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April 7, 2006Seattle, WA
Summit to focus on advanced technologies in utility portfolios
SEATTLE – April 7, 2006 – Utility executives and state energy commissioners will learn about the latest approaches to integrating advanced technologies into their energy portfolios during a day-long invitation-only event this week. "Advanced Solutions in the Integrated Resource Portfolio," hosted by Athena (www.athenacompany.com) and SmartGrid Newsletter (www.smartgridnews.com) will feature four sessions with recognized experts talking about energy generation and transmission.
"The fact that we will have to transition toward smarter and greener energy systems is becoming abundantly clear, but now the issue for the utility sector is how to move closer to that future in a practical way that keeps the lights on and balance sheets healthy in the meantime." says P.S. Reilly, president and CEO of Athena. "We want to help utilities move beyond least cost planning," she added.
"This event brings the best and brightest together to share best practices and chart a path that makes sense for the region." Experts from the U.S. and Canada will share their experiences and knowledge with the attendees. Utility executives and key regulators will discuss ways of incorporating advanced approaches in renewables, distributed generation, grid advances, storage, and demand side management to utility portfolio planning. Sessions include: Resource Strategies, Transitioning to the Grid of the Future, Delivery Adequacy, and Value-based Regional Energy Plans.
The conference keynote will be delivered by Rick Sergel, President of the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), who will address the group on the new mandatory, enforceable North America electric reliability standards of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
"The Energy Policy Act of 2005 means that electric reliability standards in North America will become mandatory and enforceable in the months ahead", says Rick Sergel, President of North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC). "If we vigorously enforce compliance, we can maximize effectiveness of the present system and provide incentive for investment delivering reliability of the electric grid," he added.
Event sponsors include AREVA T&D, British Columbia Transmission, Preston Gates Ellis LLP, Puget Energy, Stoel Rives LLP, Washington State Department of Commerce, Trade & Economic Development, and the U.S. Dept. of Energy. The event is being held from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Bellevue, Washington.
Athena
Athena (www.AthenaCompany.com) is an international advisory firm with experts in progressive strategies and practical deployments for the new energy economy. Athena is dedicated to promoting Smart + Green = Brilliant solutions that are cost effective, enhance the environment, and provide security and stability. Athena experts unleash value from Smart and Green innovations and policies for businesses, buildings, utilities, and communities. Athena transforms the energy system through research, events, consulting, market development, and deployment of integrated solutions. Clients include Fortune 1000 companies, utilities, solution providers, governments, and investors. Athena is based in Seattle, Washington, with experts across North America.
Smart Grid Newsletter
Smart Grid Newsletter (SGN) is the insider's guide to this rapidly growing market. It also serves as a communication vehicle for its Founding Sponsor, the GridWise Alliance, a public/private consortium dedicated to modernization of the electric system. SGN is dedicated to the commercial success of the Smart Grid sector and the companies that serve it. It delivers timely, focused, business-critical information to help readers know what's coming next... and to profit from that knowledge.SGN serves the business, financial, utility, and entrepreneurial communities.
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Press Contact: Rachel Tynan, Athena, 206-686-9330 ext.320
SEATTLE – April 7, 2006 – Utility executives and state energy commissioners will learn about the latest approaches to integrating advanced technologies into their energy portfolios during a day-long invitation-only event this week. "Advanced Solutions in the Integrated Resource Portfolio," hosted by Athena (www.athenacompany.com) and SmartGrid Newsletter (www.smartgridnews.com) will feature four sessions with recognized experts talking about energy generation and transmission.
"The fact that we will have to transition toward smarter and greener energy systems is becoming abundantly clear, but now the issue for the utility sector is how to move closer to that future in a practical way that keeps the lights on and balance sheets healthy in the meantime." says P.S. Reilly, president and CEO of Athena. "We want to help utilities move beyond least cost planning," she added.
"This event brings the best and brightest together to share best practices and chart a path that makes sense for the region." Experts from the U.S. and Canada will share their experiences and knowledge with the attendees. Utility executives and key regulators will discuss ways of incorporating advanced approaches in renewables, distributed generation, grid advances, storage, and demand side management to utility portfolio planning. Sessions include: Resource Strategies, Transitioning to the Grid of the Future, Delivery Adequacy, and Value-based Regional Energy Plans.
The conference keynote will be delivered by Rick Sergel, President of the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), who will address the group on the new mandatory, enforceable North America electric reliability standards of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
"The Energy Policy Act of 2005 means that electric reliability standards in North America will become mandatory and enforceable in the months ahead", says Rick Sergel, President of North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC). "If we vigorously enforce compliance, we can maximize effectiveness of the present system and provide incentive for investment delivering reliability of the electric grid," he added.
Event sponsors include AREVA T&D, British Columbia Transmission, Preston Gates Ellis LLP, Puget Energy, Stoel Rives LLP, Washington State Department of Commerce, Trade & Economic Development, and the U.S. Dept. of Energy. The event is being held from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Bellevue, Washington.
Athena
Athena (www.AthenaCompany.com) is an international advisory firm with experts in progressive strategies and practical deployments for the new energy economy. Athena is dedicated to promoting Smart + Green = Brilliant solutions that are cost effective, enhance the environment, and provide security and stability. Athena experts unleash value from Smart and Green innovations and policies for businesses, buildings, utilities, and communities. Athena transforms the energy system through research, events, consulting, market development, and deployment of integrated solutions. Clients include Fortune 1000 companies, utilities, solution providers, governments, and investors. Athena is based in Seattle, Washington, with experts across North America.
Smart Grid Newsletter
Smart Grid Newsletter (SGN) is the insider's guide to this rapidly growing market. It also serves as a communication vehicle for its Founding Sponsor, the GridWise Alliance, a public/private consortium dedicated to modernization of the electric system. SGN is dedicated to the commercial success of the Smart Grid sector and the companies that serve it. It delivers timely, focused, business-critical information to help readers know what's coming next... and to profit from that knowledge.SGN serves the business, financial, utility, and entrepreneurial communities.
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Press Contact: Rachel Tynan, Athena, 206-686-9330 ext.320
Company Name: Athena
Company Website: http://www.athenacompany.com