R&D and Innovation to Support Vehicle-Grid Integration and Optimization
EV are coming fast, but electric utilities lack the necessary visibility to prepare for and facilitate the transition to electric transportation. Technology investments will be necessary to optimize V1G, let alone V2G. In this panel, technology providers and leading research institutes will discuss technology enabling this visibility for utilities, new programs and partnerships amongst utilities and others to support common research objectives, and the research underway to support EV scaling, enhance visibility of EVs for grid operators and development of hosting capacity data, and improve utility situational awareness of EVs in order to integrate and optimize electric transportation.
Key Takeaways:
- Utilities need better data and tools to understand the impacts of EV charging and dispatch on the distribution grid
- Utilities with improved visibility and situational awareness can optimize and maximize EVs as grid services assets
- Partnerships between research nonprofits like EPRI and technology providers like Utilidata are helping to create the products and services utilities need for vehicle-grid integration
Dr. Laura Sherman
President
Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council
Dr. Laura Sherman is the President of Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council. She most recently served as the organization's Vice President for Policy Development and as a Senior Consultant at 5 Lakes Energy. In That capacity, she supported MEIBC's policy platform, including ongoing regulatory engagement at the Michigan Public Service Commission, policy initiatives and legislative efforts.
Before joining MEIBC, Laura Served as the policy advisor to Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) on energy, agriculture, and environment issues. In that capacity, she led a team in Washington, D.C. and Colorado to develop legislation, analyze policy issues, and negotiate bipartisan solutions. Laura was involved in crafting the 2015 extensions of the renewable tax credits, advancing federal efforts of building energy efficiency and supporting land conservation efforts.
Laura received a B.S. in Geological and Environmental Science from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences from the University of Michigan. Her graduate and postdoctoral research utilized novel techniques to trade mercury pollution from source like coal-fired power plants into rainfall and aquatic ecosystems across the great lakes region.
President
Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council
Dr. Laura Sherman is the President of Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council. She most recently served as the organization's Vice President for Policy Development and as a Senior Consultant at 5 Lakes Energy. In That capacity, she supported MEIBC's policy platform, including ongoing regulatory engagement at the Michigan Public Service Commission, policy initiatives and legislative efforts.
Before joining MEIBC, Laura Served as the policy advisor to Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) on energy, agriculture, and environment issues. In that capacity, she led a team in Washington, D.C. and Colorado to develop legislation, analyze policy issues, and negotiate bipartisan solutions. Laura was involved in crafting the 2015 extensions of the renewable tax credits, advancing federal efforts of building energy efficiency and supporting land conservation efforts.
Laura received a B.S. in Geological and Environmental Science from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences from the University of Michigan. Her graduate and postdoctoral research utilized novel techniques to trade mercury pollution from source like coal-fired power plants into rainfall and aquatic ecosystems across the great lakes region.
Valerie Brader
Partner
Rivenoak Law Group, P.C.
As head of Michigan's Agency for Energy, Valerie was a central player and drafting in all energy law changes from 2011-2017, including the enactment of Michigan's 2016 comprehensive energy reform, the Detroit lighting package, and laws regarding ratemaking, performance contracting, and energy security. She participated in MISO, PJM, and FERC processes and gave legislative testimony at federal and state levels.
Partner
Rivenoak Law Group, P.C.
As head of Michigan's Agency for Energy, Valerie was a central player and drafting in all energy law changes from 2011-2017, including the enactment of Michigan's 2016 comprehensive energy reform, the Detroit lighting package, and laws regarding ratemaking, performance contracting, and energy security. She participated in MISO, PJM, and FERC processes and gave legislative testimony at federal and state levels.
Paul Russell Salk
Product Solutions Lead
Utilidata
Paul Russell Salk serves as a Product Solutions Lead at Utilidata, focusing on product strategy and early-stage product development. He brings ten years of experience in the energy and utility industry, most recently in engineering positions at National Grid USA where he focused on advanced metering infrastructure, distributed energy resources, and new customer technology. Paul holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College, a bachelor's degree in physics from Skidmore College, and has completed additional graduate work in sustainable design at Carnegie Mellon University. He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Rhode Island.
Utilidata is a technology company partnered with NVIDIA to bring AI and machine learning to the grid edge to accelerate clean energy, drive electric transportation, and enhance resiliency.
Product Solutions Lead
Utilidata
Paul Russell Salk serves as a Product Solutions Lead at Utilidata, focusing on product strategy and early-stage product development. He brings ten years of experience in the energy and utility industry, most recently in engineering positions at National Grid USA where he focused on advanced metering infrastructure, distributed energy resources, and new customer technology. Paul holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College, a bachelor's degree in physics from Skidmore College, and has completed additional graduate work in sustainable design at Carnegie Mellon University. He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Rhode Island.
Utilidata is a technology company partnered with NVIDIA to bring AI and machine learning to the grid edge to accelerate clean energy, drive electric transportation, and enhance resiliency.