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Grid 20/20: Focus on Markets

Grid 20/20

Event highlights are available through a forum at grid2020forum.pjm.com.

Overview

PJM’s Grid 20/20: Focus on Markets symposium was held on November 29 & 30 in Washington, D.C. Through a series of panels, PJM brought together industry experts, thought leaders and implementers to discuss ways to advance the integration of electricity markets. For more information on the topics covered, please see the panel presentations posted below or visit the Grid 20/20 forum, which provided real-time highlights throughout the two-day event.

Keynote Speaker

Arun Majumdar, Managing Director – Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E)

The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) is an agency within the Department of Energy (DOE) that has funded the development and deployment of transformational and disruptive energy technologies and systems since 2009. ARPA-E focuses on high-risk concepts with potentially high rewards. Dr. Majumdar became the first Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E), the country's only agency devoted to transformational energy research and development, in October 2009. Dr. Majumdar also currently serves as Senior Advisor to the Secretary.

Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E)

Featured Topics
  • Balancing Supply & Demand – As we incorporate more renewable resources, the grid demands more flexibility. How can consumers, enabled by technology, meet this need for flexibility?
  • Engaging the Customer – Larger consumers are already engaged. How to engage smaller consumers is the current challenge?
  • Managing the Grid – The grid is becoming a two-way street with many more participants. How is the grid preparing for the big changes ahead?
  • Investing in Our Energy Future – Is the regulatory model that served the nation well in the last century ready to meet tomorrow’s needs? What other financing tools are feasible?

Meeting Materials 

Agenda (PDF)
Panel 1 - Balancing Supply & Demand Panel Presentation (PDF)
Panel 2 - Engaging the Customer Panel Presentation (PDF)
Panel 3 - Managing Grid Operations Panel Presentation (PDF)

Event Video Recording

Grid 20/20: Advisory Board
PJM Contact: Susan Covino