stakeholders. \nAbout the Speakers: Kush Patel has worked in the energy industry for over 20 years spanning from the deregulation and restructuring of the electric and gas sectors in the 1990s to today. He currently helps lead E3’s asset valuation and strategy practice\, working with infrastructure funds\, large institutional investors like pensions\, technology companies\, and project developers on valuing and assessing assets\, projects\, and technologies critical to the future of energy. His work has involved supporting clients making multi-billion-dollar investments into utilities\, technology companies\, and development platforms decisions around individual assets and portfolios consisting of renewables\, energy storage\, and/or distributed energy resources. He also helps lead E3’s strategy practice\, working with clients on market\, technology\, and off-take strategy as well as general corporate strategy leveraging the best-in-class insights \nKush led our work on two recent groundbreaking projects for the New York State Energy Research Development Authority and New York State Department of Public Service. E3’s study on full value tariff design and retail rate choices proposed advanced dynamic tariffs to help implement New York’s Reforming the Energy Vision initiative\, while the New York State Energy Storage Roadmap offered specific policy\, regulatory\, and programmatic recommendations to help the state attain its goal of installing 1\,500 megawatts of energy storage by 2025. Kush also was the lead in a due diligence analysis for an equity investor to finance a $200 million energy storage project in the Los Angeles Basin\, the first project of its kind to successfully attain financing. \nWith close to 20 years of energy sector experience\, Kush brings a deep understanding of how energy markets and regulatory economics interact with on-the-ground experience in renewable energy development and finance. Prior to joining E3 in 2013\, he served as director of corporate development and project finance for a solar installation company. Before that\, he spent 10 years consulting with natural gas and electric utilities in New York City and in Washington\, D.C.\, for the Oliver Wyman Group at NERA Economic Consulting. \nShana Ramirez is an expert in utility rate design\, green utility tariffs\, data centers and load growth\, and pairing large C&I customers with renewable resources to power their operations. She is an experienced renewable energy development and utility programs senior leader\, with deep expertise supporting innovative programs that foster utility-scale renewable energy development deals between utilities and large commercial and industrial customers\, especially in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC). \nShana leads E3’s data center practice within the firm’s asset valuation group\, where she guides clients on strategies for siting\, valuation\, and risk management in this rapidly expanding sector. She has developed green tariffs and advanced rate structures for utilities\, and she provided expert testimony across multiple jurisdictions on fair evaluation of large load risks. Her testimony emphasizes balancing the potential for stranded or underutilized assets with the need to protect other ratepayers from cost shifts\, while enabling responsible large load growth. Her work includes data center siting analysis and strategic planning\, helping utilities and data center operators navigate regulatory and economic complexities. \nBefore joining E3\, Shana worked for nearly a decade at NV Energy\, where she led utility program design and renewable energy development initiatives. She is passionate about advancing solutions that align data center growth\, regulatory requirements\, and clean energy goals in a fair and sustainable way. \nKevin Steinberger is a Director in E3’s Integrated System Planning practice and works out of our New York City office. He supports utilities and state agencies in planning for a low-carbon grid and analyzes the role of renewables\, storage\, transmission\, and potential emerging technologies to achieve key policy objectives. Mr. Steinberger also works closely with E3’s Climate Pathways and Electrification group\, evaluating the impacts of electrification of buildings\, transportation\, and industry on the electricity system\, and he has worked extensively with clients and stakeholders across the energy landscape. Mr. Steinberger’s recent E3 projects include leading a study of the impacts of data center growth in Virginia; analyzing the feasibility\, timing\, and costs associated with meeting New York’s electric sector targets to inform the Climate Act Scoping Plan; and leading an assessment of an interregional transmission opportunity between New York and New England. \nWith over ten years of experience in the energy sector\, Mr. Steinberger brings extensive experience analyzing the economic and environmental impacts of federal and state energy policies\, and he has managed power sector modeling efforts as well as the development of energy policy planning tools. He earned an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Princeton University. \nIsabelle Riu works in E3’s Climate Pathways and Electrification practice area\, focusing on distributed energy resources and large loads\, such as electric vehicles and data centers. She joined E3 from EVgo\, where she led the analytics team to improve the EV charging network’s operations and profitability via strategic data-driven initiatives. She previously worked in Southern California Edison’s long term modeling group where she used E3’s PATHWAYS to develop California’s net zero strategy\, and has also held roles at Fluence\, Sierra Club\, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Isabelle earned a B.A. in International Affairs & Environmental Studies from George Washington University and a Master of Environmental Management from Yale University. \nModerator: Julia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE for ESIG Members \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/grid-customer-impacts-va/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T170000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Generic Modeling of Grid-Forming Inverters: Phasor-Domain and EMT Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Wei Du Presentation (Part 1) \nDownload Deepak Ramasubramanian Presentation (Part 2) \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Deepak Ramasubramanian\, Principal Technical Leader\, EPRI; Wei Du\, Solar Subsector Engineer and Staff Research Engineer\, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)\n \nWebinar Abstract: This presentation will highlight recent progress in phasor-domain and electromagnetic transient (EMT) modeling of grid-forming inverters (GFMs). It will first introduce the latest WECC standard library phasor-domain GFM models (REGFM_A1\, REGFM_B1\, REGFM_C1\, and REPCGFM_C1)\, developed in collaboration with major GFM original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and software vendors. These models have either already been integrated into or are in the process of being integrated into leading commercial stability simulation tools\, including Siemens PSS®E\, GE PSLF\, PowerWorld Simulator\, Powertech Labs TSAT\, and DIgSILENT PowerFactory. Key control functions described in these models will be discussed. Second\, the presentation will cover the development of generic EMT models of grid forming technologies\, along with behavior in both positive sequence and negative sequence. Subsequently\, a discussion on parameterization of generic models against blackbox OEM models would be delivered. \nAbout the Speakers: Deepak Ramasubramanian is currently a Principal Technical Leader at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). His work at EPRI includes development of new and improved mathematical models and processes\, for the large electric power system\, to represent the behavior of inverter interfaced generation sources\, and loads\, and evaluation and development of transmission planning criteria including uncertainty of sources and loads. \nDr. Wei Du is the solar subsector manager and a staff research engineer at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). He also holds a joint appointment as a Research Associate Professor at Washington State University (WSU) and serves as the interim co-director of the PNNL-WSU Advanced Grid Institute. His primary research areas include control design\, modeling\, and simulation of power systems with a high penetration of power electronics. Dr. Du is currently the Principal Investigator of multiple DOE projects that investigate the impacts of inverter-based resources on the stability of power systems. He also co-leads the Modeling and Simulation Area of the Universal Interoperability for Grid-Forming Inverters (UNIFI) Consortium. \nIn recent years\, he leads the development of WECC standard library grid-forming inverter models in close collaboration with inverter manufacturers\, software vendors\, EPRI\, and transmission planners and operators. These models have been integrated into leading commercial power system stability simulation tools for both industry and academic use. \nModerator: Dustin Howard\, Technical Director – Energy Consulting\, GE Vernova Consulting Services; ESIG Reliability Working Group Chair \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-generic-gfm-inverter-modeling/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T130000
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CREATED:20250819T203225Z
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SUMMARY:August 2025 i2X FIRST Meeting
DESCRIPTION: IBR Plant Design Evaluation with Applicable Requirements II \nThis meeting will focus on topics related to IBR Plant Design Evaluation with Applicable Requirements. \nMEETING AGENDA \n\nMeeting Introduction:  Julia Matevosyan\, ESIG\nIBR Plant Design Evaluation – ISO Perspective: Alan Urban\, MISO\nIBR Plant Design Evaluation Leaning on Documentation Review: Jens Boemer\, EPRI\nIBR Plant Design Evaluation – Utility Perspective: Anthony Williams\, Duke Energy\nPutting IEEE P2800.2 Concepts to Action: IBR Performance and Modeling Requirements: Ryan Quint\, Elevate Energy Consulting
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/august-2025-i2x-first-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T150000
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SUMMARY:ESIG LLTF Webinar: Practical Guidance and Considerations for Large Load Interconnections
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS A MEMBERS-ONLY WEBINAR** \nWebinar materials can be found here. \nFeatured Speakers: Ryan Quint\, PhD\, PE\, President and CEO\, Elevate Energy Consulting and President and Chief Engineer\, GridStrong; Kyle Thomas\, PE\, VP Engineering & Compliance Services\, Elevate Energy Consulting; Casey Baker\, Senior Program Manager\, Transmission Projects\, GridLab \nAbout the Webinar: Requests to connect large data center and artificial intelligence (AI) loads are entering transmission planning processes at an unprecedented rate. This surge is driven by a combination of tax incentives\, low electricity costs\, access to usable land and water\, available capital for AI development\, and business-friendly regulatory environments. These potential data center customers are relatively price insensitive\, prioritizing fast and reliable access to electricity as quickly as possible. \nGiven the pace of load growth\, the economic benefits of serving these customers\, and strong political support for data center development\, utilities need streamlined access to resources and recommended practices that can enable this emerging future. Although the potential benefits to utilities are significant\, the technical challenges of integrating large loads cannot be overlooked. Rigorous engineering analysis and due diligence are more critical than ever before to ensure reliable operation of the grid as these substantial loads come online. \nThis presentation will highlight findings from a recently released report that provides a practical guide to improving and harmonizing utility practices for processing\, studying\, and assessing large load interconnection requests. It also provides a reference for state regulatory bodies in their effort to ensure that utility constituents are fully evaluating the potential impacts that large loads\, particularly data centers\, can have on grid reliability and existing customers. \nAbout the Speakers: Dr. Ryan Quint is the President and CEO of Elevate Energy Consulting and the President and Chief Engineer of GridStrong. Ryan is responsible for the strategic direction and execution of Elevate projects across all verticals and is focused on building a world-class team of experts tackle complex and emerging challenges with Elevate’s industry partners. Ryan also leads the engineering vision and execution of Elevate’s software arm\, GridStrong. Prior to launching Elevate\, Ryan spent nearly 9 years at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)\, most recently as the Director of Engineering and Security Integration. He also has experience at Dominion Energy and the Bonneville Power Administration. He received his PhD from Virginia Tech\, is a registered professional engineer in Virginia\, and was the recipient of the 2024 IEEE Power and Energy Society Outstanding Young Engineer of the Year Award. \nKyle Thomas leads Elevate’s engineering and NERC / FERC regulatory compliance services divisions and supports the strategic direction and execution of a myriad of Elevate projects. He has extensive experience in protection and control systems\, substation equipment\, transmission planning\, data center and inverter-based resource integration\, strategic initiatives\, product development\, and leading internal and external teams of subject matter experts. Kyle has a decade of experience working at Dominion Energy as well as experience leading product development at an innovative superconducting startup\, VEIR. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia\, received his M.S. from Virginia Tech\, is a Senior Member of IEEE\, and has held various leadership roles in several international working groups. \nCasey Baker is a Senior Program Manager of the transmission program at GridLab. Casey has spent over a decade in the utility industry working in a variety of roles including Transmission Planning\, transmission interconnection contract management\, Distributed Energy Resource Planning\, and solar PV site management. Before joining GridLab\, Casey managed the energy supply and microgrid program for Liberty Utilities’ California electric utility. He has extensive experience in the western transmission system and works to help support the nation’s efforts towards clean energy development and resiliency. Casey holds a MBA and BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada\, Reno. \nRegistration Cost: FREE for ESIG Members \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/large-loads-guidance-and-considerations/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T160000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Long-Term Load and DER Forecasting Task Force Report
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \n\n \nFeatured Speaker: Julieta Giraldez\, Director of Integrated Grid Planning\, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) \nWebinar Abstract: Long-term load and Distributed Energy Resource (DER) forecasting is critical for achieving clean energy and decarbonization goals\, ensuring a reliable\, resilient\, and affordable energy system. In this webinar\, we will present the findings of the “Long-Term Load and DER Forecasting” report\, which represents the culmination of the work of the Energy Systems Integration Group’s (ESIG) Long-Term Load and DER Forecasting Task Force and addresses key forecasting issues in this transforming grid. It outlines key findings such as the need for high-resolution\, time-based forecasts (8760 hourly profiles) to capture the correlated impacts of weather on demand\, generation\, and the nuances of DER behavior as well as existing challenges in reconciling system-level top-down and local bottom-up forecasts. \nAbout the Speaker: Julieta Giraldez is a nationally and internationally recognized subject matter expert in distributed energy resource (DER) grid integration with extensive expertise in grid modeling and planning processes. She currently works at Electric Power Engineers (EPE) as a Director of Integrated Grid Planning where she implements holistic approaches to meet customers’ needs through the optimized planning and operation of generation\, transmission\, distribution\, and distributed resources. Prior to joining EPE\, she served as a Director of Grid Planning at Kevala Inc.\, where she focused on implementing proactive capacity planning and electrification impact studies for utilities and regulators. Julieta also worked for a decade at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as a Senior Engineer where she led Smart Grid and Grid Integration related projects to manage emerging technologies such as PV\, energy storage and microgrids in distribution systems. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain) in Technical Mining Engineering\, a master’s in electrical engineering from Colorado School of Mines\, and a Ph.D. program in systems engineering from Colorado State University. \nModerator: Debbie Lew\, Executive Director\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-load-der-forecasting/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T044559
CREATED:20250630T195930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185106Z
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar: Requirements and Verification Procedures for Grid-Forming Units – The German Approach to Ensuring Power System Stability
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \n\nProfessor Dr.-Ing. Kaveh Malekian Boroujeni \nFeatured Speaker: Dr.-Ing. Kaveh Malekian Boroujeni\, Professor for Decentralized Energy Systems and Electrical Networks at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus–Senftenberg \nWebinar Abstract: The ongoing transformation of electric power systems worldwide raises a crucial question: how—and to what extent—can inverters with grid-forming capabilities be deployed to maintain system stability when operating with a very high share of inverter-based generation? While the systemic need for a proportion of grid-forming plants is broadly recognized\, the methodology for determining this need\, as well as the quantification and validation of grid-forming capability\, remains under discussion. Germany has adopted a two-stage approach to rapidly address the need for grid-forming capabilities. The first stage involves the planned introduction of a new market-based ancillary service called “inertia\,” to be provided by the TSOs starting in 2025. The second stage\, based on the national implementation of the revised European Network Code “Requirements for Generators” (RfG2.0)\, envisions a mandatory minimum inertia capability for newly connected large-scale power plants from 2027/28 onward. The inertia market is viewed as both a critical mechanism and incentive to accelerate the deployment of grid-forming technologies. It is intended to foster rapid achievement of essential features\, such as voltage source behavior and phase jump power from inverter-based resources\, while also securing power reserves to balance generation deficits and surpluses—through positive and negative inertia products\, respectively. This presentation outlines Germany’s approach to translating the abstract concept of “grid-forming” into concrete inertia products and explores how these are quantified and verified\, including a technical overview of the requirements and related verification procedures for market participation. \nAbout the Speaker: Professor Dr.-Ing. Kaveh Malekian Boroujeni\, born in 1983 in Iran\, is a specialist in decentralized energy systems and electrical networks. Since 2025\, he has held the professorship for Decentralized Energy Systems and Electrical Networks at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus–Senftenberg\, where he contributes to research and teaching within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering\, Electrical and Energy Systems. He earned his doctorate in Electrical Engineering from Chemnitz University of Technology in 2016\, following a Master of Science from Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran and a Bachelor of Science from Shahid Chamran University in Ahvaz. Before his current role\, Professor Malekian accumulated extensive experience in both academia and industry. He served as a Grid Integration Engineer at ENERCON Global GmbH and as a Development Engineer in Electrical and Software Engineering at ENERCON WRD GmbH. Between 2009 and 2018\, he worked as a Research Associate and later as Team Leader at Chemnitz University of Technology. His research interests include power system stability\, harmonic analysis\, and the integration of renewable energy technologies into modern power grids. \nModerator: Julia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/german-approach-stability/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T044559
CREATED:20250624T232752Z
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SUMMARY:GPST/ESIG Webinar: Unlocking DER Flexibility: Grid Services\, Value Stacking\, and Market Integration
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \nDownload Q&A \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Tanguy Hubert\, Senior Principal Technical Leader\, EPRI and Waleed Aslam\, Senior Engineer\, EPRI \nWebinar Abstract: As distributed energy resources (DERs) continue to scale across the grid\, utilities and system operators are increasingly focused on unlocking their flexibility to enhance grid reliability\, resilience\, and decarbonization. Grid services—ranging from wholesale market participation to local distribution-level products—offer a promising yet complex path to monetize DER capabilities. However\, realizing this potential requires navigating evolving regulations\, overcoming technical and economic hurdles\, and aligning stakeholder interests. \nThis webinar will offer a structured overview of the evolving DER flexibility landscape\, with a focus on four key areas: \n\nGrid Services Spectrum: An exploration of the full range of services DERs can provide\, and how these fit within the broader flexibility ecosystem.\nWholesale Market Participation: An update on key mechanisms—including participation models and implications of FERC Order No. 2222.\nDistribution-Level Services: A look at emerging use cases and pilot efforts in the U.S. and Europe.\nValue Stacking: Definitions\, practical applications\, challenges with prioritization\, and open policy and technical questions.\n\nThe session will conclude with insights into current research\, including: the standardization of DSO-DERA interactions; the categories of access costs DERAs should account when considering wholesale market participation; broader billing and settlement complexities. \nAbout the Speakers: Tanguy Hubert is a Senior Principal Technical Leader in EPRI’s DER integration program. He leads research on the economic\, market\, and policy aspects of grid services provided by DERs\, along with the associated enabling technologies\, such as DERMS. He holds a Diplôme d’Ingénieur in Energy Systems from CentraleSupélec\, and an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech. \nWaleed Aslam is a Senior Engineer at EPRI where he focuses on market operations and design\, emerging technology integration\, and production cost modeling. Prior to joining EPRI\, Waleed completed his Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from Boston University\, where his research centered on grid service provision from buildings and improving efficiency in electricity distribution. He holds an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University\, where he was a Fulbright Scholar\, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Lahore University of Management Sciences. \nModerator: Erik Ela\, Director of System Operation and Electricity Markets\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-unlocking-der-flexibility/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T130000
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CREATED:20250709T211259Z
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SUMMARY:July 2025 i2X FIRST Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Download the Presentations\nView Session Recording \n IBR Plant Design Evaluation with Applicable Requirements I \nThis meeting will focus on topics related to IBR Plant Design Evaluation with Applicable Requirements. \nMEETING AGENDA \n\nMeeting Introduction:  Julia Matevosyan\, ESIG\nIEEE P2800.2\, IBR Plant Design Evaluation – Overview: Jens Boemer\, EPRI\nIBR Plant Design Evaluation – Developer Perspective: Rishi Maharaj\, Engie\nIBR Plant Design Evaluation – EPC Perspective: Patrick Hart\, Mortenson
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/july-2025-i2x-first-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T044559
CREATED:20250619T003817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185106Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Minimum System Demand Issues and Impacts of High DPV at AEMO
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q&A \n\nDr. Jenny Riesz \nFeatured Speaker: Jenny Riesz\, Manager of Operational DER Management\, Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) \nWebinar Abstract: The Australian National Electricity Market (NEM) is now operating in some periods with more than half of supply coming from distributed photovoltaics: customer rooftops. In some regions such as South Australia\, the amount of generation from rooftops now exceeds the total demand for the region in some periods. This presentation will cover AEMO’s analysis to model and understand likely DER behaviors and power system operational limits when operating the power system under these novel very low demand conditions. This includes examining bulk rooftop PV behaviors in past power system incidents based on large novel datasets\, development and validation of power system models to replicate these behaviors in power system studies\, and analysis to assess power system limits under very low demand conditions. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Jenny Riesz is the Manager of Operational DER Management at the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)\, a team within AEMO’s Operations division that has responsibility for integrating Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into AEMO’s operational functions. This includes analyzing DER performance and behaviors during power system disturbances\, development of new procedures and processes for operational management of Minimum System Load (MSL) periods\, development and validation of power system models for assessing DER impacts on system security and power system limits\, and uplift of operational technology to manage DER. Prior to this\, Jenny was at the University of New South Wales (UNSW)\, doing research on 100% renewable power systems\, and a consultant at ROAM Consulting\, delivering analysis on renewable integration. \nModerator: Debbie Lew\, Executive Director\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-system-demand-aemo/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T160000
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CREATED:20250611T225313Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Analyzing Resource Adequacy Across the Eastern Interconnect Using GridPath
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \n\n\n\nView Webinar Recording \n\n\n\nDownload the Q&A \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: Derek Stenclik\, Founding Partner\, Telos Energy; Sam Hostetter\, Senior Power System Analyst\, Telos Energy \n\n\n\nWebinar Abstract: This webinar will present key findings from a wide-area resource adequacy assessment of the Eastern Interconnection using the open-source GridPath platform. The study\, conducted by GridLab and Telos Energy\, evaluates the role of interregional transmission in mitigating loss of load risk across diverse regions under varying system conditions. Results highlight how coordinated planning and regional diversity can enhance reliability\, particularly in the face of resource retirements and growing weather-driven risk. The session will also discuss policy and planning implications for resource adequacy programs and transmission development. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers: Derek Stenclik is a founding partner of Telos Energy and is an industry leader in power grid planning\, operations\, and reliability. He has over a decade of experience helping clients across the electric power industry navigate evolving markets\, adapt to rapidly changing technologies\, and accelerate clean energy integration. He is a recognized expert on wind and solar integration\, battery energy storage\, and grid planning. He is passionate about guiding the development of the future power grid and accelerating renewable energy adoption. \n\n\n\nPrior to founding Telos Energy\, Derek spent eight years in GE Power’s Energy Consulting department\, most recently as the Senior Manager of Power System Strategy. In that role he supported global clients across the energy industry\, including utilities\, grid operators\, developers\, equity investors\, and NGOs. He also provided power market expertise across GE’s portfolio of businesses\, including the GE Power\, Renewables and Capital divisions. \n\n\n\nDerek graduated with an M.S. degree in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University\, with a concentration in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics. He also holds a B.A. in International Relations from the State University of New York\, College at Geneseo\, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude. \n\n\n\nSam Hostetter is a Senior Power System Analyst of Telos Energy and brings expertise in power systems regulation and data analysis. For the past 5 years\, Sam has worked closely with wholesale energy market data and developed data visualizations and reports to a range of audiences.   \n\n\n\nPrior to joining Telos Energy\, he worked for ISO New England in their Internal Market Monitoring team. The Internal Market Monitoring team provides constant market assessments and reports\, along with daily detection and mitigation of anti-competitive behavior in New England’s wholesale energy market. Sam’s work specialized in tracking the ever-changing New England capacity market and referring incidents of generator non-compliance to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. \n\n\n\nModerator: James Okullo\, Director of System Planning\, ESIG \n\n\n\nRegistration Cost: FREE \n\n\n\nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-ra-toolkit/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260606T044559
CREATED:20250606T222901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T214645Z
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SUMMARY:ESIG LLTF Webinar: Climbing a Mountain of Load Requests
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS A MEMBERS-ONLY WEBINAR** \nWebinar materials can be found here. \nFeatured Speaker: Shane Lunderville\, Distribution Planning\, Grant Public Utility District \nAbout the Webinar: This presentation will highlight the challenges faced by a small Public Power Company as it navigates an overwhelming surge in large load requests. We will explore our approach to processing these requests\, our current standing\, and the obstacles we’ve encountered along the way. Additionally\, we’ll share our strategies for moving forward and ensuring a sustainable path ahead. \nAbout the Speaker: Shane has more than a decade of experience in utility planning\, reliability\, operations\, customer service and industrial services. Shane has been with Grant PUD since 2007. In the Distribution Planning Department of Power Delivery for Grant PUD\, Shane provides expertise of Distribution Planning for future growth capacity needs and reliability of Electrical Distribution System. In a previous role\, Shane worked with new and existing large load customers from the start of an application until project completion. \nPrior to his work within the utility industry\, Shane spent more than 10 years working in the automotive manufacturing sector. During that time\, he specialized on automation\, electrical and maintenance projects. Shane started his education in Industrial Electronics and Instrumentation. \nRegistration Cost: FREE for ESIG Members \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/load-requests/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T044559
CREATED:20250612T201500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185106Z
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SUMMARY:June 2025 i2X FIRST Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Download the Presentations\nWatch the Recording \nIBR Modeling and NERC Milestone 3 Standards  \nMark your calendar and join us for the next i2X FIRST Season 2 meeting on Tuesday\, June 24 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET. This meeting will focus on topics related to IBR Modeling and NERC Milestone 3 Standards (related to FERC Order 901). \nMEETING AGENDA \n\nMeeting Introduction:  Julia Matevosyan\, ESIG\nNERC Progress Update on Milestone 3 Projects: Sandhya Madan\, NERC\nCurrent State of IBR Modeling in North America: Miguel Cova Acosta\, Vestas\nLegacy IBR Plant Modeling: Andrew Isaacs\, Electranix
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/june-2025-i2x-first-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T044559
CREATED:20250516T200354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185105Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Integrated Planning: Foundations\, Optimization\, Guidebook
DESCRIPTION:Download A. Burdick Presentation \nDownload J. Kravits Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q+A Responses \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Aaron Burdick\, Director of Integrated System Planning\, Energy and Environmental Economics (E3) and Jacob Kravits\, Research and Development Lead\, encoord \nWebinar Abstract: Join us for this webinar covering highlights from ESIG’s latest reports on Integrated Planning.  Aaron Burdick will present key findings from two upcoming ESIG reports: Foundations of Integrated Planning and\, Optimization for Integrated Electricity System Planning.  Jacob Kravits will present key findings from the upcoming Integrated Planning Guidebook. \nIntegrated Planning is a comprehensive energy system planning approach that coordinates across systems to develop affordable\, reliable\, and robust investment plans.  A four-part integrated planning framework is presented in the foundations paper.  The optimization paper explores the benefits of full-system capacity expansion optimization including the potential for endogenous identification of integrated planning solutions\, lower-cost integrated system plans\, and fewer iterations between planning models. The guidebook presents a practical approach that organizes integrated planning across four primary planning areas: generation\, transmission\, distribution\, and customer planning. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage with the lead authors of these upcoming Integrated Planning reports. \nAbout the Speakers: Aaron Burdick is a Director in E3’s Integrated System Planning practice area\, focused on electricity system planning\, utility strategy\, and market design. At E3\, he has led long-term capacity expansion\, resource adequacy\, and production cost modeling projects in California\, Hawaii\, the Pacific Northwest\, the Midwest\, and the Caribbean. Aaron currently leads E3’s thought leadership on integrated system planning\, including E3’s whitepaper released in 2024 and E3’s ongoing coordination of the ESIG Integrated Planning task force. Before E3\, Aaron worked at ICF\, PG&E\, and various non-profit organizations. He has an MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Atmosphere and Energy) from Stanford University and a BS in Environmental Studies from the University of California\, Santa Barbara. \nJacob Kravits leads Research and Development at encoord\, where he focuses on integrating cutting-edge Data Science\, Decision Making\, and Power System Planning concepts into SAInt. Driven by a passion for turning data into actionable decisions\, he has led open-source data visualization projects and published award-winning research in machine learning. Jacob holds a BS from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder\, where his research focused on balancing the often-competing objectives of water and energy systems. \nModerator: Matt Schuerger\, Senior Fellow\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-integrated-planning/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T044559
CREATED:20250605T200215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T214726Z
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SUMMARY:ESIG LLTF Webinar: Battery Energy Storage Applications at Data Centers – Tesla’s Perspective
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS A MEMBERS-ONLY WEBINAR** \nWebinar materials can be found here. \nFeatured Speakers: Sean Jones\, Staff Business Development Manager\, Megapack\, Tesla; Sai Gopal Vennelaganti\, Power Systems Product Lead\, Tesla \nAbout the Webinar: In this webinar Tesla will cover BESS (battery energy storage system) use cases it is seeing as common at data centers\, with a key focus on smoothing variable AI power loads\, Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) support\, enabling ‘flexible’ grid connections with BESS\, and back up power. \nAbout the Speakers: Sean Jones leads Tesla’s Megapack at data center business development efforts where he focuses on building partnerships with data center operators\, developers\, regulators\, and utilities. His work spans both Tesla’s current product offerings and the development of new solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the industry. \nSai Gopal Vennelaganti serves as the Power Systems Product Lead at Tesla\, where he leads model development and controller-hardware-in-the-loop (CHIL) teams. His role focuses on aligning product development with evolving grid code requirements and advancing innovative applications in power system technologies. \nRegistration Cost: FREE for ESIG Members \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/lltf-bess-applications-tesla/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T170000
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CREATED:20250512T200241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185105Z
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar: P2X and Future Sector Coupling in Denmark
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \n\nAnders Bavnhøj Hansen \nFeatured Speaker: Anders Bavnhøj Hansen\, Chief Engineer\, Energinet \nWebinar Abstract: Denmark aims to achieve a climate-neutral economy by 2045\, with a power system based on renewables by 2030. Wind and solar capacities are expected to increase more than fivefold over the next decade\, providing the electricity needed for the electrification of transport and heating\, and supporting new large Power-to-X plants. This system will feature a significant amount of power-electronic interfaced production and consumption\, fundamentally changing its dynamics. Energinet is responsible for the power\, gas\, and upcoming hydrogen systems in Denmark\, and thus for developing a highly integrated and sector-coupled energy system. This presentation will discuss the necessary system development and R&D pathways to facilitate this transition. \nAbout the Speaker: Anders Bavnhøj Hansen is Chief Engineer in the department of system development at Energinet (TSO for power\, gas and hydrogen in Denmark). His fields of expertise are strategic planning of integrated energy systems and R&D strategy development. He has been working at Energinet for more than 10 years and before that worked with the energy system analysis team at the Danish Energy Agency and with power system analysis at ABB Corporate Research in Sweden. \nModerator: Erik Ela\, Director of System Operation and Electricity Markets\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-p2x-future-sector-coupling/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T044559
CREATED:20250424T210316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T214853Z
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SUMMARY:ESIG LLTF Webinar: Large Load Performance – Lessons Learned from Recent Disturbance Events
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS A MEMBERS-ONLY WEBINAR** \nWebinar materials can be found here. \nFeatured Speakers: Rich Bauer\, Principal Engineer\, Event Analysis\, NERC and Patrick Gravois\, Lead Operations Engineer\, ERCOT \nAbout the Webinar: Since 2022\, many large electronic-based loads have connected to the ERCOT Interconnection. ERCOT has observed that much of this load exhibits voltage-sensitive behavior and will immediately reduce consumption under moderate voltage disturbances. This has the potential to adversely affect system reliability\, so ERCOT has been actively monitoring load behavior and considering grid code changes to maintain reliability. This presentation will cover the events identified by ERCOT over the past four years and discuss challenges to address the issues and prevention of larger events as more voltage-sensitive load connects to the system in the coming years. \nAbout the Speakers: Rich Bauer is the Principal Engineer for Event Analysis for the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). Joining NERC in January 2013\, Rich promotes the understanding and learning from events and occurrences that are experienced on the Bulk Electric System. Rich performs forensic analysis of major system disturbances as well as cause analysis of events through the NERC Event Analysis Process. Rich participates on the NERC System Protection and Control Working Group\, NERC Event Analysis Subcommittee and the NERC Inverted-based Resource Subcommittee as well as the IEEE Power System Relaying and Control Committee. \nPatrick Gravois is a Lead Operations Engineer in the Operations Analysis group at ERCOT. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2013 with a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. He began working at ERCOT in 2013. His recent work has focused on grid event analysis primarily dealing with ride-through performance and capabilities of inverter-based resources and large loads. \nRegistration Cost: FREE for ESIG Members \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/lltf-recent-disturbance-events/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T110000
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SUMMARY:May 2025 i2X FIRST Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In Season 2 of the i2x FIRST\, we will be focusing on: \n\nBest practices of IEEE 2800 adoption\, \nconformity assessment with applicable interconnection standards\,  as per IEEE P2800.2\nNERC new standards development and implementation as per FERC Order 901\nGrid Forming IBR specifications and conformity assessment\n\nKICK-OFF MEETING AGENDA \n\nIntroduction and important highlights from i2x FIRST Season 1:  Julia Matevosyan\, ESIG\nAdoption efforts/progress of IEEE2800 adoption: Jens Boemer\, EPRI\n\nIEEE P2800.2 progress and plans: Andy Hoke\, NREL \nNERC Milestone 2 updates and plans for Milestone 3 (related to FERC Order 901): Alex Shattuck\, ESIG
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/may-2025-i2x-first-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T044559
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar: Moving Beyond SCR - Updating Our Stability Screening Methods
DESCRIPTION:Download the Presentation \nWatch the Recording \nDownload the Q+A \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Matthew Richwine\, Founding Partner\, Telos Energy and Nick Miller\, Principal\, HickoryLedge LLC \nWebinar Abstract: Stability screening methods like short-circuit ratio (SCR) and its variants have been a mainstay of the industry for decades for their simplicity. As we move into higher penetrations of IBR with different performance characteristics\, the SCR methods become an increasingly unreliable indicator of stability. On the other hand\, time-domain simulations can have high accuracy\, but are onerous to set up and run. This webinar shares work on the Dynamic Impedance Method that bridges the gap\, addressing the shortfalls of SCR methods while retaining scale for huge bulk power system models with many thousands of resources and buses.  The approach is much simpler\, and faster to use than phasor domain and EMT simulations. \nAbout the Speakers:\nMatthew Richwine is a founding partner of Telos Energy and is a leader in power systems engineering\, power electronic controls\, and system stability. For over fifteen years\, he has been designing\, testing\, and analyzing thermal and renewable power generation equipment and studying the stability of power systems ranging from tens of megawatts to tens of gigawatts. Prior to founding Telos Energy\, Matthew worked for General Electric in its Energy Consulting department\, most recently as the Senior Manager of the Renewables and Controls team. In that role\, he led a team in the development of new control systems for power converters and transmission planning models for GE’s Renewables business. \nNick Miller is an internationally known power system engineer\, with specialty in integration of wind and solar generation to bulk power systems. He consults and is currently conducting research on bulk grid stability for US ISOs and TOs.  He spent 3/8 of a century with GE.  He is an elected member of the US National Academy of Engineering\, an IEEE Life Fellow\, a NY P.E.\, and a Distinguished Member of CIGRE.  He authored 20 US patents\, has over 180 publications with over 8\,000 citations and is the recipient of GE’s Edison Award\, CIGRE’s Philip Sporn Award\, the IEEE Ramakumar Renewable Energy Award\, and is a Lifetime Member of ESIG. \nModerator: Alex Shattuck\, Director of Grid Transformation \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-moving-beyond-scr/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T150000
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SUMMARY:ESIG LLTF Webinar: Best Practices in Developing New Large Load Policies to Inform Utility Planning
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS A MEMBERS-ONLY WEBINAR** \nWebinar materials can be found here. \nFeatured Speaker: Briana Kobor\, Head of Energy Market Innovation\, Google \nAbout the Webinar: Briana will cover best practices in developing new large load policies to inform utility planning. She will discuss trends in the data center industry as well as recent outcomes of regulatory proceedings that establish capacity commitment frameworks for new large loads to establish minimum revenue commitments. \nAbout the Speaker: A driving force in the transition to a decarbonized energy future\, Briana Kobor is the Head of Energy Market Innovation at Google\, where she spearheads the development of cutting-edge products and frameworks designed to accelerate the decarbonization of electricity systems to support Google’s global operations. \nBased in Salt Lake City\, Briana Kobor is a seasoned energy industry veteran with a career spanning over 18 years. Her extensive experience includes eight years in private regulatory consulting practice and five years in the non-profit sector\, where she honed her expertise in tackling complex energy policy challenges. \nWith a deep understanding of the intricacies of energy policy and regulation\, Briana Kobor brings a wealth of knowledge to her role at Google. She skillfully navigates the ever-evolving energy landscape\, crafting strategic solutions that not only meet Google’s energy needs but also contribute to a more sustainable and resilient energy future for all. \nRegistration Cost: FREE for ESIG Members \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/lltf-ll-policies-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T044559
CREATED:20250415T222357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185104Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Operationalizing DER Flexibility – An Introduction to Local Flexibility Markets\, the UK DSO Model\, and What This Means for US Utilities
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Chris Broadhurst\, Chief Commercial Officer\, Electron; Paul George\, DSO Commercial Lead\, Electricity North West; Julieta Giraldez\, Director of Integrated Planning\, Electric Power Engineers; Robbie Astrop\, Business Development Manager\, Electric Power Engineers \nWebinar Abstract: As electrification accelerates and US policy and legislation encourages smarter grid use\, distributed energy resources (DERs) are emerging as the key to unlocking a faster\, more affordable\, and resilient energy future. \nThe challenge US utilities face is how to operationalize and scale the use of DER’s – breaking down traditional utility silos and building a more integrated approach to grid planning and operations so that DERs become part of business as usual. \nIn the webinar\, you’ll learn: \n\nHow Electron enables network utilities to scale DER flexibility using local flexibility markets\nHow ENWL\, a UK DSO\, 4x’d their flexibility volume with Electron and brought DER’s into the control room\nWhat US utilities can learn\, and how to turn these insights into action through integrated planning and value of DER’s\n\nAbout the Speakers: With over a decade of experience in energy\, Chris Broadhurst has a passion for driving the adoption of disruptive technologies that can accelerate the transition to Net Zero. His past experiences have spanned across supply\, consultancy\, and technology\, as well as advisory roles for the UK Government’s Net Zero Energy Council. \nPaul George is a skilled energy professional with extensive experience in supply-side management and demand flexibility services. Based in the North West\, Paul is recognized for his ability to engage with major energy users across a range of energy disciplines\, with a proven track record in developing flexibility services in national and local markets. Paul is passionate about supporting the North West’s decarbonization aspirations and driving innovation and excellence within the UK flexibility space. \nJulieta Giraldez is a nationally and internationally recognized subject matter expert in distributed energy resource (DER) grid integration with extensive expertise in grid modeling and planning processes. She currently works at Electric Power Engineers (EPE) as a Director of Integrated Grid Planning where she implements holistic approaches to meet customers’ needs through the optimized planning and operation of generation\, transmission\, distribution\, and DERs. Prior to joining EPE\, she served as a Director of\nGrid Planning at Kevala Inc.\, where she focused on implementing proactive capacity planning and electrification impact studies for utilities and regulators. Julieta also worked for a decade at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as a Senior Engineer where she led Smart Grid and Grid Integration related projects to manage emerging technologies such as PV\, energy storage and microgrids in distribution systems. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain) in Technical Mining Engineering\, a master’s in electrical engineering from Colorado School of Mines\, and a Ph.D. program in systems engineering from Colorado State University. \nRobbie Astrop has 15+ years’ experience in Sales and Business Development. Since 2014\, Robbie has focused almost exclusively on the electric utility vertical\, primarily in supporting large scale projects with solutions that enable the utility to meet its objectives related to reliability\, efficiency\, safety\, and/or future-proofing the grid. He has achieved multiple ‘firsts’ in markets served through collaboration with utility customers. Many of the key projects originated\, scoped\, delivered\, and supported have involved custom manufacturing\, built-to-suit services\, and/or unique software deployments. Robbie has experience working with utilities to support EV Charging\, Microgrids\, DA\, DR\, AMI\, IoT\, Digital Twin\, transmission\, substation\, NEM Proceedings\, techno-economic value analysis\, and distribution automation projects. \nRobbie is a graduate from The University of Tennessee Haslam School of Business and has an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University. He recently completed an M.S. Certification Program in the University of Colorado’s Global Energy Management \nModerator: Matt Schuerger\, Senior Fellow\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-operationalizing-der-flexibility/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T160000
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CREATED:20250424T202811Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Speeding up Interconnection Studies
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q&A Responses \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Ryan Westphal\, Senior Manager\, Resource Utilization\, MISO; David Bromberg\, Vice President\, Power and Renewables and Co-Founder of Pearl Street at Pearl Street Technologies – a Part of Enverus\, Inc. \nWebinar Abstract: MISO’s generator interconnection queue has seen a marked increase in requests over the past several cycles\, with net capacity approaching or exceeding peak load. The large volume of projects has presented challenges in expedient processing of the queue. MISO strives to remain a leader in innovation within the generator interconnection process\, with a primary goal of being able to complete the generation interconnection process in a 1-year timeline. Process improvements and automation will be a large part of being successful in achieving this goal and supporting the Transmission Evolution aspect of MISO’s Reliability Imperative. \nBeginning in the MISO DPP 2022 cycle\, MISO has deployed Pearl Street Technologies’ advanced SUGAR software to automate the Phase 1 study of its interconnection process. This software is designed to perform power flow analysis\, identify Network Upgrades (NUs)\, allocate costs using MISO’s Transmission Cost Estimation Guide and Transmission Owner upgrade inputs\, and validate constraint mitigation. \nDuring the webinar we’ll discuss the current status and future of SUGAR’s deployment in Phase 1 studies\, including MISO’s effort to outline a transparent process for network upgrade selection based on sound engineering principles\, automated model building and quality control\, and Pearl Street’s cloud architecture. \nAbout the Speakers: Ryan Henry Westphal has been an employee of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) for over 15 years. He received a B.S. degree in Electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Currently\, he is a Senior Manager Resource Utilization for the system planning team at MISO where his responsibilities include managing the integration of new generation resources into the MISO transmission system. Ryan started his career at MISO as an engineer in the system planning group as an economic transmission planning engineer and has held several planning and policy roles of increasing responsibility over his career at MISO. He earned the Eagle Scout award in 2002. He enjoys downhill skiing\, fishing and participating/coaching in his two kids’ activities. \nDavid Bromberg is a Co-founder of Pearl Street Technologies and served as its CEO from inception through its successful acquisition by Enverus\, Inc\, where he is now VP of Power and Renewables. He was a part of the research group that first began work on what would later become SUGAR\, Pearl Street’s core power flow technology\, and the lead author of the first academic publication on this work. Before starting Pearl Street\, David worked at Aurora Solar where he developed cloud simulation software for residential and commercial solar energy production modeling. He holds B.S.\, M.S.\, and Ph.D. degrees\, all in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. \nModerator: James Okullo\, Director of System Planning\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-speeding-up-interconnection/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T044559
CREATED:20250403T203540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185103Z
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar: Ireland and Northern Ireland’s Operational Policy Roadmap 2025 to 2035
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Dave McGowan\, Head of Future Power Systems\, SONI and Simon Tweed\, Manager\, Future Operations Policy\, EirGrid \nWebinar Abstract: EirGrid (the TSO of Ireland) and SONI (the TSO of Northern Ireland) are currently operating the power system on the Island of Ireland with up to 75% of demand being met by wind and other non-synchronous\, renewable\, generation sources.  The TSOs have ambitious plans to increase this limit further\, and evolve other operational policies\, to facilitate increased penetration of non-synchronous\, renewable\, generation and achieve decarbonisation targets in the electricity sector.  These plans are set out in the TSOs’ updated ‘Operational Policy Roadmap 2025 to 2035’.  This document reflects on the current state of implementation\, new initiatives\, challenges\, updated policies and targets out to 2035\, which will be covered in the webinar. \nAbout the Speakers:\nDave McGowan is the Head of Future Power Systems in SONI\, having previously held the role of Head of Power System Insights and Research for EirGrid Group. He has over 20 years of experience in the electricity industry and academia. Dave’s function is responsible for energy economics and future operational policy\, leading on the long-term power system adequacy planning studies for the TSO at a local and at a European level\, as well as the coordination of SONI’s innovation and research strategy\, including engagement with academia and industry. Dave is a member of the System Development Committee within the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSOE). \nSimon Tweed has over 25 years’ experience working in the electricity industry in both transmission and distribution system planning\, power system operations and market design. Simon has been responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of EirGrid’s National Control Centre (NCC) which is responsible for the real-time operation of the transmission system in Ireland and facilitating world-leading levels of non-synchronous renewable generation on the power system.  Simon is now manager of EirGrid’s Future Operations Policy team that is leading the development of operational solutions that will allow Ireland to achieve its ambitious renewable energy integration targets. \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-ireland-and-northern-ireland-roadmap/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T044559
CREATED:20250415T195058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T214950Z
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SUMMARY:ESIG LLTF Webinar: Study Concepts for Large Data Center Loads
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Isaacs\n**PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS A MEMBERS-ONLY WEBINAR** \nWebinar materials can be found here. \nFeatured Speaker: Andrew Isaacs\, Vice President\, Electranix \nAbout the Webinar: The fast advent of large data center loads has caught the power systems community largely off guard\, with new and important dynamic behaviors opening up the bulk power system to serious reliability risks.  This presentation will highlight urgent study considerations from the perspective of transmission planners charged with system reliability\, including evaluation of potential synchronous generator damage\, dealing with the potential increase in harmonic issues through the grid\, degradation of system damping\, and the need for new approaches to system voltage control.  A discussion of system modeling categories will be presented summarizing which models will be needed for each type of concern\, as well as some general suggestions for load entities overwhelmed with data requests. \nAbout the Speaker: Andrew Isaacs is Vice President at Electranix Corporation\, where he has been for over 20 years. He currently specializes in renewable interconnections\, weak grid and SSO issues\, grid-forming inverter application and specification\, large load interconnections\, as well as large scale EMT system modelling and process implementation. Additional current efforts include specification and support for FACTs\, training for utility planners\, and study team leadership. Andrew obtained his M.Sc.(EE) from the University of Manitoba\, Canada. He is an active participant in working groups through NERC\, CIGRE\, ESIG\, and the IEEE. \nRegistration Cost: FREE for ESIG Members \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/lltf-webinar-study-concepts-large-data-center-loads/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T044559
CREATED:20250415T192520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185103Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Integrated Planning Tools Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The session is sponsored by Breakthrough Energy and follows onto the Integrated System Planing Workshop in October of 2024 in Providence\, RI\, as well as the System Expansion Modeling Virtual Workshop in November of 2024. Building on the prior Integrated Planning Forums\, this deep dive workshop will present current tools that enable integrated planning and examine some case studies applying the tools. \n\nAdvanced Integrated Planning Tools Virtual Workshop Agenda\nMonday\, April 28\n2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET \nIntegrated System Planning – The Long and the Short of it (Capacity Expansion to Nodal Analysis)\nGrant Thain\, VP\, Product Management\, Energy Exemplar \nSAInt: A Software Solution for Coordinating Economic and Reliability Planning Across Generation\, Transmission\, and Distribution\nCarlo Brancucci\, CEO\, encoord and Wallace Kenyon\, Chief Product Officer\, encoord \nThe Unrecognized Potential of Integrated System Planning\nRuss Philbrick\, CEO/CTO\, Polaris Systems Optimization \nEnabling Integrated Planning with Open-source Software\nClayton Barrows\, Senior Research Engineer and Group Manager\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/advanced-ip-tools-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T044559
CREATED:20250318T015336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185103Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Gaps\, Barriers\, and Solutions to Demand Response Participation in Wholesale Markets
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Derek Stenclik\, Founding Partner\, Telos Energy; Jill Powers\, Sector Policy Manager\, CAISO; Ben Pickard\, Vice President\, Corporate Development\, CPower; Ryan Hledik\, Principal\, The Brattle Group \nWebinar Abstract: Join us for a webinar on Gaps\, Barriers\, and Solutions to Demand Response Participation in Wholesale Markets\, where Derek Stenclik (Telos Energy) will present key findings and actionable recommendations from ESIG’s latest report on demand response. Despite its critical role in grid reliability and price stability\, demand response participation in wholesale markets remains limited—this session will explore why and how to unlock its full potential. Following the presentation\, a panel of industry experts – including Jill Powers (CAISO)\, Ben Pickard (CPower) and Ryan Hledik (Brattle) will discuss challenges\, best practices\, and policy solutions to expand demand response integration. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts and explore strategies to enhance grid flexibility through demand response. \nAbout the Speakers:\n \nDerek Stenclik is a founding partner of Telos Energy and is an industry leader in power grid planning\, operations\, and reliability. He has over a decade of experience helping clients across the electric power industry navigate evolving markets\, adapt to rapidly changing technologies\, and accelerate clean energy integration. He is a recognized expert on wind and solar integration\, battery energy storage\, and grid planning. He is passionate about guiding the development of the future power grid and accelerating renewable energy adoption. \nPrior to founding Telos Energy\, Derek spent eight years in GE Power’s Energy Consulting department\, most recently as the Senior Manager of Power System Strategy. In that role he supported global clients across the energy industry\, including utilities\, grid operators\, developers\, equity investors\, and NGOs. He also provided power market expertise across GE’s portfolio of businesses\, including the GE Power\, Renewables and Capital divisions. \nDerek graduated with an M.S. degree in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University\, with a concentration in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics. He also holds a B.A. in International Relations from the State University of New York\, College at Geneseo\, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude. \nJill Powers has over 20 years of experience at the California ISO during which she has held a variety of leadership positions supporting grid and market operations including early design of energy markets facilitated by the organization. \nAs a demand response and distributed energy resource Sector Manager\, her current focus is on policy and modeling development advancing these resources in the CAISO wholesale markets further enabling diverse technology participation. \nMost recently she was a leader in the CAISO’s successful compliance filing to FERC order 2222\, achieving the distinction of being the first ISO/RTO to comply with the order.  Prior policy development achievements included completing the Distributed Energy Resource Provider (DERP) and Energy Storage/Distributed Energy Resource (ESDER) policy initiatives progressing CAISO tariff and market infrastructure supporting DER aggregations and energy storage technologies ability to provide services in the wholesale markets. \nJill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems. \nBen Pickard manages strategy and M&A for CPower\, the US Demand Response (DR) and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) market leader with 7 GW of flexible capacity under management. CPower offers energy users and distributed energy resource (DER) aggregators a single access point to engage and monetize their DERs in markets and programs across the US—creating scaled\, diversified VPPs that strengthen the grid when and where it’s needed most. Prior\, Ben was a Director at National Grid\, where he developed and executed strategic partnerships and $200M+ in new investments in DERs\, renewables\, and venture-backed technology. His market and policy analysis on DERs and electric utilities has appeared in Greentech Media and the New York Times. Ben holds an AB magna cum laude in Social Studies from Harvard and lives in New York City. \nRyan Hledik is a Principal of The Brattle Group.   His consulting practice focuses on regulatory\, planning\, and strategy matters related to emerging energy technologies and policies. Mr. Hledik’s work on the grid edge has been cited in federal and state regulatory decisions\, as well as by Forbes\, National Geographic\, The New York Times\, NPR\, and The Washington Post. He has published more than 30 articles on electricity matters\, presented at industry events in 10 countries\, given lectures on distributed grid economics at Penn\, Stanford\, and Yale\, and served on the advisory boards of a demand flexibility startup and an energy storage trade association.  Ryan received his M.S. in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University\, and his B.S. in Applied Science from the University of Pennsylvania. \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-gaps-barriers-solutions/
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