Energy Biz - July/August 2008 - (Page 40m) Washington, DC • September 22-25, 2008 Agenda International Smart Grid Summit The challenges of climate change & energy supply are global, with the IEA (International Energy Agency) estimating that up to a US$45 trillion investment is required between now and 2050 to reduce carbon to satisfactory levels. To many, Smart Grid is accepted as a key component to this solution worldwide, with many governments and utilities implementing components of a true Smart Grid solution. The International Smart Grid Summit at GridWeek brings together thought leaders from key world regions to provide an update on drivers and implementation plans. The Summit is a platform to create a collaborative environment, exchange ideas, review Monday September 22 technologies and compare notes on best practices of implementing Smart Grid in a timely manner. Smart Grid Global Coordination With the substantial global experience of Smart Grid implementation and the growing realization and urgency of the importance of Smart Grid in helping to address the climate change challenge, it is critical that Smart Grid experts from around the world collaborate and exchange ideas, experiences and best practices. This key session will include a panel of thought leaders from key regions and international organizations working on Smart Grid who will discuss how this community should work together to enable rapid deployment of this promising technology. Global Smart Grid Implementations & Plans With the broad deployment of Smart Grid components around the world, it is important to understand the motivation, circumstances and activities that are occurring with Smart Grid. From China to Europe, Summit speakers will explain their plans, experiences and expectations from their current and anticipated implementations. This session is a must for Smart Grid stakeholders looking for a thorough understanding of the opportunities available for global application of next-generation electricity systems. Tuesday September 23 Opening Plenary The combination of environmental challenges and pressing realities of global economic tribulations is creating a perfect storm upon which Smart Grid provides a contributing solution set for the energy revolution unfolding before us. This key opening session at GridWeek will explore the big picture driving changes in our energy picture and will include keynotes from economist Jeremy Rifkin and senior executives from IBM and GE on the need to implement solutions with urgency. A panel of stakeholders involved with GridWeek will round off this session and set the agenda for GridWeek 2008. and pre-heating, ‘smart’ thermostats, and the usage of hybrid vehicles are all tools that incorporate the real-time knowledge and intuitive technology necessary for consumers and businesses to manage their electricity spending and usage proactively and effectively, while actively participating in the conservation effort. Grid and how they have collectively transformed it from a concept to specific legislative policy and actual deployments. Smart Grid: The New Paradigm Within just two years ‘Smart Grid’ has evolved from a new term to the present focus of the utilities, vendors, regulators, and legislators. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 focused on Smart Metering but within two years it became evident that more measures were required. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 was passed, calling for the implementation of Smart Grid systems, ‘A Policy of the United States.’ This rapid progression of Smart Grid from a concept to a recognized goal with specific incentives for deployment represents a tremendous success for all the players engaged in the electric energy sector. This panel will focus on the drivers for this change that unified the different stakeholders and how it was accomplished and the path forward. Smart Grid in a Carbon Economy De-Carbonization of supply is top of mind for every energy executive, legislator, and technology provider. Most everyone agrees carbon reductions are needed and legislation is coming, but how and when are the challenging open questions. To fulfill energy supply requirements in a carbon-constrained economy will require a smarter, more modern electric power system. Enabling Energy Efficiency A world of energy developments is coming together right now with consequences we will all feel for generations. A host of technologies exist that, once employed, have the ability to fundamentally change the way the grid operates to improve efficiency. This track will focus on how Smart Grid technologies can increase energy productivity by empowering utilities, consumers, and businesses to become a part of the conservation effort from both an active and a passive perspective. In addition, Smart Grid technologies enhance demand response, distributed generation and smart homes/hybrid vehicles enabling energy usage to be more consistent over the course of the day, thereby, optimizing our current electrical infrastructure. De-Carbonization of Supply Scenarios Participants will hear a panel of experts share their views on legislative scenarios unfolding around carbon legislation. Find out what is happening with carbon regulation in other parts of the world. What will be the most likely scenario in the US? How will this impact utilities and ratepayers over the short and long-terms? Is the current business environment in the US conducive to carbon legislation? When can we expect action on this issue? Smart Grid Here and Now Actual deployments are the only way to show that the Smart Grid is not just a concept. This panel will showcase the deployments and initiatives underway that are making Smart Grid a reality including an actual demonstration of Smart Grid capabilities. From operational data of an existing multi-year Smart Grid deployment to the vision and execution to create a smart grid enabled city, the panelists will show that the Smart Grid is the foundation of a sustainable energy future that can be built today. The Energy Efficiency Value Chain This session takes a closer look at the “value chain” of energy efficiency enabled by smart grid deployment. Innovative technologies, such as integrated VOLT/VAR control and the use of amorphous transformers, can deliver energy efficiency increases and help to maximize productivity. We will explore the opportunities and challenges associated with deployment of these and other technologies with visionary utilities. How Can Smarter Grids Enable a Cleaner Energy Supply Smart Grids are an enabler for a low-carbon footprint. What are the implications for smarter grids to enable a reduction in carbon emissions? Implementation of smart grid technologies is needed to allow for a more diverse generation fuel mix of the future. What is already available and being implemented to optimize carbon from current assets? Which technologies are the most promising for the future? Participants will hear about real implementation strategies as well as unique ways to reduce carbon footprints from utilities, technology providers, and business leaders. Reception at the National Press Club What is the progress with Smart Grid? How long will it take to deploy? Who will pay the cost? How does the Smart Grid help sustainability? These and other questions have often been asked and debated in numerous interviews and articles in trade and business media in the past year. The media plays an important role in the development of the Smart Grid and this reception at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, will provide a venue at the end of first day of GridWeek to network with fellow attendees, speakers, sponsors, and of course, the media. The Impact of Consumer Choice & Control This session will focus on the improved choice and control that both consumers and businesses are afforded as a result of a variety of Smart Grid technologies. It will also explore the changes in energy usage behaviors that can result from the deployment of these technologies. In-home pre-cooling Smart Grid Success Areas The Smart Grid Success Areas track will focus on the diverse set of stakeholders involved with Smart For Infomation & To Register Delivering Sustainable Energy www.GridWeek.com http://www.GridWeek.com
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