• Are Utility Workers Being Educated and Trained on DERs?

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

    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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