An integrated resource plan (IRP) isn’t just a plan; it’s an involved process with multiple evaluation criteria that helps to determine both short and long term load growth. Through a broad analysis of supply-side and customer service options, an integrated resource plan comes into fruition. IRP professionals gather for peer support of this process, and to better understand the challenges facing electric and natural gas providers in the Western North America. Designed as a mix of interactive roundtable discussions and information-rich presentations, forum participants address topics such as resource management, data analysis and modeling, and stakeholder engagement.
General Details
Program Chair
Tamy Linver, Director, Strategic Planning, NW Natural
Program Location
NW Natural
220 NW 2nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Who Should Attend
Directors, senior leaders and key organizational contributors who manage the aspects and objectives of their utility’s integrated resource plan are invited to attend. Service companies and special interests should contact WEI prior to registration.
Registration Option
Member: $349
Registration price increases $50 after October 12.
This program is only available to energy company members and includes comprehensive meeting materials and all food events.
For more information contact Christopher Lee at 971.255.4967.
Agenda
Monday, October 26th
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Introductions and Overview
Facilitator: Tamy Linver, Director, Strategic Planning, NW Natural
In this introductory roundtable discussion, each participant will share recent successes and challenges. This is a unique opportunity to discuss the similarities and differences between public and investor owned utilities, different utility segments and international constructs.
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Implications on Planning of the Clean Power Plan
Facilitator: Jimmy Lindsay, Analyst, Resource Planning, Portland General Electric
While the final rules have been released, there is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the implementation of the Clean Power Plan. Following a presentation on how PGE will be incorporating the CPP in its 2016 IRP, this session will offer a roundtable discussion amongst participants on the Clean Power Plan and how is this impacting planning.
3:30 PM – 3:50 PM
Break
3:35 PM – 5:00 PM
Pathways to Deep Decarbonization
Facilitator: Tamy Linver, Director, Strategic Planning, NW Natural
Speakers: Amber Mahone, Director, Climate Policy Analysis, E3
Arne Olson, Partner, E3
E3 will discuss their white paper on decarbonization.
California has set a target to reduce GHG by 80% of 1990 levels by 2050. This creates a lot of uncertainty for the role of natural gas. E3 investigated this challenge and explored some pathways in a recent paper. This session will discuss their white paper on deep decarbonization of the pipeline and then provide participants with an opportunity to ask questions.
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Dinner
Davis Street Tavern
500 NW Davis St.
Portland, OR 97209
Tuesday, October 27th
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Recap and Review, Planning for IRP forum Spring 2016
Facilitator: Tamy Linver, Director, Strategic Planning, NW Natural
A recap of the previous days discussion and a look forward at topics and leadership for the Spring 2016 meeting.
8:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Intra-hour Modeling – Flexibility/Market
Facilitator: Kathy Lee, Resource Planning Specialist, BC Hydro
Speakers: Stan Williams, Public Utilities Specialist, Bonneville Power Administration
Scott Martin, Manager, Resource Planning, Pricing and Commodity Risk Management, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
This session will explore using sub-hourly modeling for planning purposes and the benefits and barriers. SMUD and BPA will open this session with a discussion about what each of their respective entities are doing and then this session will be opened up to a participant discussion.
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Storage Technology and Integration of Smart Grid
Facilitator: Franco Albi, Manager, Integrated Resource Planning, Portland General Electric
Speakers:
NW Natural storage technology – Keith White, Assistant to the CEO & Chief Strategic Officer, NW Natural
Battery Storage – Jacob Millan, Business Development, Tesla
PGE Smart Grid – John Sullivan, Director of Smart Meter Deployment Project, PGE
Traditional electric generation choices and issues are greatly different than they were just a few years ago. The proliferation of variable energy in quantities unimagined has created new challenges for resource planning and system operations. Innovations in technologies are advancing and have a considerable impact to integrated resource planning. This session will discuss energy storage options and how the Smart Grid enables increased integration.
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
Closing Notes
12:30 PM
Forum Adjourns
Hotel + Travel
Embassy Suites Portland Downtown
319 SW Pine St
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: 503.279.9000
Please contact the hotel directly at 1-800-643-7892. Identify yourself as being with Western Energy Institute to receive a special rate of $219 single/double plus state and local taxes. This rate is guaranteed to October, 12, 2015 or until the WEI room block is full.