Outlook: Uncertain future of nuclear and fossil fuel generation Challenges: Increased Demand Variable Demand Intermittency of Energy from Renewables

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3 Outlook: Uncertain future of nuclear and fossil fuel generation Challenges: Increased Demand Variable Demand Intermittency of Energy from Renewables Areas of Focus: Advanced Metering & Networks Grid Management & Control Smart Grid Economics Cyber Security Distributed Energy Production Building Automation & Controls Vehicle to Grid Systems

4 How can we build a systems-level understanding of the Smart Grid across engineering, construction and operations? How can we support informed decisions about investments in microgrid deployment? What are the critical skill gaps in the professional and skilled workforce that are inhibiting the growth of the Smart Grid? What control strategies and simulation methods support robust, resilient, and affordable microgrids?

5 Mission: Serve as an education and research resource for Smart Grid technologies, policy and business practices Objectives: Build the Smart Grid Experience Center at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia Create educational resources for professionals on critical Smart Grid topics Support Smart Grid workforce development in partnership with NECA, IBEW & NJATC Foster the integration of manufacturers and technology providers in the development of Smart Grid Solutions

6 GridSTAR Center empowers regional stakeholders to realize the potential of the Smart Grid through immersive learning and research activities to build partnerships and collaboration. Education & Workforce Development Develop fundamental Smart Grid literacy to prepare an effective workforce Collaborative Research Bring industry stakeholders together to resolve critical electric sector issues Specialized Projects Provide a unique infrastructure for technology R&D plus demonstration Certification Services Provide a full product development lifecycle within a living laboratory

7 1,200 Acre site of Mixed Use land with over 350 buildings Diverse Tenants: Tastykake Baking Company Pennsylvania State University Aker Ship Building Glaxo-Smith-Cline US Navy Urban Outfitters 10,000+ employees Current Demand: 37mW 2020 Projection: 56mW

8 How will GridSTAR advance the development of the Smart Grid? Demonstrate new technologies and systems Support Collaboration across sectors Provide a test bed for manufacturers to demonstrate solutions Evaluate SCADA systems and cyber security protocols The GridSTAR Center is a research and development arm of The Navy Yard power grid. Will Agate, Senior Vice President Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation

9 Connection to The Navy Yard s Unregulated Grid Commercial Scale Energy Storage Unit Smart Grid Demonstration Residence Smart Grid Training Center Electric Vehicle Advanced Infrastructure Building 7R Microgrid

10 Enables experimentation with new technologies Supports custom rates and tariff structures for tenants Expansion plans will enable improved service, advanced metering, and introduction of renewables.

11 125 kwh Grid Interactive Storage System Revenue Grade Metering and Controls PJM Revenue via Rapid Demand Response Frequency Regulation PPA to demonstrate economic model

12 Hyper Efficient Modular Construction Solar PV / Thermal Systems Integration 10 kwh Grid Interactive Battery for Resiliency and Demand Response Networkable for Choreography with Community Systems Solar Carport EV Charging Station

13 Solar PV Demonstration and Training Modules Solar Thermal Systems Integration Weather Station Data Collection Flat & Sloped Roof Training Surfaces Indoor/Outdoor Training Spaces

14 Level 2 Chargers (2) Level 3 DC Rapid Charger Advanced Metering Load Control Research V2G Pilot via NSF SBIR Support EVITP Educational Programs

15 The Center for Building Energy Education & Innovation 10 kw Lithium Ion and Lead Acid Storage 10 kw Solar Array DC to DC Systems Integrations BAS System Integration with Lighting and Temperature Controls Dynapower Multi-Port Inverter

16 Smart Grid Webinar Series Online Course / Workshop Series 2-Day Technical Workshops Graduate Certificate Program K-12 Outreach Engagement with Student Chapters (NECA)

17 Bi-Monthly Virtual Webinars and In-Person Seminars Focused on Critical Smart Grid Issues Recent Topics: Basic Physics & Engineering Principles of the Modern Electric Grid Electricity Flow in Grid, SCADA/Communication Standards Cyber Security and Data Privacy Smart Energy Profile 2.0 Dr. Erfan Ibrahim Strategic Innovations Director, GridSTAR Center Principal Consultant & Energy Sector Lead, Scitor Energy Academy

18 Four Part Online Course Series: Smart Grid Economics and Business Smart Grid Strategies Distributed Energy Generation Smart Grid Systems Target Audience: Engineers Builders Policy Makers Find Out More At:

19 2-Day Smart Grid Workshops Topics Include: Transmission / Distribution Energy Efficiency Energy Markets Our broad network of instructors address both Information and Operational Technology Issues with a keen focus on cyber-security, data privacy, standards, data integration and technology implementations. Christine Hertzog Smart Grid Professional Workshop Instructor Workshop Topic: Data Privacy for Utilities

20 An Online Graduate Certificate Program Including Three Courses Piloted Through GridSTAR: AE 862: Distributed Energy Management AE 868: Commercial Solar PV Systems AE 878: Solar Energy Project Development Program Options: Sustainability Mgmt & Policy Solar Energy Wind Energy Bioenergy

21 Grid Energy Storage Pilot System Deployed in The Navy Yard Education & Workforce Development Partnerships with NECA, IBEW and NJATC Net-Zero Energy Modular Home Collaboration Utility-Scale Training Hub for Unirac Microgrid Collaboration on Community Solar Energy Project

22 Commissioned first commercially developed grid-interactive battery and frequency regulation in PJM market Project Highlights: Blazed a Trail for partners to develop and deploy larger systems Generating Frequency Regulation Revenue Rapid Four Second Response Compliant

23 The GridSTAR Smart Grid Experience Center was inspired by the individuals who will design and build our future energy systems. Through this partnership the knowledge, skills and abilities of our members will increase and we will be able to meet the ever increasing demand of the electrical industry. The GridSTAR Smart Grid Experience Center serves as a window into the future of the electrical industry. Because of this work at GridSTAR we are preparing the next generation of electrical workers. Know that the IBEW, NECA and NJATC are ready to stand with you and with our training partners to make your vision a reality every day. Michael Callanan, Executive Director, NJATC

24 Via partnerships and support from over 10 corporations and 20 Pennsylvania businesses the Net-Zero Energy Modular Home has become a model of industry collaboration Project Highlights: Enabled new materials & technologies testing in preparation for market deployment LEED Platinum Demonstration Multi-Comfort Sustainable Habitat as rated by the Saint- Gobain corporation

25 Unirac, a Hilti Group Company, will have the opportunity to utilize the facility for education training and workforce development. Project Highlights: Four types of utility scale racking methods Evaluate prefabrication & preassembly techniques Time trials for crew balance Support utility scale operation and maintenance training

26 Working in partnership with Scitor Corporation to develop a secure communications, cyber security and interoperability platform Project Highlights: Phase 1 Communication: Sensor-Centric Interactivity Phase 2 Cyber Security: Cyber Security Test Bed Phase 3 Standards Interoperability: Interoperability Test Bed through Home Area Network Coordinator/Gateway

27 The GridSTAR leadership team has attracted investors for a community scale solar energy demonstration project. Project Highlights: Integration of PV + Storage Microgrid Collaboration Engages Tenants in The Navy Yard with Solar Options Garnered Partnerships with:

28 The National Energy Leadership Corps ELECTRI International Passport Program Philadelphia Solar Schools Initiative Collaboration Energy and Sustainability Capstone Semester

29 The NELC engages students and homeowners through the home energy assessment process to recommend energy efficient upgrades resulting in energy awareness and lowered utility bills. Program highlights: Student to community engagement Cultivates Servant Leadership skills Sets homeowners on a path to energy independence by increasing their energy literacy Course structured in the flipped classroom approach

30 Engaging student chapters of the National Electrical Contractors Assoc. (NECA) and corporate partners in the deployment of sustainable energy systems. Program highlights: Student to community engagement Special focus on small island communities, West Africa and Central America This program s first participants installed a 2.5kW solar photovoltaic system in Roatán, Honduras.

31 GridSTAR center will provide a unique learning environment for Youth Build Philly students and Solar States to perform training. Program highlights: Goal to install 1.5 MW of solar Engages Youth Build Philly students in solar training programs Empowers Philadelphia s commitment to a low carbon future Promotes the revitalization of STEM curriculum in Philadelphia schools

32 David Riley, Principle Investigator and Director Erfan Ibrahim, Strategic Innovations Director Sarah Burlew, Industry Advisory Board Chair Will Agate, Senior Vice President of PIDC Parhum Delgoshaei, Education Program Coordinator Colleen Lynch, Public Relations Intern Zoha Memari, Renewable Energy Program Coordinator Elizabeth Resenic, Communications Coordinator

33 Penn State Collaborators Department of Architectural Engineering College of Engineering Penn State Outreach Sustainability Institute Development Leaders US Department of Energy PA- Commonwealth Finance Authority Pennsylvania State University Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp. (PIDC) ELECTRI International Ben Franklin Development Partners National Science Foundation Development Partners CertainTeed Corporation Eaton Corporation East Penn Manufacturing Dynapower Company Chevrolet Home Edison IBEW Local 98 Isofoton North America Lutron Electronics Megcomm Films National Electrical Contracting Association (NECA) Nat l Joint Apprenticeship Training Centers (NJATC) Nissan Pacific Data and Electric Penn-Del-Jersey NECA Princeton Power, Inc Sequentric Energy Systems Scitor Corporation Simplex Homes Solar-Grid-Storage Steibel Eltron Unirac U-Go Stations, Inc United Management Consultants Builders Solar Strategies (lead) Commercial Line Services Cooper Lighting Solutions Crown Roofing Burns Del Motorized Solutions Energy Systems and Installations HB Frazer KS Engineering Sunverge Inc. Team Clean QSI Sustainable Site Partners & Suppliers All Season s Landscaping Aquarius Supply / Splash Marketing Cedar Run Landscapes Close the Loop, Inc. Davey Tree EP Henry Ernst Conservation Seeds Feeney s Nursery Frey Brothers / Twin Oaks Mulch Gateway Garden Center North Creek Nurseries Octoraro Native Plant Nursery Organic Mechanic Permaloc TenCate Geosynthetics Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Assoc. (PLNA) Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Temple University Sustainable Business Network of Philadelphia Sustainable Site Initiative / LEED Irrigation Association Philadelphia Water Department Regional Grid Operators and Utilities PJM PECO DTE Viridity Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) (being operated by DTE)