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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. 
URL:https://aesp.org/event/get-nspm-certified-conducting-benefit-cost-analysis-bca-for-distributed-energy-resources-ders-using-the-national-standard-practice-manual-ns-online-live-trainingpm/
LOCATION:Xcel Energy\, Xcel Energy 3500 Blake Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80205\, United States
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