Agenda

Join Alliant Energy as they share their journey to modernizing PV interconnection using PowerClerk. Discover how Alliant leveraged Clean Power Research’s professional services to streamline processes, enhance efficiency and optimize process performance. 

Learn about the challenges Alliant Energy faced, the solutions they implemented and the measurable results they achieved—including faster application processing times, improved transparency and enhanced stakeholder engagement. 

Key takeaways:

• Gain insight into Alliant’s reasons for modernizing their interconnection process
• Understand Alliant’s modernization journey—from selecting a solution, to re-envisioning and implementing a new interconnection process
• Learn how Alliant’s new interconnection process is performing 

This session is ideal for program designers and administrators interested in learning more about Clean Power Research’s professional services, or anyone looking for best practices to improve program efficiency.

As behind-the-meter distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar PV and electric vehicles grow, utilities face blind spots in grid operations and uncertainties in distribution planning. Without clear visibility, misjudged capacity needs and operational inefficiencies become costly risks. 

This session will share how utilities can leverage scalable DER data insights to reconstruct gross load, optimize infrastructure investments and improve grid reliability. See a live demonstration of solutions that help planners and operators make faster, more informed decisions in an increasingly complex grid environment.

Key takeaways:

• Learn how DER gross load can be reconstructed for power flow simulations and grid planning without costly sub-metering infrastructure
• Understand how you can scale simulations from the meter to any grid level, factor in extreme weather and configure simulation frequency to meet your needs
• Through a live demonstration, see how FleetView creates DER performance forecasts using dependable data sources and bottom-up modeling

PowerClerk program designers interested in learning how PowerClerk DER data can support distribution planning will find this session beneficial. We encourage inviting resource planners, planning engineers and distribution operations engineers that would benefit from deeper DER insights to inform distribution planning and grid operations.

Join JEA to hear how they cut interconnection approval times by 70%, cleared a 9-week project backlog, and streamlined a growing suite of programs and service requests. Learn how JEA’s team became PowerClerk power users, developing in-house expertise to maximize PowerClerk’s flexibility and self-service capabilities.

Key takeaways:

• Discover how JEA gained rapid program wins and efficiency gains
• Explore JEA’s real-world applications of evolving features
• See what JEA is implementing next

This session is perfect for utilities looking to streamline complex programs and processes—bring colleagues from other departments!

Electric utilities and energy agencies play a key role in meeting clean energy goals. Customer programs, including demand-side management (DSM) programs and renewable energy programs that rely on the voluntary participation of end-use energy consumers, play a crucial supporting role.

In this panel discussion, Tom Hoff, Clean Power Research Founder and Chief Research Officer, along with the research team, will share the latest insights on leveraging existing data to drive customer action with solutions such as a Virtual Energy Audit.

Key takeaways:

• Explore how innovative customer engagement approaches can drive energy efficiency and carbon-free technology program participation
• Gain a deeper understanding of data-driven approaches that can help optimize customer engagement strategies and enhance program outcomes
• Learn how deep data insights can drive customer behavior and increase program participation across PV, EV, building electrification programs and more 

This session is great for all program management staff and those who have input into program development and optimization.

As the volume of interconnection applications grows, utilities need efficient ways to automate technical screens, engineering analysis and enrollment with partners.  This session will explore how PowerClerk’s expanding real-time integration capabilities—now more flexible than ever—enable seamless automation.

We'll showcase new API and Web Adapter features that simplify integration with third-party tools like envelio and MEPPI, highlight cutting-edge use cases and proof-of-concepts and introduce the new Integrations Bundle offering, which streamlines integration management for utilities.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn how integrations can automate technical screens and accelerate interconnection processes
• Gain insights into new API and Web Adapter features that simplify integrations
• Discover the new Integrations Bundle and how it enhances automation for utilities

This session is ideal for interconnection program managers, engineers, and utility staff looking to enhance efficiency through automation.

A rapid acceleration of residential solar (micro-generation) in Alberta, Canada has put immense pressure on Fortis Alberta to keep up with the surge of interconnection applications. With staff maxed out from manual processing, Fortis turned to PowerClerk to streamline workflows, automate key steps and improve efficiency. 

In this session, Fortis Alberta discusses the utility’s challenges and how they managed the unprecedented growth in solar adoption. 

Key takeaways: 

• Understand Fortis Alberta’s path to modernize  their interconnection processes
• Hear firsthand how implementing PowerClerk helped Fortis Alberta improve processing speeds, reduce administrative burden and enhance the customer experience

Join us as we spotlight PowerClerk’s cutting-edge AI-augmented workflows and their role in interconnection automation. We’ll showcase the latest AI-powered features designed to boost efficiency, accuracy and speed and share our vision for the future of AI-managed interconnection requests. We'll also explore the role of integrations in interconnection automation. 

Key takeaways:

• Gain valuable insights and practical knowledge that will help you leverage AI for optimal interconnection automation results
• Discover how PowerClerk’s robust integration capabilities can further streamline your processes 

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and transform your interconnection workflows by using AI-augmented workflows!

Join us as we explore the continuous pipeline of PowerClerk innovations. Discover how the newest features can transform your workflows and boost your team’s productivity.

We'll highlight new features, showcasing their benefits and practical applications. Additionally, get an exclusive preview of cutting-edge features currently under development.

Key Takeaways:

• Gain insight into the latest feature enhancements and their practical applications
• Understand the potential impact of new features on your workflows
• Preview upcoming features and innovations

This session is ideal for those looking to stay ahead of the curve and maximize PowerClerk’s capabilities. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the advancements shaping the future of PowerClerk and how you can take advantage of them today.