So your business wants to control energy costs by producing its own power? The possibilities for commercial and industrial projects may not be endless, but there’s plenty of variety to go around. Experts in the design and development of C&I generation projects will discuss the benefits, value, and challenges of combined heat and power (CHP) […]

While battery storage technology seems to get most of the headlines, pumped storage hydro accounts for about 94% of the energy storage capacity currently installed in the U.S. Still, there are several other storage technologies currently available and even more under development. This session will provide an overview of non-battery energy storage solutions and their […]

Today’s microgrids contain a variety of technologies, with control systems as varied as the locations in which the microgrids are deployed. This discussion will include details about designing microgrids for efficiency and resiliency, including specifics for commercial building managers about how to evaluate the economic viability of grid-connected solar PV, wind, and battery storage at […]

As a result of COVID-19, the electricity industry is facing spikes in non-payments, posing liquidity challenges and uncertainty for the future. Dentons’ public policy partner Andrew Shaw and Capital Power’s Jon Sohn will share their perspectives on the current and future landscape for the electricity sector, including what the industry may expect in the next […]

Nuclear power remains an important source of zero-emission electricity across the world. Scientists, environmentalists, and others recognize the need to maintain nuclear power’s place in the global generation mix, particularly as a solution to combat climate change. The advent of advanced nuclear power technologies also provides a way to bring reliable, clean energy to areas […]

This session will overview the role of the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule and the possible impacts it will have on the utility industry, including measures that could be implemented to drive heat rate improvements. Attendees will come away with a better understanding of the ACE rule and possible impacts on their operations.

COVID-19 has impacted every business in some manner. For coal mines, coal buyers, coal shippers, to coal users have experienced coal sitting on the ground for longer period and higher stock than normal. One concern is what do I do with so much coal and how can it be managed so it doesn’t spontaneously combust? […]

Utilities are no longer spectators when it comes to distributed energy. Large-scale power generators are retooling their business models to embrace distributed energy resources (DERs) as power market participants, as utilities take ownership of behind-the-meter DERs. Experts familiar with how utilities can take advantage of distributed generation will discuss this trend, including the nexus of […]

The transport of iron throughout the steam cycle due to Flow Accelerated Corrosion has been well documented and discussed over the years due to its potential for causing catastrophic destruction and loss of life. While coming up with a solution involves control of various aspects of water chemistry even prior to vaporization, monitoring techniques have […]

Decarbonizing the energy sector is challenging. It involves implementing new technology and hitting aggressive targets and timelines. This session will explore how utilities, system designers, and equipment suppliers view the evolution of the hydrogen economy for the power industry. Moderator – Sonal Patel, Senior Associate Editor, POWER magazine Decarbonizing our Energy Ecosystem with Gas Turbines– […]