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SUMMARY:Webinar: EV Load Forecasting Guide
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker: Greg Mandelman\, Director of Analytics & Energy Programs\, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) \n\n\n\nGreg Mandelman\n\n\n\nModerator: Matt Schuerger\, Senior Fellow\, ESIG \n\n\n\nAbout the Webinar: Forecasting for EV charging loads is unlike any forecasting exercise utilities\, regulators\, and stakeholders have tackled for before — it’s mobile\, shaped by human behavior\, and can concentrate quickly enough to strain local distribution systems without proper planning. With light-duty EV market share growing from 2% to over 10% between 2020 and 2025\, robust forecasting has become essential to avoiding both costly over-builds and unprepared grids. This webinar introduces ESIG’s recently released EV Load Forecasting Guide\, which distills input from industry experts\, regulators\, and subject matter interviews into 20 best practices spanning how to scope\, implement\, review\, and apply an EV load forecast. Join the experts behind the Guide for a practical walkthrough of the framework and how to put it to work in your jurisdiction. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker: Greg Mandelman brings over 15 years of leadership in utility\, software\, and consulting\, with deep expertise in transportation electrification\, load forecasting\, Time-Varying Pricing (TVP)\, and Demand Response (DR). At EPE\, Greg leads the development and deployment of the Utility Practice’s forecasting\, modeling\, and analytics solutions. Over the course of his career\, Greg has led groundbreaking projects on zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption\, charging infrastructure forecasting\, and grid impact analysis\, leveraging advanced analytics to drive innovation. His work has shaped industry-leading solutions in electrification\, grid planning\, and data-driven energy strategies\, earning recognition as a trusted expert in the energy sector. \n\n\n\nThe Q&A for this session will be facilitated on Slido. Click here to submit your questions. \n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-ev-load-forecasting-guide/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T130000
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SUMMARY:i2X STITCH Meeting 2: Regional Study Processes
DESCRIPTION:Download June 23 presentations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nESIG in collaboration with Berkeley Lab\, is facilitating Studies\, Tools and Interconnection Consistency and Harmonization Meetings (STITCH) as part of the DOE’s Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) initiative.  The i2X STITCH initiative is intended to explore interconnection studies across the US and identify ways where harmonization and automations can help improve the speed and reliability of new generation resource interconnections. The effort will consist of a sequence of collaboration meetings with industry stakeholders and subject matter experts to dive into each region and explore their practices\, which will serve as a reference for a technical report on this topic that will lay out areas for harmonization improvements. \n\n\n\nThe format of the meetings will include presentations followed by structured discussions around differences and harmonization opportunities. Presenters will be asked to cover a similar set of topics to ensure they cover interconnection process milestones\, study methods and assumptions\, pre-interconnection and study tools and automations\, etc. \n\n\n\nJune 23\, 2026: Regional Study Processes \n\n\n\nMeeting Introduction: Julia Matevosyan\, ESIGMISO Interconnection Study Process: Alyssa Hickey\, MISODeveloper Perspective on MISO Interconnection Study Process: Vish Sankaran\, EngieERCOT Interconnection Study Process: Jenifer Fernandes\, ERCOTDeveloper Perspective on ERCOT Interconnection Study Process: Vish Sankaran\, EngieAudience Q&A and Discussion
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/i2x-stitch-meeting-2-regional-study-processes/
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SUMMARY:Flexible Interconnections for Large Loads Workshop
DESCRIPTION:see session recordings on youtube \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1I: What We’ve Learned from Generator and DER Flex InterconnectionsSession Chair: Robin Hytowitz\, Electricity Markets and Data Center Program Lead\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) \n\n\n\nWhat can large loads learn from flexible generator and DER interconnections about making flexibility work in planning\, markets\, and operations? \n\n\n\n\nConnect and Manage for Large Loads: Lessons Learned from Generation Interconnection and Application to the Batch Zero StudyAgee Springer\, Director\, Grid Interconnections\, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)\n\n\n\nFlexible Service Connection for Distribution Assets and Expectations for Flexible Transmission InterconnectionsAmir Sajadi\, Principal Engineer\, Grid Research\, Innovation\, and Development\, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)\n\n\n\nIntegrating Load Flexibility into Resource AdequacyAnna Lafoyiannis\, Program Lead\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) (Canada)\n\n\n\nFlexible Connections – Learnings from Distribution InitiativesCody Davis\, Associate Technical Director\, Grid Modernization\, Electric Power Engineers (EPE)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2I: Planning for Flexible InterconnectionsSession Chair: Carlo Brancucci\, CEO\, encoordHow should flexible large load interconnections be studied in transmission planning\, resource adequacy\, and forecasting? \n\n\n\n\nBringing Data Center Flexibility into Resource Adequacy PlanningAaron Schwartz\, Senior Engineer\, PowerGEM\n\n\n\nAccelerating Interconnection of Large Loads co-located with Generation FacilitiesAniruddh Mohan\, Energy Associate\, The Brattle Group\n\n\n\nFlexible Interconnection Studies – An Integrated Planning ProcessWallace Kenyon\, Chief Product Officer\, encoord\n\n\n\nIntegrating Flexible Large Loads in Planning and OperationsAhmed Rashwan\, Vice President\, Transmission Planning and Operations\, Utilities\, Electric Power Engineers (EPE)\n\n\n\nAdvancing Flexible Interconnections at PG&E: T-Flex\, SPEED\, and Other Solution PathwaysJon Stallman\, Chief\, Strategic Projects and Programs\, Commercial Growth Organization\, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 3I: Operations for Flexible InterconnectionsSession Chair: Beth Garza\, Senior Fellow\, R-Street InstituteWhat does it take to operate flexible large load interconnections in practice\, including controls\, telemetry\, participation models\, market and operating rules\, and performance assurance? \n\n\n\n\nLarge-Load Flexibility in SPP: From Market Design to Real-Time OperationsYasser Bahbaz\, Sr. Director Operations Support\, Southwest Power Pool (SPP)\n\n\n\nERCOT’s Operational Approach to Managing Large Loads under State Reliability RequirementsLuke Butler\, Manager\, Resource Forecasting and Analysis\, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)\n\n\n\nGrid-Aware\, Compute-Aware Flexibility: Operating Large Loads as Reliable Grid ResourcesGabe Tabak \, Head of Energy Policy\, Verrus\n\n\n\nEmerald AI/National Grid:Demonstrating Compute Flexibility for Large-Load InterconnectionsMichael Panfil\, Head of Legal & Policy\, Emerald AI\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 4I: Regulatory and Tariff Considerations for Flexible InterconnectionsSession Chair: Mark Dyson\, Managing Director\, Electricity\, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) \n\n\n\nHow can tariffs support flexible interconnections? Do we need regulatory changes to support flexible interconnections? \n\n\n\n\nTariff Design to Enable Large Load FlexibilityMiles Farmer\, Partner\, Roselle\n\n\n\nTyler Norris\, Head of Market Innovation\, Advanced Energy\, Google\n\n\n\nLeslie Henry-Sermons\, Rate/Financial Analyst\, Colorado Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate\n\n\n\nFlexible Interconnections for Large Loads: Regulatory and Tariff ConsiderationsLong Lam\, Managing Energy Associate\, The Brattle Group
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/flexible-interconnections-for-large-loads-workshop/
CATEGORIES:ESIG Workshops
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SUMMARY:Advanced Grid Solutions Workshop
DESCRIPTION:see all session recordings on youtube \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1A: Grid Transformation — Technologies That Can Meet Changing Energy NeedsSession Chair: Jake Gentle\, Senior Technical Manager\, Distributed Energy Systems\, Idaho National Laboratory (INL)Location: Crystal B/C \n\n\n\nThe opening session will start broader with some key organizations sharing their roadmaps to using innovative solutions\, how they are looking at the whole suite of tools available now and in the future\, and how they get them adopted by their company and their stakeholders. \n\n\n\n\nERCOT’s Grid Research\, Innovation and Transformation RoadmapPrashant Kansal\, Director of Grid Transformation\, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)\n\n\n\nFrom Pilots to Implementation: APS Use of Advanced TechnologiesJay Hastings\, Executive Program Lead\, Arizona Public Service\n\n\n\nU.S. DOE Efforts to Accelerate Grid Innovations to ImpactKerry Cheung\, Director\, Applied Grid Transformation\, U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity\n\n\n\nAdvanced Technologies Operating Across the WestDede Subakti\, Vice President of System Operations\, California Independent System Operator (CAISO)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2A: AI: Overview and Trust Fireside ChatSession Chair: Liz Cook\, Vice President of Technical Strategy\, Association of Illuminating Companies (AEIC)This two-part session will include a brief overview from a few presenters sharing how various AI solutions work and how they apply within their organizations. Following the presentations\, a panel of tool providers and ISO’s/Utilities will talk about trust in AI and if AI standards are beneficial. \n\n\n\n\nFrom Generative to Agentic: AI Transforming Power Systems Planning and OperationsXing Wang\, Global Leader\, Grid Modernization\, AWS Energy and Utilities\, Amazon Web Services\n\n\n\nControl Room of the Future: AI Meets Digital TwinSeong Choi\, Engineering Lead\, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)\n\n\n\n\nPanel session on Building Trust in AI in Power Applications: \n\n\n\n\nRyan Patton\, Lead Reliability Coordinator\, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)\n\n\n\nDede Subatki\, Vice President of System Operations\, California ISO (CAISO)\n\n\n\nYang Weng\, Associate Professor\, School of Electrical\, Computer and Energy Engineering\, Arizona State University\n\n\n\nMohammad Gharaibeh\, Manager of AI & DIgital Transformation\, Cleco\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 3A: Planning and Operating Frameworks for Advanced Transmission TechnologiesSession Chair: Madeliene Balchan\, Program Manager\, GridLab \n\n\n\nThe session will be focused on any frameworks that companies have put together on how GETs are considered in planning or in operations. \n\n\n\n\nDeveloping a Framework and Guidebook for Assessing ATTs at XcelRajarshi Roychowdury\, Manager\, Transmission Planning\, Xcel Energy\n\n\n\nAdvancing Transmission Planning with GETs: Practical Methodologies and ToolsAlberto del Rosso\, Area Manager\, Grid Operation & Planning\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)\n\n\n\nPlanning with ATTs and State Law Compliance: Early Developments and Lessons LearnedZach Zimmerman\, Director of Research and Policy\, Grid Strategies\n\n\n\nFrom Conventional Planning to GET-Enabled Studies: Key Implementation ChallengesMatt Mazhari\, Director\, Transmission Planning\, Electric Power Engineers (EPE)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 4A: What is the Next Set of Advanced Grid Solutions?Session Chair: Kory Hedman\, Director\, PSERC; Professor\, Arizona State University \n\n\n\nThis panel will include the new technologies coming down the pike from researchers and academic institutions\, including both software and hardware. \n\n\n\n\nUsing AI to Speed Up Traditional Power System Optimization ProblemsKyri Baker\, Associate Professor\, University of Colorado\n\n\n\nAdvanced in Grid Foundation ModelsHendrik Hamann\, Chief Scientist\, Brookhaven National Laboratory\n\n\n\nCommercial Stochastic Modeling Software to Assess Operational Risk in Power SystemsJesse Angrist\, Modeling Engineer\, Loudon Energy Analytics / Princeton University\n\n\n\nPotential for Quantum Computing Applied to Power System ApplicationsHongyu Wu\, Associate Professor\, Kansas State University
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/advanced-grid-solutions-workshop/
CATEGORIES:ESIG Workshops
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SUMMARY:Large Load Modeling\, Testing and Interconnection Requirements Workshop 
DESCRIPTION:Joint with National Laboratory of the Rockies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nview session recordings on youtube \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Session: Setting the Scene – Growing Loads\, Why This MattersSession Chair: Beibei (BeiLi) Li\, Manager of Strategic Assessment\, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)Power systems around the world are experiencing growing interest for large load interconnection. This session will set the scene and cover the importance of modeling\, performance requirements and ongoing U.S. DOE initiatives in this area. \n\n\n\n\nIntegrating Data Centers and Grid Technologies At ScaleMurali Baggu\, Laboratory Program Manager – Grid Integration\, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)\n\n\n\nThe Challenges of Ensuring Grid Reliability in the Era of Large Computational LoadsEric Meier\, Supervisor of Planning Model Administration\, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)\n\n\n\nESIG Large Load Task Force: Overview and RecommendationsJulia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIG\n\n\n\nDeveloper Perspective: Challenges with Modeling Requirements and ValidationKhundmir Syed\, Director\, Power and Grid Strategy\, Diode Ventures\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2L: Large Load Modeling – PSPD and EMTSession Chair: Ashok Sunder Rajan\, Principal Technologist\, ZeroNode \n\n\n\nLarge load PSPD and EMT modeling is of paramount importance for the reliable integration of large loads. This session will cover perspectives from labs\, transmission owners/operators\, and OEMs/developers on large load modeling. \n\n\n\n\nData Center Power Systems: EMT Modeling for Evaluating Converter-Driven Stability Problems and OscillationsShahil Shah\, Principal Engineer\, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)\n\n\n\nUsing EMT Modeling to Understand Data Center Fault Response and Impacts to Electromechanical GenerationBrett Ross\, Electrical Engineer\, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)\n\n\n\nGeneric Phasor-model Development for Data CentersJin Tan\, Principal Engineer\, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)\n\n\n\nModeling Needs for Bulk System Planning Studies and State-of-the-Art ModelsParag Mitra\, Senior Principal Technical Leader\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)\n\n\n\nData Center Modeling to Support Large Load Interconnection RequirementsRahul AnilKumar\, Vice President\, Integrated System Planning at Danovo Energy Solutions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 3L: Hardware Testing / Model Quality Assessment and ValidationSession Chair: Jing Wang\, Principal Engineer\, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) \n\n\n\nWhile the industry heavily relies on simulation studies for grid reliability assessments\, it is important to understand what is being done to test equipment capabilities for large load facilities as well as explore emerging requirements for large load model validation. \n\n\n\n\nFingrid’s Perspective on Data Center Modelling Requirements and Model QualityPauli Partinen\, Manager\, Grid Models\, Fingrid (virtual)\n\n\n\nData Center Power Systems: Megawatt-Scale Hardware Testing for Evaluating Grid-Side and Load-Side PerformanceShahil Shah\, Principal Engineer\, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) and Robb Wallen\, Senior Engineer\, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)\n\n\n\nHardware in the Loop Testing for Data Centers with Energy Storage for AI Load Smoothing and Onsite GeneratorsArman Ghasaei\, CTO\, EdgeTune Power\n\n\n\nLarge Load Interconnection Process: Current and Future Large Load Modeling RequirementsSun Wook Kang\, Senior Manager of Grid Planning\, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)\n\n\n\nEMT Testing of Large Load Power Fluctuation MitigationKasun Samarawickrama\, Power System Studies Engineer\, Electranix\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 4L: Emerging Performance Requirements for Large LoadsSession Chair: Andy Hoke\, Principal Engineer\, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)Industry is rapidly developing performance requirements for large loads. What are the reliability criteria that the requirements are based on? What capabilities of the equipment are needed to comply with emerging requirements? This session will offer perspectives from large load developers\, OEMs\, and ISOs/utilities performance requirements for large loads. \n\n\n\n\nNERC Large Load Action PlanHasala Dharmawardena\, Senior Engineer\, Power System Modeling Studies\, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)\n\n\n\nEmerging Performance Requirements from Utility PerspectiveDoug Fuller\, Transmission Planning Supervisor\, Southern Company (virtual)\n\n\n\nNow you tell us…Scott Heath\, Principal Engineer\, Microsoft\n\n\n\nMaking Data Centers Grid FriendlyFlemming Johansen\, Senior Principal Architect\, Schneider Electric (virtual)\n\n\n\nEnabling Large Load Interconnection Today: At-scale Validated Performance under Extreme ScenariosMike Simpson\, SVP of R&D\, On.Energy
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/large-load-modeling-testing-and-interconnection-requirements-workshop/
CATEGORIES:ESIG Workshops
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SUMMARY:Forecasting and Meteorology in Power Systems Workshop
DESCRIPTION:see all session recordings on youtube \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Plenary: Latest Advancements in Renewables ForecastingSession Chair: Justin Sharp\, Senior Technical Leader\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)The opening session will share some of the  major updates from both weather prediction source data and individual forecast providers with a focus on how both meteorology and AI are working together to ultimately produce the forecasts that are used by system operators and renewable suppliers. \n\n\n\n\nUpdate on NOAA’s High Resolution Rapid Refresh Forecasting ModelDave Turner\, Senior Scientist\, NOAA Global Systems Laboratory\n\n\n\nBlending Observations\, Physical Models\, and AI and Machine Learning Techniques to Produce Accurate Weather ModelsSue Haupt\, Senior Scientist\, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)\n\n\n\nAI for Operational Forecast ProductionLars Rohwer\, Senior Meteorologist\, Energy & Meteo Systems (Germany)\n\n\n\nUsing Ensemble AI Models to Better Predict Ramping EventsCraig Collier\, Chief Meteorologist\, Head of Operations\, Energy Forecasting Solutions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2F: Damage Prediction from Extreme Weather EventsSession Chair: Erik Smith\, Technical Leader\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) \n\n\n\nExtreme weather such as ice storms\, hurricanes\, and other events can damage grid infrastructure. How do we predict these events and the damage that they may inflict? \n\n\n\n\nConnecting Climate to Weather Extremes to Damages: Lessons from Large Power Transformers to the Utility-ScaleAdam Schlosser\, Deputy Director and Senior Research Scientist\, MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy\n\n\n\nNumerical Weather Prediction Skill in Predicting Damaging Extreme Compound Weather EventsJeff Freedman\, Senior Research Faculty\, Atmospheric Sciences Research Center\, University at Albany\, State University of New York\n\n\n\nPower Outage Prediction and Grid Resilience: Scaling from Utility-Specific Forecasts to Regional and National ModelsDiego Cerrai\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering\, University of Connecticut\n\n\n\nMachine Learning and Outage Prediction Modeling at PG&EScott Strenfel\, Senior Director\, Meteorology Operations and Fire Science\, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 3F: Emerging Issues in Solar ForecastingSession Chair: Sue Haupt\, Senior Scientist\, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)This session examines emerging issues that can affect solar output including smoke\, hail\, snow\, storms\, and solar droughts. \n\n\n\n\nSpecific Applications of Near-Term (0 to 48 hours ahead) Probabilistic ForecastingThomas Haley\, Lead Data Scientist\, Clean Power Research\n\n\n\nBigger\, Fewer\, and Farther North: How Climate Change is Redrawing the Solar Hail Risk MapDaran Rife\, Principal Scientist\, Energy Systems\, DNV\n\n\n\nExtreme Event Solar Forecasting – Wildfires\, Storms\, SnowPeter Zadow\, Senior Meteorologist\, Energy & Meteo Systems (Germany)\n\n\n\nProbabilistic Forecasting of Winter Weather Impacts on Solar Power ProductionLeigh Munchak\, Senior Meteorological Data Engineer\, Vaisala\n\n\n\nDunkelflaute and Solar Drought Potential in North AmericaJared Lee\, Scientist\, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 4F: Wildfire Risk and PSPS ForecastingSession Chair: Alison Silverstein\, Consultant\, Alison Silverstein Consulting \n\n\n\nDry and drought conditions combined with high winds can lead to wildfire risk. How do we forecast for high wildfire risk and potential public safety power shutoff events? \n\n\n\n\nPredicting Risk\, Preventing Impact: Fire Potential & PSPS Forecasting at PG&EScott Strenfel\, Senior Director\, Meteorology Operations and Fire Science\, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)\n\n\n\nXcel Energy Wildfire Forecasting and ToolsZach Tolby\, Director of Wildfire Meteorology & Fire Science\, Xcel Energy\n\n\n\nFederal Wildfire ResearchNick Dawson\, Project Scientist\, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)\n\n\n\nData-Driven Analysis of Wildfire Drivers Across Past and Future ConditionsGrant Buster\, Data Scientist\, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 5F: Probabilistic Applications by OperatorsSession Chair: Nitika Mago\, Director\, Electric Grid Operations\, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) \n\n\n\nThis session will share some of the key new and evolving applications by utilities and system operators in how they use probabilistic forecasts in their operational procedures\, and potentially include discussion of how long-term probabilistic forecasts may be  used in planning processes as well. \n\n\n\n\nOperationalizing Uncertainty through MISO’s Uncertainty PlatformMatt Campbell\, Manager\, Operations Risk Assessment\, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)\n\n\n\nProbabilistic Applications in New England OperationsJaren Lutenegger\, Director\, Operational Performance\, Training and Integration\, Independent System Operator New England (ISO-NE)\n\n\n\nCommunicating Forecast Uncertainty in Actionable WaysMatt Cote\, Director of Forecasting\, UL Solutions\n\n\n\nDeveloping Probabilistic Renewable Generation Forecasts for IPPsKarin Gerbi\, Director of Product\, Amperon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 6F: Large Load Operational Forecasting & FlexibilitySession Chair: David Larson\, Senior Data Scientist\, Tapestry \n\n\n\nLarge loads can ramp up and down quickly and can oscillate. How do grid operators forecast for large load behavior? \n\n\n\n\nLarge Load Forecasting for Operational Outage SchedulingShiuli Subhra Ghosh\, Engineer\, Dominion\n\n\n\nPredicting the Unpredictable: Forecasting Flexible Large Loads in ERCOTSienna Shi\, Operations Engineer\, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)\n\n\n\nEmerging Large Loads in CAISO: Bridging Market Design\, Operations\, and Data RequirementsAmber Motley\, Director\, Short Term Forecasting\, California Independent System Operator (CAISO)\n\n\n\nFlexible Loads: From Interconnection Commitments to Grid OperationsGabe Tabak\, Head of Energy Policy\, Verrus
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/forecasting-and-meteorology-in-power-systems-workshop/
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SUMMARY:ESIG Interconnection Short Course
DESCRIPTION:Join ESIG from June 15 – 17\, 2026 in Portland\, OR for the next Interconnection Short Course\, hosted by the Bonneville Power Administration.  \n\n\n\nThis three-day in-person training is intended to enhance the knowledge and ability of the current workforce through coursework focused on best practices for performing the study work necessary to interconnect inverter-based resources to the bulk power system reliably. Training participants will learn practical methods and best practices that can be leveraged into enhanced study practices across the industry. These training modules will focus on the expected day-to-day needs of engineers performing interconnection studies\, model quality tests\, or inverter-based resource model and simulation work as well as managing study practices within their organization. \n\n\n\n**PLEASE NOTE: WiFi will not be available in the meeting rooms. Please plan accordingly! \n\n\n\n\nregister for interconnection short course\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterconnection Studies Short Course – Agenda\n\n\n\n* Specific topics and agenda order my change. Click the down arrows next to the dates to see the agendas.\n\n\n\nDay 1: Monday\, June 15\n8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Check-in and Breakfast \n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Course IntroductionIntroduce the course; course logistics; present key takeaways; introduce grid transformation \n\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Power System FundamentalsPerformance indicators of a reliable grid9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Break \n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Power System Fundamentals grid reliability in normal operations; grid reliability in abnormal conditions \n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Changes to Power System Fundamentals with High IBR PenetrationDifferences between synchronous and IBR; Changes in grid performance due to increased IBR penetration \n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Break \n\n\n\n3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Need for Enhanced and IBR-Specific Essential Reliability ServicesAdapting essential reliability services to the new paradigm; Linking services to new grid performance needs \n\n\n\n\nDay 2: Tuesday\, June 16\n8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Breakfast \n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Review of Day 1Review key points of day 1; clarifying questions answered \n\n\n\n8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Detailed Discussion of Essential Reliability Service NeedsDiscussing root causes of performance changes and what services are needed \n\n\n\n9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Break \n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Introduction to Navigating the New ParadigmSoft changes to stakeholder makeup; overview of current regulatory makeup and technical challenges \n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Planning a High IBR GridOverview of new planning needs; Implementing new ERS; Necessary study types; When to use different simulation domains and simulation introduction (high level) \n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.IBR Plant Characteristics and Necessary DataHow are IBR constructed; What data is necessary to model; Efficient spot checks and best practices for mitigating suspect data \n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Break \n\n\n\n3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Modeling IBRModel types; Simulation domain types; Type testing and model benchmarking \n\n\n\n\nDay 3: Wednesday\, June 17\n8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Breakfast \n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Review of Day 2Review key points of day 2; clarifying questions answered \n\n\n\n8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Model Quality Assessment and Design EvaluationPerforming MQA; tests to run and why \n\n\n\n9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Break \n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Application of Best Practices to Study ProcessesPerforming studies with best practices in mind; what studies to perform at what time \n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Analyzing Study Results and Mitigating Non-Conforming BehaviorsAnalyzing study results; working with stakeholders to mitigate deficiencies \n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Capturing Operational Performance DataWhat to measure\, what resolution\, storage time\, etc. \n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Break \n\n\n\n3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Event Analysis and Model ValidationHow to validate IBR plant model based on event data \n\n\n\n4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Summary and ClosingKey messages from previous three days \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccommodations\n\n\n\nESIG has a special room rate of $179/night at The Porter Portland\, Curio Collection by Hilton\, 1355 S W 2nd Avenue\, Portland\, about a two-minute walk to the meeting.  Reserve your room using the button below\, or by calling Toll-Free Number: 1-800-HILTONS\, and asking for the ESIG Training Group room block. Group code: 91C \n\n\n\nPlease NOTE: The rates will show as $185 (they include the 3% booking fee\, or Portland Tourism Fee).  This is a mandatory fee that Hilton used to show as a tax\, but it is separated out now.  Rest assured\, when they reserve their room and view rate details\, they will see the rate is $179 + taxes/fees. \n\n\n\n\nRESERVE YOUR ROOM
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/interconnection-short-course/
LOCATION:US General Service Administration\, 1220 SW Third Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Integrating Economic and Reliability Models for Power Systems Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:see session recordings on youtube \n\n\n\n\nWorkshop OpeningWhat’s Broken\, What’s Getting Better\, and What Might Not Really Matter: A Perspective on Power Systems ModelingPaul Denholm\, Senior Research Fellow\, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1M: Weather-to-Grid LinkagesSession Chair: Justin Sharp\, Senior Technical Leader\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) \n\n\n\nWeather-related factors–such as resource availability\, demand profiles\, and outages–are increasingly influential to grid planning. How are such factors considered in current planning models that need to consider both economics and reliability? \n\n\n\n\nEnhancing Weather-Informed Transmission Planning: Weather-to-Grid Linkages at EPRICaroline Draxl\, Principal Technical Leader\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)\n\n\n\nEnhancing Weather-Informed Transmission Planning: Augmenting Workflows with Multiple Hazardous EventsNeal Mann\, Principal Energy Systems Engineer\, Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)\n\n\n\nBuilding the Load Forecasting Foundation for a Structurally Uncertain GridIlya Chernyakhovskiy\, Group Manager\, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)\n\n\n\nLeveraging Weather Datasets for Resource Planning in IndiaPriya Sreedharen\, Senior Program Director\, GridLab\n\n\n\nLoad\, Weather\, and Renewables in Probabilistic ModelingRyan Kelley\, Manager of Resource Adequacy Planning\, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2M: Geospatial Techniques in Grid PlanningSession Chair: Anthony Lopez\, Senior Manager\, NextEra Energy \n\n\n\nEnergy development is fundamentally a geospatial challenge. Optimizing the power system portfolio requires understanding how resource availability\, transmission corridors\, permitting constraints\, land use\, and load growth interact across the grid. This panel explores how geospatial science is transforming the way utilities and developers plan\, site\, and deploy energy infrastructure. \n\n\n\n\nGeospatial Data in Capacity Expansion Planning: Grounding Inputs\, Communicating ResultsGreg Schivley\, Senior Software Engineer\, Princeton University\n\n\n\nFrom Least-cost to Low-conflict: Using Geospatial Analysis to Improve Clean Energy PlanningGrace Wu\, Assistant Professor\, Environmental Studies Program\, UC Santa Barbara\n\n\n\nAccessing\, Interpreting\, and Applying Credible and Reliable Information for Renewable Energy SitingKeith Benes\, Senior Advisor\, Co-Founder\, Siting Resource Center\n\n\n\nApplying Geospatial Asset Data to Grid PlanningStephanie Corey\, Director\, Geospatial Asset Data\, Xcel Energy\n\n\n\nApplying Frontier AI to Planning and PermittingHannes Boehning\, CEO\, Blumen Systems (virtual)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 3M: Linkages and Data Translations between Economic ModelsSession Chair: Bethany Frew\, Group Manager\, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)Today’s resource options\, including thermal plants\, weather-dependent resources\, energy-limited storage\, and advanced transmission\, have diverse operational characteristics and contributions to reliability. How do economic models–capacity expansion\, production cost\, and resource adequacy–represent these variations and how can they be used jointly to inform an economically optimal but resource adequate system? \n\n\n\n\nInteroperability Between Models: The Next Bottleneck in Energy PlanningHazem Abdel-Khalek\, Co-Founder and Head of Tools & Data\, OET\n\n\n\nWorkflows for Developing Reliable Least-cost Expansion PlansNorm Richardson\, VP\, Modeling\, Yes Energy\n\n\n\nHow to Simulate Variability and Deliverability in High-Fidelity ModelsRuss Philbrick\, CEO/CTO\, Polaris System Optimizations\n\n\n\nUsing ELCC Surfaces in Long-term Planning ModelsTarek Ibrahim\, Head of Advanced Analytics\, Energy Exemplar\n\n\n\nMulti-model Linkage to Assess Power System Reliability Against Unforeseen Weather FuturesVincent Carag\, Researcher\, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 4M: Integrating Economic and Reliability ModelingSession Chair: Carlo Brancucci\, CEO\, encoord \n\n\n\nPower flow modeling and stability analysis are needed to more-comprehensively assess system reliability but the development of the system portfolios and conditions require use of economic models (e.g.\, production cost). What are the state of art methods for efficiently linking economic and reliability models to enable examination of multiple snapshots and perform detailed nodal analyses? \n\n\n\n\nERCOT Integrated Reliability and Economic Analysis ToolPriya Ramasubbu\, Lead Planning Engineer\, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and Bishnu Bhattarai\, Grid Transformation Lead\, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)\n\n\n\nDriving Needs and Challenges to Integrating Economic and Reliability ModelingJacob Johnson\, Transmission Planning Engineer\, Xcel Energy\n\n\n\nIntegrated Reliability and Economic Modeling for Transmission Across Large Regions: A Space OdysseyJarrad Wright\, Researcher\, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)\n\n\n\nAC Convergence for Future Interconnect Wide Planning Cases: PNNL’s Experience with WECC and C-PAGEEran Schweitzer\, Electrical Engineer\, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/integrating-economic-and-reliability-models-for-power-systems-planning-workshop/
CATEGORIES:ESIG Workshops
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SUMMARY:2026 Summer Workshops: Forecasting\, Grid Solutions\, and Large Loads
DESCRIPTION:2026 Summer Workshops\n\n\n\nIntegrating Economic and Reliability Models for Power Systems Planning WorkshopMonday\, June 15 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nPower systems planning has always required linking tools that weren’t designed to work together—and the stakes are higher than ever. This one-day workshop tackles the questions practitioners are actively working through: What weather data belongs in your planning models\, and how do you incorporate it? How do you link resource adequacy\, production cost simulation\, and capacity expansion modeling? How do you bridge economic and reliability analysis? And what advanced geospatial techniques are actually being used to reflect transmission network and siting realities? A focused day for model users and developers\, utility planners\, and researchers who need to go beyond the surface. \n\n\n\nIntegrating Economic and Reliability Models for Power Systems Planning Workshop materials\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nForecasting and Meteorology in Power Systems WorkshopMonday\, June 15\, 1:00 p.m. – Tuesday\, June 16\, 5:15 p.m.\n\n\n\nDecades ago\, it was about forecasting load. Twenty years ago\, we started forecasting wind. Ten years ago\, solar. Now we are forecasting for wildfires\, extreme weather\, and public safety power shutoffs—and tomorrow we will be forecasting for large load operations. This workshop brings together the meteorologists\, grid operators\, and developers who are advancing what’s possible\, with sessions covering AI and machine learning in forecasting models\, extreme event and damage prediction\, probabilistic forecast applications\, wildfire risk\, and the emerging challenge of forecasting flexible large load behavior. If your work depends on knowing what the grid is about to face\, you’ll want to be in this room. \n\n\n\nforecasting and meteorology in power systems workshop materials \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLarge Load Modeling\, Testing and Interconnection Requirements Workshop (joint with the National Laboratory of the Rockies) Tuesday\, June 16 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe rapid growth of large dynamic digital loads is creating real-time reliability\, modeling\, and interconnection challenges that ISOs\, RTOs\, utilities\, and NERC are actively working to address—developing performance and modeling requirements\, and establishing the model validation standards those requirements depend on.. This one-day hybrid workshop brings together industry stakeholders to tackle the technical questions at the center of that work: how to model large loads accurately for phasor domain and EMT impact studies\, how to validate those models to the fidelity required for reliability assessments\, and how interconnection requirements are being shaped to ensure large loads don’t create adverse system impacts. The workshop will also share key findings from the DOE-funded project Foundational Studies and Technical Solutions for Large Dynamic Digital Loads to ground the broader industry discussion in current research. \n\n\n\nLarge Load Modeling\, Testing and Interconnection Requirements Workshop materials \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvanced Grid Solutions WorkshopWednesday\, June 17 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nThe industry is under growing pressure to expand grid capability faster\, more flexibly\, and at lower cost than traditional solutions alone can provide. Utilities and ISOs are now working through the hard practical questions: how to build roadmaps for advanced grid solutions and decide which tools to prioritize\, how to move from pilots to actual adoption at scale\, and where AI can improve planning and operations versus where more caution is still warranted. This workshop brings together transmission planners\, operations and system studies staff\, technology providers\, and researchers for a focused day on evaluation\, trust\, implementation\, and what the industry needs to do next. \n\n\n\nAdvanced Grid Solutions Workshop materials\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlexible Interconnections for Large Loads WorkshopWednesday\, June 17 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.\n\n\n\nLarge-load connection requests are growing quickly\, and in many cases the fastest path to service may depend on some form of flexible interconnection rather than waiting for fully firm transmission solutions. Utilities\, ISOs/RTOs\, developers\, and regulators are all actively working through how these arrangements should be studied\, operated\, and governed. This workshop draws on experience with flexible interconnections for DERs and generators to ask what large-load interconnections can learn from those cases\, and then goes further: how flexible large-load interconnections should be treated in planning and resource adequacy studies\, what controls and telemetry are needed to make flexible service credible\, what market rules need to change\, and how tariffs and regulatory frameworks will need to evolve for flexible interconnections to scale. \n\n\n\nFlexible Interconnections for Large Loads Workshop materials\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Sponsors
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/2026-summer-workshops/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Denver – Downtown Convention Center\, 1420 Stout St.\, Denver\, CO\, 80202
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Evaluating Extreme Energy Adequacy Risk Using REST
DESCRIPTION:Download the Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJinye Zhao\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker: Jinye Zhao\, Technical Manager\, ISO New England \n\n\n\nModerator: Erik Ela\, Director of System Operation and Electricity Markets\, ESIG \n\n\n\nAbout the Webinar:  As the New England power system increasingly depends on renewable and energy-limited resources\, assessing reliability during extreme conditions has become critically important. ISO New England has introduced the Regional Energy Shortfall Threshold (REST)\, the first metric in the United States designed specifically to measure energy adequacy under extremes. REST offers a transparent\, probabilistic standard for evaluating the likelihood and severity of tail-end energy shortfall risks that traditional metrics cannot capture. This presentation will provide an overview of the REST framework and highlight the Probabilistic Energy Adequacy Tool (PEAT)\, the analytical engine used to quantify the metric. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker: Jinye Zhao is a Technical Manager in the Advanced Technology Solutions Department at ISO New England. She leads projects involving multidisciplinary teams\, applying advanced analytics to address complex challenges in power systems. With more than 15 years of experience in the energy industry\, she has extensive expertise in risk management\, market design and the integration of emerging technologies. Jinye has played a key role in developing the Regional Energy Shortfall Threshold (REST) and Probabilistic Energy Adequacy Tool (PEAT)\, advancing New England’s capability to assess energy adequacy under extreme conditions. Jinye holds a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics and actively collaborates with academic and industry partners. She is committed to using innovative approaches to help power systems adapt to a rapidly evolving energy landscape. \n\n\n\nThe Q&A for this session will be facilitated on Slido. Click here to submit your questions. \n\n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-evaluating-extreme-energy-adequacy-risk-using-rest/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:i2X FIRST Season 3 Meeting 1: Deep Dive NERC PRC-029 Implementation Updates
DESCRIPTION:june 4 first meeting presentations \n\n\njune 4 first q&a responses \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark your calendar and join us for the first i2X FIRST Season 3 meeting on Thursday\, June 4 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET. This session will discuss experience and practices pertaining to IBR plant ride-through design evaluations and NERC PRC-029-1 implementation. The standard’s effective date is 10/1/2026\, so this discussion will focus on practical implementation strategies ahead of the compliance deadline. The discussion will also focus on learnings regarding the need for hardware-based exemptions. The session will also discuss updates from Project 2025-05 following FERC Order 909. \n\n\n\nMEETING AGENDA \n\n\n\n\nMeeting Introduction:  Julia Matevosyan\, ESIG\n\n\n\nProject 2025-05 Ride-Through Revisions: Eugen Starschich\, Siemens Energy\n\n\n\nHow PRC-029-01 Compliance Can Be Assessed Using IEEE 2800.2 Tools: Jens Boemer\, EPRI\n\n\n\nImplementation Guidance for PRC-029-01:  Tim Taylor\, SEIA and Ryan Quint\, Elevate Energy Consulting\n\n\n\nDeveloper / Generator Owner Perspective on Challenges and Solutions with PRC-029 Compliance Assessment: Katie Iversen\, AES  \n\n\n\nAudience Q&A and Structured Discussion\n\n\n\n\n\nregister for june 4 meeting
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/i2x-first-season-3-meeting-1-deep-dive-prc-029-implementation-process-updates/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T160000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Integrating Large Loads into Wholesale Electricity Markets & Balancing Operations: Recommendations from the ESIG Large Loads Task Force
DESCRIPTION:Download the Presentation \n\n\n\nWatch the Recording \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: Beth Garza\, Senior Fellow\, R Street Institute; Erik Ela\, Director of System Operation and Electricity Markets\, ESIG \n\n\n\nAbout the Webinar: The United States and other regions are witnessing rapid growth of large loads including GW-size data centers. Many regions are also evolving their wholesale electricity markets\, by introducing new products\, expanding offerings and technology participation models\, and growing geographically. Large loads\, which can be configured to have flexibility and/or with co-located supply\, require efficient and reliable integration into these wholesale market designs. Due to possible impacts from large unanticipated large load losses or ramps\, balancing operation must also prepare to meet these new conditions through changes to or new products and standards. The ESIG Large Loads Task Force Markets and Operations Project Team examined these issues over the last 12 months\, bringing in experts\, following closely the stakeholder initiatives at RTOs/ISOs and FERC\, and fostering dialogue across a diverse set of stakeholders involved in the task force. The group developed twenty recommendations for consideration. These explored (1) the ideal participation model for both inflexible and flexible large loads and how short-term operational forecasts can benefit reliability\, (2) assessing impact of different large load configurations\, particularly those that co-locate and share the same meter as similar sized generation resources\, on different grid services to quantify their appropriate allocation of those grid service costs\, (3) designing capacity markets that adequately capture large load characteristics and meet resource adequacy requirements efficiently\, and (4) explore the ways in which reserve and balancing functions must adapt to maintain system frequency and area control error with the potential volatility and unanticipated loss of large load facilities. This webcast will share the main findings of this workstream of the task force including the major recommendations for market operators\, balancing authorities\, and other decision makers to consider in their region. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers: Beth Garza is a senior fellow with R Street’s Energy & Environmental Policy Team. Prior to joining R Street\, Beth served as the director of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas Independent Market Monitor from 2014 through 2019 after serving as the deputy director since 2008. In this role\, she was responsible for monitoring market participant activity\, evaluating wholesale market operations and recommending improvements to the wholesale market design. Over the course of her 35-year career in the electric utility industry\, Beth has held a variety of leadership roles in generation and transmission planning\, system operations\, regulatory affairs and market design for both regulated and competitive entities. Her previous employers include NextEra and Austin Energy. Beth is a graduate of the University of Missouri and is a registered professional engineer in the State of Texas. \n\n\n\nErik Ela\, ESIG’s Director of System Operation and Electricity Markets\, has worked across the power industry for 20 years\, specializing in electricity market design and operations\, renewable energy and emerging technology integration\, bulk power system operations\, essential reliability services\, resource planning\, and electricity policy. Prior to joining ESIG\, Ela was a Program Manager with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Additionally\, he worked for several years with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as a senior research engineer and before that for the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO). \n\n\n\nThe Q&A for this webinar will be facilitated on Slido. Submit your questions here.  \n\n\n\nregister for webinar
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-integrating-large-loads-into-wholesale-electricity-markets-balancing-operations-recommendations-from-the-esig-large-loads-task-force/
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SUMMARY:i2X STITCH Introduction Meeting
DESCRIPTION:may 26 stitch meeting materials\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nESIG in collaboration with Berkeley Lab\, is facilitating Studies\, Tools and Interconnection Consistency and Harmonization Meetings (STITCH) as part of the DOE’s Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) initiative.  The i2X STITCH initiative is intended to explore interconnection studies across the US and identify ways where harmonization and automations can help improve the speed and reliability of new generation resource interconnections. The effort will consist of a sequence of collaboration meetings with industry stakeholders and subject matter experts to dive into each region and explore their practices\, which will serve as a reference for a technical report on this topic that will lay out areas for harmonization improvements. \n\n\n\nThe format of the meetings will include presentations followed by structured discussions around differences and harmonization opportunities. Presenters will be asked to cover a similar set of topics to ensure they cover interconnection process milestones\, study methods and assumptions\, pre-interconnection and study tools and automations\, etc. \n\n\n\nKICK-OFF MEETING AGENDA \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to i2x STITCH: Will Gorman\, LBNL\n\n\n\nLBNL Queued Up – Relevant Trends: Joe Rand\, LBNL\n\n\n\nDeveloper Perspective on Interconnection Studies and Tools: Ajay Pappu\, Invenergy\n\n\n\nInterconnection Studies Whitepaper – Introduction: Sirisha Tanneeru\, Elevate Energy Consulting\n\n\n\nAudience Q&A and Discussion
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/i2x-stitch-introduction-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Study of the Protection Improvements for a Weak Grid Area with High Inverter-Based Resources
DESCRIPTION:Download the Presentation \n\n\n\nWatch the Recording \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: Jing Wang\, Principal Engineer\, National Laboratory of the Rockies; Yaswanth Nag Velaga\, Senior Research Engineer\, National Laboratory of the Rockies \n\n\n\nModerator: Julia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIG \n\n\n\nAbout the Webinar: The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) collaborates with Florida Power & Light (FPL) and GE to investigate power system stability and protection reliability challenges in a weak-grid region with high penetration of inverter-based resources (IBRs). This presentation will primarily focus on the protection aspects of the study. We will share key insights from this real-world project\, including best practices for developing high-fidelity fault study models\, establishing a controller-hardware-in-the-loop (CHIL) platform for testing physical relays\, identifying system-level protection challenges\, and designing enhanced protection schemes to address those issues.Through this discussion\, the audience will gain practical understanding of protection studies in IBR-dominated systems\, the emerging challenges associated with reduced fault current and altered transient behavior\, and effective mitigation strategies. In particular\, we will highlight the critical importance of IBR compliance with IEEE 2800-2022 to ensure dependable and secure protection relay operation in modern transmission systems. \n\n\n\nThe full study report can be found here https://docs.nlr.gov/docs/fy26osti/98333.pdf \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers: Jing Wang is a Principal Engineer in the Energy System Control and Optimization Group within PSEC. She earned her Ph.D. in electrical engineering from RWTH Aachen University in 2015. Between 2015 and 2017\, she served as a lead power system engineer at GE Grid Solutions in Stafford\, UK\, where she spearheaded multiple microgrid automation and HVDC system validation projects. At NLR\, she leads several multi-million-dollar projects\, delivering significant industry impact. Her research focuses on power electronics control of inverter-based resources (IBRs)\, power system protection\, the co-design of IBR control and power system protection\, and hardware-in-the-loop. \n\n\n\nYaswanth Nag Velaga is a senior research engineer in the Power Systems Engineering Center at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)\, where he focuses on modeling\, control\, and experimental validation of inverter-based resources—including photovoltaic and battery inverters—as well as controller-hardware-in-the-loop (CHIL) studies for system protection and advanced grid integration.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-study-of-the-protection-improvements-for-a-weak-grid-area-with-high-inverter-based-resources/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Resource Adequacy in the 2030s in Great Britain
DESCRIPTION:Download the Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: Mohit Joshi\, Senior Analyst at National Energy System Operator; Lisa Flatley\, Senior Analyst at National Energy System Operator; Tim Price\, Senior Analyst at National Energy System Operator \n\n\n\nModerator: James Okullo\, Director of System Planning\, ESIG \n\n\n\nWebinar Abstract: Decarbonizing the power system in Great Britain over the next decade is essential to meet the country’s legally binding obligations on climate change. This means the future decarbonized power system in Great Britain will be very different\, with a large share of weather-dependent renewables and supported by higher levels of flexible resources such as storage\, interconnection and demand-side flexibility. A study was published by the National Energy System Operator (NESO) in July 2025 to understand potential risks to resource adequacy in the future\, so that actions can be taken ahead of time to give confidence that future consumers can continue to benefit from reliable energy supplies. This webinar will explore the details of the modeling approach adopted for this study and key messages covering the role of weather patterns\, energy storage\, demand side flexibility\, interconnection and adequacy metrics. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers: Mohit Joshi is a senior analyst in the net zero adequacy modelling team at National Energy System Operator (NESO)\, UK. He joined NESO in 2023 where his role focusses on delivering long term resource adequacy assessment for Great Britain and provide recommendations to ensure security of supply in 2030s & beyond. He has over 15 years of experience in energy industry in areas such as power system operation & analysis\, electricity markets and its modelling\, long term planning and resource adequacy. Prior to joining NESO\, Mohit worked at National Renewable Energy Lab\, USA and National Load Despatch Centre in India. \n\n\n\nLisa Flatley is a senior analyst in the Net Zero Modelling Adequacy team at National Energy System Operator (NESO). Her role focuses on resource adequacy assessments and making recommendations for Great Britain in the 2030s. Prior to joining NESO\, Lisa was a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Warwick\, focusing on the mathematics and economics of long-duration energy storage. \n\n\n\nTim Price is a senior analyst in the Net Zero Modeling Adequacy team at National Energy System Operator (NESO). He mainly focuses on processes to set up\, run and analyze adequacy models. He has a masters in Physics from the University of Manchester and experience as a technical lead and creating coding infrastructures for particle accelerators.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-resource-adequacy-in-the-2030s-in-great-britain/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Grid-Forming Control for Power System Oscillation Damping: Insights from Angle Stability before the Iberian Blackout of 2025
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Lijun Cai\n\n\n\nDownload the Presentation \n\n\n\nWatch the Recording \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker: Dr. Lijun Cai\, Professor and Chair of Electrical Power Systems\, University of Rostock \n\n\n\nModerator: Debbie Lew\, Executive Director\, ESIG \n\n\n\nWebinar Abstract: The rapid growth of inverter-based renewable generation is fundamentally changing power system dynamics and creating new challenges for system stability and secure operation. On April 28\, 2025\, the Spanish and Portuguese power systems were disconnected from continental Europe\, providing a critical real-world case for examining these challenges.This work combines system-level disturbance analysis with control-oriented studies to assess the role of grid-forming (GFM) renewable generation in providing effective damping to the system oscillations. The analysis of the Iberian power system prior to the blackout reveals increasing local and inter-area oscillations\, rising tie-line stress\, and reduced damping margins. In addition\, the generation performance following the blackout is investigated to evaluate system behavior under stressed and recovery conditions.Complementary studies on virtual synchronous generator (VSG) control demonstrate that GFM-controls actively participate in the oscillations and can provide stabilizing effects comparable to\, or even exceeding\, those of conventional synchronous generators\, particularly when traditional power system stabilizers (PSS) are unavailable.The results indicate that GFM control can serve as a practical and scalable stability resource for future power systems. For utilities\, the findings support integrating GFM-based damping services into grid codes\, operational planning\, and dynamic security assessment. Furthermore\, coordinated deployment of GFM control\, damping-oriented controller tuning\, and enhanced blackstart and restoration strategies are identified as key measures to ensure secure and resilient operation of future renewable-dominated power systems. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker: Since 2018\, Dr. Lijun Cai has been a Professor and Chair of Electrical Power Systems at the University of Rostock\, Germany. His current research interests include large-scale power system stability analysis and control\, renewable energy integration\, HVDC system design (LCC and VSC)\, and large-scale energy storage technologies. \n\n\n\nThe Q&A for this session will be hosted on Slido. Click here to submit you questions.  \n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-grid-forming-control-for-power-system-oscillation-damping-insights-from-angle-stability-before-the-iberian-blackout-of-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Assessing Capacity Accreditation Choice on Resource Mix Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Genevieve de Mijolla\n\n\n\nDownload the Presentation \n\n\n\nWatch the Recording \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker: Genevieve de Mijolla\, Technical Leader\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) \n\n\n\nModerator: James Okullo\, Director of System Planning\, ESIG \n\n\n\nAbout the Webinar: A variety of capacity accreditation methods are used in power system planning\, but the implications of choosing one approach over another for capacity expansion decisions are not always well understood. This webinar explores how different approaches to accrediting wind capacity influence planning outcomes\, using an iterative workflow that links capacity expansion and resource adequacy modeling. By comparing several capacity accreditation methods\, the discussion highlights how methodological choices can lead to meaningfully different capacity values and investment signals. The analysis also illustrates why system-wide wind capacity values can overlook important spatial and temporal adequacy considerations\, and how closer alignment between planning and adequacy assessments\, such as through regional capacity values\, can improve decision-making. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker: Genevieve de Mijolla is a Technical Leader at EPRI where she leads the Resource Adequacy Assessments project set. She joined EPRI in 2021\, and has since contributed to a number of projects\, most notably to EPRI’s “Resource Adequacy for a Decarbonized Future” initiative. She is also the chair of the IEEE Resource Adequacy Working Group. Prior to joining EPRI\, she worked for GE Energy Consulting on production cost modeling and renewable integration projects. She holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. \n\n\n\nQ&A for the webinar will be hosted on Slido. Click here to submit your questions. \n\n\n\nregister
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-assessing-capacity-accreditation-choice-on-resource-mix-outcomes/
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring O&M Users Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Spring O&M\, Generation Owners and Developer Users Group Meeting  will be held at the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. \n\n\n\nMembers of the ESIG O&M Users Group are invited to attend the 2026 Spring O&M Users Group Meeting. New this year: the new Developer Track will be focused on challenges associated with interconnection studies\, performance standards for IBRs\, and emerging best practices for ensuring reliable grid integration. \n\n\n\nThe meeting will feature a plenary session\, manufacturer-specific roundtables and tech talks. The roundtables provide the opportunity for frank and open discussion among users who share their information\, knowledge and experience. As a reminder\, participation in the roundtables is limited to employees of ESIG member organizations that own\, develop\, operate\, or maintain wind generation or solar equipment. The new Developer Track is also open to consultants that are ESIG members and actively working with generator developers\, owners and operators. \n\n\n\nEXPLORE AGENDA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Plenary: Strategic Operations\n\n\n\nHold on to your spreadsheets – the Spring 2026 plenary session will dive into best practices and lessons learned related to strategic operations of wind farms. Speakers will cover tradeoffs between centralizing procedures and enabling regional autonomy\, approaches to technician training and retention programs\, and strategies for building operational resilience in today’s market. After the presentations\, the audience will have an opportunity to ask questions and share their own insights. Don’t miss this engaging discussion about how to keep your teams (and turbines) spinning in sync. \n\n\n\nNew in Spring 2026: Parallel Track for Generation Owners and Developers\n\n\n\nESIG is launching a new parallel track within the O&M Users Group focused on convening asset owners and developers to discuss their experience and navigate challenges associated with interconnection studies\, performance standards and requirements\, inverter-based resource (IBR) performance\, and emerging best practices for ensuring reliable grid integration. \n\n\n\nBuilding on ESIG’s extensive experience in this area\, this track will help generator owners and developers navigate evolving IBR performance requirements such as IEEE 2800\, the IEEE 2800.2 verification and testing practices\, upcoming NERC standards (such as PRC-029) aligned with FERC Order 901 and other regional interconnection requirements. Participants will gain insight into the most current expectations for IBR capabilities\, performance verification\, and conformity assessment—areas where many stakeholders are now seeking practical guidance and clarity. This track will also draw from ESIG’s recent training course on interconnection study best practices\, model quality assessments\, and inverter-based resource simulation fundamentals. Click here to explore the materials from ESIG’s Interconnection Studies Short Course. \n\n\n\nDuring ESIG’s Spring O&M Users Group Meeting\,  we will host two days of discussion sessions focused on the real day-to-day challenges faced by engineers and asset owners\, offering practical methods that can be applied directly to ongoing projects. Most importantly\, this new O&M track is designed as a trusted\, practitioner-friendly space where generator owners and developers can openly share experiences\, challenges\, and lessons learned across the interconnection and commissioning lifecycle. The goal is to elevate collective understanding\, accelerate adoption of new standards\, and strengthen the industry’s ability to reliably integrate modern generation resources. \n\n\n\nDevelopers: Please spread the word and encourage your consultants to attend as well!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccommodations\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Spring O&M Users Group Meeting will be held at the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. \n\n\n\nThe special ESIG room rate is $249/night. The deadline to make your reservation is March 9\, 2026. We highly encourage you to book your room as soon as possible; if your plans change\, you can cancel your reservation within 48 hours of your arrival date with no penalty. Click here to book your room. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to our sponsors!
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/2026-spring-om-users-group-meeting/
LOCATION:The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 East Pershing Road\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Evaluation of a Holistic Planning Framework – Reconciling Siloed Study Processes
DESCRIPTION:Download the Presentation \n\n\n\nWatch the Recording \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: Ahmed Rashwan\, Vice President of Transmission Planning and Operations at Electric Power Engineers and Carter Lassetter\, Director\, Transmission Planning and Operations\, Utilities at Electric Power Engineers \n\n\n\nAbout the Webinar: Across regional transmission organizations\, transmission planning and interconnection studies are typically conducted through distinct and parallel processes\, including long-term transmission planning studies and generator interconnection impact studies\, each designed around specific objectives\, assumptions\, and timelines. While individually rigorous\, these siloed approaches can produce materially different conclusions regarding future system needs\, reliability risks\, and upgrade priorities. \n\n\n\nTo explore this divergence\, a proxy analysis was performed taking into consideration the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) proposed Consolidated Planning Process (CPP) framework\, jointly evaluating long-term planning drivers alongside planned generation additions and forecasted load growth under a more integrated mechanism. The results demonstrate that evaluating these drivers within a unified process can lead to different perspectives on identified transmission needs compared to assessments performed within compartmentalized study frameworks. By comparing outcomes across approaches\, we highlight how aligning assumptions and timelines across planning and interconnection studies can provide additional clarity into more effective and optimized solutions. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers: Ahmed Rashwan\, P.E.\, P.Eng.  is the Vice President of Transmission Planning and Operations at Electric Power Engineers where he leads transmission analysis consulting\, automation product development and advisory services supporting ISOs/RTOs\, vertically integrated utilities\, investor-owned utilities\, municipalities\, co-operatives and transmission developers. He has 20 years of progressive industry experience\, including 15 years at the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator\, most notably in operations engineering and planning\, transmission planning and interconnection\, and market design and implementation.  Ahmed is the Professional Engineers Ontario Certificate of Authorization holder for EPE. He is also a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Idaho.  \n\n\n\nCarter Lassetter is the Director\, Transmission Planning and Operations\, Utilities at Electric Power Engineers and has 10 years of experience in power systems engineering\, leading a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality technical studies for clients across the industry. He emphasizes strong project execution through clear communication and consistent quality standards\, helping ensure predictable and well-aligned outcomes. Carter works closely with clients to proactively assess system needs\, identify emerging risks\, and align study approaches with evolving industry trends\, regulatory requirements\, and grid challenges. His background in power system modeling\, stability analysis\, and economic studies informs his leadership\, enabling practical\, forward-looking solutions. \n\n\n\nRegistration Cost: FREE \n\n\n\nModerator: James Okullo\, Director of System Planning\, ESIG \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. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-evaluation-of-a-holistic-planning-framework-reconciling-siloed-study-processes/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:DOE i2X FIRST Grid-Forming Inverter Hybrid Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As inverter-based resources become a dominant share of new generation\, grid-forming (GFM) inverter technologies are emerging as one of the key tools to support stability of power systems with high shares of inverter-based resources. To advance understanding and practical deployment experience\, ESIG supports the U.S. Department of Energy’s Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) Forum for the Implementation of Reliability Standards (FIRST)\, in hosting a one-day hybrid workshop focused on grid-forming inverters during the ESIG Spring Technical Workshop in Tucson. \n\n\n\nThis hybrid workshop will bring together system operators\, utilities\, researchers\, technology providers\, and developers to explore the current state of grid-forming technology\, performance specifications and real-world applications. \n\n\n\nThe workshop agenda will begin with a concise educational tutorial covering GFM fundamentals\, including how GFM controls differ from grid-following (GFL) approaches\, what capabilities they offer\, and where current limitations remain. The workshop will then shift to panel discussions and presentations examining: \n\n\n\n\nWhy and where grid-forming is being required by some ISOs and utilities\, and why others have taken more cautious approaches\n\n\n\nStudy methodologies\, monitoring considerations\, and operational implications that inform GFM adoption decisions\n\n\n\nEmerging grid-forming requirements and standards\, including regional implementations and ongoing joint IEEE/IEC efforts\n\n\n\nReal-world project experience from utilities\, developers\, OEMs\, and planners implementing grid-forming inverters in the field\n\n\n\n\nThe workshop is intended for participants seeking a practical\, systems-oriented view of grid-forming inverters\, grounded in current experience and forward-looking collaboration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.In-person Registration and BreakfastLocation: Kiva Patio \n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.DOE i2X FIRST Grid-Forming Inverter Workshop IntroductionLocation: Kiva B \n\n\n\nIntroduction and Session 1 Session Recording \n\n\n\n\nWorkshop IntroductionJulia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIG\n\n\n\nU.S. DOE i2x Next StepsCynthia Bothwell\, Boston Government Services\, contractor to DOE \n\n\n\n\n8:15 a.m. -9:45 a.m.Session 1 – Basics of Grid-Forming Inverter-Based ResourcesLocation: Kiva B \n\n\n\nWhat is a grid-forming (GFM) inverter-based resource (IBR); how it is different from state-of-the-art grid following (GFL) IBRs; what GFM control exists; what are capabilities and limitations of GFM IBRs. \n\n\n\n\nGFM Tutorial Part 1Andrew Isaacs\, Vice President\, Electranix (Canada)\n\n\n\nGFM Tutorial Part 2Deepak Ramasubramanian\, Principal Technical Leader\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)\n\n\n\n\n9:45 a.m. -10:15 a.m.BreakLocation: Kiva Patio \n\n\n\n10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Session 2 – System Needs for Grid Forming CapabilitiesSession Chair: Alex Shattuck\, Director of Grid Transformation\, ESIG \n\n\n\nSession 2 Recording \n\n\n\nWhat prompts system operators to consider grid forming technology; what studies are carried to out identify if GFM is needed\, where and how much is needed; what other considerations are necessary when determining the need for GFM requirements; what are other options that could be considered; have system operators looked at fully utilizing GFL IBR capabilities as per IEEE 2800-2022\, how can system operators monitor and verify that GFM capabilities are indeed provided? \n\n\n\n\nWeiqing Jiang\, Principal Engineer\, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)\n\n\n\nMostafa Sedighizadeh\, Lead Engineer\, Policy Planning and Research\, Southwest Power Pool (SPP)\n\n\n\nScott Anderson\, Director Operational Readiness\, Salt River Project (SRP)\n\n\n\nBin Wang\, Lead R&D Engineer\, ISO-NE\n\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.LunchLocation: Kiva Patio \n\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Session 3 – Grid Forming RequirementsSession Chair: Julia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIG \n\n\n\nSession 3 Recording \n\n\n\nIncreasingly\, in the areas with high shares of IBRs and that have a determined need for GFM capabilities\, system operators are coming up with requirements for GFM IBRs. What do these requirements entail\, how are they formulated\, do they apply to specific technologies or all IBRs and why\, how is conformity with these requirements going to be evaluated? \n\n\n\n\nGFM Requirements at HECO\, AEMO\, ERCOT\, MISO\, etc.Andrew Isaacs\, Vice President\, Electranix (Canada)\n\n\n\nUNIFI GFM RequirementsDominic Gross\, Associate Professor\, University of Madison-Wisconsin\n\n\n\nFrequency Domain Specifications for Grid-Forming ResourcesShahil Shah\, Principal Engineer\, NLR\n\n\n\nIEEE/IEC New GFM Requirements EffortsAlex Shattuck\, Director of Grid Transformation\, ESIG\n\n\n\nVDE FNN GFM RequirementsRoland Singer\, Head of Group\, Converter based Power Grids\, Fraunhofer-Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Germany)\n\n\n\n\n2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.BreakLocation: Kiva Patio \n\n\n\n3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Session 4 – Global Landscape of Grid Forming ProjectsSession Chair: Julia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIG \n\n\n\nSession 4 Recording \n\n\n\nThere is a growing number of GFM IBRs and other GFM devices being installed around the world\, what are the main drivers; what are main challenges and gaps during interconnection process and after commissioning? \n\n\n\n\nPresentationSarah Walinga\, Sr. Staff Power Controls Engineer\, Megapack Site Controls\, Tesla\n\n\n\nPresentationJayanth Ranganathan Ramamurthy\, AEMO (Australia)\n\n\n\nPresentationLaurence Copson\, Energy Storage Specialist\, US Markets & Policy\, Zenobe\n\n\n\nPresentationLi Yu\, Manager\, Transmission Planning\, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO)\n\n\n\nPresentationBenjamin Braun\, Chief Engineer\, Fluence (Germany)
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/doe-i2x-first-grid-forming-inverter-hybrid-workshop/
LOCATION:Loews Ventana Canyon Resort\, 7000 N Resort Dr\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85750
CATEGORIES:ESIG Workshops
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Technical Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Presentations from our 2026 Spring Technical Workshop can be downloaded below.  \n\n\n\n\nVIEW THE 2026 SPRING TECH YOUTUBE PLAYLIST\n\n\n\n\nAll presentations for the DOE i2X FIRST Grid-Forming Inverter Workshop can be found here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTutorial: Increasing DER Hosting Capacity with Flexible Interconnections and Flow Control\n\n\n\nTutorial Chair: Leo Jiang\, Engineering Fellow\, ESIG \n\n\n\nThis tutorial focuses on two proven\, low-cost advanced grid technologies – flexible interconnections and power-electronics-based flow controllers – that can significantly increase hosting capacity for distributed energy resources (DERs). These can be faster and more cost-effective than traditional grid reinforcements\, by maximizing the utilization of existing network assets\, accelerating DER interconnections\, reducing costs and environmental impacts\, and providing the operational flexibility needed for future grids. While conventional reinforcements remain essential for long-term firm capacity\, advanced technologies can defer or reduce the size of infrastructure upgrades and/or provide a transition while long-term firm capacity is being constructed. The tutorial features innovative solutions and guides participants through the full adoption lifecycle of these advanced applications\, illustrated with real-world utility-scale demonstration projects and key lessons learned. \n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD TUTORIAL PRESENTATION \n\n\n\nVIEW TUTORAIL RECORDING \n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\n\n\nJon Grooters\, Director of the US Market\, EnerNex\n\n\n\nZach Pollock\, Director of Grid Strategy & Emerging Technology\, Xcel Energy\n\n\n\nMike Hanestad\, Principal Power System Engineer and Team Lead\, RLC Engineering\n\n\n\nMark Szewczuk\, Power Systems Engineer\, EnerNex\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction/Opening Remarks\n\n\n\n\nKeynote PresentationMark Rothleder\, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer\, California Independent System Operator (CAISO): \n\n\n\nIndustry OverviewDebbie Lew\, Executive Director\, ESIG\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Plenary: Energy Affordability\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Deborah Reynolds\, Senior Regulatory Policy Specialist\, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) \n\n\n\nWhat are the factors that impact electricity costs today and in the future? How can affordability be managed while maintaining reliability and delivering service to all customers? \n\n\n\n\nFactors Influencing Recent Trends in Retail Electricity PricesGalen Barbose\, Staff Scientist\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) \n\n\n\nThe Energy Wallet: U.S. and State-level Household Energy Expenditures\, Past\, Present\, and FutureGeoff Blanford\, Principal Technical Executive\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) \n\n\n\nAssessment of Energy Affordability in New JerseySanem Sergici\, Principal\, The Brattle Group \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1A: IBR Dominated Systems\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Katie Iversen\, Senior Manager\, Generation Modeling Engineering\, AES \n\n\n\nFoundational assumptions around protection\, voltage control\, and resource capabilities are being redefined in IBR-dominated grids. This session highlights real-world experience and emerging requirements for operating and planning reliable grids with very high inverter penetration. \n\n\n\n\nProtection of Inverter-dominated Transmission Systems: Evaluation for Hawai’i IslandUlrich Müenz\, Principal Key Expert Advanced Control and Optimization\, Siemens \n\n\n\nOverload Requirements for IBRs to Support the Needs of the GridSai Gopal Vennelaganti\, Manager\, Global Power System Lead\, Tesla \n\n\n\nInverters on the EdgeBenjamin Braun\, Principal Engineer – Power Controls\, Fluence (Germany) \n\n\n\nObservations on Voltage Control in the Australian NEM: Potential Impacts on Operations and ForecastingJonathon Dyson\, Executive General Manager\, Services\, AZZO (Australia) \n\n\n\nAll Together – Working as a Team for a Reliable IBR Dominant GridKatie Iversen\, Senior Manager\, Generation Modeling Engineering\, AES\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1B: The Expanding Role of Electricity Markets Across the West\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Steve Beuning\, Consultant (Former Xcel Energy\, Holy Cross Energy\, Guzman Energy) \n\n\n\nAcross the West\, electricity markets have always had a troubled history. However\, in 2026 the launch of the extended Day-Ahead Market is planned\, which is followed by the expansion of the SPP RTO in the Western Interconnection\, its Markets+ option\, and the Western Resource Adequacy Program. Some form of electricity markets will soon be apart of a large majority of the Western Interconnection within the next two years\, a long way from where the West was just 15 years ago. The session will discuss the history and the importance of how far the west has come in embracing electricity markets\, while discussing key challenges such as seams\, GHG pricing\, and other key topics. \n\n\n\n\nChairman Eric Blank\, Commissioner\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nScott Miller\, Executive Director\, Western Power Trading Forum\n\n\n\nCathleen Colbert\, Senior Director of Western Markets Policy\, Vistra\n\n\n\nKelsey Martinez\, Director of Regional Markets & Transmission Strategy\, Public Service Company of New Mexico\n\n\n\nSam Rugel\, Director\, System Control & Reliability\, Tucson Electric Power\n\n\n\nKathleen Staks\, Director\, Western Freedom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2A: Proactive Distribution System Planning\n\n\n\nIntroductionSession Chair: Juliet Homer\, Chief Systems Engineer\, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)  \n\n\n\nWhat emerging approaches and practices are utilities and regulators using to proactively address distribution system load growth\, and how do they manage associated challenges and risks?  \n\n\n\n\nClaritin for the Grid: Preventing Distribution System Congestion with Proactive PlanningHanna Terwilliger\, Analyst Coordinator for Distribution Planning\, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission \n\n\n\nProactive Planning at Con Edison to Support ElectrificationAlexander Buell\, Director of E-Mobility\, Con Edison \n\n\n\nProactive Planning at National GridKyle Brazell\, Senior Engineer\, National Grid \n\n\n\nProactive Planning at Xcel EnergyZach Pollock\, Director of Grid Strategy & Emerging Technology\, Xcel Energy \n\n\n\nProactive Planning\, Equity\, and Affordability in CaliforniaCole Jermyn\, Senior Attorney\, Clean Affordable Power\, Environmental Defense Fund \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2B: Expanding the Grid in the Western U.S.: Planning\, Coordination\, and Delivery\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Jennifer Galaway\, Senior Manager\, Transmission Strategy & Regulation\, Portland General Electric \n\n\n\nThis panel will examine transmission expansion in the Western U.S.\, highlighting successes\, how the landscape is changing\, and where gaps remain. \n\n\n\n\nWestTEC as a Planning Spine for the West: Methods and Findings from the 10-Year PlanKeegan Moyer\, Principal\, Energy Strategies \n\n\n\nNorthern Grid Planning in Context: How Regional Processes Differ and Where They Can ConnectBen Hutchins\, Principal Engineer\, Regional Transmission Planning Services\, Western Power Pool (WPP) \n\n\n\nPlanning at Scale: CAISO’s Approach to Long-Term and Regional TransmissionJeff Billinton\, Director\, Transmission Infrastructure Planning\, California Independent System Operator (CAISO)  \n\n\n\nBridging Planning and Development: An Independent Transmission Developer Perspective in the Western U.S. Aaron Stoll\, Director of Transmission Strategy\, Grid United\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 3A: EMT Modeling and Studies\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Dave Mueller\, Vice President of Energy System Studies\, EnerNex \n\n\n\nIn inverter-dominated grids\, EMT simulations are becoming essential for interconnection\, planning\, and operations. This session covers large-scale EMT applications\, model tuning\, NERC guidance\, workforce training needs\, and emerging online EMT-based dynamic security assessment. \n\n\n\n\nEMT Training NeedsAlex Shattuck\, Director of Grid Transformation\, ESIG \n\n\n\nTuning IBR Plant EMT Models for Interconnection RequirementsMariana Kamel\, Principal Consultant\, EnerNex \n\n\n\nNERC EMT Modeling Guidelines\, Resources and Applicable StandardsAung Thant\, Principal Engineer\, Engineering and Security Integration\, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) \n\n\n\nEMT Simulations for Large-Scale Power Grids – NYPA PerspectiveReza Pourramezan\, Manager\,  Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory for Energy (AGILe)\, New York Power Authority \n\n\n\nOnline Dynamic Security Assessment (DSA) Based on EMT simulationsAnton Stepanov\, Research And Development Specialist\, EMTP (Canada) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 3B: FERC Order 2222 on DER Aggregation Participation in Wholesale Markets: Five Years Later\, Has it Lived Up to its Potential?\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Kristin Swenson\, Blue Note Energy \n\n\n\nFive years after FERC issued its landmark Order 2222 to enable DERs to participate in organized wholesale markets through DER aggregators\, few aggregations currently are registered and providing wholesale market services. Some regions have delayed implementation until 2030. The panel will include some of the key parties: ISOs\, distribution utilities\, and aggregators\, to discuss what other reforms are still needed or are still being worked on\, including whether substantial deviation to the original vision FERC had is necessary to lead to greater adoption of DERs participating in wholesale markets. \n\n\n\n\nDemand and Distributed Energy Market Integration at the CAISOAnja Gilbert\, Manager of Demand Flexibility Policy\, California Independent System Operator (CAISO) \n\n\n\nDER Participation at the NYISOMary McColgan\, Distributed Resources Operations Engineer\, New York Independent System Operator \n\n\n\nOrder 2222 and Large Load Flexibility: What They Have in CommonMargarita Patria\, Principal\, Charles River Associates  \n\n\n\nConsiderations for Relevant Electric Retail Authorities and Electric Distribution Companies Regarding FERC Order 2222Saumil Patel\, Technical Advisor Distribution and Planning\, ICF \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 4A: System Strength Metrics and Impedance Scanning Methods\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Shahil Shah\, Principal Engineer\, National Laboratory of the Rockies \n\n\n\nAs traditional short-circuit metrics fall short in IBR-dominated grids\, planners need alternative metrics for system strength. This session explores impedance scanning\, new screening tools\, and new system strength metrics to assess stability risks and guide when EMT studies are truly needed. \n\n\n\n\nFrom SCR to Frequency-Dependent Strength: Using Impedance Scanning to Screen IBR Interactions and Target EMT StudiesBehrooz Bahrani\, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Monash University; Director at GridZync Pty Ltd. (Australia) \n\n\n\nDon’t Panic:  Hitchhiker’s Guide to Short Circuit StrengthMatt Richwine\, Founding Partner\, Telos Energy and Nick Miller\, Principal\, HickoryLedge\n\n\n\nNew Metrics and Tools to Evaluate Need for EMT StudyRachel Bernhardt\, Power Systems Analyst\, Electranix\n\n\n\nRedefining System Strength for the Modern GridBeibei (BeiLi) Li\, Manager of Strategic Assessment\, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) \n\n\n\nReliability and Stability of Large IBR and Large-Load SitesReza Salehi\, Director\, T&D Engineering and Consulting\, RMS Energy (Canada\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 4B: Major Market Reform Experiences from Regions around the World\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Robin Hytowitz\, Electricity Markets and Data Center Program Lead\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) \n\n\n\nWith regards to electricity market design reform\, 2025 was a big year. Major changes to several key electricity market regions occurred around the world. This session will describe some of those major reforms sharing the insights into how they accomplished the major implementation\, working with stakeholders and regulators to accomplish such large-scale changes\, and then describe how the changes have been impacting the markets since their implementation. \n\n\n\n\nMarket Renewal in OntarioDarren Matsugu\, Director of Markets\, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)(Canada) \n\n\n\n\n\nDay-ahead Ancillary ServicesAndrew Withers\, Senior Economist\, Independent System Operator – New England (ISO – NE) \n\n\n\nReal-time Co-optimization Plus BatteriesGord Drake\, Director of Market Design & Analysis\, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) \n\n\n\n15-minute Market Intervals Across Europe in the Wholesales Day-ahead MarketJean Gillain\, Power Market Associate\, N-SIDE (Belgium) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 5A: Oscillation Detection and Analysis\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Sarah Walinga\, Senior Staff Power Controls Engineer\, Tesla \n\n\n\nWith IBRs driving system dynamics\, oscillatory interactions pose a growing reliability risk. The session highlights practical methods for detection\, root-cause analysis\, and mitigation using grid-forming controls\, post-event measurements\, EMT modeling\, and stability frameworks. \n\n\n\n\nGrid Forming Mitigating Weak Grid OscillationsMohammed Nassar\, Staff Power System Engineer\, Americas Power System Lead\, Tesla \n\n\n\nOscillations: A Global Perspective on Behavior and ManagementDuncan Burt\, Chief Strategic Growth Officer\, Reactive Technologies (United Kingdom) \n\n\n\nOscillation Assessment Using Black-Box EMT Models of Inverter-Based DevicesWeiqing Jiang\, Principal Engineer II Strategic Assessments\, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and  Andrew Musgrave\, Engineer II (EIT) Engineering Applications\, Powertech \n\n\n\nA Stability Analysis Framework for Oscillation Analysis and MitigationJing Wang\, Principal Engineer\, National Laboratory of the Rockies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 5B: Integrated Capacity Expansion and Resource Adequacy Methods\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Jon Cook\, Ph.D.\, Senior Principal Analyst\, Salt River Project \n\n\n\nThis session will highlight advances in how modern planning models integrate capacity expansion and resource adequacy\, focusing on new methods\, key tradeoffs\, and lessons from large-scale applications. \n\n\n\n\nIntegrating Capacity Expansion and Resource Adequacy Models: Key ConceptsGenna de Mijolla\, Technical Leader\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) \n\n\n\nIntegrating Investment and Adequacy in Large-Scale Planning Models: The ERAA ExperienceRalph Pfeiffer\, Head of System Development – International Planning Products\, Amprion GmbH (Germany) \n\n\n\nParameterizing Resource Adequacy Need and Capacity Accreditation in Capacity Expansion ModelingArne Olson\, Senior Partner\, Energy and Environmental Economics\, Inc. (E3) \n\n\n\nIncremental Expansion in Modern Planning Models to Maintain Resource Adequacy in Long-Term Generation PlanningKevin Carden\, Chief Product Officer\, PowerGem \n\n\n\nIntegrating Direct Probabilistic Adequacy Constraints in Capacity Expansion OptimizationGord Stephen\, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering\, Imperial College London \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 6A: Advanced Technologies for Distribution Grid Optimization and Resource Integration\n\n\n\nIntroductionSession Chair: Murali Baggu\, Laboratory Program Manager\, National Lab of the Rockies   \n\n\n\nThis panel shared advanced technologies for utility applications in breaking down data silos for distributed resource integration\, implementing DERMS for distributed resource dispatch\, and adopting emerging technologies\, such as dynamic line rating (DLR) and dynamic operating envelope (DOE)\, to optimize grid operations with distributed resources. \n\n\n\n\nHECO’s Experience with High Distributed ResourcesKen Aramaki\, Director for Integrated Grid Planning\, Hawaiian Electric (HECO) \n\n\n\nTurning Constraint Insight into Capacity: Accelerating Interconnection with Advanced Grid AnalyticsAlvina Brieff\, Senior Manager\, Envelio \n\n\n\nCHARGED and Utility Partnerships for Flexible Grid ConnectionShikhar Pandey\, Founder & Managing Partner\, GridCo Group \n\n\n\nImplementing DERMS at PG&EAjit Renjit\, Principal Architect\, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) \n\n\n\nDynamic Operating Envelopes – Experiences from AustraliaProfessor Frederik Geth\, UQ-Springfield City Chair of Energy\, The University of Queensland\, Brisbane (Australia) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 6B: FERC Order 1920: Assessing Benefits of Transmission\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Rachel Levine\, Senior Transmission Policy Analyst\, Niskanen Center \n\n\n\nIssued in 2024\, FERC Order 1920 calls for the assessment of at least seven benefits of transmission. What are the leading methods\, tools\, and processes for estimating these benefits? \n\n\n\n\nBuilding a Common Framework for Order 1920 BenefitsAdria Brooks\, Director of Transmission Planning\, Grid Strategies \n\n\n\nModeling Transmission Benefits Under FERC Order 1920: Methods\, Tools\, and TradeoffsEknath Vittal\, Technical Executive\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) \n\n\n\nImplementing Order 1920 at NYISO: Proposed Processes and Open QuestionsSupriya Tawde\, Manager\, Transmission Integration\, New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) \n\n\n\nApplying Order 1920 in MISO’s Planning FrameworkArmando Figueroa\, Senior Engineer\, Strategic Assessments\, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) \n\n\n\nOrder 1920 Benefit Evaluation in CAISO’s Planning ProcessBiju Gopi\, Senior Manager\, Transmission Interface Coordination\, California Independent System Operator (CAISO) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 7A: Large Loads: Stability Impacts\, Interconnection Requirements\, Modeling Considerations\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Julia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIG \n\n\n\nAs data centers and other large\, power-electronic loads connect at scale\, their dynamic behavior is becoming a material stability and reliability risk. This session examines interconnection requirements\, EMT modeling approaches\, operational readiness\, and interaction risks\, with a focus on practical assessment and mitigation. \n\n\n\n\nConsiderations for EMT Modeling of Data Center LoadsAmin Zamani\, Senior Director of Advanced Technology Integration\, Executive Advisor\, Danovo Energy (fka Quanta) (Canada) \n\n\n\nData Center Modeling\, Colocation\, and Digital Twin Solutions with AI Load Simulator and RTDS-Based HIL TestbedSam Maleki\, Chief Growth Officer\, Data Centers\, EdgeTunePower Inc. (Canada) \n\n\n\nOperational Readiness for Data CentersScott Anderson\, Director – Operational Readiness\, Salt River Project \n\n\n\nLarge Load Reliability Requirements in MISOBeibei Li (BeiLi)\, Manager of Strategic Assessment\, MISO \n\n\n\nUnderstanding Risks to Synchronous Machines Due to Load VariabilityAndrew Isaacs\, Vice President\, Electranix (Canada) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 7B: Integrated Planning\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Angela Long\, Founder & CEO\, Rockcress Consulting \n\n\n\nIntegrated planning (e.g.\, T&D\, G&T) can lead to more efficient solutions for the system as a whole. What processes and methods are being proposed or are being implemented for successful integrated planning? \n\n\n\n\nSurvey of Integrated Planning ProcessesJonathan Surls\, Head of Solutions\, Energy Exemplar \n\n\n\nIntegrated System Planning: A Distribution System PerspectiveJulie Koo\, Principal Planning Analyst\, Distribution Strategy\, Salt River Project (SRP) \n\n\n\nUse of DERs to Serve Bulk System and T&D Operational Needs in APSMichael Dzurak\, Energy Innovation Advisor\, VPP Expansion and Development\, Arizona Public Service (APS) \n\n\n\nDeploying Distributed Batteries for Integrated System CapacityPatrick Dalton\, Director of System Engineering\, Sparkfund \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClosing Plenary: Flexibility from Large Loads\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Margarita Patria\, Principal\, Charles River Associates \n\n\n\nLarge loads can have large integration challenges\, but they can also bring flexibility solutions. What form does this flexibility take\, what value does it have\, and how do we realize it? \n\n\n\n\nFlexible Data Centers: A Faster More Affordable Path to PowerAstrid Atkinson\, CEO & Co-founder\, Camus \n\n\n\nVulcan Test Platform: Demonstrating the Data Center as a Flexible Grid AssetJeff Bladen\, Head of Energy\, Verrus \n\n\n\nA Utility’s Perspective on Large Load Flexibility RequirementsJesse Waters\, Manager\, Balancing Authority Function\, Tucson Electric Power (TEP)\n\n\n\nState-regulated Utility Tariffs and Processes to Enable FlexibilityMiles Farmer\, Partner\, Roselle LLP  \n\n\n\nDeep Flexibility Through Energy Parks with Thermal Energy StorageEric Gimon\, Senior Fellow\, Energy Innovation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Sponsors
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/2026-spring-technical-workshop/
LOCATION:Loews Ventana Canyon Resort\, 7000 N Resort Dr\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85750
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Exploring Modeling Challenges with Wide-Area Energy Assessments
DESCRIPTION:Kevin Carden\, PowerGEM\n\n\n\nDownload the Webinar \n\n\n\nWatch the Webinar Recording \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker: Kevin Carden\, Chief Product Officer\, PowerGEM \n\n\n\nAbout the Webinar: Wide-area energy assessments spanning large interconnected systems such as the Eastern Interconnect present unique and complex modeling challenges. With thousands of generators\, dozens of planning zones\, and intricate market interactions\, analysts must make critical decisions about how to represent such vast systems while maintaining meaningful accuracy. This webinar explores three key challenge areas that modelers face when undertaking assessments at this scale. \n\n\n\nFirst\, we examine data and scale challenges inherent to modeling the Eastern Interconnect. Representing thousands of generating units across dozens of zones demands careful consideration of where data simplifications and assumptions are appropriate — and where they risk undermining results. We discuss strategies for managing this complexity\, including generator aggregation\, zonal representation choices\, and the trade-offs involved in balancing model fidelity with computational tractability. \n\n\n\nSecond\, we turn to market calibration — a critical step in ensuring that simulation outputs reflect real-world system behavior. Key questions include: Do our simulations adequately mimic the behavior of wholesale electricity markets? How do we approximate the friction and coordination challenges that exist between adjacent markets and operating regions? We also address the treatment of emergency support mechanisms across wide areas and how models capture the behavior of large\, price-sensitive or inflexible loads that can significantly influence market outcomes. \n\n\n\nFinally\, we discuss the importance of coordination on data development across the teams and organizations involved in wide-area studies. Consistent assumptions\, shared data standards\, and collaborative workflows are essential to producing credible and defensible results when multiple stakeholders contribute to a single modeling effort. We highlight lessons learned and best practices for aligning inputs and methodologies across participants. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is intended for energy modelers\, planners\, and analysts involved in regional or interconnection-wide studies\, and will offer practical insights for navigating the challenges that arise when the scope of analysis extends well beyond a single market or utility footprint. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker: Kevin Carden is the Chief Product Officer at PowerGEM\, and is responsible for managing the strategic direction of its suite of software tools including SERVM\, DAYZER\, PROBE\, TARA\, and MCAST. Kevin previously founded Astrapé Consulting which developed the SERVM software\, the leading Resource Adequacy tool in North America. Kevin led the Astrapé team for nearly 20 years before its acquisition by PowerGEM in April 2024. He holds a U.S. patent in Generation Reliability Modeling techniques and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Alabama. \n\n\n\nRegistration Cost: FREE \n\n\n\nModerator: James Okullo\, Director of System Planning\, ESIG \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. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-exploring-modeling-challenges-wide-area-energy-assessments/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Electricity Prices and Energy Affordability: Recent Trends and Future Drivers
DESCRIPTION:Download Geoff’s Presentation \n\n\n\nWatch the Recording \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Presentations:Factors Influencing Recent Trends in Retail Electricity Prices in the United StatesRyan Wiser\, Senior Scientist in and Senior Advisor to the Energy Markets and Planning Department\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) \n\n\n\nThe Energy Wallet:  U.S. and State-Level Household Energy Expenditures\, Past\, Present\, and FutureGeoff Blanford\, Principal Technical Executive\, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) \n\n\n\nAbout the Webinar: Across the economy\, access to low-cost energy has been a competitive advantage in the United States. Household energy expenditures\, including electricity and non-electric fuels\, are a key metric for energy affordability. In recent years\, retail electricity prices have risen rapidly in nominal terms\, although real per household energy expenditures have been largely stationary over the past two decades. This webinar will summarize ongoing research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Electric Power Research Institute that seeks to better understand recent retail electricity pricing trends\, drivers of changes in state-level prices\, household energy expenditures\, and impacts of future technological change. Research findings underscore the diverse set of electricity price determinants and potential for electrification and efficiency to drive lower overall energy expenditures\, highlighting the need for continued research to inform effective policy and ensure customer affordability. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers: Ryan Wiser is a Senior Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Ryan helps lead a 60-person department that seeks to inform public and private decision making within the U.S. electricity sector through research on electric system planning\, reliability and regulation. Ryan has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles\, 20 book chapters\, and 400 other conference papers\, magazine articles and research reports. He regularly advises public and private entities on issues related to the power sector. Ryan holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Stanford University and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Energy and Resources from the University of California\, Berkeley. \n\n\n\nDr. Geoffrey J. Blanford is a Principal Technical Executive in EPRI’s Energy Systems and Climate Analysis group\, where he has worked since 2006.    He is an expert on energy-economy modeling and integrated assessment and leads development of energy systems modeling at EPRI.  His current research activities include energy affordability\, end-use electrification\, and economy-wide decarbonization policy.  He was a lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report and serves as co-director of the International Energy Workshop (IEW).  He holds a B.A. in mathematics from Yale University\, a M.S. in operations research from Columbia University\, and a Ph.D. in management science and engineering from Stanford University. \n\n\n\nRegistration Cost: FREE \n\n\n\nModerator: Trieu Mai\, Visiting Fellow\, ESIG \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. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-prices-and-affordability/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Flexibility Up Front: Integrating Large Loads into Resource Adequacy Planning
DESCRIPTION:Watch the webinar \n\n\n\nDownload the presentation \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: Derek Stenclik\, Founding Partner\, Telos Energy; Aaron Schwartz\, Senior Engineer\, Telos Energy \n\n\n\nAbout the Webinar: As the United States faces unprecedented electricity demand growth driven by data centers and industrial electrification\, traditional resource adequacy frameworks are being tested by the scale and speed of these new large loads. This webinar explores a comprehensive framework developed by the Energy Systems Integration Group to improve resource adequacy planning for large loads and how to integrate large-load flexibility—including temporal shifting\, geographic redistribution\, and onsite resources—directly into long-term utility planning and market design. \n\n\n\nAttendees will learn a structured six-step process for integrating large load flexibility up-front in long-term utility planning. This process begins with characterizing diverse load types and improving forecast accuracy\, enabling planners to then quantify the capacity contributions of flexible loads using “demand-side ELCC” methodologies and assess the long-term system benefits of flexibility. By shifting from reactive\, near-term measures like development moratoria to proactive\, upfront flexibility programs\, utilities and grid operators can accelerate interconnection timelines\, reduce the need for costly new firm capacity\, and lower system-wide costs while maintaining grid reliability. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker: Derek Stenclik is a founding partner of Telos Energy and is an industry leader in power grid planning\, operations\, and reliability. He has nearly 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 deregulated power markets\, wind and solar integration\, battery energy storage\, and distributed energy resources. He is passionate about guiding the development  of the future power grid and accelerating renewable energy adoption.  \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nRegistration Cost: FREE \n\n\n\nModerator: James Okullo\, Director of System Planning\, ESIG \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. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-flexibility-up-front-integrating-large-loads-into-resource-adequacy-planning/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Integrating Large Loads: Interconnection\, Performance Requirements\, and Modeling
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \n\n\n\nDownload K. Thomas Presentation \n\n\n\nDownload P. Mitra Presentation \n\n\n\nDownload A. Rashwan Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: Kyle Thomas\, Vice President of Engineering and Compliance Services\, Elevate; Dr. Parag Mitra\, Principal Technical Leader\, Electric Power Research Institute (USA); Ahmed Rashwan\, Vice President of Transmission Planning and Operations\, Electric Power Engineers \n\n\n\nAbout the Webinar: As large\, power-electronics-dominated loads such as data centers\, advanced manufacturing facilities and hydrogen electrolyzers connect at unprecedented scale and speed\, system planners and operators are facing new. This webinar presents the findings and recommendations from three ESIG Large Load Task Force project teams focused on (1) large-load interconnection processes and study practices\, (2) technical performance requirements for large loads\, and (3) modeling approaches needed to accurately assess system impacts across planning and operations time horizons. The webinar will summarize key gaps identified in current practices\, highlight emerging best practices from utilities\, ISOs/RTOs\, and developers\, and discuss practical recommendations to improve study interconnection process\, ensure predictable and reliable load performance\, and enable consistent\, high-quality modeling of modern large loads. This webinar concludes the current LLTF workstreams on these topics and provides actionable insights for stakeholders preparing for continued growth in large-load interconnections. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers: Kyle Thomas is Vice President of Engineering and Compliance Services at Elevate and leads all broad-reaching engineering and compliance activities. His key focuses involve building cross-sector collaboration related to IBR integration and large load integration efforts\, working closely with utilities\, developers. He’s a Virginian through and through and loves long walks on the beach. \n\n\n\nDr. Parag Mitra is a Principal Technical Leader with the Electric Power Research Institute (USA)\, where he leads the research areas of power system modeling and model validation\, probabilistic long term transmission planning\, and integrated strategic system planning. Prior to joining EPRI\, Dr. Mitra served as an executive engineer at Siemens Energy (India) where he was responsible for managing and leading protection as control related projects for the high voltage and extra high voltage transmission systems. Dr. Mitra holds the PhD degree in electrical engineering from Arizona State University (USA) and the BTech degree in electrical engineering from Malviya National Institute of Technology (India). Dr. Mitra is a senior member of IEEE. \n\n\n\nAhmed Rashwan is the Vice President of Transmission Planning and Operations at Electric Power Engineers where he leads transmission analysis consulting\, automation product development and advisory services supporting ISOs/RTOs\, vertically integrated utilities\, investor-owned utilities\, municipalities\, co-operatives and transmission developers. He has 20 years of progressive industry experience\, including 15 years at the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator\, most notably in Market Operations\, Operations Engineering and Planning\, Power System Planning\, and Market Design and Implementation. He’s led enterprise level projects\, introducing dynamic stability limits into real-time operations\, and leading the subject matter expert team designing and implementing the pinnacle Market Renewal Program. \n\n\n\nRegistration Cost: FREE \n\n\n\nModerator: Julia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIG \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. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-integrating-large-loads-interconnection-performance-requirements-and-modeling/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Stress Testing Methods for Evaluating Resilience to Extreme Events: Valuing Interregional Transmission
DESCRIPTION:Ryan Deyoe\n\n\n\nView Webinar Recording \n\n\n\nDownload the Presentation \n\n\n\nDownload Q&A Responses \n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker: Ryan Deyoe\, Senior Analyst\, Telos Energy \n\n\n\nAbout the Webinar: As the electricity grid changes due to load growth\, electrification\, and resource changes in the face of increasingly frequent extreme weather\, high-impact events like winter storms and heat domes highlight the critical need for rigorous system stress testing to ensure a resilient grid. Current planning often underestimates grid resilience by failing to properly account for the availability and value of interregional transmission\, yet interregional transmission and available external resources have helped mitigate some of the most extreme events in recent history\, clearly exhibiting the high resilience value offered by interregional transmission. Recognizing this inherent value is a necessary step to realize coordinated efforts to expand transfer capabilities and enable a more resilient grid. Building on previous work by the ESIG Transmission Resilience Task Force\, this webinar presents a new stress testing framework designed to enable planners to identify and evaluate grid resilience against extreme events and account for the value of interregional transmission. \n\n\n\nThis session will discuss: (1) A standardized four-step process for developing stress tests that utilizes multi-year\, weather-correlated data to identify extreme event scenarios; (2) Techniques for stressing grid risk factors\, including the hourly energy margin approach to dynamically represent external resource availability in an hourly\, chronological\, and correlated fashion; (3) Key findings from a Southwest Power Pool (SPP) case study\, which demonstrated that modeling detailed interregional transfer capability and external resource availability reveals significant resilience benefits during extreme events; and (4) How the stress testing framework supports compliance with regulatory drivers of extreme event modeling and ensures the system is resilient to extreme tail risks. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker: Ryan Deyoe is a Senior Analyst at Telos Energy and has experience in fundamental power market modeling\, resource adequacy and resilience analysis\, and transmission planning. At Telos Energy he has worked on projects ranging from multi-value transmission planning\, wide-area reliability assessments\, clean electricity planning\, long duration energy storage assessments\, and aiding stakeholders during IRP processes\, including providing expert witness testimony. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining Telos Energy\, he worked for PA Consulting in their Energy and Utilities practice where he led their ERCOT modeling effort. There he worked to develop generation supply forecasts\, assessing ERCOT conditions out to 2040 and determining the economic new entry of generation units. Ryan attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison where he earned a BS in Civil Engineering with a focus on engineering for energy sustainability. \n\n\n\nRegistration Cost: FREE \n\n\n\nModerator: James Okullo\, Director of System Planning\, ESIG \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. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/name-of-a-new-event/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar: From Goals to Plans: Improving Rigor\, Transparency\, and Decision-Making in Electricity Plans with Ambitious Policy Targets
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload the Presentation \nFeatured Speaker: Elaine Hart\, Co-Founder and Principal\, Sylvan Energy Analytics \nAbout the Webinar: As 100% clean electricity and net-zero emissions requirements are being adopted in jurisdictions around the world\, electricity system planners and regulators are being asked to answer a new and challenging question: how can we build a reliable\, affordable\, and fully decarbonized power system over the next 15 to 25 years? To explore the complexities of planning for electricity decarbonization\, ESIG created a Clean Electricity Planning Task Force\, convening industry planners and reviewing recent industry planning studies that include 100% clean and net-zero emissions policy requirements. The task force aimed to articulate the unique challenges of planning for completely decarbonized electricity systems\, explore the resource options available to planners to meet these requirements\, and make recommendations for conducting future planning studies. This webinar will walk through the task force’s recommendations for improving rigor\, transparency\, and decision-making in 100% clean electricity planning studies. \nAbout the Speaker: Elaine is a co-founder and principal at Sylvan Energy Analytics and leads the company’s consulting practice. She brings fifteen years of experience in clean energy system planning\, with expertise spanning integrated resource planning\, resource adequacy\, complex resource valuation\, and clean energy policy design and implementation. Elaine has driven innovation in resource planning and decarbonization strategy from within a major investor-owned utility and has advised state agencies\, utilities\, non-profits\, and developers on the challenges and opportunities presented by the transition to cleaner energy systems. She holds a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University and is an alumnus of Harvey Mudd College. \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nModerator: Trieu Mai\, Visiting Fellow\, ESIG \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-from-goals-to-plans/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:ESIG/EPRI/G-PST Webinar: Voluntary IBR Standards Update: Conformity Assessment\, Planned Revisions\, and Emerging GFM Requirements
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \n\n\n\nDownload the Presentation \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: Jens Boemer\, Technical Executive\, EPRI; Alex Shattuck\, Director of Grid Transformation\, ESIG; Andy Hoke\, Principal Engineer\, National Laboratory of the Rockies; Jose D. Cordova\, Ph.D.\, Engineer\, EPRI \n\n\n\nAbout the webinar: Stay ahead in the evolving grid landscape with updates from leading organizations including GPST\, IEEE\, ESIG\, PSERC\, CURENT\, and UNIFI. This session will cover: \n\n\n\n\nGPST Overview: Brief introduction and summary of Pillars 1 & 4\n\n\n\nIEEE Standards Update:\n\nP2800.2 balloting and publication timeline\n\n\n\nP2800/.x PARs progress\n\n\n\n\n\nGlobal Standards Alignment: IEC non-GFM specs and path toward IEC/IEEE Dual-Logo GFM standard with IEEE P2800.1\n\n\n\nUNIFI GFM Specifications V3: Latest developments\n\n\n\nSimulation Insights: UNIFI results on testing GFL and GFM models using IEEE P2800.2 procedures\, featuring EPRI’s 2025 work\n\n\n\n\nAbout the speakers: Jens Boemer\, Ph.D.\, is Technical Executive in the Transmission Operations and Planning group at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). He leads EPRI’s strategic research on integrated transmission & distribution planning and operations\, including projects on the grid integration of renewable and distributed energy resources with a focus on power system stability issues. He obtained a Ph.D. degree from Delft University of Technology\, The Netherlands in 2016\, and prior to that worked for 10 years to help facilitate the German “Energiewende” (energy transition). \n\n\n\nAlex Shattuck\, ESIG’s Director of Grid Transformation\, has worked across the power industry for more than 10 years\, specializing in maintaining bulk power system reliability as inverter-based resource (IBR) penetration increases. Prior to joining ESIG\, Shattuck was a Senior Engineer in Engineering & Security Integration at North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). In his role\, Shattuck provides support to the Reliability Working Group\, as well as other multidisciplinary ESIG task forces. \n\n\n\nAndy Hoke is a principal engineer with expertise in grid integration of power electronics and inverter-based renewable and distributed energy. His work includes advanced inverter controls design\, hardware-in-the-loop testing and model development\, power systems modeling and simulation\, and standards development. He is the chair of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards 1547.1 and P2800.2\, which contain the test and verification procedures to ensure distributed energy resources and inverter-based resources conform to the grid interconnection requirements of IEEE Standards 1547 and P2800\, respectively. He is a registered professional engineer in the State of Colorado. \n\n\n\nJose Cordova\, Ph.D.\, is an Engineer level V working in the Transmission Operations and Planning group at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). He currently carries out research focusing on integrated transmission and distribution planning and operations. His projects include grid integration of grid-following (GFL) and grid-forming (GFM) inverter-based resources (IBRs) and distributed energy resources (DERs) with an emphasis on bulk power system reliability. His areas of expertise include interconnection guidelines\, IBR and DER model verification/validation\, power systems real-time digital simulation (RTDS)\, machine learning\, and solar generation forecasting. His contributions to different industry working groups such as UNIFI Consortium\, IEEE 1547 and IEEE 2800.x focus on standards development and gap analysis for DER and IBR interconnection requirements. He is also a main contributor of the working group Data Centers: Standards Needs Analysis and Recommendations. He has led industry working groups such as the Coordination subgroup of the System Planning Impact of Distributed Energy Resources (SPIDERWG) from NERC. \n\n\n\nThe Q&A session will be hosted on slido\, event code ESIG20. Click here to access slido and submit your questions! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/esig-epri-g-pst-webinar-voluntary-ibr-standards-update-conformity-assessment-planned-revisions-and-emerging-gfm-requirements/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Alliander System Operations - Managing Flexibility
DESCRIPTION:Download the Presentation \n\n\n\nWatch the Recording \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: Mitchel Haeve\, Product Manager\, System Operations\, Alliander; Akhtar Hussain Javed\, Policy Advisor\, Operations\, Alliander; Mark Nigge-Uricher\, Senior Business Developer\, Alliander; Manuel Dakessian\, System Operator\, Alliander \n\n\n\nAbout the Webinar: The energy transition demands smarter\, more adaptive grid operations. This webinar explores Alliander’s approach to Flexibility Management\, a cornerstone for ensuring system safety and optimal capacity utilization in increasingly complex networks. We will introduce the principles behind Grid as a Service (GaaS) and demonstrate how advanced forecasting\, dynamic safety assessments\, and solution fulfillment mechanisms enable real-time congestion management. Participants will gain insights into how Alliander integrates market\, grid\, and customer solutions through automated agents\, creating an agile ecosystem that supports diverse use cases and next-generation grid management. Join us to learn how flexibility unlocks resilience and efficiency in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers:Mitchel Haeve is Product Manager at System Operations. He develops flex products on all voltage levels and applies this knowledge to the GAAS portfolio strategy. With a passion for innovation and scalability\, Mitchel balances grid safety with customer experience to derive the best product portfolio. \n\n\n\nAkhtar Hussain Javed is a Policy Advisor Operations at Alliander with over seven years of experience in the utility sector across Pakistan\, China\, and the Netherlands. His expertise spans power system design\, renewable energy integration\, and grid operations. Alongside his professional work\, Akhtar is finalizing his PhD thesis from Eindhoven University of Technology\, titled Reactive Power Management and Flexibility Aggregation in Distribution Networks. \n\n\n\nMark Nigge-Uricher is a Senior Business Developer at Alliander\, specializing in system operations and flexibility solutions for the energy transition. With prior experience at Bosch.IO in Energy IoT and digital energy management\, Mark brings deep expertise in grid optimization\, forecasting\, and open-source collaboration to international audiences. \n\n\n\nManuel Dakessian is an Energy Expert/System Operator at System Operations. He analyses and manages bottlenecks on all voltage levels throughout the Liander grid by applying technical and flex solutions. Having grid safety and optimal utilization in mind\, he operates the products developed by System Operations and provides learnings to further develop those capabilities. \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. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-alliander-system-operations/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Introducing ESIG International
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \n\n\n\nView Webinar Recording \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: Alejandro Moreno\, Director of International Programs\, ESIG; Debbie Lew\, Executive Director\, ESIG; Charlie Smith\, Principal Consultant\, ESIG \n\n\n\nAbout the Webinar: Join our staff to learn about — and provide input into — ESIG’s new international program. This presentation will discuss our plans to build out the ESIG model for sharing best-in-class technical expertise in Europe\, India\, China and Southeast Asia. Just like in the U.S.\, ESIG International will develop platforms for collaboration\, education and knowledge-sharing so that everyone in the sector has access to the most effective technical solutions and has the confidence to plan and operate their systems as they evolve. The presentation will cover our current plans for convening organizations and identifying the highest technical priorities in each region\, as well as the knowledge-sharing mechanisms and collaborations that will have the greatest impact in each cultural context. We have just begun the initial scoping to identify the initial priorities\, approaches and key partners: now is an ideal time to come hear more about our plans and tell us what you would most like to see. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers: Alejandro Moreno is ESIG’s Director of International Programs. Under his leadership\, ESIG will conduct thorough scoping and gap analyses to evaluate the pace and feasibility of successful organizational implementation in appropriate international regions. Alejandro joins ESIG with nearly 20 years of experience leading national-level energy and grid strategies\, programs and partnerships. Prior to joining ESIG\, Moreno served in leadership roles in the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy division\, most recently as the Acting Assistant Secretary and the Associate Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary. \n\n\n\nDebbie Lew is the Executive Director of ESIG. She has over 30 years of experience in the energy industry with a focus on power system studies. She previously worked at GE Energy Consulting\, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory\, and was seconded to the Hawaiian Electric Company. She is a Fellow of the IEEE and the Past Chair of the IEEE Power & Energy Society’s Renewables System Integration Coordinating Committee. She is a member of the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine Board on Energy and Environmental Systems. She has a PhD in Applied Physics from Stanford University and BS degrees in Electrical Engineering and Physics from MIT. \n\n\n\nCharlie Smith is a member of the IEEE Power and Energy Society; a member of CIGRE\, the International Council on Large Electric Systems; a US representative to the IEA Wind Annex Task 25 on Design and Operation of Power Systems with Large Amounts of Wind Power\, and a Fellow of the IEEE. He is a guest editor for the IEEE Power and Energy magazine\, and a past editor for the IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy. He is a recipient of the IEEE PES Ramakumar Family Renewable Energy Excellence Award\, and currently serves as the Technical Advisor to the US National Committee for IEC SC 8A\, Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Generation. \n\n\n\nHe received his BSME and MS degrees from MIT in 1970. He currently is the Principal Consultant with the Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG). Previously\, he served as President of Electrotek Concepts\, an international power engineering consulting firm. He has 50 years of experience in the electric power industry. \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-esig-international/
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