Media Advisory - Toronto Hydro speaks at the Canadian Smart Grid Summit
TORONTO, June 12, 2012 /CNW/ - The Canadian Smart Grid Summit kicks off on June 12th at the Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport. The conference brings together smart grid leaders across the country - and the globe - to talk about obstacles and the solutions needed to build the next generation grid. Tackling everything from aging infrastructure to new energy sources and low customer participation, the two-day conference provides utilities, government, smart grid vendors and enthusiasts with best practices and real life case studies on smart grid. Toronto Hydro is proud to have three of our grid modernization experts on the speaking roster.
WHO: Ivano Labricciosa, Vice- President, Asset Management, Toronto Hydro
WHEN: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 4:15 p.m.
TOPIC: Labriciossa is discussing grid modernization standards and how to integrate communications and infrastructure upgrades to ensure compatibility with future developments. He will talk about how Toronto Hydro is working to ensure functionality and synchronization between different smart systems, software and devices.
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WHO: Jack Simpson, Director, Generation and Capacity Planning, Toronto Hydro
WHEN: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.
TOPIC: Simpson is participating in a panel discussion about renewable energy and how to overcome challenges in achieving efficient renewable energy integration. He will talk about how Toronto Hydro is addressing urban grid constraints and engaging residential and commercial customers to shift consumption.
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WHO: Richard Ford, Manager, Grid Solutions, Toronto Hydro
WHEN: Wednesday, June 13 at 4:30 p.m.
TOPIC: Ford is speaking about how Toronto Hydro has implemented a four-layer approach to grid modernization and where the utility is headed. He will also talk about the reliability improvements already seen with new technologies such as transformer monitoring, feeder automation, power line monitoring.
WHERE: Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport (970 Dixon Road)
Tanya Bruckmueller, Toronto Hydro-Electric System
[email protected]
W: 416-542-2621
C: 416-903-0440
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