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SUMMARY:ESIG LLTF Webinar: NextEra Transmission Perspective on Large Load Interconnections
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS A MEMBERS-ONLY WEBINAR** \nWebinar materials can be found here. \nFeatured Speakers: Nihal Mohan\, Director Development\, NextEra Energy Transmission and Sunil Dhakal\, P.E.\, Project Director Development\, NextEra Energy Transmission \nAbout the Webinar: In the past few years\, NextEra Energy Transmission (NEET) has seen a surge in interconnection requests on its  345 kV Lone Star asset located in ERCOT\, spanning multi-gigawatt scales. This presentation shares NEET’s experiences\, outlines the key challenges encountered\, and describes the process and changes implemented to more effectively manage large-load interconnections while maintaining system reliability. \nAbout the Speakers: Nihal Mohan is Director Development at NextEra Energy Transmission\, covering MISO and ERCOT regions with over 14 years of power systems experience. He holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Arizona State University and specializes in transmission planning\, interregional studies\, and advanced power system analysis. Nihal is actively engaged in leading technical organizations including IEEE\, ESIG\, the NATF\, EPRI\, and several NERC-led task forces\, where he contributes to industry standards and best practices development. \nSunil Dhakal\, P.E. is a Project Director Development at NextEra Energy Transmission with over 12 years of electrical power engineering experience and a master’s degree in the field. He currently leads transmission planning initiatives for Lone Star Transmission\, NEET’s 345kV asset portfolio in the ERCOT region. Sunil has deep expertise in transmission planning with specialized knowledge of the ERCOT system\, including steady-state analysis\, dynamic studies\, and comprehensive power system modeling. He manages several large load interconnection studies and actively participates in ERCOT stakeholder processes\, contributing to critical regulatory and planning decisions. \nModerator: Julia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE for ESIG Members \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/lltf-neet-perspective-large-loads/
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SUMMARY:2025 Fall Technical Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Presentations from our 2025 Fall Technical Workshop held in Philadelphia can be downloaded below. \n\n\n\nRecordings of workshop sessions will soon be available on the ESIG YouTube Channel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTutorial: Power System Needs and Services Operating with High Shares of Inverter-Based Resources\n\n\n\nThe tutorial covers the importance of grid reliability services – in particular\, how system needs for services are changing with increasing shares of inverter-based resources (wind\, solar PV and battery storage)\, how their location of delivery can impact system behavior\, and how these needs can be met by a mix of resource technologies\, including emerging grid-forming inverter technology. Topics covered include a framework and demonstration of a method to quantify the need for services while simultaneously accredit resources for their ability to provide services. Such a framework can help system operators and planners to determine if they have enough services to cover the needs at all times. This tutorial also discusses the approaches for procuring services in place today\, and the risks and lost opportunity with insufficient interconnection requirements for new generation resources. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include: \n\n\n\nJulia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIGMatthew Richwine\, Founding Partner\, Telos EnergyDeepak Ramasubramanian\, Principal Technical Leader\, EPRI \n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD TUTORIAL PRESENTATIONS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction/Opening Remarks\n\n\n\nOpening RemarksMark Ahlstrom\, NextEra Energy & ESIG Board of Directors’ President \n\n\n\nKeynoteJason Connell\, VP of Planning\, PJM Interconnection \n\n\n\nIndustry OverviewDebra Lew\, Executive Director\, ESIG \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Plenary Session: Grid Events\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Julia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIG \n\n\n\nWhat happened during recent grid events\, what triggered them\, and what are we learning about system vulnerabilities and response? \n\n\n\nIberian Blackout of April 2025Bruno Gouverneur\, Head of Market & Operations\, ENTSO-E (Belgium) \n\n\n\nChilean Grid Blackout of February 2025: Causes and LessonsVictor Velar Guerrero\, Manager\, Studies and Real-Time Simulation\, Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional (CEN) (Chile) \n\n\n\nGrid Transition and Performance: What Do We See and What Do We Do? Fred Huang\, Director of Operations Support\, ERCOT \n\n\n\nBlackout Prevention – Layers of DefenseDuncan Burt\, Chief Strategic Growth Officer\, Reactive Technologies (UK) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1A: Resources for Firm Capacity Services\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Steve Capanna\, Policy Director\, Crux Alliance \n\n\n\nAs systems plan for increasing clean energy\, what role remains for gas or is clean firm capacity ready to fill the gap? \n\n\n\nThe role of thermal generation in decarbonized electricity systems: learnings from the ESIG Task Force on Planning for 100% Clean ElectricityElaine Hart\, Principal\, Sylvan Energy Analytics \n\n\n\nMeeting the Modern Resource Adequacy Challenges: A Case for Flexible TechnologyJenny Zhao\, Senior Manager\, Market Development\, Wärtsilä North America \n\n\n\nMeeting Growing and Dynamic Energy Demand with an All-of-the-Above StrategyMatt Kalemba\, Vice President\, Integrated Resource Planning\, Duke Energy \n\n\n\nPower System Trends in New York: Clean Firm ResourcesJason Frasier\, Senior Manager\, Transmission Planning\, NYISO \n\n\n\nThe Evolving Role of Thermal and Clean Firm Technologies in Low-emissions Power SystemsMax Schoenfisch\, International Energy Agency (IEA) (virtual presentation) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1B: Managing Increasing Complexity in the Control Room\n\n\n\nSession Chair: John Simonelli\, CEO and Managing Director\, Flashover LLC \n\n\n\nWhat tools and strategies are operators using to manage growing complexity—and where are the biggest gaps? \n\n\n\nUtilizing Operational Experience of HVDC and STATCOM for Future Functional RequirementsRajiv Porwal\, Director\, System Operation\, Grid-India (India) (virtual presentation) \n\n\n\nNew Adaptive Zonal Controllers (NAZA) and Innovative Solutions for System Operations at RTEAlexandre Parisot\, RTE (France) \n\n\n\nGridgeo – a situational awareness tool at ERCOTXiangjun Xu\, Manager\, Grid and Market Solution (GMS) Technology Development – Markets & UI\, ERCOTTejaswi Potluri\, Manager\, Grid and Market Solution (GMS) Technology Development – Grid\, ERCOT \n\n\n\nControl Center of the Future: Challenges and OpportunitiesVikas Singhvi\, Program Manager\, EPRI \n\n\n\nOperational Complexities and Strategic SolutionsJonathan Gravelin\, Senior Manager\, Control Room Operations\, ISO New England \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2A: Expediting Transmission Development\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Rob Gramlich\, Founder and President\, Grid Strategies \n\n\n\nHow can we accelerate transmission planning and construction to keep pace with rapid changes in the resource mix and load growth—and what are we learning from current major initiatives and early efforts to comply with FERC Order 1920? \n\n\n\nOptimizing Energy and Land with TerraGrid and RoutifyAaron Bloom\, Executive Director\, Transmission Fundamentals\, NextEra Energy Resources \n\n\n\nAdvancing Transmission in the MISO RegionJennifer Curran\, Senior Vice President\, Planning and Operations\, MISO \n\n\n\nExpediting Transmission DevelopmentSunny Raheem\, Director\, System Planning\, Southwest Power Pool \n\n\n\nAllison Clements\, Principal\, 804 Advisory \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2B: Grid Operator use of AI and Advanced Methods within Power System Applications\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Laura Walter\, Senior Lead Data Scientist\, PJM \n\n\n\nWhere is AI already delivering value in power system planning and operations—and what’s next? \n\n\n\nBuilding Trust in Large Language Models: A Journey\, Not a Destination: Update from MISOMichael Parran\, Manager Grid R&D\, MISO \n\n\n\nAI in Grid Operations and Planning at ISO-NETongxin Zheng\, Technical Director\, ISO-NE \n\n\n\nAdvanced AI Solution for Critical Power Transmission Reliability and Flexibility in SPPShawn Monroe\, Principal Strategist for AI\, Hitachi Vantara \n\n\n\nAI for Ops and Planning: Early Learnings and R&D ActivitiesAidan Tuohy\, Director\, EPRI \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 3A: Resource Adequacy Assessments for Large Geographic Regions\n\n\n\nWide-Area Resource Adequacy Assessments – Probabilistic Planning for Interconnected Grids – Derek StenclikSession Chair: Derek Stenclik\, Founding Partner\, Telos Energy \n\n\n\nWhat are the best practices for assessing RA over large regions\, and how are they evolving with changing risk and resource profiles? \n\n\n\nWestern Resource Adequacy ProgramSarah Edmonds\, President & CEO\, Western Power Pool \n\n\n\nRA Assessments for Large Geographic RegionsAndrew French\, Commissioner\, Kansas Corporation Commission \n\n\n\nNYISO Resource Adequacy & Capacity Market – External AreasDylan Zhang\, Manager\, Resource Adequacy\, NYISO \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 3B: Modernizing the Interconnection Queue: AI\, Automation\, and Process Reform\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Lauren Campbell\, Director of Policy and Economic Analysis\, Grid Strategies LLC \n\n\n\nHow are interconnection processes being reformed\, and what role can AI play in improving efficiency? \n\n\n\nSPP: GI Backlog\, AI\, Automation and Process ReformJennifer Swierczek\, Manager\, Generator Interconnection\, Southwest Power Pool \n\n\n\nMISO: Accelerating the Interconnection Process with Advanced Software and AutomationRyan Westphal\, Manger\, Generation Interconnection\, MISO \n\n\n\nPJM: Interconnection Queue ProgressDonnie Bielak\, Director\, Interconnection Planning\, PJM Interconnection \n\n\n\nEnergy Resource Interconnection Service (ERIS): A Review of Current Practice and Considerations for its FutureWill Gorman\, Research Scientist\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \n\n\n\nNEER Automating Interconnection StudiesCody Doll\, Director – Transmission Studies\, NextEra Energy Resources \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 4A: Capacity Accreditation\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Emma Nicholson\, Principal\, Charles River Associates \n\n\n\nHow are capacity accreditation methods evolving to reflect the changing resource mix? \n\n\n\nCapacity Accreditation Overview: A “Critical Periods” Reliability FrameworkArne Olson\, Senior Partner\, Energy and Environmental Economics (E3) \n\n\n\nMarginal ELCC Implementation and Lessons Learned in PJMWalter Graf\, Chief Economist\, PJM Interconnection \n\n\n\nMISO’s Upcoming Direct Loss of Load Accreditation ApproachMichael Robinson\, Principal Market Design Advisor\, MISO \n\n\n\nStakeholder Perspectives on Evolving Accreditation Methods used by ISOs for Capacity AuctionsDan Pierpont\, Vice President\, Wholesale Market Policy\, LS Power \n\n\n\nGrant Glazer\, Senior Manager of Regulatory and Market Affairs\, MN8  \n\n\n\nHwikwon Ham\, Commissioner\, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 4B: Integrated Planning with DERs\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Cristin Lyons\, ScottMadden \n\n\n\nHow can customers\, DERs\, and demand flexibility provide transmission and/or distribution system services? \n\n\n\nDER Value for Integrated PlanningJulieta Giraldez\, Director of Integrated Planning\, Electric Power Engineers \n\n\n\nIntegrated Planning at HECOKen Aramaki\, Director of T&D\, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) \n\n\n\nPlanning for DERs and the Benefits of an Integrated ApproachCarlo Brancucci\, CEO\, encoord \n\n\n\nIntegrating DERs into Distribution and Resource PlanningObadiah Bartholomy\, Manager\, Distributed Energy Strategy\, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 5A: Flexibility Solutions in Distribution Systems\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Julieta Giraldez\, Director of Integrated Planning\, Electric Power Engineers \n\n\n\nWhat are the new needs in distribution planning and operations to enable flexibility and grid services from DERs on both transmission and distribution services? \n\n\n\nBeyond Planning: How to Orchestrate the Full Value of DERsPaul George\, DSO Commercial Lead\, Electricity North West (UK)Chris Broadhurst\, Chief Commercial Officer\, Electron \n\n\n\nDecentralized Energy Markets and a Path to DSOs: An EU PerspectiveAlex Papalexopoulos\, President and CEO\, ECCO International \n\n\n\nLessons from the World´s Most Electrified Country: Next Generation Active Distribution Grid Operations in NorwayAugusto Andrade\, Product Management\, Kongsberg Digital (Norway) \n\n\n\nGridShare and the Evolution of Flexibility MarketsUmar Waqas\, Vice President\, Grid Modernization\, GrandBridge Energy (Canada) (virtual presentation) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 5B: GFM Project Examples\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Alyssa Jenkins\, Principal Consultant\, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products\, Inc. \n\n\n\nWhat is the industry learning from real-world deployments of grid-forming inverters? \n\n\n\nGreat Britain Grid-Forming Deployments ExperienceXiayao Zhou\, Engineering Compliance Manager\, National Energy System Operator (NESO)(UK) \n\n\n\nGrid-Forming Requirements and Deployment Plans in the Chilean Power SystemVictor Velar Guerrero\, Manager\, Studies and Real-Time Simulation\, Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional (CEN) (Chile) \n\n\n\nStudy the Control and Protection Improvements for a Weak Grid Area with High IBRsJing Wang\, Researcher III\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) (virtual presentation) \n\n\n\nGFM Resources Performances During HECO Grid EventsLi Yu\, Manager\, Transmission Planning\, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) \n\n\n\nDynamic Properties and Frequency Response of IBR-dominating Power SystemsSlava Maslennikov\, Technical Manager\, ISO New England \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 6A: Finance & Investment\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Abe Silverman\, Assistant Research Scholar\, Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute\, Johns Hopkins University \n\n\n\nWhat investment structures and risk-sharing models are needed to accelerate transmission and clean energy infrastructure? \n\n\n\nLou Schick\, Director of Investments\, Clean Energy Ventures \n\n\n\nFinance and Investment – The Basics of the Capital Stack for Existing and Emerging TechKelli Joseph\, VP\, Electricity Markets and Policy Credit Risk\, Fifth Third Bank \n\n\n\nBryan Long\, Executive Director\, US Power Origination\, JP Morgan \n\n\n\nJacob Mays\, Assistant Professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering\, Cornell University \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 6B: Importance of In-The-Loop Testing for Model Validation\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Reza Pourramezan\, Manager\, Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory for Energy (AGILe)\, New York Power Authority \n\n\n\nWhy is in-the-loop testing and real time simulations critical for accurate model validation of inverter-based devices? \n\n\n\nReal-Time Simulation and HIL Testing: Advancing Power System Innovation and ReliabilityReza Pourramezan\, Manager\, Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory for Energy (AGILe)\, New York Power Authority \n\n\n\nLeveraging Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing to Improve Model Fidelity and AccuracyAditya Ashok\, Director\, Energy Systems Research\, Opal-RT Technologies \n\n\n\nSoftware-in-the-Loop simulation – a must for today’s MMC grid forming convertersBryan Buterbaugh\, Application Engineer\, Hitachi Energy \n\n\n\nAddressing Challenging System Stability and Model Validation while Retaining OEM ConfidentialityLukas Unruh\, Power System Studies Engineer\, Electranix \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 7A: Fireside Chat: Collaborative Approaches to Planning\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Lisa Schwartz\, Senior Policy Researcher and Strategic Advisor\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \n\n\n\nHow can we build more effective\, collaborative planning processes between system operators\, regulators and stakeholders? \n\n\n\nMike Bull\, Deputy Executive Secretary\, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and Jody Londo\, Director of Regulatory & Strategic Analysis\, Xcel Energy \n\n\n\nSchuyler Matteson\, Clean Energy Planning Lead\, New York State Department of Public Service and Jason Frasier\, Senior Manager\, Transmission Planning\, New York ISO \n\n\n\nKen Aramaki\, Director of T&D\, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 7B: Technical Challenges and Solutions with Integration of Large Loads\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Julia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, ESIG \n\n\n\nWhat technical challenges do large\, fast-growing loads present—and how are planners and operators adapting? \n\n\n\nConsiderations for Load Power Variability RequirementsAndrew Isaacs\, Vice President\, Electranix \n\n\n\nImpact of AI Workload and E-Statcom as a Mitigation Measure Sergey Kynev\, Business Development Manager\, Siemens Energy \n\n\n\nUnderstanding LLM-Induced Load Profiles and Grid ComplicationsAmin Zamani\, Senior Director\, Advanced Technology Integration\, Quanta Technology\, LLC \n\n\n\nData Center Power System: Architecture and Modeling ConsiderationsShahil Shah\, Principal Engineer\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) (virtual presentation) \n\n\n\nStability and Operation Considerations for an Off-Grid Data CenterNaresh Acharya\, Technical Director\, GE Vernova Consulting Services \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClosing Plenary: Fireside Chat Session on the Future of Demand Flexibility\n\n\n\nSession Chair: Pearl Donohoo-Vallett\, Technical Advisor\, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) \n\n\n\nShould demand flexibility be treated as supply or demand\, and what mechanisms are needed to scale it responsibly? \n\n\n\nDemand Response Participation in MISOMichael Robinson\, Principal Market Design Advisor\, MISO \n\n\n\nAmber Motley\, Director\, Short Term Forecasting\, CAISO \n\n\n\nTravis Kavulla\, Vice President\, Regulatory Affairs\, NRG Energy \n\n\n\nKaren Onaran\, CEO and President\, Electricity Consumers Resource Council \n\n\n\nSanem Sergici\, Principal\, The Brattle Group
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/2025-fall-technical-workshop/
LOCATION:Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown\, 201 North 17th St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,ESIG Workshops
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SUMMARY:ESIG LLTF Webinar: Datacenter Load Impact on Torsional Vibrations of Turbine-Generators
DESCRIPTION:Watch the Recording \nDownload the Presentation \n\nFeatured Speaker:  Dustin Howard\, Technical Director\, GE Vernova Consulting Services \nAbout the Webinar: The growing prevalence of AI is driving an increase in the scale and quantity of datacenters to support AI-training workloads.  Successful deployment of datacenter loads requires careful coordination with generation resources to maintain the stability and reliability of the power systems to which they’re connected.  A key technical aspect of this coordination is ensuring torsional stability of turbine-generators supplying the datacenter loads\, whether through onsite generation or nearby generation in the transmission network.  Both the rapid power fluctuation characteristic during AI training workloads\, as well as the small-signal characteristics of the load during idle periods\, can compromise the mechanical integrity of the turbine generators if not properly planned and coordinated. \nThis webinar\, targeted to transmission system operators/planners\, datacenter developers\, and generator owners\, will provide a technical overview of datacenter characteristics that may pose torsional vibration risks.  Methodologies for evaluating risk will be described\, as well as potential mitigation options in scenarios identified with elevated risk.  Example simulation results will be shared to support key findings/takeaways. \nAbout the Speaker: Dustin Howard is an electrical engineer specializing in power systems\, power electronics\, controls\, and modeling. For over a decade\, he has worked at GE Vernova Consulting Services\, leading stability studies for inverter-based resources and complex grid interconnections. He has developed turbine-generator torsional vibration protection and mitigation strategies to address interactions with electrical grids and power electronics controls. He supports GE Vernova’s product teams to create effective control solutions and adapt product development for evolving grid requirements. He is a leading contributor in many industry forums including IEEE\, the UNIFI Consortium\, and as Reliability Working Group Chair at ESIG. He has over 20 industry publications and over 30 patents.  Dustin lives in Atlanta\, GA with his wife and two kids where he enjoys playing golf (with more enthusiasm than skill). \nModerator: Julia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE for ESIG Members \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/lltf-webinar-datacenter-load-impact/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Flexible Solar Interconnection Demonstration at Avangrid: Lessons Learned and Advanced Technology Development
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \n\n\n\nDownload Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: Zachary (Zach) Caruso\, Lead Analyst – Programs and Projects in Clean Energy Policy\, Avangrid Networks; Devon MarcAurele\, Supervisor – Interconnections in Integrated System Planning\, Avangrid Networks; Leo Jiang\, Principal Engineer\, Avangrid Networks\n \n\n\n\nWebinar Abstract: Avangrid piloted the flexible solar interconnection (Flex IX) technology in North America with two sites running for 4 years in upstate New York. The cutting-edge Flex IX technology increased the solar hosting capacity from 2.6 MW to 15 MW and avoided ~$3 million cost of grid reinforcement. Lessons learned from these pilot projects showed that solar farms could experience measurable curtailment due to overloading of grid assets in normal grid operation as well as limiting solar generation output during communication outages. As utilities across the U.S. begin adopting the Flex IX technology\, solar developers are seeking solutions to reduce solar curtailment and improve return on investment. This seminar will 1) share the lessons learned from the Flex IX pilot demonstration projects from Avangrid\, 2) present advanced Flex IX technologies\, including dynamic asset rating and improved fail-safe mode control\, to reduce solar curtailment both in normal operations and during communication outages\, and 3) discuss the need of advanced technologies including stability risk assessment and orchestrated smart inverter control for DER integration into weak distribution networks. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers: Zachary (Zach) Caruso is a Lead Analyst – Programs and Projects in Clean Energy Policy for Avangrid Networks which serve nearly 3.3 million customers in the northeastern United States. In this role\, Zach is responsible for leading the development\, planning\, and implementation of multiple DER Management projects supporting Avangrid’s Grid Modernization roadmap across all 4 of Avangrid’s Electric Operating Companies including the Flexible Interconnection Capacity Solution (FICS) REV Demo at New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) in New York. Additional responsibilities include guiding the DER Management strategy at Avangrid’s Electric Operating Companies and leading the adoption of new standards for DER Integration. \n\n\n\nBefore joining Avangrid\, Zach earned a Bachelors and a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with a Focus on Energy and Electricity Systems from Lehigh University. \n\n\n\nDevon MarcAurele is a Supervisor – Interconnections in Integrated System Planning for Avangrid Networks. In this role\, Devon drives change in the Standardized Interconnection Requirements (SIR) that governs DER interconnections in New York as well as oversees the DER interconnection studies across NYSEG and RG&E. He also is a key contributor to addressing and solving complex power quality problems on weak distribution networks. \n\n\n\nBefore joining Avangrid\, Devon was a DER Planning Engineer at Eversource for eight years performing complex steady state and dynamic interconnection studies across Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, and New Hampshire as well as driving DER policy change throughout New England. Devon earned a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Western New England University and is currently pursuing a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration\, both from the University of Connecticut. \n\n\n\nLeo Y. Jiang received his Ph.D. degree from the Washington State University\, Pullman\, WA\, USA\, in 2016. After completing his doctorate\, he worked as a power system engineer at the GE Global Research center in Niskayuna\, New York\, where he was honored with GE’s Dushman Technology Excellence Award for his contribution to enhancing GE products. Dr. Jiang joined Clarkson University in 2020\, where he has since focused on teaching and research in power engineering\, and he has collaborated widely with industry partners including NYISO\, NYPA\, Avangrid\, and GE in research projects for a smooth grid transition. Dr. Jiang is currently an Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Electric Power System Research at Clarkson University. Since May 2024\, Dr. Jiang has also been a Principal Engineer at Avangrid\, where he contributes to distribution planning\, DER interconnection\, planning criteria guidebook\, and data-driven investment prioritization in grid modernization. Dr. Jiang is the 2024 NSF CAREER Awardee and his research interests include distribution automation\, renewable integration\, and computational methodologies for power system applications. \n\n\n\nModerator: Debbie Lew\, Executive Director\, ESIG \n\n\n\nRegistration Cost: FREE \n\n\n\nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-avangrid-lessons-learned/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar: How to Address Voltage\, Stability\, & Congestions with The Grid Analysis Suite of MCCS
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \n\nFeatured Speakers: Arya Fazilat\, MCCS Labs\, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH; Michael Gerold\, Grid Analysis & Dynamic Security Assessment\, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH; Christian Merz\, Topology Optimizer\, Elia Group; Dominique Wassermann\, Volt Control\, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH \nWebinar Abstract: Today\, the renewable energy infeed in the network of 50Hertz (a German TSO) is around 75%. By 2032\, 50Hertz aims to integrate an annual average of 100 percent renewable energies safely into the grid and the system. \nTo continuously operate the grid reliably\, affordably and sustainably\, digital transformation plays a decisive role. For this reason\, 50Hertz is developing a Next Generation control system.  This “brain of renewable integration” has a name: the Modular Control Centre System (MCCS). \nPart of MCCS is The Grid Analysis Suite that produces cutting-edge products for operators in the control center.  These products include VoltControl to manage voltage\, Topology Optimizer to avoid congestion and Dynamic Security Assessment to ensure stability.  In this webinar\, the experts will provide an overview of MCCS and the flexible\, scalable and adaptable products of the Grid Analysis Suite. For more information reach out at: www.mccs.com \nAbout the Speakers: Arya Fazilat\, MCCS Labs\, is an expert of digitalization and productization. Together with his team\, he provides advisory services and steers MCCS partnerships and cooperations with system operators\, researchers and suppliers to create a dynamic ecosystem with interoperable systems and plug&play products. \nMichael Gerold\, Grid Analysis & Dynamic Security Assessmsent\, is an expert of addressing grid instabilities with real-time predictive assessments that directly integrate state estimations and optimization modules. Together with his team\, he develops DSA\, a product that closes the existing gaps between static calculations and actual grid dynamics. The DSA product supports operators with proactive detection and avoidance of operating unstable situations — crucial for system safety and reliability.​ \nChristian Merz\, Topology Optimizer\, is an expert of addressing congestion management through topology optimization. Together with his team\, he develops ToOp – a GPU-native optimizer based on parallel algorithms that provides operators with recommendations for topological switching actions to minimize congestion\, reduced redispatch costs (around €4 billion/year in Germany)\, and make better utilization of existing grid infrastructure – enhancing the life of the assets while reducing CO2 emissions. \nDominique Wassermann\, Volt Control\, is an expert of managing voltage and stability in times of increasing fluctuations and grid complexity due to the volatility of decentralized energy assets. Together with his team\, he develops VoltControl – a product that provides automated\, time-coupled voltage support and optimization (day-ahead\, intra-day\, real-time) including asset control. This reduces the workload of the operator\, increases grid stability while making more efficient use of assets – even in complex operational situations. \nModerator: Charlie Smith\, Principal Consultant\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/modular-control-center-system/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260705T141839
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Wide-Area Resource Adequacy Assessments: Probabilistic Planning for Interconnected Grids
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Derek Stenclik\, Founding Partner\, Telos Energy and Aaron Schwartz\, Senior Engineer\, Telos Energy\n \nWebinar Abstract: This webinar will describe the need for\, and key elements of\, interconnection-wide or continental probabilistic resource adequacy assessments. It will review ESIG’s new report from the Resource Adequacy Task Force\, which highlights the need for wide-area approaches to reliability planning. Although North America’s grids are among the most interconnected in the world\, resource adequacy planning remains fragmented across dozens of utilities\, system operators\, and planning coordinators. A wide-area resource adequacy assessment\, grounded in consistent scenarios\, weather data\, and probabilistic methods\, can help align assumptions across regions\, improve evaluation of extreme events\, and provide a clearer picture of system-wide risks and opportunities. This webinar will discuss the report’s findings\, including the critical elements of scenario-based planning; transparent modeling of interregional transfer capability; and the use of wide-area\, correlated\, and consistent weather data. Participants will leave with an understanding of how coordinated\, probabilistic wide-area resource adequacy assessments can help reduce costs\, harmonize accreditation\, and strengthen local and regional planning. \nAbout the Speakers: Derek Stenclik is a Founding Partner of Telos Energy\, an analytics and engineering firm specializing in renewable integration\, grid planning\, and power system reliability. Derek is a recognized expert on wind\, solar\, and battery integration\, resource adequacy\, and power markets. Prior to founding Telos Energy\, he spent eight years in GE Power’s Energy Consulting department as the Senior Manager of Power System Strategy and holds a master’s degree in Applied Economics from Cornell University. \nAaron Schwartz is Senior Engineer at Telos Energy\, where he supports the firm’s work on utility resource planning and grid modeling. Aaron was most recently a manager on RMI’s electricity program\, where he supported government\, utility\, and non-profit partners in advancing climate-aligned utility planning. Aaron holds a Master’s degree in Technology and Policy from MIT\, and a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering from Princeton University. \nModerator: Erik Ela\, Director of System Operations and Electricity Markets\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-wide-area-ra-assessments/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260705T141839
CREATED:20250919T195952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185108Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Recommended Practices in Practice: Checklists for Benchmarking System Studies with High Shares of Wind and Solar
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Hannele Holttinen\, Professor of Practice at Aalto University and RDI Lead\, Energy Systems\, CLIC Innovation Oy; Lisa Göransson\, Associate Professor in Energy Systems\, Chalmers University of Technology\, Sweden; Damian Flynn\, Associate Professor\, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering\, University College Dublin\n \nWebinar Abstract: IEA TCP WIND Task 25 “Design and Operation of Energy Systems with Large Amounts of Variable Generation” compiled Recommended Practices for power system impact studies\, traditionally called wind and solar integration studies. This provides research institutes\, consultants\, and system operators with the best available information on how to model and study power and energy systems with large amounts of wind and solar energy. The Recommendations are presented as checklists that are also useful in benchmarking any integration studies: what has and has not been taken into account when performing a simulation study. The Recommended Practices contain the following sections: Input data; Scenario set up; Adequacy; Operational impacts; Dynamics; Analyzing and presenting the results. Each section highlights the issues with the main recommendations\, for small/medium wind and solar shares in the power system and also for wind and solar dominated systems. \nIn this webinar\, Recommended Practices checklists are compared with modelling practices applied in a study of electrification of the transport and industry sectors in Sweden. The challenge of addressing all aspects of wind and solar integration calls for several simulation tools to analyze aspects such as reserve requirements\, power flow and resource adequacy. A detailed investigation into consequences of simplifying or omitting parts of the recommended practices is helpful for modelers to prioritize and better understand the limitations of their results. The recommendations should not be too rigid to hinder creativity and development in the field – they can be considered as work in progress\, evolving as the model framework and available data develops. Using the recommendations to better understand which questions a study can answer and as basis for discussing modelling results\, they can help us build confidence in models as tools to prepare for energy system transformation. \nAbout the Speakers: Dr. Hannele Holttinen is currently Professor of Practice at Aalto University  as well as RDI Lead\, Energy systems at CLIC Innovation Oy. Through her own consultancy Recognis Oy she continues coordinating international research on grid integration acting as Operating Agent of IEAWIND Task 25/63 as well as working for G-PST (Global Power System Transformation Consortium) as Pillar 5 lead. She has her MSc and PhD from Helsinki Technical University\, where she is Docent since 2014. She worked previously at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland for more than 25 years in different fields of wind energy and energy system integration research\, last years as Principal Scientist. Her main interests are on the impact of wind and solar on power and energy systems. She has chaired IEAWind in 2011-12\, and has been active in European Wind Energy Platforms ETIP and TPWIND as well as in Nordic energy research. \nLisa Göransson is associate professor in energy systems at Chalmers University of Technology\, Sweden. The focus of her research is dedicated to strategies to manage variations\, sector coupling and energy systems modelling. This work is carried out together with  six PhD students under her supervision\, and include collaborations with electrical engineering\, mathematics\, computer science and social science. Her extensive work on strategies to manage variations in the electricity and energy systems has resulted in a functionality-based framework to support the choice of strategies in different system contexts. \nDamian Flynn is an Associate Professor in Power System Operation and Control at University College Dublin\, Ireland. His research interests focus on power system dynamics\, grid integration of renewables\, and power generation control. He received MEng (Master of Engineering) and PhD degrees in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from The Queen’s University of Belfast\, Northern Ireland. He has published more than 300 research papers\, books and technical studies\, and he has been involved in various European Union projects\, including Migrate\, Sysflex\, WinGrid and Mopo. He represents Ireland for IEA Wind Task 25 (Design and Operation of Energy Systems with Large Amounts of Variable Generation) and Task 58 (Offshore Energy Hubs). \nModerator: Debbie Lew\, Executive Director\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-high-shares-wind-and-solar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260705T141839
CREATED:20250903T005241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T122157Z
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar: How AI Can Tackle the Increasing Complexity in Power System Operations
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q&A \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Michael Walsh\, CEO and Co-Founder\, GridZero.ai; Ritesh Madan\, Co-Founder\, GridZero.ai \nWebinar Abstract: Recent advances in AI have enabled a step change in processing power in the areas of forecasting\, analytics and optimization. GridZero.ai has built a specialized platform powered by a foundation model for the power grid that is configured to help the industry navigate the explosion in data and complexity of modern power grids. The model uses AI’s ability to work well with uncertainty to better model the growing variability of the grid. It considers the whole system and brings together insights from interactions between systems that are traditionally modelled in silos. \nThe platform can be used by grid operators and market players to have better earlier forecasts of expected grid conditions and to test the impact of different operating strategies. It can be used by traders to better predict market prices. \nIn this talk Ritesh and Michael will provide an overview of the key AI trends and technology that can be used for improving power system operations. They will walk through case studies with results in day ahead operations planning\, market trading and show how an AI operations platform will become an indispensable tool to support the management of an increasingly complex power system. They will also cover the measures GridZero.ai has built to mitigate risk while enabling the power of AI for system operators and market players. \nAbout the Speakers:Michael Walsh is CEO and Co-Founder of GridZero.ai. He is also the Independent Chair of the UKPN DSO Supervisory Board and of the Port of Cork. Prior roles include\, Director of Future Grids at EirGrid\, Chief Commercial Officer at Smart Wires\, and CEO Wind Energy Ireland. He has served on the board of Wind Europe and the ENTSO-E System Development Committee. He is an engineer with a PhD in AI applied to electricity system scheduling. \nRitesh Madan is Co-Founder of GridZero.ai. He has built category-defining AI-native products across healthcare\, transportation\, retail supply chain\, and telecommunications. He has led technology teams at both startups and large tech companies. At Uber\, he led the development of AI based pricing engines for Rides and Eats\, creating billions in business value. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford and a BTech from IIT Bombay. \nModerator: Erik Ela\, Director of System Operation and Electricity Markets\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/ai-in-power-system-ops/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T183000
DTSTAMP:20260705T141839
CREATED:20251219T014232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185110Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Workshop: Grid Forming Technology and System Flexibility: Technical Challenges and Regulatory and Policy Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Current Landscape of Grid Forming Technology Adoption Across Europe \nFull-day workshop exploring the deployment of Grid-Forming Technology (GFM) across Europe. This invitation-only workshop is organized back-to-back with the 24th Wind & Solar Integration Workshop (7-10 October 2025). \nLeading experts and innovative professionals examine the present state of Grid Forming Technology (GFM) deployment and its impact on system flexibility at the European level. \nThis workshop invites participants to contribute their technical proficiency and strategic insight in identifying key regulatory and policy gaps\, addressing implementation challenges\, and shaping actionable solutions to advance targeted emission reductions. \nInsights will be provided through expert contributions on both technical hurdles and regulatory frameworks. \nWorkshop Agenda \nWorkshop Summary
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/partner-workshop-grid-forming-technology-and-system-flexibility-technical-challenges-and-regulatory-and-policy-solutions/
LOCATION:Berlin Marriott Hotel\, Inge-Beisheim-Platz 1\, Berlin\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260705T141839
CREATED:20250903T013121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T214300Z
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SUMMARY:ESIG LLTF Webinar: Grid and Customer Impacts from Data Center Growth in Virginia
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS A MEMBERS-ONLY WEBINAR** \nFeatured Speakers: Kush Patel\, Senior Partner\, E3;  Shana Ramirez\, Director\, E3; Kevin Steinberger\, Director\, E3; Isabelle Riu\, Senior Managing Consultant\, E3 \nAbout the Webinar: In this webinar\, E3 will present its findings from recent work on the impacts of data center growth in Virginia\, the largest and fastest-growing data center market in North America. E3 will also share its insights from its recent white paper detailing its principles-based framework for credit and collateral policy for large load customers. \nOn behalf of Virginia’s Joint Legislative Audit and Research Commission\, E3 performed a first-of-a-kind analysis that modeled the grid and customer impacts of continued data center growth in Virginia. Our report found that the sustained scale and pace of data center growth in the region will likely be constrained by new energy infrastructure development\, and we also recommended steps that can be taken to limit the risks of potential cost increases associated with this growth for existing customers. \nE3 then followed up on its work in Virginia to develop a new framework for managing the risks from rapidly accelerating large load growth\, with a focus on distinguishing between perceived vs. actual risks and promoting a balanced\, adaptable approach that can help manage risk effectively without deterring investment. E3 published a white paper\, sponsored by the Data Center Coalition\, that offers actionable recommendations for utilities\, regulators\, large load customers\, and other stakeholders. \nAbout the Speakers: Kush Patel has worked in the energy industry for over 20 years spanning from the deregulation and restructuring of the electric and gas sectors in the 1990s to today. He currently helps lead E3’s asset valuation and strategy practice\, working with infrastructure funds\, large institutional investors like pensions\, technology companies\, and project developers on valuing and assessing assets\, projects\, and technologies critical to the future of energy. His work has involved supporting clients making multi-billion-dollar investments into utilities\, technology companies\, and development platforms decisions around individual assets and portfolios consisting of renewables\, energy storage\, and/or distributed energy resources. He also helps lead E3’s strategy practice\, working with clients on market\, technology\, and off-take strategy as well as general corporate strategy leveraging the best-in-class insights \nKush led our work on two recent groundbreaking projects for the New York State Energy Research Development Authority and New York State Department of Public Service. E3’s study on full value tariff design and retail rate choices proposed advanced dynamic tariffs to help implement New York’s Reforming the Energy Vision initiative\, while the New York State Energy Storage Roadmap offered specific policy\, regulatory\, and programmatic recommendations to help the state attain its goal of installing 1\,500 megawatts of energy storage by 2025. Kush also was the lead in a due diligence analysis for an equity investor to finance a $200 million energy storage project in the Los Angeles Basin\, the first project of its kind to successfully attain financing. \nWith close to 20 years of energy sector experience\, Kush brings a deep understanding of how energy markets and regulatory economics interact with on-the-ground experience in renewable energy development and finance. Prior to joining E3 in 2013\, he served as director of corporate development and project finance for a solar installation company. Before that\, he spent 10 years consulting with natural gas and electric utilities in New York City and in Washington\, D.C.\, for the Oliver Wyman Group at NERA Economic Consulting. \nShana Ramirez is an expert in utility rate design\, green utility tariffs\, data centers and load growth\, and pairing large C&I customers with renewable resources to power their operations. She is an experienced renewable energy development and utility programs senior leader\, with deep expertise supporting innovative programs that foster utility-scale renewable energy development deals between utilities and large commercial and industrial customers\, especially in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC). \nShana leads E3’s data center practice within the firm’s asset valuation group\, where she guides clients on strategies for siting\, valuation\, and risk management in this rapidly expanding sector. She has developed green tariffs and advanced rate structures for utilities\, and she provided expert testimony across multiple jurisdictions on fair evaluation of large load risks. Her testimony emphasizes balancing the potential for stranded or underutilized assets with the need to protect other ratepayers from cost shifts\, while enabling responsible large load growth. Her work includes data center siting analysis and strategic planning\, helping utilities and data center operators navigate regulatory and economic complexities. \nBefore joining E3\, Shana worked for nearly a decade at NV Energy\, where she led utility program design and renewable energy development initiatives. She is passionate about advancing solutions that align data center growth\, regulatory requirements\, and clean energy goals in a fair and sustainable way. \nKevin Steinberger is a Director in E3’s Integrated System Planning practice and works out of our New York City office. He supports utilities and state agencies in planning for a low-carbon grid and analyzes the role of renewables\, storage\, transmission\, and potential emerging technologies to achieve key policy objectives. Mr. Steinberger also works closely with E3’s Climate Pathways and Electrification group\, evaluating the impacts of electrification of buildings\, transportation\, and industry on the electricity system\, and he has worked extensively with clients and stakeholders across the energy landscape. Mr. Steinberger’s recent E3 projects include leading a study of the impacts of data center growth in Virginia; analyzing the feasibility\, timing\, and costs associated with meeting New York’s electric sector targets to inform the Climate Act Scoping Plan; and leading an assessment of an interregional transmission opportunity between New York and New England. \nWith over ten years of experience in the energy sector\, Mr. Steinberger brings extensive experience analyzing the economic and environmental impacts of federal and state energy policies\, and he has managed power sector modeling efforts as well as the development of energy policy planning tools. He earned an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Princeton University. \nIsabelle Riu works in E3’s Climate Pathways and Electrification practice area\, focusing on distributed energy resources and large loads\, such as electric vehicles and data centers. She joined E3 from EVgo\, where she led the analytics team to improve the EV charging network’s operations and profitability via strategic data-driven initiatives. She previously worked in Southern California Edison’s long term modeling group where she used E3’s PATHWAYS to develop California’s net zero strategy\, and has also held roles at Fluence\, Sierra Club\, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Isabelle earned a B.A. in International Affairs & Environmental Studies from George Washington University and a Master of Environmental Management from Yale University. \nModerator: Julia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE for ESIG Members \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/grid-customer-impacts-va/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260705T141839
CREATED:20250822T225322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185107Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Generic Modeling of Grid-Forming Inverters: Phasor-Domain and EMT Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Wei Du Presentation (Part 1) \nDownload Deepak Ramasubramanian Presentation (Part 2) \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Deepak Ramasubramanian\, Principal Technical Leader\, EPRI; Wei Du\, Solar Subsector Engineer and Staff Research Engineer\, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)\n \nWebinar Abstract: This presentation will highlight recent progress in phasor-domain and electromagnetic transient (EMT) modeling of grid-forming inverters (GFMs). It will first introduce the latest WECC standard library phasor-domain GFM models (REGFM_A1\, REGFM_B1\, REGFM_C1\, and REPCGFM_C1)\, developed in collaboration with major GFM original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and software vendors. These models have either already been integrated into or are in the process of being integrated into leading commercial stability simulation tools\, including Siemens PSS®E\, GE PSLF\, PowerWorld Simulator\, Powertech Labs TSAT\, and DIgSILENT PowerFactory. Key control functions described in these models will be discussed. Second\, the presentation will cover the development of generic EMT models of grid forming technologies\, along with behavior in both positive sequence and negative sequence. Subsequently\, a discussion on parameterization of generic models against blackbox OEM models would be delivered. \nAbout the Speakers: Deepak Ramasubramanian is currently a Principal Technical Leader at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). His work at EPRI includes development of new and improved mathematical models and processes\, for the large electric power system\, to represent the behavior of inverter interfaced generation sources\, and loads\, and evaluation and development of transmission planning criteria including uncertainty of sources and loads. \nDr. Wei Du is the solar subsector manager and a staff research engineer at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). He also holds a joint appointment as a Research Associate Professor at Washington State University (WSU) and serves as the interim co-director of the PNNL-WSU Advanced Grid Institute. His primary research areas include control design\, modeling\, and simulation of power systems with a high penetration of power electronics. Dr. Du is currently the Principal Investigator of multiple DOE projects that investigate the impacts of inverter-based resources on the stability of power systems. He also co-leads the Modeling and Simulation Area of the Universal Interoperability for Grid-Forming Inverters (UNIFI) Consortium. \nIn recent years\, he leads the development of WECC standard library grid-forming inverter models in close collaboration with inverter manufacturers\, software vendors\, EPRI\, and transmission planners and operators. These models have been integrated into leading commercial power system stability simulation tools for both industry and academic use. \nModerator: Dustin Howard\, Technical Director – Energy Consulting\, GE Vernova Consulting Services; ESIG Reliability Working Group Chair \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-generic-gfm-inverter-modeling/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTSTAMP:20260705T141839
CREATED:20241014T184851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185100Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Fall O&M Users Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members of the ESIG O&M Users Group are invited to attend the 2025 Fall O&M Users Group Meeting at the Wigwam Resort in Scottsdale\, AZ. \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\, operate\, or maintain wind generation or solar equipment. \n\n \nWe’ve made a few changes to the schedule!\n\nSplitting Solar into TWO tracks!\nAdding a working session for the revision of the Operating Practices Guidebook\nWe will be alternating our Legacy Roundtables (Vestas Legacy\, Siemens Legacy\, and Gamesa) between the Spring and Fall meetings. If you have any Legacy questions\, make sure to provide them to the Roundtable Chair prior to the conference.\nThere will be no Blades Roundtable this Fall 2025\, because we will be hosting the Blade Damage Workshop on Monday.\n\n\n2025 Fall Plenary\nCurrent Views on Bolted Joints \nFasten your seatbelts for a riveting conversation on bolted joints during the Fall 2025 O&M Plenary session! From the foundation to the blades\, wind turbines contain thousands of bolts. We will hear from speakers about typical failure modes\, best practices associated with installation\, maintenance\, and inspection of critical bolted joints\, as well as lessons learned based on their respective experiences. Be sure to join us for an informative discussion on what really holds wind turbines together. \n \n\n\n\n \n \n  \n\nPre-Meeting Workshop: Fifth Annual ESIG/EPRI Blade Damage Workshop\nThe goal of the Blade Damage Workshop is to facilitate discussions across organizations for the sake of: \n\nimproving the industry’s ability to respond optimally to blade damage or defects\nimproving our collective understanding of emergent issues\nenhancing the dissemination of experiential knowledge of blade asset management strategy\n\nThe Blade Damage Workshop requires separate registration (see button below). Registration is FREE. The workshop will be held on Monday\, September 22nd at The Wigwam Resort. \n \n\n \nThe host hotel for the fall meeting is the Wigwam Resort. The special ESIG room rate is $239/night. The deadline to make your reservation is September 1\, 2025. \nPlease Note: We have a limited amount of rooms available at the government per diem rate. If you need a room at this rate\, please contact Brooke Brown at brooke@esig.energy to make arrangements.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/2025-fall-om-meeting/
LOCATION:The Wigwam Resort\, 300 E Wigwam Blvd.\, Litchfield Park\, AZ\, 85340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,ESIG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T235900
DTSTAMP:20260705T141839
CREATED:20250826T174514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185107Z
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SUMMARY:Integrated Planning Virtual Workshop: Assuring Stability in Modern Systems
DESCRIPTION:ESIG invites you to a two-part virtual workshop on Integrated Planning: Assuring Stability in Modern Systems\nWatch Day 1 Recording\nDownload Day 1 Presentations \nWatch Day 2 Recording\nDownload Day 2 Presentations \n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by Breakthrough Energy and follows onto previous workshops on advanced tools and system expansion modeling. This workshop addresses the questions: \n\nHow do we link economic and reliability planning?\nHow do you know if your economic solutions are operationally stable?\nHow do wind\, solar and batteries change the fundamentals of operational reliability and how are they an integral part of the solutions?\n\nThis educational workshop is aimed at a broad industry audience. You do not need to be an engineer to learn the basics of operational reliability. \nSEPTEMBER 15\, 2:00 – 4:00 PM Eastern US Time: On Day 1 we’ll discuss the importance of including stability as an integral part of planning\, not as an afterthought. We’ll be using the April 2025 event in Spain and Portugal as an example of how economic solutions that are not operationally stable may lead to a blackout. We’ll cover the fundamentals of power system dynamics including voltage stability and frequency stability/inertia. \nWe will also discuss the fundamentals of power system dynamics including voltage stability and frequency stability/inertia. \nSEPTEMBER 16\, 2:00 – 4:00 PM Eastern US Time: On Day 2 we will focus on recommendations for planning and modeling for systems dominated by wind\, solar and batteries. What tools are used? How can we link reliability tools to the economic tools? \n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\nSeptember 15\, 2025: Day 1\n\n1. Traditions of Resource Planning with Stability as an Afterthought – What Are We Missing?  – Nick Miller\, HickoryLedge LLC \n2. Special Topic: The Iberian Blackout of April 28\, 2025 – More Attention to Voltage! – Nick Miller\, HickoryLedge LLC \n3. Intro to Fundamentals of Stability and Power System Dynamics – Part 1  – Nick Miller\, HickoryLedge LLC \n4. Fundamentals of Voltage Stability and Dynamics – Part 2  – Sam Maleki\, ElectroMentors \n5. Fundamentals of Frequency Stability and Dynamics – Part 3  – Sam Maleki\, ElectroMentors \n\nSeptember 16\, 2025: Day 2\n6. Planning (and Modeling) of IBR-dominant Systems – What is Different? – Alex Shattuck\, ESIG \n7. What Conditions are Studied and With What Tools? – Towards a More Holistic Process – Carlo Brancucci & Wallace Kenyon\, encoord \n8. Concluding Remarks – Where to Now? – Nick Miller\, HickoryLedge LLC
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/integrated-planning-sept-virtual-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260705T141839
CREATED:20250819T203225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185107Z
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SUMMARY:August 2025 i2X FIRST Meeting
DESCRIPTION: IBR Plant Design Evaluation with Applicable Requirements II \nThis meeting will focus on topics related to IBR Plant Design Evaluation with Applicable Requirements. \nMEETING AGENDA \n\nMeeting Introduction:  Julia Matevosyan\, ESIG\nIBR Plant Design Evaluation – ISO Perspective: Alan Urban\, MISO\nIBR Plant Design Evaluation Leaning on Documentation Review: Jens Boemer\, EPRI\nIBR Plant Design Evaluation – Utility Perspective: Anthony Williams\, Duke Energy\nPutting IEEE P2800.2 Concepts to Action: IBR Performance and Modeling Requirements: Ryan Quint\, Elevate Energy Consulting
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/august-2025-i2x-first-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260705T141839
CREATED:20250710T200218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T214449Z
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SUMMARY:ESIG LLTF Webinar: Practical Guidance and Considerations for Large Load Interconnections
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS A MEMBERS-ONLY WEBINAR** \nWebinar materials can be found here. \nFeatured Speakers: Ryan Quint\, PhD\, PE\, President and CEO\, Elevate Energy Consulting and President and Chief Engineer\, GridStrong; Kyle Thomas\, PE\, VP Engineering & Compliance Services\, Elevate Energy Consulting; Casey Baker\, Senior Program Manager\, Transmission Projects\, GridLab \nAbout the Webinar: Requests to connect large data center and artificial intelligence (AI) loads are entering transmission planning processes at an unprecedented rate. This surge is driven by a combination of tax incentives\, low electricity costs\, access to usable land and water\, available capital for AI development\, and business-friendly regulatory environments. These potential data center customers are relatively price insensitive\, prioritizing fast and reliable access to electricity as quickly as possible. \nGiven the pace of load growth\, the economic benefits of serving these customers\, and strong political support for data center development\, utilities need streamlined access to resources and recommended practices that can enable this emerging future. Although the potential benefits to utilities are significant\, the technical challenges of integrating large loads cannot be overlooked. Rigorous engineering analysis and due diligence are more critical than ever before to ensure reliable operation of the grid as these substantial loads come online. \nThis presentation will highlight findings from a recently released report that provides a practical guide to improving and harmonizing utility practices for processing\, studying\, and assessing large load interconnection requests. It also provides a reference for state regulatory bodies in their effort to ensure that utility constituents are fully evaluating the potential impacts that large loads\, particularly data centers\, can have on grid reliability and existing customers. \nAbout the Speakers: Dr. Ryan Quint is the President and CEO of Elevate Energy Consulting and the President and Chief Engineer of GridStrong. Ryan is responsible for the strategic direction and execution of Elevate projects across all verticals and is focused on building a world-class team of experts tackle complex and emerging challenges with Elevate’s industry partners. Ryan also leads the engineering vision and execution of Elevate’s software arm\, GridStrong. Prior to launching Elevate\, Ryan spent nearly 9 years at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)\, most recently as the Director of Engineering and Security Integration. He also has experience at Dominion Energy and the Bonneville Power Administration. He received his PhD from Virginia Tech\, is a registered professional engineer in Virginia\, and was the recipient of the 2024 IEEE Power and Energy Society Outstanding Young Engineer of the Year Award. \nKyle Thomas leads Elevate’s engineering and NERC / FERC regulatory compliance services divisions and supports the strategic direction and execution of a myriad of Elevate projects. He has extensive experience in protection and control systems\, substation equipment\, transmission planning\, data center and inverter-based resource integration\, strategic initiatives\, product development\, and leading internal and external teams of subject matter experts. Kyle has a decade of experience working at Dominion Energy as well as experience leading product development at an innovative superconducting startup\, VEIR. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia\, received his M.S. from Virginia Tech\, is a Senior Member of IEEE\, and has held various leadership roles in several international working groups. \nCasey Baker is a Senior Program Manager of the transmission program at GridLab. Casey has spent over a decade in the utility industry working in a variety of roles including Transmission Planning\, transmission interconnection contract management\, Distributed Energy Resource Planning\, and solar PV site management. Before joining GridLab\, Casey managed the energy supply and microgrid program for Liberty Utilities’ California electric utility. He has extensive experience in the western transmission system and works to help support the nation’s efforts towards clean energy development and resiliency. Casey holds a MBA and BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada\, Reno. \nRegistration Cost: FREE for ESIG Members \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/large-loads-guidance-and-considerations/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T170000
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CREATED:20250708T190248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T213339Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Long-Term Load and DER Forecasting Task Force Report
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \n\n \nFeatured Speaker: Julieta Giraldez\, Director of Integrated Grid Planning\, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) \nWebinar Abstract: Long-term load and Distributed Energy Resource (DER) forecasting is critical for achieving clean energy and decarbonization goals\, ensuring a reliable\, resilient\, and affordable energy system. In this webinar\, we will present the findings of the “Long-Term Load and DER Forecasting” report\, which represents the culmination of the work of the Energy Systems Integration Group’s (ESIG) Long-Term Load and DER Forecasting Task Force and addresses key forecasting issues in this transforming grid. It outlines key findings such as the need for high-resolution\, time-based forecasts (8760 hourly profiles) to capture the correlated impacts of weather on demand\, generation\, and the nuances of DER behavior as well as existing challenges in reconciling system-level top-down and local bottom-up forecasts. \nAbout the Speaker: Julieta Giraldez is a nationally and internationally recognized subject matter expert in distributed energy resource (DER) grid integration with extensive expertise in grid modeling and planning processes. She currently works at Electric Power Engineers (EPE) as a Director of Integrated Grid Planning where she implements holistic approaches to meet customers’ needs through the optimized planning and operation of generation\, transmission\, distribution\, and distributed resources. Prior to joining EPE\, she served as a Director of Grid Planning at Kevala Inc.\, where she focused on implementing proactive capacity planning and electrification impact studies for utilities and regulators. Julieta also worked for a decade at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as a Senior Engineer where she led Smart Grid and Grid Integration related projects to manage emerging technologies such as PV\, energy storage and microgrids in distribution systems. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain) in Technical Mining Engineering\, a master’s in electrical engineering from Colorado School of Mines\, and a Ph.D. program in systems engineering from Colorado State University. \nModerator: Debbie Lew\, Executive Director\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-load-der-forecasting/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260705T141839
CREATED:20250630T195930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185106Z
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar: Requirements and Verification Procedures for Grid-Forming Units – The German Approach to Ensuring Power System Stability
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \n\nProfessor Dr.-Ing. Kaveh Malekian Boroujeni \nFeatured Speaker: Dr.-Ing. Kaveh Malekian Boroujeni\, Professor for Decentralized Energy Systems and Electrical Networks at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus–Senftenberg \nWebinar Abstract: The ongoing transformation of electric power systems worldwide raises a crucial question: how—and to what extent—can inverters with grid-forming capabilities be deployed to maintain system stability when operating with a very high share of inverter-based generation? While the systemic need for a proportion of grid-forming plants is broadly recognized\, the methodology for determining this need\, as well as the quantification and validation of grid-forming capability\, remains under discussion. Germany has adopted a two-stage approach to rapidly address the need for grid-forming capabilities. The first stage involves the planned introduction of a new market-based ancillary service called “inertia\,” to be provided by the TSOs starting in 2025. The second stage\, based on the national implementation of the revised European Network Code “Requirements for Generators” (RfG2.0)\, envisions a mandatory minimum inertia capability for newly connected large-scale power plants from 2027/28 onward. The inertia market is viewed as both a critical mechanism and incentive to accelerate the deployment of grid-forming technologies. It is intended to foster rapid achievement of essential features\, such as voltage source behavior and phase jump power from inverter-based resources\, while also securing power reserves to balance generation deficits and surpluses—through positive and negative inertia products\, respectively. This presentation outlines Germany’s approach to translating the abstract concept of “grid-forming” into concrete inertia products and explores how these are quantified and verified\, including a technical overview of the requirements and related verification procedures for market participation. \nAbout the Speaker: Professor Dr.-Ing. Kaveh Malekian Boroujeni\, born in 1983 in Iran\, is a specialist in decentralized energy systems and electrical networks. Since 2025\, he has held the professorship for Decentralized Energy Systems and Electrical Networks at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus–Senftenberg\, where he contributes to research and teaching within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering\, Electrical and Energy Systems. He earned his doctorate in Electrical Engineering from Chemnitz University of Technology in 2016\, following a Master of Science from Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran and a Bachelor of Science from Shahid Chamran University in Ahvaz. Before his current role\, Professor Malekian accumulated extensive experience in both academia and industry. He served as a Grid Integration Engineer at ENERCON Global GmbH and as a Development Engineer in Electrical and Software Engineering at ENERCON WRD GmbH. Between 2009 and 2018\, he worked as a Research Associate and later as Team Leader at Chemnitz University of Technology. His research interests include power system stability\, harmonic analysis\, and the integration of renewable energy technologies into modern power grids. \nModerator: Julia Matevosyan\, Associate Director\, Chief Engineer\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/german-approach-stability/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260705T141839
CREATED:20250624T232752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185106Z
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SUMMARY:GPST/ESIG Webinar: Unlocking DER Flexibility: Grid Services\, Value Stacking\, and Market Integration
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording \nDownload Presentation \nDownload Q&A \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Tanguy Hubert\, Senior Principal Technical Leader\, EPRI and Waleed Aslam\, Senior Engineer\, EPRI \nWebinar Abstract: As distributed energy resources (DERs) continue to scale across the grid\, utilities and system operators are increasingly focused on unlocking their flexibility to enhance grid reliability\, resilience\, and decarbonization. Grid services—ranging from wholesale market participation to local distribution-level products—offer a promising yet complex path to monetize DER capabilities. However\, realizing this potential requires navigating evolving regulations\, overcoming technical and economic hurdles\, and aligning stakeholder interests. \nThis webinar will offer a structured overview of the evolving DER flexibility landscape\, with a focus on four key areas: \n\nGrid Services Spectrum: An exploration of the full range of services DERs can provide\, and how these fit within the broader flexibility ecosystem.\nWholesale Market Participation: An update on key mechanisms—including participation models and implications of FERC Order No. 2222.\nDistribution-Level Services: A look at emerging use cases and pilot efforts in the U.S. and Europe.\nValue Stacking: Definitions\, practical applications\, challenges with prioritization\, and open policy and technical questions.\n\nThe session will conclude with insights into current research\, including: the standardization of DSO-DERA interactions; the categories of access costs DERAs should account when considering wholesale market participation; broader billing and settlement complexities. \nAbout the Speakers: Tanguy Hubert is a Senior Principal Technical Leader in EPRI’s DER integration program. He leads research on the economic\, market\, and policy aspects of grid services provided by DERs\, along with the associated enabling technologies\, such as DERMS. He holds a Diplôme d’Ingénieur in Energy Systems from CentraleSupélec\, and an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech. \nWaleed Aslam is a Senior Engineer at EPRI where he focuses on market operations and design\, emerging technology integration\, and production cost modeling. Prior to joining EPRI\, Waleed completed his Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from Boston University\, where his research centered on grid service provision from buildings and improving efficiency in electricity distribution. He holds an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University\, where he was a Fulbright Scholar\, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Lahore University of Management Sciences. \nModerator: Erik Ela\, Director of System Operation and Electricity Markets\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-unlocking-der-flexibility/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260705T141839
CREATED:20250709T211259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185106Z
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SUMMARY:July 2025 i2X FIRST Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Download the Presentations\nView Session Recording \n IBR Plant Design Evaluation with Applicable Requirements I \nThis meeting will focus on topics related to IBR Plant Design Evaluation with Applicable Requirements. \nMEETING AGENDA \n\nMeeting Introduction:  Julia Matevosyan\, ESIG\nIEEE P2800.2\, IBR Plant Design Evaluation – Overview: Jens Boemer\, EPRI\nIBR Plant Design Evaluation – Developer Perspective: Rishi Maharaj\, Engie\nIBR Plant Design Evaluation – EPC Perspective: Patrick Hart\, Mortenson
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/july-2025-i2x-first-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260705T141839
CREATED:20250619T003817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185106Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Minimum System Demand Issues and Impacts of High DPV at AEMO
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q&A \n\nDr. Jenny Riesz \nFeatured Speaker: Jenny Riesz\, Manager of Operational DER Management\, Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) \nWebinar Abstract: The Australian National Electricity Market (NEM) is now operating in some periods with more than half of supply coming from distributed photovoltaics: customer rooftops. In some regions such as South Australia\, the amount of generation from rooftops now exceeds the total demand for the region in some periods. This presentation will cover AEMO’s analysis to model and understand likely DER behaviors and power system operational limits when operating the power system under these novel very low demand conditions. This includes examining bulk rooftop PV behaviors in past power system incidents based on large novel datasets\, development and validation of power system models to replicate these behaviors in power system studies\, and analysis to assess power system limits under very low demand conditions. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Jenny Riesz is the Manager of Operational DER Management at the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)\, a team within AEMO’s Operations division that has responsibility for integrating Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into AEMO’s operational functions. This includes analyzing DER performance and behaviors during power system disturbances\, development of new procedures and processes for operational management of Minimum System Load (MSL) periods\, development and validation of power system models for assessing DER impacts on system security and power system limits\, and uplift of operational technology to manage DER. Prior to this\, Jenny was at the University of New South Wales (UNSW)\, doing research on 100% renewable power systems\, and a consultant at ROAM Consulting\, delivering analysis on renewable integration. \nModerator: Debbie Lew\, Executive Director\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-system-demand-aemo/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260705T141839
CREATED:20250611T225313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185105Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Analyzing Resource Adequacy Across the Eastern Interconnect Using GridPath
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \n\n\n\nView Webinar Recording \n\n\n\nDownload the Q&A \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: Derek Stenclik\, Founding Partner\, Telos Energy; Sam Hostetter\, Senior Power System Analyst\, Telos Energy \n\n\n\nWebinar Abstract: This webinar will present key findings from a wide-area resource adequacy assessment of the Eastern Interconnection using the open-source GridPath platform. The study\, conducted by GridLab and Telos Energy\, evaluates the role of interregional transmission in mitigating loss of load risk across diverse regions under varying system conditions. Results highlight how coordinated planning and regional diversity can enhance reliability\, particularly in the face of resource retirements and growing weather-driven risk. The session will also discuss policy and planning implications for resource adequacy programs and transmission development. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers: Derek Stenclik is a founding partner of Telos Energy and is an industry leader in power grid planning\, operations\, and reliability. He has over a decade of experience helping clients across the electric power industry navigate evolving markets\, adapt to rapidly changing technologies\, and accelerate clean energy integration. He is a recognized expert on wind and solar integration\, battery energy storage\, and grid planning. He is passionate about guiding the development of the future power grid and accelerating renewable energy adoption. \n\n\n\nPrior to founding Telos Energy\, Derek spent eight years in GE Power’s Energy Consulting department\, most recently as the Senior Manager of Power System Strategy. In that role he supported global clients across the energy industry\, including utilities\, grid operators\, developers\, equity investors\, and NGOs. He also provided power market expertise across GE’s portfolio of businesses\, including the GE Power\, Renewables and Capital divisions. \n\n\n\nDerek graduated with an M.S. degree in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University\, with a concentration in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics. He also holds a B.A. in International Relations from the State University of New York\, College at Geneseo\, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude. \n\n\n\nSam Hostetter is a Senior Power System Analyst of Telos Energy and brings expertise in power systems regulation and data analysis. For the past 5 years\, Sam has worked closely with wholesale energy market data and developed data visualizations and reports to a range of audiences.   \n\n\n\nPrior to joining Telos Energy\, he worked for ISO New England in their Internal Market Monitoring team. The Internal Market Monitoring team provides constant market assessments and reports\, along with daily detection and mitigation of anti-competitive behavior in New England’s wholesale energy market. Sam’s work specialized in tracking the ever-changing New England capacity market and referring incidents of generator non-compliance to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. \n\n\n\nModerator: James Okullo\, Director of System Planning\, ESIG \n\n\n\nRegistration Cost: FREE \n\n\n\nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-ra-toolkit/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T170000
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CREATED:20250606T222901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T214645Z
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SUMMARY:ESIG LLTF Webinar: Climbing a Mountain of Load Requests
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS A MEMBERS-ONLY WEBINAR** \nWebinar materials can be found here. \nFeatured Speaker: Shane Lunderville\, Distribution Planning\, Grant Public Utility District \nAbout the Webinar: This presentation will highlight the challenges faced by a small Public Power Company as it navigates an overwhelming surge in large load requests. We will explore our approach to processing these requests\, our current standing\, and the obstacles we’ve encountered along the way. Additionally\, we’ll share our strategies for moving forward and ensuring a sustainable path ahead. \nAbout the Speaker: Shane has more than a decade of experience in utility planning\, reliability\, operations\, customer service and industrial services. Shane has been with Grant PUD since 2007. In the Distribution Planning Department of Power Delivery for Grant PUD\, Shane provides expertise of Distribution Planning for future growth capacity needs and reliability of Electrical Distribution System. In a previous role\, Shane worked with new and existing large load customers from the start of an application until project completion. \nPrior to his work within the utility industry\, Shane spent more than 10 years working in the automotive manufacturing sector. During that time\, he specialized on automation\, electrical and maintenance projects. Shane started his education in Industrial Electronics and Instrumentation. \nRegistration Cost: FREE for ESIG Members \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/load-requests/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260705T141839
CREATED:20250612T201500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185106Z
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SUMMARY:June 2025 i2X FIRST Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Download the Presentations\nWatch the Recording \nIBR Modeling and NERC Milestone 3 Standards  \nMark your calendar and join us for the next i2X FIRST Season 2 meeting on Tuesday\, June 24 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET. This meeting will focus on topics related to IBR Modeling and NERC Milestone 3 Standards (related to FERC Order 901). \nMEETING AGENDA \n\nMeeting Introduction:  Julia Matevosyan\, ESIG\nNERC Progress Update on Milestone 3 Projects: Sandhya Madan\, NERC\nCurrent State of IBR Modeling in North America: Miguel Cova Acosta\, Vestas\nLegacy IBR Plant Modeling: Andrew Isaacs\, Electranix
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/june-2025-i2x-first-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTSTAMP:20260705T141839
CREATED:20240515T000604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185058Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Forecasting & Markets Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Presentations from our 2025 Forecasting & Markets Workshop held in Nashville can be downloaded below. \nRecordings of workshop sessions will soon be available on the ESIG YouTube Channel. \nTutorial: System Operations in the US and Europe\nThe Tutorial covers the following topics: \n\nOverview of Information Flow and Decision-making in Typical Grid Operation Environments\nOverview of Market Operations Processes\nSensitivity of Operation/Markets to Meteorological and Other Information\n\nSpeakers include: \nErik Ela\, Director of System Operation and Electricity Markets\, ESIG\nYonghong Chen\, Chief Scientist\, Grid Planning and Analysis Center\, NREL\nJean Gillain\, Business Development Manager – APAC & ME\, N-SIDE \nDOWNLOAD TUTORIAL PRESENTATIONS \n\nIntroduction/Opening Remarks\nOpening Remarks\nMark Ahlstrom\, NextEra Energy & ESIG Board of Directors’ President \nIndustry Overview\nDebra Lew\, Executive Director\, ESIG \nOpening Plenary Session: Recent Advancements in Wind\, Solar and Load Forecasting\nSession Chair: Jeff Freedman\, Research Faculty\, Atmospheric Sciences Research Center\,  SUNY at Albany \nWhat’s Needed for Best Practice Forecasts\nSue Ellen Haupt\, Senior Scientist\, Research Applications Laboratory\, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research \nNOAA Regional Models (HRRR\, RRFSv1\, RRFSv2) status in 2025\nStan Benjamin\, Senior Scientist\, NOAA (retired) \nProbabilistic PV Forecasts – Fleet Ramp Rates and Minimizing Asymmetric Costs\nThomas Haley\, Lead Data Scientist\, Clean Power Research \nRecent Advancements in Wind\, Solar and (Load) Forecasting\nLars Rohwer\, Senior Meteorologist\, energy and meteo systems GmbH (Germany) \nSession 2A: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Applications in Forecasting\nSession Chair: Justin Sharp\, Senior Technical Leader\, EPRI \nOverview of AI Weather Predictions – How Does it Work and What are The Implications to Power System Applications\nSue Ellen Haupt\, Senior Scientist\, Research Applications Laboratory\, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research \nSubseasonal to Seasonal Forecasting Advances Using Machine Learning Methods\nKarl Critz\, CTO\, Salient Predictions \nComparison of AI Weather Predictions and Traditional Numerical Weather Predictions\nJared Lee\, Project Scientist\, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research \nLet’s Not Forget About Machine Learning – Forecasting Beyond the AI Buzz\nAndrew Akman\, Principal Data Scientist for Operational Forecasting\, AEMO (Australia) \nSession 2B: Evolving Capacity Markets and their Value in Achieving Resource Adequacy\nSession Chair: Bethany Frew\, Group Manager\, NREL\n \nJHU Performance for Capacity Markets\nBen Hobbs\, Deputy Chair\, Dept. Environmental Health & Engineering\, Johns Hopkins University\, and Chair\, CAISO Market Surveillance Committee \nMISO’s Reliability-based Demand Curve\nZhaoxia Xie\, Director – Market Design and Development\, MISO \nCapacity Market Reforms at ISO New England\nTongxin Zheng\, Chief Technologist\, ISO New England \nSession 3A: New Forecasting Methods and Integration of Forecasts into Operations and Markets\nSession Chair: David Larson\, Senior Team Leader\, EPRI \nWhy Forecasts were Off in February 2025 in the South\nJeff Baskin\, Senior Technical Analyst/Meteorologist\, Southwest Power Pool \nAlternative Forecast Error Metrics\nWill Hobbs\, Renewable Energy and Storage R&D\, Southern Company \nForecasting Data Center Load for Operations\nMarija Marković\, Power System Engineer\, EPRI \nERCOT Forecasting Large Load Behavior in Operations\nLuke Butler\, Manager for Forecasting & Analysis\, ERCOT \nFrom Forecasts\, Procurements to Operations: Perspective of a Community Choice Aggregator\nGabriel Head\, CAISO Day Ahead Manager\, Ava Community Energy \nSession 3B: Long Duration Energy Storage: Operations\, Value and Accreditation\nSession Chair: Mahika Sri Krishna\, Senior Research Analyst\, Long Duration Energy Storage Council \nOperations\, Optimization and Dispatch of TVA Hydro\nGabe Miller\, Hydrologist\, TVA \nOpportunities and Valuation for Pumped Storage Hydropower: Case Study with Tennessee Valley Authority\nStuart Cohen\, Electric Systems Modeler\, NREL \nChallenges Assessing the Contribution and Accreditation of Long Duration Energy Storage to System Adequacy\nDonny Holaschutz\, Energy and Sustainability Consultant – Managing Partner\, inodú \nAccreditation for Long Duration Energy Storage in Hawaii\nRyan Deyoe\, Power Markets Specialist\, Telos Energy \nSession 4A: Advancements in Forecasting: From DERs and Data Centers to New Methods for Wind and Solar Forecasting\nSession Chair: Jon Black\, Manager\, Advanced Forecasting and Analytics\, ISO New England \nNERC Reliability Guidelines for DER Forecasting Practices\nShayan Rizvi\, Senior Engineer\, Northeast Power Coordinating Council \nDER Impacts on Load Forecasts\nAmir Javanbakht\, Senior Analyst Load Forecasting\, Clean Power Alliance \nForecasting of Electrification and Data Centers\nFarnaz Farzan\, Principal Advisor\, Team Lead\, Quanta Technology \nImproved Short-term Forecasting with Skycams and LIDAR\nLars Rohwer\, Senior Meteorologist\, energy and meteo systems GmbH (Germany) \nSession 4B: Integrating Electric Storage Resources into Electricity Markets: Enhancements to Improve Efficiency and Reliability\nSession Chair: Todd Levin\, Electricity Markets Team Lead\, Argonne National Laboratory \nEnergy Storage in Electricity Markets: A Roadmap\nSerena Patel\, Energy Research Associate\, The Brattle Group \nReal-time Co-optimization Plus Batteries\nKenneth Ragsdale\, Principal\, ERCOT \nContract Design for Storage in Electricity Markets\nFarhad Billimoria\, Head of Research-West\, Aurora Energy Research \nHow Can Energy Storage Best Participate in Electricity Markets?\nGary Cate\, Principal Director\, Energy Markets\, Fluence \nSession 5A: Utility\, ISO & Meteorology Probabilistic Forecasting Developments\nSession Chair: Nitika Mago\, Senior Manager\, Electric Grid Operations\, ERCOT \nProbabilistic Forecasting Developments in CAISO\nRebecca Webb\, Manager of Operational Forecasting\, CAISO \nUpdate on Probabilistic Near-term Uncertainty & Risk Assessments at ERCOT\nRiaz Khan\, Senior Operations Engineer\, ERCOT \nWhat’s New With Probabilistic Forecast Development – Meteorologist Perspective\nCraig Collier\, Chief Meteorologist\, Head of Operations\, Energy Forecasting Solutions\, LLC \nProbabilistic Day-Ahead Forecasting of Wind\, Solar and Load\nRanjit Deshmukh\, Associate Professor\, University of California at Santa Barbara\nGuillermo Terren-Serrano\, Postdoctoral Scholar\, University of California at Santa Barbara \nSession 5B: Dynamic Operating Reserve Methods: Forecasting Reserve for Improved Operations\nSession Chair: Jimmy Nelson\, Director\, Energy & Environmental Economics \nSecondary Reserves and How to Procure Them – A Comparison of Denmark and Vietnam\nBa Hoai Nguyen\, Deputy Manager\, NSMO (Vietnam)\nUlrik Møller\, Senior Economist\, Energinet (Denmark) \nRegulation Reserve Forecasting in MISO\nChristine Ross\, Lead\, Markets Research and Development\, MISO \nUncertainty Reserve in NYISO\nFrankie Biancardi\, Market Design Specialist\, NYISO \nDynamic Dimensioning in the Netherlands\nGiancarlo Marzano\, Senior Account Management Lead\, N-SIDE \nSession 6A: Emerging Forecasting Applications\nSession Chair: Adria Brooks\, Director of Transmission Planning\, Grid Strategies \nNew Developments in the Application of Weather Information in Electric Grid Analysis – Power Flow\nTom Overbye\, Professor\, Texas A&M \nProjecting Water Availability and Drought Risk for Hydropower\nShih-Chieh Kao\, Program Manager\, Water Power Program\, Oak Ridge National Laboratory \nWind Forecasting for Dynamic Line Ratings\nJake Gentle\, Program Manager\, Secure Renewables & Grid Integration\, Idaho National Laboratory \nA New Approach for Grid-Wide Wind Measurement with Embedded Optical Fibers\nTiffany Menhorn\, Vice President\, North America\, Prisma Photonics \nVietnam’s Renewable Revolution: Solutions with Satellite Image\, Forecasting Combination\, and AGC\nBa Hoai Nguyen\, Deputy Manager\, NSMO (Vietnam) \nSession 6B: The Increasing Need And Value For Long- And Short-Term Price Forecasts\nSession Chair: Robin Hytowitz\, Program Lead\, Electricity Markets\, EPRI \nShort to Long-Term Power Forecasting Solutions\nScott Bruns\, Director\, US Power Markets\, Enverus \nThe Increasing Need And Value For Long- And Short-Term Price Forecasts\nJennifer Newman\, Vice President of Research\, REsurety \nThe Increasing Need and Value of Long- and Short-term Price Forecasts\nMcKenzie Fowler\, Director\, Energy Modeling\, PowerIntel \nLong- And Short-Term Price Forecasting\nNorm Richardson\,President & Founder\, EnCompass \nSession 7A: Weather\, Extreme Events and Resilience\nSession Chair: Allison Campbell\, Power Systems Data Scientist\, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory \nReliability\, Resilience and Extreme Weather\nMaria Kachadurian\, Senior Analyst\, Performance Analysis\, NERC \nProbabilistic Time Series Modeling for Improving Grid Reliability\nChris Hayes\, Principal Meteorologist\, DNV \nHigh-resolution Time Series Weather and Energy Modeling: a Utility Grid Planning Example\nRob Cirincione\, CEO\, Sunairio \nDownscaled Earth System Model Data for Resilient Energy System Planning\nGrant Buster\, Data Scientist\, NREL \nIncorporating Multivariate Weather Hazards into System Planning with Long Duration Energy Storage\nNeal Mann\, Energy Systems Engineer\, Argonne National Laboratory \nSession 7B: Technology Neutrality and Market Participation Models\nSession Chair: Paul Sotkiewicz\, President and Founder\, E-Cubed Policy Associates \nMarket Participation Models\nGabe Murtaugh\, Director of Market Development\, Hydrostor \nTechnology-Neutral (Resource-agnostic) Markets – Why Have We Gotten RTO Capacity Markets So Mixed Up?\nMichael Milligan\, GridLab \nSouthwest Power Pool Market Participation Models\nDaniel Harless\, Lead Engineer\, Market Development\, SPP \nZach Ming\, Partner\, Energy & Environmental Economics \nUniversal Participation Model Redux\nMark Ahlstrom\, Vice President of Renewable Energy Policy\, NextEra Energy Resources \nTechnology Agnostic Participation Options in Electricity Markets\nErik Ela\, Director of System Operation and Electricity Markets\, ESIG
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/2025-forecasting-markets-workshop/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton – Nashville Downtown\, 315 4th Ave. North\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,ESIG Workshops
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Integrated Planning: Foundations\, Optimization\, Guidebook
DESCRIPTION:Download A. Burdick Presentation \nDownload J. Kravits Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \nDownload Q+A Responses \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Aaron Burdick\, Director of Integrated System Planning\, Energy and Environmental Economics (E3) and Jacob Kravits\, Research and Development Lead\, encoord \nWebinar Abstract: Join us for this webinar covering highlights from ESIG’s latest reports on Integrated Planning.  Aaron Burdick will present key findings from two upcoming ESIG reports: Foundations of Integrated Planning and\, Optimization for Integrated Electricity System Planning.  Jacob Kravits will present key findings from the upcoming Integrated Planning Guidebook. \nIntegrated Planning is a comprehensive energy system planning approach that coordinates across systems to develop affordable\, reliable\, and robust investment plans.  A four-part integrated planning framework is presented in the foundations paper.  The optimization paper explores the benefits of full-system capacity expansion optimization including the potential for endogenous identification of integrated planning solutions\, lower-cost integrated system plans\, and fewer iterations between planning models. The guidebook presents a practical approach that organizes integrated planning across four primary planning areas: generation\, transmission\, distribution\, and customer planning. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage with the lead authors of these upcoming Integrated Planning reports. \nAbout the Speakers: Aaron Burdick is a Director in E3’s Integrated System Planning practice area\, focused on electricity system planning\, utility strategy\, and market design. At E3\, he has led long-term capacity expansion\, resource adequacy\, and production cost modeling projects in California\, Hawaii\, the Pacific Northwest\, the Midwest\, and the Caribbean. Aaron currently leads E3’s thought leadership on integrated system planning\, including E3’s whitepaper released in 2024 and E3’s ongoing coordination of the ESIG Integrated Planning task force. Before E3\, Aaron worked at ICF\, PG&E\, and various non-profit organizations. He has an MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Atmosphere and Energy) from Stanford University and a BS in Environmental Studies from the University of California\, Santa Barbara. \nJacob Kravits leads Research and Development at encoord\, where he focuses on integrating cutting-edge Data Science\, Decision Making\, and Power System Planning concepts into SAInt. Driven by a passion for turning data into actionable decisions\, he has led open-source data visualization projects and published award-winning research in machine learning. Jacob holds a BS from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder\, where his research focused on balancing the often-competing objectives of water and energy systems. \nModerator: Matt Schuerger\, Senior Fellow\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-integrated-planning/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000
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CREATED:20250605T200215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T214726Z
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SUMMARY:ESIG LLTF Webinar: Battery Energy Storage Applications at Data Centers – Tesla’s Perspective
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS A MEMBERS-ONLY WEBINAR** \nWebinar materials can be found here. \nFeatured Speakers: Sean Jones\, Staff Business Development Manager\, Megapack\, Tesla; Sai Gopal Vennelaganti\, Power Systems Product Lead\, Tesla \nAbout the Webinar: In this webinar Tesla will cover BESS (battery energy storage system) use cases it is seeing as common at data centers\, with a key focus on smoothing variable AI power loads\, Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) support\, enabling ‘flexible’ grid connections with BESS\, and back up power. \nAbout the Speakers: Sean Jones leads Tesla’s Megapack at data center business development efforts where he focuses on building partnerships with data center operators\, developers\, regulators\, and utilities. His work spans both Tesla’s current product offerings and the development of new solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the industry. \nSai Gopal Vennelaganti serves as the Power Systems Product Lead at Tesla\, where he leads model development and controller-hardware-in-the-loop (CHIL) teams. His role focuses on aligning product development with evolving grid code requirements and advancing innovative applications in power system technologies. \nRegistration Cost: FREE for ESIG Members \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/lltf-bess-applications-tesla/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T170000
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CREATED:20250512T200241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185105Z
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar: P2X and Future Sector Coupling in Denmark
DESCRIPTION:Download Presentation \nView Webinar Recording \n\nAnders Bavnhøj Hansen \nFeatured Speaker: Anders Bavnhøj Hansen\, Chief Engineer\, Energinet \nWebinar Abstract: Denmark aims to achieve a climate-neutral economy by 2045\, with a power system based on renewables by 2030. Wind and solar capacities are expected to increase more than fivefold over the next decade\, providing the electricity needed for the electrification of transport and heating\, and supporting new large Power-to-X plants. This system will feature a significant amount of power-electronic interfaced production and consumption\, fundamentally changing its dynamics. Energinet is responsible for the power\, gas\, and upcoming hydrogen systems in Denmark\, and thus for developing a highly integrated and sector-coupled energy system. This presentation will discuss the necessary system development and R&D pathways to facilitate this transition. \nAbout the Speaker: Anders Bavnhøj Hansen is Chief Engineer in the department of system development at Energinet (TSO for power\, gas and hydrogen in Denmark). His fields of expertise are strategic planning of integrated energy systems and R&D strategy development. He has been working at Energinet for more than 10 years and before that worked with the energy system analysis team at the Danish Energy Agency and with power system analysis at ABB Corporate Research in Sweden. \nModerator: Erik Ela\, Director of System Operation and Electricity Markets\, ESIG \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-p2x-future-sector-coupling/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260705T141839
CREATED:20250424T210316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T214853Z
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SUMMARY:ESIG LLTF Webinar: Large Load Performance – Lessons Learned from Recent Disturbance Events
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS A MEMBERS-ONLY WEBINAR** \nWebinar materials can be found here. \nFeatured Speakers: Rich Bauer\, Principal Engineer\, Event Analysis\, NERC and Patrick Gravois\, Lead Operations Engineer\, ERCOT \nAbout the Webinar: Since 2022\, many large electronic-based loads have connected to the ERCOT Interconnection. ERCOT has observed that much of this load exhibits voltage-sensitive behavior and will immediately reduce consumption under moderate voltage disturbances. This has the potential to adversely affect system reliability\, so ERCOT has been actively monitoring load behavior and considering grid code changes to maintain reliability. This presentation will cover the events identified by ERCOT over the past four years and discuss challenges to address the issues and prevention of larger events as more voltage-sensitive load connects to the system in the coming years. \nAbout the Speakers: Rich Bauer is the Principal Engineer for Event Analysis for the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). Joining NERC in January 2013\, Rich promotes the understanding and learning from events and occurrences that are experienced on the Bulk Electric System. Rich performs forensic analysis of major system disturbances as well as cause analysis of events through the NERC Event Analysis Process. Rich participates on the NERC System Protection and Control Working Group\, NERC Event Analysis Subcommittee and the NERC Inverted-based Resource Subcommittee as well as the IEEE Power System Relaying and Control Committee. \nPatrick Gravois is a Lead Operations Engineer in the Operations Analysis group at ERCOT. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2013 with a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. He began working at ERCOT in 2013. His recent work has focused on grid event analysis primarily dealing with ride-through performance and capabilities of inverter-based resources and large loads. \nRegistration Cost: FREE for ESIG Members \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/lltf-recent-disturbance-events/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T130000
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CREATED:20250514T011954Z
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SUMMARY:May 2025 i2X FIRST Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In Season 2 of the i2x FIRST\, we will be focusing on: \n\nBest practices of IEEE 2800 adoption\, \nconformity assessment with applicable interconnection standards\,  as per IEEE P2800.2\nNERC new standards development and implementation as per FERC Order 901\nGrid Forming IBR specifications and conformity assessment\n\nKICK-OFF MEETING AGENDA \n\nIntroduction and important highlights from i2x FIRST Season 1:  Julia Matevosyan\, ESIG\nAdoption efforts/progress of IEEE2800 adoption: Jens Boemer\, EPRI\n\nIEEE P2800.2 progress and plans: Andy Hoke\, NREL \nNERC Milestone 2 updates and plans for Milestone 3 (related to FERC Order 901): Alex Shattuck\, ESIG
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/may-2025-i2x-first-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T160000
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CREATED:20250428T194143Z
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SUMMARY:G-PST/ESIG Webinar: Moving Beyond SCR - Updating Our Stability Screening Methods
DESCRIPTION:Download the Presentation \nWatch the Recording \nDownload the Q+A \n\n \nFeatured Speakers: Matthew Richwine\, Founding Partner\, Telos Energy and Nick Miller\, Principal\, HickoryLedge LLC \nWebinar Abstract: Stability screening methods like short-circuit ratio (SCR) and its variants have been a mainstay of the industry for decades for their simplicity. As we move into higher penetrations of IBR with different performance characteristics\, the SCR methods become an increasingly unreliable indicator of stability. On the other hand\, time-domain simulations can have high accuracy\, but are onerous to set up and run. This webinar shares work on the Dynamic Impedance Method that bridges the gap\, addressing the shortfalls of SCR methods while retaining scale for huge bulk power system models with many thousands of resources and buses.  The approach is much simpler\, and faster to use than phasor domain and EMT simulations. \nAbout the Speakers:\nMatthew Richwine is a founding partner of Telos Energy and is a leader in power systems engineering\, power electronic controls\, and system stability. For over fifteen years\, he has been designing\, testing\, and analyzing thermal and renewable power generation equipment and studying the stability of power systems ranging from tens of megawatts to tens of gigawatts. Prior to founding Telos Energy\, Matthew worked for General Electric in its Energy Consulting department\, most recently as the Senior Manager of the Renewables and Controls team. In that role\, he led a team in the development of new control systems for power converters and transmission planning models for GE’s Renewables business. \nNick Miller is an internationally known power system engineer\, with specialty in integration of wind and solar generation to bulk power systems. He consults and is currently conducting research on bulk grid stability for US ISOs and TOs.  He spent 3/8 of a century with GE.  He is an elected member of the US National Academy of Engineering\, an IEEE Life Fellow\, a NY P.E.\, and a Distinguished Member of CIGRE.  He authored 20 US patents\, has over 180 publications with over 8\,000 citations and is the recipient of GE’s Edison Award\, CIGRE’s Philip Sporn Award\, the IEEE Ramakumar Renewable Energy Award\, and is a Lifetime Member of ESIG. \nModerator: Alex Shattuck\, Director of Grid Transformation \nRegistration Cost: FREE \nQ&A Session: We will be using the Slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.
URL:https://www.esig.energy/event/webinar-moving-beyond-scr/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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