Utility Solar Conference
Call for Speakers
Thank you for your interest in speaking at the 2016 Utility Solar Conference (USC) in Denver,
CO, April 11-13. As we develop the program for USC, the program planning team is seeking
expert speakers in a number of timely utility topics* in areas. Below you will see the four tracks
for the program as well as some suggested topic areas. Please feel welcome to share
additional topic areas and ideas.
Transforming the
Grid
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Wholesale Market
Transactions
Storage
Deployment
Microgrids
Smart Grid
Communications
Distributed
Energy Resource
Management
Systems
Solar & Storage
Optimizing
Interconnection
Smart Inverters
Forecasting
Strategies
Electric Vehicle
Integration
Distribution
Planning Tools
Interconnection
Tools
Adapting the
Utility Business
Model
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Automated
Demand
Response
Innovative Rate
Design
Policy &
Regulatory
Evolution
DER Valuation
Recruiting the
Utility
Workforce of
the Future
Utility-Owned
Distributed
Resources
Aggregated
DER
Deployment
Revamping the
Utility Org Chart
Non-regulated
Service
Offerings
Engaging the
Customer
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Behind the Meter
Customer
Programs
Customer
Decision Tools
Communications
& Outreach
Demand-Side
Management
Data Tools,
Analysis &
Optimization
Utility as Advisor
Key Account
Offerings
Community Solar
Solar+Storage as
a Service
Innovative C&I
Programs
Monitoring
Services
Diversifying Energy
Portfolios
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Large-Scale
Solar Projects
Aggregated PV
Fleets
Hybrid Systems
to Improve
Ramping Issues
Operations &
Maintenance
Efficient
Procurement
Techniques
Transmission &
Distribution
Planning
Project Siting
Considerations
Project
Financing
Enhanced
Integrated
Resource
Planning
USC provides an exclusive space for electric utilities to share ideas in a dynamic and interactive
forum. We are seeking knowledgeable speakers willing to share their experience and expertise.
Conference session formats may include: traditional presentations, panels, facilitated
discussions, "How-Tos," "Fast-Forward" talks and more. SEPA will help place selected
speakers into presentation formats that best meet the program and learning objectives. In order
to help make all presentations as engaging and productive as possible, all selected speakers
will be required to participate in a brief webinar training with an adult education specialist in
preparation for the conference.
Speaker Eligibility
Only individuals from the following organization types are eligible to submit an application to
speak:
- Electric Utilities
- Research Organizations
- Universities and Laboratories
- Non-Profit and Educational Associations
Speaker Registration Discount
Speakers selected to present at USC will receive a discounted registration price of $475 for
members, $790 for non-members. Please do not register for USC until you have received notice
of the status of speaker application. Applications are due by December 23, 2015.
Need Help?
If you would like additional information on the conference, please visit the conference
site. Questions? Please contact Cynthia Hunt Jaehne at cjaehne@solarelectricpower.org or
202.595.1148.
We look forward to seeing you in Denver!
* You are welcome to submit more than one abstract.
Please complete all of the requested items below. Send completed form to
cjaehne@solarelectricpower.org.
First Name
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Last Name
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Title
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Organization
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Email Address
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Secondary Email Address
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Phone Number
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Speaker Bio
Please share your role within your organization and the experience you bring to the topic described in
your abstract. Please limit your reply to 300 words or less.
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Proposed Presentation Title
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Presentation Description
Please provide a detailed description and include the goal of your presentation. Titles and descriptions
may be modified after speaker acceptance.
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Learning Outcomes
Please state three ideas or lessons the audience will learn as a participant in your session.
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Target Audience
What utility staff would find value in your presentation? (ex. Distribution engineers, renewable program
staff, strategic and resource planners, communications staff, customer service staff)
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Optional: Additional Details
Please feel welcome to share additional thoughts, insights or details that you believe will help inform the
program planners in selecting this presentation.
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Have you given this presentation at other events or is this a new presentation?
Original material and new findings or insights are preferred.
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(If you have presented this material at other events, please list events and dates)
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Thank you for your submission.
After the Call for Speakers has closed (December 23, 2015) there will be a review period. All speakers
will receive a response to their submissions.
Please do not register for USC until after speaker selection has been made as a discount will be given to
selected speakers.
Any questions may be directed to Cynthia Hunt Jaehne at cjaehne@solarelectricpower.org.