GridUnity CEO Brian Fitzsimons Will Speak at GridTECH Connect Forum October 23-25
GridTECH Connect Forum Northeast will take place in Newport, RI. GridUnity is an event sponsor and CEO Brian Fitzsimons will speak on an all-star panel on October 24 from 11:45 – 12:45:
Bridging the gap: Why distribution and transmission system planning is critical for DER deployment
With the increasing deployment of distributed energy resources in the Northeast, it has become more important than ever to ensure that both distribution and transmission system planning are integrated and aligned. This session will discuss how utilities, regulators, and developers can work together to ensure that DERs are optimally integrated into the grid, while balancing the needs of both distribution and transmission systems. The session will also explore the potential benefits of a more integrated approach to DER planning, such as improved reliability, increased renewable energy integration, and cost savings for utilities, developers, and customers.
Speakers include:
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Brian Fitzsimons, CEO – GridUnity
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Mike DeSocio, Director of Market Design – NYISO
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Sheila Keane, Director of Analysis – New England States Committee on Electricity (NESCOE)
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Sam Evans-Brown, Executive Director – Clean Energy New Hampshire
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Joe White, Distributed Generation Ombudsman – Con Edison
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Alan McBride, Director, Transmission Services and Resource Qualification – ISO New England