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March 22 -24 , 2011San Francisco, CAAttending this Premier marcus evansConference will Enable You to:• Address the current policy environment for Renewable Integration and Transmission with WAPA• Implement cost recovery strategies to offset profit draining renewable expenses with New Mexico Public Regulation Commission• Develop a company integrated resource plan that embraces the use and growth of renewable energy sources with Southern California Edison• Explore options for improving the current transmission system to accommodate renewable energy resources with San Diego Gas & ElectricWho Should Attend:marcus evans invites Vice Presidents, Directors andManagers in Utility and Renewable Energy companieswith responsibilities in:• Renewable Energy Generation / Development• Sustainable Energy• Transmission / Interconnection / Integration• Planning / Development• Wind / Solar / Geothermal / Biomass projectsDavid HicksDirector of Renewable EnergyProcurement and Technical ServicesNV EnergyPaul DouglasManager of RenewableProcurementand Resource PlanningCalifornia PublicUtilities Commission James AverySenior Vice PresidentElectric TransmissionSan Diego Gas & ElectricBryan HanneganVice President, Environmentand RenewablesElectric PowerResearch Institute William PatzinSenior Engineer InterconnectionCoordinating DepartmentPJM InterconnectionTom NicholasRegional Director, Central USSolar ElectricPower AssociationJulie FitchDirector Energy DivisionCalifornia PublicUtilities CommissionJason A. MarksCommissioner District 1New Mexico PublicRegulation CommissionJohn Pespisa Manager Real-Time Operations Southern California EdisonCraig KnoellTransmission InfrastructureProgram ManagerWestern AreaPower Administration Marc SpitzerCommissionerFederal EnergyRegulatory Commission Thor HinckleyManager, RenewablePower ProgramPortland GeneralElectric CompanyWilliam McMullenManager, Renewablesand Green StrategiesSouthern CompanyRick Loughery, Director, Environmental Activities Edison Electric Institute Jay CasparyDirectorTransmission DevelopmentSouthwest Power PoolMark KapnerSenior Strategy EngineerAustin EnergyTodd Allmendinger Vice PresidentCharles River Associates Charles AdamsonManager – MajorProjects OrganizationTransmission ProjectsSouthern California EdisonJeffrey MillerVice President, PlanningColumbiaGridGeorge Marshall,Director Electric TransmissionPuget Sound EnergyMichael McMullenDirector WestRegional OperationsMidwest ISOThomas WrenbeckDirector, Regulatory StrategyITC Holdings Corp.Featuring Case Studies from Leading Renewable Energy Experts Including:Silver Sponsor:Overcoming the challenges of renewable power integration, market investment,intermittency and interconnection in order to create a seamless renewables process.Enhancing Operational Strategies to Capitalize on Currentand Future Renewable Energy ResourcesRenewable Energy Integrationand Transmission ExpansionMore Registration Details. Click HereSilver Media Partners:Gold Media Partners:Day One | Tuesday, March 22, 20111:15 Registration1:45 Opening Remarks from Chairperson2:00 Case StudyAddressing the Current Policy Environment for RenewableIntegration and Transmission • Providing insight into green energy related aspect stimulus package • Highlighting policy changes under consideration for a consistent framework • Outlining the legal issues associated with transmission for renewable development• Identifying policy incentives for cost allocation and recovery• Reconciling State, Regional and Federal mandates and policies Craig KnoellTransmission Infrastructure Program ManagerWestern Area Power Administration2:45 Interactive Panel DiscussionIncorporating Environmental Concerns into Transmissionand Renewable Projects• Understanding the issues that come along with working on environmentally sensitive, urban or federally owned lands• Reviewing land use policies to put the best transmission lines in the best corridors• Raising awareness and educating local property owners about the needform ore transmission• Overcoming the hurdles of dealing with multiple intervenersRick LougheryDirector, Environmental Activities, Edison Electric Institute Jay CasparyDirector, Transmission DevelopmentSouthwest Power Pool3:30 Networking Break4:00 Case StudyUpdate on FERC Transmission Policies and Regulations• Discussing the recent updates and additions to FERC's regulationsaffecting transmission• Understanding the influence these changes will have on companies'transmission expansion strategies• Putting transmission projects and plans into place that will incorporatethese policiesMarc SpitzerCommissionerFederal Energy Regulatory Commission4:45 Case StudyWorking Through Interconnection and System Operation ChallengesRegarding Renewable Energy• Mitigating the power congestion issues in and around cities• Reviewing what it is going to take to integrate renewables• Examining the Transmission needs in the light of current generation locations• Balancing the intermittency or variability inherent in wind and solarto accommodate a higher penetration of renewables• Discussing whether to give renewable energy dispatch priorityGeorge MarshallDirector Electric TransmissionPuget Sound Energy5:30 End of Day OneREVIEWING TRANSMISSION REQUIREMENTSFOR RENEWABLE ENERGY EFFECTIVENESS7:30 Registration7:45 Opening Remarks from Chairperson8:00 Case Study Current Status of Renewable Energy Development in North America • Providing an overview of the current North American renewableenergy industry• Outlining projections for future North American renewable energy supplyand demand• Understanding the implications of incorporating renewables intothe energy system• Describing the key technology, economic and environmental challengesof renewablesBryan HanneganVice President, Environment and RenewablesElectric Power Research Institute 8:45 Case Study Developing Strategies for Renewable Energy Interconnectionand Integration• Identifying the key hurdles to renewable energy development includingthe strength of the current transmission system, interconnection processes, and operating and policy restrictions • Addressing key challenges around the current economic landscapeand renewable energy development• Overcoming difficulties with renewable energy integration on differenttransmissions systems and highlighting possible solutions• Combining various types of intermittent energy resources without over taxing the control center • Determining integration costs with different resource mixes at certain levelsof renewable penetrationDavid HicksDirector of Renewable Energy Procurement and Technical ServicesNV Energy9:30 Networking Break10:00 Case Study Focusing on System Operations When Integrating RenewableEnergy Projects• Understanding the importance of effective system operations whenincorporating renewable energy• Reviewing the lack of dependability of renewable energy and whatthe transmission system needs to do to compensate for the volatility• Developing dispatchable intermittent resources and implementing intothe transmission systemMichael McMullenDirector West Regional OperationsMidwest ISO10:45 Case Study Implementing Cost Recovery Strategies to Offset Profit Draining Renew-able Expenses• Designing a workable and policy-backed cost recovery or "trueup"mechanism that will automatically adjust charges stemming from approved transmission costs • Utilizing storage facilities to contribute to the reliability, efficiencyand cost-effectiveness of renewable generation• Gaining approval for a rate schedule that will allow the utility to recoverdirectly from customers the costs associated with qualifying renewable energy projects• Using RECS and Green tag markets as cost recovery mechanisms• Understanding regulatory outlook and provisions for cost recovery strategies to aid in the approval processJason A. MarksCommissioner District 1New Mexico Public Regulation CommissionEVALUATING THE CURRENT RENEWABLE ENERGYLANDSCAPE AND INTERCONNECTION CHALLENGESUNDERSTANDING THE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES REQUIREDTO ACCOMMODATE RENEWABLE POWERPRODUCER INFO:I would like to thank everyone who has assisted with the research and organizationof the event, particularly the speakers for their support and commitment.January Heckman, januaryh@marcusevansch.com.Day Two | Wednesday, March 23, 2011More Registration Details, Click HereDay Two | Continued11:30 Luncheon12:30 Case Study Taking an Innovative Approach To Planning in the West• Reviewing sub-regional plans and the Western Electricity CoordinatingCouncil's interconnection-wide plans• Understanding what is driving the new transmission investment• Contemplating the question of who owns the interregional transmission network• Identifying ColumbiaGrid’s approach to cost allocationJeffrey Miller,Vice President PlanningColumbiaGrid1:15 Case Study CRA's Energy and Environment practice provides expert economic andbusiness consulting services to a wide range of electricity industryclients, so we're keenly aware of current, critical issues. They include:• Global climate change concerns focused on electricity generation• The expansion of private equity firms into the energy sector• A need for significant investments in transmission and generation assets• Changes in the approach to regulation at national and state levels• Changes in the pace and direction of electricity industry reformTodd AllmendingerVice PresidentCharles River Associates 2:00 Case Study Effectively Integrating Renewable Energy for an Ideal Power Grid• Overcoming the challenge of source disconnects from the grid to improvethe generation landscape• Outlining the significant changes required of the power grid to accommodate renewable power integration• Educating customers to ensure community engagementWilliam McMullenManager, Renewables and Green StrategiesSouthern Company2:45 Networking Break 3:15 Case Study Keeping up with Customer Demand for Renewable Energy Options• Responding to customer requests for renewable energy products • Sharing best practices for dealing with rising customer connection rates• Moving above and beyond RPS mandates by responding to customer demand• Understanding how customers are educating themselves on the benefitsof renewable energy, and where there may b e gaps in knowledge • Reviewing cost recovery strategies in light of green credits and subsidies Thor HinckleyManager, Renewable Power ProgramPortland General Electric Company4:00 Case StudyDetermining Funding Solutions for Proposed Transmission Projects• Ensuring that companies receive equitable cost recovery after funding large transmission projects• Meeting the demands from independent power producers who want to build large amounts of transmission without funding the projects• Identifying who is paying for the infrastructure and how the cost is allocatedThomas WrenbeckDirector, Regulatory StrategyITC Holdings Corp.4:45 Case StudyForming Productive Permitting and Siting Techniques to ReceiveProject Approval• Understanding what local governments are doing to coordinate the sitingand building of transmission networks• Identifying the requirements typically involved in the state permitting process• Receiving specific permits for different corridors where transmission linesare being built• Balancing ecological needs and aesthetics when making project plansCharles AdamsonManager- Major Projects Organization, Transmission ProjectsSouthern California Edison5:00 End of Day TwoDay Three | Thursday, March 24, 20118:30 Registration8:50 Opening Remarks from Chairperson9:00 Case Study Discussing Issues Posed by the Growth of Wind Energy in Texas • Determining what factors contributed to the dramatic expansion of wind farms in Texas• Debating the impact of the state’s pro-active policy concerning approvalof new transmission to expedite new wind farm development• Sharing how wind energy is integrated into the Texas Grid Mark KapnerSenior Strategy EngineerAustin Energy9:45 Case Study Helping Utilities Make Smart Solar Decisions Through SolarBusiness Models• Aggregating, integrating and controlling systems to reduce host and devel-oper costs • Targeting local capacity constraints using tracking systems • Integrating distributed solar with local smart grid initiativesTom NicholasRegional Director, Central USSolar Electric Power Association10:30 Networking Break11:00 Case Study Identifying the Challenges of Receiving State vs. Federal Approval forTransmission Projects• Pinpointing whether state or federal bodies have the ultimate authority when approving projects and who is going to make the final decision• Understanding the basic requirements needed to receive project approval from state or federal entities• Balancing national policy regulatory changes with the current economic situation• Dealing with policy changes and still meeting rates and budget goalsJulie FitchDirector Energy DivisionCalifornia Public Utilities Commission11:45 Case Study Developing a Company Integrated Resource Plan that Embracesthe Use and Growth of Renewable Energy Sources• Creating a company wide support and investment in providing reliableand cost-effective renewable energy alternative to customers• Gaining public involvement from state and regional agencies, customerand industry advocacy groups, project developers and other stakeholders • Adopting action plans to grow renewable power integration and development by determining the long-run economic and operational performanceof alternative resource portfolios• Forming a preferred portfolio mix which is cost effective, and takes into consideration risk, supply reliability, uncertainty, and government policies John PespisaManager Real-Time OperationsSouthern California EdisonLESSONS LEARNED FROM CURRENTRENEWABLE ENERGY INTIATIVESMore Registration Details, Click HereMARKETING INFOA limited amount of exhibition space is available at the conference. Sponsorshipopportunities covering luncheon, evening functions and documentation also exist.For further details, please inquire to David Drey ddrey@marcusevansch.comor 312 540 3000 ext: 6474.SILVER SPONSORSILVER MEDIA PARTNERSCharles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that offers business, financial,and economic consulting services to industry, government, and financial clients. Foundedin 1965, CRA has offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. We advisemore than half of the Fortune 100 companies and 90 percent of the top 100 law firms.More Registration Details, Click HereClimate Change Business Journal® (CCBJ) is a business research publication launched in 2007which provides high-value, strategic business intelligence on the Climate Change Industrywww.climatechangebusiness.com/industry_segments. In each edition CCBJ presents thoroughanalysis of a specific segment or business issue; profile emerging opportunities, growth trendsand leading players; estimate market size; track investment and M&A activity; and presentprimary data based on proprietary surveys of the Climate Change Industry.Established in 1986 Electricity Today magazine continues to be the publication of choicefor North America's utility transmission and distribution sectors.Electricity Today, a CCAB audited publication, is published 9 times a year. It is distributedfree of charge to electric utility personnel and electrical consulting engineers across Canadaand the United States.EEonline.com is the leading global news portal serving the energy community. Subscribe todayat: www.electricenergyonline.com . Watch the Trend, Get the Facts, Have the EdgeWorld's #1 Renewable Energy Website publishes online daily and offers severaltechnology-focused e-newsletters, podcasts, webcast, videocasts, plus, lead generationand brand-focused banner and e-newsletter advertising, online product and company directories,job postings, events calendar, interactive news commentary, technology basics and much moreWorld's #1 Renewable Energy Website publishes online daily and offers several technology-focused e-newsletters, podcasts, webcast, videocasts, plus, lead generationand brand-focused banner and e-newsletter advertising, online product and company direc-tories, job postings, events calendar, interactive news commentary, technology basicsand much moreDay Three | Continued12:30 Topical Luncheon Forecasting Challenges with Renewable Power Distribution Top utility companies continue to look into the future to anticipate possiblechallenges. This topical luncheon will give you the opportunity to network withyour peers and identify possible areas of setback and concerns around distributionof renewable energy resources. Early communication and discussion can open thepathway to later identification and problem solution. Discuss your thoughts withthe group once you reconvene in the conference room.Moderator:Paul DouglasManager of Renewable Procurement and Resource PlanningCalifornia Public Utilities Commission1:30 Topical Luncheon Discussion2:00 Case Study Lessons Learned in the Integration of Wind Projects into the PJM System –from the Interconnection Services Agreement to Initial Operation; Itemsto Address for a Successful integration • Understanding the particulars of the Interconnection Services Agreementand Construction Services Agreement• Establishing a good repertoire with the Interconnected Transmission owner project manager and PJM• Critical items to address early on in the project such as telemetry• Behind the scene items that need to be completed timely suchas interconnection outage planning and system model updates• Identifying and addressing how project will be marketed• The home stretch – testing and commission activities• Successful start up and integration into the system• Final project close outWilliam PatzinSenior Engineer, Interconnection Coordinating DepartmentPJM Interconnection2:45 Case Study Exploring Options for Improving the Current Transmission Systemto Accommodate Renewable Energy Resources • Increasing reliability by developing a new grid with better technologyand efficiency • Ramping up the transmission system and the strength of the grid to withstandthe integration of renewables • Determining the best methods for integrating new energy sources intoan aging infrastructure with accuracy and speed • Targeting what is needed in order to realize our renewable potentialJames Avery, Senior Vice President, Electric TransmissionSan Diego Gas & Electric3:30 Closing Remarks and End of Renewable Energy Integrationand DevelopmentWHY YOU MUST ATTEND:Renewable energy requirements continue to grow in the US driving the need for electricproviders to utilize renewable energy resources such as wind, solar, geothermal and biomass.With the growth of renewable power consumption and development, utilities are findingit increasingly difficult to connect and integrate renewable energy into the existing electricitygrid and are searching for ways to better utilize new technology, conflicting and overlappingregulations, cost recovery options and transmission integration strategies.Renewable energy accounted for 10.1% of the domestically produced electricity in the USin the first 3 months of 2010. Wind and Solar power developments are increasing, howeverrenewable resources are often located in remote areas and are plagued by the challengeof intermittency and as such the goal of the utility provider is to manage peak loads, reducecarbon emission, increase the efficiency of asset use and improve system wide efficiencyand reliability. The marcus evans Renewable Integration and Development conference will seek to ex-pand the discussion on renewable energies, more specifically how they are being integratedand connected to the existing grid and strategies for offsetting the cost of increasedrenewable development. 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