SUMMIT PRESENTATIONS
2020 Presentations:
Planning the Cloud Journey: Lessons Learned in Leveraging the Cloud and Big Data at Tacoma Public Utilities
Presented By: Andrew Braeger, Data Engineering Manager, Tacoma Public Utilities
Hear from Tacoma Public Utilities cloud data engineering leader how the future of analytics at your utility is directly linked to your cloud computing capability. Andrew will share the essential benefits, drawbacks, and real-world lessons learned related to cloud security, training, and building a data program around cloud-based platforms.
Digital Transformation in the Water Sector
Presented By: Angela Godwin, Editorial Director, WaterWorld Magazine
Faced with pressure to conserve water resources, reduce waste, maximize personnel, and ensure water quality while protecting public health, water and wastewater utilities are finding tremendous value in digital technologies to streamline and strengthen operations. Experts from forward-thinking utilities as well as the Utility Analytics Institute will share their experiences, best practices, and advice for the successful digitization of water.
2019 Presentations:
Continuity and Change: Assuring Proactive Security Among Automation & Digitization
Presented By: Dr. Massoud Amin - Prof. of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of MN
This presentation was given on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the 2019 Smart Utility Summit Welcome Keynote.
Utility Innovation Series Reports: Annual Utility Outlook
Presented By: Dave Shpigler - Sr. Consultant, CMG Consulting
The data collected for these reports was collected surveying the 170+ Electric Municipal, Cooperative, and Investor Owner Utilities that participated in the 2019 Smart Utility Summit.
This presentation was given on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the 2019 Smart Utility Summit Executive Breakfast..
Panel: Mission: Impossible - Using an AMI Network for More than Billing
SENSUS
Moderated by: Toby Smith - Director of Key Accounts, Sensus
Panelist:
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Roger Gough - Technology Coordinator, West Kentucky RECC
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Mark Brown - Sr. Customer Programs Officer, Fayetteville PWC
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Mike Bristol - Director of Engineering & Operations, Electrical District #3
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Darrell Gillespie - General Manager, Dickson Electric System
This panel was held on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the 2019 Smart Utility Summit Premier Luncheon.
Panel: AMI Lessons Learned in Future Plans
LANDIS +GRY
Moderated by: Kelly Dietz - Regional Sales Director, Landis+Gyr
Panelist:
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Chris Fleenor - Engineering Manager Protection & Controls, TEP
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Leann Kostek - Infrastructure Program Manager - AMI, Puget Sound Energy
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Steve Worth - Manager Intelligent Grid Operations, APS
This panel was held on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the 2019 Smart Utility Summit Premier Luncheon.
Keynote: Smart Cities and New Business Models for the 21st Century
Presented by Dr. John Butler -J. Marion West Chair in Constructive Capitalism, University of TX
This presentation was held on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the 2019 Smart Utility Summit Executive Breakfast.
Panel: Electric Vehicles
Moderated by: Andres Carvallo - Founder & CEO, CMG Consulting
Panelist:
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Arun Vedhathiri - Director of New Energy Solutions, National Grid
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Krista Williams - Consumer Marketing Specialist, Cobb EMC
This panel was held on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the 2019 Smart Utility Summit Executive Breakfast.
Keynote: Smart Neighborhoods
SOUTHERN COMPANY
Presented by: Jim Leverette - Senior Research Engineer, Southern Company
This presentation was held on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the 2019 Smart Utility Summit Premier Luncheon.
Panel: Customer Engagement
SMART ENERGY CONSUMER COLLABORATED
Moderated by; Rob Caiello - Utility Solutions, Allconnect
Panelist;
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Mark Brown - Senior Customer Program Officer, Fayetteville PWC
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Jason Dudley - Senior Planning Analyst, Salt River Project
This panel was held on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the 2019 Smart Utility Summit Premier Luncheon.
2018 Presentations:
Reflections on 25 Year in Uniform including Hurricane Maria Recovery in Puerto Rico
Presented by Colonel Jason Kirk, P.E., United States Army
This presentation was given on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the 2018 Smart Utility Summit Welcome Keynote.
Grid of the Future: Happening Today
CPS ENERGY
Presented by Cris Eugster, Chief Operating Officer, CPS Energy
This presentation was given on Sunday, August 30, 2018 at the 2018 Smart Utility Summit Keynote Address.
The Smart Grid Frontier I Trends, Challenges and Opportunities
ZPRYME RESEARCH REPORT
Presented by Erin Autin, Research Analyst, and Jason Rodriguez, CEO, Zpryme
The data collected for these reports was collected surveying the 170+ Electric Municipal, Cooperative, and Investor Owner Utilities that participated in the 2018 Smart Utility Summit.
This presentation was given on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the 2018 Smart Utility Summit Utility Executive Breakfast.
No Sweat: Using AMI to Make Small Work for the Next Big Storm
Moderated by: Arthur Burns, Senior Director, North American Electric, Sensus
Panelists:
Roger Gough – Technology Coordinator, West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative
Alex Scanlon – Manager of Engineering, Escambia River Electric Cooperative
Brandon Lundy – Team Leader, Alabama Power Company
This panel was held on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the 2018 Smart Utility Summit Executive Breakfast.
State of the Consumer
SMART ENERGY CONSUMER COLLABORATIVE (SECC)
Presented by Patty Durand, President & CEO, Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative.
This presentation was given on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the 2018 Smart Utility Summit Utility Executive Breakfast.
Predicting the Unpredictable
GRIDCURE INC.
Presented by Tagg Jefferson, CEO, GridCure, Inc
This presentation was given on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the 2018 Smart Utility Summit Executive Premier Luncheon.
Panel: Electric Vehicles: Charing & Utilities
Moderated by: Bill Marsh, Sr. Consultant, CMG Consulting
Panelist:
Steven Tarnowsky – Director of Global Transmission & Electrification: Advance & New Products, General Motors
Charles Zhu – VP of Automotive Sales & Product Development, Delta Electronics
This panel was held on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the 2018 Smart Utility Summit Executive Premier Luncheon.
Panel: Puerto Rico Restoration
Moderated by Andres Carvallo, Founder & CEO, CMG Consulting
Panelist:
Colonel Jason Kirk, P.E. – United States Army
Carlos Torres – Consultant & Power Restoration Coordinator for Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria Response
This panel was held on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the 2018 Smart Utility Summit General Session.
Big Data and Advanced Analytics
HONEYWELL Inc.
Presented by John Carter, Senior Account Manager, Honeywell Inc.
This presentation was given on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the 2018 Smart Utility Summit Utility Executive Breakfast.
Panel: Blockchain for Utilities
Moderated by Andres Carvallo, Founder & CEO, CMG Consulting
Panelist:
Tony Giroti – Founder & Chairman, Energy Blockchain Consortium
Dr. Marco Terruzzin – Director of Energy Storage, E.ON
This panel was held on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the 2018 Smart Utility Summit Executive Breakfast.
New Market Opportunities Enabled by Innovation
EATON
Presented by Ron Thompson, Director of Business Development, EATON
This presentation was given on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the 2018 Smart Utility Summit Executive Premier Luncheon.
The Emerging Utility Role in Smart Cities
Panasonic CityNow
Presented by George Karayannis, Team Lead, Panasonic CityNow
This presentation was given on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the 2018 Smart Utility Summit Executive Premier Luncheon.
Panel: New Utility Biz Models
Moderated by Dave Shpigler, Sr. Consultant, CMG Consulting
Panelist:
Dave Heitzer – Commercial & Industrial Business Origination, EDF Energy Services
Arun Vedhathiri – Director of New Energy Solutions, National Grid
This panel was held on Tuesday, October 2, 2019 at the 2018 Smart Utility Summit Executive Breakfast.
Panel: Utility Regulatory Changes: What is Next?
Moderated by Tom Rose, Sr. Consultant, CMG Consulting
Panelist:
Lorraine Akiba – Former Commissioner, State of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission
Amy Akers – Board Director, Pedernales Electric Cooperative
This panel was given on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the 2018 Smart Utility Summit General Session.