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Smarter Policy for a Smarter Grid

October 26th, 2010

Smart Grid Oregon is holding its first public policy conference in Portland, Oregon. Drive Oregon is proud to be a co-sponsor and collaborate on a session about policy considerations for electric vehicles.

The rapid advance in information technology over the past several decades provides a wealth of new, low-cost and standardized ways of improving the management of the electrical system. However, in order to take full advantage of Smart Grid technology it is essential to understand the opportunities and make public policy changes in the way the electric utility business is managed and regulated.

The aim of this first Smart Grid Oregon Public Policy Conference is to help public and utility officials, regulators, legislators, city and county governments and other stakeholders in Oregon and the Region gain a better understanding of the Smart Grid and policy decisions that will need to be addressed in the coming years. This conference is intended to inform knowledgeable, forward-looking public leaders of the many Smart Grid activities taking place today in the region and in the world that can be useful in crafting a visionary public policy.

Click here for more information and to register.

Smart Grid Oregon is dedicated to making Oregon a leader in the implementation of Smart Grid technologies and in supporting companies that build and market Smart Grid products and services.

Speakers:

Roy Hemmingway, 2007 Recipient of the Vito Stagliano Excellence in Electricity Award

Kurt E. Yeager, Executive Director, Galvin Electricity Initiative

Chris Hickman, President, Innovari Energy

Lauren Navarro, Attorney, California Climate Initiative

Andrew Campbell, Chief Energy Advisor, California Public Utilities Commission