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Building an efficient energy ecosystem requires collaboration, knowledge-sharing, strategic design, and workforce development. It also requires cooperation and community.Professionals across the energy sector are streamlining grid management, advancing EV adoption, and developing demand flexibility programs to enhance efficiency. Achieving this requires not only technical expertise but also the ability to humanize energy solutions.Jen Szaro, President & CEO of the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP), brings two decades of experience across research, utilities, and nonprofit leadership. Her career includes roles at the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC), where she led early efforts in solar and EV infrastructure. At AESP, she focuses on bridging the knowledge gaps and bringing energy professionals together through collaborative design and impactful programs. The Flex Initiative and the EV Driver Experience (EVDX) are two notable examples, addressing technical challenges while fostering mentorship and professional growth.Expect to learn:Why distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar and storage reduce grid strain & avoid costly upgradesHow demand flexibility outperforms traditional demand response solutionsWhat EV adoption barriers were uncovered through EVDX's design labsWhere AESP's Utility Career Map and resource library suggest you should be lookingWhy AESP's mentorship programs help clean energy professionals thrive & growListen in to explore how Jen, dedicated volunteers, and the AESP team are driving the future of energy services and equipping professionals with the tools and knowledge to lead in the clean energy transition.If you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to his contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/.Our Platinum Presenting Sponsor for SunCast is CPS America!SunCast is proudly supported by Trina Solar.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at www.mysuncast.com/sponsors.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today's guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 730 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.Subscribe to Valence, our weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, and learn the elements of compelling storytelling: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalusMentioned in this episode:CPS July 2024 V2

Federal spending of one-trillion dollars is aimed at transforming the electric grid and transitioning to clean energy. In this episode of Grid Talk, we talk with Sheri Givens, president and CEO of the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA). The discussion focuses on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. “In looking and listening to our many members and regulators who are involved in accessing those funds, I think it's an exciting time for clean energy investment and investment in infrastructure,” said Givens. There are still many questions about how the influx of funding will flow down into actual projects. “I know it takes a while to ramp up such large targeted investment and I know a lot of the utilities and the stakeholders are waiting for clear guidance from the federal government,” Givens said. Other challenges include implementing new ideas.“Sometimes innovation can be stymied by the regulatory process. There's going to need to be some openness and some agility and some flexibility to allow for utilities and third parties and other entities to come in and to make some of these innovative solutions available to customers nationally.”Sheri Givens joined SEPA as president and CEO in November 2022. Her professional experience includes nearly twenty years in legal, regulatory, legislative, and external affairs in both the public and private sectors. She previously served as vice president of US Regulatory and Customer Strategy at National Grid. Prior to joining National Grid, she consulted on utility consumer education and regulatory policy issues in energy markets nationwide.Givens earned a Bachelor of Arts in government from the University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center.

The utility industry is a unique one in that the landscape of companies aren't operating in a zero-sum competitive environment. Instead, utilities seek to share lessons learned, raise each other up, and collectively move towards the industry-wide goals of ensuring the entire country has access to reliable, affordable, and clean energy. It's this collaborative environment and tendency to share best practices that makes leadership in utilities particularly important, as a success in one corner of the country can directly lead to the same type of success for a utility anywhere else. Recognizing the value of highlighting these successes, the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) released its inaugural Utility Transformation Challenge, recognizing industry leaders who are creating the future carbon-free, modern grid. To learn more about the Utility Transformation Challenge, podcast host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester are joined by SEPA's Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Sharon Allan, as well as a leader whose organization made an appearance on SEPA's leaderboard of utilities in Debra Smith, CEO and General Manager of Seattle City Light. This duo provides a dynamic one-two punch on assessing the landscape of the utility industry today and where it's going in the future. The conversation was so dynamic, this episode ended up being an exciting two-parter—if you didn't listen to Part 1 where our guests focused on the Utility Transformation Challenge and the march towards decarbonization, we recommend you start there. Then come back here and listen to Part 2 where this pair of industry leaders dives into forward-looking assessments of equity in the energy industry, as well as the pending workforce transformation facing utilities everywhere. Key Links: Full post with transcript of this episode on EnergyCentral.com: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/episode-45-setting-example-utilities-everywhere-sepa%E2%80%99s-utility-transformation Part 1 of the Conversation: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/episode-43-setting-example-utilities-everywhere-sepa%E2%80%99s-utility-transformation Sharon Allan's Energy Central Profile: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/sharon-allan-2/about Grid Mod in the Age of Utility Carbon Reduction: https://energycentral.com/c/gr/grid-mod-age-utility-carbon-reduction Seattle City Light's Clean Energy Leadership Garnering Industry Recognition, with Emeka Anyanwu, Energy and Innovation & Resources Officer- [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Interview]: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/seattle-city-lights-clean-energy-leadership-garnering-industry-recognition-emeka Link to register as a member of the Energy Central Community: www.energycentral.com/user/register Did you know? The Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast has been identified as one of the industry's 'Top 25 Energy Podcasts': blog.feedspot.com/energy_podcasts/

The utility industry is a unique one in that the landscape of companies aren't operating in a zero-sum competitive environment. Instead, utilities seek to share lessons learned, raise each other up, and collectively move towards the industry-wide goals of ensuring the entire country has access to reliable, affordable, and clean energy. It's this collaborative environment and tendency to share best practices that makes leadership in utilities particularly important, as a success in one corner of the country can directly lead to the same type of success for a utility anywhere else. Recognizing the value of highlighting these successes, the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) released its inaugural Utility Transformation Challenge, recognizing industry leaders who are creating the future carbon-free, modern grid. To learn more about the Utility Transformation Challenge, podcast host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester are joined by SEPA's Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Sharon Allan, as well as a leader whose organization made an appearance on SEPA's leaderboard of utilities in Debra Smith, CEO and General Manager of Seattle City Light. This duo provides a dynamic one-two punch on assessing the landscape of the utility industry today and where it's going in the future. The conversation was so dynamic, this episode ended up being an exciting two-parter—so enjoy Part 1 which focuses on the Utility Transformation Challenge and the march towards decarbonization. Then hang tight for Part 2 where this pair of industry leaders dives into forward-looking assessments of equity in the energy industry, as well as the pending workforce transformation facing utilities everywhere. Key Links: Part 2 of this Episode: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/episode-45-setting-example-utilities-everywhere-sepa%E2%80%99s-utility-transformation Sharon Allan's Energy Central Profile: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/sharon-allan-2 Grid Mod in the Age of Utility Carbon Reduction: https://energycentral.com/c/gr/grid-mod-age-utility-carbon-reduction Seattle City Light's Clean Energy Leadership Garnering Industry Recognition, with Emeka Anyanwu, Energy and Innovation & Resources Officer- [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Interview]: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/seattle-city-lights-clean-energy-leadership-garnering-industry-recognition-emeka Link to Energy Central Post with Full Transcript of this Episode: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/episode-43-setting-example-utilities-everywhere-sepa%E2%80%99s-utility-transformation Link to register as a member of the Energy Central Community: www.energycentral.com/user/register Did you know? The Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast has been identified as one of the industry's 'Top 25 Energy Podcasts': blog.feedspot.com/energy_podcasts/

Quantum Quote: “Use the devil's tools to win the angels' war.” – Miriam Makhyoun Did you know that 19 states now have 100% clean electricity targets by 2050? But - did you also know that only a handful of them are legally binding? Across the U.S., state governments and utility regulatory authorities are creating policies and programs to move our society to clean energy.  Which states have the best programs? What are the laws, regulations, and programs in your state? How many of the goals are concrete and enforceable?  And – how can we be kept informed about proposed new laws and regulations so that we can speak up and add our voices?   Listen to Miriam Makhyoun as she unravels the world of EQ Research and what they do in tracking the development of clean and renewable energy.   Miriam Makhyoun is the Chief Executive Officer of EQ Research. Miriam is responsible for providing strategic leadership in establishing long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. WIth decades of utility and energy industry experience, she expertly helps clients in areas including energy storage valuation, energy procurement, capacity procurement, market design and carbon emissions compliance. Miriam holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Appropriate Technology (Renewable Energy) from Appalachian State University.   Miriam served as the Power Supply Contracts Manager at MCE, California's first Community Choice Aggregation Program, and managed MCE's 2018 Energy Storage Request for Offer process. She also managed portfolios for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Company, procuring Resource Adequacy capacity and carbon compliance instruments. Before PG&E, Miriam provided customized research for members of Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), and conducted market intelligence while at North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA).    Sign up for a free webclass to discover how easy is it to get ultra-efficient geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home – without the pain of emptying your savings account.   In “The Power Of Earth With Comfort” From Climate Master webclass, you'll discover the answers every homeowner needs to know, including: How geothermal heating and cooling can draw energy from the ground beneath our feet (for pennies) Why homeowners everywhere are making the switch The secrets to securing utility incentives and tax credits to pay for a large portion of your new geothermal system and much more…   If you tired of rising energy costs and want to save up to 70% on your energy bills, Go to www.AWESomeEarthKind.com and register now for this FREE special event that will show you exactly how to get geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home.   We'd like to hear from you! Please help us understand how AWESomeEarthKind can help you achieve your clean energy goals – and you'll automatically be entered into a Sweepstakes for a Free LED Light Fixture:   SEND YOUR FEEDBACK TODAY SuperNova #1. When I look at the environmental issues that we would see years and years ago, ever since I learned how thin the ozone layer was in elementary school, it seemed like things weren't moving fast enough. Sometimes, you got to use money and make the money go to the solutions that you want to solve.    SuperNova #2. The states are leading the way in decarbonization. Utilities will only do what they are mandated to do. Public Utilities Commissions need to coordinate with other entities such as air resources boards in order to have the scientific backing to consistently measure and track carbon emission equivalent reductions.   SuperNova #3. If you want change, picking up the phone is the best way to do it.   Worst Career Moment: “I've learned that sometimes, you might question what an organization is doing, and I think bringing that to the attention of the people inside the organization first and really being honest with them is the best way. Sometimes I've been a little bit cowardly and gone to more outside sources in my issues, so I think, if you really want your organization to have high integrity, you really need to be brave and say something.” – Miriam Makhyoun   Aha! Moment: “Evaluating energy storage projects while at MCE, you had some people offering ancillary services, and some offering just RA, and some offering energy only. So, I learned that if I wanted to really compare all these great projects, you had to do an apples-to-apples comparison. So with my boss today, we developed this net RA approach, net capacity value approach.” – Miriam Makhyoun Best Advice She's Ever Received: “Trust yourself.” – Miriam Makhyoun   Personal Habit that Contributes to Success: “Planning. I use the Google Calendar in everything that I want to accomplish. I have it all laid out for the entire week, and I'll just drag things around as needed to be prioritized so I can see it visually.” – Miriam Makhyoun   Internet Resource: EQ Research    Book Recommendation: Join EQ Research's Book Club called Revolutionary Power by messaging Miriam at @MiriamMakEnergy    Magic Wand: “I just want to have more charging stations, and I want them to be faster. Double DC.” – Miriam Makhyoun   WTF: “When I was working at MCE, there were some pretty dry gears and that was not good when it came to fires, as everyone knows. That extreme weather did create the conditions that were necessary for fires to spread, and we were managing the Napa County, and overnight, they lost 4% of their load. That has precipitated a lot more distributed micro grid solutions in Napa County.” – Miriam Makhyoun   Most Energized About Today: “This very day, I'm energized about some automation that we're rolling out at EQ Research for clients to be able to have updates that are lived to their emails on legislation regulation assets being changed. I just want to make our clients happier and make the information more accessible.” – Miriam Makhyoun   Parting Advice: “Calling your legislators is better than sending an email.” – Miriam Makhyoun Connect: Email: makhyoun@eq-research.com Twitter: @MiriamMakEnergy Website: https://eq-research.com

The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) is a nonprofit organization that boasts almost 1,200 members across electric utilities, corporations and the public sector. The group envisions a carbon-free energy system by 2050, and on this episode of Electrifying AI, SEPA president and CEO Julia Hamm joins host Sal Gill to lay out the path to carbon-free energy as she sees it. Julia and Sal discuss both the short-term and long-term steps needed to reach zero carbon, the role artificial intelligence will play in the push for clean energy, whether we’ve reached “a tipping point” and how Julia earned a 10/10 from Room Rater while working from home.

In the world of energy and utilities, buzzwords and hot concepts have a way of going viral and becoming the most discussed issue at any given conference, journal, or even happy hour, but the natural question is whether or not the excitement and hype behind them is warranted. The world of distributed energy resources, or DERs, is a strategy that’s moved past simple hype and into an established and rapidly growing cornerstone of the utility business, but it’s also dragged with it one of those buzzwords that could still go in either direction: DERMs, or distributed energy resource management systems. Ben Ealey, Principal of Grid Integration at the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), has followed DERs and DERMS closely since they broke onto the scene, and he’s here to declare once and for all that DERMS as we know it is dead. What exactly does that mean, how did the rise and death happen so quickly, and where does the industry go from here? These are just a few of the questions that Ben walks Jason Price, host of the Power Perspectives Podcast, and Matt Chester, producer of the podcast, through in this thought-provoking episode. And with just a few weeks left until Halloween, we’re forced to ask: will this death be final or will DERMS rise again? Key Links: Ben Ealey’s Energy Central Profile: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/259176/about Link to register as a member of the Energy Central community: https://energycentral.com/user/register

We sit down with Erika Myers, the Principal of Transportation Electrification at the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA). Erika's team works on research focused primarily on utility-run managed charging program designs, distribution planning for electric vehicles, utility rates, tariffs, incentives, and EV customer education. She works with everyone from utilities, to non-profits, to auto OEMs and even regulators to build awareness around how all of these technologies function, along with what they can unlock when used together. In today's episode we discuss the impact of COVID on Electric Vehicles, the current state of EV fast charging, the large opportunity that Vehicle to grid technology holds and how electric vehicle makers can better engage female car buyers. Update Patreon and add paying accountsEnjoyed this episode? Support our workWant to be a guest on Grid Connections?Website   |   YouTube   |   Facebook   |   Instagram★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Interview with Erika Myers, the Principal of Transportation Electrification at Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA).

We are joined today by Erika Myers, Principal of Transportation Electrification at Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA). She has 16 years of experience in the clean energy sector and specializes in the nexus between the grid, electric vehicles, and renewable energy. Key ideas explored: Distribution System Infrastructure and Planning to support optimized charging and Electric Vehicles (EVs) Trends in EV infrastructure Charging amount for medium and heavy-duty trucks What are the challenges of long haul trucking electrification? How to help fleets? Gain access to all the show notes & resources from this episode here You can connect w/host, Nico Johnson, on Twitter, LinkedIn or email  Thanks a ton to our podcast sponsors for continuing to help make this content FREE to You! Please check them out and let me know what you think!

We are joined today by Erika Myers, Principal of Transportation Electrification at Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA). She has 16 years of experience in the clean energy sector and specializes in the nexus between the grid, electric vehicles, and renewable energy. Key ideas explored: Distribution System Infrastructure and Planning to support optimized charging and Electric Vehicles (EVs) Trends in EV infrastructure Charging amount for medium and heavy-duty trucks What are the challenges of long haul trucking electrification? How to help fleets? Gain access to all the show notes & resources from this episode here You can connect w/host, Nico Johnson, on Twitter, LinkedIn or email  Thanks a ton to our podcast sponsors for continuing to help make this content FREE to You! Please check them out and let me know what you think!

Julia is a visionary non-profit leader at the center of the transformation underway in the electric power sector to a clean and modern energy future. Julia has served as SEPA’s President & CEO since 2004, providing leadership and strategic direction for the organization and is responsible for guiding and overseeing all of SEPA’s research, education, and collaboration activities for its 1,100 member companies and the broader energy industry. The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) helps address the most pressing issues encountered in the smart transition to a carbon-free energy system by 2050.

Julia Hamm, CEO of The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) - envisioning a carbon-free energy system by facilitating the electric power industry’s transition to a clean and modern energy future through education, research, standards, and collaboration.

Hey there solar warriors, I know many of you have been waiting for us to release the episodes recorded LIVE at the Podcast Lounge SPI 2019. We're kicking things off with this dynamic duo, by no means strangers to the renewables industry: Julia Hamm and Abigail Hopper. Together, they run two of the most prominent organizations providing advocacy for the solar and smart-power industries. Julia is the President and CEO of the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA). And, Abby is the President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). While I'm sure many of you, as I, still refer to this tradeshow as SPI, one of the first things we discussed is the rebrand to being North America Smart Energy Week (NASEW). Our conversation was framed by many other questions that perhaps some of you have asked yourselves recently, such as why Salt Lake City for this year's SPI, or how much time they plan in advance to decide venues? Julia and Abby also gave their insights into the expectations for SPI as the largest clean energy show in North America. SPI has definitely evolved over the last decade+, so Julia and Abby took the time to explain why that matters to all of us who have been focused predominantly on solar during that time (Hint: They are taking more market share!) Thanks to SETS, SEIA, and SEPA for hosting the Podcast Lounge Live at SPI, ESI & North America Smart Energy Week (NASEW) 2019. Remember you can always find me on Twitter, LinkedIn or email and you can get the resources and learn more about today’s guest & recommendations on the SunCast Blog. Thanks to our podcast sponsors for continuing to help make this content free to You! IF you have stuck Commercial Solar projects, you really should consider how they can help: Energetic Insurance and Extensible Energy Learn more by clicking on their respective company links.

Hey there solar warriors, I know many of you have been waiting for us to release the episodes recorded LIVE at the Podcast Lounge SPI 2019. We're kicking things off with this dynamic duo, by no means strangers to the renewables industry: Julia Hamm and Abigail Hopper. Together, they run two of the most prominent organizations providing advocacy for the solar and smart-power industries. Julia is the President and CEO of the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA). And, Abby is the President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). While I'm sure many of you, as I, still refer to this tradeshow as SPI, one of the first things we discussed is the rebrand to being North America Smart Energy Week (NASEW). Our conversation was framed by many other questions that perhaps some of you have asked yourselves recently, such as why Salt Lake City for this year's SPI, or how much time they plan in advance to decide venues? Julia and Abby also gave their insights into the expectations for SPI as the largest clean energy show in North America. SPI has definitely evolved over the last decade+, so Julia and Abby took the time to explain why that matters to all of us who have been focused predominantly on solar during that time (Hint: They are taking more market share!) Thanks to SETS, SEIA, and SEPA for hosting the Podcast Lounge Live at SPI, ESI & North America Smart Energy Week (NASEW) 2019. Remember you can always find me on Twitter, LinkedIn or email and you can get the resources and learn more about today’s guest & recommendations on the SunCast Blog. Thanks to our podcast sponsors for continuing to help make this content free to You! IF you have stuck Commercial Solar projects, you really should consider how they can help: Energetic Insurance and Extensible Energy Learn more by clicking on their respective company links.

We interviewed Sharon Allan, Chief innovation officer at the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), a non-profit that represents diverse stakeholders including utilities, regulators, technology providers and financial organizations. SEPA works with its members to navigate the changes to become a more modern and cleaner power grid and recently started an advisory service for its members.

You may have seen Julia Hamm, president and CEO of the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), speak at industry shows, but here’s a chance to get to know her and her organization a little better. We spoke with Hamm about why she’s spent practically her whole career at SEPA, her most memorable conversations with utilities and what she remembers about the first Solar Power International (SPI). Read more here: http://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2017/03/ask-vet-catching-solar-bug-sepas-julia-hamm/