The GridOptimal Initiative
Creating metrics and building a rating system to define buildings as grid citizens.
e-Lab Accelerator
Teams and Faculty
2018 Teams
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Juneau Renewable Heating
Outlining the strategic path for Juneau to serve thermal energy requirements from renewable sources.
Southern Company Non-Wires Alternatives
Exploring regulatory approaches to non-wires alternatives.
DEEP-HARBOR: Distributed Energy Equity Program - Health And Resilience Benefitting Our Residents
Designing a preferred resources pilot to benefit disadvantaged communities in southwest LA.
Project WORP: West Oakland Renewable Power
Developing an implementation plan for community-owned, large-scale industrial solar generation in West Oakland.
Testing Smart Load Growth through Enhanced EV Readiness
Testing strategies to speed conversion to electric vehicles and advantageously shape load.
Strategically Growing NM Renewables
Helping PNM facilitate a 30%+ renewable energy supply and strengthen relations with affected communities.
North Minneapolis Microgrid Project
Designing an implementation plan and business model for a community microgrid in North Minneapolis.
PGE Test Bed
Testing hypotheses and critical assumptions about the potential of flexible loads in the Northwest.
Military Energy Resilience Catalyst (MERC)
Developing replicable models to streamline deployment of resilient energy systems.
Portfolio Power Plants
Developing a modeling approach for clean portfolios.
Illinois Energy Future - Developing Projects to Support the Future Grid
Developing four different pilots to reduce peak demand with a focus on LMI communities.
Overcoming Challenges to Renter Energy Equity
Protecting low-income renters from new utility rate designs and strengthening the value proposition for multifamily clean energy investments.
Expert e–Lab faculty are on-hand throughout the meeting to offer training and insights on critical content areas. Faculty expertise include topics such as regulatory transformation, portfolio design for renewable resources, transition strategies for energy system change, best practices for stakeholder engagement, and venture capital in electricity. e–Lab faculty are also available throughout the Accelerator meeting to provide specific feedback and coaching to support each team’s project.
In addition to faculty, experienced facilitators from Rocky Mountain Institute and Reos Partners are assigned to each team to lead project discussions.
Faculty
Peter Bronski
Michael Brylawski
Sunil Cherian
Steve Corneli
Lorenzo Kristov
Karl Rabago
Richard Sedano
Eleanor Stein
James Newcomb
Senior Expert
Stephan Dolezalek
Clay Phillips
Jon Wellinghoff
CEO and Founder at Grid Policy Inc.