Energy Storage and Microgrids for Energy Resilience and Reliability Webinar Series

Presented by:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. DOE Office of Electricity Energy Storage Program, and Sandia National Laboratories

Energy storage is the key to unleashing the power of renewables; relieving generation, transmission, and distribution demands; and hastening the transition to a decarbonized future. FEMA staff & stakeholders are invited to participate in a series of energy storage webinars presented in collaboration with the U.S. DOE Office of Electricity Energy Storage Program and Sandia National Laboratories. Experts from the national labs, regional agencies, and other organizations will provide content. Each session will allow time for discussion and questions.

Questions or comments? Email us at snl_energy_storage@sandia.gov.

April 12, 2023 – Session 1: Introduction to Microgrids

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SpeakerOrganizationSession Topic
Gerilee BennettHazard Mitigation Assistance, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Welcome Remarks
Mohammad ShahidehpourGalvin Center for Electricity Innovation, Illinois Institute of TechnologyWhat is a Microgrid?
Ryan Janda and Howard StronachFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
Russ WeedCleanTech StrategiesOverview of DOE Energy Storage Funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Dr. Imre GyukDepartment of Energy,
Office of Electricity (DOE OE)
Closing Remarks

April 19, 2023 – Session 2: Energy Storage & Microgrid Success Stories

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SpeakerOrganizationSession Topic
Dylan Poindexter Sandia National LaboratoriesWelcome Remarks
Stan AtcittySandia National LaboratoriesNative American Energy Sovereignty: Energy Storage and Power Electronic Benefits
Steve Oberbroeckling
Jonathan Pogones
Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management DivisionBuilding Resilient Infrastructure & Communities (BRIC) – Iowa Microgrid Projects

April 26, 2023 – Session 3: Microgrids in Puerto Rico and California

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SpeakerOrganizationSession Topic
Will McNamaraSandia National LaboratoriesWelcome Remarks
Matthew LaveSandia National LaboratoriesEnergy Resilience and Microgrid Opportunities in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Waylon ClarkSandia National LaboratoriesMicrogrid for Resilience Project – Villalba, Puerto Rico
Qing TianCalifornia Energy CommissionMicrogrid Research Program
Dr. Imre GyukDOE OEClosing Remarks

May 3, 2023 – Session 3: Obtaining BRIC, HMGP & DOE Funding Panel Session

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SpeakerOrganizationSession Topic
Dylan PoindexterSandia National LaboratoriesWelcome Remarks
Dr. Imre GyukDOE OEEnergy Storage for Resilience and Social Equity
BRIC, HMGP, and DOE Funding Panel Session
Ryan Janda
Howard Stronach
Russ Weed
FEMA Non-Disaster Grants Implementation Branch Chief
FEMA Disaster Grants Implementation Branch Chief
CleanTech Strategies
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
Summary of DOE Energy Storage Funding Under the Infrastructure Act
Dr. Imre GyukDOE OEClosing Remarks