Electricity Today Readers SAVE up to $600* *See last page for details. CI Energy Group s 3 rd Annual Alberta Power Symposium of Alberta s Evolving Power Landscape September 28 & 29, 2015 Delta Bow Valley Calgary Network and learn with a room full of industry experts and gain insights into the challenges and questions facing the province today: How is the changing political and economic climate impacting forecasts for the demand of power in Alberta? Should the province rethink the timelines and scale of its infrastructure expansion programs? What will happen to the power market and generation mix when the PPAs expire in 2020? Can Alberta learn from the experience of other jurisdictions like Texas and California? What can be done to improve accessibility and competitiveness in Alberta s retail market? How will changing government regulations and policies impact the power sector? When will renewables, energy storage, and demand-side resource projects become major players in the province? Hear from our distinguished faculty from organizations including: Alberta Utilities Commission Canadian Electricity Association Carbon Management Canada Enbridge ENMAX IPCAA IPPSA Market Surveillance Administrator Mission Point Energy Rodan Energy Solutions Transcanada Utility Consumers Advocate Enhance your learning with our informative and interactive breakfast brie ing on Sept. 29: Building and Maintaining Stakeholder Relationships through Effective Communication Strategies Industry Partners: Media Partner: REGISTER NOW36 www.canadianinstitute.com/albertapower @Pwr_Network #ABPower
What does the recent economic downturn mean for Alberta s power sector? Does the province need to rethink its ambitious plans to build out its infrastructure? How will a slowdown impact demand, and does that change the business case for the future of Alberta s power generation mix? What will new regulations and policies about arbitration, permitting, and carbon mean for the power sector? Is there a better way to strike a balance between the needs of the consumer and the needs of the generators as Alberta s energy market continues to evolve and mature? These are just some of the serious questions that will be discussed by all stakeholders on September 28 th and 29 th so the province can continue to grow and prosper even during a time of austerity. CI Energy Group s Alberta Power Symposium series has a proven track record of bringing the right people together to explore these pressing issues, as well as creating a forum for market forecasts, project updates, and new technologies and business models to be shared with experts and executives from across the province. Join us this September, and be a part of the conversation as we: Discuss the current political and market forces impacting the Alberta power sector Debate what needs to be done in the next five years to ensure long-term success Understand how the market will change after 2020 sees the PPAs expire Learn how ongoing projects are progressing, and what the future holds for more growth Seek a better balance between consumers and suppliers as the market evolves Build the business case for a more diversified energy mix in Alberta and much more! Don t miss this opportunity to learn and share with the people charting the future course for Alberta s power sector. Register today by calling 1-877-927-7936, or book online at www.canadianinstitute.com/albertapower. PLUS! How will the Changing Political and Economic Landscape Impact Alberta s Power Sector? Enhance your learning with our informative and interactive breakfast briefing on Building and Maintaining Stakeholder Relationships Through Effective Communication Strategies WHO SHOULD ATTEND: CEO, President, Director Project Manager/Engineer Asset Trader Corporate Strategy/Planning Business Development Energy Policy Directors/Officers Corporate Affairs Risk Manager Power Generation & Asset Management Market Analyst Market Surveillance Regulatory Affairs Operations Strategic Planning FROM Electricity Transmission Companies Electricity Generation Companies Independent Power Producers Independent System Operators Electricity Distribution Companies Provincial/State and Federal Government Bodies Energy Consultancy Firms Financial Management Firms Energy Industry Associations Engineering and Construction Firms Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities Maximize your organization s visibility in front of key decision-makers in your target market. For more information, contact Director of Business Development Daniel Gellman toll-free 1-877-927-0718 ext. 7389 or by email at d.gellman@canadianinstitute.com SPEAKER FACULTY Richard Adamson Managing Director Carbon Management Canada Matt Ayres Chief Economist Market Surveillance Administrator Evan Bahry Executive Director IPPSA Larry Charach Principal Strategic Results Consulting Jason Commandante Vice President, Commodity Portfolio Management John Esaiw Director, Commercial Integration Kellan Fluckiger Entrepreneurial Business Coach Former Executive Director of the Electricity Division Alberta Ministry of Energy Shael Gelfand Vice President Peak Communicators Ltd. David Gray Instructor, Utility Economics, Rates and Markets NAIT President Gray Energy Economics Inc. Paul Grod Rodan Energy Solutions Brent Harris CTO Fino Tiberi (Invited) Executive Director-Regulatory Policy Alberta Utilities Commission Chris Hunt Advocate Utilities Consumer Advocate Ken Kunz Vice President, Western Power Transcanada Davin Kvisto Vice President, Planning and Risk ENMAX The Hon. Sergio Marchi Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) Thomas Mort COO Mission Point Energy Jerry Mossing Vice President, Transmission Planning Leigh Mulholland VP Corporate Strategy & Planning Christopher Orzel Manager, Energy Storage Richard Penn Acting Executive Director IPCAA
Registration Opens and Refreshments are Served Opening Remarks from Chair Opening Keynote Address Minister of Energy (invited) Alberta Government Forecasting the Future Demand for Power in Alberta Jerry Mossing Vice President, Transmission Planning Discussing how Alberta s current economic outlook will shape the power sector Should Alberta revise its estimated necessary rate of infrastructure expansion? Offering an overview for the future of Alberta s energy generation mix Highlighting trends and possibilities to watch out for in the short-term that make make a long-term impact on Alberta s electricity market Networking Refreshment Break How Will the Changing Political and Economic Climate Affect the Next Five Years for Alberta s Power Market? Jason Commandante Vice President, Commodity Portfolio Management Evan Bahry Executive Director IPPSA Additional panelists to be announced Do we need to rethink our forward planning in light of Alberta s recent economic turbulence? Discussing both the opportunities and the challenges that a climate of austerity would offer to the power market What should industry, government, and consumers be doing to drive positive outcomes for the next few years? Ken Kunz Vice President, Western Power Transcanada Reviewing the current status quo and understanding how that will likely change at the end of the decade when the PPAs expire Discussing Alberta s power generation mix with the retirements of coal: - Will the province be too reliant on natural gas? - Who will the new players be? - What should be done to open up the market? What should the market be doing now to prepare for 2020? Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Delegates Alberta s Transmission Infrastructure: Status Updates, Build-to-Date, and Future Plans John Esaiw Director, Commercial Integration A confirmed speaker TBA Enbridge Additional panelists to be announced Understanding Alberta s infrastructure development: What will be needed in order to continue to sustain and expand the province s energy grid? Discussing how the planning and delivery of transmission projects in Alberta is changing Addressing system access: Are s new policies effectively addressing this process? What Can Alberta s Energy Market Learn from the Experience of Texas and California? Kellan Fluckiger Entrepreneurial Business Coach Former Executive Director of the Electricity Division Alberta Ministry of Energy Comparing and contrasting Alberta s energy market structure with other jurisdictions Benchmarking Alberta s experience against states like Texas and California Are there ideas and innovations from other markets that the province should incorporate into its own future planning? Networking Refreshment Break What Will Happen to Alberta s Power Market Larry Charach Principal Strategic Results Consulting Leigh Mulholland VP Corporate Strategy & Planning Davin Kvisto Vice President, Planning and Risk ENMAX Ideas and Initiatives to Keep Alberta s Electricity Pricing as Low as Possible Richard Penn Acting Executive Director IPCAA Walking through how Alberta s electricity rates are determined and why that does not always produce the best rate possible for consumers Illustrating the importance of clear communication and datadriven decision-making as energy markets grow and mature Offering recommendations to improve the current system with an eye to lowering electricity pricing
Alberta s Energy Retail Market: Improving Accessibility and Competitiveness Matt Ayres Chief Economist Market Surveillance Administrator Chris Hunt Advocate Utilities Consumer Advocate David Gray Instructor, Utility Economics, Rates and Markets NAIT President Gray Energy Economics Inc. What are some of the barriers currently facing new players trying to enter the market? Debating how to make Alberta s market more accessible and competitive How should Alberta s retail market continue to grow and mature in the short- and long-term? Closing Remarks from Co-Chairs Conference Adjourns Working Towards the Future of Electricity The Hon. Sergio Marchi Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) Offering an overview of the options and choices available as we imagine the future of electricity in Canada How can we ensure a safe, reliable electricity system that has the flexibility to grow and change over time? Discussing Canada s energy strategy and the role Alberta plays in achieving those objectives Making the business case for ongoing investment in infrastructure renewal Offering ways industry, academia, government, and the public can work together towards common goals AUC Update: What s Next for Alberta? Fino Tiberi (Invited) Executive Director-Regulatory Policy Alberta Utilities Commission Offering a summary of recent decisions, initiatives of interest, and rule updates Discussing markets and generic principle updates How is Alberta promoting efficiency in its power market? Networking Refreshment Break Stakeholder Relationships Through Effective Communication Strategies Shael Gelfand Vice President Peak Communicators Ltd. Stakeholder engagement plays an important role in everyday business activities. Failure to keep stakeholders engaged can be costly and result in major delays that will impact your organization s bottom line. This interactive and informative breakfast briefing will explore innovative approaches for engaging stakeholders in challenging times: Illustrating proven techniques for engaging stakeholders involved in multiple projects Examining best practices for overcoming resistance, fatigue, and misinformation Showcasing tools for strengthening stakeholder engagement Evaluating of stakeholder communication processes: - Are they effective? - Where is there room for improvement? Understanding the importance of accessibility and transparency Register today to guarantee your spot. Space will be limited to ensure maximum interactivity. Registration Opens for Main Conference and Refreshments are Served Opening Remarks from Chair Industrial Facilities that Generate Real Impacts to the Bottom Line Thomas Mort COO Mission Point Energy Showcasing examples of easy wins and quick victories that eliminate waste and improve efficiencies in energy usage that convince people positive changes can be achieved Creating a system where success is reinvested into further efficiencies and improvements Offering ways to take these examples and lessons learned and apply it to your own operations Implications of Carbon Levy Adjustments for the Alberta Power Market Richard Adamson Managing Director Carbon Management Canada Discussing how changing carbon policies shape decision-making and future planning for both the power sector and the oil and gas sectors How will these adjustments be perceived within and outside Alberta? Weighing the pros and cons of renewables and other low-carbon options under the new system Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Delegates To receive exclusive discounts, program updates and offers, join our email list at www.canadianinstitute.com/emaillist
1:50 Building the Business Case for Renewables, Energy Storage, and Demand-Side Resource Projects PANEL Christopher Orzel Manager, Energy Storage Brent Harris CTO Paul Grod Rodan Energy Solutions Offering an overview of how renewables and energy storage currently fits into the Alberta energy market Discussing some of the conditions that make Alberta a strong candidate for renewables, energy storage, and demand-side resource projects What regulatory and market conditions would need to exist to see renewables become a major contributor to Alberta s energy mix? 2:50 Energy Storage and Renewables Technology Showcase of Case Studies and Projects PANEL Christopher Orzel Manager, Energy Storage Brent Harris CTO Additional panelists to be announced Illustrating success stories of projects large and small from across Alberta Discussing new and emerging technologies that improve the market fundamentals for renewables and energy storage projects What opportunities exist for new and small developers to enter into and compete in the market? 3:50 Chair s Closing Remarks Conference Concludes Industry Partners: The Canadian Institute, 2015 Founded in 1891, CEA is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of senior executives from its Corporate Utility Members. CEA offers members a broad range of innovative programs and services in addition to delivering a coherent and convincing industry viewpoint to decision makers on critical policy and regulatory issues. CEA members generate, transmit and distribute electrical energy to industrial, commercial, residential and institutional customers across Canada every day. www.electricity.ca Media Partner: IPCAA is an association representing large industrial customers from key industries, including Oil & Gas, Pipelines, Petrochemicals, Agriculture and Steel. Our mission is to take a leadership role in ensuring that a competitive marketplace exists for electrical services. www.ipcaa.ca In the rapidly changing climate of today s power industry, Electricity Today continues to be the publication of choice for North America s transmission and distribution sectors. 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Top Reasons to Attend CI Energy Group s 3 rd Annual Alberta Power Symposium Future of Alberta s Evolving Power Landscape September 28 & 29, 2015 Delta Bow Valley Calgary NETWORK and BENCHMARK with a room full of industry professionals UNDERSTAND the latest market forecasts, analyses, and trends GATHER updates and information on projects from across the province LEARN what the latest government initiatives and polices mean for your organization TAKEAWAY new information on the technologies shaping the future of Alberta s power mix 5 Easy Ways to Register PHONE: 1-877-927-7936 or 416-927-7936 FAX: 1-877-927-1563 or 416-927-1563 EMAIL: CustomerService@ CanadianInstitute.com ONLINE: www.canadianinstitute.com/ AlbertaPower MAIL: The Canadian Institute 1329 Bay Street, Toronto Ontario M5R 2C4 Electricity Today readers save 10% off the conference fee at the time of registration. Be sure to quote your registration code D10-306-306DX03 to claim this offer. This 10% discount applies only to the Program price, and does not apply to any add-ons or workshops. This fee cannot be combined with any other offer or group rates. For further details, please call 1-877-927-7936. FEE PER DELEGATE July 3, 2015 August 14, 2015 Register & Pay after PLEASE ADD 5% GST TO ALL ORDERS Program (on site) $1995 $1795.50 $2095 $1885.50 $2195 $1975.50 $2395 ELITEPASS*: Program + Breakfast Briefing $2244 $2044.50 $2344 $2134.50 $2444 $2224.50 $2644 $2155.50 $2404.50