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SECC’s Founding Board Member John McDonald, Smart Grid Business Development Leader at GE Grid Solutions, will open with a discussion of the next steps in customer engagement with smart energy consumers.
Find out what projects SECC’s committees have been working on this year. This session will provide an overview of two of SECC’s committees: Research and Education & Outreach. A fireside chat with our committee chairs will guide you through some surprising consumer findings and unique ways for consumer engagement in SECC’s work this year.
Nicole will share information on Georgia Power’s customer-centric focus as it applies to sustainability, improving the customer experience, and fostering inclusive prosperity. We’ll also hear about the company’s smart energy, EV and renewables programs ― and how these initiatives support the state's community growth and Georgia Power’s social justice efforts.
The energy industry has been talking about the possibilities and potential for what we can do with access to energy usage data for years but the recent spike in smart home devices just may be what we need to get consumers excited and engaged. Most consumers do not have meaningful access to their data and do not experience the benefits of that data, but with meter-based app stores that support a range of innovative offerings, we could bring tremendous new benefits to consumers. SECC’s recent study of the Smart Home and Energy Data takes a deep dive into consumer interest and perceived benefits of smart home devices and the future of the connected home. Join this panel discussion on how to best engage consumers with these technologies and move them along the journey to a more active role energy management.
Form new connections within SECC’s diverse group of members.
Let your voice be heard and influence the work that SECC will deliver in 2022. This breakout session will provide attendees the opportunity to discuss the ways to collectively understand consumers, grow consumer knowledge around smart energy initiatives and expand SECC’s stakeholder engagement efforts.
→ Improve our understanding of consumers — Research
→ Strengthen awareness and understanding — Education & Outreach
The current SECC Board of Directors is introduced, and board candidates share the reasons why they are well positioned to serve in the organization’s leadership; attendees cast their votes, and the elected are formally instated.
In this age of extreme weather and unprecedented wildfires, consumers and utilities — in fact, everybody — wants a more resilient power system. But is there a single solution that enhances resilience and decarbonizes and increases electricity affordability? There are actually six ways to do this. Learn how consumers and utilities can benefit from all six of these “super solutions” in this seven-minute video. Produced and presented by platinum sponsor Hoffman Power Consulting.
Homeownership last peaked in 2004 and trended downwards since. At the end of 2020, data showed more than a third of households rent, and over 70 percent of small and medium organizations also lease their place of business. Unlike owners, renters frequently lack authority or control to make energy-related upgrades or other investments to their homes or business, and they may be less inclined to pay attention to their energy use or engage with their energy providers. This trend presents challenges and opportunities for utilities and electricity service providers. SECC’s recent research on Understanding the Needs and Wants of Renters will help shed light on the preferences and values of residential and small-to-medium business renters as well as the opportunities landlords have to get involved. This panel will also discuss innovative programs and communications designed to target the renter population.
Each year, we honor a few select members that stand out in their achievements with SECC.
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Renewable energy goals are getting closer and closer on the horizon and the industry is working rapidly to develop solutions that will help meet our aspirational objectives. As our carbon generation fleet shrinks, the control over when generation resources are available lessens. This presents a difficult challenge in maintaining affordable and reliable energy for all. Mandates to address climate change will affect all consumers but particularly those in lower-income and vulnerable demographics. How do we adapt our offerings and programs to protect these customers from the associated risks? Join us for a discussion on programs and policies that will be necessary to protect at-risk consumers as we move towards a clean energy future.
We’ve talked about the strategic possibilities, and now it’s time to align on specific actions for the coming year. This session will help committees to set their agendas for 2022 in a fun, interactive setting.
→ Improve our understanding of consumers — Research
→ Strengthen awareness and understanding — Education & Outreach
Tim will share information on how Cobb EMC is being an innovative leader among cooperatives in sustainability with 2030 renewable energy and carbon reduction goals, campus solar + battery and microgrid projects along with programs which support electric vehicle adoption. Tim will also discuss how Cobb EMC works hard to be an energy advisor to all our members when it comes to DER technologies and energy efficiency.
Form new connections within SECC’s diverse group of members.
