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 Green Scene San Diego:

"Keeping the Lights on 24/7 - Utility Planning in Uncertain Times""
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SDG&E region is served by three main high-voltage transmission lines.  Some of them deliver wind and solar power from Imperial County
 
Date: Wednesday May 27, 2015
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm  

1088 Third Ave 
San Diego, CA  92101

(corner of Third Ave and C Street - next to the Civic Center Trolley stop) 
 
Free Event For Members
$10 Non Members ($15 at Door) 
 
Event Summary:
 

 The "Duck Curve" is challenging utility planners as more solar power is added to the grid.

  

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Utilities are experiencing dramatic change in the past decade - Renewable Portfolio Standards, onsite PV generation, variable wind power, smart meters and grids, electric vehicle charging, and shutdowns of baseload power.  Yet, as customers we still expect reliable electricity 24/7 at a reasonable price.  Today, the long-range system planner is one of the most challenging energy utility jobs. 

SDG&E has been at the forefront of this change.  The utility achieved 33% renewable generation 5 years ahead of the 2020 CA state deadline.  Smart meters were installed so that all customers could monitor their hourly usage to save money.  While controversial to some, the Sunrise Powerlink was commissioned and now delivers utility-scale solar and wind power from Imperial County.  New storage is being added to better manage the variability of wind and solar generation.  

Change is the new normal for SDG&E, and the System Planner is at the center of this vortex.  We are honored to have Rob Anderson join us to explain the complexity of his world.   Please join us for this unique learning opportunity. 

 

Speaker:
 

Robert Anderson

Director of Resource Planning 

San Diego Gas & Electric   

Robert Anderson is Director, Resource Planning at San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG&E). He has spent over 30 years at San Diego Gas and Electric Company. He has held a range of positions involving power plant engineering, resource planning, strategic planning, and generation development. In his current position, he oversees the development of the long-term electric resource plan that determines the resources needed to meet the growing electric demand in San Diego over the next ten years. In this role his organization assess how energy efficiency, demand response, renewable power and other generation resources need to be combined to reliably serve customer needs at the lowest possible cost while meeting the state policy objectives. His group has been actively involved in implementing AB 32, California's greenhouse reduction law. Robb has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA and an MBA-Finance from San Diego State University. He has testified before the California Public Utilities Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

   
It will take years - but we must start now. 
 
Date: Wednesday May 27, 2015  
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm  
1088 Third Ave 
San Diego, CA  92101
(corner of Third Ave and C Street - next to the Civic Center Trolley stop)
 
Free Event for Members
$10 Non Members($15 at door)

  

Please join us - and bring your personal experiences and questions!

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Additional Details:
  • Drinks and appetizers will be provided.  
  • Free Parking: Horton Plaza has 3 hour free parking with validation.
    or Best parking is at street meters, green and yellow curbs. All are free after 6 pm.  
  • If possible we suggest you use the Trolley. Civic Center stop is right outside our door!
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