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OUR MISSIONThe mission of the Smart Energy Society is to drive the Smart Energy Economy
and job growth in Georgia. We will realize this mission through the following
six points of vision:
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We will expand our circle of influence through Membership additions to TAG and the
Smart Energy Society -
We will remain focused on enabling Technologies by embracing innovation companies
and organizations focused on Smart Energy -
We will support relevant Sponsors to enhance and lead in our journey
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We will maintain consistent Communications to create awareness and inspiration
around our mission -
We will form strategic Collaborations to add value through adding clusters, publications
and technical briefings on Smart Energy technologies -
We will Educate our audience and community on ways Smart Energy will significantly
impact Jobs and Economic Growth in and through GA.
The TAG Smart Grid society will hold meetings every other month discussing their mission, with key speakers, presentations, and panelists. Please continue to check this page for updates.
2012 Meeting Schedule
February 15, 2012 - Cybersecurity Panel
Hosted by:
April 10, 2012 - TBD
June 12, 2012 - TBD
August 14, 2012 - TBD
October 9, 2012 - Clean Tech Energy Summit
Decemeber 4, 2012 - Smart Energy Awards Ceremony
Previous meetings and topics:
February 8, 2011 - "Testing Your Grid IQ"
April 8, 2011 - "Challenges of the Smart Grid - The Utility Perspective"
June 7, 2011 - "Smart Grid: Empowering People"
August 30, 2011 - "Smart Grid: A 360 Degree View of Battery Storage"
October 28, 2011 - "Clean Cities Joint Event"
December 6, 2011 - "Smart Grid Awards Ceremony"
WHAT IS SMART ENERGY?
The term “Smart Energy” refers to a modernization of the nation's electricity, water, and natural gas energy systems to monitor, protect, and automatically optimize the operation of interconnected elements. Smart Energy encompasses the optimization of central and distributed energy generation, renewable energy sources, energy storage, the energy transmission network, distribution systems, industrial users, building automation systems, energy storage installations, end-use consumers and their personal and household devices. Smart Energy is characterized by a two-way flow of information to create an automated, widely distributed energy delivery network. It incorporates the benefits of distributed computing and communications to deliver real-time information and enable the near instantaneous balance of energy supply and demand at the device level.
WHY SMART ENERGY?
Smart Energy programs will modernize utility technology and evolve the electricity, water, and natural gas delivery business models, which served the USA well through the 20th Century, to meet new 21st Century challenges. Like an energy internet, Smart Energy will support economic growth and market-driven improvements in the utility market just as technology and new business models revolutionized the telecommunications marketplace in the 1980s and 1990s. The US Federal Government and many State governments support Smart Energy programs (e.g., the Energy
Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), Title XIII – Smart Grid, Sec. 1301-1308). Smart Energy technology enables consumers to manage their energy use better and helps utilities better manage the assets that produce and deliver electricity, water, and natural gas. Smart Energy will result in cleaner, more e cient and more reliabile electricity, natural gas, and water for consumers.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
• Increased power reliability and enhanced power quality.
• Improved physical and cyber-security of electric supply.
• Increased energy efficiency.
• Reduced green house gas emissions.
• Expanded consumer options.
• Reduced utility operational costs over time.
- Become a member of TAG and join the Smart Energy Society.
- If you are already a member of TAG, opt in to join the Smart Energy Society in your on-line profile.
- Become a sponsor of the TAG Smart Energy Society and enjoy the benefits of positive branding exposure through our program efforts and meetings.
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For more Information about the TAG Smart Energy Society, CLICK HERE!
TAG Smart Energy Board Members
- Bob Miller, Society Board Chairman, IBM
- Ron A. Steiger Society Board Vice Chairman, GE
- Tim Becker, Probity Business Group
- Ken Caird, GE
- Anthony Coker, Suniva
- J. David Dunagan, Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority
- Patty Durand, The Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative
- Rusty Fish, GE
- Todd Gurela, Cisco
- Kristin Kelly, GE
- James Marlow, Radiance Solar
- Don McDonnell, The McDonnell Group
- Wes McDowell, Southern Company
- Alex Perwich, Logos Energy
- Jeff Pratt, Oglethorpe Power
- Vincent Pusateri, GS Battery (U.S.A.) Inc.
- Jack Shaw, Breakthrough Business Technologies
- Ed Smith, Greentech Enterprises
- Brendan Thompson, CTS
Richie Johnson, TAG, Liaison
TAG Smart Energy Society Would Like to Thank Its Gold Sponsors...
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Its Silver Sponsors...
And Its Bronze Sponsors...
Interested in Sponsoring the TAG Smart Grid Society?
Contact Richie Johnson
Meeting Materials and Presentations
Event Date |
Presentation |
| June 7, 2011 - Empowering People | "How Consumers See Value" - Patty Durand |
| August 30, 2011 - 360 Degree View of Battery Storage |
