distributed energy conference

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) new leadership team is a diverse group of individuals with a wide range of experience across the power sector and academia. The names announced Jan. 21 include Kelly Speakes-Backman, who has served as the first CEO of the Energy Storage Association (ESA) and was a keynote speaker at POWER’s […]

When the World Health Organization published news on Jan. 5, 2020, about cases of “pneumonia of unknown etiology” detected in Wuhan City, China, few people began stocking up on toilet paper or canceled

The co-location of these POWER events puts them in the unique position to safely offer what could be the first in-person power industry event covering the full energy value chain since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted conference schedules. HOUSTON, Texas, December 17, 2020 – POWER announced today the decision to co-locate its Experience POWER (previously ELECTRIC […]

This DEC Digital event features a discussion of different ways to realize the full investment potential of your distributed generation project. There are many ways to approach financing in today’s market, and our panel will provide insight into strategies such as tax equity, along with outlining the unique benefits related to financing and building renewable […]

This DEC Digital event features a discussion of mechanisms available to develop a distributed generation project and make it part of a sustainable energy plan for your business. The market for distributed generation is growing, and major utility and corporate entities are entering the sector, as they look for ways to secure more reliable, resilient, […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

Businesses are putting more emphasis on sustainability, coordinating their operations to ensure financial success while also being mindful of environmental concerns. Investors in many cases are demanding companies embrace sustainability, which often includes being more efficient in their use of energy. That’s one reason behind the growth in distributed power generation, as companies develop their […]

Market forces are playing as much if not more of a role than regulatory policy in the transition from fossil-fueled power generation to renewables, as utilities in the U.S. and worldwide establish decarbonization goals. That was the message from Bill Ritter Jr., former governor of Colorado, during his keynote address at POWER’s Distributed Energy Conference […]