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What's the worst that could happen? Worst-case scenarios and accountability

October 30, 2024
Salon I
Policy and regulation System planning DER

10:00 - 10:45 AM EST

Reliability is key for utilities, but how valid are the worst-case scenarios that often bound the limits of a project? Can we use technology to take a closer look at the actual likelihood of fault situations and re-assess our approach? This session will tightrope the delicate line separating getting projects onto the grid quickly and doing so safely. Panelists will touch on parameters that may be adjusted to speed things up to improve DER penetration while limiting catastrophic risks. They will also discuss how responsibility might be shared all the way up to the regulator level.

 

Moderator
Jeff Cook , Ph.D., Solar Analysis Subprogram Manager - National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Speakers
Marissa E. Morales Rodríguez, Ph.D, Technology Manager - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Dave Norman, PE, Manager of Regulatory Support and Market Based Solutions - Versant Power
Andrew Durham, P.E., Senior Manager, Project Engineering & Execution - RWE Clean Energy
Brian Robinson, Manager, Entity Risk Assessment - Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc. (NPCC)
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