Grid 2020

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2012-2015

Grid 2020 Discussion Series

This series focused on critical topics identified in the RSI Report "Grid 2020, Toward a Policy of Renewable and Distributed Energy Resources". The report highlighted critical engineering, economic and policy issues that must be addressed to ensure a successful transition to a future grid, with increased renewable and distributed energy resources.

In tandem with the series, several invitation only working sessions were held in collaboration with the Greentech Leadership Group. This led to the 2014 joint publication of "More Than Smart: A Framework to Make the Distribution Grid More Open, Efficient and Resilient. The "More than Smart" working group's 2014-2015 discussion overview notes are available here:

• More Than Smart Discussion Overview V1
• More Than Smart Discussion Overview V2

April 18, 2013

Transactive Energy & Distributed Markets

Presenters

• John Ledyard: Allen and Lenabelle Davis Professor of Economics and Social Sciences at Caltech
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• Dr. Joe Wharton: Principle at The Brattle Group
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• Heather Sanders: Director of Regulatory Affairs in Distributed Energy Resources at California Independent System Operator (ISO)
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• Prashanth Duvoor: Product Lead in Decentralized Energy Management Systems at Siemens in the Smart Grid Division
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February 21, 2013

Distributed Energy Resource Services & Pricing

Presenters

• Dr. Ali Ipakchi: VP of Smart Grid & Green Power at Open Access Technology International, Inc (OATI)
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• Larry Oliva: Director, Customer Tariff Programs & Services at Southern California Edison
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• Adam Wierman: Professor of Computer Science at Caltech
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December 12, 2012

Cyber Physical Grid Architecture for Grid 2020

Presenters

• Steven Low: Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at Caltech
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• Jeffrey Taft: Distinguished Engineer and Chief Architect at Cisco Connected Energy Networks
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• Jeff Gooding: General Manager of Smart Grid Engineering at Southern California Edison
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Related Reading

• Evolving Distribution Operational Markets by De Martini, Murdock, Chew, & Fine. November 4, 2016
• Two Visions of a Transactive Electric System by Kristov, De Martini & Taft. January 12, 2016
• Electric Industry Structure and Regulatory Responses in a High Distributed Energy Resources Future, November 2015
• Distribution Systems in a High Distributed Energy Resources Future: Planning, Market Design, Operation and Oversight, October 2015
• 21st Century Electric Distribution System Operations, May 2014
• Roadmapping the California Smart Grid through Risk Retirement: Technology Manufacturer and Vendor Perspective. NASA/JPL Report, November 2013