Alison Silverstein, FERC to Present Keynote Address at CBI's 2nd Annual Demand Response Programs Conference.Energy Editors/Business Editors WOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2003 The Center for Business Intelligence announces its 2nd Annual Demand Response Programs conference, March 27-28, 2003, in Washington DC. The FERC's SMD (1) (Storage Module Device) A high-performance hard disk interface used with minis and mainframes that transfers data in the 1-4 MBytes/sec range (SMD-E provides highest rate). See hard disk. could have a significant impact on Demand Response load management programs throughout the U.S. To help reduce power costs and usage, some ISOs and other power utilities have instituted successful pilot programs attempting to put Demand Response into regular practice however there are still many unanswered questions about how it will exactly work. Many questions regarding the pricing incentives that affect the market and the criteria of who should and can participate are still unanswered. Attend CBI's 2nd Annual Conference on Demand Response to gain insight on the best practices for Demand Response today. Hear the experts of Demand Response share their experiences that led them to success and the benefits they have enjoyed since implementation. Survey many new technologies that are needed to achieve demand response. Also gain an understanding of the FERC's position and the impact the new Standard Market Design will have on state regulatory commissions. The conference features a keynote presentation from Alison Silverstein, Senior Energy Policy Advisor to the Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the United States federal agency with jurisdiction over electricity sales, wholesale electric rates, hydroelectric licensing, natural gas pricing, and oil pipeline rates. on "The State of the FERC Standard Market Design". A second keynote address will be presented by Gary Swofford, Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , Puget Sound Energy Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is an energy company providing electrical power and natural gas in the Puget Sound region of the northwest United States. It serves electrical power to over 1 million customers in Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Pierce, Skagit, Thurston, and on "Puget Sound Energy Demand Response - Challenges and Opportunities". Benefit from 10 case studies of Demand Response Programs from Allegheny Power, California ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. , New England ISO, New York ISO, Northeast Utilities, PEPCO PEPCO Potomac Electric Power Company (Washington, DC, USA) PEPCO Pakistan Electric Power Company PEPCO Professional Electric Products Company Energy Services, PJM, Puget Sound Energy, Southern California Edison Southern California Edison (or SCE Corp), the largest subsidiary of Edison International (NYSE: EIX), is the primary electricity supply company for much of Southern California. It provides 11 million people with electricity. and Xcel Energy. Also plan to attend one of two pre-conference workshops - the first on how to evaluate, plan and execute a Demand Response Program and the other on identifying the best technology for your demand response program. To register, or for more information, contact Luci Santillo, P: 781-939-2412 or e-mail l.santillo@cbinet.com. Get the complete agenda at http://www.cbinet.com/events/PB335/index.html |
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