PLMA Launches Demand Response Training SeriesSan Francisco, California – [October 7, 2014] – The Peak Load Management Alliance (PLMA) is launching a Demand Response Training Series in response to priorities identified by its over 60 member organizations. The Series includes three in-person courses to be presented nationwide by established industry training providers and hosted at member utility locations. To learn more, visit www.peakload.org/Training. The first three courses to be offered will be: The primary audience for the courses includes utility and regulatory staff as well as other energy industry trade allies and organizations seeking to improve their knowledge of how demand response methods are used in the electricity industry to meet peak electricity demand, mitigate the impact of high electricity prices, and manage variable generation. The PLMA Demand Response Training Series is open to all industry stakeholders. Furthermore, it will be offered at significantly discounted rates to PLMA member organization staff as a way to help member organizations with their training needs. Michael Brown, Manager of Demand Response & Distributed Energy Resources at NV Energy is Chair of PLMA’s Education Committee. He notes, “PLMA members have always been at the forefront of an evolving demand response industry. They represent the voice of experienced practitioners. We are adding another channel for members and non-members alike to directly benefit from this experience through experiential learning with established industry experts. PLMA members Navigant Consulting, Skipping Stone, and UISOL are helping PLMA launch this effort with solid support from the Executive Committee, the Education Committee, and additional member organizations. We expect the series to evolve and improve over time with the feedback and support of the membership.” Paul Tyno, PLMA Chair, says, “Staff at all levels should gain insight from the series, but it will be particularly beneficial to new and junior employees or those who need to learn about demand response quickly. In addition to the formal curriculum, attendees will learn from a panel of representative PLMA board members during each course. This approach blends classroom instruction with front line experience." To learn more about the Training Series, visit www.peakload.org/Training. About Peak Load Management Alliance. The Peak Load Management Alliance (PLMA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1999 as the national voice of demand response. We are a community of experts and practitioners dedicated to sharing knowledge, education and providing resources and expertise to advance the demand response marketplace. PLMA’s over 60 member organizations represent a broad range of energy professionals and industries – private and publicly owned utilities, technology companies, energy providers, curtailment service providers, meter and equipment suppliers, system integrators, research organizations, consultants, and consumers. Learn more at www.peakload.org. About Navigant. Navigant’s Energy Practice includes more than 375 experts focused on issues across the entire energy value chain including energy efficiency, demand response, distributed generation, smart grid, emerging technologies, renewables, resource procurement, and energy market research reports in the areas of clean technologies, smart grid and emerging energy-related markets. Our DR staff advise electric utilities in strategy, portfolio development, program design, and impact evaluation. www.navigant.com About Skipping Stone. Skipping Stone is a privately held professional services company focused solely on energy markets. For almost two decades, we have assisted clients achieve their goals by helping navigate energy market changes, capitalize on growth opportunities and solving business problems. We exclusively utilize energy industry veterans on engagements, producing definable results. Skipping Stone serves clients globally through offices in Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, Houston and Tokyo. www.SkippingStone.com About Utility Integration Solutions, Inc. (UISOL), an Alstom Company. UISOL is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, system integration and support for the energy industry. The UISOL experts help utilities improve their operations by end-to-end consulting, integration of computer systems, and optimizing business processes including those related to demand response. UISOL provides full life-cycle services including strategy definition, architecture design, project planning and management, systems implementation, integration, testing, and training. www.uisol.com |