Grid Modernization and Clean Energy Technology Innovation for a Sustainable Energy Future

Monday, January 22, 2024

11:25 AM – 12:25 PM HST

Location: Stingray, Third Floor

This session will delve into the ever-evolving realm of distributed energy resources and grid modernization in Hawai’i. Our discussions will encompass the transformation towards clean energy, with a particular focus on the concepts of successor NEM tariffs, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), and Battery Demand Response (DR) Payments with a particular view towards Battery Bonus program.

Moderator(s)

Evelyn M. Butler (she/her/hers)

Vice President, Technical Services
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Panelist(s)

Sarah Jane Amadeo

Regional Sales Manager, Hawai'i
Enphase Energy
Kula, Hawaii, United States
SJ

Shawn Jacobson (he/him/his)

Head of Project Development
Swell
Ojai, California, United States
Bryant Komo

Customer Energy Resources – Operations
Hawaiian Electric
Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Steven Rymsha

Director Grid Solutions, Public Policy
Sunrun; Hawai'i PV Coalition
San Francisco, California, United States