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SUMMARY:Demand-Side Management (DSM) Program Manager Workshop
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SUMMARY:Demand Response 101: A Hands-On Intro to Flexibility Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Member$250 USD or 2 Group Member Points RegisterNon-member$300RegisterAwards 0.2 CEUs / 2 PDH (Click for more info)AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard\, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation\, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product\, service\, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook. \nNew to demand flexibility? This interactive pre-conference session is designed to help you build a strong foundation in demand response (DR) and virtual power plants (VPPs)\, and understand their growing role in today's evolving energy landscape. Through real-world examples\, guided discussion\, and hands-on activities\, participants will explore how DR programs work\, how VPPs aggregate distributed energy resources into dispatchable grid assets\, the technologies that support them\, and the role customer participation plays in grid flexibility and reliability. \nWhether you work for a utility\, implementation firm\, consultancy\, technology provider\, or are simply looking to expand your understanding of grid-interactive programs\, this session will provide practical context and terminology — from foundational DR concepts to the mechanics of VPP aggregation — to help you engage more confidently in flexibility conversations throughout the conference. \nYou’ll leave this session able to: \n\nDescribe the foundational concepts and purpose of demand response and demand flexibility programs within the modern electric grid\, including how and why the industry is evolving from event-based DR toward broader\, continuous flexibility strategies.\nDifferentiate between common types of demand response and demand flexibility programs and their applications.\nIdentify key technologies and customer engagement strategies used to support demand flexibility initiatives.\nExamine how demand flexibility contributes to grid reliability\, resilience\, resource adequacy\, and the integration of renewable energy at scale.\nApply foundational demand flexibility concepts to real-world program examples and industry scenarios you are likely to encounter in your work.\n\nSpeakers\nJordan Folks Director of Demand Flexibility at E Source Jordan brings over fifteen years of consulting and research experience in the energy sector. Jordan focuses much of his research on load management issues and strategies\, such as time-varying rates\, DERs and other emerging customer-facing technologies in the demand response space. Utilizing his strong academic background in environmental sociology and quantitative survey research\, Jordan’s contributions to the acceleration of demand response programs have primarily focused on researching customer experiences\, opinions and behaviors. \nDerek KirchnerSenior Consultant\, Intelligent Grid Solutions at TRC Companies\, Inc. Derek focuses on consulting with utilities in Distributed Energy Resources\, Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems and Retail and Wholesale energy markets. He spent over 22 years working within regulated utilities in Michigan managing multiple utility programs\, products and services in Demand Side Management in support of utility generation planning and clean energy goals.
URL:https://aesp.org/event/demand-response-101-a-hands-on-intro-to-flexibility-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton Montreal\, 1255 Rue Jeanne-Mance\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H5B 1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-person Training
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SUMMARY:Basic Statistics
DESCRIPTION:Member$395 or 4 group pointsRegisterNon-member$499RegisterAwards 0.4CEUs / 4 PDH (Click for more info)AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard\, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation\, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product\, service\, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook. \nData doesn’t have to be intimidating — and you don’t need advanced math to use it well. \nIn this engaging\, hands-on workshop\, you’ll build confidence with the foundational statistical concepts every energy professional should understand. Using real-world program examples\, we’ll break down the “why” behind the numbers and show you how to turn data into insights you can actually explain and apply. \nWhether you’re new to data or looking to strengthen your analytical foundation\, this session is designed to meet you where you are — and help you move forward. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n• Clean and visualize data to uncover clearer insights \n• Compare pre- and post-intervention results \n• Assess differences across groups using t-tests and ANOVA \n• Understand regression models — and what makes them meaningful and reliable \nSpeaker\nPaula Ham-Su Associate Principal Research Consultant\, TRC Companies Paula Ham-Su is a Associate Principal Research Consultant at TRC Companies. She has 30 years of experience in utility customer research and load analytics. She serves as Subject Matter Expert in a variety of projects that include impact evaluation of energy efficiency and load management programs\, cost of service and rate design studies\, customer research\, end-use disaggregation studies\, and other topics. Prior to joining TRC\, she held senior positions at DNV\, Pacific Gas & Electric\, Regional Economic Research (now Itron)\, and San Diego Gas & Electric. \nLinkedIn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T130000
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SUMMARY:From Labels to Leverage: Supplier Strategies for Success in Energy
DESCRIPTION:Diverse SuppliersTo register as a diverse supplier\, email elearning@aesp.orgFreeAll Others$150Register Awards 0.4CEUs / 4 PDH (Click for more info)AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard\, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation\, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product\, service\, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook. \nIn today’s energy industry\, supplier inclusion is evolving. Certification remains valuable\, but it’s no longer the only key to opportunity. Utilities\, implementers\, and agencies are seeking suppliers who can show real value\, demonstrate measurable impact\, and build strong relationships grounded in clarity\, communication\, and trust. \nNow in its fourth year\, this pre-conference training brings together diverse suppliers and industry partners for a candid and practical look at how opportunities are created in 2026. Participants will hear directly from utilities and implementers about what they look for\, where they see ongoing need\, and how suppliers can position themselves for stronger partnerships.  \nThe day also includes hands-on co-creation sessions where suppliers will define what healthy teaming should look like\, and begin shaping a shared understanding of partnership in the industry. Additional sessions will focus on the languge that strengthens credibility\, the practices that set successful suppliers apart\, and the strategies that turn stories into winning proposals. \nWhether you are looking to grow your business or strengthen your partnerships\, this session will help you move from describing what you do to clearly demonstrating the value you bring. \nLearning Objectives:  \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to:  \n\nIdentify current trends and shifts in supplier inclusion and explain how they influence opportunities in the clean energy industry. \nCo-create shared principles for clearer and healthier partnerships with utilities and implementers.\nApply outcomes-focused\, partner-centered language to strengthen proposals\, capability statements\, and communications. \nEvaluate real-world examples of supplier success to identify strategies that align with current procurement priorities. \nDevelop or refine a positioning or pivot statement that clearly communicates measurable impact and organizational value to potential partners. \n\nWho Should Attend?  \nThis pre-conference training is designed for underrepresented suppliers – including\, but not limited to\, women-owned\, veteran-owned\, minority-owned\, LGBTQ+-owned\, and disability-owned businesses – who want to sharpen how they present their value and building stronger connections in the clean energy industry.   \nWhether you are new to the sector or already pursuing partnerships with utilities and implementers\, this session will help you:  \n\nShowcase both your capabilities and impact  \nLearn the language that procurement teams respond to \nUnderstand what makes proposals stand out \nImprove teaming and partnership strategies\nTurn your stories and experiences into strategies that win work \n\nRecommended for:  \n\nBusiness owners and leaders from underrepresented backgrounds (women-owned\, veteran-owned\, minority-owned\, LGBTQ+-owned\, disability-owned\, etc.) seeking to expand their clean energy opportunities. \nEmerging suppliers who want to better understand procurement processes and industry priorities. \nEstablished contractors aiming to refine proposals and strengthen partnerships with utilities and implementers. \nProfessionals from companies offering products or services that can support the clean energy transition. \nPartners interested in gaining practical tools for positioning\, pitching\, and collaborating with inclusive enterprises. \n\n\n\nInterested in sponsoring this training? Click here for more info. \n\n\nAgenda\n1:00 - 1:20pm: Grounding and Goals \nThis opening segment will introduce the day’s purpose: connecting suppliers with actionable insights and pathways to partnership in a changing energy landscape. Facilitators will highlight shifts in procurement\, the launch of AESP’s Inclusive Enterprises Directory\, and how this training connects to real opportunities throughout the Annual Conference.  \n1:20 - 2:00pm: Voices of the Industry \nUtilities\, implementers\, and agencies share their perspectives on supplier inclusion in today’s environment. Speakers will discuss what’s changed since DEI mandates have shifted\, what still drives procurement decisions\, and where they see ongoing opportunities for impact in 2026.   \nSpeakers: Omy Garcia (Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas)\, Courtney Steward (DTE Energy)\, Sylvester Johnson (CLEAResult)\, Dany Kahumoku (ICF) \n2:00 - 2:40pm: Building Better Partnerships: Co-Creating a Shared Understanding \nLet’s open up the real conversation to focus on clearer\, healthier partnership expectations across the supplier ecosystem. Participants will name common partnership challenges\, discuss the realities of contracting\, and begin shaping a shared understanding of what fair and respectful teaming should look like across the industry. \nInstead of presenting a finished framework\, this session invites suppliers to co-create it. The group will work together to define what authentic partnership means\, identify the practices that build trust\, and start drafting a Shared Understanding of Partnership to guide how suppliers\, implementers\, and utilities work together moving forward. \nSpeaker: Ashley Santor (DoerMaker) \n2:40 - 2:50pm: Break \n2:50 - 3:30pm: Identity AND Impact: Language\, Value\, and What Sets Strong Suppliers Apart \nThis session brings together two connected parts of supplier success: the language suppliers use to describe who they are and the measurable impact they bring to a partnership. Participants will explore how the language of DEI has evolved over the last year in procurement and program design. Facilitators will share what resonates with partners today\, using examples of modern\, outcomes-focused language that strengthens credibility and communicates value clearly and confidently. \nFrom there\, the conversation moves into the practical side of how utilities and implementers evaluate suppliers beyond certification status. Through examples of strong bids\, real challenges\, and lessons learned\, participants will explore what distinguishes compelling proposals\, how teaming strategies influence success\, and how to avoid common pitfalls. \nSpeakers: MJ Jones (Consultant)\, Sheila Azor (Eversource) \n3:30 - 3:45pm: Break \n3:45 - 4:45pm: Turning Stories into Strategy \nEvery business has stories that demonstrate capability\, reliability\, and impact. This session shows how to turn those stories into strategic tools: capabilities statements\, bid narratives\, and partnership pitches. Facilitators will share best practices for identifying opportunities\, evaluating fit\, and crafting narratives that connect supplier strengths to partner priorities. In group breakouts\, participants will draft and share their own “pivot statements” (concise articulations of how their organizations create measurable impact) leaving with a practical takeaway they can immediately refine and use.   \nSpeakers: Scott Alan Davis (SEEL)\, Pamela Fann (Integrated Solutions)\, Yasmin Abraham (Kambo Energy Group) \n4:45 - 5:00pm: Commitments and Connections \nParticipants will leave with tangible next steps for expanding visibility\, partnerships\, and impact\, including how to engage with the Inclusive Enterprises Directory and connect during the conference.  \n \n\n\n\nKey Takeaway  \nParticipants will leave with a clearer understanding of how supplier inclusion is evolving\, what utilities and implementers are looking for\, how language influences credibility\, and how to communicate impact in ways that open the door to meaningful partnerships. \nThey will also walk away with the start of a Shared Understanding of Partnership\, a refined positioning statement\, and actionable next steps for strengthening their visibility and opportunities in the year ahead. \nSpeakers \nOmayra GarciaPeoples Gas and North Shore Gas LinkedInCourtney Steward DTE Energy  LinkedInSylvester Johnson CLEAResult LinkedInDany Kahumoku ICF LinkedInAshley Santor DoerMaker LinkedInMarvelene (MJ) JonesResource Innovations LinkedInSheila Azor Eversource  LinkedInScott Alan DavisSEEL  LinkedInPamela (Pam) FannIntegrated Solutions  LinkedInYasmin Abraham Kambo  LinkedIn
URL:https://aesp.org/event/aesp-annual-2026-pre-con-training-from-labels-to-leverage-supplier-strategies-for-success-in-energy/
CATEGORIES:In-person Training
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SUMMARY:AI in Energy Programs: From Primer to Practice
DESCRIPTION:Member$295 or 3 group member points RegisterNon-member$399RegisterAwards 0.3CEUs / 3 PDH (Click for more info)AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard\, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation\, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product\, service\, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook. \nArtificial intelligence is quickly moving from a buzzword to a practical business tool across the energy sector. From customer engagement and load management to workforce development and program delivery\, AI is already shaping how utilities and energy organizations operate. \nThis pre-conference session provides a clear\, practical introduction to AI designed specifically for energy professionals. \nThe session is structured in two parts: \nAI Foundations introduces essential AI concepts and terminology in an energy-relevant context. Participants will build a baseline understanding of how modern AI works\, what it can and cannot do\, and why data privacy\, security\, and responsible use are critical across all applications. This segment also explores how AI supports customer engagement\, load forecasting\, grid resiliency\, and internal utility operations. \nAI in Action brings those foundations to life through real-world examples from across the energy sector. Presenters will highlight current applications of AI in workforce development\, program design\, customer segmentation\, call center support\, forecasting\, billing insights\, and evaluation. Attendees will see how AI tools are being applied today and what lessons can inform future pilots and implementations. \nThroughout the session\, presenters will address ethical considerations\, data safeguards\, and practical decision points to help organizations assess AI tools thoughtfully and responsibly. \nParticipants will leave with a clearer understanding of how AI is being used across energy programs and utility operations\, along with practical insights they can apply within their own organizations. \nBy the end of the session\, you will: \n\nDescribe core artificial intelligence concepts and terminology relevant to utility operations\, customer engagement\, and energy programs.\nExplain how AI supports customer segmentation\, personalization\, load forecasting\, workforce development\, and internal decision-making.\nDifferentiate between common AI applications and identify appropriate use cases within the energy sector.\nEvaluate data privacy\, security\, and ethical considerations associated with implementing AI tools.\nIdentify practical opportunities to responsibly pilot or apply AI solutions within their organizations.\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis session is designed for utility and energy professionals who are interested in practical applications of AI across programs and operations. It is relevant for program managers\, implementers\, evaluators\, regulators\, consultants\, analysts\, and professionals supporting customer engagement\, operations\, or communications. No technical background is required. \nYou’ll leave this session ready to confidently identify\, discuss and apply AI opportunities within your own organization. \nSpeakers \nMadeline BodellSolutions Consultant\, Bidgely  Madeline began her career in the energy industry as a Technical Program Manager at Bidgely in 2023\, leading customer implementations across customer engagement\, energy efficiency\, demand response and analytics solutions. \nSince 2025\, she has served as a Solutions Consultant\, supporting Bidgely’s sales organization with deep product expertise and advanced solutioning for utility use cases and evolving market needs. Madeline also serves as a co-chair of AESP’s Advancing Systems and Climate Resilience Topic Committee. \nLinkedInGreg BlairVice President\, Julius  Greg leads workforce partnershups focused on fast-moving\, infrastructure-driven industries. With over 15 years of experience at the intersection of workforce\, data and emerging technologies\, his work helps companies\, policymakers\, regional coalitions and industry trade organizations use real-time job posting data\, skills analysis\, and labor market signal detection to understand how talent demand is evolving across dynamic labor markets\, including AI infrastructure\, energy\, construction\, manufacturing and grid modernization. \nLinkedInHaider KhanVice President of Energy Analytics\, ICF  Haider has over 24 years of experience in energy and policy modeling\, simulation\, and optimization. He specializes in decarbonization\, DERs\, energy efficiency\, electrification\, and demand flexibility. He has worked with government organizations like NRCan\, IESO\, USAID\, US DOE\, and US EPA\, as well as utilities such as Toronto Hydro\, Exelon\, BH\, and Entergy. \nMr. Khan leads ICF’s Energy Analytics and Consulting business\, focusing on energy and policy modeling\, data analytics\, software development\, and AI & mathematical optimization for buildings\, industry\, and transportation sectors. \nLinkedIn
URL:https://aesp.org/event/aesp-annual-pre-conference-training-ai-in-energy-programs-from-primer-to-practice/
LOCATION:Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego\, 1 Market Pl\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:In-person Training
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SUMMARY:Get NSPM Certified™: Conducting Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) using the National Standard Practice Manual™ (NSPM) -Denver
DESCRIPTION:Member$1695 or 17 group pointsRegisterNon-member $1799Register Awards 1.3 CEUs / 13 PDHs (Click for more info)AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard\, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation\, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product\, service\, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook. \nJoin us in Denver\, CO—this in-person course dives into the full range of benefit-cost analysis (BCA)—also known as cost-effectiveness testing—for distributed energy resource (DER) investments. You’ll explore practical applications across both single and multiple DERs\, including energy efficiency\, demand response\, distributed storage\, solar\, and building and transportation electrification. Along the way\, you’ll work with the National Standard Practice Manual™ (NSPM) and supporting resources from the National Energy Screening Project (NESP™). \nYou’ll leave this session able to: \n\nBuild a strong foundation in BCA core principles.\nUnderstand how BCA fits within regulatory decision-making.\nApply BCA frameworks to real-world DER use cases.\nPractice applying BCA through hands-on group exercises.\n\nTraining TopicsThe course blends presentations with hands-on group exercises and examples. Topics include: \n\nOverview of BCA: principles and framework\, consistent application across DERs\, cost-effectiveness perspectives\, how BCA compares with rate impacts and equity analyses\, and applicability across regulatory contexts.\nBCA impacts and value streams for DERs: cost and benefit impacts across DER types and use cases\, including reliability\, resilience\, and risk.\nDeveloping a primary BCA test: the NSPM™ 5-step process\, aligning BCA with policy goals\, and when to use secondary tests.\nKey inputs and parameters: selecting a discount rate\, assessment level options\, treatment of transfer payments\, and addressing geographic boundaries.\nQuantifying system impacts: steps to measure both utility and non-utility impacts.\nPresenting and interpreting results: how to effectively share and make sense of findings.\nHands-on group exercises: BCA practice for an example DER use case throughout the two-day training.\n\nParticipants who pass the post-training exam with a score of 80% or higher will earn the NSPM Certified™ credential\, a designation that helps practitioners stand out as more jurisdictions reference and use the NSPM to guide DER evaluations. This course is designed for utilities\, consultants\, regulators\, consumer advocates\, and others involved in planning\, assessing or evaluating DER investments. \nNote that this NSPM Certified™ BCA training is taking place after the IEPEC conference in Denver. If you attend the IEPEC\, please consider joining us for this deep dive NSPM Certified™ training\, which will be held at Xcel Energy offices just a 10 minute drive from the IEPEC hotel location. \nTravel InformationIf you’re traveling to Denver\, here are some nearby hotels to consider: \n\nCatbird Hotel\nSonesta Denver Downtown\nMagnolia Hotel\n\n*We want everyone to feel welcome and supported. If you need any ADA accommodations\, just let us know — we’re happy to help. Email us at elearning@aesp.org. \nThank You To Our SponsorsInstructors Chris NemePrincipal\, Energy Futures Group A principal at Energy Futures Group\, Neme has more than 30 years of experience helping clients in 35 states\, seven Canadian provinces and several European countries with energy efficiency\, demand response\, strategic electrification and other distributed energy resource programs and policies. His work includes reviewing state and utility decarbonization plans\, supporting Clean Heat Standards in multiple states\, developing recommendations for non-wires and non-pipe alternatives\, and co-authoring the National Standard Practice Manual for Benefit-Cost Analysis of Distributed Energy Resources. He has filed expert witness testimony in more than 75 cases before 13 state and provincial public utility commissions. \nKarl R. Rabago Principal\, Rábago Energy  Karl R. Rábago operates an energy consultancy as Rábago Energy LLC\, based in Denver\, Colorado. Karl has 30 years of experience in energy and climate policy and markets and is recognized as an innovator in utility regulatory issues relating to clean and distributed energy services and technologies.  \nKarl’s education and training experience includes five years as executive director of the Pace Energy and Climate Center at the Pace University law school\, where he taught energy law. He also taught law at the University of Houston and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Karl has delivered training and education on utility regulatory and rate making issues in scores of venues across the U.S. and abroad.  \nRábago is a frequent author on electricity industry issues and has provided testimony as an expert witness in more than 160 electric and gas utility regulatory proceedings. He was appointed by Colorado Governor Polis to a seat on the Board of the Colorado Electric Transmission Authority\, where he chairs the Partnership Development Committee. Karl serves as Chair of the Board of the Center for Resource Solutions\, a San Francisco based non-governmental organization that manages the Green-e Certification program for green power products\, and on the Boards of Solar United Neighbors and the Texas Solar Energy Society. Rábago has been a Commissioner on the Texas Public Utility Commission; a Deputy Assistant Secretary at the US DOE; Vice President of Distributed Energy Services at Austin Energy; Director of Regulatory Affairs for the AES Corporation and AES Wind; Managing Director & Principal of the Rocky Mountain Institute; and Energy Program Manager for the Environmental Defense Fund.  \nWhile on active duty in the US Army\, Karl served as an Armored Cavalry officer\, as a Judge Advocate\, and as assistant professor of law at the US Military Academy at West Point\, NY. Karl is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Management. He earned a Juris Doctorate from the U. of Texas and holds Master of Laws degrees in environmental law and military law from Pace Law School and the US Army Judge Advocate General’s School. 
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LOCATION:Xcel Energy\, Xcel Energy 3500 Blake Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Get NSPM Certified™: Conducting Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) using the National Standard Practice Manual™ (NSPM) -Waltham
DESCRIPTION:Member$1695 or 17 group pointsRegisterNon-member $1799Register Awards 1.3 CEUs  (Click for more info)AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard\, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation\, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product\, service\, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook. \nJoin us in Waltham\, Massachusetts—just outside of Boston—for this in-person course dives into the full range of benefit-cost analysis (BCA)—also known as cost-effectiveness testing—for distributed energy resource (DER) investments. You’ll explore practical applications across both single and multiple DERs\, including energy efficiency\, demand response\, distributed storage\, solar\, and building and transportation electrification. Along the way\, you’ll work with the National Standard Practice Manual™ (NSPM™) and supporting resources from the National Energy Screening Project (NESP). \nYou’ll leave this session able to: \n\nBuild a strong foundation in BCA core principles.\nUnderstand how BCA fits within regulatory decision-making.\nApply BCA frameworks to real-world DER use cases.\nPractice applying BCA through hands-on group exercises.\n\nTraining TopicsThe course blends presentations with hands-on group exercises and examples. Topics include: \n\nOverview of BCA: principles and framework\, consistent application across DERs\, cost-effectiveness perspectives\, how BCA compares with rate impacts and equity analyses\, and applicability across regulatory contexts.\nBCA impacts and value streams for DERs: cost and benefit impacts across DER types and use cases\, including reliability\, resilience\, and risk.\nDeveloping a primary BCA test: the NSPM™ 5-step process\, aligning BCA with policy goals\, and when to use secondary tests.\nKey inputs and parameters: selecting a discount rate\, assessment level options\, treatment of transfer payments\, and addressing geographic boundaries.\nQuantifying system impacts: steps to measure both utility and non-utility impacts.\nPresenting and interpreting results: how to effectively share and make sense of findings.\nHands-on group exercises: BCA practice for an example DER use case throughout the two-day training.\n\nParticipants who pass the post-training exam with a score of 80% or higher will earn the NSPM Certified™ credential\, a designation that helps practitioners stand out as more jurisdictions reference and use the NSPM to guide DER evaluations. This course is designed for utilities\, consultants\, regulators\, consumer advocates\, and others involved in planning\, assessing\, or evaluating DER investments. \nTravel InformationIf you’re traveling to Waltham\, here are some nearby hotels to consider: \n\nExtended Stay America -Boston-Waltham\nCourtyard by Marriot Boston- Waltham\nBest Western Plus Waltham Boston\n\n*We want everyone to feel welcome and supported. If you need any ADA accommodations\, just let us know — we’re happy to help. Email us at elearning@aesp.org. \nThank You To Our SponsorsInstructors Chris NemePrincipal\, Energy Futures Group A principal at Energy Futures Group\, Neme has more than 30 years of experience helping clients in 35 states\, seven Canadian provinces and several European countries with energy efficiency\, demand response\, strategic electrification and other distributed energy resource programs and policies. His work includes reviewing state and utility decarbonization plans\, supporting Clean Heat Standards in multiple states\, developing recommendations for non-wires and non-pipe alternatives\, and co-authoring the National Standard Practice Manual for Benefit-Cost Analysis of Distributed Energy Resources. He has filed expert witness testimony in more than 75 cases before 13 state and provincial public utility commissions. \nCourtney LanePrincipal Associate\, Synapse Energy Economics  Courtney Lane has more than twenty years of experience in energy policy and utility regulation. She specializes in performance-based regulation\, grid modernization\, benefit-cost analysis\, rate and bill impacts\, and review of utility distributed energy resource and electric vehicle utility filings. \nMs. Lane has worked extensively both in the public and private sector through her time spent on state-level clean energy advocacy for environmental non-profit PennFuture\, and on demand side management planning and implementation for National Grid. In this capacity\, Ms. Lane has led stakeholder engagement\, provided testimony\, served as an expert witness\, and drafted legislation on matters pertaining to energy efficiency and renewable energy. Her experience in both the private and public sectors gives her a unique perspective on tackling energy issues and analyzing policies which lie at the intersection of both business and public interests. \nMs. Lane was one of the authors of the National Standard Practice Manual for Benefit-Cost Analysis of Distributed Energy Resources and its companion guide\, Methods\, Tools and Resources: A Handbook for Quantifying Distributed Energy Resource Impacts for Benefit-Cost Analysis. \nMs. Lane holds a Master of Arts in Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Geography from Colgate University.
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LOCATION:Reservoir Place\, 1601 Trapelo Rd\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
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SUMMARY:Getting Started With Distributed Energy Resources
DESCRIPTION:Member priceUS $395 / 4 pointsRegisterNon-member priceUS $499RegisterAwards 0.4CEUs / 4 PDH (Click for more info)AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard\, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation\, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product\, service\, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook. \nStart Flex Connect with a strong DER foundation\nKick off your Flex Connect experience with a hands-on\, practical introduction to distributed energy resources (DERs). This interactive course is built for energy professionals who are newer to DERs and ready to build confidence in the technologies\, terminology\, and trends transforming the grid. \nTogether\, we’ll explore what falls under the DER umbrella—solar PV\, energy storage\, demand-flexible loads\, and enabling tools like distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS). \nWe’ll break down how these technologies interact with the grid and customers\, highlight key market and policy developments\, and explore the real-world challenges and opportunities that come with a more distributed\, dynamic energy system. \nBy the end of this training\, you'll be able to: \n\nDefine distributed energy resources and name common DER technologies\nDescribe how DERs operate and summarize their capabilities\nExplain how DERs create value for utilities\, customers\, the grid\, and wholesale markets\nDiscuss challenges related to DER integration and assess their impact on grid operations and reliability\nRecognize how DERs influence utility-customer relationships\, policy design\, and market transformation\n\nWhether you're brand new to DERs or just need a refresher\, this session sets the stage for the next day and a half of Flex Connect learning. \nRegisterYour instructorDerek KirchnerSenior Consultant\, Intelligent Grid Solutions at TRC Companies\, Inc. Derek Kirchner\, Senior Consultant at TRC Companies is in the Intelligent Grid Solutions practice where he focuses on consulting with utilities in Distributed Energy Resources\, Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems and Retail and Wholesale energy markets. Mr. Kirchner spent over 22 years working within regulated utilities in Michigan managing multiple utility programs\, products\, and services in Demand Side Management in support of utility generation planning and clean energy goals. \nLinkedIn
URL:https://aesp.org/event/getting-started-with-distributed-energy-resources/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City\, 170 South west Temple\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, 84101\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Training
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