1. Tutorial Smart Grid Boot Camp Jan-19

Smart Grid 101 introduces the basics of Smart Grid, based on the NIST Smart Grid Framework the tutorial covers all aspects of smart grid. From why smart grid now to the key technologies that make up the smart grid. It introduces the work of OpenSmartGrid, Gridwise Architecture Council, NIST, DOE’s Modern Grid Project and other key efforts from around the world. The tutorial will help you:

-       Develop your business case

-       Understand the key standards that will underpin the smart grid in the US

-       Introduce you to key industry projects that are serving as key test beds

-       Introduce the key smart grid organizations and provide a pointer to involvement

-       Provide an understanding of the key technologies that compose a typical smart grid

The attendee will leave with a better understanding of the current state of the art in regulation and technology provided in a candid and unbiased fashion by some of the top practitioners in the industry. The session will be lead by Erich Gunther.

2. Tutorial Smart Metering Lessons Learned Jan-21

Lessons Learned in Smart Metering.

This tutorial is aimed at companies that are getting ready to roll out smart meters. It is based on the presenter’s work with more than 30 utilities from around the world that have installed more than 40 million new meters since 2000.  The session will cover topics that range from when should I put up my MDMS and Backhaul network, to when does theft begin with a new meter, to why there should not be a hammer in the installer’s tool set. The tutorial will cover items like:

-       Reasonable initial coverage for RF and PLC based networks and retry rates (including missing read rates)

-       Keys to tuning the network

-       Percentages of theft discovered, bad sockets and other items that stop installation

-       Dealing with customers – both in initial communication and customers that do not want meters installed

-       Installer issues and productivity tricks – typical productivity rates

-       Meter installations got’chas

-       How to dispose of meters and be able to deal with disputes

-       Issues in the IT systems

-       Terrain issues and RF frequency issues

-       Data rates and required back haul bandwidth

-       Using meter data beyond just billing and demand side management

The session will be tailored to the questions asked by the audience as the session progresses. The session will be lead by Doug Houseman