SOUTHEASTERN ENERGY STORAGE SUMMIT

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1 CONFERENCE SOUTHEASTERN ENERGY STORAGE SUMMIT October 16-17, 2017 Sheraton Raleigh Raleigh, NC FEATURING ABB Smart Grid Center of Excellence Tour TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017 Conferences like these prove how much EUCI contributes to the utility industry in gathering so many views. Engineering Services and Rates Director, IREA HOST UTILITY EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 1.0 CEUs for this conference SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS SPONSORS

2 OVERVIEW Energy storage has become big news and a valuable contributor to the energy sector. The interest in energy storage is expanding for a couple of reasons. As utilities continue to add renewables to the grid, storing electrons and releasing them as needed is a key ingredient to solving the intermittency problem, particularly with wind and solar. Secondly, evolving technology now gives consumers more control of their energy use, and companies have formed to take advantage of that. This renewed interest in energy storage has been motivated primarily by declining costs of technologies, volatile fuel prices, new markets opportunities, transmission and distribution challenges on the electricity grid, and the emergence of intermittent renewable energy generation. Until recently, The Southeastern United States has been devoid of large scale energy storage deployments because of a lack of favorable policy and regulatory actions. However, things are changing rapidly as some of the utilities in the Southeast have significant or growing renewable energy operations creating opportunities to use storage in their service territories and elsewhere. Interestingly, the Crescent Electric Membership Corporation in North Carolina became the first utility in the nation in 1987 to use batteries to reduce the amount of electricity they needed to generate during times of peak usage. This conference will provide an overview of the regulatory landscape, load profiles, the economic justification of storage, nonwire alternatives, case studies and lessons learned. The conference materials provide valuable information on a full spectrum of applications for utilities, regulatory agencies, project developers, private investors, finance firms, wholesale market participants, and owners of existing wind and solar power plants. Conference attendees will enjoy quality networking with industry peers and will take away great ideas for refining and administering their storage initiatives. LEARNING OUTCOMES Discuss policy action across the country and in the southeast related to energy storage and grid modernization Discuss the current state of energy storage technologies Critique the economic justification for storage Explain how controllable electric resistance water heaters can provide many of the same grid services as distributed battery storage Evaluate what options are available for energy storage to maximize their capability in the wholesale market Explain why storage makes sense from a resiliency perspective Discuss storage and the interconnection process Discuss some of the innovative applications of energy storage WHO SHOULD ATTEND Individuals working in the following areas will benefit from attending this event: Distributed level renewable energy project developers Grid level renewable energy project developers Utility management Technical staff Regulators RTOs/ISOs Consultants Equipment manufacturers Renewables system Solicitation/Procurement staff Resource Planning staff Transmission staff Distribution staff Regulatory staff Storage vendors I was very glad to see how much progress is occurring in the industry and that all critical stakeholders were engaged in a constructive conversation at the EUCI event. Senior Director, 24M PAGE 2

3 AGENDA MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, :00 8:30 am Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:30 9:15 am Welcome from Conference Host Utility Duke Energy Rob Caldwell will welcome conference participants to Raleigh, and describe the central role that storage is playing for Duke Energy as the company continues to expand its renewable portfolio. Duke Energy is a national leader in battery storage among utilities. Zak Kuznar, Director of CHP, Microgrids and Energy Storage, Duke Energy 9:15 10:00 am U.S. Policy Update: Grid Modernization and Energy Storage States across the country are embarking on efforts to modernize the electric grid, including efforts to better consider the use of energy storage. This session will review recent policy action across the country related to energy storage and grid modernization, with an emphasis on how the southeast fits into the national picture. Autumn Proudlove, Manager of Policy Research, NC Clean Energy Technology Center Achyut Shrestha, Energy Policy Analyst, NC Clean Energy Technology Center 10:00 10:30 am Networking Break 10:30 11:15 am Energy Storage in the Southeast Energy storage is an emerging technology in the Southeast but several factors have made it more important of late: energy storage duration is increasing allowing it to be used in new ways, costs have decreased, and its utility scale deployment has increased exponentially in the last couple of years. These three factors make energy storage more viable than ever before but the Southeastern energy environment - with vertically integrated investor owned utilities and low energy prices - make energy storage deployment more challenging. This session will review the current state of energy storage technologies, describe the challenges and opportunities of pairing energy storage with other distributed energy resources and finally, discuss the energy storage study that was mandated by the NC General Assembly to help energy storage asset owners and customers capture the stacked value it provides. The session will also briefly discuss HB the Competitive Energy Solutions for North Carolina -- a new law in North Carolina that amends renewable energy laws related to energy policy and other distributed resources. Diane Cherry, Strategic Director, NC Sustainable Energy Association 11:15 am 12:00 pm Designing a Community Solar + Storage Project to Meet Customer Needs The Public Works Commission of Fayetteville, NC is planning a Community Solar with Storage Project to meet the needs of their customers. In this session, Mark Brown will talk about the plans for the project, which is being designed to offer solar power to customers in a way that meets their needs by being: 1. Available 2. Affordable 3. Flexible 4. Economical Mark Brown, Senior Customer Programs Officer, Fayetteville Public Works Commission 12:00 1:00 pm Group Luncheon 1:00 1:45 pm What s Next for PJM? As energy storage capabilities continue to evolve, what options are available for energy storage to maximize their capability in the wholesale market. This session will review the recent changes in the PJM regulation market and discuss what s next after Ancillary Services for energy storage. Eric Hsia, Manager of Operation Analysis & Compliance, PJM Interconnections PAGE 3

4 AGENDA MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017 (CONTINUED) 1:45 2:30 pm The State of Energy Storage in Maryland Advances in energy storage technology have made it a popular topic as industry, utilities, and governments consider the future of the electric grid. Recently, Maryland has been actively pursuing a variety of initiatives related to energy storage, in hopes of benefitting residents of the state. For example, during the 2017 legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly passed a first-of-its-kind energy storage tax credit. The General Assembly also passed a bill to conduct a study of reforms that could help spur energy storage use in the state. From a regulatory standpoint, Maryland s Public Service Commission began a Grid of the Future proceeding, which partly focuses on energy storage. Kent Mottice, Energy Policy Manager, Maryland Energy Administration 2:30 3:00 pm Networking Break 3:00 3:45 pm The Hidden Battery: The Economic and Environmental Benefits of Controllable Hot Water Heaters The nation s 50 million residential electric water heaters collectively represent an energy storage resource capable of providing substantial environmental and cost benefits. A study by The Brattle Group evaluated the benefits of controllable electric resistance water heaters (ERWHs) and heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). The study found controllable ERWHs can provide many of the same grid services as distributed battery storage, such as ancillary services, daily energy arbitrage, and capacity value. The high efficiency of HPWHs can provide value in terms of reduced operating costs and reduced emissions. Both technologies can provide cost advantages over traditional, non-controllable electric water heaters. This session will introduce the study and its findings, as well as implications for utilities and customers. Roger Lueken, Associate, The Brattle Group 3:45 4:15 pm Resiliency and Back-up Services for the Military There is no room for failure when it comes to electricity sources for the military. The military must be able to deploy at a moment s notice, set up a base, and have a reliable source of electricity. In this session, former Director of Public Works, Greg Bean will provide his thoughts on why storage makes sense from a resiliency perspective and is another tool in the military toolbox to ensure uninterrupted power. Greg Bean, former Director of Public Works, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Bragg 4:15 5:15 pm Technology Panel Discussion Various types of storage exist, however for the Southeast and much of the US, the best technologies have been identified and the value determined. The utility industry is moving beyond pilot projects to integrative and functioning storage attached to the Grid. In this interactive panel discussion, vendors will respond to questions from the moderator as well as audience inquiries on how technology has changed to enable integrated storage projects, how to mitigate inherent implementation risks, and to learn about what could work best for your utility. Moderator: Mike Rowand, Director, Technology Development, Duke Energy Panelists: Joshua Rogol, Vice President, ViZn Energy David Lentsch, Senior Manager, Maxwell David Farmer, Director System Planning, UC Synergetic 5:15 6:15 pm Networking Reception PAGE 4

5 AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, :00 8:30 am Continental Breakfast 8:30 9:15 am Innovative Applications of Energy Storage & Microgrids in the Southeast As energy storage increasingly becomes more cost competitive, we re seeing utilities, co-ops, municipalities, and private industries begin to incorporate these technologies into their overall portfolio. In the Southeast, and more specifically North Carolina, our utilities and their customers have unique opportunities for energy storage unlike any other part of the world. Energy transmission and reliability have proven to be costly to some of the more remote parts of our state that lie in the mountains and near the beach. Even further, large sectors of our economy, such as agriculture, present exceptional demands on our transmission and distribution system. The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster will provide an overview of some of the innovative deployments of energy storage seen in North Carolina. Matt Abele, Communications & Events Manager, Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster 9:15 10:00 am Distributed Energy Resource (DER) and Storage: Interconnection and Operations This session will provide an overview of how Distributed Energy Resource (DER) interconnection differs from centralized generation interconnection and include a technical analyses and the types of technology applications. Grid connected storage will also be addressed that includes: The benefits and challenges of grid connected storage Improving the processes and standards for energy storage interconnection Optimizing grid-connected battery storage to enhance renewable energy performance Howard Smith, Manager, Distributed Energy Resources Policy, Southern Company 10:00 10:15 am Morning Break 10:15 11:30 am Policy Panel Discussion This panel session will discuss modernizing utility planning processes and state policies to deliver the benefits of energy storage to electric customers in the Southeast. Moderator: Diane Cherry, Strategic Director, NC Sustainable Energy Association Panelists: Howard Smith, Manager, Distributed Energy Resources Policy, Southern Company Benjamin Lowe, Director, Policy and Market Development, ALEVO Gary Brinkworth, Director, Enterprise Research & Technology Innovation, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) 11:30 am - 2:15 pm Load Bus and Leave for ABB Smart Grid Center of Excellence Tour and Lunch Tour of ABB s Smart Grid Center of Excellence and Energy Storage Presentation Join us for this interesting tour of ABB s Smart Grid Center of Excellence (COE) and learn about ABB s project experience in utility scale energy storage projects. The Smart Grid COE was created to demonstrate ABB s technology and investment in the smart grid industry. The COE has functional systems which display the end-to-end solution where information technologies (IT) and operational technologies (OT) converge to close the loop of automation, control and data acquisition. Prior to the tour, attendees will hear a presentation on the variety of energy storage applications, technical issues and key considerations for successful project implementation. Speaker: Howard Self, Program Manager Smart Grid Distribution Automation, ABB 2:15 pm Return to Hotel and Conference Adjourns Had the right speakers with knowledge of the topics and a good cross section of discussion topics. Senior Engineer, PJM Interconnection PAGE 5

6 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS PowerPoint presentations and panel discussions will be used in program. REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION Participants must sign in/out each day and be in attendance for the entirety of the conference to be eligible for continuing education credit. IACET CREDITS EUCI has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). In obtaining this accreditation, EUCI has demonstrated that it complies with the AN-SI/ IACET Standard which is recognized internationally as a standard of good practice. As a result of their Au-thorized Provider status, EUCI is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the AN-SI/IACET Standard. EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 1.0 CEUs for this conference EVENT LOCATION A room block has been reserved at the Sheraton Raleigh, 421 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, for the nights of Oct 15-16, Room rates are US $149 plus applicable tax. Call for reservations and mention the EUCI event to get the group rate. The cutoff date to receive the group rate is September 15, 2017 but as there are a limited number of rooms available at this rate, the room block may close sooner. Please make your reservations early. REGISTER 3, SEND THE 4TH FREE Any organization wishing to send multiple attendees to this conference may send 1 FREE for every 3 delegates registered. Please note that all registrations must be made at the same time to qualify. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Do you want to drive new business through this event s powerful audience? Becoming a sponsor or exhibitor is an excellent opportunity to raise your profile before a manageably sized group of executives who make the key purchasing decisions for their businesses. There is a wide range of sponsorship opportunities available that can be customized to fit your budget and marketing objectives, including: Platinum, gold, or VIP sponsor, Reception host, Networking break host, Tabletop exhibit, Workshop sponsor, Lanyard sponsor, Luncheon host and Breakfast host. Please contact Grant Neptune at gneptune@euci.com or for more information. PAGE 6

7 PLEASE SELECT p: f: SOUTHEASTERN ENERGY STORAGE SUMMIT CONFERENCE OCTOBER 16-17, 2017: US $1395, EARLY BIRD on or before SEPTEMBER 29, 2017: US $1195 Please make checks payable to: PMA" EVENT LOCATION A room block has been reserved at the Sheraton Raleigh, 421 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, for the nights of Oct 15-16, Room rates are US $149 plus applicable tax. Call for reservations and mention the EUCI event to get the group rate. The cutoff date to receive the group rate is September 15, 2017 but as there are a limited number of rooms available at this rate, the room block may close sooner. Please make your reservations early. ENERG ZE WEEKLY YES, I WILL ATTEND THE TOUR & LUNCH: US $50 I'M SORRY I CANNOT ATTEND, BUT PLEASE ME A LINK TO THE CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS FOR US $295 How did you hear about this event? (direct , colleague, speaker(s), etc.) Print Name Job Title Company What name do you prefer on your name badge? Address City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Phone List any dietary or accessibility needs here CREDIT CARD INFORMATION Name on Card Billing Address Account Number Billing City Billing State Exp. Date Security Code (last 3 digits on the back of Visa and MC or 4 digits on front of AmEx) Billing Zip Code/Postal Code OR Enclosed is a check for $ to cover registrations. Substitutions & Cancellations Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before September 15, 2017 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $ processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of course cancellation, EUCI s liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our our offices offices at at (201) EUCI reserves the right to alter this program without prior notice. PAGE 7