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Are Utility Workers Being Educated and Trained on DERs?

Sept. 4, 2018
Utilities and their front-line workers need information and training to prepare them for dealing with the onslaught of distributed energy resources

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, but utilities and their front-line workers need information and training to prepare them for dealing with the onslaught of distributed energy resources (DERs) seeking connection to their systems.

About the Author

David Shadle | Grid Optimization Editor

Dave joined the T&D World team as the editor of the Grid Optimization Center of Excellence website in January 2016.

Dave is a power industry veteran with a history of leading environmental and development organizations, championing crucial projects, managing major acquisitions and implementing change. Dave is currently a principal at Power Advance, LLC, an independent consulting firm specializing in power project development, research and analysis, due diligence and valuation support. Dave is also a contributing consultant for Transmission & Distribution World. Prior to Power Advance, Dave held business and power project development positions with The Louis Berger Group, Iberdrola Renewables, FPL Energy and General Public Utilities. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Purdue University.

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