Demand Response and Peak Demand Management of Multiple Assets
The physical and cyber resiliency and stability of the utility grid is of paramount importance to the nation's economic security. With projected increased urbanization, there will be a consequent increased demand on the grid. Utilities must deploy new solutions to manage the increased demand with special attention to energy allocation during periods of high and peak demand.
This panel discussion reviews the problem, the goal, and a solution to energy allocation during peak demand. Among DTE's continuous processes to improve on approaches to grid management, this discussion focusses on a demand response solution. DTE assembled a team comprised of a grid power software solutions provider, a master systems integrator, and an industrial automation solution provider. Through implementation of vendor software, DTE may exercise demand response activity on multiple assets at a unique customer property. This panel provides insight on demand response technologies, implementation, best practices, and lessons learned.
Speakers:
Ryan DeKimpe is a Principal Marketing Analyst at DTE Energy and has been with the company for almost five years. Ryan has worked as part of DTE's Pricing Strategy team, where he focused on implementing a new senior rate credit and created a rate tool used to compare commercial and industrial rate options for customers. Most of his career at DTE has been spent on a SAP billing implementation project that lasted about three years. As of early 2017, Ryan has been working with the Demand Response team, focusing primarily on pilot programs related to BYOT, PCT, and building automation. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Marketing from Oakland University and will earn his MBA next year, with a concentration in Information Systems Management from Wayne State University.
This panel discussion reviews the problem, the goal, and a solution to energy allocation during peak demand. Among DTE's continuous processes to improve on approaches to grid management, this discussion focusses on a demand response solution. DTE assembled a team comprised of a grid power software solutions provider, a master systems integrator, and an industrial automation solution provider. Through implementation of vendor software, DTE may exercise demand response activity on multiple assets at a unique customer property. This panel provides insight on demand response technologies, implementation, best practices, and lessons learned.
Speakers:
Ryan DeKimpe
Principal Marketing Analyst
DTE Energy
Principal Marketing Analyst
DTE Energy
Ryan DeKimpe is a Principal Marketing Analyst at DTE Energy and has been with the company for almost five years. Ryan has worked as part of DTE's Pricing Strategy team, where he focused on implementing a new senior rate credit and created a rate tool used to compare commercial and industrial rate options for customers. Most of his career at DTE has been spent on a SAP billing implementation project that lasted about three years. As of early 2017, Ryan has been working with the Demand Response team, focusing primarily on pilot programs related to BYOT, PCT, and building automation. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Marketing from Oakland University and will earn his MBA next year, with a concentration in Information Systems Management from Wayne State University.
Liam Kelly
Systems Engineering Manager
Enbala Power Networks
Systems Engineering Manager
Enbala Power Networks
Liam Kelly is the Systems Engineering Manager at Enbala Power Networks. He is responsible for the development and interconnection of distributed energy resource assets for peak demand control and automated demand response applications. His expertise includes indentifying process flexibility for energy shifting opportunities as well as design, implementation and monitoring of demand control strategies in a wide variety of industries. Liam also has proficiency in project management, technical support and operator training. In performing his duties, Liam draws on extensive mechanical, electrical and controls experience in engineering and building operations.
Russell Ristau, P.E.
President and CEO
Coritech Services
Russell Ristau, P.E., is President and CEO of Coritech Services, Inc. and CTO of LexTM3 Inc. He holds a BS degree in electrical engineering ('91) from Lawrence Technological University. He founded Coritech in 1996, which is a manufacturer and systems integrator of microgrid control systems and V2G EV charging systems.
President and CEO
Coritech Services
Russell Ristau, P.E., is President and CEO of Coritech Services, Inc. and CTO of LexTM3 Inc. He holds a BS degree in electrical engineering ('91) from Lawrence Technological University. He founded Coritech in 1996, which is a manufacturer and systems integrator of microgrid control systems and V2G EV charging systems.
Jason Houck
Chief Information Officer
Hepta Systems
Jason Houck, CIO of Hepta Systems, is among the intelligent building industry's most innovative thought leaders. Over 15 years of experience putting his knowledge to work in projects from small spaces to 1 million+ square foot skyscrapers have brought Jason numerous industry awards, as well as a place in dbusiness magazine's 2015 "30 in Their Thirties" list. Crediting his success to a passion for technology and innovation, Houck remains poised to continue to bring world-class systems to Detroit and beyond.
Chief Information Officer
Hepta Systems
Jason Houck, CIO of Hepta Systems, is among the intelligent building industry's most innovative thought leaders. Over 15 years of experience putting his knowledge to work in projects from small spaces to 1 million+ square foot skyscrapers have brought Jason numerous industry awards, as well as a place in dbusiness magazine's 2015 "30 in Their Thirties" list. Crediting his success to a passion for technology and innovation, Houck remains poised to continue to bring world-class systems to Detroit and beyond.
Eric McDonald
Director, Facilities & Infrastructure Development
NextEnergy
Eric McDonald is the Director, Facilities & Infrastructure Development at NextEnergy. He has over twenty five years' experience in management of capital improvements and infrastructure development. McDonald has been involved on a diversity of projects including complete mechanical and electrical upgrades to industrial and commercial buildings; industrial backup power generation; civil, commercial, and industrial construction; landfill inspection and planning; and environmental remediation. McDonald has an MS in Civil Engineering from Wayne State University. He holds a Certified Energy Manager credential from the Association of Energy Engineers, and LEED Accredited Professional designation from the USGBC.
Director, Facilities & Infrastructure Development
NextEnergy
Eric McDonald is the Director, Facilities & Infrastructure Development at NextEnergy. He has over twenty five years' experience in management of capital improvements and infrastructure development. McDonald has been involved on a diversity of projects including complete mechanical and electrical upgrades to industrial and commercial buildings; industrial backup power generation; civil, commercial, and industrial construction; landfill inspection and planning; and environmental remediation. McDonald has an MS in Civil Engineering from Wayne State University. He holds a Certified Energy Manager credential from the Association of Energy Engineers, and LEED Accredited Professional designation from the USGBC.