Special Briefing - November 11, 2020

"Summer 2020: Looking Past the Peak"

IMPORTANT:
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS WILL NOW BEGIN
AT 11:30 AM STARTING THIS MONTH.




Speaker:
Dan Woodfin
Senior Director of System Operations, ERCOT

With peak summer conditions of 2020 behind us, join ERCOT’s Senior Director of System Operations Dan Woodfin for a review of ERCOT’s summer performance and outcomes. Dan will discuss the impacts of increasing renewables, shifting net-peak demand, COVID-19, unit performance and hurricanes on summer 2020 operations, as well as share observations that may impact future summer operations. 

Dan Woodfin oversees the day-to-day operation of the integrated electric power system that serves 26 million people across the state of Texas. Dan has been with ERCOT for 17 years where he has led both the System Planning and Operations groups. He previously worked for Central and Southwest Corp. and Reliant Energy, and has a BS in Electrical Engineering and a MBA from Texas A&M. 


PRICING:
GCPA Members & State Govt. Employees - $25
Non Members - $50

A link allowing you to join will be sent to you before the event.


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The board and staff of GCPA thank you for your support in helping us cover our costs and keep the lights on as we navigate through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our intent is to continue to offer reasonably priced, high-quality and impactful content that brings value to your organization. 

GCPA wants to help support our industry community during COVID-19. If your job has been impacted by COVID-19, there are a limited number of event scholarships available. Please call Penny Sullivan at 281-974-0624 for details. 
 
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GCPA is grateful for the past support of our sponsors and look forward to working with returning and new sponsors in innovative ways as we navigate through the changes wrought by COVID-19. Please consider supporting GCPA by sponsoring a future briefing!

BENEFITS:
  • Your logo with a link featured prominently on every event eBlast sent to our mailing list of 4,000+.
  • 8 complimentary registrations for the briefing - can be used by your company or gifted to your clients.
  • A dedicated 3 minute segment at the opening of the briefing for a company representative to welcome attendees and present your company's response to the challenges presented during COVID-19 (or another topic of your choice as approved by GCPA).

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Mary Armstrong at marmstrong@gulfcoastpower.org or 281-460-3054.
 
QUESTIONS?
If you encounter problems while registering, please contact Penny Sullivan at psullivan@gulfcoastpower.org

Registration Options

Online registration is now closed. Please contact Donna Foy if you are interested in late registration.

When and Where

Wednesday November 11, 2020
11:30 AM

Virtual Briefing via WebEx Platform
TX