Sessions

Microgrids enhanced with battery energy storage systems (BESS) are an emerging technology that improves resilience and reliability, while also assisting decarbonization planning. An estimated 10 to 100 GW of such systems are likely to be deployed in the United States over the next decade, and most agree that BESS-equipped microgrids can provide a significantly more robust and cleaner power supply for critical equipment such as data centers, while bridging the gap between slower-starting generators and intermittent renewable energy sources. But while the advantages are widely recognized, site planners and system designers question whether the improved reliability and availability will realize a net economic benefit. This presentation will demonstrate the advantages of BESS-equipped microgrids by quantifying the benefit of increased reliability, and compare design decisions and trade-offs when implementing batteries and microgrids into an overall system design. Following the concept of design-for-reliability, the potential cost/benefit of different battery-equipped microgrid systems, as well as the reliability analysis techniques that led to those conclusions will be explained. The presentation will explore several recent deployment case studies across several sites and consider decarbonization support options available with these systems, potential ancillary benefits, and critical design decisions required to support a sustainable return-on-investment.

Dominion Energy Innovation Center's DEIC Accelerate program introduced 15 startups to dozens of business units across Dominion Energy in its first two years. In this session, Adam Sledd of DEIC and Michael Beiro of Linebird will discuss how the program creates value for both the utility and the startups.  They will cover how a startup can maximize its opportunity to quickly build customer relationships, and how the utility benefits from creating a formal framework to engage startup companies.

Dominion Energy Innovation Center's DEIC Accelerate program introduced 15 startups to dozens of business units across Dominion Energy in its first two years. In this session, Adam Sledd of DEIC and Michael Beiro of Linebird will discuss how the program creates value for both the utility and the startups.  They will cover how a startup can maximize its opportunity to quickly build customer relationships, and how the utility benefits from creating a formal framework to engage startup companies.

Initiate is the hub at DISTRIBUTECH to hear about new technology, innovation, and up and coming talent in the energy sector. There will be 25 amazing startup companies pitching for a chance to win an award from Duke Energy and Clarion Energy Events. Stop by booth #3755 on the POWERGEN side to hear pitches and content centered around energy innovation.

Company	Booth Number
UBC Millwrights	5117
WEG Electric Motors	5025
S T Cotter Turbine Services Inc.	4139
Industronic Inc	4333
Tuff Tube Transition	4765

Join your colleagues for a drink on the exhibit floor! Thanks to our sponsors there will be bars available throughout the exhibit hall located at each sponsor's booth.

Dominion Energy Innovation Center's DEIC Accelerate program introduced 15 startups to dozens of business units across Dominion Energy in its first two years. In this session, Adam Sledd of DEIC and Michael Beiro of Linebird will discuss how the program creates value for both the utility and the startups.  They will cover how a startup can maximize its opportunity to quickly build customer relationships, and how the utility benefits from creating a formal framework to engage startup companies.

Dominion Energy Innovation Center's DEIC Accelerate program introduced 15 startups to dozens of business units across Dominion Energy in its first two years. In this session, Adam Sledd of DEIC and Michael Beiro of Linebird will discuss how the program creates value for both the utility and the startups.  They will cover how a startup can maximize its opportunity to quickly build customer relationships, and how the utility benefits from creating a formal framework to engage startup companies.

The fostering and nurturing of young talent is a central pillar of Initiate, whether an undergraduate or postgraduate student or a young professional at the beginning of their career.