Distributed energy resources have transformed power generation and consumption from one-way power systems to a complex, two-way "energy cloud." That means energy consumers have more considerations than ever before – including offsite and onsite renewables, energy storage and microgrids, energy efficiency and demand response. This session looks at innovations that are advancing the emerging energy cloud, and what that means for energy procurement and company operations.

Energy blockchain, artificial intelligence and the internet of things are no longer some-day technologies. These tools are already helping organizations automate operations, maximize energy savings and source clean energy. This session will demystify and highlight real-world applications of advanced technologies, including new options for hardware and software to optimize powering buildings and manufacturing. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive.

Energy blockchain, artificial intelligence and the internet of things are no longer some-day technologies. These tools are already helping organizations automate operations, maximize energy savings and source clean energy. This session will demystify and highlight real-world applications of advanced technologies, including new options for hardware and software to optimize powering buildings and manufacturing. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive.

Microgrids have grown into a multibillion-dollar market, providing users flexible and reliable energy. Yet many companies that may be interested in building these projects have trouble making the finances pencil. This session covers companies that have pursued microgrids, and how and why it made sense for their operations. 

Artificial intelligence and the “internet of things” are enabling businesses to know more about their operations than ever before. How can energy and facility managers make sense of data, save energy and choose from among all these solutions? This session looks at the options to monitor and manage energy use in buildings, and how to implement technologies effectively.

As companies work to reduce energy use throughout their operations, more innovations are providing energy efficiency and clean energy as a service. This session looks at the growing “X-as-a-service” model, and how companies can leverage these services to reduce risks in reaching their decarbonization goals.