Pittsburgh, PA
Government-owned Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems that have been in place for several years are supposed to record and report electricity, water, steam, and diesel data. However, challenges still exist within the systems due to the identification and implementation of maintenance, repairs, and optimization of the systems. This session will touch on metering basics and move to "How to" implement a program that integrates best practices for increased efficiency, security, productivity, environmental stewardship, and savings for small- and medium-sized buildings. Success at this level will assist national efforts to modernize the grid for the cost-effective integration of renewable and distributed generation, energy efficiency and demand response, and cybersecurity and interoperability standards.
Instructors
Benjamin Ford, Research Scientist, Labs: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Read Bio
Ben Ford conducts applied research to support the Federal government in achieving its sustainability and resiliency goals, with a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies in Federal buildings. He leads Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's support to the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) on advanced metering. He holds a BA from Gonzaga University and an MPA from The University of Texas at Austin.
Jefferey Murrell, Program Manager, U.S. Department of Energy - Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Read Bio
Jefferey B. Murrell, P.E., serves as a Program Manager for the U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) where he currently manages the Federal Metering, Resources Efficiency Manager (REM), Performance Contracting National Resources Center (PCNRC), Federal Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) and Project Facilitation (PF) programs. He currently supports the Energy Service Performance Contracting (ESPC), Data Center, and Smart Laboratory programs. Jeff graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.S. in General Engineering and Columbia Southern University with a M.B.A. in Public Administration. He is currently working on his Doctorate in Business Administration.
Sandra Kline, Director of Facility Related Control Systems, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense (EI&E)/Construction Read Bio
Ms. Kline is the new DOD Director for Cybersecurity of Facility Related Control Systems and Mission Assurance. She works within DOD Acquisition and Sustainment, responsible for the development and oversight of policies, processes, and standards for the design, implementation, and sustainment of cybersecure Facility Related Control Systems. Ms. Kline previously worked for the Department of Navy Secretary for Energy, Installations and Environment, as the Director of Installation Resilience where she was responsible for energy, water, cybersecurity, and climate resilience. Under her leadership, DON completed 100% of its Installation Energy Plans, successfully recouped over $100M in installation energy savings, and partnered with Federal agencies and state and local governments to bring in a half billion dollars in alternative financing for installation resilience. Ms. Kline comes to the FRCS position with prior Department of Navy experience as a Chief Information Officer, Deputy Director for Military Construction, Director for E-Business and former Logistician.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Identify proven and effective technologies and systems for Advanced Meters Initiatives;
- Recognize how to identify existing system updates required to meet information assurance and cyber security requirements, as well as Energy Management and Control Systems (EMCS), and Electrical feeder Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems;
- Identify how AMI and customer systems can achieve substantial grid impacts and benefits for customers and utilities;
- Select key results in Operations and Maintenance cost savings, outage detection and management, voltage monitoring, and reduced peak demand and overall consumption;
- Discern how cybersecurity and interoperability are integral to an effective AMI program.
