Energy & MicroGrids Workshop

June 3, 2015, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Doolittle Institute near Uptown Station
73 Eglin Parkway Northeast Suite 112
Ft Walton Beach, FL 32548

The agenda for the Energy & MicroGrids Workshop is now available. This informative workshop is hosted by the Gulf Coast Energy Network, Eglin Air Force Base, and the Doolittle Institute. Seating is limited and this workshop will sell out. Sign up today!

Energy & MicroGrids Workshop Agenda  

  • 8:00-9:00: Registration / Networking
  • 9:00-9:30: Opening Remarks
     Mr. Dave Robau, Gulf Coast Energy Network
     Dr. Steve Butler, Doolittle Institute
  • 9:30-10:15: Micro-Grid and Energy Storage
     Mr. Edward Buck, Eaton Corporate Research & Technology
  • 10:15-10:30: Break / Networking
  • 10:30-11:30: Energy Challenges for the Department of Defense
    Mr. Tarone Watley, U.S. Air Force, AFCEC & Army Representative (Invited)  
  • 11:30-1:00: Lunch / Networking
  • 1:00-1:30: Successful Partnership Initiatives 
     Mr. Sid Saunders, Pendulum Services
  • 1:30-2:30: Energy Surety and Critical Infrastructure
     Mr. Jim Plourde, Schneider-Electric
     Mr. Billy Sasser, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • 2:30-2:45: Break / Networking
  • 2:45-3:30: Issues and Opportunities at Eglin Air Force Base
    Mr. Jack Kiger, U.S. Air Force, Eglin Air Force Base
  • 3:30-4:00: Public-Private Partnership (P3) and Financing Models
     Mr. Peter Flynn, Bostonia Partners, LLC
  • 4:00-4:45: Afternoon Panel: University Research and Technology Transfer
     Mr. Bob Ready, University of Central Florida/Florida Solar Energy Center
  • 4:45-5:00: Closing Remarks
     Mr. Dave Robau, Gulf Coast Energy Network

Visit the Fort Walton Beach Vacation hotel guide for accommodation recommendations. Thank you to our sponsor Schneider Electric!

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