ABOUT THE PROGRAM

IPU’S GRIDSCHOOL takes place March 5-8, 2012 in Charleston, S.C. (simultaneously with IPU’s Demand Forecasting School). Grid School is designed to improve regulatory capacity for grid-related policy development and decision-making at all government levels in support of innovation, efficiency, and environmental goals. Grid School is open to the public and private sectors, including economic and environmental regulators. The program provides an intensive, interdisciplinary, and interactive educational and professional networking experience. Grid School is objective and rigorous, taught by knowledgeable academic faculty and technical experts. This program is designed to be responsive to policy mandates and infrastructure investments associated with the Energy Independence and Security Act and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). IPU Grid School is sponsored by IPU in collaboration with Michigan State University’s College of Engineering and Argonne National Laboratory (ANL).

TOPICS COVERED

• Introduction to Grid Infrastructure
• Industry Structure, Economics, and Policies
• Energy Resource Integration
• Microgrids, Energy Storage, and Electric Vehicles
• Interoperability, Security, and Privacy
• Smart-Grid Evaluation
• Emerging Regulatory Issues

CORE PROGRAM FACULTY

Grid School draws from knowledgeable academics and technical experts and includes:

• Dr. George Arnold, Natl. Coordinator for Smart Grid Interoperability, Natl. Inst. of Standards and Technology
• Mr. Guenter Conzelmann, Director, Energy, Environmental, and Economic Systems Analysis, Argonne National Laboratory
• Prof. David Dismukes, Associate Director, Center for Energy Studies, Louisiana State University
• Dr. Douglas Gotham, Director, State Utility Forecasting Group, Purdue University
• Mr. Douglas Houseman, Vice President Technical Innovation, EnerNex Coporation
• Mr. Vladimir Koritarov, Dep. Director., Energy, Environmental, and Economic Systems Analysis, Argonne National Laboratory
• Prof. Joydeep Mitra, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Michigan State University
• Dr. Kenneth Rose, Senior Fellow at the Institute of Public Utilities
• Mr. Thomas Veselka, Energy Systems Engineer, National and International Studies Section, Argonne National Laboratory

CLE/CPE CREDIT

The Institute of Public Utilities is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37210-2417. Website: www.nasba.org. CLE credits are also available. IPU-MSU will apply for accreditation or registration of the program. Application does not guarantee approval.

TESTIMONIALS

Don't just take our word for it, hear what past Camp attendees think about the program.

• "Well rounded coverage of the Grid.”
• “Several very devoted speakers.”
• “Excellent coverage of varied topics by experts.”
• “Very comprehensive; overall great speakers.”
• “The variety of presenters and content made for an interesting experience.”
• “Very good speakers, outstanding staff very good and responsive; attentive to attendees; excellent.”
• “The school was intense with predominantly highly dynamic presenters who were very knowledgeable about the topics.”
• "The school was very informative and provided an excellent opportunity to spend time on the subject that is not usually possible during the usual office [hours].”
• “I expect we will be seeing a lot more applications for certificates of public convenience and necessity for smart grid projects, and I believe that I am now in a better position to evaluate them on behalf of our Commission.”
• “I learned a great deal and would like to return to other schools.”
• "It was indeed a pleasure to meet all instructors affiliated with the IPU Grid School in Charleston, SC. I also enjoyed meeting with other participants. The school had not only met but also exceeded my expectations.