Advanced Rate Design Conference: Addressing DER and EVs

November 9-10, 2022 | Denver, CO and Online

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“EUCI programs, speakers and content are consistently on point with industry developments and a valuable knowledge and shared experience resource.”  – Policy Advisor, Public Utility Commission of Nevada

“This conference was informative and helpful in bringing together members of different backgrounds within the industry to share their observations and findings as it related to the changing environment in which utilities operate. The event length was also just right!” – Staff Rates Analyst, PSEG

“EUCI presents well-paced, interactive seminars that address current and future issues for energy industry professionals. Carbon free rate design tools will be utilized throughout the industry to accomplish state, national and global energy usage objectives.”  – Pricing Analyst, Otter Tail Power Company

As the electricity system continues to advance, distributed energy resources (DER) such as rooftop solar, battery storage and clean distributed generation continue to flourish. High levels of DER can lead to lost revenue for utilities under standard rates as billed usage declines.  At the same time, electric vehicles (EVs) have become more prevalent, which creates electricity pricing challenges for both home charging and public charging stations. The potential for increased sales due to EV adoption and the larger trend toward beneficial electrification may cause stakeholders to view utility pricing and cost-recovery issues differently than they did when lost retail sales from DERs was the primary emerging issue.

EUCI’s annual rate design conference brings together utility thought leaders and industry experts who will take a deep dive into the issues and resolutions around innovative rate design to address DER and EV adoption. Register now for this interactive rate design conference to learn about innovative rate options that will better serve the customer of today and tomorrow.

Learning Outcomes

• Explore rate design options for addressing higher penetrations of DG
• Discuss how utilities can address and deal with the need for continuous rate cases
• Discuss the potential unintended consequences of certain rate designs
• Explore new offerings for the customers of tomorrow including EV rates, residential demand charges and solar
• Discuss the impact of energy storage has on rate design
• Explore the rate design challenges of accommodating increased levels of DER
• Discuss rate design that helps better manage the grid

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 : Mountain Time

 

8:30 – 8:40 a.m. :: Welcome Announcements

8:40 – 8:45 a.m. :: A Word from Our Sponsor

Brian Fleming, Acting Director, Revenue Solution, UI Solutions Group (UISG)

8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. :: Session I: Rate Design to Address Distributed Energy Resources (DER)

Increasing renewables penetration has caused utilities to be concerned about potential threats to their profit margins, consumer advocates and utilities to worry about customer cross-subsidies, and environmental advocates want to ensure access to the grid at rates that will allow solar installations to continue to proliferate. Designing rates that properly value and enable a high penetration of alternative generation sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions — while recognizing the interests of utility shareholders and non-self-generating customers — is a challenge for utilities throughout North America. In this session, hear from utilities and industry experts on different ways to approach rate design to address increased levels of DERs.

Modernizing the Rooftop Solar Transaction

Leland Snook, Managing Director, Rate Design & Regulatory Solutions, Duke Energy

 

Impacts of Energy Storage on Rate Design

John Fernandes, Senior Consultant – Emerging Technologies, Customized Energy Solutions (CES)

10:00 – 10:20 a.m. :: Networking Break

10:20 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. :: Session I Continued

The History of Residential Demand Charges at Atlanta Gas Light

John Cogburn, Director – Rates, Tariffs, and Regulatory Planning, Southern Company Gas

 

Three-Part Rates; Fundamental to CORE’s Rate Design

David Stowe, Rate Analyst, CORE Electric Cooperative

 

The Evolution of Residential Demand Charges at APS

Jessica Hobbick, Director, Rates and Rate Strategy, Arizona Public Service (APS)

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. :: Group Luncheon

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. :: Session I Continued

Price Plans for Solar Customers

Mark Carroll, Principal Financial Analyst, Salt River Project (SRP)

 

A Bidirectional Distribution Network Charge as an Alternative to Demand Charges

Mark LeBel, Senior Associate, Regulatory Assistance Project

 

OG&E’s Portfolio of Pricing Products

William Wai, Manager of Pricing, Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E)

3:30 – 3:50 p.m. :: Afternoon Networking Break

3:50 – 4:45 p.m. :: Panel Discussion: Pricing for DER Customers

This group of industry experts will bring to bear their years of experience to weigh in on pricing methods for DER customer, including the use of residential demand charges. The panel will consider the effectiveness of various methods in meeting public policy goals, including energy efficiency incentives and utility cost recovery concerns, and will highlight best practices for implementing these alternative rates. This interactive panel will respond to inquiries from the moderator and audience regarding these rate plans

Moderator:

Brian Fleming, Acting Director, Revenue Solution, UI Solutions Group (UISG)

Panelists:

John Cogburn, Director – Rates, Tariffs, and Regulatory Planning, Southern Company Gas

Mark LeBel, Senior Associate, Regulatory Assistance Project

Jessica Hobbick, Director, Rates and Rate Strategy, Arizona Public Service (APS)

David Stowe, Rate Analyst, CORE Electric Cooperative

4:45 p.m. :: Conference Adjourns for the Day

 

Thursday, November 10, 2022 : Mountain Time

 

8:30– 10:10 a.m. :: Session II: Rate Design to Address Electric Vehicles (EV’s)

As electric vehicle (EV) ownership continues to increase across the country, it is important for providers to continue to update their rates on a consistent basis. Through pioneering rate design, utilities are in a unique position to ensure that EVs can be charged in a manner that minimizes costs to the grid, while providing customers with fuel savings that help drive EV adoption. In this session, attendees will hear different and creative rate design approaches to help to deal with the unique challenges of increased EV penetration.

Xcel Energy’s Recent EV Filings

Nadia El Mallakh, Area Vice President, Clean Transportation and Strategic Partnerships, Xcel Energy

 

Electric Vehicles: A Dive Into the Electrification of Transportation and its Impact on EPB

Jordan Pierce, Supervisor II Corporate Accounting Department/Rates and Pricing, EPB

 

10:10 – 10:40 a.m. :: Networking Break

10:40 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. :: Overview of California’s Net Energy Metering Reform

Andre Ramirez, Sr. Advisor, Regulatory Affairs, Southern California Edison

 

11:30 – 11:45 a.m. :: Conference Recap

Dan Hansen, Vice President, Christensen Associates Energy Consulting, LLC

11:45 a.m. :: Conference Adjourns

• John Cogburn, Director – Rates, Tariffs, and Regulatory Planning, Southern Company Gas

• Brian Fleming, Acting Director, Revenue Solution, UI Solutions Group (UISG)

• Dan Hansen, Vice President, Christensen Associates Energy Consulting, LLC

• Jessica Hobbick, Director, Rates and Rate Strategy, Arizona Public Service (APS)

• Mark LeBel, Senior Associate, Regulatory Assistance Project

• Nadia El Mallakh, Area Vice President, Clean Transportation and Strategic Partnerships, Xcel Energy

• Jordan Pierce, Supervisor II Corporate Accounting Department/Rates and Pricing, EPB

• Andre Ramirez, Sr. Advisor, Regulatory Affairs, Southern California Edison

• Leland Snook, Managing Director, Rate Design & Regulatory Solutions, Duke Energy

• David Stowe, Rate Analyst, CORE Electric Cooperative

• William Wai, Manager of Pricing, Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E)

REGISTER NOW FOR THIS EVENT:

Advanced Rate Design Conference: Addressing DER and EVs

November 9-10, 2022 | Denver, CO and Online

Buy 4 in-person seats and only pay for 3! For this event every fourth in-person attendee is free!

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before October 07, 2022 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Credits

EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.9 CEUs for this event

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must sign in/out each day and be in attendance for the entirety of the conference to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

Case Studies, Panel Discussions and PowerPoint presentations

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Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 11.0
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org

 

Who Should Attend

This conference was developed for:

• Utility executives
• Corporate communication professionals
• Contact center management professionals
• Commissioners
• Commission staff
• Attorneys
• Regulatory affairs managers
• Pricing and load research managers
• Customer representatives and organizations
• Cost of service analysts
• Financial analysts
• Rate design, product development and customer strategy professionals

Supporting Organization

Sponsors