Smart grid has been described as a system of systems or a multitude of devices networked together in what might be described as “an Internet of Things.” An important aspect is the process of networking multiple systems and having those systems truly work together. Architecture and functionality of the integrated system must mesh without complicated one time software to allow systems to interoperate.

Barry Haaser - Moderator

President
Lakeview Group

Andrew Crapo - Speaker

Information Scientist
GE Global Research

Andy Abendshein - Speaker

Software Architect
Power Tagging

Jim Butler - Speaker

CTO
Cimetrics Inc.

Interoperability is a word, but what does it really mean when projects are put in place? This session will examine interoperability issues encountered during actual projects.

Barry Haaser - Moderator

President
Lakeview Group

Rish Ghatikar - Speaker

Program Manager
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Arthur 'Bud' Vos - Speaker

SVP, Utility Sales & Chief Technology Officer
Comverge

Scott Hublou - Speaker

SVP of Products, Co-Founder
EcoFactor

Erik Gilbert - Speaker

Director
Navigant Consulting

Standard development is an integral part of smart grid. Standards must lay out the definition, role and functions of various data. Without standards, it is difficult, if not impossible, to obtain interoperability between existing and new equipment. This session describes the evolution of several smart grid standards for specific areas (i.e. electric vehicles, customer energy management systems, etc.).

Tracy Markie - Moderator

President/CEO
Engenuity Systems

Nick McLellan - Speaker

Engineer
Johnson Controls

David Holmberg - Speaker

Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Lab
NIST

Ron Ambrosio - Speaker

Chief Technology Officer, Smarter Energy Research
IBM T.J. Watson Research Center

Heiko Englert - Speaker

Standardization Manager
Siemens AG

Dave Hardin - Speaker

Senior Director, SmartGrid Standards
EnerNOC, Inc.

Building systems, especially those related to life safety and security, have been integrated for years. Newer advanced technology approaches are needed for system integration and interoperability of systems within the buildings (related to energy management) and must address issues very similar to those with the electric grid standardization including sequences of operation, database management, dashboards, and security. Presentations in this session will encompass interactions between home and commercial resources and the needs of the power systems (demand response).

Tracy Markie - Moderator

President/CEO
Engenuity Systems

Phil Davis - Speaker

Senior Manager
Schneider Electric

Jim Sinopoli - Speaker

Principal
Smart Buildings LLC

Dave Olson - Speaker

VP of Business Development
BuildingIQ

Ed Koch - Speaker

Chief Technology Officer
Akuacom

Obstacles to standards-based interoperability are many, but the need to ensure interoperability of products from multiple vendors for smart grid will become significant. Standards typically define protocol and content requirements in great detail but may be light on implementation concerns. One of the questions yet to be answered is how does this work translate into actual adoption of standards-based products within vendor and utility systems. There needs to be certification and testing regiment to validate interoperability based on the standard.

Tracy Markie - Moderator

President/CEO
Engenuity Systems

John Simmins - Speaker

Senior Project Manager - Smart Grid
EPRI

James Mater - Speaker

General Manager, Smart Grid and Director
QualityLogic, Inc

Harry Stephey - Speaker

Engineer
KEMA Powertest, LLC

V S K Murthy Balijepalli - Speaker

Research Scholar
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Clint Powell - Speaker

Wireless Systems Consultant
Southern California Edison