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Wednesday, March 28 • 1:45pm - 2:30pm
Is DERMS just DR with an E?

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Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) are critical for managing an ecosystem of clean, sustainable distributed energy assets, but what’s the best approach to this rapidly evolving area? This session discusses key considerations for DERMS as the energy industry realizes a more decentralized grid and how distributed energy assets need to be integrated into the fabric of the distribution system.

Moderators
avatar for Donny Holaschutz

Donny Holaschutz

Partner, inodú
Mr. Holaschutz has more than 12 years experience in the renewable energy and aerospace industry. He has consulted for startups, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies to help them execute innovative energy, water and sustainability projects.As part of inodú, Donny has participated... Read More →

Speakers
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Paul Lau

Chief Grid Strategy and Operations Officer, SMUD
As Chief Grid Strategy & Operations Officer, Paul Lau is responsible for the operations of SMUD’s power markets, transmission and distribution grids, including the Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC), the development of a holistic smart grid strategy and SMUD’s research... Read More →
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Gary Rackliffe

Vice President, Smart Grids North America, ABB
Gary Rackliffe is the ABB Vice President for Smart Grids North America. He has been in this position since 2009 and leads ABB’s smart grid initiatives in North America. He also is the General Manager for the Smart Grid Center of Excellence located in Raleigh, North Carolina.With... Read More →
avatar for Manish Rukadikar

Manish Rukadikar

Manager Strategy, DTE Energy
Manish Rukadikar is the Manager of Energy Efficiency Strategy and EM&V team at DTE Energy Company (NYSE:DTE), a Detroit, Michigan based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide.  DTE Energy’s largest... Read More →
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Bud Vos

President & Chief Executive Officer, Enbala
Siemens is investing in industry experts for product delivery. Jim is an Executive Grid Expert with a diverse background and knowledge of utility operations. This allows him to partner with Utilities and to translate business and technical needs into OT/IT solutions to maximize value... Read More →


Wednesday March 28, 2018 1:45pm - 2:30pm CDT
W Hotel | Ballroom C