THE FOURTH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICROGRIDS • APRIL 13-15, 2016 • KANSAS CITY, MO

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Black & Veatch has the expertise and resources to deliver your entire microgrid solution. They believe in the technology so much that they installed a microgrid in their Rodman Innovation Pavilion at their World Headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas. This 30,000-square-foot building features a microturbine, solar PV, geothermal technology, and battery storage.

Tour: Microgrid in the Rodman Innovation Pavilion at Black & Veatch World Headquarters :

Milbank Manufacturing provides integrated power solutions including SynapSuite – Milbank’s patented technology for managing and optimizing distributed energy and efficiency of load. SynapSuite software controls and optimizes the 6,000 square feet of Milbank’s Robert F. Waldrop Center for Research and Development. Conference attendees will tour the microgrid control room and the facility microgrid consisting of solar, wind, diesel generators and battery storage. Milbank will also feature case studies of SynapSuite in action with real time data and results.

Tour: Microgrid in Milbank’s Robert F. Waldrop Center for Research and Development:

ACI PRESENTS THE FOURTH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

MICROGRIDSA Three-Day Conference on Capitalizing on Microgrids for Improved System Energy Efficiency, Reliability and Providing Enabling Technologies for Grid Independence

APRIL 13-15, 2016 - KANSAS CITY, MO

“The microgrid market is currently moving into full-scale commercialization with the launch of dozens of successful pilot programs globally, decreasing costs of solar photovoltaic (PV), and a relaxing of prohibitions against distributed generation operation during times of grid stress, including the ability to island from the larger utility grid during emergencies.” - Navigant Research

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THE FOURTH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICROGRIDS • APRIL 13-15, 2016 • KANSAS CITY, MO

This conference is researched and designed for:• Microgrid project owners and developers• Investor-owned, municipal, and co-op utility

professionals• Software developers, technology providers

and system integrator players• Commercial and industrial end users and

campus network executives• Academic and research professionals pushing

the industry forward• Management and technology consultants• Financial sector players focused on the

microgrid opportunity• Consultants and system integrators• Utility network planners and engineers• C&I end users interested in microgrid

strategies• Solar and wind energy project planners• Regulators and public policy professionals • Non-governmental development

professionals

Who Should Attend:

Jason Bridges, Director of Engineering and Development Milbank ManufacturingTroy Miller, Director of Grid Solutions S&C Electric CompanyKevin Rohrer, Director of Sales Martin Energy Group Services, LLC Jon Erickson, Director of New Initiatives Black & VeatchJohn Siglock, Vice President, Advanced Technology Research Milbank ManufacturingKenneth Horne, Associate Director NavigantSteve Drouilhet, CEO Sustainable Power SystemsMichael Overturf, CEO ZF Energy Development LLCKevin Normandeau, Publisher Microgrid KnowledgeBrian Levite, Senior Manager, Social Innovation Business Hitachi ConsultingDevashree Ghosh, Clean Energy Sustainability Strategist Greener by Design

Carol Collins, Masters Candidate Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure, University of Colorado-Colorado SpringsRick Lank, Director, Technology and Business Development DERP Technologies. LLC (Distributed Electric Renewable Power)Rebecca Rush, Managing Member DERP Technologies. LLC (Distributed Electric Renewable Power)Sudipta Lahini, Microgrids Team Leader DNV GL (Philadelphia PA)Angela Rolufs, Director, Microgrid Industrial Consortium Missouri University of Science and TechnologyMehdi Ferdowsi, Ph.D., Professor Missouri University of Science and TechnologyPourya Shamsi, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer InnoCitAli Ipakchi, Senior VP, Smart Grid and Green Power OATIEd Hedges, Manager, SmartGrid Technology Planning KCP&L Steven Bossart, Senior Energy Analyst National Energy Technology Lab

Steve Pullins, Renewable Energy Program Manager/Specialist Generator Interconnections Hitachi ConsultingGeoffrey Oxnam, CEO American Microgrid SolutionsFrank Kling, Director of Sales & Business Development – North America ETAP Peter Lilienthal, CEO HOMER EnergyChristopher N. Evanich, Applications Director of Microgrids S&C Electric CompanyJason Abiecunas, Distributed Generation Service Area Leader Black & VeatchErik Svanholm, Chief Operating Officer IPERCBill Menge, Director, SmartGrid Kansas City Power & LightJustin Day, Senior Program Manager Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.Ken Wicker, Director, Business Development FuelCell Energy, Inc.George Berntsen, Director, Electrical Controls Engineering FuelCell Energy, Inc.

Speakers Include:

• Deploying Microgrids for achieving strategic energy objectives, such as developing storage capacity and increasing energy efficiency

• Maximizing the use of renewable energy in Microgrids to ensure cost effectiveness and an achieving an acceptable business model for profitability and success.

• Implementing Microgrids for control of local power • The role of advanced Microgrids in integration and interoperability • Expanding the market by reducing the complexity of Microgrid implementation • Reshaping the electric grid from a one-way conduit for distributing power into a decentralized,

intelligent network• Exploring technologies available to implement Microgrid systems, reviewing the costs and

returns on investment• Providing new opportunities for system optimization and cost reduction• Maintaining grid stability and integrating various renewable energy resources to improve

energy reliability and efficiency of service across businesses, homes and communities• Examining the role of small-scale and independent power generation sources in modern

grids, including solar and wind, and how to leverage them for the greatest financial benefit• Exploring the key growth areas and markets for Microgrids • Reviewing the status and outlook for standards and regulatory initiatives affecting Microgrids• Real-time tracking, measuring and verification of Microgrids performance • Microgrids analytic measures and outcomes

… And more!

Topics Include:

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THE FOURTH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICROGRIDS • APRIL 13-15, 2016 • KANSAS CITY, MO

12:30PM-1:00PM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

1:00PM-1:30PM ENERGY AT WORK: DEFINING AND SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DISTRIBUTED ENERGY AND MICROGRIDS IN THE U.S. AND ABROAD

Microgrid controllers convert seemingly random energy movement into an amazing harmony of electricity flow that is both reliable and economical. With distributed energy generation and storage becoming an increasingly important consideration in addressing the world’s energy needs, the full capabilities of these technologies will only be realized through the sophisticated management of electricity flow — both generation and consumption — via a microgrid.Our commitment to microgrid research and development has been driven by a desire to be more than just a spectator in the evolution of the energy management industry. We want to play a part in defining and shaping the future of distributed energy and microgrids, both in the U.S. and abroad.Jason Bridges, Director of Engineering and Development Milbank Manufacturing Jason Bridges, Director of Engineering and Development at Milbank, has over 16 years of experience in the design, manufacturing, and management of technology enabled products. His background in detailed electronics design, information technology, and global supply chains is currently focused through a passionate belief in the power of servant leadership and employee development into continuing the green-field growth and development of Milbank’s next-generation engineering and technology abilities. Jason has built an all-star team of technology talent at Milbank, adding capabilities like printed circuit board design, firmware programing, and electronics assembly and testing to Milbank. This vertical integration of technology capability has allowed Milbank to release multiple tech enabled products such as the Milbank ATS and Manual Transfer Switch, absorb and adapt the Vigilant product line, and bring to fruition the dream of Synaps Energy management systems. Before Milbank, Jason spent nine years at Garmin International, where is served on multiple product teams often as a “fire fighter” for tough technical or manufacturing problems. In addition, he was a Team Lead for Automotive OEM, providing Tier1 quality OEM hardware to Chrysler for in-dash GPS navigation and focused on quality systems and management. Previously, Jason worked for three years at AdTran, a global leader in telecommunications, and in IT roles for the University of Oklahoma and Missouri School of Science and Technology. He holds two engineering degrees from Missouri S&T, a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MS in Communications Theory. He has served as a board member for the University Alunmi Organization, Trinity United Methodist Church, and is currently President of City Homes HOA.

1:30PM-2:00PM ENERGY STORAGE: THE BACKBONE TO ANY MICROGRIDAn in-depth look at two recent community energy storage installations: 1) 7MW energy, 3MWH Energy storage in Minster, OH. The Village of Minster, together with their development partner Half Moon Ventures, is taking advantage of several of revenue streams that Energy storage makes available. The presentation will cover the project execution in detail as well as how multiple parties can take advantage of the energy storage system, and 2)Borrego Springs Community energy storage. The presentation will look at how a comparatively small amount of energy storage, coupled with distributed generation, can dramatically increase the resilience of a microgrid.Key issues to be covered include:• Sizing Energy Storage for a community microgrid • Taking advantage of multiple revenue streams from a single • Understanding how energy storage is a key piece of any microgrid installationTroy Miller, Director of Grid Solutions S&C Electric Company Troy has over 25 years of experience in the Power Engineering industry. Mr. Miller has lengthy experience in the application and implementation of all aspects of power electronics and power quality. Mr. Miller is the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Energy Storage Association (ESA), and a member of the board at the National Alliance for Advanced Technology Batteries (NAATBatt). Mr. Miller is a speaker at industry events around the world covering market trends and economic benefit analysis. He has published numerous papers and articles in technical journals and media outlets. He currently has global responsibility for the Grid Solutions market segment at S&C Electric, which includes Energy Storage, VAR compensation and Microgrids.

2:00PM-2:30PM THE RESILIENT MICROGRID RECIPEMicroGrid developers, financers and owners are very concerned about the importance of making a project financially viable. It is more than just back-up power but rather a “resiliency” for a customer or community, supported by the electricity reliability enabled by a MicroGrid. This is why people with experience in energy supply agree that the most important value is utilizing multiple value streams of a MicroGrid to be the most successful.Key issues to be covered include:• How to design holistically • How to optimize value• Model before You build • Why reliability is very important• How to utilize experienced resourcesKevin Rohrer, Director of Sales Martin Energy Group Services, LLC

2:30PM-3:00PM AFTERNOON REFRESHMENT BREAK AND EXHIBIT Sponsored by Black & Veatch

3:00PM-3:30PM TRANSPORTATION TO TOUR

Conference Day One • April 13, 2016:

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THE FOURTH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICROGRIDS • APRIL 13-15, 2016 • KANSAS CITY, MO

8:00AM-8:30AM REGISTRATION, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND EXHIBITS

8:30AM-8:45AM CHAIRPERSON’S OPENING ADDRESSJason Bridges, Director of Engineering and Development Milbank Manufacturing

8:45AM-9:00AM WELCOME OPENING ADDRESS

9:00AM-9:45AM KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: ADVANCED STORAGE AND CREATIVE CONTROL SOLUTIONSWithin first world markets, microgrid design is often focused on optimizing economic benefits and grid stability in a well-interconnected ecosystem. These grid-tied microgrids are able to take great advantage of the stability and “infinite battery” that the utility scale grid provides. Traditional design and simulation models are well applied, and economic returns readily calculated.In developing world markets, the drivers of design for microgrids are fundamentally different and require a more creative way of thinking to optimize the system and deliver the greatest overall value. This value comes in many forms, both in reduced direct economic costs of energy, but also in reducing lost opportunities due to unstable supply of electricity, light, and water. Priceless, but still an important part of the calculation, is the peace-of-mind and human growth that stable power and plentiful water bring.Complications come from regulatory environments in many regions that currently prohibit the export of excess power to the utility grid. Other regions do not have an existing grid, with long-term but no short-term plans for deployment of one. A microgrid for these regions must be able to operate in an island-optimized mode, while still supporting the import and export of power to prevent obsolescence under future operating rules. This necessitates the consideration of storage within the system, which is traditionally a challenge in geographically remote and limited capital developments. Storage for these microgrids must be more broadly considered than just basic KWhs of electric potential. To utilize these creative storage options, a microgrid must have intelligence and controls that reach past simple operation of the electric switchgear. In this presentation, Jason will present several design studies for alternative storage and microgrid optimization strategies for selected specific global environments.Jason Bridges, Director of Engineering and Development Milbank ManufacturingJohn Siglock, Vice President, Advanced Technology Research Milbank Manufacturing

Conference Day Two • April 14, 2016:

3:30PM-4:15PM MICROGRID DESIGN EXECUTIONMicrogrid Project Development consists of high level assessment, feasibility study, investment grade audit, and EPC phases. Each of these stages requires information gathering, analyses, and deliverables. The presentation will provide an overview of key steps in each phase. Microgrid design execution is better when there is a clear process map, identification of team member roles, microgrid specific tools, demonstration facility, and clear value creation for the customer.Attendees will learn how to:• Identify phases of microgrid project development • Describe good execution practices• Appreciate planning to mitigate risksJon Erickson, Director of New Initiatives Black & Veatch Jon Erickson is a Director in the Energy Division at Black & Veatch where he has speared a microgrid initiative. Erickson has extensive experience in conceptual and detail design, pro forma development and evaluation, microgrids, PV solar, biofuels and chemicals, coal gasification, carbon capture, plant commissioning, plant operations and startup, coal fired power plants, ethanol plants, cogeneration (CHP) projects, combined cycle plants, equipment design and inspection, and EPC turnkey projects. Erickson earned a BSME and MSME at Kansas State University as well as a MBA at the University of Kansas. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Energy Manager.

4:15PM-7:00PM TOUR AND NETWORKING RECEPTION: MICROGRID IN THE RODMAN INNOVATION PAVILION AT BLACK & VEATCH WORLD HEADQUARTERS

Black & Veatch has the expertise and resources to deliver your entire microgrid solution. They believe in the technology so much that they installed a microgrid in their Rodman Innovation Pavilion at their World Headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas. This 30,000-square-foot building features a microturbine, solar PV, geothermal technology, and battery storage 2 Waves of tours of 4 groups, each wave approximately 1 hour.

4:15PM-5:15PM TOUR GROUP 1 5:15PM-6:15PM TOUR GROUP 2

6:15PM NETWORKING RECEPTION Sponsored by Martin Energy Group Services

7:00PM TRANSPORTATION TO VENUE

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THE FOURTH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICROGRIDS • APRIL 13-15, 2016 • KANSAS CITY, MO9:45AM-10:15AM FROM RESILIENCY TO SOLVENCY: THE BUSINESS CASE FOR COMMUNITY MICROGRIDSThe commercial and financial success of microgrids, especially in the absence of government incentive, hinges upon the development and implementation of viable and replicable business models. Community microgrids are of particular interest in jurisdictions concerned with resiliency, but their business models are more complex than traditional single owner/user models due to the involvement of several disparate participants and stakeholders.In this discussion, Navigant will identify best practices and key challenges for the commercial and financial viability of microgrids, with a specific focus on community microgrids. Navigant will outline a novel, robust framework that accounts for value flows between the many and varied community microgrid stakeholders. Using examples from its research and work on microgrids—in particular its work supporting development of the New York Prize Community Grid Competition and Navigant’s Small Grid Multi-Client Project—Navigant will identify strategies to monetize value streams and opportunities for market innovation, including:• Summarize market trends for microgrids • Identify key stakeholders and value streams necessary for a viable• Use best practices in developing a viable community microgrid model design• Identify disconnects between market drivers and current practices; • Summarize community microgrid market needs and opportunities business model • Describe relevance and importance of community microgrids for innovation• Define commercial and financial viability for microgrids • Identify specific challenges for community microgrid businessKenneth Horne, Associate Director Navigant Kenneth Horne is an Associate Director in Navigant’s Energy Practice where he focuses on providing microgrid and smart grid advisory services to electric sector grid modernization clients. He has over fifteen years’ experience in technology evaluation, deployment, and optimization. Mr. Horne serves electric sector clients in the areas of project and business investment analysis, project and business model evaluation, market assessment, project finance, technical design, technology operations, program and project management and cyber security. Prior to joining Navigant, Mr. Horne served as Smart Grid Program Director for a power procurement joint action agency actively engaged in the development, implementation and operation of smart grid, microgrid and distributed generation assets and related cyber security controls. Mr. Horne holds Bachelor and Master degrees in engineering. He is also a licensed Professional Engineer, certified Project Management Professional, and holds an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from the MIT Sloan School of Management.

10:15AM-10:30AM MORNING REFRESHMENT BREAK AND EXHIBIT Sponsored by KCP&L

10:30AM-11:00AM DERISKING MICROGRID CONTROLS IMPLEMENTATION USING ADVANCED SIMULATION METHODSNearly every microgrid is unique in some way. From one application to the next, there are bound to be differences in system topology and the type, size, and power rating of the various power system components. Full scale testing using the actual system hardware is usually not possible until the system has been designed, built, and installed. Consequently, lengthy and costly periods of field testing and commissioning are often required before acceptable performance is achieved. This presentation discusses how different types of simulation can be used to de-risk and validate system designs and operating strategies, ultimately lowering the cost of microgrid deployment.Key issues to be discussed include:• The various roles and functions of a microgrid controller • How microgrid system operators can be trained in system operation• How a microgrid controller “simulation mode” can be used to validate without risk of disrupting system operation component dispatch strategies and show how a specific proposed • How detailed dynamic modeling can be used to assess power system system will respond to realistic load and renewable energy profiles stability in response to a variety of transient operating conditionsSteve Drouilhet, CEO Sustainable Power Systems Steve Drouilhet is CEO of Sustainable Power Systems, a manufacturer and integrator of advanced microgrid control systems. Steve Drouilhet is an internationally recognized expert in renewable energy microgrid design and holds engineering degrees from Brown University, the Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, and the University of California at Berkeley. Steve’s career in renewable energy spans over 30 years, having begun in 1982 as a field test engineer on the very first California wind farm in Altamont Pass. From 1994 to 2002, he worked at the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where he led NREL’s program in wind-diesel hybrid system research and development and was the principal designer of the high penetration wind-diesel power system implemented in the arctic village of Wales, Alaska.

11:00AM-12:00PM HERE’S THE BEEF: HOW MICROGRIDS DO STAND ON THEIR OWN TWO FEETMicrogrids have been described by many in the Utility business as a passing fad. Oft-cited evidence is the lack of financial viability and few demonstrated reliability improvements. However, examination of more up-to-date facts show that properly designed microgrids not only offer lower energy cost, but greater reliability and fewer emissions than the grid as a whole. Interconnected? Absolutely. Burdens on other customers? None at all. Microgrids can, in fact, coordinate with ISO dispatch and compete with established capacity resources effectively and productively.Key issues to be covered include:• Understanding deregulated ISO electricity markets and how • Understanding the primary nature, features, and operating models microgrids can interact with them of specifically industrial microgrids • Understanding the essential problems involved in improving • Possible implications of cost-effective microgrids for the utility model industrial energy sustainability in generalMichael Overturf, CEO, ZF Energy Development LLC Michael’s work experience spans 30 years of hands-on technology development, productivity and operational improvement work. After working for 11 years as a software developer, he spent 15 years as an industrial management consulting and development, including M&A work, management training, and installing JIT (just-in-time) supply chains in the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Mexico. After servicing as a strategic advisor to Pitney Bowes Software, he entered the energy business with the development of energy productivity management methods.

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THE FOURTH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICROGRIDS • APRIL 13-15, 2016 • KANSAS CITY, MO12:00PM-1:00PM LUNCHEON FOR DELEGATES AND SPEAKERS

Sponsored by Milbank Manufacturing

1:00PM-2:00PM PANEL DISCUSSION: COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL RESILIENCY PLANNING: ASSESSING AND IMPROVING MICROGRID-READINESS

When an energy emergency occurs, such as a power blackout, public safety, environmental and economic infrastructure elements are at risk. Strategic energy and economic resiliency planning programs have been sponsored by the Federal Government: most State governments have Energy Assurance Plans. And in the Northeast, States are incentivizing “Microgrids.” Recently, the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) launched a Community Resilience Panel, and the Center for Risk-Based Community Resiliency Planning has been formed at Colorado State University. This makes Energy and Microgrid Planning integral with Community Comprehensive Planning and may now involve a new cast of decision makers and stakeholders…including the electorate and elected officials. Key issues to be discussed include:• Leverage the best of U.S. DOE programs to improve the viability • Support Community Stakeholders to identify the most-critical of regional and local community energy resiliency infrastructure risks where power continuity will improve safety and• Prevent costly project delays for improving resiliency with early, reduce costs comprehensive stakeholder engagement and better project funding • Compare value propositions: energy efficiency, energy independence• Integrate private sector risk management best practices into and energy security benefits for public vs private sectors community planning protocolsPanel Moderator: Kevin Normandeau, Publisher Microgrid Knowledge As publisher of Microgrid Knowledge, Kevin works with sponsors looking to build awareness and sales with organizations looking at microgrid adoption. Kevin also oversees the Microgrid Knowledge Special Report series and business development. Kevin’s background is in technology and business-to-business publishing and has been working with companies like IDG and AOL. He is also the publisher of EnergyEfficiencyMarkets.com and was the co-founder of Data Center Knowledge, an online publication serving the data center industry.

Panel Members: Brian Levite, Senior Manager, Social Innovation Business Hitachi Consulting Brian Levite, Brian Levite is a Senior Manager with Hitachi Consulting’s Social Innovation Business, focused on microgrid development in North America. Mr. Levite has over fifteen years of experience in the energy industry focusing on building energy efficiency, renewable energy and program development. He has worked with the Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, state and local governments and major corporations. Before joining Hitachi in 2010, Mr. Levite worked for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, assisting DOE’s energy efficiency and renewable energy programs with strategic planning.

Devashree Ghosh, Clean Energy Sustainability Strategist Greener by Design Devashree Ghosh is the Clean Energy and Sustainability Strategist at Greener by Design. Ghosh has extensive experience in the energy sector and as a Strategist works on large scale projects of complex nature in the areas of microgrid feasibility analysis, carbon emissions and abatement plans, energy savings plan, sustainability strategy and reporting.

Carol Collins, Masters Candidate Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Ms. Collins has been a member of the Board of Directors of Maryland Clean Energy Center, member of the Maryland Governor’s Green Jobs Panel and a Clean Energy Manager for the State of New Jersey.

Rick Lank, Director, Technology and Business Development DERP Technologies. LLC (Distributed Electric Renewable Power) Rick was Technology Project Manager for developing the Safe Haven Microgrid™ Plan and the successful Application for Grant Funding in the State of Connecticut’s inaugural Microgrid Grant Round (2013.). Rick is the primary force and Project Manager behind the DERP TECH Power Continuity Unity (PCU) interconnection device and overall “DERP System” for enabling community-scale Distributed Generation.

Rebecca Rush, Managing Member DERP Technologies. LLC (Distributed Electric Renewable Power) Rebecca Rush is the managing member of DERP Technologies, LLC and Program Manager, Community Renewable Energy (501c3) She is a member of the Maryland Clean Energy Center Legislative Committee and successful project planner and grant writer for multiple energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for farms and industry clients; Project Manager for grant-award-winning Safe Haven Microgrid™ Plan for the Town of Windham, CT; serves as Community-Wind Program Manager and Stakeholder Developer for multiple Community-Scale Renewable Energy Projects. Rebecca is a retired CPA and former corporate executive officer and risk manager for a public company in the Midwest.

Sudipta Lahini, Microgrids Team Leader DNV GL (Philadelphia PA)

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THE FOURTH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICROGRIDS • APRIL 13-15, 2016 • KANSAS CITY, MO2:00PM-2:30PM AFTERNOON REFRESHMENT BREAK AND EXHIBIT

Sponsored by Carillion Canada

2:30PM-3:15PM TRANSPORTATION TO TOUR

3:15PM-4:15PM TOUR: MICROGRID IN MILBANK’S ROBERT F. WALDROP CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Conference members will tour Milbank’s Robert F. Waldrop Center for Research and Development in Kansas City, MO. The 6,000 square foot site houses the company’s UL Testing and Research & Development labs, as well as the training and technology center. The highlight of the tour will include an interactive presentation of Milbank’s state of the art smart technology for managing microgrids – SynapSuite. Milbank will also feature case studies of the patented technology in action with real time data and results. SynapSuite starts by connecting each generation source of a microgrid, including solar, wind, fuel cell, generators, batteries and more. SynapSuite then enters a learning phase, in which it monitors and analyzes usage patterns and available energy input. Finally, SynapSuite uses predictive analytics to distribute energy and reduce loads to optimize use and intelligently manage energy for consistent, low-cost power.

4:15PM-4:30PM TRANSPORTATION TO HOTEL

4:30PM-6:00PM NETWORKING RECEPTION

8:30AM-8:45AM REGISTRATION, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND EXHIBITS

8:45AM-9:00AM CHAIRPERSON’S OPENING ADDRESS

Jason Bridges, Director of Engineering and Development Milbank Manufacturing

9:00AM-9:45AM MISSOURI S&T’S UNIQUE SOLAR VILLAGE MICROGRID AND MICROGRID RESEARCH CONSORTIUM

Missouri University of Science and Technology has constructed a unique neighborhood microgrid comprised of 4 student-built solar homes. Missouri S&T will present the unique nature of their solar village microgrid, the partners that contributed to the project’s success, and how it is being utilized today. This presentation will also discuss our newly formed microgrid industrial consortium, and the plans for a second microgrid in our new campus ecovillage.

Attendees will learn how to:• Create a neighborhood microgrid comprised of energy storage, • Pursue opportunities for microgrid research, with actual data from multiple generation sources, and intelligent microgrid actual people (students) living in each of the homes that are management hardware and software. connected to the microgrid.• Collaborate with university researchers, investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, industry partners, and federal and state government agencies on advancing microgrid technologies

Angela Rolufs, Director, Microgrid Industrial Consortium Missouri University of Science and Technology As Director of the Office of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engagement (OSE3) at Missouri S&T, Angela Rolufs fosters strategic alliances to support energy and environmental research, education and outreach, while leading programs to advance campus sustainability. Ms. Rolufs is also the Executive Director of the newly-formed S&T Microgrid Industrial Consortium. She holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Kansas and a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Management from Missouri S&T. She is a LEED Green Associate through the U.S. Green Building Council, is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, and is a fellow of the Academy of American Military Engineers. She represents Missouri S&T on the board of the Missouri Energy Initiative, serves on the board of the Leonard Wood Institute’s Sustainable Ozarks Partnership, and is a founding board member of the Friendship School Foundation – a foundation focused on advancing sustainability in the craft beverage industry. Ms. Rolufs served on the Governor’s Steering Committee for the recently-published Missouri Comprehensive State Energy Plan.

Mehdi Ferdowsi, Ph.D., Professor Missouri University of Science and Technology

Pourya Shamsi, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer InnoCit

Conference Day THREE • April 15, 2016:

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THE FOURTH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICROGRIDS • APRIL 13-15, 2016 • KANSAS CITY, MO9:45AM-10:15AM OPERATIONAL ECONOMICS OF MICROGRIDS: MARKET ANALYSIS AND A CASE STUDY This presentation will address operational economics of microgrids considering opportunities for energy cost minimization and maximizing revenues through scheduling and control of load, generation and storage assets in energy markets. Available energy market opportunities for capacity, energy and ancillary service as well as grid support services will also be discussed. Technology and operational requirements will be reviewed. Case studies will present potential revenue models and Market opportunities in the different regions of the country.Key topics to be discussed include:• Optimizing the economics of microgrid load, generation and • Technology requirements for scheduling and operations of storage resource operations against energy markets microgrid resources• Energy market revenue opportunities and associated technical • Sample case studies in different market regions and regulatory and operational requirements regimesAli Ipakchi, Senior VP, Smart Grid and Green Power OATI Dr. Ipakchi has over 35 years of experience with the power industry. As the Senior VP of Smart Grid and Green Power at OATI, he leads market strategy and product development for distributed resources, microgrids, distribution grid and renewable energy. Prior to OATI, he was VP of Integration Services at KEMA, helping clients with technology roadmap, business and implementation strategies. Prior to KEMA, he held various senior management positions at ABB and Alstom leading power application and market solutions. He holds a PhD from University of California at Berkeley, and is co-holder of several US patents.

10:15AM-10:45AM MORNING REFRESHMENT BREAK AND EXHIBIT Sponsored by Fuel Cell Energy

10:45AM-12:00PM PANEL DISCUSSION: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN YESTERDAY’S LEGACY GRID AND TOMORROW’S SMART GRID

The Grid is undergoing a key transformation because of (a) aging infrastructure, (b) increasing frequency and duration of blackouts, and (c) scheduled closings of coal and nuclear power plants.Emerging regulatory, political and technological changes will allow more distributed generation and Microgrids.Experts from industry and government will explore opportunities for making the Grid smarter, greener and increasingly robust. This panel discussion will cover how to:• Identify where in the Distribution Grid is the best place to install • Overcome obstacles to integrate Microgrids into the local a Microgrid distribution network• Benefit from recent changes in Standards and RegulationsPanel Moderator: Rebecca Rush, Managing Member DERP Technologies. LLC (Distributed Electric Renewable Power)Opening Comments: Ed Hedges, Manager, Smart Grid Technology Planning KCP&L Ed Hedges, is the Manager, SmartGrid Technology Planning at KCP&L In this role, he is responsible developing near- and long-term technology plans to guide the development of KCP&L’s vision for the future energy distribution network or SmartGrid. KCP&L’s SmartGrid initiative involves new integrated technologies designed to better supply, manage, and enable more efficient use of energy both by the utility and the customer. Ed is currently the lead technology planner for the KCP&L’s SmartGrid Demonstration which was selected for grant funding by the DOE as a Regional SmartGrid Demonstration Project. Prior to joining KCPL, he was Vice President and Principal at PlanGraphics where he managed the Frankfort Ky. based Utility/Industry consulting practice. Ed began his career employed at Wisconsin Power & Light (Alliant Energy) where he held numerous Distribution Engineering positions. Ed holds a BS in Electrical Engineering (Power) from the University of Illinois, Urbana, IL and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Wisconsin.

Panel Members: Rick Lank, Director, Technology and Business Development DERP Technologies. LLCSteven Bossart, Senior Energy Analyst National Energy Technology Lab Specialist in Electric Utility Distribution Architecture and Trend Analysis.

Sudipta Lahini, Microgrids Team Leader DNV GL (Philadelphia PA)Steve Pullins, Renewable Energy Program Manager/Specialist Generator Interconnections Hitachi ConsultingGeoffrey Oxnam, CEO American Microgrid SolutionsFrank Kling, Director of Sales & Business Development – North America ETAP

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THE FOURTH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICROGRIDS • APRIL 13-15, 2016 • KANSAS CITY, MO12:00PM-1:15PM LUNCHEON FOR DELEGATES AND SPEAKERS

1:15PM-2:00PM LEAST COST DESIGN OF MICROGRIDSThis presentation will show how to optimize the design of microgrids. It will use several different types of microgrids as examples, including combined heat and power and solar plus storage. It will also present lessons learned from decades of experience in off-grid microgrids that can be applied to grid-connected microgrids.Attendees will learn how to:• Optimize the design of a microgrid for least cost design • How to start using the HOMER software• Simulate the operation of a microgrids • Perform sensitivity analysis to identify crucial data requirementsPeter Lilienthal, CEO HOMER Energy Since 1993, Peter Lilienthal, has been the developer of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s HOMER® hybrid power optimization software, which has been used by over 140,000 energy practitioners in 193 countries. NREL has licensed HOMER Energy to be the sole world-wide commercialization licensee to distribute and enhance the HOMER model. Dr. Lilienthal was the Senior Economist with International Programs at NREL from 1990 – 2007. He was the lead analyst and one of the creators of NREL’s Village Power Programs. He has a Ph.D. in Management Science and Engineering fzzrom Stanford University. He has been active in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency since 1978. This has included designing and teaching courses at the university level, project development of independent power projects, and consulting to industry and regulators. His expertise is in the economic and financial analysis of renewable and micro-grid projects.

2:00PM-2:15PM AFTERNOON REFRESHMENT BREAK AND EXHIBIT Sponsored by ETAP

2:15PM-3:15PM PANEL DISCUSSION: REAL LIFE BUSINESS CASES ON HOW TO BUILD MICROGRIDSDo you know the winning strategy to build a Microgrid? This panel discussion is comprised of Microgrid developers and end users who have either built or own a Microgrid(s).This interactive panel discussion will cover what steps are required to take a concept and build a system. Problems that arose and what drove these end users to initially pursue a Microgrid will also be discussed.Moderator: Christopher N. Evanich, Applications Director of Microgrids S&C Electric Company Chris Evanich is the Applications Director of Microgrids for S&C Electric Company. This position is focused on the global support of S&C’s medium voltage switching, protection and energy storage products into Microgrids. Prior to joining S&C, Chris spent 10 years with Thomas & Betts as the Senior Engineer specializing in Distribution Overhead and Underground Protection and Control Equipment. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Cleveland State University and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University. He is an active member of the IEEE including participation in the Standards Association and being an IEEE PES Scholar Mentor.

Panelists: Jason Abiecunas, Distributed Generation Service Area Leader Black & VeatchErik Svanholm, Chief Operating Officer IPERCBill Menge, Director, SmartGrid Kansas City Power & Light

3:15PM-4:00PM IMPLEMENTING AN INDUSTRIAL MICROGRIDThis presentation will present an industrial microgrid project from design through commissioning. It will highlight the necessary steps required for a reliable and resilient microgrid. The presentation will explain and give practical examples of key microgrid functions such as islanding, load shed, generation balancing, and other key control functions. Other key items including how resource configuration impacts microgrid architecture will be presented.Attendees will learn how to:• Understand the role of key stakeholders • Learn how to design robust microgrid architecture• Be able to define what it takes to implement a successful • Learn how to integrate the various control systems within a microgrid from design through commissioning microgridJustin Day, Senior Program Manager Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Justin Day is a senior program manager at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Justin completed a M.S. in power systems from Michigan Technology University in 2013. He received his MBA and a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 2006 and 2005, respectively. He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Ohio. He is a member of IEEE and IEEE Power and Energy Society.

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THE FOURTH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICROGRIDS • APRIL 13-15, 2016 • KANSAS CITY, MO4:00PM-4:30PM MICROGRIDS & LEVERAGING CAMPUS UTILITY INFRASTRUCTUREThe modern micro-grid has evolved from simple generator backup systems into sophisticated smart grids that can ensure reliability, resiliency and energy independence. Our fuel cell microgrid solution is ultra-clean, highly efficient and an extremely attractive option for universities, municipalities, hospitals and other facilities to keep their critical infrastructure up and running during extended grid outages.Our presentation will include multiple case studies where our fuel cell plants are operating as the cornerstone in a microgrid; taking a deeper look at the benefits of this application and what was involved in the projects’ successful execution.Attendees will learn:• What a fuel cell microgrid application looks like • Case studies on different fuel cell microgrid projects (examples • The benefits of fuel cell power generation for microgrid projects include microgrid configurations for a utility, university, town and corporate campus)Ken Wicker, Director, Business Development FuelCell Energy, Inc. Ken Wicker has over twenty years of experience in the energy efficiency and renewable energy fields. He began his career as a Peace Corps Volunteer installing solar panels on the remote islands of Tonga and is currently the Director of Business Development at FuelCell Energy where he is responsible for fuel cell sales in Northern California.

George Berntsen, Director, Electrical Controls Engineering FuelCell Energy, Inc. George is responsible for power conversion/distribution systems and utility grid interconnection at FuelCell Energy. He also provides technical and organizational leadership to FCE’s team of electrical, instrumentation/controls and network engineers. Throughout his 14 years with FCE, George has authored or co-authored 5 U.S. Patents related to fuel cell controls and power generation. George has 20+ years of experience in the electrical and controls engineering field prior to joining FCE, which includes positions with ABB/WestingHouse Electric Company, Northeast Utilities and the U.S. Navy.

4:30PM CHAIRPERSON’S CLOSING / CLOSE OF CONFERENCEJason Bridges, Director of Engineering and Development Milbank Manufacturing

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