Webinar Distributed Energy Resources Integration & Regulatory Initiatives in NY and CA March 23, 2017 11 am PST/2 pm EST 60 mins Register for Webinar Members Free Non-members Free Register for Webinar Join us for this free webinar. The electric power sector is in the midst of a major transition with the rise of distributed energy resources (DERs). While utilities assess the true value of DER integration to grid reliability, some states are taking proactive approaches to advance DER integration. Two such states leading the country with their regulatory initiatives are New York and California. A report co-authored by SEPA and ScottMadden titled “51st State Perspectives – Distributed Energy Resources Integration” outlines the key similarities and differences between the two states’ path towards DER integration, and offers critical lessons for other states to adopt or adapt to facilitate their own market transformations. Join SEPA, ScottMadden, and representatives from two leading utilities in California and New York as we discuss where both states are experiencing overlap and divergence in their goals and execution of electricity system reform, with a particular focus on rate design. Register for Webinar Not a member? Learn more about the benefits of joining the SEPA community. View Membership Info Share Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedIn About the Speakers Cristin Lyons Partner and Energy Practice Leader, ScottMadden, Inc. Cristin Lyons is a partner with ScottMadden and leads the firm’s Grid Transformation practice, which helps clients adapt to the operational, planning, customer, and regulatory changes driven by the increasing penetration of distributed energy resources. Since joining the firm in 1999, Cristin has consulted with myriad transmission and distribution clients on issues ranging from process and organizational redesign to merger integration to project and program management. She is also a frequent speaker and panelist at conferences across the country. Cristin earned a B.A. in Political Science and Spanish from Gettysburg College, and an M.B.A. from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. Matt Ketschke Vice President of Distributed Resource Integration Matt Ketschke is currently Con Edison’s Vice President of Distributed Resource Integration where he is responsible for the planning and integration efforts related to grid edge customer sided resources and non-traditional utility solutions. He leads Con Edison’s team that is collaborating with regulators and stakeholders on New York’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) effort. REV is an ambitious state policy initiative which is helping to shape the evolution of the electric delivery business model of the future. Matt has been with Con Edison for over 21 years and has held various positions of increasing responsibility in operations, construction, and engineering. He is a graduate of Stevens Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science in Management) and Columbia University (MBA). Gary Stern Managing Director of Regulatory Operations, Southern California Edison Company, Southern California Edison Gary Stern is the Managing Director of Regulatory Operations in the Regulatory Affairs organization for Southern California Edison Company (SCE). In this capacity, he oversees all California Public Utilities Commission jurisdictional revenue requirements, revenue forecasting, load research, rate design and tariff functions. His responsibilities also include management oversight of SCE’s General Rate Cases (GRC) and Energy Resource Recovery Account (ERRA) proceedings. Previously, Gary directed SCE’s energy policy organization, and before that, resource planning, market design and analysis, and strategic project groups. Gary Stern holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California at San Diego. He has an M.A. in Economics, and a B.A. in mathematics also from UC San Diego.
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