About

The Future Microgrid and Distributed Generation Summit 4 is an eagerly anticipated event set to take place, bringing together experts, thought leaders, and innovators in the field of microgrids and distributed generation. With a rich history of successful past editions, this summit promises to be a dynamic and insightful gathering, focusing on the latest advancements and trends in the energy industry. Attendees can expect a comprehensive program featuring a diverse array of topics and discussions aimed at addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by microgrids and distributed generation. These topics will cover everything from cutting-edge technologies to regulatory developments and practical case studies. The summit's agenda will encompass sessions on optimizing energy efficiency in commercial buildings, exploring sustainable energy solutions, and the integration of renewable resources into microgrid systems. Additionally, participants will gain valuable insights into the financial aspects of microgrid investments, unlocking potential cost savings, and navigating regulatory landscapes effectively.

Featured Solution Providers

Keynote Speakers

Steven Driver, Global Energy Program Director

Steven’s presentation will familiarize the audience with different financial techniques required to sell energy projects or an entire program to senior management. The overall process from setting the environmental/financial goal, to creating an energy baseline and preforming the critical energy audit is reviewed. Tracking performance is also discussed along with how to make a program sustainable over time.
Ron Frantzen, Executive Director Facility Management

Ron will present on the need for energy efficiency at the work place. He will discuss methods for identifying these options which include: water conservation measures from sinks to toilets, lighting upgrades verses total fixture replacement, how parking lot LED lighting reduces electrical utilization and Facility Automation with Digital Direct Controllers for your Heating cooling systems that will saves thousands of expense dollars annually.
Mandy La Brier , Director of Energy Management

Mandy will be presenting about the city’s goals and initiatives to power buildings with 100% renewable energy by 2025 and the opportunities and challenges of public sector facilities renewable energy transition; as well as recent procurement to advance the solar industry through community-solar projects on City owned vacant land.
Jim Davoux, Director, Global Energy Management and Environmental Sustainability

Jim’s presentation title is “Laboratory Lighting and HVAC Savings” which will explain how AbbVie installed LED lighting along with a next generation lighting control system to reduce the electricity spend in one of their large laboratory buildings in the Chicago area. Then leveraged the new lighting control system and the existing building automation system to drive further HVAC energy savings. This presentation will give an overview of the project and highlight the opportunities and challenges.
Karen York, Chief Sustainability Officer

Liz, appointed as the first CSO for CDC in 2008, establishes sustainability in CDC policy and operations, implements healthy and sustainable work environments, and facilitates staff involvement in sustainability efforts. She has received two White House awards for Sustainability and is an acclaimed Fellow of the American Institute of Architects for her work building healthy environments.
Nate Verhanovitz, Engineering Director

Michigan State University has constructed the largest non-utility Carport Solar Array in North America. It consists of five commuter parking lots on MSU’s main campus including 5,000 parking spots and 45 acres. This renewable energy has been successfully integrated into the campus Microgrid together with traditional gas-fired electric generation assets in a central plant. This case study covers the operational details and lessons learned at the central plant from solar operations.
Ruby Cruz & Marcus Lewis, Corporate Energy Manager

Ruby and Marcus will give you a comprehensive look at the impact that energy efficiency strategies especially NYC H + H’s Energy Management Model has on energy and greenhouse gas reduction efforts at the largest public health system in the country.
Julie Paquette, Director of Energy Management

Julie is the Director of Energy Management within the Office of Facilities. In this role, she leads a broad portfolio of initiatives in support of the University’s energy and sustainability goals. Julie has extensive technical experience with high performance building and campus energy systems, and is personally and professionally committed to sustainability innovation, education, and advocacy.
John Gioioso, Senior Director, Corporate Building Services & Real Estate

John has dedicated his career to the Facilities/Real Estate industry. He oversees the functions of real estate, design, construction, FF&E, corporate services, and facilities. He holds a BSBA in management from Suffolk University and Masters in Facilities from Cambridge College. In addition, two designations. Certified facilities manager (CFM) and Masters of Corporate Real Estate (MCR).
Stephanie Benfield, Sustainable Director

Stephanie, a long time environmental advocate and a former state representative from DeKalb County, most recently had been serving as the executive director of Green Law, an environmentally-oriented law firm. She is now the new Director of the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, where she will continue to manage, implement and further develop Mayor Reed’s sustainability plan, as well as support existing projects related to sustainability for the City of Atlanta.
Joseph K Han, Associate Vice President of Facilities

Joseph Han has served 26 years in private and public universities. Currently the associate vice president of administration and operations for Cleveland State University, Joseph provides leadership for the University Architect’s Office, Capital Planning & Real Estate, Facility Management & Services, Environmental Health & Safety, Campus Safety, University Police, and Information Services &Technology.
Jedd Winkler, Energy Program Manager

In 2008 Aurora Health Care, a healthcare provider in Wisconsin initiated an energy management program for their hospital portfolio to reduce operational costs. This presentation reviews how healthcare providers can internally implement an effective energy program in a changing financial environment with limited capital resources. Building blocks will be shown including gaining management support, policy development, tracking tools, structure, best practice sharing. Case studies at select sites that attained $7MUSD savings will be presented.

Topics

Microgrids in the 21st Century Advanced control systems for microgrids and distributed generation New storage technologies, including batteries and hydrogen storage Grid-interactive buildings and how they can be used to support microgrids Transitioning to a more sustainable and resilient energy system Generation & Distribution Systems	Successful Projects Examples including healthcare, education, and manufacturing Lessons learned from these projects, including best practices and challenges encountered Case studies that focus on the integration of renewable energy sources into microgrids Increase Energy Security for Critical Facilities	Policy and Regulatory Net metering policies and their impact on the deployment of distributed energy resources Incentives and other policy mechanisms to support the development of microgrids and distributed generation How utilities are adapting to the deployment of microgrids and distributed generation, including the impact on the grid and business models
Cybersecurity and Data Management Best practices for securing microgrids and distributed generation systems against cyber threats Managing the large amounts of data generated by microgrids and distributed generation systems The impact of data management and cybersecurity on the reliability and resilience of microgrids and distributed generation systems	Integrating Renewable Energy Integrating Renewable Energy into Microgrids and Distributed Generation Systems Challenges and opportunities associated with integrating solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources into microgrids The role of energy storage in enabling greater penetration of renewables into microgrids Case studies of successful projects that have integrated renewable energy into microgrids and distributed generation systems	Economics Economics: Costs, Benefits, Financing, and Business Models Financing options for microgrids and distributed generation systems, including public-private partnerships and innovative financing models Business models for microgrid and distributed generation deployment, including ownership and operation models
Smart Grid More Efficient Transmission Of Electricity Quicker Restoration Of Electricity After Power Disturbances Reduced Operations & Management Costs For Utilities, And Ultimately Lower Power Costs For Consumers Reduced Peak Demand, Which Will Also Help Lower Electricity Rates Increased Integration Of Large-Scale Renewable Energy Systems Better Integration Of Customer-Owner Power Generation Systems, Including Renewable Energy Systems Improved Security	Iot-Driven Grid Management Systems Optimizing Line Voltage To Minimize Energy Losses And Line Damage Locating The Source Of Sags, Surges & Outages Improving Load Balancing, Restoring Services Faster & Making Safer Override Decisions Identifying The Source Of Technical & Nontechnical Losses In The System Reducing The Costs Of Service Lowering Outage Investigation Times By Isolating Fault Locations	Anchor Generation for Microgrids 24 X 7 Uninterruptible Power Avoided T&D Investments Improved Power Quality Energy Security & Resilience Under Threats Air Pollutant Reduction Reduced Water Usage IPower Factor & Voltage Profile Improvement
Electrification of Transportation Microgrids and Distributed Generation for Electrification of Transportation: Challenges and Opportunities The impact of electrification of transportation on the grid and the role of microgrids and distributed generation in managing this impact Examples of successful projects that have deployed microgrids and distributed generation to support EV charging infrastructure The future of microgrids and distributed generation in supporting the growth of electric vehicles and other forms of electrified transportation	Remote and Off-Grid Locations Microgrids and Distributed Generation for Remote and Off-Grid Locations Examples of successful microgrid and distributed generation projects in remote and off-grid locations, including mining, agriculture, and remote communities Challenges and opportunities associated with deploying microgrids and distributed generation systems in remote and off-grid locations The role of microgrids and distributed generation systems in enabling greater access to energy in underserved areas	Disaster Resilience Lessons Learned and Best Practices Case studies of microgrids and distributed generation systems used for disaster resilience, including examples of projects that have withstood extreme weather events Best practices for designing and operating microgrids and distributed generation systems for disaster resilience The role of microgrids and distributed generation systems in improving community resilience to natural disasters

Delegates

3M
Abbott Laboratories
Amazon
Amgen Inc.
Apple
AT&T Inc.
Bank of America
Boeing
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Caterpillar
Cisco Systems
Coca-Cola
Comcast Corporation
ConocoPhillips
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
DuPont Inc.
ExxonMobil
FedEx
Ford
General Dynamics
General Electric
General Mills
General Motors
Goldman Sachs
Honeywell
Intel
IBM
Johnson & Johnson
Lockheed Martin
Lowe's Companies
Macy's
McDonald’s
Mondelez
Morgan Stanley
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Ohio State University
Pfizer
Philip Morris
Procter & Gamble
Publix Super Markets
Rite Aid
Ross Stores
Stanford Health Care
Coca-Cola
Dow Chemical
Home Depot
Kroger
PepsiCo
Procter & Gamble
Walt Disney
TJX Companies
United Parcel Service
United Technologies Corporation
UnitedHealth Group
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Walmart
7-Eleven
Aldi
Bed Bath & Beyond
Best Buy
Costco Wholesale
CVS Health
Dollar General
Dollar Tree
Kohl's Corp.
Lowe's
Macy's
Nordstrom
Publix Super Markets
Rite Aid
Ross Stores
TJX Companies
Florida International University
New York University
Ohio State University
Stanford Health Care-Stanford Hospital
University of Central Florida
Baptist Memorial Hospital
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Barnstable County
City of Boston
City of Chicago
City of Miami

Schedule & Venue

Hotel Info

Venue: Eaglewood Golf Resort & Spa

Schedule

Time	Wednesday May 22, 2024	Thursday May 23, 2024	Friday May 24, 2024
7:00am		Round-Table Networking Breakfast	Round-Table Networking Breakfast
8:00am - 10:00am		Presentation	Presentation
10:00am		Networking Coffee Break	Networking Coffee Break
11:00am		Presentations	Presentations
12:00pm		Round-Table Networking Lunch	Round-Table Networking Lunch
1:00pm		Presentations	Golf Tournament
2:00pm	Exhibitor Setup/Registration	Presentations	Golf Tournament
3:00pm	Exhibitor Setup/Registration	Networking Coffee Break	Golf Tournament
3:30pm	Exhibitor Setup/Registration	Presentations	Golf Tournament
5:00pm - 7:00pm	Networking Reception	Networking Reception & Dinner

What Our Delegates Have to Say

- Principia College
- Energy Ambassador
- “Great conference, was able to talk one on one with a lot of vendors. A lot of deep meaningful conversations”.
- Estee Lauder
- VP Global Facilities
- “The format is very well structured. The speakers are really really good. And I would recommend it to anybody in this field.”
- General Motors
- Global Energy Manager
- “What I really like about FMA Summits is the quick twenty minute presentations because you are able to cover a wide variety of topics”.

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TopicsDetailed Topics

Microgrids in the 21st Century

Successful Projects

Policy and Regulatory

Cybersecurity and Data Management

Integrating Renewable Energy

Economics

Smart Grid

Iot-Driven Grid Management Systems

Anchor Generation for Microgrids

Electrification of Transportation

Remote and Off-Grid Locations

Disaster Resilience

Delegates

Schedule & Venue

Venue: Eaglewood Golf Resort & Spa

Schedule

What Our Delegates Have to Say

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What Our Solution Providers Have to Say

General Electric Distributed Power Mike Norelli North American Sales Manager “Unlike a lot of other conferences that we’ve gone to in the past it’s not just vendor taking to vendors, it’s actually end users.”

Power Secure Jim McDonald Director of Environmental Impact “I’m big fan of FMA Summits it’s completely different from anything we’ve ever done”

Ameresco Jeffrey Metcalf Vice President Business Development “At FMA Summits you’re not one of many companies doing the same thing”

GE Solar Senior Sales Manager Solar “This event has been really great in that we have seen potential customers not once but there has been probably 4 to 5 different touch points that have been sincere and meaningul.”

MTU Onsite Energy Senior Sales Manger Gas Power Systems “Really impressed with this event because of the type of customers we have been able to interact with and the conversations we have had. Couldn’t recommend it higher”.

Josh Smith Sr. VP Business Development “The quality level of the delegates here is superior to any other exhibitions I’ve ever been to.”.

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A Look Inside our Latest Summit May 2019 Chicago

RC Cubed Sr. Director of Strategic Relations Solar “The quality level of the delegates here is superior to any other exhibitions I’ve ever been to.”

GE Solar Senior Sales Manager Solar “This event has been really great in that we have seen potential customers not once but there has been probably 4 to 5 different touch points that have been sincere and meaningul.”

All Tech Energy Partner Energy Management “Last 2 days have been great for us. With the attendees and the other exhibitors.”

RC Cubed Chief Executive Officer Solar “Confident the investment will return to us faster than some of the other similar events”.

MTU Onsite Energy Senior Sales Manger Gas Power Systems “Really impressed with this event because of the type of customers we have been able to interact with and the conversations we have had. Couldn’t recommend it higher”.

PowerSecure Chief Sales Officer, DI Microgrid “You’re not at a huge tradeshow competing against hundreds of other companies”.

LG Electronics VP Sales Lighting, HVAC, Solar, Storage “If it wasn’t for FMA Summits we’d be knocking on doors”.

QFB Energy Owner/President Oil & Energy “Direct access to high level people in one room that make decisions.”

Solar UV Solutios Partner Solar Heating Solutions “We sold the largest sale we ever made here”.

Topics

General Electric Distributed Power
Mike Norelli North American Sales Manager
“Unlike a lot of other conferences that we’ve gone to in the past it’s not just vendor taking to vendors, it’s actually end users.”

Power Secure
Jim McDonald Director of Environmental Impact
“I’m big fan of FMA Summits it’s completely different from anything we’ve ever done”

Ameresco
Jeffrey Metcalf Vice President Business Development
“At FMA Summits you’re not one of many companies doing the same thing”

GE Solar
Senior Sales Manager
Solar
“This event has been really great in that we have seen potential customers not once but there has been probably 4 to 5 different touch points that have been sincere and meaningul.”

MTU Onsite Energy
Senior Sales Manger
Gas Power Systems
“Really impressed with this event because of the type of customers we have been able to interact with and the conversations we have had. Couldn’t recommend it higher”.

Josh Smith
Sr. VP Business Development
“The quality level of the delegates here is superior to any other exhibitions I’ve ever been to.”.

RC Cubed
Sr. Director of Strategic Relations
Solar
“The quality level of the delegates here is superior to any other exhibitions I’ve ever been to.”

GE Solar
Senior Sales Manager
Solar
“This event has been really great in that we have seen potential customers not once but there has been probably 4 to 5 different touch points that have been sincere and meaningul.”

All Tech Energy
Partner
Energy Management
“Last 2 days have been great for us. With the attendees and the other exhibitors.”

RC Cubed
Chief Executive Officer
Solar
“Confident the investment will return to us faster than some of the other similar events”.

MTU Onsite Energy
Senior Sales Manger
Gas Power Systems
“Really impressed with this event because of the type of customers we have been able to interact with and the conversations we have had. Couldn’t recommend it higher”.

PowerSecure
Chief Sales Officer, DI
Microgrid
“You’re not at a huge tradeshow competing against hundreds of other companies”.

LG Electronics
VP Sales
Lighting, HVAC, Solar, Storage
“If it wasn’t for FMA Summits we’d be knocking on doors”.

QFB Energy
Owner/President
Oil & Energy
“Direct access to high level people in one room that make decisions.”

Solar UV Solutios
Partner
Solar Heating Solutions
“We sold the largest sale we ever made here”.