smart
cities
Shaping a Smart
Energy Future.
Smart Cities
Schedule at a Glance
NOVEMBER 3-4, 2014 | SAN DIEGO, CA
Rev. 10/10/14
Monday | November 3, 2014
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Welcoming Keynote
Mayor Kevin Faulconer, City of San Diego
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Keynote Presentation:
Energy as the Foundation of the Smart City
The power system lies at the core of the smart city. Interoperability, situational awareness, and
functional analytics provide the opportunity to move beyond grid maintenance and toward
advanced, sustainable cities. This community is designed to illustrate the tools necessary for utilities
to move beyond traditional operations and toward a truly integrated system.
• Define the goals and core components of Smart Cities
• Examine the interconnection between Energy and Smart Cities
• Highlight successes in Smart City cooperation and outline the path for utilities to follow
--Michael Jansen, CEO, Cityzenith
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Morning Beverage Break
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Host City Case Study: Cooperation and Smart City San Diego
As the host city, this session will illustrate the collaborative Smart City San Diego effort undertaken by the City
of San Diego, CleanTECH San Diego, San Diego Gas & Electric, GE, and Uc San Diego in bringing the concept of
Smart Cities to the San Diego region. Through this cooperation San Diego is now at the forefront of the Smart
Cities movement and has completed numerous projects that integrate both advanced smart grid technologies
and urban sustainability. While discussing these projects, this session will illustrate how San Diego has embraced
cooperative Smart City thinking both from a utility and a community perspective.
• Discuss collaborative planning in Smart City San Diego development
• Review recent Smart Cities San Diego projects in the SDG&E service territory
• Highlight the successful cooperation of the utility with public, private, and academic sectors
to create a smarter San Diego
--Jason Anderson, President, CleanTECH San Diego
--Laura McDonald, Director Public Affairs & Project Communications – Major Electric
Products, SDG&E
--Deb Tatum, Account Director, GE Digital Energy
--Jacques Chirazi, Program Manager—Clean Tech, City of San Diego
--Byron Washom, Director of Strategic Energy Initiatives, UC San Diego
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p.m.
Raleigh Cleantech Cluster
This session highlights how collaborative organizations like the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster
(and our partners and peers) develop organizational frameworks that have and will continue to enable the
deployment of smart city solutions. Collaboration between the public sector, private sector and utility
perspectives on the cooperative models to deploy smart city solutions. The unique insights this panel will reveal
will focus on the mechanics of “collaboration,” or the “act of collaborating for the sake of sharpening a competitive
edge.”
• Review regional planning from a multi-stake holder perspective
• Develop strategies for collaboration to advance regional competitiveness
• Integrate Smart City planning into regional objectives of multiple stakeholders
--Panelist: Lee Anne Nance, Executive Vice President, Raleigh Cleantech Cluster
Troy Carbaugh, Account Manager, OSIsoft
Bradley Rash, Business Systems Integrator, Duke Energy
James Stawinczy, Vice President - Head of Sustainability & Environment - Americas, Lend
Lease
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Networking
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Regulatory Hurdles and Opportunities for the Smart City
With unprecedented levels of distributed generation, growth in demand-side management programs, and the
rise of Smart Cities across the country, the traditional utility business model is in flux. Regulators are modifying
the rules for utility business models while applying increased expectations of reliability, resiliency, customer
engagement and financial efficacy. In this session, former California Public Utilities Commission Commissioner,
Dian Grueneich, will discuss the emerging trends in the regulatory landscape and provide insight into how
utilities can adapt and embrace Smart Cities, including increased local and statewide demand-side management
efforts, in a collaborative and effective manner.
• Review regulatory hurdles for Smart Cities
• Discuss effective programs for meeting increased regulatory expectations
• Evaluate best practices to maximize effectiveness of Smart City Projects
--Diane Grueneich - Commissioner Emeritus CPUC and Research Scholar, Stanford
University
Precourt Energy Efficiency Center (PEEC)
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2:15 - 3:00 p.m.
Consumer Thoughts and Opinions
Are there different identifiable consumer drivers that work in motivating customer segments to be engaged around
smart grid-enabled products and services? How do customers feel about the various consumer engagement smart grid
tactics? Gain the insight to these questions and more as Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative’s Executive Director Patty
Durand presents key research findings from Motivations and Emotions of Engaged Consumers. This session will
examine the differences in consumers’ self-perceptions of engagement and utility perceptions of engagement and look
at the factors that motivate egagement in each case. Additionally, learn the insights into what it really means to
motivate and engage consumers around energy management and/pr smart grid-enabled programs/technologies.
• Evaluate differences between consumer self-perception and utility perceptions of consumer behavior
• Review motivations for consumer behavior
• Develop strategies for motivating consumer buy-in of smart grid and smart city programs.
--Patty Durand, Executive Director, Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative
3:15 - 4:00 p.m.
SESSION BLOCK 1
Session 101 Envision Charlotte
Utilizing Uptown as a living laboratory to foster innovation, Envision Charlotte is developing first-of-their kind programs
in energy, water, waste and air to conserve resources and reduce operating costs. Smart Energy Now, is a program from
Duke Energy dedicated to helping reduce energy consumption in Charlotte’s Uptown buildings. The program focuses
on educating office workers in Uptown about small, simple changes that together have a huge impact on Charlotte’s
energy usage. Envision Charlotte’s has mobilized a community of building owners, managers, engineers, tenants and
workers to work collaboratively to reduce energy consumption and contribute to the 20% reduction goal for the
community. The aggregated community energy use is shared through digital displays in Uptown buildings and lobbies.
• Review Charlotte’s Smart Energy Now project
• Evaluate how collaboration with building owners can reduce energy usage in city cores.
• Develop strategies for engaging commercial and residential customers in energy efficiency programs.
--Greg Johnson, Program Manager, Envision Charlotte
Session 102 Utility Case Study: Austin Energy Green Building Program
The City of Austin created the nation’s first green building program in 1990. Austin Energy
Green Building (AEGB) is now the nation’s most successful sustainable building program. AEGB
encourages Central Texans to design and construct more sustainable homes and buildings. Austin
Energy’s mission has been to lead the transformation of the building industry to a sustainable
future. Developing and maintaining their own Austin specific rating systems allows Austin Energy
the flexibility to carry out Austin’s aggressive climate protection goals. We use these ratings to pave
the way for energy and building code changes that will reduce building energy use. This continuous
improvement cycle benefits everyone in the Austin Community.
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Review Austin’s Green Building Program
Evaluate how utility-driven programs can shape local regulations
--Richard Morgan, Green Building and Sustainability Manager,- Customer Energy Solutions,
Austin Energy
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4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
5:30am-6:30pm
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Sessions 201: New business models for an energy transformation: Fort Collins Utilities
as a case study
Fort Collins Utilities’ new business model, Integrated Utility Services, is helping the municipality
accelerate
greenhouse gas emissions reductions. For example through the overhaul of its
Welcome its
Reception
residential on-bill repayment program and the offering of an opt-out, bundled distributed energy
resource package Fort Collins Utilities will deploy more capital than has been dispersed by any
single on-bill program to date. In this session, we will discuss how this model, and other innovative
energy business models, can help shape the transformation of energy use at the community level.
Attend this session and we will:
• Discuss the implementation strategies that will enable cities to accelerate their climate action plans.
• Identify and describe a range of potential funding models for these programs
• Demonstrate the lynchpin role utilities can play in supporting a community’s social, economic goals, and
environmental goals.
Highlight other communities taking large strides towards energy transformations.
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--Martha Campbell, Senior Associate, Rocky Mountain Institute
Sessions 202: The Role of Microgrids in the Smart City
Increased integration of renewables and adoption of microgrid technologies pose both
opportunities and risks for utilities. Embracing these technologies can allow utilities to ensure
a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable power grid. This panel discussion will articulate the
advances of renewable and microgrid technology and business models within the Smart City.
• Explore the role of renewables and adoption of microgrids in the Smart City.
• Review advances in renewable technologies that foster increased integration into the power grid.
• Discuss the evolving business model of microgrids and how utilities can embrace microgrid adoption through
evolving business models.
--Terry Mohn, President, Microgrid Alliance
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Networking Reception
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Tuesday | November 4, 2014
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
Interoperability: Moving Toward Smart, Sharable Data
Smart cities require smart systems with intelligence pushed down to devices. Smart devices can
communicate using an open, interoperable model provide the foundation for growth in this sector.
At the heart of interoperability is the need for a way to understand, integrate, and use information
from all of the various elements in the smart city. The concept of device and system profiles
provides a simple way for systems to understand what’s available and how to interact intelligently.
This session will provide an overview of the key elements of interoperability, device and system
profiling, and the value of an open communications infrastructure.
• Review advanced utility communications networks
• Discuss interoperability standards and current trends in the industry
• Evaluate the data sharing requirements of multiple city services
--Ron Berstein, Chief Ambassador, LonMark International
9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
Advanced Analytics for the Smart City
New sensing technologies are allowing utilities to have unprecedented awareness of their systems.
With real-time data devices from the substation to the meter, utilities have the opportunity to
capitalize and make smarter decisions about how to keep their systems running efficiently. This
session will review how advanced analytics are being adopted by electric utilities and how leading
utilities are managing their systems in real time.
• Review advanced data analytics evolutions
• Discuss platforms for incorporating new system data
• Evaluate strategies for system optimization through increased sensing and analytics capabilities.
--TBA, Intel
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10: 30 - 10:45 a.m.
Morning Beverage Break
10: 45 a.m. - 12:00
p.m.
The Water/Energy Nexus
Water infrastructure is one of the most essential public services in a city. It is also the most
intrinsically linked to the core of the energy system. In assisting water utilities to become
more efficient, electric utilities can play a leading role in improving sustainability outside of
the traditional power system. In discussing this interconnection, the session will parallel paths
toward improved electric and water infrastructure.
• Examine the interconnections between electric and water utilities
• Review best practices for increasing energy efficiency in water infrastructure
• Highlight cooperative development and implementation of advanced technologies servicing both the
water and power industries.
--Moderator: Bobbi Harris, President, Smart Water Smart City
Panelist: Kate Zerrenner, Project Manager, Environmental Defense Fund
Panelist: Tim Baldwin, Senior Vice President, McKim & Creed
Panelist: Paul Thomas, Director of Energy Efficiency, Water Energy Innovations
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch & Networking
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SESSION BLOCK 3
Session 301: Central Texas Fuel Independence Project
Central Texas Fuel Independence Project, is a public-private initiative that expands the
footprint of electric and natural-gas vehicles through informational and market leadership
across the 10 counties surrounding Austin and San Antonio. CTFIP has leveraged existing
investments in technology to achieve wide scale market adoption of these two vehicle types
and their infrastructure. Through our leveraging of local assets and collaborative process
we serve as an independent, third-party resource that provides strategic guidance fosters
collaboration among academia, government and industry. Our advisory board includes
TxDOT, ERCOT, Texas Railroad Commission, Transportation Authorities for the Texas Triangle,
Centerpoint Energy, Oncor, Texas Gas Service, CPS Energy, Austin Energy, Bluebonnet Electric
Cooperative, Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Nissan, BMW, GM, University of Texas, University
of Texas at San Antonio, the Greater San Marcos Partnership and Austin Community College.
By bringing in leading actors in these issues, CTFIP has become the go-to source to develop
electric and natural gas vehicle infrastructure, programs, education, training and resources.
CTFIP works closely with city governments, local municipal bodies, state and federal
government agencies and private entities to support infrastructure development for NGVs
and EVs throughout the region. CTFIP provides strategic analysis and guidance to help fleet
managers identify and implement the right fuel mix to support their business needs and goals
today—and moving forward.
• Review the multi-jurisdictional planning process embraced by the CTFIP
• Develop strategies for incorporating public-private partnerships across a regional basis
• Discuss how the CTFIP has increased NGV and EV adoption through its region
--Andrew Johnson, Director, Central Texas Fuel Independence Project, Austin Energy
Eddie Kirby, PhD, Strategic Research & Innovation Manager, CPS Energy
Session 302: Legal Issues in the Smart City
Increased interoperability presents increased challenges for utilities seeking to protect both
customer and operational data. While open-data platforms can increase the utility’s role in
the Smart City, they present numerous legal pitfalls with uncertain expectations and liabilities.
This panel will provide insight into the current legal landscape and experts will assist utilities in
designing effective and secure data policies.
• Discuss legal challenged presented by increased data interoperability and sharing
• Evaluate strategies for protection of company and customer data
• Review best practices for ensuring consumer privacy
--Brian Orion, Partner, Lawyers for Clean Energy
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2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
SESSION BLOCK 4
Session 401: Success in Smart City Planning: ComED
The range of utility implementation of the Smart Cities concept varies between those with
robust and integrated planning systems, to those who are just starting to broach the topic.
The shift toward smart cities in the United States will be gradual, but this series of utility case
studies will illustrate how utilities across the country have integrated core components of the
Smart City concept into their systems, and highlight successes in cooperation from utilities
seeking to get the most out of their smart technology investments.
• Demonstrate utility successes in cooperative Smart City Planning
• Highlight core components of the Smart City and how utilities have leveraged their
advanced technology investments
Illustrate Smart City projects that have been implemented by utilities across the
country
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--Joe Svachula, VP Smart Grid and Technology, ComED
Session 402: Electric Vehicles: Transportation Electrification: Best Practices,
Industry Status, and Future Opportunities
Utilities have the opportunity to lead their communities toward more advanced, sustainable,
and efficient electric transportation options. As EV ownership, car sharing programs, allelectric fleets, and electric busses all begin to increase, utilities can learn from the successes
of their peer utilities in implementing these projects, and bring more efficient electric
transportation to their community. This session will highlight cities that are leading the way in
transportation electrification and illustrate the opportunities for utilities to lead the way toward
increased adoption in their city.
• Design strategies for increasing utility leadership in transportation electrification
• Evaluate new opportunities for EV infrastructure development
• Examine utility successes in EV adoption
--Panelist: April Buldoc, Electric Vehicle Manger, San Diego Gas & Electric
Panelist: Ashley Horvat, Chief EV Officer, State of Oregon Office of Innovative
Partnerships & Alternative Funding
2:45 - 3:00 p.m.
Afternoon Beverage Break
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SESSION BLOCK 5
Session 501: ProLogis -End User Smart City Projects: Proligis and Renewable
Energy
As one of the world’s largest owners of rooftops, Prologis has a huge potential to leverage its
real estate portfolio for hosting solar energy systems. Prologis Renewable Energy partners
with utilities or investors seeking to provide renewable energy to their customers. By renting
roof space and allowing these entities to host solar panels on our facilities, Prologis is helping
provide renewable energy to the communities in which it operates. This approach is much
more efficient and has a much greater environmental benefit than using the solar panels to
power its buildings. The lengthy payback required for solar and our relatively short typical
lease term prevent Prologis from partnering with the customers inside its facilities to use solar
panels to power the building. By sending energy directly to the grid, Prologis can host larger
systems and enter into long-term agreements with utilities and investors.
--Drew Torbin, Vice President - Renewable Energy, Prologis
Session 502: Successes in Smart City Planning: Innovate Washington
Spearheaded by Innovate Washington, The Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) is leveraging
the region’s strengths to make Washington a world-class hub of clean energy ideas and
development, a leader in the creation of green jobs, and a home for high-growth clean
technology companies The CEP does this through: Major initiatives and programs designed
to assist Northwest clean energy companies in deploying their products to global markets. A
model that leverages public dollars with private investments and produces measurable returns.
The CEP is pursuing seed funding through i6 Green, a national grant competition that focuses
on the nexus between economic development and environmental quality. Providing annual
analysis and reports on policy alignment; working to eliminate regulatory barriers that limit
clean energy development. Unity and collaboration between key stakeholders.
• Review Innovate Washington’s Clean Energy Partnership
• Discuss finance initiatives for sustainable energy development
• Discuss strategic multi-stakeholder involvement in planning processes
--Kim Zentz, CEO, Envision Washington
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SESSION BLOCK 6
Session 601: Successes in Smart City Planning : National Grid
The range of utility implementation of the Smart Cities concept varies between those with
robust and integrated planning systems, to those who are just starting to broach the topic.
The shift toward smart cities in the United States will be gradual, but this series of utility case
studies will illustrate how utilities across the country have integrated core components of the
Smart City concept into their systems, and highlight successes in cooperation from utilities
seeking to get the most out of their smart technology investments.
• Demonstrate utility successes in cooperative Smart City planning
• Highlight core components of the Smart City and how utilities have leveraged their
advanced technology investments
Illustrate Smart City projects that have been implemented by utilities across the
country
--Carlos Nouel, Director Alliance and Vendor Strategy, National Grid
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Session 602: Advanced Sensing Applications and the Internet of the Grid
New sensing technologies are allowing utilities to have unprecedented awareness of their
systems. With devices from the substation to the meter all providing real-time data, utilities
have the opportunity to capitalize and make smarter decisions about how to keep their system
running efficiently. This session will review how the Internet of Things (IoT) concept is being
adopted by electric utilities and how leading utilities are managing their systems in real time.
• Review advanced sensing technologies
• Discuss platforms for incorporating new system data
• Evaluate strategies for system optimization through increased sensing capabilities.
--TBA
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