November 9, 2010World Trade Center, Portland Oregon

Smarter Policy for a Smarter Grid

The First Smart Grid OregonPublic Policy Conference

WelcomeThe 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.

Conference Sponsors

Morning Program08:30 - 09:30 AM Welcome and Keynote: Public Policy in Context: Where

are we Today and Where are we Going?

Keynote speaker: Roy Hemmingwaypast Chair - Oregon PUC past member - Northwest Power Planning Council, Energy Advisor to three governors

09:30 - 10:30 AM The Federal Government Electric System Agenda and its Impact on State and Local Public Policy

10:30 - 11:00 AM Networking break

11:00 - 12:00 PM Other Regional Smart Grid Investments, EcoDistricts and Microgrids

Lunchtime Keynote Talk12:00 - 01:30 PM Reshaping Public Policy for the

New Age of Electricity

Keynote speaker: Kurt Yeagerpast president and CEO - Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) currently - Executive Director of the Galvin Electricity Initiative

Afternoon Program01:30 - 02:30 PM The Pacific Northwest Regional Smart Grid

Demonstration Project: National Visibility and Public Policy Implications.

02:30 - 03:30 PM What Can we Learn from other States03:30 - 04:00 PM Networking Break04:00 - 05:00 PM BPA Initiatives and Their Impacts on State and

Local Policy05:00 - 05:30 PM Introduction to Smart Grid Oregon's Public Policy

Agenda and Wrap-up 05:30 - 06:30 PM Reception For Everyone – no host bar

A Smarter Grid

The smart grid is the application and networking of technologies and strategies

to make our electricity and energy distribution systems more reliable, more

efficient, and less costly.

A Smarter GridThe smart grid empowers consumers to actively manage their energy use, and

allows the optimal integration and use of conservation and renewable energy

resources to reduce fossil fuel reliance and greenhouse gas emissions.

A Smarter Grid

The smart grid is the "brain" at the center of Oregon's energy future.

Smart Grid Elements

Implementation FactorsThe Electrical Power Research Institute estimates that the implementation of smart-grid advances could reduce electricity usage by more than 4 percent by 2030, resulting in cost savings of $20.4 billion for U.S. businesses and residents.

In October 2009 about 100 private firms, utilities, manufacturers, municipalities and other partners received the Smart Grid Investment Grants from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Smart Grid Markets

The SGO missionSmart 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.

Advocacy & Public Policy

Smart Grid Oregon will work with smart grid stakeholders to craft and

advocate for effective public policies that promote and grow Oregon’s

smart grid industry and infrastructure.

Business Promotion Through informational events,

conferences, and other forums, Smart Grid Oregon will be a catalyst for smart grid entrepreneurs and leaders to meet,

interact, compare notes, and work together to grow.

SGO Board of DirectorsLisa Adatto Climate Solutions

Joe Barra Portland General Electric

George Beard Portland State University

Angus Duncan Bonneville Environmental Foundation

Tom Foley PowerMand

Robert Frisbee Oregon Sustainability Center

Roy Hemmingway

Mike Hoffman Battelle

Michael Jung Silver Springs Network

Phil Keisling SGO Board Chairman

James Mater Quality Logic

Roby Roberts Horizon Wind

Dexter Turner Optimization Technologies

Carolyn Vogt Lane Powell PC

Bryce Yonker Software Association of Oregon

Conference Committee Volunteers

James Mater, Co-ChairRoger Hicks, Co-ChairRoger TobinSue WalshJen Memhard

Ashley HenryTodd BaumanDavid Van’t HofDebra BristowTom Foley

Join us

www.smartgridoregon.org

Become a member of Smart Grid Oregon now.

Actively participate in timely and important discussions to help drive new Smart Grid friendly policies and business opportunities.

Directly influence and shape key policy decisions affecting the Smart Grid, at the local, state and federal levels.

Meet and network with key decision-makers and potential business partners.

Help raise awareness, visibility, and support among citizens, elected officials and key business leaders for Smart Grid initiatives that benefit all of us.

Thank You For Attending

We hope you enjoy the conference