8:00 Registration for Workshop A

8:30 – 11:30 Workshop A: Exploring the world of AMI Products: Find the best one for your business

When looking for AMI network solutions there are multiple questions that utilities need to ask including scalability to accommodate growth as a utility expands the meter deployments throughout its service territory. Another important consideration is self sustainability, so there is no need for additional fixed network equipment piggy-backed onto the utility distribution system. Join this interactive workshop and learn about FlexNet, provided by Sensus Metering Systems.

What will you cover:

• Internet-based programming of the network and meter endpoints
• Familiarize yourself with such product features as demand reads, programmable read interval, power fail alarm and meter functions - all accessible from the Internet
• Gas and water modules for combo utility application

How will you benefit:

• Gain an understanding on how to increase meter reading efficiency and reduce overhead costs and enhance customer service
• Eliminate the need to have electric company staff involved in the network deployment process
• Ensure optimal network performance

Workshop Leader:

George Uram
VP, Industry and Regulatory Affairs
Sensus Metering Systems Inc.

11:30Registration for Workshop B – Lunch will be served

11:45 – 2:45 Workshop B: Integrating Smart Grid Analysis and Valuation into Utility Enterprise Business Planning

Smart grid technology and smart grid projects are fairly not new to the industry but accurate evaluation of smart grid performance and impact on existing assets and operations especially when many utilities are moving from pilot projects to the full deployment is essential for utility business forecasting. It is also important to calculate and estimate the impact of smart grid technology on consumers. This workshop will guide participants on how to execute business planning initiatives that account for these new and changing business considerations. In this session, you will gain a clear approach for properly integrating Smart Grid and business planning.

What will be covered:

• An analytic framework to determine business and operating model impacts of smart grid projects
• Accounting for reliability benefits, operating efficiencies and savings
• Quantifying financial and operational implications of renewables and distributed resources integration
• Capital planning and budgeting implications
• Impact of smart metering on consumers

How you will benefit:

• Enhance the robustness of your business case
• Plan and account for environmental compliance and sustainability
• Monitor your project’s performance and identify areas for corrective action

Workshop Leader:

Sam Poston
Partner
ScottMadden

2:45 Registration for Workshop C.

3:00 – 6:00 Workshop C: Taking Advantage of an Enterprise-wide Solution: Covering All Aspects of Smart Grid Implementation

Today, when many utilities are looking for ways to “connect all the dots”, all aspects of Smart Grid technology, an enterprise –wide solution might be the right answer for them. But before committing your company to any solution big or small, it is important to learn how it addresses the common challenges presented by Smart Grid, especially when it comes to the customer.

What will be covered:

• Ways to increase customer service
• Reduce frequency and duration of outages
• Improve demand response functionality

How you will benefit:

• Gain understanding of main building blocks necessary for selecting an enterprisewide solution
• Identify business and technical aspects of deploying an enterprise-wide solution
• Maximize the effectiveness of your current business initiatives in the area of smart grid implementation

Workshop Leader:

Andy Zetlan
Smart Grid Solutions
Telvent Utility Group