How This Seminar Works
	1. This live seminar consists of two 90-minute, high quality conference calls combined with your choice of printed or Internet-posted slides. 2. The day before the seminar, you will be emailed a toll-free telephone number to access the audio portion of the live seminar session. The seminar's slides will be attached to the email as a PDF file, and a Website link will be provided so you can view the slides on the Internet if you prefer. Phone calls originating from outside of the USA and Canada will be a toll call billed to you by your telephone service provider. 3. A few minutes before the seminar is to begin, you will call the toll-free phone number to access the audio portion of the seminar. You can follow the visual portion of the presentation by using the printed PDF files or by viewing the Internet-posted slides on your computer screen. 4. A professional moderator will manage the seminar teleconference and there will be ample opportunity to ask questions. All participants will hear both the question and the instructor's response. After the seminar is over, further questions can be directed to the instructor via email.

Since the energy crises of the 1970’s Demand Side Management or DSM has been an important part of our national energy strategy. Today as energy prices soar, environmental issues become prominent and conservation technologies improve, energy efficiency and demand response programs are more than ever an integral part of future resource plans. But how do you know if the programs are economically viable? Today's methods for efficiency valuation have improved substantially. Sure it’s still the same DSM, but today's more accurate methods are now able to fine tune which DSM should or shouldn't be included in the long run resource plans.

In this half day course, we explore how and where EE and DR value arose historically, review how state and regulatory policy shape that value, consider the process by which programs are developed and add value, and focus on modern methods and approaches that importantly shape EE and DR resource value. DSM entails actions that influence the quantity or patterns of use of energy consumed by end users and can take many forms. We examine the current strategies, enabling technologies and societal benefits of these and other programs, and demonstrate how utilities are using demand-side programs to deliver cost-effective energy solutions for future generations. Click Here to Register

Understand these important issues:

• How energy suppliers integrate supply sources with DSM, DG, Storage and Renewables.
• How State and National policies shape our energy future
• How we measure potential, design programs, and evaluate effectiveness with an eye on value
• How EE and DR programs can provide financial value and reduce overall energy costs
• How current strategies are being developed to enhance or optimize AMR/ AMI technologies
• How Environmental Benefits are measured and add value

What You will Learn:

• How Customers use Energy and How it’s Valued
• Emerging Technologies and How They are Valued
• What are the Standard Practice Manual tests and why we use them
• The Do’s and Don’ts of Program Design

Seminar Agenda

1. A Quick History of the Electric Industry and Energy Efficiency

2. Protocols, Policy and Valuation Criteria

3. What are the Standard Practice Manual Tests and why we use them

• ·         TRC – Total Resource Cost
• ·         UTC – Utility Cost Test
• ·         PCT – Participant Coat Test
• ·         RIM – RatePayer Impact Measure
• ·         Societal Test

4. Certification and Energy Star Standards

5. EPACT 2005 and other National Energy Policies

6. How Customers use Energy and How it’s Valued

7. Which Strategies Yield the Most Value

• ·         Energy Efficiency – Reduce overall energy consumption
• ·         Peak Load Reduction – Reduce peak load consumption
• ·         Load Shifting – Move consumption to less expensive hours
• ·         Load Building – Increase consumption overall or during off-peak hours
• ·         AMR/ AMI - Energy efficiency blended with demand response

8. How Demand-Side Programs Can Improve Customer Satisfaction

9. Technologies and How they are Valued

• ·         Heating, Transformers, Motors, Lighting
• ·         Home Appliances, Space Cooling, Refrigeration
• ·         Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies
• ·         Plug In Hybrid Vehicles
• ·         AMR/ AMI

10. Three Key Sources of Value Creation for Energy Efficiency

• ·         Program Design
• ·         Program Implementation
• ·         Impact Evaluation

11. Measuring CO2 Reductions and other Environmental Benefits of Efficiency

Your Instructor

Kenneth Skinner, Ph.D. –Dr. Skinner is Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Integral Analytics (IA), an analytical software and management consulting firm focused on operational, planning, and market research solutions. Reaching every aspect of the energy industry, the IA proprietary analytical, programming and statistical methods allow clients more precise valuation, faster and more affordably. Dr. Skinner has over 15 years of energy industry experience including 5 years as the Derivative Structuring Manager for Sempra Energy Solutions, a national energy supplier, focused on developing retail commodity supply strategies including portfolio risk management, hedging strategy, and least-cost supply opportunities. Having worked with several energy consulting companies including Summit Blue Consulting, RDI Consulting and PHB Hagler Bailly, Dr. Skinner has significant experience in economic analysis and modeling of energy assets including development of portfolio VaR models, structured valuation of distributed generation and electricity and natural gas commodity transactions, financial risk assessment and valuation of energy hedging strategies.

Who Should Attend this Seminar

The course is designed for those who desire a fundamental understanding of this vital topic including utility employees, commission staff, energy service professionals, and others. The course is designed to provide a solid understanding of the principles and terminology of EE and DR programs, and provide an introduction to the advanced analysis techniques and models that are used by program planners and evaluators. The course is not overly analytical, but rather summarizes these important techniques used by DSM professionals.

Why Choose PGS?

PGS seminars are known for their clear explanations and in-depth content. Register for a PGS program today, and team up with the leader in electric power and energy education. Join over 5,000 energy and financial professionals who have already attended one or more of PGS's proven courses. View Past Seminar Attendees

Prerequisites

This fundamental level, group live seminar has no prerequisites. No advance preparation is required before the seminar.

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